Jang Keun Suk in Singapore: JKS Autograph Signing Event

Jang Keun Suk Autograph Signing Event

April 23, 2010
Garden Plaza, IMM Mall

We arrived at IMM Mall around 3pm. There were already a lot of Eels queuing and waiting for the Fan Signing. I am so happy since the venue is an open space so we will get to see the whole action. We met Clara, a fellow Filipino Eel, there. She was already sitting in front, around 4-5 rows behind the front row of the non-VIP section.

While waiting for the event to start, there were Jang Keun Suk FM merchandise sold in the entrance of Garden Plaza. Of course, we bought JKS stuffs as possibly we can (without being impulsive). I bought a JKS Cheering Set (inclusive of cheering towel, 3 button pins, and light stick), Photo Cards, and a Janggeo Paper Bag, worth SGD 55 for all items. Ate bought a unique flash drive (which we don't know how to use until now!) with JKS printed on it worth SGD 70.

Jang Keun Suk Singapore Fan Meet Merchandise

Anyhoo, before we bought all these, we happen to see a sophisticated woman roaming around the JKS merchandise table. And I remembered her as.... Jang Keun Suk's omoni!!! Thanks to Soompi where I saw a picture of her. I really don't know what to do when I saw her. I would like to have a picture with her but I don't have the courage to just barge in and invade her privacy. I was thinking that the fans might crowd her when they realize its JKS' mom. Until I realized, heck, I went this far from Philippines and this is only a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a picture with JKS' mom (at least his mom) so I have to go and ask! But... she already left for the escalator. *sigh* Our paths crossed twice and for those two brief moments she was always smiling and really looks very nice.

Let's go on with the Fan Signing event. It was already several minutes past 5pm and JKS isn't coming out yet. Worst of all, heavy rain poured breaking the lines!  Hmmmp. The venue was covered but not entirely, so those fans outside the roof are crampping us, those inside the shed. My view should have been nice but thanks to the rain! >.< Weren't able to get good pictures tuloy. O_o

At last around 5:30-5:45pm, I think, JKS arrived and the crowd went wild (including us)! OMG! He's really so handsome! Complexion is really white and his skin looks so smooth and soft. He has some gestures which are really girly but my Ate said, it's kinda normal to Korean guys. I second the motion. But that makes him look more classy and cute! ♥ ♥ ♥ Anyway, there was a small interview done, then he went on to the Fan Sign. He was trying his best to speak in English, thankfully. Apparently, it was kind of hard for me to understand because of the loud rain and the cheering of fans plus the diction. I captured some good parts, though. Haha! Such as, "Kiss my ass!" Haha.. He said that jokingly to the gay-ish host that said something pervert. There were only 100 fans who got the VIP tickets and were allowed to have an authograph of JKS, the lucky, lucky, lucky people! The whole event lasted for about an hour or so with subdued rain showers.

Dwaejigogi Kimchijjigae at Seoul, Seoul Restaurant

I was craving for Korean food and so I ate at Seoul, Seoul in Alabang with a friend last week. We ordered Ojinguh Bokkeum or Stir-fried Squid and Dwaejigogi Kimchijjigae or Pork and Kimchi Stew. Ojinguh Bokkeum is 90% present whenever I am eating at a Korean restaurant and I say that Seoul, Seoul's version is not the best but passable enough. For the Kimchijjigae, it's my second time to eat this dish and I somewhat like this one better since the Kimchi is not dominating the taste but there is still room for improvement for it to be tastier. The price in Seoul, Seoul is a bit expensive compared to the restaurants in BF Homes, Parañaque and the taste is not even better as well.

Restaurant Review

Seoul, Seoul Korean Restaurant

Casa Susana, ATC, Alabang-Zapote Road

Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

Philippines

Food:  ♨♨

Price: ♨♨
Service: ♨♨♨♨ 

*Five plates being the highest.

 

Dwaejigogi Kimchijjigae from www.seoulselection.com

Kimchijjigae tastes like Sinigang (Filipino sour soup), at least for me -- Sinigang with a twist. So I guess, that's why I like it. The sourness and spiciness blend very well and the taste is just right. Although, my Korean sonsaengnim said that most of his Filipino friends do not like this. Well, I am not one of them. 

So, now I am craving for kimchijjigae. I stumbled upon a recipe of it in My Korean Kitchen so I will try this out as soon as payday comes. Haha!

tvN Korean Channel

With the penetration of Hallyu Wave, especially the Korean entertainment, all over the world, Fox International Channel has come up with a channel that will bring us closer to our kStars, kPop, and kDrama. A channel exclusive in showing full blast Korean entertainment -- tvN.

I first heard about this on Channel V since early 2010. They kept on showing teasers for this new channel and the idea of a channel dedicated to Hallyu wave is just irresistible! Just last week I found that our cable provider, Destiny Cable, is carrying tvN on Channel 40. Yahoooo! Lovin' it! :) Aside from Arirang, I have a new Korean Channel to watch with English subtitles! Although, for now, the dramas being aired in tvN is not super updated. But, at least in terms of music, the new releases are being played. There's also a music show called tvN Music Show Newton which is similar to Music Bank and Music Core. :)

Goodbye, Momo.

It's been a long time since I owned a pet, again. More than a decade, if I remember it right. So Momoruru, or Momo for short, is such a dear pet dog to me. I got him from Dai after I graduated college and Momo is my dog ever since I started working. My pet for almost three years.

Momo

Momo when he was less than 1 year old.

Momo is not a pure bred dog. He's just a mixture of "askal" and some unknown bred dog. But his stature and built is big and macho so he doesn't look like any typical askal.

Since I am already earning my own money, I used to buy him Alpo dog food every payday. I also bought him dog bones and dog collars and even gave him part of my own childhood towel embroidered with my name to use. He can come inside our house at his own freewill. Sleep inside the house, go inside our rooms, even sleep in the sofa! Momo is the only dog who got this treatment and endearment from the family.

It has been about five days of sickness then he died. He really lost a lot of weight during those five days. He used to be botchog fat before that sickness. We thought he will recover after drinking Domoxicillin since he showed little signs of improvement. He was already wagging his tail and eating little by little although the heavy panting and lethargy are still there. We weren't able to have a Vet looked at him since my parents have no time and I have work. I just really thought back then that he will still recover from the illness (just like before). But then I thought wrong, on his last night, I saw the phlegm coming out from his nose -- thick densed phlegm. I got scared that moment and I asked Mama to REALLY bring him to the Vet the next day. But it was Momo's last night. Momo was found lying and hard in our garage at dawn.

I did not cry when I heard the breaking news (Papa only told me when I was about to go to the office). Crying is really not innate in me when hearing the news for the first time. Maybe it didn't just sink in to me. But it was HEARTBREAKING. The mere thought of going home without Momo is really depressing.

I will miss you Momo. I will miss patting your head. I will miss scolding you whenever you get jumpy and running like a cheetah inside the house. I will miss you peeping at the gate when you hear the broom of the trike when I arrive. I will miss you hunting for the mouse. I will miss you sitting by my side waiting for a bone or food. I will miss you barking and going up just to ask us to open the door for you because you want to get out. I will miss the elegance on how you sit and relax. And I will miss everything about you Momo.

Now, the incident really just sank to me now and the tears already shed. Momo will forever be in my heart. I love you Momo!

Buying HKD for your HongKong Vacation

The downside of Filipinos when it comes to travelling is that Philippine Peso is very weak compared to other countries currencies. For Hongkong, 1 HKD = 6.3 PhP on the average. But as I write this blog, PhP is getting stronger where 1 HKD = 5.8 PhP. Not much difference, but with ForEx, this 0.5 difference is something already.

Anyway, some Filipinos usually take the hassle of buying USD rather than HKD when going to Hongkong. Then, they will buy HKD in Hongkong using their USD. Cross-rates. Hmmmm. Really not appealing to me, if HKD is the subject. Moreover, there is an insignificant difference on PhP to USD to HKD and PhP to HKD.

HKD is readily available in Banks (HSBC, BPI, and BDO) and money changers here in the Philippines. So, engaging to cross-rates would really just be a hassle on your vacation. Instead of roaming around and getting on with your itinerary, you'll be looking for money changers, eh? You wouldn't even know if the money changer has good rates or not. So, why take the inconvenience?

So, here are my proven and tested suggestions when buying your HKD.

1. MB Aguirre (recommended by BPI) - It has better rates than the banks by a few cents. It has several branches over the metro. The one I have tried is their South Center Branch, Alabang. Call them up first before going to there to ensure there is HKD reserved for you.

MB Aguirre
Contact No: 8094251 and 8504617

2. HSBC Savings Bank / BPI / BDO - The problem with HSBC is you have to have an account with them in order to buy HKD with them. As for BPI and BDO, I believe they sell HKD to non-account holders. Although, for all banks, you have to reserve first at least 3 days prior.

3. If you really cannot buy HKD in Philippines, you can bring your PHP in Hongkong and buy your HKD at Frank's in World Wide House, Central. They really have good rates there, even better rates when you buy HKD in Philippines. You can just buy a minimal amount of HKD at the Hongkong Airport for your transpo costs. If you are in Tsim Sha Tsui Area, Wing Hoi Money Changer are mostly recommended by the Filipino Hongkong Enthusiasts but I think you need USD to buy your HKD here.



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Always remember DO NOT BUY HKD WITH ALL YOUR MONEY AT THE AIRPORT. Just buy enough until you can have your money changed at decent money changers. Airport Rates are rip-offs!

Note: Don't be baffled when you see your HKD. They really do not have uniformity with their bills and coins. The design of the paper bills depends on the issuer of the money, i.e., HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, etc.

Planning Your Hongkong Vacation

from http://www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/china/hongkong/

It ain't no easy feat to plan your vacay, especially when you are considering the likes and dislikes of your travel buddies. Hongkong is a city bustling with night life, good food, tourist spots, and shopping. And putting it all together in your constraint trip is the challenge.

Anyhoo, I have been lucky enough to travel outside the Philippines for four times already since I started working. And this November, I will be availing of our Company perk for a trip for two to HongKong. Yahooooooo! And this will be my second time there but with different companions this time.

First things first.

1. Budget. Moolah, moolah, and moolah. Set your budget. Decide for how long your vacation will be given the budget you have and how long you can leave your work. Here are the basic things you need to account for:

• Air Fare Ticket
• Travel Tax (PhP 1,620) + Terminal Fee (PhP 750)
• Accomodation for __ Days
• Food for __ Days
• Transportation for __ Days
• Entrance Fee on spots you want to go
• Shopping and Pasalubong Money

2. Book your plane tickets! If you are not constrained with a budget, booking your tickets anytime wouldn't be a problem. But since I am following a budget, checking airline promos everyday is a must. Being a fan on Facebook and a follower in Twitter of Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are the best way to know of their promos. The downside, on the other hand, of availing the promo fares is that the travel period is months ahead so there is a risk that something may occur on your flight sched. I booked my Roundtrip ticket to HK for PhP 4,200 on promo. Not bad, right? The earlier you book, the cheaper the tickets you can get.

3. Reserve your Accommodation. It's best to look for an accommodation in a central location, i.e., transport and tourist places accessible. For me, it would be Tsim Sha Tsui in Hongkong. Next, choose whether you want to stay in a Hotel or Hostel, then again, your budget comes. In my opinion, Hostel will do (especially I am on budget) since you are mostly out and will just be there to sleep. So a decent and clean sleeping bed and private bathroom are  more than enough for me. Hence, I booked to Golden Crown Hostel where I got the room for HKD 350 a night!

4. Itinerary. Hmmm the hard part especially if you are not only considering what you like but also the others' and if you're with Senior Citizens who are not into too much walking and need rest time. I'll be travelling in a pack of 7 and with seniors. A-huh. Good thing, I have the liberty to choose where to go since I am in charge with the Iti and they don't know much about HK so they can't comment much. Haha! But of course, I took into consideration where they want to go and all.

My vacation will be on November and our Iti is 95% done already. Haha! Excited much? It was hard at first to organize this trip where you want to cramp so many places in a few days. But you just have to set your priorities and where you really want to go and all will be well.

Here are some helpful links to plan your Hongkong Trip:

1. Pinoy Exchange Forum for HK Dummies - super helpful site especially Page 1. Everything you need to know is there already. You can also ask other forummers if you have further questions about HK. Kudos to those who made this thread!

2. Official Hongkong Tourism Site

3. MTR Fare and Journey Planner - You can play on this so you'll know the exact transportation costs and travel time you will incur during the course of your travel.

4. Google Map and Street View - I just discovered the Street View recently, and this is the best thing ever! You can actually see the streets of Hongkong at 360 degrees view! Just drag the Human in the zoom panel to the street you want to view and voila. In the map, you can also calculate the distance and how much time you need to walk or to drive from point A to point B. Fabulous, isn't?

The Boyfriend Series: Boyfriend Blazers

The fashion scene is really getting androgynous these days. After the popular Boyfriend Polos, come Boyfriend Blazers! It's really nice how you can turn your man's closet to your own! Haha! But hey, these BF Blazers are really stylish and a chic accent to your ensemble.

Liv Tyler in a Burberry BF Blazer
www.instyle.com

 

www.shopstyle.com

Vince Ponte Boyfriend Blazer in Navy
www.singer22.com

Happy Birthday Jang Keun Suk!

생일 축하합니다 , 장근석 !


It's August 4, and it's the day Jang Keun Suk was born. 
 
" Thank you for being born." 
                      -Go Mi Nam 

Saeng-il chukha-hamnida Jang Keun Suk! 

I am hoping to see you again someday, my precious star!

Annyeong! Let's Learn Korean Part 2

I blogged about shortlisting two institutions offering Korean Classes last time. Apparently, I found another school to attend to since my schedule did not synced with those two schools.

Anyhoo, if everything goes well with my soon-to-be classmates, I'd be starting my Korean classes this August 7, at KLC (Korean Language Culture) Traning Center. Yay! Finally, starting to accomplish one of my goals. Aja aja! Fighting ~

KLC Traning Center, according to my research, is also recognized for teaching Korean. I am not sure but I think KLC is the one handling the Korean course in UP Diliman or at least they are related to UP-D somehow.  One of their instructors is a UP-D professor pala. Tuition fee is also very cheap considering the number of class hours relative to the other schools I considered before.

Fee: PhP 7,000
Schedule: starting August 7, 2010. every Saturday and Sunday at 8am - 1pm
Course Inclusions:

• 70 Hours session
• Textbook
• Audio CD
• Certificate of Completion

KLC (Korean Language Culture) Traning Center
Unit 904, Parc House II, 21 EDSA Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City
882-1602

Note: Here's a helpful site for those who want to learn the language: http://hanguladay.wordpress.com/

Singapore Food Trip

Amongst other Asian countries, I would say that Singapore Cuisine has the most diverse taste since its country has three major races, the Chinese, Malays, and Indians. So, I would say Singapore cuisine is a gastronomic fusion.

During the course of my trip, I was able to sample the "must-eats" in Singapore at the famous food centers.

Maxwell Food Center (near Chinatown)

• Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice - I particularly went to Maxwell Food Center just to taste the ever-famous Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice which was featured by Anthony Bourdain in his No Reservations show. I queued for about 30 minutes and the fact that the queue is that long, I know the place is really a must. The dish looks very simple with the chicken looking bland and all but the taste is just so right and sumptuous especially when you mix it with the condiments and the rice. The price of only SGD 2.5-3.0 is also a plus!

Note: Tian Tian opens at around 11:00am but Maxwell is already open by 8:00am

• Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang - Nasi Lemak is a Malay dish meaning rice cooked in coconut milk. Along with the rice, it is served with fried dilis, sambal, and a viand of your choice. For my breakfast, I chose the uber hot Beef Rendang. The combination of crunchy dilis to rice and rendang is a nice touch to your every bite.

Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang

• Fishball Noodle - We were a bit early at Maxwell and Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice isn't open yet (we were told to be back by 11am). So I scoured Maxwell for my breakfast and found this. Typical noodles with oyster sauce or soy sauce as the base. The fishballs are good, though.

• Drinks (Fresh Sugar Cane Juice and Grass Jelly Juice) - I love Singapore juices! They are so fresh, squeezed right in front you (at least for the fruit and sugar cane). It was my first time to drink fresh Sugar Cane juice. Sugar canes went to the presser or whatever you call that, and voila, fresh juice served for SGD 1.50. Grass Jelly Juice, on the other hand, is just another name of Gulaman for us, Filipinos. I love Pinoy gulaman and so as this one!

Grass Jelly Juice

Makansutra Gluttons Bay
behind the Esplanade Mall
opens at 6pm until 3am

Makansutra is a touristy place and so are the prices of the food. Prices are about SGD 1-2 higher than hawker centers. But I just have to be here. Never mind the price. The night was packed with both tourists and locals and it was hard to find a table. Anyways, we ordered Hokkien Mie and Seafood Rice for our dinner.

Hokkien Mie

Seafood Rice

Bedok Hawker Center and other Mall Food Courts

• Laksa - Malay noodle soup with coconut milk. Not really my kind of taste, or perhaps, its just this particular stall. Hmmm, I just realized that Malays love coconut milk, don't they?

• Char Siew Rice - Barbequed pork with rice. Simple yet bursting with flavor in every bite for only SGD 2.

• Ice Kachang - Ice shaved dessert similar to Halo-Halo. It has red monggo, sweet corn, jelly, and other ingredients I don't know. But this tastes like almond jelly. Good eat at SGD 1.5.

• Char Kway Teow - Stir fried noodle dish. I was really excited to eat this, looking so yummy, but the cockles burst my bubble! Set aside the cockles, this is good, though.

What I had was just a sampler. I am yet to taste the other Singapore must eats in the future, so I'll definitely be back, Singapore! Chilli Crabs, you're next!

'Till my next Culinary Adventure! :)

Singapore, Second Time Around. (Day 2 of 4)

Day 2: April 23, 2010

Itinerary

• Bedok
• Fragrance Hotel Balestier 
• IMM Jurong East (JKS Fan Signing)

Our day started with Arlyn's set homemade breakfast for us. We weren't able to bid goodbyes to their Dad, Ryan (their other brother), and Camille (Arlyn's BFF) since they have gone to work already when we woke up. By the way, their unit is quite big and is at the top most floor, so nice view! The unit, though, is at SGD 1,700 per month (almost PhP 60k)! Whew! Arlyn said this is the cheapest O_o

Some photo ops before we leave their unit. They sent us off at Jurong MTR Station.

Inside Bernabe's Flat with Ariel.

Ariel and Arlyn

We went to the other end of Singapore, Bedok, to meet Ico and Jen (Ico's fiancé) to get our Fan Meet Tickets and poster! Yay! :) They treated us in a Hawker Center. Finally, I get to eat here. This was my major frustration last time when the Hawker Centers are close due to Chinese New Year. I want to eat the authentic Singapore food, the common Singaporeans do, and that is, in Hawker Centers. Food here is a lot cheaper as well, meals start at SGD 2.00.

Anyway, I had Laksa, a Malay noodle soup with coconut milk. Not much my type though.

Laksa

Ate had Char Siew Rice. I should've ordered this instead. It was yuuummmmmmy!

Char Siew Rice, SGD 2.

Ico and Jen had Fried Prawn Hokkien Mie. Two thumbs up as well!

For dessert, I bought Ice Kachang for SGD 1.50. It's like the SG version of Halo-Halo but with different ingredients. It has corn and tastes like almond jelly? Basta masarap din siya. :)

Ice Kachang

After eating, we went to Ico and Jen's flat, from HDB as well. This HDB condominium, however, is newer compared to Jurong, hence, the interiors are more updated and contemporary.

Ico and Jen's Kitchen.

We checked in first in our hotel, Fragrance Hotel Balestier, we got the room on sale for SGD 75 per day. The room and bathroom were actually small but it was clean and decent enough. They even have LCD for the TV. Plus, the receptionists are Filipinos. :)

We travelled back again to Jurong for the Fan Signing Event of Jang Keun Suk. This event is actually for the VIP ticket holders (They are the only ones allowed to have his signature!). Thank God, this is held in an open-space venue so we were still able to see him. Will blog this event in detail in a separate post. :)

After the event, we roamed around IMM mall to do some shopping. Apparently, we found nothing. Cotton On sale was tempting though, but nothing fits me. We ate dinner at the mall's Food Court and went back to Fragrance Hotel to rest and prepare for the long queue the next day.

Singapore, Second Time Around.

This trip was conjured in a snap. Never have I thought I'd be going back to Singapore after a year, moreover, all because of Jang Geun Suk. ♥ Not much of sight-seeing for this trip, just JGS and the food :)

Day 1: April 22, 2010
MNL - SIN via Cebu Pacific (5J803)
ETD: 2050H
ETA: 2355H

Surprisingly, we'll be riding the plane with Ariel on our way to Singapore. Takot ang bata lumipad mag-isa, kaya ayan, sumabay talaga sa amin. Haha! Anyway, we met him up at NAIA Terminal 3 at around 5:30pm. We landed in Singapore Budget Terminal 5-10 minutes earlier than our ETA.

Since we arrived this late, we would be wasting money if we will check-in a hotel. So we spent the night in Ariel's family HDB unit in Jurong West. We took a cab going here since MTR nor buses are no longer servicing this late. The fare from Changi to Jurong West was SGD 41 including the surcharges.

Arlyn met us and then we had our midnight dinner. We also met their Dad. It was really late already and Ate and I are both very shy to barge in to their house at this hour. Moreover, sleep there for the night. They were sooooo accomodating and hospitable.

After eating midnight snack (na kanin), we all called it night. Bangenge na nga si Arlyn, kakaantay sa amin. Hehe.

Side note: During my first time in SG, as far as I can remember, the taxis I saw and rode were 99% new models. Apparently, for this trip, all the taxis I rode were rather, hmmmm, old.

Taxi Station in Singapore Budget Terminal. Old and New car models.

Jang Geun Suk Singapore Fan Meet

Jang Geun Suk Singapore Fan Meet
April 24, 2010
Rock Auditorium
 
Wow! I really can't believe that we're actually going to Singapore to attend the Fan Meeting. Never in my life that I went this far in fangirling. JGS really has a special place in my heart as he is sooooooooooo adorable. I wasn't really planning to go to the SG FM, I was just dreaming then. But when I saw his FM in Taiwan and saw how he appreciated and valued his fans there, I said to myself, "I have to be in the SG FM!" I really cannot wait his Philippines FM any longer since I am not sure if he's really including Philippines in his Asian Tour.

Now, the dilemma. There was no announcement yet from the producers about the online ticketing for overseas fans. So, how am I suppose to obtain that ticket?! Thank God, Ate has friends working in SG, and really asked her to ask her friends to queue up for us. Thank God Ico (Ate's friend) was so good to be bothered by us. And come March 13, 2010, the ticket launching, Ico was able to buy us the free seating tickets (SGD 168). Wohhooooo! I'll be seeing Jang Geun Suk in more than a month from now! Whoooooowww! Can't wait!

P.S. There was an online ticketing by the way which they announced less than a week before the Ticket Launch. Though I'd rather pursue Ico queueing there since it's safer than waiting for DatzEntertainment's confirmation (They rarely reply so I was afraid my booking will not be acknowledged at all).

GuenSukPH First Pinoy EELS Gathering

Weeeeee... It was my first time to attend such gatherings (Back in my F4 days, we only attend their concerts). It was nice to be with my fellow Jang Geun Suk fans despite my Ate and I's shyness. Haha! Hopefully, in the next meeting we'll be able to participate in the games prepared and really show how we love JGS.

GuenSukPH First Pinoy EELS Gathering
http://geunsukph.com
February 27, 2010
Joo Sarang Noraebang
Don Pedro St., Makati City (aka Korean Town)

I. Presentation of GeunSukPH Staff
II. Fun Games (Drawing Game, JGS Trivia Quiz, Hep Hep Hooray, Survey Monkey, Pinoy Henyo)
*Price for Pinoy Henyo was FT Island Showtime Passes
III. Roll Call on kPop fandoms
IV. Picture Taking

Prizes we brought home: DVD copies of Baby and Me and The Case of Itaewon Murder. Since Bryan (Admin of GeunSukPH) is trying to give out all the prizes and Ate and I were really not joining in the games (we're that shy), he just gave out these DVDs for nothing. Hehe. Thanks Bryan! :)

Here's our ticket for the fan gathering and our button pin freebie :)

 

It was really overwhelming seeing die-hard fans of JGS (not only him but other Hallyu stars as well). I then realized that I'm not that of a fan at all that I don't even know JGS character names in some (actually most) of his movies and dramas. What's fresh in my memory is only Hwang Tae Kyung. Hmmm I have to do some JGS Marathon to refresh my memory. Note to self: keep in mind his character names.

We heard some news as well on YB's showing here in Philippines. Hopefully, GeunSukPH can pull a screening for us Sukkie fans. Aja aja to GeunSukPH, hope to have more fan gatherings again sometime soon! :) Oh by the way, GeunSukPH is already an official fan club recognized by ABS-CBN and recognized  by Soompi as well. Good Job guys! Keep it Up! :)

Anniong! Let's Learn Korean..

As part of my goals in life, I already looked up for a Korean Language Course offerings. I have finally decided to study Korean over Mandarin (Mandarin used to be my top priority) since:

• the sounds of the Korean Language seems to jive with how I pronounce S, hate to admit it, but I have a lisp on my S.. grrrrr.; 
• Mandarin should have been studied while you were still young enable to capture the correct sounds and diction of the language. Even my cousin and nephew who studied in a Chinese school have difficulties in speaking and wirting the language. Paano pa ako? 
•  I just have a big interest in Korean Culture these days, k-drama and k-pop to be more precise. I have been infected by the Hallyu wave along with the world. Hihi.
• In preparation of my upcoming tour in South Korea. Weeeeeeee.. I just wish I will be granted with a visa!!!

And so I looked for schools where I shortlisted two.

1. Ateneo de Manila University
    Quezon City
    Php 4,500 for 30 hours of instruction (inclusive of instructional materials)
    starts on April 10, 9:00am - 12:00nn

*At least 10 should enroll for this course to pursue.

2. The Bridge Language Center
    Makati City
    PhP 7,750 (prmo rate already) for 32 hours of instruction (inclusive of instructional materials)
    No schedule yet since the Client Service Officer of The Bridge still needs to consolidate my schedule along 

    with my prospect classmates in this course. Oooohh I hope they can jive with my schedule.

I'm actually eyeing already for The Bridge because of its proximity despite its more expensive fee. And it also has good standards in teaching foreign languages so I really do hope our scheds will work out well. *cross fingers*

Puffed Sleeves Dress

Puffed Shoulder Tops and Mini Dresses.. Don't you just love 'em?!

Manequins are mostly dressed up with puffed shoulder mini dresses nowadays and its making me to want it more.. Aaaarrgggghh. I just don't have the budget yet to buy one and worse I don't think I can find one that will fit me. Oh well I just got to have one so I will scour the malls one of these days for this. Oohh and puffed blazers are likewise cuties!

You're Beautiful OST Lyrics

I just love YB's OST. I'm really going gaga listening to this everyday at work and at home whenever I have the chance! Each song are just awesome and heart-felt. This qualifies in my all-time favorite OST's along with It Started with A Kiss and Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do (starring JGS too) where you won't scrap anything from the album.

I have compiled some of the romanized lyrics of You're Beautiful Official Soundtrack (OST) here.

Note: Just scroll down for the lyrics. I am yet to discover how to link a link inside the contents of my own blog.

Still / As Ever

Promise

Without Words

Song For a Fool

What Do I Do?

Descend from the Sky

For OST downloads, you can check this AliceChen'sWorld where she has the list of all the download links of the whole OST plus some more songs from the drama like Fly me to the Moon sung by Jang Geun Suk (in ep 13).

Ooohhh I hope JGS record his own album! Looooovvvveee his voice so much!

Still / As Ever

A.N.Jell Version

Sa rang eun a nil geo ra go

Jeol dae ro a nil geo ra go

Mae beon sog yeo wat ji man nae mam eun ja kku neo reur bu reu go

Han geor eum do mang chyeo bo go han geor eum mir eo nae bwa do

Geu reor su rog neon nae an e keo jeo ga go iss eo

Geu man keum sa rang ha na bwa geu man keum gi da ri na bwa

Geu to rog a peu ge hae do nae mam eun neor tteo nar su eopt na bwa

Sa rang eun ha na in ga bwa

Nae mam eun byeon chi an na bwa

Neor hyang hae ji kyeo on sa rang I je neun da man ar su it da go

Neor sa rang hae

Tta tteut han neo ui nun bic I tta tteut han neo ui sa rang I

Dar a nar su rog nae an e keo jyeo ga go iss eo

Geu man keum sa rang ha na bwa geu man keum gi da ri na bwa

Geu to rog a peu ge hae do nae mam eun neor tteo nar su eopt na bwa

Sa rang eun ha na in ga bwa

Nae mam eun byeon chi an na bwa

Neor hyang hae ji kyeo on sa rang I je neun da man ar su it da go

Neor sa rang hae

Ttae ro neun sa rang I hog eun nun mur I

U rir him deul ge hae do

Sa rang hae sa rang hae nae gyeot en neo man iss eu myeon dwae

Yeo jeon hi sa rang ha na bwa

Yeo jeon hi gi da ri na bwa

Meo ri reur sog yeo bo a do ga seum eun sog ir su neun eopt na bwa

Sa rang eun ha na in ga bwa

Nae mam eun byeon chi an na bwa

Neor hyang hae ji kyeo on sa rang I je neun da man ar su it da go

Neor sa rang hae

Credit to: yuya indou from this blog

Promise

A.N.Jell Version

I will promise you

du nun en neo man dam go sar a gal kke

I will promise you

du par eun neor an go sar a gal kke

a chim e nun tteo jam deun sun gan kka ji neo ha na man geu ril kke

sa rang hae i mar it ji ma

I love you forever

deo un yeo reum nar en geu neur i doe jul kke

bi o neun nar e neun u san i doe jul kke

geot da ga ji chir ttae en jag eun ui ja do doe jul kke

us eul ttaen ni gi ppeum du bae ga doe ge ham kke us eul kke

nun mur heul lil ttaen su geon i doe neor dakk a jul kke

I will promise you

du nun en neo man dam go saragalkke

I will promise you

du par eun neor ango saragalkke

a chim e nun tteo jam deun sun gan kka ji neo ha na man geu ril kke

sa rang hae i mar it ji ma

i love you forever

Rap:

uri sainun machi Coffee & Donut gatji

naege gippumul jonhaejun nonun naye Special Chip

haru haruga energy bojukhadamyon Emergency

naege saenmyongi borujul dalkomhan gudaeye hyanggi

maeil hana hana kkok sumgyo nohun naye sarangul

hamkke hanun nal dongan modu boyojulkkoya

I will promise you

odie itton noman giokhalkke

i will promise you

mwol haedo nomanul giokhalkke

yongwonhi norul saegil igasumman pumgo sara galkkoya

saranghae imal giolkhae i love you forever

Rap 2:

I promise you just do it girl

saranghan danunde masun mari piryohae

kwang kwang gorinun wenjjok gasumuro daedaphalkke

one step, two step, three and four

ni gyote chonchonhi dagagalkke

ibyoriran mal ttawin ibe damji mothae

i take your love my dear

i will promise you

du nun en neo man dam go saragalkke

i will promise you du pare nol ango saragalkke

achime nun tto jamdun sungankkaji no hanaman gurilkkae

saranghae iman itjima i love you forever

Credit to: yuya indou + Kpopsubs@Youtube + berks5ellen@soompi from this blog

Without Words

Jang Geun Suk

Hajimal geol geuraesseo moreuncheok haebeorilgeol

Anboineun geotcheoreom bolsueopneun geotcheoreom

Neol aye bojimalgeol geuraetnabwa

Domangchil geol geuraesseo motdeuleuncheok geureolgeol

Deutjido motaneun cheok

Deuleul su eopneun geotcheoreom

Aye ne sarang deutji aneulgeol

Maldo eopsi sarangeul alge hago

Maldo eopsi sarangeul naege jugo

Sumgyeol hanajocha neol damge haenotgo

Ireoke domangganigga

Maldo eopsi sarangi nareul ddeona

Maldo eopsi sarangi nareul beoryeo

Museunmaleul halji damun ibi

Honjaseo nollangeot gata

Maldo eopsi waseo

Wae ireoke apeunji wae jagguman apeunji

Neol bolsu eopdaneungeon

Nega eopdaneungeo malgo

Modu yejeongwa ddokgateungeonde

Maldo eopsi sarangeul alge hago

Maldo eopsi sarangeul naege jugo

Sumgyeol hanajocha neol damge haenotgo

Ireoke domangganigga

Maldo eopsi sarangi nareul ddeona

Maldo eopsi sarangi nareul beoryeo

Museunmaleul halji damun ibi

Honjaseo nollangeot gata

Maldo eopsi nunmuli heulleonaeryeo

Maldo eopsi gaseumi muneojyeoga

Maldo eopneun sarangeul gidarigo

Maldo eopneun sarangeul apahago

Neoksi nagabeoryeo baboga doebeoryeo

Haneulman bogo unigga

Maldo eopsi ibyeoli nareulchaja

Maldo eopsi ibyeoli naegewaseo

Junbido motago neol bonaeyahaneun

Naemami nollangeot gata

Maldo eopsi waseo

Maldo eopsi watdaga

Maldo eopsi ddeonaneun

Jinagan yeolbyeongcheoreom jamsi apeumyeon doenabwa

Jageun hyungteoman namgedoenigga

Credit to: NulSaRangHae from this blog

Song for a Fool

Park Sang Woo (sung by Shin Woo in the drama)

nan ba bo ra so gu ron ga bwa

a pu ge he do gwen chan hun ga bwa

mot nan sa rang i ra no lyo de do

o jol su om nun ba bo ra so..

ne ga won he jal he jwot don gol

gu gom a nu ro heng bok het don gol

han bo ni ra do u so ju myon

gu mi so ro heng bok he..

gu nyo ga sa rang han sa ram op get da ji

i rok e gu nyo gyo te so i sul pu nya

jul su i so heng bok ha sa rang i ra

a mu got do ba ra ji an a..

on je dun so ne mi nyon da hul gu go se

on je dun bu lo ju myon du lil gu go se

pyon ham ob shi gu go se i so jul ge

gu nyo sa rang ha ni ka..

ne ga tek han sa ra mi ra so

a pum ka ji do heng bok het don gol

han bo ni ra do do ra bwa ju myon

nan gu go lo heng bok he..

gu nyo ga sa rang han sa ram op get da ji

i rok e gu nyo gyo te so i sul pu nya

jul su i so heng bok ha sa rang i ra

a mu got do ba ra ji an a..

on je dun so ne mi nyon da hul gu go se

on je dun bu lo ju myon du lil gu go se

pyon ham ob shi gu go se i so jul ge

gu nyo sa rang ha ni ka..

na de shin ji kyo jul sa ram ol te ka ji

jam si man gu nyo gyo te so i sul pu nya

ba ra bwa do heng bok han sa rang i ra

a mu got do pi lyo chi an a..

on je na gi de o su swil su it do rok

on je na ga tun mo su bu ro i sul ge

in sa do ob shi nal to na gan de do

gam sa ha myo bo nel ge..

nan ba bo ra so…

Credit to: Apriyeni from this site

What Do I Do?

Jang Geun Suk Version

han go ru man kum gu del bo ne myon

nun mu ri na han go ru man kum

gu de ga ga myon to nun mu ri hu lo wa

so nul po do do son ne mi ro do

da hul su om nun go su ro

gu de ga nun de jap ji mo ta go

na nul go ma nit jo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

gu de ga to na ga ne yo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

nal du go to na ga ne yo

sa rang he yo sa rang he yo

mok no ha bu lo bo ji man

gu den dut ji mo te yo

ga su mu ro man

we chi go i su ni

ha ru on jong il

ji wo bo ji man to to o la

ha ru on jong il

i byol ha ji man to da shi to o la

so nul po do do son ne mi ro do

ha nul su om nun go su ro

gu da ga ji man jap ji mo ta go

na nul go ma nit jo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

ja ku gu de man bo yo yo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

nan gu de sa rang ha nun de

mi an he yo mi an he yo

ne ma ri du li shi na yo

da shi do ra wa jo yo

gu de a ni myon na nan dwe ni ka yo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

na no ji ku de pu nin de

o to ka jo o to ka jo

gu de ga to na ga ne yo

o to ka jo o to ka jo

nal du go to na ga ne yo

sa rang he yo sa rang he yo

mok no ha bu lo bo ji man

gu den dut ji mo te yo

ga su mu ro man

we chi go i su ni

Credit to: Amazesing Simple Romaji

Descend from the Sky

Mis $ ft. Oh Won Bin

You and me i love my boy

do de che eo di e seo wat neun ji meo ri e seo bal kkeut kka ji mo du wan byeok hae

do de che mu eor meok go sa neun ji neo ui pyo jeong mal tu mo deun geos i dal kom hae

jam deul ttaen eo tteoh ge jam deu neun ji ttok ba ro nup neun ji yeop eu ro nup neun ji

mu seun saeg eur je ir joh a ha neun ji neo ui sa so han geo ha na kka ji mo du gung geum hae

da reun sa ram gwa neun neo mu teul lyeo u rin seo ro e ge ja kku kkeul lyeo

ha ru jong ir ni mok so ri man deul lyeo i je na neun eo tteok hae

al kong dal kong pyeong saeng nan neo man sa rang ha go sip eun de neo reur bol ttae ma da

seol le i ne ga seum i i reon nae ma eum eur a neun ji neon

ha neur e seo cheon sa ga nae ryeo wa nae mam ga deug sa rang i nae ryeo wa

ha neur e seo nae rin cheon sa gat eun neo sa rang hae yeong won to rok

geu rae neo neun na ui su ho cheon sa ni yeop e man seo myeon na neun cheon sa

su jub eun yeo ja ga doer cham u sup ji man tu jeong do bu ryeo bo go sip eun so nyeo ga doe

mae ir bam u ri ga he eo jil ttae nar wi hae bul leo ju neun neo ui ye ppeun se re na de

i mo deun ge kkum in ga sip eo o neur bam eun jeong mal lo jib e an ga go sip eo

da reun sa ram gwa neun neo mu teul lyeo ni yeop e man seo myeon a jig tteol lyeo

chin gu deur ui mar eur mo du heul lyeo i je na neun eo tteok hae

al kong dal kong pyeong saeng nan neo man sa rang ha go sip eun de

neo do na wa gat da myeon sa rang eur mal hae jwo

sa rang i ran mar eur neu kki ji neun mar a jwo

ha neur e seo cheon sa ga nae ryeo wa se sang ga deug sa rang i nae ryeo wa

ha neur e seo bo neun a reum da un neor sa rang hae yeong won to rok

u ri sa rang pyeong saeng ji geum cheo reom man yak sog hal ge pyeong saeng ji gyeop ji anh a

him i deul ttaen ttae ron chin gu cheo reom man doe eo jul ge neo ui mo du i ni kka

i sun gan i neo mu haeng bok hae neo wa ham kke ut neun neo wa na ro man jok hae

geu rae neo wa na geu rae neo wa na u ri sa rang ha go iss eo ji geum neo wa na

ha neur e seo cheon sa ga nae ryeo wa nae mam ga deug sa rang i nae ryeo wa

ha neur e seo nae rin cheon sa gat eun neor sa rang hae yeong won to rok

ha neur e seo cheon sa ga nae ryeo wa nae mam ga deug sa rang i nae ryeo wa

ha neur e seo bo naen a reum da un neo sa rang hae yeong won to rok

Credit to: maccay@soompi from this site