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San E - Story Of Someone I know(아는사람 얘기)

I think it was my friend who showed me this song, and I'm pretty sure it was because she thinks he's cute... I'll leave that for you to decide. Haven't heard of the artist, but he's got some promising talent. It's hard to differentiate when it's a mix between rap and singing, whether he is better at one skilled compared to the other. The song is pretty decent, I'm a fan of singles that have a rather upbeat rhythm to a rather sad story. I would describe the song as awkward, but then again, I think that's the approach of the song. You don't know what to make of it, kind of like the situation his 'friend' has put himself.

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VIXX - G.R.8.U (대.다.나.다.너)

Seems like in Korea, the music industry is captivated by boy bands. I haven't heard about this band until I was on tumblr and saw gifs of them in this video. Since I'm a fan of checkered patterns, I had to see what's up with this act. The video is really eye-catching, and though every aspect of it has already been done, it's the song that grasps its silliness. To say the Korean music is innovative would be an understatement. Somehow, they're on another level that the Western side hasn't gotten up to just yet. Perhaps it's time to take a lesson in coordinating music and style together from the Asians.

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Cho Jung Seok - I Love You So Much (완전 사랑해요)

If you have friends that are obsessed with Korean dramas, then you might be familiar with this song. It originated from a show back in 2013, but I never heard of it. I think my friend show me the piece, and it's rather a simple melody with delicate lyrics (none that I can understand either). There is something about Korean music that seems more lively than Western music, even if it has a soft sound like this one. The guitar could have been left out, but then it adds a touch that seems rather fitting for a drama. Perhaps it's songs like these that make me a hopeless romantic, and I'm absolutely loving it.

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Parov Stelar - Catgroove

If I could only remember where I found this song, but I'm glad that I remembered it. Whoever thinks of these ideas, I swear, it's pure genius. I don't think they altered the original song (assuming that it's an older track, it sounds like one), other than crop out some parts, put it on repeat, and add a modern rhythm in the background. What makes it better is this style of dance I'm not familiar about. Shows you how to revive something that was just as fun back then and make it highly more entertaining. And for talent shows that airs wherever: please highlight more of this wonderful confection.

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Shila Amzah - 最長的電影

(The Longest Movie)

She was a contestant on a show called "One in a Million," a Malaysian singing competition show, but is better known from a Chinese singing competition called "I Am a Singer." Not winning either show, she has made critical acclaim and has a promising career ahead of her. I think what made me interested in her would be this song, proving all of the work she's been through truly pays off. I may not know what it's about just yet, but listening to this already gives me the chills for being a remarkable single. And this is just the tip of the iceberg, who knows what she'll make next.

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An Xin Ya - 我可以很勇敢

(I Can Be Very Brave)

I believe my friend showed me this song, while singing this at karaoke. Although the video may be questionable, it's nonetheless a beautiful song. It's about getting through a tough experience, and the challenges that the artist has faced. It's not the most vocal-heavy song, but easy to sing along and understand its message (again, working on that). Songs like these are encouraging to learn a new language, especially when the characters are on the screen to follow along. Very soft with the instrumentation, which I enjoy, showcasing the delicate voice that the artist offers.

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Dai Ai Ling ft SHIN - 壞壞惹人愛
(Nasty Lover)

Now to shake things up is this single that I heard on the radio - I don't always listen to this particular station, but when I do, they always play something different (including the language). It's edgier than any of the entires this month, but that is also what makes it interesting. She's singing her dirty ditty with the male counterpart, developing this over the top chemistry. Not expected from Chinese music, but then again, not everything is Pop music from foreign countries. But on the other hand, it's easy to follow along, and I better understand what this song is about after endless repetitions d":