As with the end of year countdown, its always expected to have the Gayo DaeJuns (Song Festivals) take place days after each other for all the main broadcasting stations to show-off  or outdo each other with performances.

There’s always the same performances with the same people on SBS, MBC and KBS shows that you sometimes fail to remember which performance they wore that particularly hideous outfit in, or which one made a fool out of so and so, and which show so and so made you want to puke, etc. And believe me, that has become a staple amongst the shows and the obvious favouritism and lack of creativity/originality is insurmountable on these shows, that not watching them isn’t really going to make a difference.

Not to mention the glitches that shouldn’t be made in terms of technical support… How many mics not working, bad camera work, bad timing or lack of synchronisation is there with these things, eh? You would think that with it being an annual thing there wouldn’t be so many mistakes. Think again.

And that’s why, our wonderful readers and trolls, we’re giving you an account of our thoughts on the worth watching mishaps, blunders and just plain EEEEWSIES (as in EEW, what the hell is going on? That’s gross!) in the end of year Gayo DaeJuns… Where Gayo sometimes means KAyo! (GO! Go! GO! away! in Hangul).

Biggest blunder (possibly of all time) SNSD and their over-exposure (in so many shapes and forms).

>(No need to insert any videos here for proof, go to YT and search for ANY performance!)<

Lady Gertrude in Shakespeare’s Hamlet said it best, when you try too hard to convince people of something, it most likely is not true….SNSD and SM “Thou Protesteth Too much” when it comes to claiming that your 9 demons have any talent.  Where the hell are the “Supernatural” Brothers  to get rid of the leeching, talentless, unbelievably un-sexy 9 demons of SM Entertainment?  Opening the doors of the Devil (aka Lee Sooman) really did let out some horrible things unto the World.  LOL.  Every performance was full of mishaps and blunders that lack of time could never account to the hideousness of their performances of their songs and/or special collabs.

Let’s get on to business shall we?

SBS

2PM weren’t very good in their past lives, were they?

WooYoung face right there, was his (And most peoples) expression  throughout the whole performance. Enough said.

G-Dragon gets emotional

Probably after watching Wooyoung suffer in the above.

Hes a sweet Hyung he is.

But we all know G-D has had his fair share of bad press (Plagiarism and indecency!) so he lays the blame on the oldest excuse in the book “I got something in my eye”.  Smoke to be exact.

CL shocks

Aww, they’re like Lil’ Kim and Se7en!

While performing G-Ds track “The Leaders”, 2NE1 leader, CL, wore a leotard of some sort with her underwear sticking out at certain places and had peoples panties in a twist since shes under-age. On the other hand, I don’t know if its those monster heels shes got on, or if its the out-fit or the hair but don’t G-D look teeny?

Boys should stay boys

I’m all for boys performing girls songs and vice versa but there’s a fine line between paying tribute and gay-fantasies.

The drag has got to go. (I thought they were “manly manly men!”?)

I actually thought ShinDong was HyunA for his, SHINee and MBLAQs’ performance of 4Minutes “Muzik”. On the plus side, I thought Key and ShinDong really worked it, and well… MBLAQ boys got the dancing down.

I don’t know what it is about Kwon that gets me in fits of laughter, that guy was made for the stage. 2PM/2AM/BEAST joint stage for Brown Eyed girls‘ “Sign” was good. They got those sleepy/dead looks down right, and of course a little Kwon diva moment in between.

I would have been fine with this performance if there was only less of GAH!ee. What was with that spasm in the end? Like a kick but then half way through her heart stopped beating too early and then, commence toppling.

And ofcourse…

Lil’ CL strikes again with her leaotard-ity!

CLs was the best rendition of this cross-dressing nightmare, hands down.

Mostly due to the fact that she IS G-Dragon, female.

Thats what got a reaction outta me from them liberal (Drag? Good!) SBS folks.

KBS

Taemins your Venus

He’s your fire, your desire~

Greek Goddess Taemin decided to go for a futuristic look with his Toga. Thats the only way I can make sense of this out-fit, I have no idea what else it could be but it sure as hell left an impression on me.

Gil goes hunting

But looks pimpalicious with the top hat and fur that he got as a trophy from his day hunting in the woods. Besides Gil owning everybody, he put on an awesome performance with teammate Gary and Jang Giha & The faces (Personally, one of my favourite bands)

Gorilla man lives his fantasy

Is that the ’sexy’ “Oh-mo-na”?

JYP decided to spice things up with a “sexy” dance performance with Son DamBi. But we all know it was just an excuse to perform female dance moves on stage.

KBS Gayo Daejun was probably the most versatile out of the three, seeing as it wasn’t as much of an Idol Fest as MBC and SBSs’ were.

Last and definitely the least….

MBC

CLEAR!

After School and Son DamBis performance of “When I grow up” certainly shocked me. I don’t know if Gahee was still hung up over performing “Heartbeat” the day before and that she, and apparently the rest of After School and DamBi, had to constantly pop their chests to regain composure, but what the hell was that?

Is Gahee really fluent in English? Cos’ by the sound of it, shes the worse of the lot.

JYP wants mini-mes!

Break a leg, pops!

Looks like JYP wants to re-live his youth through the 2PM boys (The sleazy hip thrusts, oh the sleazy hip thrusts!). DJ Jinyoung looking and sounding like a Cockatoo  really had me distracted, especially with the ad libs (lol) and the pleather (not lol).

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I know there was probably a lot more to comment on with last years Song festivals but some performances took a lot to mentally block out (The ones that didn’t have “lol”s in them, just “Wtf?”s) and I would rather not re live them O_O(*cough*MBCs-horridly-cheesy-video-intros/attempts-at-creativity/reminder-of-why-their-variety-shows-are-failing*cough*). Plus, if I had to comment on everything disappointing I’d go on forever (Can somebody say Michael Jackson tributes? Where was the passion, where was the fire?).

So, which Gayo Daejun (No matter how exceptionally similar they were) did you like best?

I nearly forgot to thank Fabia.O for working together with me on this! Thanks!

In fact, Senior Gorilla I am finding it an honor.

You would think animals preferred to be out of their cages as opposed to in. “Sad freedom”, eh?

JYP comes back after almost 2 years away from the biz, what was he doing during those two years away you ask? Babysitting the Wonder Girls. stomping around a dance studio and producing some random hits here and there of course. It is obvious though that he has been keeping in shape and his dance moves are as slick as ever, oldest dancer on stage indeed.

I honestly thought that SeulOng of 2AM was supposed to feature in his new music video and so I actually dared to watch it, baring in mind to be prepared for strong elements of major JYP fantasy and perversity. And so, unless SeulOng was scantily clad stroking JYP on a bed, I’m pretty sure I was duped!

I don’t mind the song, but I really didn’t mind most of his older songs either, mind you they pretty much do sound similar, especially to what 2PM have been doing since debut.

A note for Sir JYP, you really need to know that having so many girls in your videos barely wearing anything and trying to look interested in you, just screams “overcompensation”.

A term I usually use to describe the manboy Jo Kwon himself. So it seems very relevant.

Honestly, I never really saw much point in “We Got Married“, I mean its a show that shows you marriage life through fake marriages of two would be strangers. That just both happen to be celebrities. And it never really truly shows you what marriage life is like, just a fantasy with simple hardship and a strict-ish script.

Now, it was entertaining and I admit to catching it every once in a while when its on the telly, but this may just….maybe lure me in to watch.

Why?

Because its bound to be explosive.  Put Jo Kwon in front of a camera and he’s bound to make you laugh.

LOL. Brown Eyed Girls‘  GaIn has never been really the most exciting young miss ever, and it still shocks me to this day that she is a year younger than I am. Though I’m proud to say that I can pass off as 4 years younger than her. But you can’t rule her out cos she seems a little bland, eh?

If they hadn’t mentioned who he was, I wouldn’t have recognised him

On the other hand, this surprising piece of news has overshadowed the other new couple announced. SGWannabes new crooner Lee SeukHoon and personality Kim NaYoung (who I love).

So that’s two slightly mentally unhinged personalities and two rather bland individuals as couples.  Whom are all quite attractive.  I wonder what target audience they’re going for now?

And what ever happened to the more realistic couples for this “reality” show?.

It doesn’t really matter though, if I wanted concepts that made sense I wouldn’t be going to MBC, or most Korean Broadcasting companies altogether. lol.

Finally,  thank God it’s not Nichkhun and GaIn, not because I’m insanely possessive of Khun, I’m actually not attracted to him, but his Mnet Scandal was not really that interesting, so Kwon is the safer and more entertaining bet.

Choose a card, any card

If the 2PM-2AM collabo parody of the Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra” (Dirty Eyed Girls) was a cheap gay mans fantasy, than this must be what Jewelrys, polar opposite, straight womans fantasy must look like.

Oh, having fun with male models half-naked (and of course being half naked yourself), what do you call that? Oh yes! Sopistocated ReAOW-loaded.

Check out the sophisticated, high class ladies’ (everyday) solo pictures:

JungAh looking like she dressed out of Andre Kims closet.

“Pure” InYoung taking off her clothes (I can see her panties), I love this chick for the lulz. She’s so full of crap, incase you didn’t know shes the one who belts out “I’m a high class lady everyday” Still love her though.

Baby J’s (Or as I like to call her, freaky baby) got some Star Wars Barbie dolls on her head. Yeah, uh… woah.

EunJung actually looks really sweet here.

I actully like the song, but I feel like I might get sick of it quickly, so I’m just gonna look forward to their performances cos’ at least I know these women can bring it to the stage.

I’ve been waiting to watch this 2AM - 2PM (OneDay) parody ever since I heard it was coming. Why? Because anything gender bending becomes GOLD with Jo Kwon involved.

I personally don’t like it when boys do girl songs and end up looking like fools, but this was different from day 1. Brown Eyed Girls‘ “Abracadabra” was the target and the raunchiness seemed to fit the boys well… That and the whole thing was just so nasty it was good.

I want to officially declare my love for Jo Kwon and his outright shamelessness. Brother does not give a damn what you think and he’ll do what he likes, even if JinYoung Hyung isn’t impressed. He shimmies, he swings those hips and he shakes harder than a second class Egyptian belly dancer, and you’re gonna like it!

Magnae ChanSung works it and disturbs me a little, TaecYeon should seriously BURN those zebra print y-pants, they may be comfortable when you dance but not to wash on camera. SeulOng…OMG. Just OMG. I really really want his lipgloss. WooYoung played up his bizarrely natural Ssanti-ness, making cheap look cheaper in what looks like, pretty much, a cheap Gay Fantasy.

BEG show up in the end, as well as 2PM members Junho, JaeBom and Nichkhun, but noone can take the limelight away from Jo Kwon, who obviously owned this entire thing and the rest are so his biatches.

Funny how 2PM are the dance group but 2AM ended up being the more entertaining dancers. I don’t want to see them have another go at this cos I felt dirty through out, but this was just such LOLS, I’ve probably seen it three times now and will probably watch it again.

Watch it with subs, courtesy of time2subs2!

Don’t tell me you don’t see it?

But, he grew up to be this “unique” Idol singer…

A lot of time has gone by since I caught wind of these DNT fellas. Actually, not only did I completely forget about them, but I used to think that they were only two members (One guy named “Dragon” and another called “Tiger”, how bad ass does that sound?). But Oh how they’ve come to prove me wrong! Apparently, they’re teaser got over 50,000 views and I remember some (Obviously paid) article going around about how netizens (On crack) thought that they reminded them of Big Bang or something…

LOL

I can see them pointing fingers at each other now. I know I didn’t say anything…

They remind me more of UKiss or A’st1, tbh

Song is meh to me, but the guy at 0:30 strangely reminds me of a pencil, it kinda startled me, he caught me off guard (They really need to change his hair). I actually preferred the ballad they debuted with…

All in all, I think they’re OK, not really that interested really, just LOLed at the fact that they were compered to Big Bang

But really, doesn’t the guy on the far right look like JoKwon (2AM) and Kevins (UKiss) lovechild?

Ahn JaeHwans depressing death

Not many people know Ahn JaeHwan internationally, except perhaps that he is married to Comedian/DJ Jung SunHee. Nevertheless, this man was as funny and sweet as his wife. He took part in many variety shows and was loved by plenty, when he married Jung SunHee he seemed like the happiest man on Earth. Behind it though laid a sad human being that took his own life in seclusion. Ahn JaeHwan was missing for a month before his body was found in his own van, and he had been dead for nearly 2 weeks (10-15 days). This of course, is devastating news and this year has been a sad year in Celeb-dom. Ahn JaeHwan rest in peace and our heartfelt condolences are sent to his wife, family and friends.

2PM in the evenings…

aaaahh… so that’s the secret to their energy…

2PM have finally debuted and they blew many a person away with their dance moves. When I watched their debut performance I couldn’t help but marvel at their dancing. I mean they were really well choreographed (what else do you expect from JYP), although the song is a little on the naughty side, I do like it. The dancing made it easier to stomach, it was more light-hearted. Their singing though, was as expected not that great since, a) it’s live and b) debut performances are hardly flawless. Looking forward to them getting used to the stage and blowing us all away with their more vocally-talented other halves…. 2AM.

Ya Shim Man Man making celebs dish since ever

Ya Shim Man Man is back, and oh has it been missed. Once again every episode seems to have celebs revealing a new secret or embarrassment. The first episode was aired on the 1st and Kim Heechul of Super Junior revealed a thing or two. Heechul revealed how after performances of “Don’t Don!” at the time of the Super Junior second album, he was told to scream his rock star scream at every performance. That very thing was the source of coughing blood after the performances. Can you say, damn? He also humorously added how he was asked if he was a “cyborg” at an airport because the metal detector kept on beeping, although he had no metal on him. The reason of course being that he has a metal rod in his leg, due to an accident a year or two ago. I can’t do his story telling justice, one must watch the show to truly enjoy it. Welcome back Ya Shim Man Man you were missed, and Kang Ho Dong is as cute as ever.

Another exciting comeback!

Oh yes, girls and boys alike can get excited with the comeback of Koreas favourite boyband, DongBangShinKi. The Dong Bang boys are on their way back to their motherland for their fourth album, it was announced last week. We can all expect their album released on the 24th of September. With their picture releases, one can tell that they are coming back with more of a raunchy manly image… bordering on strongly sexy. Girls may appreciate that the most… Music wise also goes along the lines of their image… Check out the teaser…

YounHa comeback performance

Like a bowl of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes in the morning…

As long as we’re on the subject of comebacks, we need to mention YounHa. Her refreshing vocals and “different” style of mainstream is nice to listen to, and of course she is adorable. She made her own comeback performance last week on Mnet, showing how lively she is on stage and how well she can do live. Looking forward to more performances, and of course listening to her entire album. The Tablo (Epik High) collab I am keen on, and title track “Someday” is a good listen too.

Big Bang new album to hit Japan this October

Yup, Big Bang are releasing a Japanese album this October, as well as their Korean I gather. Big Bang seem seriously busy what with everyone doing something different, as well as promoting their mini album. Haru Haru is doing extremely well, and a well done to them for that. We wish them a lot of luck in their Japanese efforts, they have done well so far.

Spectrums…

The underground in South Korea is so much richer than it may seem. Although Kpop is interesting unto itself, the underground music scene boasts amazing talent. After all, Epik High were once under the Underground title themselves and look at how creative, talented and artistic their music is. EZ Hyoung is one of those talented people that need to emerge completely from the underground and be welcomed in to the mainstream. His vocals are soothing and touching, the video is artistic and absorbing. Two years of writing, composing and producing, at least deserve a look-see dont’cha think…

Now with the Top 10 of the last week, thanks to Edward1849 of Soompi.

Weekly Music Chart- September Week 1
1. Big Bang – 하루하루 (Day By Day))
2. Seo In Young – 신데렐라 (Cinderella)
3. Cool – 사랑을 원해 (I Want Love)
4. Seo Tai Ji – MOAI
5. Kim Gun Mo – Kiss
6. Lee Hyori – U-Go-Girl
7. Davichi – 사랑과 전쟁 (Love and War)
8. Kara – Rock U
9. 2AM – 이 노래 (This Song)
10.Uhm Jung Hwa (feat. T.O.P) – D.I.S.C.O

SBS Inka 500th Special Stages were plentiful, check out Kara and Lee HyoRi…

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