If you have heard or read people’s accounts at last night's Korean Music Festival ~ Hollywood Bowl 2008 (May 19), you’d surely feel how excited and thrilled the fans really were and you'd wished you could have been there as well.
The 6th Annual Korean Music Festival started off early in the evening, with daylight still very much evident in the sky; TVXQ’s Xiah Junsu sang the Korean national anthem. Though everyone was suppose to pay their respects to the Korean flag, many fans were screaming already. Undoubtedly everyone was so energized that the show has started, and obviously too thrilled that Xiah Junsu sang at the early part of the event. People could probably call that a “treat” already.
TVXQ fans carry with them red glow sticks, which were used for the (American) “Red Sea Project.” As well as those who came to support TVXQ, wearing red T-shirts and red balloons. Essentially the majority of the fans came well prepared, with specified glow sticks, balloons, banners, and T-shirts that show their support for their favorite artists.
Brian of Fly to the Sky who was hosting the event; the moment he was introducing TVXQ, one can’t even hear him finish the group’s name as his introduction was met by deafening screams of fans. The energy and all the fan noise were so intense that it was even hard to hear the music, much more the artists.
TVXQ started off with their powerful song, “Rising Sun,” which got the crowd crazy. Though it was (reportedly) lip synced (Rising Sun), the crowd absolutely loved it. TVXQ then introduced themselves and talked for a bit. They pumped up the crowd as Yunho urged them to scream “DONG-BANG-SHIN-KI” repeatedly. TVXQ then continued on with their sexy R&B song, “Tonight,” which they sang completely live. Fans couldn’t get enough, and continued on with their earsplitting screams as TVXQ started their third (3rd) song, their hit single “Purple Line,” which was in its Korean version. By then, the entire Hollywood Bowl was in total chaos. And then, along with other artists, TVXQ sang “Balloons” and finally, “Lets go On a Trip” with Fly to the Sky, SNSD, Super Junior, Chae Yeon, Lee Minwoo, SG Wannabe, and others. It was delightful seeing them all together.
As always TVXQ looked dashing on stage. They wore slick black outfits. Looking confident and forceful or should we say all-powerful. Its impressive how they have really earned the meaning of their name, which they have proved to be – “The ‘Gods’ of the East!”
Source + TVXQ photos at HB 2008
http://spiderliliez.livejournal.com/50345.html
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The 6th Annual Korean Music Festival Review
Lo Da Yu live in San Jose,CA May 25,2008
Join ‘N Sing Concert with Lo Da Yu (Lo Ta Yau)
and special guests: Kao Ling Fung, Hsu Nai Ling, & Cindi Chaw Yong Hua
Date & Time: May 25,2008 @ 7:00 PM, Sunday night
Venue Location:
San Jose State University Event Center
1 Washington Square,
San Jose, CA 95192
Ticket Prices: $39, $49, $59, $69, $89, VIP $129
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Se7en Album Preview Party in SF
Se7en will be having his 3rd album preview party on the 23rd. This time, it’s in San Francisco, one of the unannounced stops. Info on the Houston, Chicago and Toronto, Canada stops still haven’t been released yet so whether Se7en will be going to those cities is unconfirmed yet…but I hope the info will be out soon!
When: Friday, May 23rd @ 10PM-4AM
Where: 1015 (1015 Folsom St., San Francisco)
Cost: prices are going so get your tickets fast!!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Se7en performs at Highlands in Hollywood, Sunday May 4, 2008 USA
American-crossover hopeful Se7en held his album preview party last night at the Hollywood club Highlands, where he performed three songs from his upcoming debut album.
In a nutshell? If you’re a Se7en fan, the event was probably a success because you got to see him performing up close and personal in a relatively small club atmosphere. No way you’d get this close in a performance in Korea, or Asia. Promotion-wise, the party was packed and people were screaming with excitement when Se7en took the stage, so another plus there.
The scene:
Highlands is probably the perfect venue for an event like this; it’s a well-known and popular nightclub — though I wouldn’t exactly call it “world-famous” — and although there’s a decent Asian population amongst its clubgoers, it’s definitely not an “Asian-targeted” club (although you wouldn’t have been able to tell from the turnout last night). It also boasts equal parts swank (read: overpriced, watered-down drinks) and Hollywood pretentiousness (trendy, dolled-up patrons) to make it a high-profile event.
The attendees were, as expected, largely of Asian descent, and while a fair chunk of those were Koreans, most attendees were from the LA and OC area, although there were some die-hards who flew in across the country to make the night. If the party was indeed sold out — and it seemed so, what with the crowding and the super-strict guest list control — there were approximately 2,000 in attendance, going off the club’s listed capacity.
The performances:
The biggest detractor was that entire night was super short. For an event that was promoted as certain to sell out and running from 10pm - 3am, all the action was crammed into less than one hour in the middle. Far East Movement took the stage at 11:50 and performed for about ten to fifteen minutes; Three 6 Mafia took over for a mere ten minutes. Se7en performed at 12:15; granted, it was a preview showcase, but for all the hype, it seemed pretty anticlimactic when everything was over by 12:30.
First, Se7en performed his first song of the night, “You Got Me Now,” with Three 6 Mafia (clip below).
Second was the song posted above, “Money Can’t Buy Me Love,” written by Teddy of onetime popular kpop group 1TYM. Se7en’s vocals came across the most in this song, as you can hear for yourself; it’s also the most melodically strong track (and the one I liked best).
Last was the song “Girls,” produced by “Darkchild” Rodney Jerkins, which was probably the weakest performance of the night. Sure, it’s to his credit that Se7en danced and sang live, but the backing vocal track was so predominant in “Girls” that it was more like he was performing karaoke over the recorded track. Most of his contribution to the song was a few breathy “Girls, girls” sung over the chorus while he gyrated with some dancers.
credit: dramabean
Friday, May 2, 2008
Versailles at A-Kon 19, 5/30
Versailles will perform at the anime convention A-Kon. Also Budo Grape will perform.
Dallas, TX - United States of America
Location : Adam's Mark Hotel and Convention Center
Get Tickets and More info HERE
An Cafe @ Fanime 2008, 5/25
An Cafe will return to the USA with an appearance on the convention Fanime in San Jose during Memorial Day Weekend. More info will be added when available.
San Jose, CA - United States of America
Location : San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Get Tickets and More info HERE
Halcali at Acen, 5/16
Hip-hop/pop duo Halcali will be making their first appearance in the USA at Acen.
Location: Hyatt Regency O'Hare & the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Get Tickets and More info HERE
