Anime Series Brief Reviews (Part 5)

Fall 2014 anime series that I watched:

- Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd season

This is the second season of Mushishi Zoku Shou (see my review for Mushishi Zoku Shou 1st season here). The story continues with Ginko's adventure and his encounters with different mushi. Each encounter is meaningful and provide insights about life, relationships, and human nature. The art is beautiful and provides a calming yet sometimes dark atmosphere.
Rating: 8.5/10


- The Legend of Korra (season 4)

Book 4 is the last season of the Legend of Korra. A well paced season with lots of action and even some mecha. The characters are also enjoyable to watch. Overall, the Legend of Korra is a fun series with plenty of action and clever dialogues.

Rating: 9/10 overall (Book 1 to Book 4)
Year released: 2012-2014 (Book 1 to Book 4)

Winter 2014 anime series that I watched:

- Noragami

A very captivating story about gods, their Shinki (wandering spirits named by a god and can be used as a weapon to fight phantoms), and a human girl who is able to leave her body in soul form. Noragami balances nicely between comedy and the development of a serious dark plot. It also explores many themes such as friendship, trust, teamwork, and overcoming temptations. The characters are well developed and likeable. Sometimes, it may be frustrating to watch Yukine, but it's all part of his growth. The art and animation are also amazing. A highly recommended anime for sure!
Rating: 9/10

Mushishi Zoku Shou Season 2 - Fragrant Darkness

- "We've had such an unremarkable life" 
- "That's the best kind of life." 
                               -  episode 2 of Mushishi Zoku Shou Season 2

I really enjoyed this episode. It's the simple things that bring the most happiness.

New Music: TROY (트로이) - '변해가 (Why Are We?)' (2014)

TROY's latest music was released at the end of Sept 2014. It's a mid-tempo R&B/Hip hop track about a couple in a long-term relationship and how things may be slowly falling apart. Bumkey also co-produced the song.

Listen below:




Lyrics (English translated):

A lot of time has passed
Since we’ve been together
I thought you would only look at me
Only stay by my side until always
But you’re acting strange these days
Each look you give me
Makes me feel like you’re avoiding me
(Tell me the reason, what’s the problem?)

I feel so distant from you
I can see the end of you and me

(I’m not so sure about our relationship)

I’m not changing
You’re just being distant and so am I

It feels like an empty shell, you already changed
I’m like a lost child, only waiting for you, yeah
You you you, why (why are you)
I I I, why (why am I)
I can’t do anything without you

Your deep eyes that only look at me
It’s changing, it’s changing
Your sweet lips that only called me
It’s changing, it’s changing
Our entwined hands are slowly coming undone
It’s changing, it’s changing
Nothing lasts forever
It’s changing, it’s changing

Wait, something’s weird about you these days
Every day, we keep fighting
Your face, the way you talk, it’s different from before
I’ll tell you straight up, you’re changing in a way I don’t like
Your habits, the same old things we do, I’m sick of them
But that doesn’t mean I don’t like you or anything
When we’re together, I’m lonely, when I’m alone, I miss you
These days, it’s like I’m yours but you’re not mine

My footsteps feel heavy
I stopped and realized I was walking in circles
You keep doubting me
and I explain to you that you’re wrong
I speak in Korean but as if you’re French,
you don’t understand but keep adding to my words
My shoes and the ground keep touching,
the farther we get from each other
You fell in love with me before
but now you’re going against me
It’s always okay for you but not okay for me
Even when we’re together, there’s more silence than words

(I turned off my phone and went outside)

I turned off my phone and my switch for you
I’m meeting eyes with the girls on the street

(But I feel weird, I keep thinking of you)

Wherever I go, I see it, traces of us
Wherever I go, I can’t escape from you

It feels like an empty shell, you already changed
I’m like a lost child, only waiting for you, yeah
You you you, why (why are you)
I I I, why (why am I)
I can’t do anything without you

(Yeah, yeah)
No I won’t let you go
(Yeah, yeah)
No

When you asked for a break to think things through
I said fine, I thought I’d easily get over you
But the memories get even clearer
Wherever I go, I think of you
I realized that my answer is you

It feels like an empty shell, you already changed
I’m like a lost child, only waiting for you, yeah
You you you, why (why are you)
I I I, why (why am I)
I can’t do anything without you

Your deep eyes that only look at me
It’s changing, it’s changing
Your sweet lips that only called me
It’s changing, it’s changing
Our entwined hands are slowly coming undone
It’s changing, it’s changing
Nothing lasts forever
It’s changing, it’s changing

Lyrics (Korean):

참 많은 시간이 지났어
우리 둘이 함께 한 지도
언제까지 내 곁에서
나만 바라볼 줄 알았는데
요즘 들어 부쩍 이상해
나를 보는 너의 눈빛 하나하나까지
나를 멀리하는 것 같아
(이유를 말해줘 뭐가 문제인지)

너무 멀게 느껴져 너와 나의 거리
끝이 보이는듯해 우리 둘 만남이

(자신이 없는 걸 우리 둘의 관계)

변해버린 거는 아냐 너 혼자
어느 순간 멀어져 가 자꾸 나조차

빈 껍데기인 것 같아 이미 변해버린 넌
길 잃은 아이 같아 너만 기다리는 난 yeah
너너너 너는 왜 (너는 왜)
나나나 나는 왜 (나는 왜)
네가 없으면 아무것도 못 하잖아

나만을 바라보던 너의 깊은 눈도
변해가 변해가나 봐
나만을 부르던 너의 달콤한 입도
변해가 변해가나 봐
서서히 풀려가네 깍지 낀 두 손
변해가 변해가나 봐
알잖아 애초에 영원이란 건 없어
변해가 변해가나 봐

잠깐 어딘가 요즘 이상해
하루가 멀다 하고 또 자꾸 다투기만 해
예전과는 다른 네 표정하구 말투
콕 찝어 말해 꼴보기 싫게 변해가는
습관 버릇 같은 만남 지겹고 귀찮아
그렇다고 딱히 뭐 싫고 그런 건 아냐
같이 있음 외롭고 혼자일 땐 그리운
요즘 따라 니꺼인 듯 내꺼 아닌 우리 둘

발이 무거워 터벅터벅
걷다 보니 원을 그리며 같은 자릴 걸어
늘어난 의심 아니라고
한국말로 설명해도
넌 프랑스인같이
못 알아듣고 계속 말해 불어
신발 앞코와 땅이 입 맞춰
우리가 멀어질수록
예전에 내게 반해
이젠 내 말에 반하고 있어
늘 넌 되고 난 안 된단 식 벙 쪄
같이 있어도 말하는 시간보다 많아진 정적

(전화길 꺼두고 밖으로 나갔어)

핸드폰과 너를 향한 스위치를 꺼
길거리 그녀들과 눈빛 스치는 걸

(근데 맘이 이상해 자꾸 네가 떠올라)

어딜 가도 보여 꼭 우리만의 흔적
어딜 가도 전혀 못 벗어나 네 근처

빈 껍데기인 것 같아 이미 변해버린 넌
길 잃은 아이 같아 너만 기다리는 난 yeah
너너너 너는 왜 (너는 왜)
나나나 나는 왜 (나는 왜)
네가 없으면 아무것도 못 하잖아

(Yeah, yeah)
No I won’t let you go
(Yeah, yeah)
No

떨어져 생각할 시간을 갖자던
네 말에 난 좋다 해 쉽게 잊을 줄 알았어
근데 추억이 더욱 선명해 네가
어딜 가도 떠올라 깨달았어
내 정답은 너란 걸

빈 껍데기인 것 같아 이미 변해버린 넌
길 잃은 아이 같아 너만 기다리는 난 yeah
너너너 너는 왜 (너는 왜)
나나나 나는 왜 (나는 왜)
네가 없으면 아무것도 못 하잖아

나만을 바라보던 너의 깊은 눈도
변해가 변해가나 봐
나만을 부르던 너의 달콤한 입도
변해가 변해가나 봐
서서히 풀려가네 깍지 낀 두 손
변해가 변해가나 봐
알잖아 애초에 영원이란 건 없어
변해가 변해가나 봐 


lyrics Korean credit: music.daum.net
lyrics English translated credit: pop!gasa

Anime Series Brief Reviews (Part 4)

Summer 2014 anime series that I watched:

- Tokyo Ghoul

An interesting plot about a guy who was transformed into a half-ghoul due to an accident. A ghoul is a human-like creature who hunts and eats humans. This guy has a hard time dealing with the fact that he is now a half-ghoul. A story about how he deals with this change, keeping his identity secret from other humans and understanding the ghoul society and his powers. Most of the characters are interesting. However, the main character can be annoying sometimes but redeems himself near the end. 

Rating: 8/10

- Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun / Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun

This anime always makes me smile or laugh out loud. It is a story about a high school girl who has a crush on a guy but when she confesses, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. She soon discovers that he is actually a renowned shoujo manga artist, and so she becomes his assistant. They encounter other schoolmates who are also assistants or serve as inspirations for characters in the stories. The characters are all very likeable and well developed. It's hilarious how it flips all the gender roles of the shoujo romance genre and also gives a new spin to cliché romantic scenarios, such as a couple with an umbrella on a rainy day. This anime is a must-watch!

Rating: 9/10

- Barakamon

A story about a young calligrapher who was send off to a small island as a punishment for punching a famous calligrapher. This young guy is actually a city boy and is not used to the country life. This is a fun, simple yet meaningful story that explores several topics such as friendship, self-motivation, independence, and choice and its consequences. All the characters are likeable, and the art and animation are well done.

Rating: 8/10

Older anime series I recently finished watching:

- Nurarihyon no Mago / Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

A very interesting story about a young boy, Rikuo, who appears to be a normal kid, but he is actually the grandson of Nurarihyon, master of a yokai clan. He has a human form in the day but transforms into his yokai form at night. He eventually accepts the position of the head of the Nura Clan, but multiple clans try to stop him or usurp his position. I really enjoy the storyline and the action scenes always kept me at the edge of my seat.  The characters are enjoyable to watch except Rikuo's human friends as they are quite pointless. The art and animation are excellent though.

Rating: 9/10

Year released: 2010-2011

Additional info: 24 episodes/season (2 seasons total)

Recommended Anime Movies (Updated May 2015)

Here is a list of anime movies that I would highly recommend. The list will be continuously updated.


- Hayao Miyazaki's and Studio Ghibli films
(Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, The Cat Returns, Tales from Earthsea, Ponyo, Arrietty, Grave of the Fireflies, From Up on Poppy Hill, The Wind Rises, When Marnie Was There, Lupin the Third: Castle of Cagliostro)

- Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)

- Summer Wars (2009)

- Professor Layton and The Eternal Diva (2009)

- Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light) (2011)

- Wolf Children (2012)

- Digimon: The Movie (2000)

New Music: One Way - " 빈둥빈둥 (Let's Just Chill)"(2014)

One Way is back!! Good to hear from them again! They released a new single on Aug. 13, 2014, entitled, "Let's Just Chill". It's a very relaxing and soothing R&B track.

Listen below:

Update on some posts

Update on the following posts:

Music
- Bumkey's Artist Bio
- Ra.D's Artist Bio

Anime
- My Top Anime Series - updated list

Anime Series Brief Reviews (Part 3)

Spring 2014 anime series that I watched:

- Mushishi Zoku Shou + Mushishi Zoku Shou Special

This is the second season of Mushishi (see my review of first season here). This season is split into 2, one airing in the spring and the second half will be aired in the fall. The story continues with Ginko's adventure and his encounters with different mushi. Perhaps due to the lack of variety of stories or perhaps the stories in season 1 just stood out more, I find the first season to be more interesting. I enjoy the recurring characters such as Adashino and Tanyuu, and their interactions with Ginko. As always, the art and animation are perfect.

Rating: 8/10

- Black Bullet

A story about humans defeated by viral parasites and are exiled into a small territory. A guy and his partner are part of an organization specialized in fighting against these parasites. The plot, the action scenes and the characters are all quite enjoyable. The harem setting is not too overwhelming, but it would be nice without it. Also, the story is a bit rushed and the ending is open-ended, which left some questions unanswered. 

Rating: 7/10

- Gokukoku no Brynhildr

A story about a guy whose childhood friend wanted to show him that aliens do exist, but then she died in an accident. Years later, he meets a new transfer student from his class that looks a lot like his childhood friend. It has an interesting and dark plot that involves aliens and witches but the story isn't well carried out. The tone of the series is mostly serious but it has too many suggestive scenes which isn't necessary and quite annoying. I couldn't take the show seriously anymore. 

Rating: 7/10

- Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou

A story about the daily life of a guy who lives n a boarding house. He realizes that the girl he admires from school also live there. In the boarding house, he meets some very interesting people. The characters are likeable but there is really nothing exciting or special that keeps me interested. Overall, a mediocre series. 

Rating: 6/10

Older anime series I recently finished watching:

- Soul Eater

An interesting story about a Shinigami training school for humans who has the ability to transform into weapons as well as the wielders of those weapons, called meisters. The adventures of these meisters and their human weapons involve gathering souls, attending school to become stronger and defending Death City from powerful creatures. An action-packed story with great character development. Most of the characters are interesting except Excalibur, who is very annoying. The art and animation are also quite unique too. 

Rating: 9/10

Year released: 2008-2009

Love like rain...

"Love, like rain, can nourish from above, drenching couples with a soaking joy. But sometimes, under the angry heat of life, love dries on the surface and must nourish from below, tending to its roots, keeping itself alive."

- from the novel, "The five people you meet in heaven" by Mitch Albom

Dreamin....

All my life, I've been dreaming of you

                                        - Boots - 'Dreams feat. Beyonce' (2014)

Listen below:

Brief Album Review: Khalil Fong - '危险世界 (Dangerous World)'

Album release date: 2014
Genre: R&B/Soul, Cpop
Rating: 4.5/5
Brief Review by: jct

I was slightly disappointed with Khalil Fong's last two albums, (15, Back to Wonderland), but his latest album, 危险世界 (Dangerous World), released on April 11, 2014, is highly enjoyable! Dangerous World mainly sticks to the R&B/Soul genre, which I appreciate.

All the songs are a great listen, ranging from up-tempo R&B/pop to slow-tempo R&B/Soul. Khalil continues to provide strong lyrics, tasteful song production, and displays passionate vocals. He also showcases some of his rapping skills in at least 2 tracks. I, especially enjoy the latter half of the album. Overall, Dangerous World proves that Khalil Fong is still a very relevant and creative artist. This album is highly recommended!

Tracklist
01 Welcome
02 危险世界 | Dangerous World
03 Peace (feat. 袁娅维) | (feat. Tia Ray)
04 小方 | Little Fong
05 Soundcheck
06 黑白灰 | Black White Grey
07 桃花运 | Love Blossoms
08 特别的人 | Special Person
09 Weather Report
10 天气先生 | Weather Man
11 枫叶做的风铃 |  Autumn Leaves Wind Chime
12 Boarding
13 巴黎 | Paris
14 爱不来 (feat. 葛仲珊) | Love Doesn't Come (feat. Miss Ko)
15 僵尸 | Zombie
16 Lights Up

Anime Series Brief Reviews (Part 2)

Reviews of anime series that I have recently watched.

Magi: Kingdom of Magic

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy
Release date: 2013-2014
Episodes: 25

Plot
Aladdin, Alibaba, and Morgiana go their separate ways after spending time together in Sindria making new friends and preparing for what is coming. The story now begins to focus on Aladdin as he heads to Magnostadt in the hopes of learning how to become a truly powerful Magi. (Source: myanimelist)

Review
Magi: Kingdom of Magic continues where the first season left off. The plot in this season is well paced, and it is very enjoyable to watch the main characters (Aladdin, Alibaba and Morgiana) growing, learning new skills and meeting new friends. The fights in the last few episodes are also very intense and exciting. The art and animation are very well done. I especially like the Djinn equip and Extreme Magic. Overall, I would highly recommend this series.  (8.5/10)


Nagi no Asukara

Genre: drama, fantasy, romance
Release date: 2013-2014
Episodes: 26

Plot
Long ago, all humans lived in the ocean. But some who longed for the land abandoned the ocean, casting off the special raiments granted to them by the sea god to adapt them to life under the sea... Though mankind was divided into sea dwellers and land dwellers, each with different ways of thinking, they were all still fellow humans, and they continued to maintain contact as time went on.

Sakishima Hikari, Mukaido Manaka, Hiradaira Chisaki, and Isaki Kaname live in an undersea village, while Kihara Tsumugu lives on land. When these middle school second-year land and sea dwellers meet for the first time, their hearts begin to undulate like the tides. The youthful fantasy tale of these young people's lives unfolds in a strange and beautiful world.  (Source: myanimelist)

Review
The key highlight of this anime is the art and animation. The sceneries from under the sea to the land are all very beautiful. The story focuses on a love polygon that keeps on expanding and even surprises me at times. Other than romance, the story also has some good character development, and explores the concept of changes and how people react to them. Overall, I enjoy this series and the couples I ship for became canon, so I'm satisfied. (8/10)

Steins;Gate

Genre: sci-fi, thriller
Release date: 2011
Episodes: 25

Plot
Steins;Gate is set in the summer of 2010, approximately one year after the events that took place in Chaos;Head, in Akihabara.

Steins;Gate is about a group of friends who have customized their microwave into a device that can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN, who has been doing their own research on time travel, tracks them down and now the characters have to find a way to avoid being captured by them. (Source: myanimelist)

Review
This anime is a great portrayal of time travel and parallel worlds. It is interesting yet very sad watching Okabe travelled back to the past many times in an attempt to alter one specific incident in the future. However, no matter what he did, the outcome remains the same (at least in that particular world line). I really enjoy Okabe and Kurisu's relationship: their bickering, their trust, and care for one another.  My favourite quote by Okabe that describes their relationship is in episode 25 - "In any world line, any time, any place, I love you." A highly recommended anime! (8.5/10)


Neon Genesis Evangelion (series) + The End of Evangelion (movie)

Genre: action, drama, mecha, sci-fi, psychological
Release date: 1995-1996; movie -1997
Episodes: 26

Plot
In the year 2015, the Angels (huge, tremendously powerful, alien war machines) appear in Tokyo for the second time. The only hope for Mankind's survival lies in the Evangelion, a humanoid fighting machine developed by NERV, a special United Nations agency. Capable of withstanding anything the Angels can dish out, the Evangelion's one drawback lies in the limited number of people able to pilot them. Only a handful of teenagers, all born fourteen years ago, nine months after the Angels first appeared, are able to interface with the Evangelion. One such teenager is Shinji Ikari, whose father heads the NERV team that developed and maintains the Evangelion. Thrust into a maelstrom of battle and events that he does not understand, Shinji is forced to plumb the depths of his own inner resources for the courage and strength to not only fight, but to survive, or risk losing everything.

Movie: NERV is being attacked by SEELE and Rei becomes one with Lillith. Together with the Spear of Longinus and the completed EVA-series, Shinji will decide whether or not mankind will cease to exist. He has to decide now if he wants to stay alive or be dead, but his decision will affect all of humanity. (Source: myanimelist)

Review
It has a compelling plot with intense action scenes. However, the characters are not really likeable as they are constantly battling their inner conflicts and don't grow from it, especially Shinji. The ending is also unsatisfying as it left many important things unresolved. Thankfully, the movie, End of Evangelion, gives us a more complete wrap-up for the show. Overall, the story is interesting but there is room for improvement. (7.5/10)

Artist Bio: Bumkey (범키)

Profile
Real Name: Kwon Kibum (권기범)
Date of Birth: September 22, 1984
Debut Year: 2005
Profession: singer, songwriter

Career
Bumkey is a Korean R&B/Hip Hop singer. He debut in 2005 where he actively featured on other artists' tracks such as Dynamic Duo and TBNY. In 2010, Bumkey and TopBob formed a R&B/Hip Hop duo group called 2winS under CABA Entertainment. Without any real promotional activities and the fact that their entertainment company later shut down, the group eventually disappeared from the music scene.

Bumkey later return as a solo artist and joined a new entertainment label, Brand New Music. In 2014, he became a member and leader of the R&B/Hip Hop group, TROY.

He was selected as the 'R&B artist of the year' at the HIPHOPPLAYA Awards 2013.

Discography

As Solo artist
Digital Singles
2013  갖고놀래 (Attraction) feat. Dynamic Duo 
2013  Bad Girl (미친 연애) feat. E-Sens of Supreme Team 
2014  집이 돼줄게 (Home)

Album
2016   U-TURN

Collaboration
2005  Dynamic Duo - Love is feat. T & 권기범 (Bumkey)
2006  TBNY - Without U feat. 권기범 (Bumkey)
2006  All Black (Dok2 & Microdot) -  부재 (Absence) feat. Bumkey
2006  The Name (더네임) - This is Me (feat. Bumkey)
2008  TBNY - 잔상 feat. 권기범 (Bumkey), DJ Friz
2009  Dynamic Duo - 잔돈은 됐어요 ft. Garie and Bumkey
2009  Dynamic Duo - 왜 벌써가 ft. Bumkey
2009  HybRefine - Starlight Love feat. 권기범 (Bumkey)
2010  HybRefine - Tequilla Sunrise feat. Bumkey of 2winS & Rhyme-A
2010  Epik High - 바보 (Fool) feat. Bumkey 
2010  Supreme Team - Super Lady feat. Bumkey of 2winS
2010  Paloalto - Dreamer feat. Bumkey of 2winS
2011  B-Free - Leaving feat. Bumkey  
2011  Tablo - 밑바닥에서 (Try) feat. Bumkey  
2011  Dok2 - 그때 Goodday feat. Bumkey 
2011  Dok2 & Double K - Salute feat. Bumkey
2011  Yankie - 심술쟁이 feat. 2winS
2012  Bumkey & RhythmKing - Love Song  
2012  Primary - Love feat Bumkey, Paloalto  
2012  2LSON - Too Late (feat. Bumkey, Paloalto) 
2012  2LSON - The Lady (feat. Bumkey, Dok2) 
2012  SouLime (소울라임) - With U (Feat. Bumkey, Soul Dive) 
2012  Eluphant (이루펀트) - 별사탕 (Star Candy) (Feat. Bumkey) 
2012  Bizniz - Christmas Without You (너 없는 크리스마스) feat. Bumkey
2012  Dok2 - Can't Let You Go feat. Bumkey
2012  Leo Kekoa - Hello feat. Bumkey
2012  Bizniz - 싱글맨 (Single Man) feat. Bumkey
2013  Bumkey & Verbal Jint - 너에게만 (Only For You)  
2013  RhythmKing - Think About You feat. Bumkey, Ye Eun of Wonder Girls, Shorry J of Mighty Mouth   
2013  P-Type - 뿔 (Feat. Bumkey) 
2013  Verbal Jint - 비범벅 (Walking In The Rain) feat. Bumkey 
2013  Bumkey & San E - 이별의 그늘 (Shade of a Break-up) [original by Yoon Sang] 
2013  Infinite H - Special Girl (feat. Bumkey)
2014  GaIn - Fxxk U (feat. Bumkey) 
2014  Verbal Jint, San E, Bumkey, Swings, Phantom & Kanto - You Make Me Feel BRAND NEW   
2014  TopBob - 너만 보여 (Darling) feat. Bumkey 
2014  Mamamoo & Bumkey - 행복하지마 (Don't be Happy) 
2014  San E - 바디랭귀지 (Body Language) feat. Bumkey
2014  Wheesung & Bumkey - 얼마짜리 사랑  (How Much Is Your Love)


As a member of 2winS (2010-)
2010  2wingS (EP)

As a member of TROY (2014 - current)
Digital Singles
2014  Green Light
2014  Why are we? (변해가)


Source: itunes, maniadb

New Music: Shin Seung Hun (신승훈) - '그랬으면 좋겠어 (I Hope) (With Ra.D)' (2013)

Just discovered a new song that features Ra.D. It can be found in Shin Seung Hun's latest album, Great Wave, which was released in October 2013. The song, '그랬으면 좋겠어 (I Hope) with Ra.D', contains elements of R&B and Neo-Soul with amazing vocals by Ra.D!! I really enjoyed this remake of Shin Seung Hun's original song.

Listen below:

With Ra.D:


Original by Shin Seung Hun:

New Music: TROY (트로이) - '그린라이트 (Green Light)' (2014)

TROY (트로이) is a new R&B/Hip Hop group under the label, Brand New Music. TROY consists of 4 members: Bumkey, Kanto, Jaewoong, and Changwoo. They released their first single entitled "그린라이트 (Green Light)" on March 14, 2014. It is a smooth R&B/Hip Hop track mixed with some jazz and great vocals/rap. It is about getting away from the daily routines (eg. work, loud music, bright lights) and just going somewhere where you can see the stars.

Tracklist
1. 그린라이트 (Green Light)
2. 그린라이트 (Green Light) (Instrumental)

Listen below:


Lyrics:
Ha! Top 열린 자동차를 타고
어디든 나 달려가고 싶어
밀려있는 일 다 미뤄두고
바람 따라 떠나가고 싶어
Radio에 흐르는 노래
나도 몰래 흥얼거리네
쓸데없는 걱정은 버려, No more
너를 놓아줘

퍼즐처럼 틀에 맞춘 스케줄
그런 것들 때문에 넌 늘
시간에 쫓기다 보니까
잊고 살았던 낭만과 일탈

Excuse me, 잠깐 시간 좀 있습니까?

떠나볼까? Cancun Ibiza
뜸들이지 마, 지금이 딱이야

Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
내일의 걱정은 내일 해
왜 매일 해 자꾸 No!

뭘 망설이는데
지금 이 순간이 지나가면
어차피 똑같은 내일이 올 텐데

그냥 뭔가에 끌려 올라탄 차 시동을 걸어
클러치를 밟고 쓱 밀어 넣어 1단 기어 쭉
엑셀을 밟아
오늘 너와 나 Drive away 딱 맞아
여기저기 멀리 잘 다녀
왼손은 핸들 오른손은 변속
가끔은 Grab your hands

꽉 조여진 넥타이와 같이 매일
호흡곤란을 일으키며 어제 같은 하루를 Replay
Give me the green light
난 보고 싶어, 오늘 밤
시끄러운 네온사인 보다 반짝이는 Star
이 도시의 색깔은 탁해
That’s that Thang I don’t like
쿵쿵 베이스를 뒤로한 채 춤춰 All night
떠나 볼까 여행 혼자 반대로 행여
걱정 말고 다 할 일은 미뤄두기로
어지러운 이곳을 벗어나자고

Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
내일의 걱정은 내일 해
왜 매일 해 자꾸 No!

설레는 맘 어쩔 줄 몰라 여기가 천국
오늘 하루 걱정은 잠시 잊어 이건 선물
같아 받아도 되 어디로 갈까 산 아님 바다도 되
말만으로도 넌 기분 좋은 상상해

Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Give me the green light
(우 우 우 우)
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
내일의 걱정은 내일 해

왜 매일 해 자꾸 No! x2

Lyrics translated: 
Ha! I wanna get in a car with an open top and go anywhere
I wanna push back all the stacked up work and leave with the wind
Without knowing, I hum along to the song on the radio
Throw away the useless worries, no more
Let go of yourself

Your schedule is like a framed puzzle
Because of that, you’re always chased down by time
Forgetting the romance and adventure

Excuse me, do you have some time?

Wanna leave? To Cancun, Ibiza
Don’t hesitate, this is the perfect time

Give me the green light
Give me the green light
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Why do it every day? No

What are you hesitating for?
When this moment passes
A same day will come again tomorrow

Pulled by something, I ignite the engine
Stepping on the clutch, I put it into first gear
Stepping down on the accelerator
Today, you and I, we’ll drive away, it’s perfect
Let’s go far here and there
Left hand on the steering wheel, right hand on the gear
Sometimes, grab your hands

The tight necktie makes it hard to breathe
I replay the same day as yesterday
Give me the green light
I want to see them tonight
The twinkling stars that shine brighter than the noisy neon signs
The color of this city is so muddy
That’s that thang I don’t like
Putting behind the thumping bass, dance all night
Maybe I’ll go away by myself
Don’t worry and push back all your work
Let’s escape this dizzy place

Give me the green light
Give me the green light
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Why do it every day? No

I don’t know what to do with my racing heart, this is heaven
Forget the worries of today, this is a gift
We can have it together, where should we go? Mountains or the ocean?
Just by saying it, you start to get good thoughts

Give me the green light
Give me the green light
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Why do it every day? No

Give me the green light
Give me the green light
Yeah, Get away
Get away, Get away, Get away
Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Why do it every day? No


Lyrics (english translated) credit: kpoplyrics.net

New Music: Khalil Fong - '危險世界 (Dangerous World)' (2014)

Khalil Fong will be releasing a new album this April. He recently released the title track from the upcoming album entitled, "危險世界 (Dangerous World)". It's a mid-tempo R&B track with addictive beats and nice lyrics. Looking forward to his new album!! 

Lyrics: Khalil Fong
Composer: Khalil Fong 
Arranged & produced: Khalil Fong, Derrick Sepnio

Listen below: 



Lyrics: 

一條毒蛇別靠近
遇到老虎就要小心
避開獵人的陷阱
別總說那是命運

*緊緊握著我的手
衝出千變的迷宮
我不放開你的手
不讓你受傷害

**我在 這裡證明對你多愛
何時 證明對你的愛now 
再不需要你看left 再不需要你看right 

***在你面前 不管世界多危險 啊
有我站在你身邊 啊
保護你我不厭倦 啊
面對未來的一切一切一起體驗

水中鯉魚也著迷
千紙鶴帶來的含義
這是我們的天意
緣份沒有有效期

repeat * ** ***

一起感受這個地球不同的溫度
在我們的時代創造生命的旅途
用你的心就能發現愛無處不在
快伸出你的手別再怕
No no no no no 

repeat ** ***

#不管世界有多危險
我會一直在你身邊
保護著你我不會厭倦
每一天每一天
只要有你在我面前
就算一起走到邊緣
把它當作我們的起點
每一年每一年

repeat # X3

Lyrics translated:
Don’t approach the poisonous snake
Be careful when you see a tiger 
Avoid the hunter’s trap
Stop saying that is your fate

*Tightly grasp on to my hand
Escape the ever-changing maze
I won’t let go of your hand
I won’t let you get hurt

** I affirm how much I love you right here
When do I prove my love for you? Now
You don’t need to look left
You don’t need to look right

***I’m in front of you
No matter how dangerous the world is
You have me standing by your side
I won’t get tired of protecting you
I’ll face every impending challenge

Carp is swimming in the water
Thousand paper cranes bring forth prophecies
This is our destiny
Fate does not have a validity period

repeat * ** ***

Let’s feel the different temperature of Earth together 
Creating the journey of life in our lifetime
With your heart, we can find love anywhere
Quick, extend your hand, don’t be afraid
No no no no no

repeat ** ***

# No matter how dangerous the world is
I will always be by your side
I won’t get tired of protecting you
Every day every day
I just need you in front of me
Treat it as our starting point
Every year every year

repeat # x3

lyrics credit: jctmusicnotes
lyrics modified from: Goddess1 - onehallyu.com