While I've been busy indulging with Shin Hyesung's solo albums and project album with Lyn, I've also very much enjoyed some of the solos by other Shinhwa members.
Here's a song from Kim Dongwan's first solo album, "Kim Dongwan is", titled 사랑이 가여워 (Sarangi Kayeoweo). It has a very different melody, which I very much enjoy.
Kim Dong Wan - 사랑이 가여워 (Sarangi Kayeoweo)
The latest mini album by M (Lee Minwoo) is much more to my taste than his other solo albums. From funky jazz to soul genre, I find his voice very soothing, very jazzy and very sexy. In my humble opinion, I think he sounds great with this genre and I'm absolutely looking forward for more of these. Most songs in the album are utmost enjoyable, with these 4 on top of the rest.
M (Lee Minwoo) - Believe in Love
M (Lee Minwoo) - Believe in Love (Sentimental Ver)
M (Lee Minwoo) - Just One More Night
M (Lee Minwoo) - Just One More Night (M's Romanticize Ver)
Extra extra! I am now completely submerged by the Hallyu wave!! Not just K-dramas, but with K-pop as well!!
Though I've been listening to Korean songs for the past couple of months, I haven't really considered myself as a K-pop "victim", but I guess the days of living in denial finally needs to end, as of today. I just received my orders from Yesasia, my first 2 Korean albums. Both by Shin Hyesung, now officially my favourite Korean artist.
L: Shin Hye Sung - The Beginning, New Days (Special Edition) R: Shin Hye Sung + Lyn - He Said...She Said...
"The Beginning, New Days" is Shin Hyesung's 2nd album, a work of art, released in Aug 2007. The special edition differs from the first release with 3 new extra songs, all of which is every penny worth.
First Person - Shin Hyesung (Vol2)
Even If I Erase, Throw Away, Forget... - Shin Hyesung (Vol2, Special Edition)
"He Said...She Said" is a 2nd collaboration by Shin Hyesung and Lyn, after their first duet song "Love...after".
Love...after - Shin Hyesung & Lyn (Winter Story)
Having completely captured by both their beautiful vocals, at the announcement of their new collaboration album (He Said...She Said), I knew i had to get it.
I got it pre-ordered :)
(also just having fun with my sis's new DSLR camera :P)
그대죠(Its You) by Shin Hyesung & Lyn
I shall now be indulging with the songs from both albums.... and will write up a little more in detail. Meanwhile, enjoy the songs I've shared :)
While the Eastern wave have been around for at least 10 years, I've just been a little to slow to be submerged by it.The Korean heat wave came some years later than the Japanese heat wave, but it has hit us hard nevertheless.
As for me, I didn't get caught in the J-wave, but the K-wave sure got to me! Rather late, i would say (only since a couple of months ago) but I think I sank really fast and am still sinking into the deepness that one can only imagine! First it was the K-dramas, now its K-pop.
One video on Youtube.com lead to another, and I have unknowingly been charmed by a Korean boy band by the name of Shinhwa. The band have debuted for 9 years, but I have just heard of them some 2 months ago. Despite them being a boy band, I wasn't at all attracted to their songs, but rather their charm on screen. The 6 guys from the band are just so much fun to watch. But since they are a band, I should at least give their songs a chance, right? And I eventually discovered the lead vocal, a talented singer with a voice that melts your heart from within.....There's not enough words to describe how much I love his voice and his songs and his performance and..and.... well, I think this is the time to let the song speak for itself.
Gatteun Saenggak (Same Thought) by Shin Hyesung (신혜성)
This duet is the main title track for movie "Sinking of Japan", Korean version.
Keep Holding U - Shin Hyesung thanX Sunmin Live
While I love watching all of them, and love Shin Hyesung's voice and songs, this duet titled "爱情彼岸" by Kim Dongwan and He Jie (何洁) has absolutely changed my admiration for Kim Dongwan. Its just beautiful! Oh, have I mentioned that he's Korean singing this Chinese song? Loving it!
