New Year in Korea

These are images from Korea, celebrating New Year 2009.
About 70,000 showed up at Bo Shin Gak, Seoul, and some of them were protesting against the present Korean government, Lee Myung Park's government.

People who did protest carried yellow balloons that said "Adieu 2008, Out 2MB(which is Lee Myung Park)".

To prevent this protest, 12,000 police officers were standing there, taking away their balloons and other protesting tools.

I hope this year really goes well, unlike 2008.

[Lyrics/Translation] Wonderful - Big Bang

[Pronounciation]
dodaeche mwoga geuri sujubeo geomnaeji malgo dagawa
your wonderful (you make me crazy)
neoegen teukbyeolhan geu mueon gal neukkil su isseo malhaebwa
your wonderful (talk to me baby)
ttaeron himdeulgo jichil ttaedo itgo maebeon datugo siljeungdo neukkigo
hajiman arajwo neoppuni rangeol mideobwa
your wonderful (your so amazing)

ma ma girl yo love geudaen homneon i sesang dan hanbangui yeokjeon (strike)
seulpeohajima duryeowohajima naege da teoreonwa
naega neul gyeote isseojulge (neol jikyeojulkke)
yeop jaril chaewojulkke your my my my my girl i'll be your man

nan neoui gippeumgwa seulpeum jikyeojullae ttatteutammaneul deumppuk
jeonhae ye nan eonjekkajina ni gyeote isseo deundeunhan majingga
saramdeureun uril bureowohae eojjeomyeon geuraeseo neon deo duryeowohae
ije geureon geokjeong butdeureo mae Cool hage saenggakhamyeon dwae I don't care

(nega manyak honjaramyeon) neodo nawa gatdamyeon
(nega manyak wonhandamyeon ) chinguga doejulkke
(i bami gil dahamyeon) naega pillyohadamyeon
jujeohaji malgo naegero i need you right now baby

dodaeche mwoga geuri sujubeo geomnaeji malgo dagawa
your wonderful (you make me crazy)
neoegen teukbyeolhan geu mueon gal neukkil su isseo malhaebwa
your wonderful (talk to me baby)
ttaeron himdeulgo jichil ttaedo itgo maebeon datugo siljeungdo neukkigo
hajiman arajwo neoppuni rangeol mideobwa
your wonderful (your so amazing)

yo yo honey honey jasingameul gajyeo
seulgeumeoni wae geurae wae neoneun wae babogachi
haneobsi jagajiji wae namdeulgachi gilgeorieseo
gabyeoun seukinswipjeongdon bukkeureowohajima
girl neon dalla dalla naega wonhaneungeol ara geuraeseo deo kkeullijanha

oksange ollaga sorichyeobwa geudaereul bamhaneul kkwak chage geuryeobwa
ne saenggage oneuldo gaseum ttwinda neol bureuneun i norae hwansange jamginda
high high neomu geuphaji anke high high neomu gwahaji anke
high high we so fly alright iboda deo joheul sun eopda

(nega manyak honjaramyeon) neodo nawa gatdamyeon
(nega manyak wonhandamyeon) chinguga doejulkke
(i bami gil dahamyeon) naega pillyohadamyeon
jujeohaji malgo naegero i need you right now baby

dodaeche mwoga geuri sujubeo geomnaeji malgo dagawa
your wonderful (you make me crazy)
neoegen teukbyeolhan geu mueon gal neukkil su isseo malhaebwa
your wonderful (talk to me baby)
ttaeron himdeulgo jichil ttaedo itgo maebeon datugo siljeungdo neukkigo
hajiman arajwo neoppuni rangeol mideobwa
your wonderful (your so amazing)

you&me dagachi wiro go go you&me da ttara haeyo go go
you&me everybody go go go your wonderful (big bang big bang)

[Translation]

2008
We're back, woo
It's all about you sweetie
It's so hip
To get a lil' something like this y'all
Let's go Big Bang second round

Why are you being so shy, don't be afraid and come closer
you're wonderful (you make me crazy)
I can feel something special from you, so tell me what it is
you're wonderful (talk to me baby)
Sometimes it's hard, feel tired, fight occasionally, feel hatred
But know this, I believe that you are the only one
you're wonderful (you're so amazing)

Ma ma girl, yo, you are a home-run, you're out of this world (strike)
Don't be sad, don't be afraid, leave everything to me
I will always be next to you (I will protect you)
I will fill your side, you're my my my my girl, I'll be your man

I will protect your happiness and sadness, I will only deliver warmness
I am a strong mazinger who is always next to you
People are jealous of us, maybe that is making you more afraid
Don't worry about it now, you just need to think cool, I don't care

(If you are alone)if you are the same as me
(If you want)I will be your friend
(If this night feels long)if you need me
Don't hesitate and come to me, I need you right now, baby

Why are you being so shy, don't be afraid and come closer
you're wonderful(you make me crazy)
I can feel something special from you, so tell me what it is
you're wonderful (talk to me baby)
Sometimes it's hard, feel tired, fight occasionally, feel hatred
But know this, I believe that you are the only one
you're wonderful (you're so amazing)

Yo yo honey honey, have some confidence
Why are you being furtive like a fool? Why do you become so small like others?
Don't be shy about light skinship on the street
Girl, you are different, you know I want you, so I'm more attracted to you

I scream on the rooftop, I draw you so the night sky can be filled
My heart beats again from the thought of you, a song reminding me of you locks me in a fantasy
high high not too fast, high high not too much
high high we're so fly, alright nothing can be better than this

(If you are alone)If you are the same as me
(If you want)I will be your friend
(If this night feels long)If you need me
Don't hesitate and come to me, I need you right now, baby

Why are you being so shy, don't be afraid and come closer
you're wonderful(you make me crazy)
I can feel something special from you, so tell me what it is
you're wonderful (talk to me baby)
Sometimes it's hard, feel tired, fight occasionally, feel hatred
But know this, I believe that you are the only one
you're wonderful (you're so amazing)

You & me, Everybody to the top, go go
You & me, Everyone follow go go
You & me, Everybody go go go
You're wonderful (BIG BANG BIG BANG)

[Lyrics/Translation] Yeohanggi/Travel Log - Dong Bang Shin Ki

[Pronunciation]

gah mahn hee noo wuh goo reum eul bah rah boh dah
haet sahl ee bee choo ee myuhn nah neun noon eul gahm goh
jahm shee geu ruh dah ee ruh nah naht suhn gee reul guhd geht jee
nuh reul dah shee ddoh nae mahm eh dahm goh suh

juh bah dah wee reul guh reu myuhn
nuh yeh geh dah eul soo ee sseul kkah
nuh reul mahn nahn myuhn nah yae mah eum dah juhn hae jool geh
ee gee reul ddah rah guhd dah gah
oo yuhn hee nah reul mahn nah myuhn
nah yae een sah reul bah dah jwuh...

ah cheem hae gah dduh oh reu goh ee sseul ddae
chahn rahn haet duhn gahm dong eul (nuh reul geh mahn moh reu gah)
juhn hae joo goh sheep uh ssuh
oh rae juhn shee gahn ee moh yuh oh neul ee dweh goh
nah yae mah eum ehn nee gah heul luh

juh bah dah wee reul guh reu myuhn (guh reu myuhn)
nuh yeh geh dah eul soo ee sseul kkah (eul soo ee sseul kkah)
nuh reul mahn nahn myuhn nah yae mah eum dah juhn hae jool geh
ee gee reul ddah rah guhd dah gah (guhd dah gah)
oo yuhn hee nah reul (OOH~~) mahn nah myuhn
nah yae een sah reul bah dah jwuh...

ee jyuh jeen shee gahn deul eul guh seul luh gah boh myuhn
nae gah tae uh nah gee juhn ae nuhl bohl soo ee sseul kkah...

juh bah dah wee reul guh reu myuhn (OH~~..)
nuh yeh geh dah eul soo ee sseul kkah (I LOVE YOU)
nuh reul mahn nahn myuhn nah yae mah eum (nah yae mah eum) dah juhn hae jool geh
ee gee reul ddah rah guhd dah gah (OH~)
oo yuhn hee nah reul (YEAH~) mahn nah myuhn
nah yae een sah reul bah dah jwuh (bah dah jwuh~~)

juh hah neul kkeut eh dah eu myuhn (juh hah neul kkeut eh dah eu myuhn)
nuh yeh geh juhn hahl soo ee sseul kkah
nuh reul mahn nah myuhn ee mah eum eul dah mahl hae jool geh
too myung hae jeen kkoom chuh ruhm
nee gah ee gee reul guh reul ddae
nae gah yuh gee suh ee sseul geh~

HOH~ muhl jee ah neun shee gahn eh~
(GOOD NIGHT~~) nuh wah hahm kkeh ee goh~... sheep uh..

[Translation]

[JaeJoong]
Silently gazing at the clouds
I close my eyes against the glare of the sun
[JunSu]
After a while’s rest, I start walking down the unfamiliar path
You fill my heart yet again

[ChangMin]
If I walked on the sea, will I be able to reach you?
If we meet, I’d give you my whole heart
If I meet you by chance along that path
[JunSu]
Please acknowledge me

[YooChun]
I wanted to express how touched I was when the morning sun rose
[YunHo]
All the old times merged together forming today
My heart is filled with you

[All]
If I walked on the sea, will I be able to reach you?
If we meet, I’d give you my whole heart
If I meet you by chance along that path
Please acknowledge me

[JunSu]
If I go against the forgotten time
Will I be able to see you before I'm reborn?

[All]
If I walked on the sea, will I be able to reach you?
If we meet, I’d give you my whole heart
If I meet you by chance along that path
Please acknowledge me

[All]
If I reached the ends of the skies,
Will I be able to communicate with you?
If I meet you, I’ll tell you everything in my heart
Just like a clear dream
When you’re walking down this path,
[YooChun]
I’ll be here

[JaeJoong]
I want to be with you in the near future

[Lyrics/Translation] Sunset Glow - Big Bang

[Pronunciation]

let's go yes we're back again with imunse fresh collaboration 2008 it's bigbang

geudaen asinayo itjanhayo jigeum geudaega neomu geuriwoyo
gogae sugyeo nunmul humchyeoyo dangsinui ireumeul bulleoyo
kkok ireoke nal namgyeodugo tteonagayaman haenneunji

neoman saenggakhamyeon meori apeo dokhadi dokhan sul gateo

sulppunigesseo byeongiji maeil arha nuwo myeot beoninji naeil
imyeon tto jamkkan ijeotdaga tto morejjeumimyeon saenggangnagetjiman
geuraedo eotteokhae ajik nae sarang yuhyohande
doraolkkeorago mitneunde nan neoman gidarineunde

nan neoreul saranghae i sesangeun neo ppuniya
sorichyeo bureujiman jeo daedap eomneun noeulman burkge taneunde

hoksi geudaega mianhaehandamyeon nae eolgul bogi duryeopdamyeon
girl geureon geokjeong hadeoldeoldeol ma neoramyeon himi peolpeolpeol na

bogo sipeun geudae eolgul jeo bulgeun noeureul
darma deo seulpeojineungeor

oh baby baby da jinagan sigan uriga hamkkehan chueok itjin marajwoyo
nuneul gama sori eobsi nal bulleojundamyeon eonjerado dallyeo galkkeyo
everyday everynight i need you

nan neoreul saranghae i sesangeun neo ppuniya
sorichyeo bureujiman jeo daedap eomneun noeulman burkge taneunde


areumdawotdeon geudae moseubeul ijen bol sun eopgetjiman
huhoen eobseo geujeo barabol su itge burkge tajuo

Ah- Ah- Ah- Ah-

haega tteugo haega jine noeul biche seulpeojine
dari tteugo dari jine sewol soge na ttohan mudyeojine

haega tteugo haega jine noeul biche seulpeojine
dari tteugo dari jine geudae gieok ttohan mudyeojine

nan neoreul saranghae i sesangeun neo ppuniya
sorichyeo bureujiman jeo daedap eomneun noeulman burkge taneunde

nan neoreul saranghae i sesangeun neo ppuniya
sorichyeo bureujiman jeo daedap eomneun noeulman burkge taneunde

Ah- Ah- Ah- Ah-

[Translation]

[TOP] let's go
[GD] yezzir (haha)
[TOP] we're back again with lee mun sae
[GD] that's right, fresh collaboration
[TOP] 2008
[GD] it's BIG BANG (yea, yea, whassup)

[TOP] dear do you know, i really miss you right now
i wipe off tears with my head down, i call your name
[YB] did you really have to leave me like this
[TOP] my head hurts when i think about you, (you're) like really strong alcohol

[GD] would it be just alcohol? you are a sickness. i lie down everyday, how many times has it been?
i will forget for a bit tomorrow then i will think (of you) again day after tomorrow
what can i do, my love is still valid
i believe that you will come back, i wait for you only

Chorus:
i love you, you are the only one in this world
i shout out loud but only that unanswerable sunset is burning bright

[TOP] if you are feeling sorry (or) afraid of seeing my face
girl don't worry, if it's you, i feel strong
[SR] your face that i miss looks like that sunset glow thus i feel sadder

[DS] oh baby baby please don’t forget about all of past times, memories we shared
[YB] i will run to you anytime if you call me silently with your eyes closed
[GD] every day, every night i need you

Repeat Chorus

[GD] (Ta- take it to the bridge)
[DS] i won’t be able to see your beautiful visage anymore
[YB] but i have no regret, just burn bright so i can just gaze (at you)

ah- ah- ah- ah-

[GD] (let's go, yea yea, sing it together, come on)

[TOP] the sun rises, the sun sets, i become saddened by the sunset glow
the moon rises, the moon sets, i become dull too, as time passes by

[GD] the sun rises, the sun sets, i become saddened by the sunset glow
the moon rises, the moon sets, memories of you become dull too

Repeat Chorus x2

[GD] (once again, let's go, yea yea
know who? BIG BANG)

ah- ah- ah- ah-

Rain Is Now Promoting Asia

Rain has performed his goodbye stage on Popular Songs(Inkigayo-SBS) on December 21, 2008.

This is his performance.He sang "Fresh Woman" and "Rainism".



During this performance, he was a little bit embarrassed, because he could not find his glasses at the part where he put his glasses on.

However, he just gave a shy smile, which many fans liked it.

His glasses were actually out of the stage.

Now, Rain will be promoting his "Rainism" over Asia.

He surely is a busy man!!

Kara - another failure or another success?

Kara made a pretty successful comeback recently.

Their main title song is "Pretty Girl". It is a catchy song, but there are some funny English usages...

For example, the main chorus is "If you wanna pretty", it should have been "If you wanna be pretty".

In my opinion, the song writer had to match the rhythm so had to cut the "be" part.

So far, they are doing an excellent job. They do amazing performances and their fan base is widening.

This is their comeback performance on Music Bank [2008/12/05]



Kara had not been in popular female groups, since they did not have a good luck competing against SNSD and Wonder Girls and their original concept was somewhat tough.

However, Kara now sees the chance, with their catchy song and cute performances.