OMK! Ep. 2: KCON 2014

Hello everyone! As usual, long time no talk! & I know, I always apologize for the lack of posts, but I'm slowly learning how to be a better blogger/YouTuber. 

Today, I'm bringing you the essential things you need to know about KCON 2014, if you plan on going. :)

What? KCON is the biggest Hallyu event that occurs in the United States.

When? Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th

Where? Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena

Who?

Special Guests:

• Jun Sung Ahn
• Aimee Lee Lucas
• Girlfriday
• Javabeans
• Mister. Popo
• Patrick
• JRE
• KML
• coffeeATmyhouse
• CoCo Avenue
• Dylan Jacob
• KSpazzing
• Lindsay Roberts
• Shannon Rudder
• Arnelle "Elly" Nonon
• Cortney
• Jasmine
• Euny Hong
• Brianna Newman
• Cindy Zimmer
• Corey Stiles
• Coyee Burgin
• Kim Le
• Janelle Hampton

Artists:

Girls Generation

BTS

CNBlue

IU

Vixx

[UPDATE]

B1A4

Teen Top

Jung Joon Young

[UPDATE]

Lee Seung Gi

SPICA

G-Dragon

[UPDATE]

Concert Line-Up!

Saturday, August 9th:

• B1A4
• G-Dragon
• IU
• Teen Top
• Vixx

Sunday, August 10th:

• BTS
• CNBlue
• Girls' Generation
• Jung Joon Young
• Spica

Tickets?

P1 ($250 individual / $400 combo): 

• 1 M Countdown Concert Ticket
• 2-Day KCON Convention Pass
• Pass for either Artist Signing or Hi-Touch
• P1 Exclusive KCON Goodie Bag

P2 ($200 individual / $320 combo):

• 1 M Countdown Concert Ticket
• 2-Day KCON Convention Pass
• P2 Exclusive KCON Goodie Bag

P3 ($150 individual / $225 combo) 

P4 ($100 individual / $140 combo) 

P5 ($50 individual / $70 combo):

• 1 M Countdown Concert Ticket
• 2-Day KCON Convention Pass
• KCON Goodie Bag

[UPDATE]

Combo Ticket Sales: Tuesday, July 1st @ 10:00 a.m. (PST)

Individual Ticket Sales: Thursday, July 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. (PST)

Buy Tickets Here!

FAQ:

Q: Will the artist line-up be the same for both concerts?

A: No.

Q: What is the full line-up going to be?

A: The full artist line-up has not been revealed yet, but will be announced BEFORE tickets go on sale.

If you guys still have questions about KCON, all of their official pages will be linked at the end of this post, or you can leave a comment & I will answer your concerns. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Please make sure to follow this blog & subscribe to my YouTube channel for more K-Pop related posts & videos. :)

KCON Links:

Official Website: kconusa.com

FAQ Page: FAQ

Contest Site: kconusa.jammer.fm

Twitter: @kconusa

Instagram: @kconusa

Facebook: KCON

YouTube: KCONUSA

Tumblr: blog.kconusa.com

Official OMK! Episode 1

Hi guys!! It's been such a long time since I last posted anything! I hope you all missed me as much as I missed you. :)

Since it's been awhile, I am excited to announce that this will be the first of many Kpop related videos. I know I already started a few of the OMK! updates, here, on the blog, but I also intended on starting a video series for this segment, so here's the first episode.

This is the first YouTube video I've ever created so pardon any awkward moments or weirdness. I promise it will get better! ( ^ - ^ )

Today's episode covers the recent release of the official GOT7 fandom name, I GOT7, as well as mine and other netizens' opinions. 

Please be sure to let me know your thoughts on this week's topic and also any tips or suggestions you have for me to improve upon this new series.

Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow this blog!

Until next time. :)

MV Breakdown! BTS - Just One Day

Hello everyone! I was not expecting to have this posted today, but I could not sleep, so here's, yet, another "MV Breakdown!"

Of course, you all already know how much I love Bangtan Boys, so naturally I have a breakdown of their latest music video, "Just One Day."

Now, this video is very different from the usual side of the boys we're used to seeing: a very tough, manly, and hard-hitting image. The music video highlights a sweeter and softer side to them that definitely gives fans even more of a reason to fall for them! ( > v < )

Let's start off with the whole ambience of the video. 

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The setting is very, very simple, just a white background, chairs (for each member), and shadows. Watching the video for the first time, I was definitely caught off guard because the background was so plain that all I could focus on was the boys themselves, which is an ingenious way to highlight them. You have no choice, but to pay attention to them because there's nothing else to really look at. The shadows, one of a clock and the other of bars (which I interpreted as a window), represent a sense of passing time, just like when the sun is setting -- hence the lyrics "if only I had just one day," a very limited timeframe. The only change in scenery is the spotlight sequence where Jimin, V, J-hope, and Jungkook are dancing, which, again, is a great way to highlight their dancing skills.

The white background also creates a feeling of sincerity and purity for the video. They're singing about having a chance to get to know this girl and how much they would cherish spending time with her, so this atmosphere of sincerity and pure intentions makes the song that much more meaningful. (This theme of "sincerity and purity" is also accentuated through their outfits.)

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The song, itself, stays quite true to their style, a Hip-Hop/Rap sound, but leaning more toward an R&B feel. What I've really enjoyed about this album, that reflects a lot of old school Hip-Hop, is the simple beat of the songs that allow the lyrics to shine. 

Their outfits emulate the school/teenage love theme of the album with their uniform-like cardigans, collared button-ups, and ties. The second set of outfits also mirrors their usual edgier, street wear looks, but with more of a hipster influenced style for a more cleaned-up, put together image.

Lastly, and my favorite part of Kpop videos, the choreography. 

I really enjoyed the choreography for this song/video because it leans more toward lyrical Hip-Hop versus the typical, blunt movements of a traditional Hip-Hop dance style. The choreography reflects a lot of what the song is about from simple things such as holding their hand to the ripples and isolations/ticking to imitate time. I also appreciated Jimin, V, J-Hope, and Jungkook's solo dance sections because their advanced techniques are both aesthetically pleasing and shows off how talented they are.

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Overall, I really enjoyed this video for its simplicity. It truly allows us to focus on each member and their talents, plus we're given another reminder of how good looking they are. ;) The essential aura of the video, "sincerity, innocence, and purity," makes you love the song even more because it makes you feel like they really mean what they're saying. Come on, who wouldn't want BTS to serenade them? ( > 3 < )

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As always, thank you for reading! Let me know in the comments what you think about Bangtan Boys' latest music video, or just what you love about them, in general. :P 

Please make sure to follow this blog for more Kpop related topics!

Until next time. :)

Pit Tickets Contest!

Hello everyone. :) Remember that contest I mentioned? Well, it has officially started!!

So here's the basics of the LA Kpop Festival Pit Tickets Contest!

Duration: Monday, March 31st @ 12:30pm - Friday, April 4th @ 11:59pm

Prize: 25 participants will be randomly chosen to win a pair of Standing Pit Tickets. The winners will be announced on Monday, April 7th.

Eligibility: You must be 13 years of age or older during the time of the contest.

How to Enter: Retweet their poster on Twitter and/or share the poster on Facebook (make sure it's public so they can see it).

FAQ: There is no limit to how many times you can retweet or share the poster. :D

For more information, check out their "Rules and Regulations" page.

Good luck to everyone! :)

Update: LA Kpop Festival Concert Tickets

Hi guys! Did all of you remember to wake up for those concert tickets? I hope so, and congrats to those that got theirs! :)

For those of you that, unfortunately, could not get a ticket, here's some good news; you still have a chance!

On Monday, March 31st, at 10:00 am PST, the LA Kpop Festival will be holding a contest on their Facebook and Twitter pages for a chance to win a pair of Pit Tickets!! 

The only requirements explained, so far, are to like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Despite the fact that Ticketmaster was quick to sell out on tickets, the LA Kpop Festival announced yesterday that should more tickets become available, they will be sure to update everyone via Facebook and Twitter. 

Many fans were also quite upset that a lot of people were selling the tickets they obtained for ridiculous prices, some up to $250+, in which the LA Kpop Festival also noted that they do not condone the sale of concert tickets.

There have also been a few kind fans out their who were generous enough to simply give their extra tickets away to those who were not able to get one. 

( ^ - ^ )

[Side Note: In my opinion, we all just want a chance to see our favorite idols in person. Especially as international fans, it can be very difficult for us to come across a great opportunity such as this free concert. So for those who are trying to make a profit off of this concert, do consider those who want this just as bad as others, but cannot afford it. Another thing to consider is that those who are willing to pay for these tickets are condoning the behavior of those who sell them. It's understandable that all of us terribly want to attend the concert, but both sides are at fault. This whole practices seems a bit immoral, in my honest opinion. Just saying.]

They also announced yesterday that there were physical tickets still available at the HwaGae Traditional Market in LA.

Other, unofficial, ticket information floating among netizens is that Ticketmaster will most likely release more tickets in the future since they are known to release tickets in waves. This first distribution could have been used to obtain a general idea on the amount of interest for the concert. Many netizens also do not believe that the 100,000 capacity of the coliseum has been filled. 

All we can do now is cross our fingers for more opportunities to obtain tickets!

 For more updates on this upcoming concert and other hallyu related topics, make sure to follow this blog. :)

Also, let me know in the comments down below how you feel about the sale of concert tickets. Do you think it's okay? Or not? Or maybe you just don't care. Leave your opinions down below because I'd love to hear them! Feel free to share any other information you have on the concert, as well.

Thanks for reading; until next time!