Come, sirs, we must bustle!

Rochefort: This d'Artagnan... he lodges with you, does he not? We will find Monsieur d'Artagnan a suitable lodging in the Bastille for the time being.
M. Bonancieux: And afterwards?
Rochefort: [coldly] Once in the Bastille, there is no afterwards. 

No Asia-related. Or maybe not?

Some music

Not jazz yet, please be patient. 

As for now, few loud and noisy sounds which I didn't like, because of lack of the power in the lead vocal. But anyway I'm giving it here for trying.

Maya - is a female rock singer, and you can check her music too. I'm sorry if this post is not elaborated enough. I just got no time as for now. By the night, I will update this post with more stuff.

But I liked the single of Quaziq V, and the not new but requested album of Miji. Sometimes cheezy, but who cares?

Song Junggi on SKKS

I just got this in my KBS newsletter. I checked the website, and voila!

The boy is cute and kinda honest about his work. But I must say - Dirty Carnival? With your face?? 

And I'm not naive, I don't believe either in SKKS 2 or a movie. Would be nice to have another opportunity to drool over Yucheon in robes and gat, but I know it won't happen.

Article for petto and Kang Dongwon lovers out there, keke...

Nightmares domino

It's always like this, when one bad thing happens, it always causes other bad things to follow (I almost wrote "bed", ekhemm). I know I'm beating the dead horse, cause the news are all over the place at least for 2 weeks, but I can't believe it still.

HOW ON EARTH ANYONE WANTS TO RE-MAKE THAT CRAP??

That crap being Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, jdrama.

SM Entertainment (another reason for hatin' to add. This way, the mountain of my disdain has overgrown Himalayas) plans to remake that... that something. I'm within the minority on Earth that hated that drama with all my might. I didn't read the manga, but I doubt it would turn me into feverish fan of abovementioned series. So OK, bring it on, SMEnt, I can take everything! I'm starting my training routine today anyway!

Some updated disturbing images follow, so be prepared.

Pan-Asianism again?

   Oh well, Manchuria also belongs to Japan because it was occupied for couple of years (1931 - 1945, from Mukden incident). And let's not forget about Philippines, why they never thought about giving all their teritory to Japan again? Tsunami is one thing, but the move nationalistic politicians are performing is another. Years of reconciliation may go in vain if this happens. And if I know the sick aspirations of Japanese leaders - it will.

This will spark Korean nationalistic tendencies as well. 

The history books for students in Japan are already full of horrendous mistakes as the authors and Ministry tampered with facts, but this is another wrong point politicians are scoring. Preying on those imperial dreams and ambitions of people is a display of non-existant morale and low understanding of the history. But then again, those people who glorify the past (ah Aurelia Legenda!) in contrast with sad contemporary times (ah, bleak Iron Days, mappō, Kali Yuga, whatever!) are not extremely versed in knowledge of the history. Nationalism always caused the fall of empires and individuals alike. Being proud of one's country history is one thing, but distorting it and fanatic zeal for its "achievements" is something completely different. Funny thing, in Japan there are not that many books on 16th century wars (Imjin Wars), that ruined Joseon Kingdom completely, to the least peasant. But there are mangas on Asahara with his whole shitty messages. And Asahara is not shown and drawn as a psychopath that he is, but a happy, smiling bearded man. Just like Santa in white robes.

The article is below.

To be... or ehm... I have the photoshoot!

  

   80% of Korean Teen Celebs Do Not Attend School Regularly

So what? We all know about this. No one could convince me, not even with a thousand blings and peacock make-up, that with tight schedules as usually entertainers have, one is able to attend the classes. I'm not that clueless. So if they are unable to attend, I'd say - drop it. Not everyone has to put M.A. before the name anyway. Do what you do best and stop pretending. At least IU is honest as she said she won't be attending the college because of lack of time.

The other issues are more serious though. We had this talk not once and not twice over on DA and in private. Entertainment uses its stars to the maximum. And the nature can't stand the void, so if someone is not willing, there are others who will.

The article is below.

The Greed, The Power, The Payback

 

   Midas was the king of Pessinus, capital of Phrygia, a region in Asia Minor. He was the adopted son of Gordias and Cybele and was well known for his pristine rose garden and love of the pleasures of life.

(...) The leader of the satyrs, entrusted with Dionysus' education, was Silenus. One day, completely in character for a satyr, Silenus became intoxicated and passed out in Midas' rose garden. The peasants found him and brought him before their king. Luckily, Midas recognized Silenus and treated him well for five days and nights. During this time, Silenus entertained Midas and his court with fantastic tales.

Dionysus came to Midas and was glad to be reunited with Silenus his surrogate father. He decided to reward Midas for his hospitality and granted him one wish. Midas wished that everything he touched be turned to gold. Dionysus warned him about the dangers of such a wish, but Midas was too distracted with the prospect of being surrounded by gold to listen. Dionysus gave him the gift. Initially, King Midas was thrilled with his new gift and turned everything he could to gold, including his beloved roses. His attitude changed, however, when he was unable to eat or drink since his food and wine were also changed to unappetizing gold. He even accidentally killed his daughter when he touched her, and this truly made him realize the depth of his mistake. Desperate, Midas pleaded to Dionysus for help. Dionysus instructed Midas to bathe in the headwaters of the Pactolus River, and the wish would be washed away. Midas went to the river, and as soon as he touched the water, the river carried away the golden touch. The gold settled in the sands of the Pactolus River and was carried downstream to Lydia, one of the richest kingdoms in the ancient world and the source of the earliest coinage. (...)

by Anna Baldwin

"Midas." Encyclopedia Mythica from Encyclopedia Mythica Online.
<http://www.pantheon.org/articles/m/midas.html>
[Accessed March 27, 2011].

This way we can go into the drama called Midas.

JYJ - few other videos

   I'd like to thank the person who tirelessly makes those videos possible to be found. Please, add either a watermark or just nickname in the file name, because there is no info on it. And the file is available on public search. Nevertheless, I'm deeply grateful.

In one of these videos boys are talking about the books they are currently reading. I can't write more, because staring at the picture above causes me to forget all letters and words...

Korean Youngsters Unhappier Than Chinese, Japanese

   Hmm, the survey doesn't look that good, but as every survey, it has to be taken with a grain of salt. I don't trust any of the polls and sociology. Sociology takes some cell and treats it as the whole tissue. Polls and ratings don't have any impact on me either. But one thing is sure - in many societies youngsters are less and less happy. I know in my place it's the same.

Korean Artists and NGO in motion

   Two months ago I was looking frantically for any news on that and all I could find (I mean news on some substantial help, not "let's record the song and sell it" crap) was Park Yongha, Kim Namgil and JYJ boys. Now, looks like more artists do more than talking.

This time it's about Lee Seungcheol.