Check this out & SNSD Into the new world
August 30, 2011 
5:29 PM ♥
This .gif look so wrong in so many ways than one. Although this is pretty cute and takes your mind away from what Kyuhyun is actually laughing about. It would be helpful if I could find the show where this .GIF is cut from.
CLICK THE IMAGE! & IT WILL DIRECT YOU TO [[[KOREABOU]]]
@Koreabou a site from a fellow MT'er. I discovered it today while I was surfing MT and dropping on everyone's pages. This shocked me as I finally found a whole bunch of .GIF of KPOP STARS. xD
Also for the past day or two I have been searching SNSD's debut days it makes me curious how they performed back then and I find it more energized than their performances today, but I guess you can tell the energy coming from rookies and veterans.
CHECK THIS OUT.
This was from back in 2009 when SBS Idol Big Show aired. ENJOY
And this is from SNSD's first broadcast.
This is by far the latest that they performed this song as I know of xD. I'm so bad at keeping up with things I am sorry.
ENJOY! everyone
I know the posts today is just crapppy but oh well.
KARA confirmed September Comback! Tracklist & Album Jacket!
August 26, 2011 10:17 PM ♥
The long awaited comeback of KARA is now just around the corner. Scheduled to release their 3rd album on September 7 and make their first comeback stage on September 8, KARA has been dropping a lot of teasers lately for it`s fans & KAMILIA.
The provided image above is the album jacket for the SPECIAL EDITION of the album which has a limited press release. All Kamilia`s get ready! (I`m ready to empty my pocket).
TRACKLIST
01. EY OH! (Intro)
02. STEP (Title)
03. RIDER
04. STRAWBERRY
05. Follow Me
06. MY BOY
07. ING (Acoustic Version)
08. KARA 4 U (Outro)
09. STEP (Insturmental)
10. Dear Kamilia (Bonus Track for the Limited Edition Press Release)
Did I mention that the limited edition press release will include a 32 page booklet.
Everything is changed & updated!
10:03 PM ♥
I know it wasn`t even a month yet that I changed my layout, but I stumbled upon an amazing layout. It`s my favourite colour at the moment and it features Ayumi Hamasaki my favourite Japanese Singer ever.
So without further ado! I present you The New Hime Dreams.
I also updated a whole bunch of information about me and the site. Although I haven`t posted the reason why this site exist at the moment. I will go to that sometime in the future.
I also started a new job and thus it will take me less time to update my one and only blog. I have a lot of accounts online, if you ever wish to visit them and see how my life online varies then go ahead no one is stopping you! You can visit those pages on the left side navigation.
That is all for today! Will post more as soon as I start on my new job! So excited!
See you all soon :D
Favorite Dish/Food
August 25, 2011 6:43 PM ♥
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| Korean Traditional Dish 'Bulgogi' |
Bulgogi is a Korean dish that usually consists of marinated barbecued beef, although chicken or pork may also be used.
Bulgogi literally means Fire Meat in Korean, which refers to the cooking technique over an open flame rather than the dish's spiciness. The term is also applied to variations such as dak bulgogi (made with chicken) or dwaeji bulgogi (made with pork), although the seasonings are different.
HISTORY
Bulgogi is believed to have originated during the Goguryeo Era when it was originally called maekjeok with the beef grilled on a skewer. It was called Neobiani meaning 'thinly pread' meat, in the Joseon Dynasty and was traditionally prepared especially for the wealthy and the nobility class.
PREPARATION & SERVING
Bulgogi is made from thin slices of sirlion or other prime cuts of beef. Before cooking, the meat is marinated to enhance it's flavour and tenderness with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, pepper and other ingredients such as scallions, onions or mushrooms, especially white button mushrooms or shiitake. Sometimes, cellophane noodles are added to the fish, which varies by region and specific recipe.
Bulgogi is traditionally grilled, but pan cooking is common as well. Whole cloves of garlic, sliced onions and chopped green peppers are often grilled or fried with the meat. This dish is sometimes served with a side of lettuce or other leafy vegetable, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat, often along with a dab of ssamjang, or other side dishes, and then eaten as a whole.
BULGOGI INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds of sirlion, sliced across the grain on the diagonal bias
- 3 gloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon kochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
G.NA Top Girl 2nd MINI album + more KPOP Updates
August 24, 2011 5:28 PM ♥
After 7 months G.NA comes back with a new image and album. G.NA is known as the 'perfect body & voice' as soon as she debuted as a solo singer. No other solo singer other than BoA grabbed as much attention as soon as their debut. Both singers debuted during the 'idols' peak. BoA debuted during the first generation idols ( H.O.T, SES, FIN.KL, SHINHWA) & G.NA debuted during the second generation idols (SNSD, KARA, WONDER GIRLS, BIGBANG, 2NE1 & more).
G.NA comes back with her new mini album TOP GIRL which is also the title track of the album. Although Top Girl is the title track and will be used for promotional stages, her other song Banana has been grabbing more attention. Probably due to MBC banning the song as soon as it was released. Though their reasoning was pretty absurd as I must say.
If you don't believe me, listen to the songs youself.
G.NA - BANANA
G.NA - I HATE YOU
G.NA - WITHOUT YOU
G.NA - ICON
Listen to them as see for yourself.
MORE KPOP UPDATES
Did you know that Tiffany of SNSD started rapping?
Well here is a surprise if you thought that only Wonder Girls & KARA rap, well then SNSD has broken the 'no rapping' line. Recently videos and audios of Tiffany rapping for SNSD 2009 hit single 'Genie' has been all over the internet.
here is a cut of the rap version.
here is the full version.
Instead of the usual dance break of HyoYeon & Tiffany saying `DJ Put it back on`. They removed HyoYeon`s dance break and added the rap part. Doesn`t disappoint at all, but less air time for HyoYeon. A great addition to the song I must say, it gave the song more personality and SNSD finally broke their cute image.
RAINBOW - A! Japanese Version
Rainbow from DSP Media. Yes! They are KARA`s labelmate. Rainbow debuts in Japan with their 2010 hit song A! Fans rave over this version as they all comment that the moves & outfits are much more perfected than before. They also compliment Rainbow`s fluent Japanese pronunciation.
Watch the Music Video for yourself and see what Rainbow can do.
GIRLS GENERATION - KARA & WONDER GIRLS CONFIRMED COMEBACKS!
KARA will make their comeback first with their third album STEP. It is currently planned to be released on September 6th. Though the planned date could change, for now waiting 3 weeks is bearable.
GIRLS GENERATION will make their comeback second with their third official album. No other information has yet been released, as far as SM Entertainment is planning SNSD will make their comeback last week of September, three weeks after KARA.
And last but not least WONDER GIRLS will also have their comeback, it won`t be on September but November. They probably won`t face KARA & SNSD.
Though Wonder Girls won`t face SNSD & KARA there is a big chance that SNSD & KARA will release a repackage album and their is a chance that the three groups will face each other after 3 years. Plans are still in work, but fans are hoping that the three will meet each other on stage.
WONSOKA SPECIAL STAGE!
Yiruma Music
August 18, 2011 8:43 PM ♥
Have you ever thought about listening to classical music? A song without words? A song that tells a story using only musical instruments? Well then meet Yiruma.
Yiruma is a re-known international pianist and composer from South Korea. Several of his most popular pieces are 'River Flows in You' 'Kiss the Rain' and 'Maybe'.
If you were a fan of Korean Dramas since the beginning of 2000, then you'd probably notice that a lot of his pieces were played in the early 21st century dramas.
POPULAR PIECES
River Flows in You
Kiss The Rain
Maybe
Enjoy them and I promise that they will move you. His pieces are amazing, mode-lifting and moving. Check them out.
This posts was not planned, thus it's not really developed. Will be adding more soon enough. Yiruma is also one of the pianist I'm trying to feature on my next 'MT News Play that Funky Music' Section.
Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry Review & Winner
August 14, 2011 11:23 PM ♥
Late April 2011 SBS announced that they would be airing a show that would feature Figure Skating Queen & Olympic Gold Medalists Kim Yuna. The show will feature 10 entertainers who had little to no previous training in Figure Skating.
The people who were chosen were:
IU (Singer)
Jin Ji Hee (Child Actress)
Krystal Jung (Singer & Dancer)
Lee Ah Hyung (Actress)
Lee Kyu Hyuk (Speed Skater)
Park Jun Geum (Actress)
Seo Ji Seok (Actor)
Son Dam Bi (Singer & Dancer)
Jung Yunho (Singer & Dancer)
Kim Byung Man (Comedian)
In the beginning of the show it was apparent that Krystal, Yunho, Kim Byung Man & Son Dam Bi would face each other somewhere near the end. Netizens weren't wrong as Krystal, Kim Byung Man & Son Dam Bi faced each other in the Final Grand Prix. Though Yunho quieted near the end due to overwhelming overseas schedule.
Each contestant was partnered up with professional figure skaters who were either current or former members of the national team.
Professional Figure Skaters
Claudia Muller (15) [Korean National Team Reserve]
Choi Sun Young (26) [Former National Team Member in Ice Dancing]
Choi In Hwa (27) [Coach with the National Team]
Lee Su Kyung (29) [Company CEO & Youngest International Judge]
Cha Oreum (21) [5 time winner at Winter National Games]
Yoo Sun Hye (28) [Former Member of Uzbekistan National Team in Ice Dancing]
Kim Hyun Chul (36) [Bronze Medalist at 1998 Asian Cup]
Cha Jun Hwan (11) [Gold Medalist at National Games & Former Child Actor]
Kim Do Hwan (26) [6-time Winner at National Games]
Lee Dong Hoon (25) [Former National Team Member & Only Korean Skater to Jump Quad]
PARTNERS
Jung Yunho & Claudia Muller
Kim Byung Man & Lee Su Kyung
Son Dam Bi & Cha Oreum
Lee Kyu Hyuk & Choi Sun Young
Krystal Jung & Lee Dong Hoon
Park Jun Geum & Kim Do Hwan
Lee Ah Hyung & Kim Hyun Chul
Jin Ji Hee & Cha Jun Hwan
Seo Ji Seok & Yoo Sun Hye
IU & Choi In Hwa
Those are the partners. It was based on who won first place and so on and each contestant would be able to chose their own partner. The written above are who each contestant choose are their partners.
This day the last episode and the winner was announced.
Krystal & Lee Dong Hoon took the prize home and the couple were chosen to participate in the upcoming Festa on Ice 2011 w/ Kim Yuna and other professional Figure Skaters
With their performance who wouldn't choose them as the winner. The passion, chemistry, transition and technique were there. Krystal once again showed her professionalism as an artist. Lee Dong Hoon made an amazing comeback as a figure skater.
Judges specially Kim Yuna & David Wilson praised the couple.
In the end it was the two who took the prize home. :D
Hime-Dreams new layout is up!
August 13, 2011 12:30 AM ♥
So finally after 2 weeks Hime-Dreams has a new layout. Although it took me a few hours to edit some of it. Thx to the creator of this layout, it's really nice :D
Would change the header soon, not tonight though since it's already midnight and I need to sleep.
Also I added a background music for the page. If you guys don't like it please leave a message in the shoutbox. It's under the
MISC tab.
Any questions also, leave it on the shoutbox. I check it everyday, so don't fear that I won't be able to read it.
You can also email me. My e-mail will be the
PROFILE tab. Check it out in there :D
Goodnight everyone.
Will update soon xD
Bang Yong Guk + WonSoKa rumored comebacks?
August 12, 2011 9:52 PM ♥
Remember Bang Yong Guk the rapper from Song JiEun's solo debut? Well he's back, although he hasn't officially debuted yet the rapper has been quite making a buzz in the KPOP industry. He has been titled as the 2nd T.O.P due to his husky deep rapping voice that was always compared to BIGBANG's T.O.P
Let's get back to the Song and Music Video. Before the official release of the Music Video. It was already deemed inappropriate for daytime broadcast as music industries feel that the MV promotes violence to their youth. [But honestly, I think kids these days are smart enough to know what's right and wrong].
The Music Video was nailed perfectly with the lyrics, you don't even need a translation to understand what is going on. Just in-case I provided everyone with the subbed version.
The song was harmonized perfectly with Yong Guk's husky deep voice for the rapping and YoSeob's sweet and melodious voice. The single has been praised by many music critics as it was revealed that Yong Guk co-produced the song with One Way's CHANCE.
The song and the MV tells the story of lovers who fought quite often that it always ended up with them hurting each other to the point of almost death [see the gun and the bullet hiding in their living place]. Though in the end it always end with them getting back together. During those times the girl was kidnapped for some unknown reason and was supposed to be rescued by the SWAT team, but her boyfriend found the gun that was hiding in their place. I wouldn't tell the whole story, watch the music video and it should make perfect sense to everyone.
It was also confirmed that Bang Yong Guk will debut by the end of this year of early 2012.
Girls Generation, Wonder Girls & KARA
For months now it was rumored that the DIVA's of the KPOP industry will be making their comeback on the second half of 2011. Girls Generation & Wonder Girls has always been head to head since their debut but Wonder Girls found their success first with their 2008 single 'Nobody' and Girls Generation took over Korean soon after Wonder Girls departed for the US. Girls Generation found their success later on in the beginning of 2009 with the release of their hit single 'Gee' and let's just say Gee beat all previous records including 'Nobody'.
As soon as Wonder Girls left the KPOP scene Girls Generation & KARA were head to head. Though it was apparent that Girls Generation was much more popular and successful than KARA. KARA still took the chance and with the release of their 2009 single 'Honey'. Though KARA found their main success with the release of their follow up single 'Mister'. Since then Girls Generation & KARA has been head to head since 2009.
Girls Generation and KARA has been confirmed to make a comeback this coming September 2011 though no date has yet been confirmed. Wonder Girls has been taking their time but JYP & WG members has been dropping hints here and there for a possible comeback this year.
Let's all just hope it will be September. That way it will truly be a DIVA's COMEBACK!
After School & Secret Japanese Debut + SNSD Bad Girl MV
August 11, 2011 6:31 PM ♥
After many member changes After School finally took their first step into the Japanese Market with their 2010 hit single Bang!. Although it is noticeably different from their Korean MV, it has been doing pretty good in the Japanese Music Charts. After School recently held their first Japanese fan-meeting and they managed to round up 3,000 Japanese Fans. Not a lot, but still a bit of an accomplishment. It's better than nothing right? It's not as many as other Korean Artist who moved up to Japan, but it's still something alright.
With their Bang! PV. After School made a few changes with the song, noticeably one additional member E-Young and the graduated member Bekah. Many fans complain as E-Young didn't have many screen time with the PV and deciding to remove Bekah was a bad move. Well let's just say it's not as good as the Korean MV, but Kahi & Lizzy proved themselves that they can rap.
Bang! comes with the same drums & red outfits, but you can see that member UEE actually participated in the recording of the song and the PV. Let's just say I wasn't really impressed with what they did this time.
Now let's move on to SECRET the new sensation of the Japanese Market, these girls has outdone themselves and I must say that TS ENT (their Korean Label) did an amazing job promoting these girls.
Madonna comes with the same tune just like the Korean Version, but instead of repeated scenes from the original MV, they actually changed a lot and I must say it was a good change as they gave each member proper screentime.
Members Sunhwa, JiEun & HyoSung sung the lyrics that has been translated into Japanese perfectly. Although Zinger's rap was still in Japanese it was understandable as rapping in a foreign language was first hard and you could make mistakes.
Just like After School, Secret recently held their first hand-shake in Japanese with 3,500 fans and more waiting outside. Now that is an accomplishment. Although the fans outside were not counted, I gather it was more than 3, 500 since these girls are amazing. With JiEun as their main vocal and Sunhwa as their image well let's just say they are going to do amazing things in Japan.
It was also recently reported that Secret has been doing well in the Oricon Single Charts as they reached they recently reached the TOP 10 of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.
So yesterday I posted about the new upcoming PV of Girls' Generation's follow up single Bad Girl. Not long after, the full Music Video was revealed. Although I expected a lot, the music video didn't do justice for me. As I feel that their live performance of the song was better than this PV.
Check it out for yourself.
UPCOMING NEXT.
RECAP OF EP 12 -> YOU'VE FALLEN FOR ME/HEARTSTRINGS & BANG YONG GUK FT. YANG YOSEOB'S UPCOMING COLLABORATION SONG.
Till then :D
SISTAR is back w/ So Cool + SNSD updates
August 10, 2011 6:43 PM ♥
After exactly 8 months of hiatus from the KPOP industry. SISTAR comes back with So Cool. After their past hit 'How Dare You?'. SISTAR comes back as the stylist yet athletic female idols. Unlike their debut songs that showed a much cuter side of the group, this time they come back like nothing before. SISTAR started getting some recognition after member Bora revealed that all members of SISTAR are athletic, and it was proved that the group was not only good at singing and dancing.
So Cool shows the members preparing for a concert/live performance as they are seen in the usual make-up room for artist. With their own mirrors and names on each chair. It was also revealed that the necklace Bora was wearing cost approximately 1.3 million US dollar [damn! lucky girl, can't even get my hands on a 500 dollar necklace]. As I said before the group perfectly pictured themselves as a stylish/athletic idols.
Ever wondered what SNSD has been up to lately? After their concert in Seoul, South Korea the group comes back to Japan again and started preparing for their next round of promotion for their first Japanese Album. After the success of their first Japanese Single [I'm not talking about the Japanese Remakes] Mr. Taxi, the group along with SM Entertainment recently released a surprise for the fans. It's the teaser for their upcoming follow up single Bad Girl. Bad Girl comes with the same flare of SNSD, just like MR. Taxi, but this time Yuri, Yoona & Hyoyeon were able to show themselves properly and SooYoung belted out her Japanese perfectly. Taeyeon & Seohyun also showed their much improved Japanese as the group now sings their songs live. Tiffany & Jessica who were known as the members who speak fluent English also showed their much improved Japanese.
Watch their Live Performance here and you be the judge:
That is all for today!
Coming up next!
After School -> Bang & Secret -> Madonna
Stories to their Japanese Debut.
Super Junior & 2NE1
August 7, 2011 12:18 AM ♥
The battle of the superiors will finally happen.
Super Junior & 2NE1 hasn't faced each other ever since 2NE1's debut. Now let's see their ComeBack Music Videos.
Super Junior comes back after a year and 2 months of hiatus with their new hit track Mr. Simple. Mr. Simple comes with the addictive background music of electric piano. Opening the song is Kyuhyun is his sweet voice followed by Siwon and all Super Junior members breaking themselves away from the 'Pretty Boy' image they have created themselves. This song is like a combination of Sorry Sorry & Bonamana.
Unlike other SM Artists who covered their voices with auto-tone, Super Junior adds the auto-tune while they sing Mr. Simple repeatedly adding some essence of masculinity to the song. While they repeatedly sing Mr. Simple you can hear Eunhyuk, Donghae & Leeteuk belting it out perfectly.
As usual amazing comeback by Super Junior. Never expected less from SM & Super Junior.
While Super Junior comes back with their created image. 2NE1 steps a bit away from their hardcore, head banging music and releases their girly sides. Sporting their usual grafitti wardrobe. 2NE1 consoles girls all over the world.
Some fans doubted 2NE1's vocal abilities due to their past hits as they always use auto-tune to cover themselves. Now 2NE1 comes back and they finally show themselves that not only Bom can sing. CL showed her leader attitude as she takes out her beautiful heart warming voice, instead of Bom who always sings the chorus of each 2NE1 song, CL steps up and belted out the high note english lyric song. English & Korean has never sounded so amazing before.
While CL sings her heart out for the chorus Minzy & Dara takes over the bridge of the song leaving Bom the main vocalists filling and backing up each girls. Since Bom already proved herself to the public that she can support herself in-case of a solo singing career, she takes a step back and let the other 2NE1 girls proves themselves to the public.
Let's all just say that 2NE1 has been sweeping the charts lately. I wonder how everything will turn out now that Super Junior is back.
Heartstrings // Episode 10 & 11
August 6, 2011 10:58 PM ♥
Our most anticipated couple has finally admitted their feelings for each other, or lets just say Shin can no longer take the heat. He finally admitted his feelings to Kyu Won by singing to her and publicly announcing their relationship during his band concert. Isn't that just one of the sweetest moments, but let's face it. Most of those moments are nothing but a far away dream.
While Shin's been trying his hardest to confess, Kyu Won's friend Bo Eun always has the bad timing. Always bursting out of no where disrupting Shin while he's trying to confess. Image above is one of the examples. While Shin was trying to teach Kyu Won with the guitar, you can just see that Bo Eun suddenly appeared out of the no where disrupting their moment together.
Near the final moments of the episode. Shin finally took the hard way out and confess his feelings to Kyu Won in-front of his fan base female crowd. Imagine what would that mean. CAT FIGHT! Well it didn't happen since Shin just kissed Kyu Won out of no where making everyone gasp in surprise. While some wanted to run and pull Kyu Won's hair, some just stayed quiet and watched. Let's just say no one was happy about this relationship.
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Trip to Ontario Canada
August 2, 2011 5:25 PM ♥
Still in Ontario sight seeing and I must say WOW! It looks amazing. The waters are really clear, a lot of tress and the rocks glimmer under the sun, it looks like paradise :D
Would like to upload more pictures but choose the ones that are the best.
The first and the last pictures are the lakes. Now most lakes look gloomy and dirty but Ontario lakes are really clean and untouched. It's amazing how they keep their lakes looking like this all the time. I'm jealous, if I could I would like to move to Ontario and enjoy the beautiful clear waters.
The second image was taken during our drive. I was amazed by the rock structure that I wanted to take some home. The rocks seem to have some minerals on them as they glimmer under the sun, they also seem to change colors.
Don't forget the trees. It's awesome! Although the drive was long it was worth it. The best places to visit. I would like to visit them again.
That is all for today. Will post again in about 2-3 days.
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Wish List & What I want to do in the future!
 Travel to Japan
Travel to Korea
 Finished HighSchool
Attend College
Finish College
Go to DisneyLand
Learn how to cook!
New Phone (Samsung Galaxy S Glide)
Dye my hair Black & Blonde
Watch all Bleach Movies
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Continue watching Bleach
Finish watching Bleach
New laptop
Get my drivers license
Get a new job
Visit the Philippines Again
Get a Boyfriend >;D
Go the the States
Visit the Ground Zero
Get Photoshop CS5 (or 4)
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Try & get coffee at Starbucks
Eat Korean BBQ
Get my own room
Paint my Room Green
Shop at Garage, Forever 21 & GAP
Get SNSD 'The Boys' Album
Go to a SMTOWN Concert
Go to a SNSD Concert
Watch the Zookeeper
Watch the Smurfs
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Because I Matter
Name: Laarni Soriano
Residing in: The Northern Hemisphere
School: Attending College for Administrative Assistant
Birthday: May 23, 1992
Status: Single ||
In A Relationship ||
Engaged ||
Married ||
Divorced
I was born in a little town called Baritao in the Philippines. I lived there for 11 years and moved to Canada. I've been living in Canada ever since, and of course I've visited
the Philippines once. I can speak Pangasinan, Tagalog & English though I'm a bit slow with understading & reading Pangasinan sentences. I work & I go to college. I enjoy listening to
K-POP & R&B Music, I love to dance and sing around the house. I enjoy making Minitokyo Layouts & playing with different shades of colors, sometimes I even surprise myself due to the
result of my experiments. I love to watch Korean TV Dramas, Variety Shows & etc. Once in a while I watch anime's specifically BLEACH, GUNDAM SEED, GUNDAM SEED DESTINY, GHOST HUNT & others.
Luminous Rain || Minitokyo Layouts
Luminous-Rain has been with me since July 2011. I once blogged in Tumblr but it only gives me the ability to posts a few stuff. Searched and Searched the web for a blogging site
that can provide my need and I happen to stumble upon Blogger.
Luminous-Rain is the third name of the site, it first started with
Hime-Dreams but since the name seem a
bit off I decided to go with
S-KoreAii but it seems too direct, so I decided to change the name of the site again and I came up with
Luminous-Rain I don't really know what it
means, but I really love the name that I came up with so I changed it again, there is the story of how
Luminous-Rain came to life.
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Inspiring Quotes
Love is a continous shattering piece of mirror that leaves everyone a painful memory to carry on to their lives
Live life to the fullest, don't give a reason to anyone to ruin your day or your future! Continue walking like your walking through a path of cloud
Life is precious, it is given by GOD and therefore no human being should take another human being's life. It is only GOD who is able to give and take life away.
Our parents, are merely a vessel given to us by GOD so that someone will pass GOD's love to us. Therefore treat your parent's respect and show them how you appreciate their hardships.
Check this out & SNSD Into the new world
August 30, 2011 5:29 PM ♥
This .gif look so wrong in so many ways than one. Although this is pretty cute and takes your mind away from what Kyuhyun is actually laughing about. It would be helpful if I could find the show where this .GIF is cut from.
CLICK THE IMAGE! & IT WILL DIRECT YOU TO [[[KOREABOU]]]
@Koreabou a site from a fellow MT'er. I discovered it today while I was surfing MT and dropping on everyone's pages. This shocked me as I finally found a whole bunch of .GIF of KPOP STARS. xD
Also for the past day or two I have been searching SNSD's debut days it makes me curious how they performed back then and I find it more energized than their performances today, but I guess you can tell the energy coming from rookies and veterans.
CHECK THIS OUT.
This was from back in 2009 when SBS Idol Big Show aired. ENJOY
And this is from SNSD's first broadcast.
This is by far the latest that they performed this song as I know of xD. I'm so bad at keeping up with things I am sorry.
ENJOY! everyone
I know the posts today is just crapppy but oh well.
KARA confirmed September Comback! Tracklist & Album Jacket!
August 26, 2011 10:17 PM ♥
The long awaited comeback of KARA is now just around the corner. Scheduled to release their 3rd album on September 7 and make their first comeback stage on September 8, KARA has been dropping a lot of teasers lately for it`s fans & KAMILIA.
The provided image above is the album jacket for the SPECIAL EDITION of the album which has a limited press release. All Kamilia`s get ready! (I`m ready to empty my pocket).
TRACKLIST
01. EY OH! (Intro)
02. STEP (Title)
03. RIDER
04. STRAWBERRY
05. Follow Me
06. MY BOY
07. ING (Acoustic Version)
08. KARA 4 U (Outro)
09. STEP (Insturmental)
10. Dear Kamilia (Bonus Track for the Limited Edition Press Release)
Did I mention that the limited edition press release will include a 32 page booklet.
Everything is changed & updated!
10:03 PM ♥
I know it wasn`t even a month yet that I changed my layout, but I stumbled upon an amazing layout. It`s my favourite colour at the moment and it features Ayumi Hamasaki my favourite Japanese Singer ever.
So without further ado! I present you The New Hime Dreams.
I also updated a whole bunch of information about me and the site. Although I haven`t posted the reason why this site exist at the moment. I will go to that sometime in the future.
I also started a new job and thus it will take me less time to update my one and only blog. I have a lot of accounts online, if you ever wish to visit them and see how my life online varies then go ahead no one is stopping you! You can visit those pages on the left side navigation.
That is all for today! Will post more as soon as I start on my new job! So excited!
See you all soon :D
Favorite Dish/Food
August 25, 2011 6:43 PM ♥
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| Korean Traditional Dish 'Bulgogi' |
Bulgogi is a Korean dish that usually consists of marinated barbecued beef, although chicken or pork may also be used.
Bulgogi literally means Fire Meat in Korean, which refers to the cooking technique over an open flame rather than the dish's spiciness. The term is also applied to variations such as dak bulgogi (made with chicken) or dwaeji bulgogi (made with pork), although the seasonings are different.
HISTORY
Bulgogi is believed to have originated during the Goguryeo Era when it was originally called maekjeok with the beef grilled on a skewer. It was called Neobiani meaning 'thinly pread' meat, in the Joseon Dynasty and was traditionally prepared especially for the wealthy and the nobility class.
PREPARATION & SERVING
Bulgogi is made from thin slices of sirlion or other prime cuts of beef. Before cooking, the meat is marinated to enhance it's flavour and tenderness with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, pepper and other ingredients such as scallions, onions or mushrooms, especially white button mushrooms or shiitake. Sometimes, cellophane noodles are added to the fish, which varies by region and specific recipe.
Bulgogi is traditionally grilled, but pan cooking is common as well. Whole cloves of garlic, sliced onions and chopped green peppers are often grilled or fried with the meat. This dish is sometimes served with a side of lettuce or other leafy vegetable, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat, often along with a dab of ssamjang, or other side dishes, and then eaten as a whole.
BULGOGI INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds of sirlion, sliced across the grain on the diagonal bias
- 3 gloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon kochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
G.NA Top Girl 2nd MINI album + more KPOP Updates
August 24, 2011 5:28 PM ♥
After 7 months G.NA comes back with a new image and album. G.NA is known as the 'perfect body & voice' as soon as she debuted as a solo singer. No other solo singer other than BoA grabbed as much attention as soon as their debut. Both singers debuted during the 'idols' peak. BoA debuted during the first generation idols ( H.O.T, SES, FIN.KL, SHINHWA) & G.NA debuted during the second generation idols (SNSD, KARA, WONDER GIRLS, BIGBANG, 2NE1 & more).
G.NA comes back with her new mini album TOP GIRL which is also the title track of the album. Although Top Girl is the title track and will be used for promotional stages, her other song Banana has been grabbing more attention. Probably due to MBC banning the song as soon as it was released. Though their reasoning was pretty absurd as I must say.
If you don't believe me, listen to the songs youself.
G.NA - BANANA
G.NA - I HATE YOU
G.NA - WITHOUT YOU
G.NA - ICON
Listen to them as see for yourself.
MORE KPOP UPDATES
Did you know that Tiffany of SNSD started rapping?
Well here is a surprise if you thought that only Wonder Girls & KARA rap, well then SNSD has broken the 'no rapping' line. Recently videos and audios of Tiffany rapping for SNSD 2009 hit single 'Genie' has been all over the internet.
here is a cut of the rap version.
here is the full version.
Instead of the usual dance break of HyoYeon & Tiffany saying `DJ Put it back on`. They removed HyoYeon`s dance break and added the rap part. Doesn`t disappoint at all, but less air time for HyoYeon. A great addition to the song I must say, it gave the song more personality and SNSD finally broke their cute image.
RAINBOW - A! Japanese Version
Rainbow from DSP Media. Yes! They are KARA`s labelmate. Rainbow debuts in Japan with their 2010 hit song A! Fans rave over this version as they all comment that the moves & outfits are much more perfected than before. They also compliment Rainbow`s fluent Japanese pronunciation.
Watch the Music Video for yourself and see what Rainbow can do.
GIRLS GENERATION - KARA & WONDER GIRLS CONFIRMED COMEBACKS!
KARA will make their comeback first with their third album STEP. It is currently planned to be released on September 6th. Though the planned date could change, for now waiting 3 weeks is bearable.
GIRLS GENERATION will make their comeback second with their third official album. No other information has yet been released, as far as SM Entertainment is planning SNSD will make their comeback last week of September, three weeks after KARA.
And last but not least WONDER GIRLS will also have their comeback, it won`t be on September but November. They probably won`t face KARA & SNSD.
Though Wonder Girls won`t face SNSD & KARA there is a big chance that SNSD & KARA will release a repackage album and their is a chance that the three groups will face each other after 3 years. Plans are still in work, but fans are hoping that the three will meet each other on stage.
WONSOKA SPECIAL STAGE!
Yiruma Music
August 18, 2011 8:43 PM ♥
Have you ever thought about listening to classical music? A song without words? A song that tells a story using only musical instruments? Well then meet Yiruma.
Yiruma is a re-known international pianist and composer from South Korea. Several of his most popular pieces are 'River Flows in You' 'Kiss the Rain' and 'Maybe'.
If you were a fan of Korean Dramas since the beginning of 2000, then you'd probably notice that a lot of his pieces were played in the early 21st century dramas.
POPULAR PIECES
River Flows in You
Kiss The Rain
Maybe
Enjoy them and I promise that they will move you. His pieces are amazing, mode-lifting and moving. Check them out.
This posts was not planned, thus it's not really developed. Will be adding more soon enough. Yiruma is also one of the pianist I'm trying to feature on my next 'MT News Play that Funky Music' Section.
Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry Review & Winner
August 14, 2011 11:23 PM ♥
Late April 2011 SBS announced that they would be airing a show that would feature Figure Skating Queen & Olympic Gold Medalists Kim Yuna. The show will feature 10 entertainers who had little to no previous training in Figure Skating.
The people who were chosen were:
IU (Singer)
Jin Ji Hee (Child Actress)
Krystal Jung (Singer & Dancer)
Lee Ah Hyung (Actress)
Lee Kyu Hyuk (Speed Skater)
Park Jun Geum (Actress)
Seo Ji Seok (Actor)
Son Dam Bi (Singer & Dancer)
Jung Yunho (Singer & Dancer)
Kim Byung Man (Comedian)
In the beginning of the show it was apparent that Krystal, Yunho, Kim Byung Man & Son Dam Bi would face each other somewhere near the end. Netizens weren't wrong as Krystal, Kim Byung Man & Son Dam Bi faced each other in the Final Grand Prix. Though Yunho quieted near the end due to overwhelming overseas schedule.
Each contestant was partnered up with professional figure skaters who were either current or former members of the national team.
Professional Figure Skaters
Claudia Muller (15) [Korean National Team Reserve]
Choi Sun Young (26) [Former National Team Member in Ice Dancing]
Choi In Hwa (27) [Coach with the National Team]
Lee Su Kyung (29) [Company CEO & Youngest International Judge]
Cha Oreum (21) [5 time winner at Winter National Games]
Yoo Sun Hye (28) [Former Member of Uzbekistan National Team in Ice Dancing]
Kim Hyun Chul (36) [Bronze Medalist at 1998 Asian Cup]
Cha Jun Hwan (11) [Gold Medalist at National Games & Former Child Actor]
Kim Do Hwan (26) [6-time Winner at National Games]
Lee Dong Hoon (25) [Former National Team Member & Only Korean Skater to Jump Quad]
PARTNERS
Jung Yunho & Claudia Muller
Kim Byung Man & Lee Su Kyung
Son Dam Bi & Cha Oreum
Lee Kyu Hyuk & Choi Sun Young
Krystal Jung & Lee Dong Hoon
Park Jun Geum & Kim Do Hwan
Lee Ah Hyung & Kim Hyun Chul
Jin Ji Hee & Cha Jun Hwan
Seo Ji Seok & Yoo Sun Hye
IU & Choi In Hwa
Those are the partners. It was based on who won first place and so on and each contestant would be able to chose their own partner. The written above are who each contestant choose are their partners.
This day the last episode and the winner was announced.
Krystal & Lee Dong Hoon took the prize home and the couple were chosen to participate in the upcoming Festa on Ice 2011 w/ Kim Yuna and other professional Figure Skaters
With their performance who wouldn't choose them as the winner. The passion, chemistry, transition and technique were there. Krystal once again showed her professionalism as an artist. Lee Dong Hoon made an amazing comeback as a figure skater.
Judges specially Kim Yuna & David Wilson praised the couple.
In the end it was the two who took the prize home. :D
Hime-Dreams new layout is up!
August 13, 2011 12:30 AM ♥
So finally after 2 weeks Hime-Dreams has a new layout. Although it took me a few hours to edit some of it. Thx to the creator of this layout, it's really nice :D
Would change the header soon, not tonight though since it's already midnight and I need to sleep.
Also I added a background music for the page. If you guys don't like it please leave a message in the shoutbox. It's under the
MISC tab.
Any questions also, leave it on the shoutbox. I check it everyday, so don't fear that I won't be able to read it.
You can also email me. My e-mail will be the
PROFILE tab. Check it out in there :D
Goodnight everyone.
Will update soon xD
Bang Yong Guk + WonSoKa rumored comebacks?
August 12, 2011 9:52 PM ♥
Remember Bang Yong Guk the rapper from Song JiEun's solo debut? Well he's back, although he hasn't officially debuted yet the rapper has been quite making a buzz in the KPOP industry. He has been titled as the 2nd T.O.P due to his husky deep rapping voice that was always compared to BIGBANG's T.O.P
Let's get back to the Song and Music Video. Before the official release of the Music Video. It was already deemed inappropriate for daytime broadcast as music industries feel that the MV promotes violence to their youth. [But honestly, I think kids these days are smart enough to know what's right and wrong].
The Music Video was nailed perfectly with the lyrics, you don't even need a translation to understand what is going on. Just in-case I provided everyone with the subbed version.
The song was harmonized perfectly with Yong Guk's husky deep voice for the rapping and YoSeob's sweet and melodious voice. The single has been praised by many music critics as it was revealed that Yong Guk co-produced the song with One Way's CHANCE.
The song and the MV tells the story of lovers who fought quite often that it always ended up with them hurting each other to the point of almost death [see the gun and the bullet hiding in their living place]. Though in the end it always end with them getting back together. During those times the girl was kidnapped for some unknown reason and was supposed to be rescued by the SWAT team, but her boyfriend found the gun that was hiding in their place. I wouldn't tell the whole story, watch the music video and it should make perfect sense to everyone.
It was also confirmed that Bang Yong Guk will debut by the end of this year of early 2012.
Girls Generation, Wonder Girls & KARA
For months now it was rumored that the DIVA's of the KPOP industry will be making their comeback on the second half of 2011. Girls Generation & Wonder Girls has always been head to head since their debut but Wonder Girls found their success first with their 2008 single 'Nobody' and Girls Generation took over Korean soon after Wonder Girls departed for the US. Girls Generation found their success later on in the beginning of 2009 with the release of their hit single 'Gee' and let's just say Gee beat all previous records including 'Nobody'.
As soon as Wonder Girls left the KPOP scene Girls Generation & KARA were head to head. Though it was apparent that Girls Generation was much more popular and successful than KARA. KARA still took the chance and with the release of their 2009 single 'Honey'. Though KARA found their main success with the release of their follow up single 'Mister'. Since then Girls Generation & KARA has been head to head since 2009.
Girls Generation and KARA has been confirmed to make a comeback this coming September 2011 though no date has yet been confirmed. Wonder Girls has been taking their time but JYP & WG members has been dropping hints here and there for a possible comeback this year.
Let's all just hope it will be September. That way it will truly be a DIVA's COMEBACK!
After School & Secret Japanese Debut + SNSD Bad Girl MV
August 11, 2011 6:31 PM ♥
After many member changes After School finally took their first step into the Japanese Market with their 2010 hit single Bang!. Although it is noticeably different from their Korean MV, it has been doing pretty good in the Japanese Music Charts. After School recently held their first Japanese fan-meeting and they managed to round up 3,000 Japanese Fans. Not a lot, but still a bit of an accomplishment. It's better than nothing right? It's not as many as other Korean Artist who moved up to Japan, but it's still something alright.
With their Bang! PV. After School made a few changes with the song, noticeably one additional member E-Young and the graduated member Bekah. Many fans complain as E-Young didn't have many screen time with the PV and deciding to remove Bekah was a bad move. Well let's just say it's not as good as the Korean MV, but Kahi & Lizzy proved themselves that they can rap.
Bang! comes with the same drums & red outfits, but you can see that member UEE actually participated in the recording of the song and the PV. Let's just say I wasn't really impressed with what they did this time.
Now let's move on to SECRET the new sensation of the Japanese Market, these girls has outdone themselves and I must say that TS ENT (their Korean Label) did an amazing job promoting these girls.
Madonna comes with the same tune just like the Korean Version, but instead of repeated scenes from the original MV, they actually changed a lot and I must say it was a good change as they gave each member proper screentime.
Members Sunhwa, JiEun & HyoSung sung the lyrics that has been translated into Japanese perfectly. Although Zinger's rap was still in Japanese it was understandable as rapping in a foreign language was first hard and you could make mistakes.
Just like After School, Secret recently held their first hand-shake in Japanese with 3,500 fans and more waiting outside. Now that is an accomplishment. Although the fans outside were not counted, I gather it was more than 3, 500 since these girls are amazing. With JiEun as their main vocal and Sunhwa as their image well let's just say they are going to do amazing things in Japan.
It was also recently reported that Secret has been doing well in the Oricon Single Charts as they reached they recently reached the TOP 10 of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.
So yesterday I posted about the new upcoming PV of Girls' Generation's follow up single Bad Girl. Not long after, the full Music Video was revealed. Although I expected a lot, the music video didn't do justice for me. As I feel that their live performance of the song was better than this PV.
Check it out for yourself.
UPCOMING NEXT.
RECAP OF EP 12 -> YOU'VE FALLEN FOR ME/HEARTSTRINGS & BANG YONG GUK FT. YANG YOSEOB'S UPCOMING COLLABORATION SONG.
Till then :D
SISTAR is back w/ So Cool + SNSD updates
August 10, 2011 6:43 PM ♥
After exactly 8 months of hiatus from the KPOP industry. SISTAR comes back with So Cool. After their past hit 'How Dare You?'. SISTAR comes back as the stylist yet athletic female idols. Unlike their debut songs that showed a much cuter side of the group, this time they come back like nothing before. SISTAR started getting some recognition after member Bora revealed that all members of SISTAR are athletic, and it was proved that the group was not only good at singing and dancing.
So Cool shows the members preparing for a concert/live performance as they are seen in the usual make-up room for artist. With their own mirrors and names on each chair. It was also revealed that the necklace Bora was wearing cost approximately 1.3 million US dollar [damn! lucky girl, can't even get my hands on a 500 dollar necklace]. As I said before the group perfectly pictured themselves as a stylish/athletic idols.
Ever wondered what SNSD has been up to lately? After their concert in Seoul, South Korea the group comes back to Japan again and started preparing for their next round of promotion for their first Japanese Album. After the success of their first Japanese Single [I'm not talking about the Japanese Remakes] Mr. Taxi, the group along with SM Entertainment recently released a surprise for the fans. It's the teaser for their upcoming follow up single Bad Girl. Bad Girl comes with the same flare of SNSD, just like MR. Taxi, but this time Yuri, Yoona & Hyoyeon were able to show themselves properly and SooYoung belted out her Japanese perfectly. Taeyeon & Seohyun also showed their much improved Japanese as the group now sings their songs live. Tiffany & Jessica who were known as the members who speak fluent English also showed their much improved Japanese.
Watch their Live Performance here and you be the judge:
That is all for today!
Coming up next!
After School -> Bang & Secret -> Madonna
Stories to their Japanese Debut.
Super Junior & 2NE1
August 7, 2011 12:18 AM ♥
The battle of the superiors will finally happen.
Super Junior & 2NE1 hasn't faced each other ever since 2NE1's debut. Now let's see their ComeBack Music Videos.
Super Junior comes back after a year and 2 months of hiatus with their new hit track Mr. Simple. Mr. Simple comes with the addictive background music of electric piano. Opening the song is Kyuhyun is his sweet voice followed by Siwon and all Super Junior members breaking themselves away from the 'Pretty Boy' image they have created themselves. This song is like a combination of Sorry Sorry & Bonamana.
Unlike other SM Artists who covered their voices with auto-tone, Super Junior adds the auto-tune while they sing Mr. Simple repeatedly adding some essence of masculinity to the song. While they repeatedly sing Mr. Simple you can hear Eunhyuk, Donghae & Leeteuk belting it out perfectly.
As usual amazing comeback by Super Junior. Never expected less from SM & Super Junior.
While Super Junior comes back with their created image. 2NE1 steps a bit away from their hardcore, head banging music and releases their girly sides. Sporting their usual grafitti wardrobe. 2NE1 consoles girls all over the world.
Some fans doubted 2NE1's vocal abilities due to their past hits as they always use auto-tune to cover themselves. Now 2NE1 comes back and they finally show themselves that not only Bom can sing. CL showed her leader attitude as she takes out her beautiful heart warming voice, instead of Bom who always sings the chorus of each 2NE1 song, CL steps up and belted out the high note english lyric song. English & Korean has never sounded so amazing before.
While CL sings her heart out for the chorus Minzy & Dara takes over the bridge of the song leaving Bom the main vocalists filling and backing up each girls. Since Bom already proved herself to the public that she can support herself in-case of a solo singing career, she takes a step back and let the other 2NE1 girls proves themselves to the public.
Let's all just say that 2NE1 has been sweeping the charts lately. I wonder how everything will turn out now that Super Junior is back.
Heartstrings // Episode 10 & 11
August 6, 2011 10:58 PM ♥
Our most anticipated couple has finally admitted their feelings for each other, or lets just say Shin can no longer take the heat. He finally admitted his feelings to Kyu Won by singing to her and publicly announcing their relationship during his band concert. Isn't that just one of the sweetest moments, but let's face it. Most of those moments are nothing but a far away dream.
While Shin's been trying his hardest to confess, Kyu Won's friend Bo Eun always has the bad timing. Always bursting out of no where disrupting Shin while he's trying to confess. Image above is one of the examples. While Shin was trying to teach Kyu Won with the guitar, you can just see that Bo Eun suddenly appeared out of the no where disrupting their moment together.
Near the final moments of the episode. Shin finally took the hard way out and confess his feelings to Kyu Won in-front of his fan base female crowd. Imagine what would that mean. CAT FIGHT! Well it didn't happen since Shin just kissed Kyu Won out of no where making everyone gasp in surprise. While some wanted to run and pull Kyu Won's hair, some just stayed quiet and watched. Let's just say no one was happy about this relationship.
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Trip to Ontario Canada
August 2, 2011 5:25 PM ♥
Still in Ontario sight seeing and I must say WOW! It looks amazing. The waters are really clear, a lot of tress and the rocks glimmer under the sun, it looks like paradise :D
Would like to upload more pictures but choose the ones that are the best.
The first and the last pictures are the lakes. Now most lakes look gloomy and dirty but Ontario lakes are really clean and untouched. It's amazing how they keep their lakes looking like this all the time. I'm jealous, if I could I would like to move to Ontario and enjoy the beautiful clear waters.
The second image was taken during our drive. I was amazed by the rock structure that I wanted to take some home. The rocks seem to have some minerals on them as they glimmer under the sun, they also seem to change colors.
Don't forget the trees. It's awesome! Although the drive was long it was worth it. The best places to visit. I would like to visit them again.
That is all for today. Will post again in about 2-3 days.
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