Biorefresher: Honours year and Eureka Skydeck88!

Biorefresher 1: Starting my Honours year


Boss (Professor David Vaux) loaned me this iMac so that I can work right away! Returned it to him after I got my laptop.


This is my Macbook Pro that accompanied me throughout my Honours year. Changed the wallpaper to Girl's Day to personalise my computer.

I started my Bachelor of Science (Honours) at the prestigious Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, in the Cell Signalling and Cell Death division. Was under the tutelage of Professor David Vaux for my project.

Biorefresher 2: Visited Eureka Skydeck88



Made a trip to the viewing deck of Eureka Building in the hot summer, after finishing my Honours course. You can have a good bird eye, 360 degree view of Melbourne - definitely not a place to miss.

Biorefresher 3: I got my degree: Bachelor of Science (degree with Honours)



After all the hard work, I got an upgrade to my Bachelor's degree! Thanks University of Melbourne, thanks Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, thanks members of Professor David Vaux and Associate Professor John Silke's labs! Not forgetting my family who supported me for this extra year. It's all worth it.

Hello Venus - What Are You Doing Today?

Pledis Entertainment's girl group Hello Venus made a comeback as a full six member group in December 2012. I am so excited for this because this marks Yoonjo's first appearance in music shows.

During their debut, main vocalist Yoonjo injured a ligament at her ankle prior to filming of their debut MV "Venus". Due to this accident, Yoonjo only appeared in the parts without dancing. Hello Venus was forced to took to the stage with the remaining five members, Yoonjo's lines sung by lead vocalist Lime. I was saddened to hear that happening to a main vocalist.

Hello Venus is back with a mini album, with What Are You Doing Today as the title track. What I like about this upbeat track is its simple structure and easy to learn lyrics.

The method of using K-pop songs to learn Korean is becoming a trend among Hallyu fans, so a simple song like this is of great use to me at the beginner's level.

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Intro

Hello Venus
Let’s Start

Verse 1
* Before the day ends, I want to see you
Before the sun sets, call call call (x2)

Verse 2
What if someone else takes you first?
(Just the thought of it makes me crazy with jealousy)
What to do with you, who is clearly superior in looks
(Just by looking at you, the sun shines from you)
Today, I will call you for sure, I won’t stand still and wait

Chorus 1
** Oh baby hello hello hello
Where are you right now?
Hello hello hello
What are you doing right now?
What to do? My heart rushes at your voice
Oh baby hello hello hello
What are you doing today?
Hello hello hello
Wanna meet up today? Yes, it’s you, you’re my first love

* Repeat

Verse 3
Who cares if I talk to you first?
(No one can block me, no one can stop me anyway)
What do you think about me next to you?
(My height is perfect for you, I’m perfect for you)
It doesn’t feel bad at all, I believe in this feeling, I’m calling you right now

** Repeat

Bridge
Hey hello, come to me, look at me
My heart rushes again, like this, boom boom, it races, what to do?
I am your pretty girl
You are my sweety boy
I want you take it ma boy
Want you take it ma boy

Chorus 2
Oh baby hello hello hello
You in front of me
Hello hello hello
It’s not a dream right? What to do, my heart rushes, look at your face
Oh baby hello hello hello
Me in front of you
Hello hello hello
We face each other – yes it’s you, you’re my first love

** Repeat

Democratic Action Party parodies Psy's "Gangnam Style" for elections

As part of their campaign for the upcoming 13th General Election in Malaysia, Democratic Action Party (DAP) 民主行动党 presented us a parody of a Korean viral hit, PSY's Gangnam Style.

Named Ubah Rocket Style, producer Tony Pua made every use of the visual elements found in the Korean original, putting together various issues affecting Malaysians ranging from corruption, rampant crime, environmental concerns to rising living costs in a hilarious way, the factor that drive Gangnam Style to go viral worldwide. References were also made to current affairs in Malaysia - how many can you name them?

The parody features special appearance of DAP politicians Karpal Singh, Lim Guan Eng and Liew Chin Tong.

English version




Malay version




Tamil version




Chinese version 乌巴火箭风




With the election fast approaching in less than 100 days, have you registered yourself to vote?

SPEED's "Sad Promise"/"It's My Fault" drama ver.

SPEED, the subunit of Co-Ed School has released the drama version of "Sad Promise" after the dance version of the MV.

This is not just an MV for a song. I like how Core Contents Media is using an dramatic MV to remind us about a historical event that shook the nation (South Korea). The video deals with Gwangju Uprising that happened in the 1980s and centred around four civilians played by Son Na Eun, Park Bo Young, Ji Chang Wook and Ha Seok Jin.



Here are the translations for the words that appear at the end:

During May 18, 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, 163 were killed, 166 went missing, 101 died from injuries, 3,139 were injured, 1,589 were arrested and/or jailed and 5 unidentified people were buried under nameless tombstones; total 5,189 people were verified as victims.

Still many of survivors are still suffering from PTSD and many people who were traumatized by the shock and still remember vividly those moments are suffering from depression, panic attack & alcohol addiction.

5.18 Democratic Uprising subsequently became the power source of the persistent democratic movements. In 2011, the importance of 5.18 Democratic Uprising was recognized by UNESCO which archived it as World Human Rights Documentary Heritage.

Eventually the spring of democracy came to Gwangju.

We're dedicating this music video to those who participated in the democratic movements.

I am expecting a sequel, drama ver. of It's Over to be released soon! Can't wait to see how the story will play out.

The Love Survey by DanKhoo Productions

Guys and girls do not have the same idea on how they meet their partner. And they see each other with a different yardstick.

Oh, why even the discrepancy on how they met?

A sequel is teased at the end of the clip and I can't wait for it!

Starring:
Dan Khoo Koo Siew Li Jeremy Choy Bryan Alexander Lim Kimberly Yong

Nylon Pink's "Ice Cream" (HyunA cover)

Nylon Pink's did another cover of my favourite piece "Ice Cream""! The lyrics is dirtier than the Korean original. Some notable lines include "Come on and lick my cone," and "A scoop of me/ mouth full of glee."

Check out other covers and originals on NylonPinkOfficial channel.

Dirty can be beautiful too.

Bikyaku Jidai attempts to be the Japanese Girls' Generation

Bikyaku Jidai, a 7-member Japanese girl group that is supposed to be the ‘Japanese Girls’ Generation‘ are receiving attention. 

The ladies of Bikyaku Jidai are set to debut on October 24th, they have an average height of 171cm (5’7″), and keep a strict diet of 1500 kcal per day, which is known as the ‘Girls’ Generation diet’. It is also reported that the members will be kicked out of the group at any point if they cannot maintain their model like bodies. 

‘Bikyaku’ was a word used to often describe Girls’ Generation (whose Japanese name is Shoujo Jidai) and their long legs, so fans immediately noticed the similarities. Not only so, but their choreography includes very similar moves to the trademark moves of “Genie“. 

In an interview, they said, “We want to do a live in harmony with Korea’s Girls’ Generation. We don’t want to fight them, and we’ll go through struggles together. We’ll co-exist.” 

However, netizens felt uncomfortable about the new group and think they’re a blatant copy. They said, “What happened to their pride?“, “Girls’ Generation may be famous, but this crosses the line“, and “I’m at a loss of words“. 

taken from allkpop.com

Not long after clicking "Play" at their MV Perfect Imagination, I immediately laughed out loud. My heart knows that they couldn't make it in the industry. 'Bikyaku' is translated into "beautiful legs" in Japanese. Before Girls' Generation debuts in Japan, they were featured in magazines for having "beautiful legs". They have good vocals, good dancing skills and awesome talents but having nice legs was used as an attention bait??!! LOL. Believe it or not, such was the publicity used to introduce Girls' Generation to Japanese fans.

   

Another EPIC FAIL to imitate Girls' Generation.