All our money goes to Koreans.

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Less than a month away from CN Blue’s Manila concert (to which I still don’t have a ticket… surprisingly, I seem not to mind so much), here comes the announcement that Lee Min Ho is coming back to Manila, this time for a concert. Yes, you read that right, a CONCERT. (Rizza asked me on Facebook: “Can he sing?” Me: “Does it matter?” :lol: ) The concert is on July 6, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

It’s a good thing for my wallet that it won’t be the end of the world for me if I don’t get to see Lee Min Ho sing. Actually, it may be a good thing in general because I most probably will end up bitching about it since I’m not a fan. :oops: (What am I saying, it doesn’t matter if I’m a fan or not, I always end up bitching about something if I find something worth bitching about.) I did enjoy his fanmeet for Bench, though, but this is a concert so it’s definitely an entirely different banana altogether. It’s also too close to my Korea trip, so I might give this one a pass. I dunno, we’ll see.

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I’m definitely NOT giving this event a pass, though:


credits: Xanderettes.net

Yep, it’s Alexander Lee Eusebio’s turn to have a fanmeet in Manila! It’s on July 27, 2013. I’m not sure if they have officially announced the venue yet; I’ll update this post once I get the go-signal.

I read that tickets are selling really fast, so better grab one before it’s too late. It’s quite affordable, especially if you’re a fan and you’ve missed Xander so much. I assure you, if this fanmeet will turn out to be like the one I attended in Hong Kong, it’s going to be a blast. Which is very likely, because (1) it’s from the same group that brought Park Shin Hye in Manila and I’ve read nothing but great things about that event; and (2) Alexander is not a boring person to begin with,

By the way, pardon me for bitching a little bit, but I’ve seen some comments from fans who are complaining that the photo op that comes with the VVIP ticket will be a group photo. :kilay: Seriously, have these so called K-pop addicts know what kind of fandom they are in? Since when have we seen a Meet and Greet (paid or not) where the artist agrees to have solo photo ops with each attendee? Even non-Korean artists don’t do that, it’s always a group photo. Having said that, I assure you again, if Xander ends up doing what he did in Hong Kong where he shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with every person who went on stage to do the group photo op with him, that is already worth more than the photo op itself. Learn to appreciate small blessings.

(For more information and the latest updates regarding Alexander’s Fan Party in Manila, check Fangirlasia’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fgasia & follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/FangirlAsia)

Song Hye Kyo caught by Dispatch!

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…having brunch with writer Noh Hee Kyung. :hihihi: *whew!*

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I think it’s a bit scary, though. This means that Dispatch has been trailing Hye Kyo lately. This also means that Dispatch got a ‘tip’ about Hye Kyo as they have mentioned before that their business usually starts with a tip about a celebrity. :think: Unfortunately for them and fortunately for Hye Kyo, they only caught her with writer Noh.

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In other news…

[Netizenbuzz]: JYP once again in hot waters

This article basically proves, among other things, that with the company’s penchant of making shady deals, JYPe should never excuse themselves for fucking up Rain’s career with that World Tour fiasco. :hopeless:

Aerosmith. I regret not seeing you.

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Pinoy Kpop fans are always complaining that the Philippines is always left out whenever Kpop artists hold concert tours. I’ve always said that it’s because very few local producers dare to invest on it. This is the proof.



credits: DJ Bayonic at YouTube

Aerosmith had to cancel their stop in Indonesia because of lack of ticket sales. The Manila stop still pushed through despite super-insane ticket prices. As we can see on this video, it wasn’t full house but the audience turn-out wasn’t bad at all, either. It certainly was miles better than most Kpop concerts I’ve been to in Manila…

Conclusion: Manila is still Hollywood territory. Sorry, Pinoy Kpoppers.

PS: I’ve read a few comments saying that the audience was a bit ‘subdued’, something that I honestly find hard to believe when we talk of rock concerts in Manila. Watching the many fancams from Aerosmith’s Manila concert, I can see why. I wonder how can these people fully enjoy an Aerosmith concert when they’re busy trying to keep their hands still fancamming the entire concert? :nono:

After this life.

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/BEGIN bitter mode

If we can choose who we can be in the next life – assuming that one believes in reincarnation, that is – and I became a fan of a Korean star again, I resolve to be a fan of Korean stars who lives in the USA or Europe and can afford to follow my favorite star around to the point that he and his people can recognize me. Caucasian features like blonde hair and white complexion are optional, but preferred. :neutral:

/END bitter mode

In other news…

As expected, Song Hye Kyo is not attending the Baeksang Awards (per the reply of @divashim at Twitter). If she’s not showing up, then where is she? :think: #dontmindmeimbored

That moment when you wish you can punch a reporter…

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First: the report started with, “Kim Tae Hee namja, gasoo Bi ga…” which I can understand even with my super-elementary knowledge of Korean. :chair: I’m one of those who are not quite ‘enthusiastic’ (for lack of a better word) whenever he’s being referred to as ‘World Star Bi’ but I am certainly NOT happy when he was reduced to just, “Kim Tae Hee namja”. Rain is soooooo much more than just some actress’ man, dammit. :flaming: And yes, I will say that even if the girl is not Kim Tae Hee.

Second: what is up with Y-star News’ style of ambushing celebrities to get an interview? :bop: I remember they also ambushed Rain at the airport when he was leaving for MTV Movie Awards by brandishing a placard that says something like, “nod if Jeon Ji Hyun is your girlfriend” (I could be remembering the statement wrong, so please feel free to correct me; I’m very sure about the placard, though). I pity the guy because, as we know, it’s customary for Koreans to give at least a small bow as an act of courtesy. With that sort of stupid dare by YTN, even a curtsy nod can be misinterpreted as him acknowledging that the JJH2 rumors were true. :bop: I remember that video clip to be so awkward, but Rain handled it quite well.

This time, Mr. Jung got one over the YTN reporter and he knows it. That triumphant suppressed smile at 1:08 says it all. For once, he can safely say, “I’m sorry, I can’t be interviewed” without coming off as an ass because he really cannot be interviewed. :clap: He basically shot two birds in one stone: (1) he avoided being put on the chopping block for allowing interviews when he’s not supposed to as he’s a soldier and not a celebrity; and (2) he avoided talking about his dating situation. :hihihi: Which means, technically, Rain himself has never talked, nor even acknowledged that he currently has a girlfriend. :naughty:

Yeah, I just had to add that last sentence because it’s such a nice thought. hehe. :evil: I haven’t had that many nice thoughts about this guy lately so please allow me to indulge myself. What the hell, this is my blog, I will indulge myself whether anyone likes it or not. :nyenyenye:

PS: I know some will say, “he already admitted it when he was investigated for his overnight leaves!” As far as I can remember, he admitted that he met with KTH in those three dates in question. Meeting someone doesn’t automatically mean that they’re in a romantic relationship. If you’re the type who puts things that way then you should go check your calendars because it’s not the 1920s anymore.