Daily Archives: August 1, 2012

Gangnam Style by PSY

Gangnam Style by PSY

Going viral is a music video by South Korea’s PSY called “Gangnam Style”. It’s an epically over the top music video guaranteed to get your fists pumping then to some head scratching. He packs a lot into his video : sexy ladies, horse dancing, party bus, toilet rapping, and more. Although it’s in Korean, you don’t need to understand it. The visuals and dance music will keep you captivated. Get ready for that Gangnam Style.

Here’s more about the song:

From 2 years of break, PSY is finally coming back with his 6th album ‘PSY6甲’!
The album’s weighty title song ‘Gangnam Style’ is composed solely by PSY himself from lyrics to choreography. The song is characterized by its strongly addictive beats and lyrics, and is thus certain to penetrate the foundations of modern philosophy.

You can get the song on Gangnam Style (강남 스타일) - PSY 6甲 (Six Rules), Pt. 1 - EP. He’s giving groups like Girls Generation and Wonder Girls a run for their money.

update: a female response by korean pop group 4 minute’s member HyunA as been posted. Think of it as the girl version for “Gangnam Style,” but reborn as “Oppa Is Just My Style”.

Gangnam Style by PSY

Making of Gangnam Style by PSY

Female version of Gangnam Style – “Oppa Is Just My Style” by HyunA of 4 minute.

Kyla Ross helps USA Women’s Gymnastics get gold in 2012 Olympics

Kyla Ross helps USA Women's Gymnastics get gold in 2012 Olympics
Yesterday, part Japanese and Filipino gymnast Kyla Ross helps USA Women’s Gymnastics get gold in 2012 Summer Olympics. She contributed to the team by competing on the uneven bars and the beam. Kyla Ross earned a spot on the Olympic Team with a fifth-place finish at Trials. Being the youngest member of the women’s gymnastics team, didn’t stop her from delivering on her events. On the uneven bars, Ross showed precise lines, high release moves and stuck her double layout dismount to earn a 14.933. On beam, Ross got the U.S. off to a good start with her routine, scoring a 15.133. Ross competed a front aerial to flip flop, layout stepout and dismounted with a double tuck.

Kyla Ross on uneven barsKyla Ross

Uneven bars
SCORE
Difficulty 6.400
Execution 8.533
Penalties 0.00
Total 14.933
Rank 8
Beam
SCORE
Difficulty 6.100
Execution 9.033
Penalties 0.00
Total 15.133
Rank 5

The United States women’s team won gold with a score of 183.596 at the 2012 Olympic Games at the North Greenwich Arena. Russia earned silver with a 178.530 and Romania took bronze with a 176.414. China placed fourth with a 174.430. This is the second women’s team gold in U.S. history, the first coming in 1996. The gold-medal finish is the sixth consecutive team medal for the U.S. women. Dating back to 1992, it is the second-longest active women’s Olympic team medal streak behind Romania (1976-2012). Ross spoke about the U.S. accomplishing its goal of a team gold, “We all did our events the best that we could and hit our routines, and we are all really proud of each other. It was really fun watching floor. McKayla and I were together cheering as loud as we could. We were screaming so loud.”

Kyla Ross helps USA Women’s Gymnastics get gold in 2012 Olympics

More about Kyla Ross
Kyla Ross was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Now a resident of Aliso Viejo, California, she began gymnastics as a three-year-old because she had so much energy. “I used to always climb on my couch,” to which her mom confirmed she once broke the arm. Ross has two younger siblings, but neither do gymnastics. Her sister plays volleyball and her brother plays football and baseball.

Kristi Yamaguchi endorses Mitt Romney

Kristi Yamaguchi endorses Mitt Romney

Olympic gold medalist and World Champion in figure skating Kristi Yamaguchi endorses GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney in this Olympics focused ad. She touts his stewardship in support of the 2002 Winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City. In the ad, she states ““Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope.” Yamaguchi won gold in 1992 and was a goodwill ambassador during the 2002 Winter Games.

Kristi Yamaguchi endorses Mitt Romney

Darling It’s You by David Choi x Clara C

Darling It’s You by David Choi x Clara C

Singers David Choi x Clara C collaborate on the duet “Darling It’s You,” which leads up to their upcoming “David Choi & Clara C 2012 Fall Tour”. In the video, the duo take a roadtrip together on the road and in the air. The cute love song talks about staying together as a couple no matter where you are. It’s not about the what so much as the who. Not only do the two artists sing, but they also show a little bit of their dance moves. You can get the single on Darling It's You - Darling It's You - Single or amazon.

Here’s some songs you might hear on tour from David Choi (Missing Piece, By My Side, Better You, Won’t Even Start, and That Girl) and Clara C ( Fish, The Camel Song, Offbeat and Heartstrings).

Darling It’s You by David Choi x Clara C

Clara and David will be on a 19 city tour this in Fall 2012 promoting both their albums. Both artists will be accompanied by full bands giving people in attendance the full experience of their music. Over a span of 2 months, Clara and David will enthrall fans with their music and their newly recorded duet “Darling It’s You”. Check out the tour schedule below to see if they’ll be at your city.

David Choi & Clara C 2012 Fall Tour Information
Sept 29 • LOS ANGELES • Troubadour •
Oct 5 • SEATTLE • Neptune •
Oct 6 • VANCOUVER • Croatian Culture Center •
Oct 7 • PORTLAND • Alberta Rose •
Oct 13 •SAN FRANCISCO •Great American Hall •
Oct 19 • SAN DIEGO • The Loft •
Oct 26 • CHICAGO • Schubas •
Oct 28 • TORONTO • Great Hall •
Nov 1 • BOSTON • Brighton Music Hall •
Nov 2 • NEW YORK CITY • Highline Ballroom •
Nov 9 • PHILADELPHIA • World Cafe Live •
Nov 10 • WASHINGTON DC • Howard Theater •
Nov 11 • CHARLOTTE • Tremont Music Hall •
Nov 12 • NASHVILLE • Commodore Ballroom •
Nov 14 • ATLANTA • Center Stage – Vinyl •
Nov 16 • AUSTIN • Parish •
Nov 17 • HOUSTON • Fitzgeralds •
Nov 18 • DALLAS • Kessler •
Nov 30 • ORANGE COUNTY • Galaxy Theater •

K-Town Reality Show : Episode 4

K-Town Reality Show : Episode 4

In K-Town Reality Show Episode 4, the group recounts the aftermath of a night of partying. The guys recount last night’s crazy events over barbecue while the girls question Violet about her feelings for Jowe during brunch. Guy talk revolves around K-Town girls vs girls in Korea and whether they look good or not the next day, while girl talk gravitates toward the the type of guys they date and penis size. Revealing that Jowe had hit on her behind wish Violet’s back, Scarlet attempts to clear things up with him. However, Jowe’s denial further complicates things with Scarlet. It’s Scarlet vs Jowe drama and everyone in the group gets sucked in. The group meets together for drinks later that night for drinks. After winning a drinking game with soju bombs at karaoke, Young requests a lapdance from Scarlet — the last thing a groom-to-be should do. Once video hits the internet, you can’t take it back. Listen to H.u.h. by Shin-B in the video.

If you’re looking for Young’s backpack, you ca get it here.

Previous episodes
K-Town Reality Show : Episode 1
K-Town Reality Show : Episode 2
K-Town Reality Show : Episode 3

K-Town Reality Show : Episode 4

The Potstickers: Episode 4

The Potstickers: Episode 4
In The Potstickers episode 4, Ben and his friends head out to the party, but they have no car. They find an alternate mode of transportation, but they can’t all ride it at the same time. Once they all arrive at the party, Ben attempts to lock on his target Fanny. Just when Ben thinks he got it all under control, GK ruins everything. Things seem to get out of control and go downhill for Ben. Catch the season finale of Potstickers to see if friendships, love, and social structure work together or not.

The series directed by Zac Wong stars Andrew Hu, Jeremy Steel, Jourdan Steel, Zac Wong, Jeff Bee, Victoria Park, Jacqueline Barrett, and Doug Weng.

Previous episodes:
The Potstickers: Episode 1
The Potstickers: Episode 2
The Potstickers: Episode 3

The Potstickers: Episode 4