Beanie level: Jang Geu-rae

Took a break from Kdramaland, proceeds to go down the Kpop rabbit hole instead thanks to an accidental discovery and inevitable binge-watching of Produce 101 season 2.
#whatislifewithoutHallyu

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    I took a break from Kpop and went down the Kdrama rabbit hole /o\ But I’ve dug myself back out… and am now balancing Kpop and Kdramas ?

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      You need to give me some tips on that. I keep falling into one of these holes. I am in the K-pop one right now.

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        During semester I stick to one airing drama and some web dramas/ drama specials in between!

        For K-pop I just keep up with MVs (I go to 1theK or CJENM’s YouTube), listen to albums while doing the dishes, and steer clear of variety shows/ browsing other YouTube videos. Because one video/ show leads to another and before you know it you’ll be watching 8 things at once and have no time for anything else! I also keep off Tumblr, the ultimate culprit for tripping us down fandom rabbit holes.

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          Thanks for the advice!
          That’s what I am planning to do, since I am starting the university on Monday! (*excited**scared*)
          I have actually already come up with something similar and written it all down, so I hope I’ll stick to it. Especially the rule of on other K-pop videos than MVs. (I can spend hours on Youtube without noticing it, really!) I don’t do Tumblr (luckily?), so I don’t have that to deal with.
          The only problem is comebacks (as you have stated below) – live performances and a lot of new stuff…

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            Good luck! You’ll probably want to lay low Kpop/ Kdrama-wise the first two weeks, it’s the most important period to figure out your schedule for the semester (when your tests are, when assignments are due) and to get a head start on your readings. Make a list of your readings and deadlines so you don’t forget an essay that’s due and have to rush it out overnight! More than studying super hard, being organised is key to not drowning in university. Trust me on this, it kept me afloat for 10 semesters and counting (I’m in grad school now).

            Also, someone mentioned this on OT a while back, but never start a show first thing in the morning or in the middle of the day. Plan for 1-2 evenings, a couple of hours where you reward yourself/ unwind from the week by watching shows or catching up on Kpop. A regular leisure schedule is easier to keep and won’t eat into the time you need for other work (:

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          Thanks for the valuable advice, sunbaenim! (We are not in the same university, but technically you are my sunbae.) I’ve bookmarked this page for further reference. 🙂
          I haven’t been watching dramas for a while now since I’ve been stressed / busy and I think I’ll keep it that way for a while longer. I’ll listen to K-pop but will avoid Youtube videos.
          Planning and organizing are my weak points but I’ll try to work it out. Sticking to airing dramas will definitely help. 🙂

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            You’re welcome! Happy to share my experience if it helps make your uni life more bearable ^^ Treasure your opportunity to learn, even if there are classes you don’t quite like. Good luck!

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      That makes two of us now in need of your expert advice on ‘balancing’ as you say @purpleteapot 😝 Because aigoo it seems impossible right now. At least from what I learned from Kdrama watching, there’s this frenzy in the early phase of getting into it. Somehow it’s the same for me with Kpop. I cannot seem to get enough of it right now. I’m hoping to see the light at the end of this tunnel though. I shall meet my saturation point!

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        Reply above 👆🏻 There are times I’m more active in checking out things other than MVs and albums, and that’s when my favourite group (BTS) is promoting. I usually watch all their live performances 🙊 But I stick to that and Bangtan Bombs nothing else!

        I guess it’s because I’ve been following Kpop for 10 years, so I just learned not to sink in too deep in all the content after a while!

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I wanna be the Wendy to their Peter Pan. They’ll always be my boys *sniff*
But also seriously, they’ll retain this youthful look for about a decade or two more for sure #CrudePlay #AgeDefying #kbeauty
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How cool would it be to have three awesome Kdrama moms you could get perms and have spa sessions with growing up??? #kbeauty






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Love how Crown Prince Bo Gum’s pale/weak/sick makeup look couldn’t take away from his beautiful face. I’m convinced nothing really ever could. I mean I haven’t seen a bad photo of this guy–candid or otherwise. #kbeauty
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(When you can’t reveal your perfect face just yet, but you need to make a big impression on the audience)

“It’s all in the eye makeup”
– Hong Ra On, 2016
#alsomaybemygracefuldancing
#kbeauty
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Watching K2 and I love Madame’s simple makeup = her housewife image for the public VS what she really is. To be reminded of that contrast by her makeup everytime she’s on screen is great. #kbeauty
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I couldn’t understand the phrase “so beautiful it hurts” until Kang Ha Neul became 8th prince Wang Wook. #kbeauty
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Is it Ji Chang Wook’s moisturizer glow or Nam Ji Hyun that seems to make Noh Ji Wook appear handsomer with every new episode? Either way, I approve. #kbeauty
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🎶”I’m dreaming, I hope it will be eternal happiness”🎶

Truly very happy for the SWAG couple, Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung. Cheers to true love!!!!

….aigoo I’m such a hopeless romantic.

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Joy! I’m in love with Joy! 😍

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    Joy’s voice is so good. I am liking all the OSTs in this drama.

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    It’s catchy but now I want to listen to Han Gyuls final version of Waiting for You! *__*

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I’ve unleashed something amazing in my mother after making her watch MDBC with me in August. She’s become a die-hard Kim Yoo-jung fan and have now finished over half of her drama/film projects. 😵

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Aaaaand they just updated to say subs are up. Posting on the DB fan wall seem to generate some magic powers. Muahaha
I shall make a thanksgiving offering accordingly.
But for now
*flies off to watch*

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Trying to do something else while waiting for the subs to come out, but still can’t stop thinking about when the freaking subs are coming out!!!
P. S. I love you subbers!!!
#TheLiarAndHisLover

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So in love with Park Hyungsik right now. I checked out What Happens To My Family (all on YouTube-wut wuuuut!), and marathoned over the last two weeks. 53 eps!!! I regret nothing.

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    Ahh the feels. That show made me stop and said, “who’s that chap?”

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Decorating DB fan wall with Park Bo Gum singing Moonlight OST video: like finding perfect furniture to fit in my favorite space in the house I just moved into. I’m home!

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Blessing, I mean testing my very own fan wall 😍😍😍
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