After the end of Descendants of the Sun, there come Love in the Moonlight (or can also be known as Moonlight Drawn by Clouds). Park Bo Gum fever is here to continue the Song Joong Ki fever. Of course, both are equally heart capturing.
The first drama that I watched Park Bo Gum was Nodame Cantabille. I knew he is such a sweetheart from then. Back to moonlight, watching the drama is such a pleasant to my eyes. Pretty boys and lovely girls, lovely dovey moments, heart-melting eyes, and everything good. Words aren't enough to describe. B1A4's Jinyoung is there too. How sweet!
Two weeks ago, it wasn't just a normal Thursday for me. It was Thursday that I have been waiting for couple of weeks. It was the day Moonshot team came to Malaysia for a second time. This time it was for the launch of Microfit and Moonflash Cushion. This time around they brought the ambassador Sandara Park along to Mid Valley. But my focus here isn't for Dara (although she is truly a goddess). My focus has always been for the Moonshot Boys.
If you have read my previous post about Moonshot, you would know how different Moonshot is from other brands is their male makeup artist. Just like last time when they came for the launch, three Moonshot Boys were in town for the event. I get to know the news about Moonshot coming over way earlier than the official news release, and of course I got to know which of the Moonshot Boys were coming.
I got very excited on knowing who's coming because I know all three of them and they all know who I am too. And most importantly, one of them is someone whom I wanted to meet again desperately. Why? Because I have made promise with him to come to Korea again and meet him 2 years later when I was in Korea during autumn 2014. Yes, it was Chang Hyun.
I have been planning to go to Korea during autumn this year to fulfill my promise and also I wish to explore Korea again. I have never thought I could meet him again so much earlier. And we are meeting not in Korea, but here in Malaysia. It will be a long post if I were to spurt out the details of what happened that day. It was my longest day at Mid Valley. I was there from 11am to 11pm, all just because I want to meet the Moonshot Boys. I bumped into them coincidentally when I went to Aeon Big to buy something. They were there to buy some drinks and snacks and not forgetting beers.
I still remember how happy I were and how they reacted upon seeing him. Greeted me cheerfully and not forgetting asking me 어떡해 알았어요? It was mere luck to bump into them there and I really have no idea they were there. And they did really wonder how I knew they were they. Nevertheless, I am truly very happy that all three of them recognized me right away and greeted me happily.
Chang Hyun was very busy the whole time during that day. Am glad that me and my friend went there earlier and got the chance to speak with them and hand over the gifts to them. The only time I got to talk to him like personally one to one was when he put on make up for me. And I will never forget how shy he was in returning the heart sign when I showed him one.
Thanks for still remembering me despite it has been two years. I will make my way to meet you in Korea 谈this year. Let's keep in touch and help me with the autumn make up. 오빠, 나한테기다려 주세요!
During my last trip to South Korea, I got to discover a brand new beauty brand by YG Entertainment called Moonshot. If you are not sure on what is YG Entertainment, it hosts popular artists such Big Bang, 2NE1, PSY, newbie Winner and yet to be debuted IKON and also my favourite, Lee Hi (이하이).
Moonshot was launched in October 2014 and I happened to visit their first ever flagship store in Samcheongdong like after five days the shop's grand opening. How I discover it was purely by accident as I am not into YG Entertainment and thanks to my travel companions who are so into YG Entertainment, be it their artists and their business line. Actually none of us know the exact location of the shop. One of my companions know that YG has launched a beauty brand but thought it will be located at Gangnam area. One of the purposes going to Samcheongdong was to look for Innisfree Jeju House. Upon coming out from Innisfree Jeju House, my friend discovered Moonshot store and as a fan of YG, it is a must for them to visit. I still remember clearly that three of them made a move to the store first while I waited for another friend in front of Innisfree Jeju House.
Smartly dressed and good looking Moonshot Boys (pic from Facebook)
If it weren't for my friends, I wouldn't dare to step into the store. Ever wonder why wouldn't I dare to go in? I remembered I was totally shocked on my first step in the store. My friend and I were greatly welcomed by Moonshot staffs, ALL MALE STAFFS dressed smartly in black. The nervousness in me grew bigger the longer I was there. And I clearly remembered I was near to explode when I saw the two guys at the stairs coming down from first floor. My fangirl mode was on the entire time I was there. Seriously, who can resist when you are surrounded by good looking guys around you and they will smile at you whenever you look at them?
Interior decorations with Moonshot Bunny
It wasn't in my shopping list as I do not even know bout this brand. Compared to other familiar K-beauty brands such as Innisfree, Nature Republic, etc, it is way more pricey be it their skincare or makeup products. They are in comparison with big brands like MAC, Bobbi Brown, etc. Moonshot have both skincare and makeup products but their main focus is their makeup. They have two lines for the make up items, Color Moonwalk and Too Good To Be True. Their Color Moonwalk series are specially made for multi-purpose use.
Kwon Jun Woo, one of the staffs that makes my heart fluster
All the staffs their aren't just ordinary sales promoter like what we always see in other makeup brand stores. All the staffs are skillful makeup artist where they are known as makeup expert there. Their hospitality are really great which made me unexpectedly decided to try their makeup. I was introduced to the lip tint called Cream Paint. It has a creamy texture and the brush is shaped to imitate a finger as if you are using a finger to apply the tint. I have a allergic lips where my lips are always chapped and it is always best for me to avoid putting any lip product on it. The finger-like brush is really interesting and I would really like to try one. I courageously asked the staff to choose a colour for me and I was introduced to a natural shade, Strawberry Gelato. And this was where my whole body started to melt.
I was introduced to this Strawberry Gelato shade by the one of the makeup expert, Seo Chang Hyun. I was ready to try it on my hand, but rather than that, he actually drew it on his hand instead. A female staff who stood across me, who knows how to speak mandarin, was signalling him to offer to try the tint on my lips. The soft-hearted me agreed right away when he looked at me. He gently put on the tint on my lips, and he then put on lip gloss too as my lips were chapped. Then the female staff was signalling him to put tint on my cheek as blusher. And of course he did that by gently tapping the tint on my cheeks (at this moment I was already blushing even without the tint). Due to autumn season, my skin were dry due to the cold wind. And he quickly spray some mist on my face and gently tap on it. I couldn't help smiling from ear to ear the entire time. I mean, how could one resist when a good looking guy put on make up for you with gentle care? I was totally melted. And of course, I bought the Cream Paint that he recommended me.
My hauls from Moonshot
For the three weeks I was in Korea, I visited the store for four times. Yes, I know I am thick-face. I just couldn't stop thinking about Moonshot while I was there. I just want to be there, see the handsome faces of the staffs before I leave Korea for good. While I truly understand the staffs there are just providing their professionalism in treating every customers like a VIP and maintaining a good relationship with everyone of us, let me just have some fantasies that I am a special one to them, at least to one of the staffs.
Playroom at 2nd floor
Moonshot currently have two offline stores, one flagship store in Samcheongdong and one in Shinsegae Department Store. They also have a kind of like pop-up store in Common Ground, a new must-visit attraction site. Of course, they do have online stores where everyone from every corner of the world can purchase their items as they ship worldwide (probably not in North Korea though). Moonshot currently has three online sites cater for different people as per below:
My advice is that one should fly over to Korea and purchase the item in store. First, it is always better to get their own personnel to teach you on the exact way of using the item and the most suitable shades for better result. Secondly, you must try the hospitality of their warm, gentle and good looking staffs. And oh, they have a Cha Seung Won lookalike makeup expert in their Samcheongdong store. Isn't this reason enough to make you fly over to try Moonshot now? His name is Park Dong Min, do keep this in mind when you visit there ya! When you are done with your shopping, they will escort you to the front door and give you a high five before exiting the premise.
With Kelly 언니 whom gave me the Moonshot Bunny and Chang Hyun at the back
How to reach Moonshot
Moonshot Flagship Store
Address : 111 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
109-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Post code : 110-230
Contact no : 070-4100-4607
Opening Hours : Everyday from 11am to 8pm
Nearest subway station is Anguk Station (Orange Line 3), Exit 1. Walk about 20 minutes. It really isn't that far from subway station. You should enjoy the scenery along the way to Moonshot. It is especially pretty in autumn.
P/S : I only got to find out that Chang Hyun is not just a normal staff but Assistant Store Manager. Oh my! I get to have ASM to serve me and put on makeup for me. Not only that, he also help me trim my eyebrow on my third visit to the store. I sincerely hope that I can fulfill the promise of travelling to Korea again next year and pay him a visit.
It has been such a long time that I finally attended a concert by my favourite act. For those who know me, you should have know that I am a hug fan of TVXQ. I am proud to be known as cassiopeia. But one things that kept make me sad was that I did not event attend their concert once though they were here twice for concert. Many people asked me why I never attend their concert as it was so awesome. I could answer you I wanted to attend desperately. However, I am not born in a family that could understand why I am willing to spend tens of ringgit for a cd album where I could get a pirated one at RM5 each, not to mention about spending hundreds of ringgit for a concert where I gained nothing. And at that time, TVXQ were here for concert when I was still in secondary school. I don't own that much of money and also transport for the concert. What I could do was waiting for news coverage on TV and newspaper for the concert.
My mum once scolded me for non-stop buying TVXQ albums. It was when I showed her a picture of the album and told her I wanna buy that. I was 16 at that time, and each time before I buy something "expensive" (by expensive I mean it's over RM50), I will tell her first as if I am getting her permission to do so. Well, you can say I am being rebellious because despite of my mum's scolding, I will still proceed in buying TVXQ albums. As time goes by, my mum already accepted that I will buy TVXQ original album as she sometimes accompany me going to Speedy or Rock Corner to have a look at those CD albums. I was once hesitating whether I should buy the Asia version or the imported from Korea version of TVXQ 1st album as the Korea version was double the price of the Asia one. Surprisingly, my mum said it's up to me to buying which one instead of asking me to buy the cheaper one. Because of this, I realized that my mum has already accepted the fact that I won't buy non-original TVXQ albums. My mum does know that I buy lots of TVXQ album, but she didn't know exactly how many I own and how much I had spent on it. If she know I bought that TONE album for RM90, I will be dead meat.
Back to story, finally TVXQ is coming for a concert after 6 years. I finally have the chance to attend it and I have the transport to the venue. I knew I will get scolded so I bought the ticket without telling any of my family members. Until it was like 5 days before the D-day, I only told them I am attending the concert. And of course I got a little lecture even though I am going for the cheapest one. Imagine if I go for rock zone!!! But then, for sure my mum know I like TVXQ very much. Although she gave me lecture on it, I knew that she cares for me very much, she just doesn't want me to spend money recklessly. She actually worried that I will get lost on the way to Shah Alam. Oh well, for TVXQ, I gotta go no matter what.
The concert started around 6.10pm. And TVXQ came on stage in white suit. Yes! Real prince charming in white appeared on stage. Oh ya, before that, I must explain that I will be talking more on U-know Yunho as he is my fav. Max Changmin is awesome too, it's just that I can't take my eyes off Yunho. I have always wanted to watch their performances of Rising Sun, Mirotic and O Jung Ban Hap without JYJ. Please don't get misunderstand, I just wanted to know how they can perform the whole song with just the two of them. And yes, TVXQ did not disappoint anyone while performing those songs. It is just so awesome. The stage still look so small to me even though there were just two of them.
During their solo part, Yunho performed Honey Funny Bunny. And I never expected he could do those kind of dance. OMG, it's just so smexy!! I was shouting like crazy when he did that! OMG!! I became crazy again when the screen showing VCR of him giving Sulli a peck at the cheek while Before U Go was playing as the background music. Actually I wanted to watch the whole performance of Before U Go, but the performance was just so little for that song. That was the only part where I am a little bit disappointed because I love that songs very much.
Concert won't be perfect without some cute props. Mini planes were brought on stage and TVXQ took a ride on it. The plane was supposed to bring TVXQ to the front stage and landed there, but the one that Yunho rode on experienced some technical problem and it was hanging on air while it was landing. And yes, this kid decided to jump down from the plane as it wasn't going to land at all. I was worried like mad when he jumped down. All the fans including me kept chanting "andwae" but he still jump down. Luckily he was not hurt at all.
There was a time where Yunho was running like a kid on stage. And at that moment, something just popped up in my mind. Where else can I find a more perfect man other than Yunho? He is charismatic, he has the charm to melt everyone's heart, he can be strict and fierce and yet he is cute. I love his solo dancing part where he did handstand. I knew he will do that but I din expect that he did that in that white suit. Oh my prince charming!!! By the way, Changmin is just so cute! He may be a grown up now, but deep in cassies' hearts, he is still the maknae!! Haha.
I was a bit emotional when they sang medley of their old songs and when the VCR playing footage of their old days. My friend beside me dropped her tears during that VCR. That VCR could be longer if it weren't for the split (Homin and JYJ). I hold back my tears because I don't want to be ugly duckling during the concert. I think that I should be happy as I finally attended their concert!! n_n
Fan chant for Mirotic was awesome!!! I am proud to be part of that. And I am also proud to be part of the red ocean. It was amazing! The hand held banner is meaningful! I am glad that I do not miss this concert. I fell more in love with TVXQ and Yunho now.
On another, I found an iPhone when I was about to leave the stadium. Oh well, to be exact, it was the cassies in front of me found that phone and asked whether it belongs to me or my friends. It wasn't ours and that cassies kept on asking what to do with that phone. My friends were rushing to airport and I know that cassies was also rushing. So I decided to take care of that phone and I managed to return that phone to its owner. Luckily the phone owner didn't lock her phone with password, or else I couldn't contact her on the spot. Haha, be more careful next time ya, the iPhone owner!! n_n
For all the pictures here, credit on the picture itself ya!
Please don't be surprised with the title of this post! I have yet to find another half of me, so I am still single and available. I am going to talk bout a new heartthrob of mine, and yes it refers to Korean boy band, Teen Top! All of them are my 동생!! I somehow feel so old.
Teen Top, a boyband comprises of six members which are C.A.P, Chunji, Niel, L.Joe, Ricky and Changjo. They debuted in July 2010 but they only come to my attention when they released the song No More Perfume On You (향수 뿌리지마) on 2011. I have always remember and recognize Niel because he sings the most and has an unique voice.
Then, I enjoyed listening to their new songs like Crazy (미치겠어) and Be My Girl (나랑 사귈래?). And yes, of course I can now remember all their names and recognize all their faces, just that Niel and Chunji catch my attention more. Why? All I can say is Niel and Chunji sing a lot and their screen time is longer than other members.
Now in 2013, they finally released their first regular album and their main song is Miss Right (긴 생머리 그녀). THIS SONG IS VERY ADDICTIVE!! The Korean song name means that girl with long and straight hair. I was once told by my Korean friends that most Korean guys love girl with long and straight hair (That's me!!). So this song is about that girl with long and straight hair. LOL...seems like literally translation.
Upon watching this MV, I knew that I am gonna fall deeply in love with these boys. They are so funny, funky, charming, charismatic and handsome in the MV. And yes, now L.Joe catches my attention with his bleached pink hair. The more I watched the MV, the more I love him. I love the part where he rap and deeply in love with his style in the locker room version.
With just a long sleeve black tee and a orange jumpsuit plus an orange bandana, L.Joe is just so stylish. In Chinese, we call it 型!!! I was so into them that I downloaded three different videos of them for this song. I just can't keep my eyes off on L.Joe. If I were able to date with a guy like L.Joe, how happy will I be? Too bad, he is younger than I am. Because of him, I am considering whether I should accept a guy younger than me as my boyfie. Should I? I have seen a guy in real life where he has the ability to be that cool. But then, he is younger than me as well.
Anyway, please give much LOVE to Teen Top!! And don't steal L.Joe from me just because you fall in love with him too after watching the MV. "♥Oh My Heartthrobs" will be a continuing series of posts on guys that make me fall in love with them. I will be blogging on other guys next time. Stay tune to see which guys steal my heart!!
