Happy 21st Birthday, SHINee Minho!

"My name is Minho!"

This was the line from SHINee's hit "SHINee World." 

Minho as the high jump gold medalist Kang Taejoon
in the drama To The Beautiful You

Well, I didn't like Minho before. But because of his drama "To The Beautiful You" with his co-labelmate Sulli from f(x) I started to like his role as Kang Taejoon. Thus, I became a Flamer (Minho's fan club name) besides being a Blinger (Jonghyun's fan club name). After his drama had aired on SBS from August 15 to October 4*, I'm watching his drama prior to the Korean version of Hana Kimi which is "Salamander Guru and the Gang", which I still have 2 more episodes to watch (I'm now at 9th episode).

I realized that besides his flaming charisma and his talent in singing, dancing, hosting, acting, and rapping, I found him sexy and handsome. 

Minho in Cosmopolitan Korea magazine May 2012 issue

Today is a very special day for SHAWOLS most especially Flamers because it's Choi Minho's 21st birthday! I wish him continuous success as an actor and a singer. Hope he enjoys his special day.

  

Closer In Your Eyes: The TaeHee Love Moments

When I found out that SHINee Minho and f(x) Sulli will be starring in the Korean version of Hana Kimi, I was very excited. That time I was already an SMTowner (fan club of SM Entertainment artists).

I am a Shawol (SHINee World) but not a fan of Sulli's group f(x). When the drama aired last August 15th, I tried to watch it. Then I liked it from its pilot episode until its finale. As it was airing, I fell in love with Taejoon (Minho's character) and Jaehee (Sulli's character).

Here are some picture moments of this drama between Taejoon and Jaehee:

But among of these TaeHee moments, this was the most touching and memorable scene from Episode 15:

Goo Jae Hee: "I'm actually a girl."

Kang Tae Joon: "Thank you that you come into my life. I already knew that you are a girl."

Taejoon cried and said he knew for a long time and just hold it.

Then he said "and then , Goo Jae Hee, I Like You"

Jaehee looked at him, still crying and then they hugged each other.

Now that the Korean version has ended, I want to congratulate Minho and Sulli. Because of this drama, I just shipped to MinSul pair! I will miss Taejoon and Jaehee so much.

Source: To The Beautiful You (Facebook Page)

My Most Admired KPop Idols Turned Into Actors

It's amazing that I'm interested watching dramas on Korean TV via KBS World (with English Subtitles) and SBS or online via live stream and English-subtitled replay sites or on Philippine TV via ABS-CBN, TV5 or GMA (Tagalog-dubbed) with Korean idols as cast. So, I list my most admired KPop idols turned into actors. (Well, I didn't include girls on this list!)

MinHo [SHINee]

(Salamander Guru, To The Beautiful You)

This year, the charisma member of SHINee became the handsome high-jump athlete Kang Taejoon in the Korean version of Hana Kimi called To The Beautiful You which is currently airing in SBS. But he also starred in the drama Salamander Guru with other KPop idols.

Siwon [Super Junior]

(Poseidon, Skip Beat)

Super Junior member took the spotlight in the dramas Poseidon as a SWAT officer and Skip Beat as a famous star Dun He Lian. Now, he’s busy doing a new drama to be aired either at the end of the year or next year.

Donghae [Super Junior]

(Skip Beat, Panda and Hedgehog)

Another Super Junior member starred in Skip Beat as Bu Po Shang. This year, he has latest drama called Panda and Hedgehog and it’s currently airing.

Zhoumi [Super Junior-M]

(When Love Walked In)

A handsome member of Super Junior-M accepted a role in When Love Walked In together with his co-label mate and f(x) member Victoria.

Yonghwa [CNBlue]

(You’re Beautiful, Heartstrings)

This CNBlue frontman showed his acting skill in the dramas You’re Beautiful and Heartstrings with Park Shin Hye. Now, he’s composing songs for his band and rookie artists Juniel and AOA.

Kwanghee [ZE:A]

(To The Beautiful You)

Watch out! The member of ZE:A casted in To The Beautiful You who was jealous and has evil plans for Jaehee (Sulli’s role) to reveal her true identity. The interesting part was he always put some Etude House Shinistar lip balm on his lips.

Siwan [ZE:A]

(Equator Man)

Another ZE:A member played a serious role as teen Jeric Kim (who played by Lee Joon Hyuk) in Equator Man. Now, he’s currently promoting a song with his co-members as a group.

Wooyoung [2PM]

(Dream High)

A member from 2PM showcased his skill in acting besides singing and dancing in the hit drama Dream High. Early this year, he released his solo album with hit track Sexy Lady.

Taecyeon [2PM]

(Dream High)
Like his co-member Wooyoung, he also showed his acting prowess in the drama 'Dream High'. Though his group's comeback postponed due to his another co-member's scandal, he will improve more on his skills, most especially in acting.

The 4 Shining Years of SHINee

It's been exactly 4 years since this shining idol group from SM Town Entertainment. They first released their debut song, "Replay". The KPop male group named SHINee, composed of Taemin, Onew, Key, Minho, and Jonghyun. Their fanclub name is SHINee World or also known as Shawols.

The first music video I've seen from SHINee is "Ring Ding Dong". I first noticed this handsome guy with blonde-brown hair. I found out in the internet that his name is Kim Jonghyun. I got interested with this group so I watched all the MVs from SHINee in YouTube,MYX, and MTV.

SHINee's Kim Jonghyun

Recently, SHINee released their 4th mini album called "Sherlock". Their latest MV featured the most beautiful Korean celebrity and Girls' Generation member Jessica Jung. I waited for their comeback stage in KBS Music Bank. They won the K-Chart for two consecutive weeks after they defeated 2AM on the first week and CNBlue on the second week.

They're also featured in the movie called "I AM". Also, the individual members are busy with their respective projects. Minho will be working with f(x) member Sulli in the Korean drama version of Hana Kimi with English title, "To The Beautiful You". Then Key is active with the musical called "Catch Me If You Can" with Super Junior's Kyuhyun and Girls' Generation's Sunny.


From singing a line "We're living in a SHINee world" from the song "SHINee World" to lines from the song "Sherlock" which are "SHINee's back" and "Give it up for SHINee", indeed they are one of the top idol groups in Korea and went popular in Japan and other countries. As I conclude this blog article, I quote what the leader Onew had said, "SHINee world is strength for me. Because I get strength when I get cheers on the stage."

HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY, Shining SHINee!!!