North Korea's Calendar

It's not 2013
in North Korea. 
The year is 102
counted after 
the birth of 
Kim Il-sung.

Red Ink in South Korea

Every society has its own odd superstitions, and while Westerners worry about black cats, open umbrellas, and spilled salt, Koreans can’t stand red ink. Supposedly, if you write someone’s name with a red pen, that person is going to have some really bad luck in the near future. They might even die.

So why does red ink send some Koreans into red alert? Well, when a South Korean has shuffled off this mortal coil, his or her name is written in a family register and on funeral banners with red ink. Some believe the red ink drives away demons and protects the dead, but if you write the name of a living person in red, you get the reverse effect. So if you’re ever signing a contract, writing a letter, or grading a paper, play it safe and use black instead.

Blood Type in South Korea

In South Korea, blood is a big deal. It doesn’t just deliver oxygen to the rest of your body—it determines your personality. People in South Korea are automatically stereotyped thanks to their blood type. While this belief originated in Japan, it has taken a firm hold in South Korean culture, and it might even make a difference in who marries whom.

There are positive and negative traits assigned to each blood type. People with Type A are thought to be conservative and punctual, but they can be also obsessive, uptight, and a bit introverted. However, they think that cheating on their romantic partners is wrong and will thus be extremely loyal. People with Type B are a totally different story. While they have some good traits like creativity and passion, they’re also willing to cheat on their partners, lazy, and impatient. There’s even a South Korean movie called My Boyfriend is Type B, a romantic comedy about a Type A girl who falls for a Type B boy and has to deal with his impulsive nature.

As for Type AB, they’re supposed to be cool and under control, but they can be elitist, harsh, and judgmental. Type O means a person is ambitious and athletic. They want big things in life, and nothing is going to stand in their way. On the flip side, they’re pompous and egotistical, but once they decide to commit to a relationship, they’re generally pretty loyal. So if you ever visit South Korea, you might want to figure out your blood type first—someone is going to ask eventually.

Age in South Korea

Traveling to South Korea is a bit like traveling into the future. The moment you step across the border, you automatically turn one year older. In Korea, a baby is one year old at birth, instead of zero as in most other cultures. And things get even trickier, since everyone has the same birthday . . . sort of. After the New Year passes, everyone in Korea automatically ages one year, even if they haven’t had their actual birthday yet. It gets even more complex for people who were born just a few days before the New Year. If a baby is born on December 31, it’d be one year old. However, after January 1, that same baby will automatically turn two.

So if you’re unsure of what your Korean age is, subtract the year of your birth from the current year and then add one. Or if someone asks your age, you could probably save a lot of hassle and just tell them what year you were born.

Crime Reenactments in South Korea

One thing South Korea is definitely not known for is liberal criminal rights. Anyone who has seen films like Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Miracles in Cell No. 7 or Mother is familiar with the Korean practice of crime reenactments. Citizens suspected of committing crimes, such as rape or murder, are forced to take part in these humiliating public rituals, which start with police binding the suspect with ropes or handcuffs. They are then led to the scene of the crime and are ordered to recreate the criminal act. To make the ordeal even more humiliating, the media is invited along to publicize the event. Dates for the reenactments are even printed in newspapers so the public can show up, watch, and hurl insults.

In 1972, Jeong Won-seob was forced to act out the murder and rape of a schoolgirl, a crime he allegedly committed. As he acted out the event, people were screaming at him and yelling things like, “Kill this guy!” As horrible as this is, it gets even worse: Jeong turned out to be innocent. Despite the glaringly obvious problems with this procedure, the practice still continues today. The reasoning is something called “national sentiment” which basically means public feelings are more important than civil liberties. Obviously, not all Koreans agree with this viewpoint, and many are campaigning against the practice, but it seems the majority favors the public ritual despite the public opposition.

Be Contented

Be contented with the things you've had right now. Other people can’t have those things because they can’t afford it. Nobody’s perfect, there’s always a missing piece in our life. You can’t conclude that you’re a perfect person because you have every material thing that money can buy, but how about the things that money can’t buy, do you have those things? You can only conclude that you are contented because there’s nobody in the world that can have everything in life except GOD himself. 

Spirit of Nationalism

The spirit of nationalism binds the diverse people of nation into a strong bond. Wars though harmful foster a spirit of unity among the people. The moment there is threat to the nation from an enemy, the patriotic feelings of the people are aroused. They forget their petty differences of caste, creed and class. They stand behind their leaders to fight against the enemy. Nationalism imparts extraordinary courage and boldness to ordinary men and women. They accomplish daring acts beyond their normal power. They are even ready to lay down their lives for the sake of the country.

Advantages of being a Filipino Fan

1.      A lot of KPOP idols wanted to marry a Filipino in the future.

2.      KPOP idols are learning  our language

3.      There are a lot of Koreans here in the Philippines to study English better. 

Disadvantages of Being a Filipino KPOP Fan

1.   Far away from South Korea

2.   Can't understand Korean Language

3.   Can't go to every concert of a certain KPOP Group

4.   No money

5.   Can't go to the places where our idols have been

6.   Can’t breathe the same air with our idols

7.   We can’t be noticed by our idols

8.   Can only date our idols through their videos that were posted in YouTube and pictures around the internet.

9.   Can only watch KPOP’S live performances/concerts through live stream.

10.Slow internet connection and low-quality KPOP merchandises.

Miracles in December (English Translation)

Miracles in December

English Translation:

I’m struggling to find you who I cannot see

I’m struggling to find you who I cannot hear

I see things that I couldn’t see before

I hear things that I couldn’t hear before

After you left me, I have grown a power that I didn’t have before

The selfish me who has only thought about myself

I’m the one who didn’t know your feelings and ignored it

I couldn’t believe myself that I have changed this much

Your love can still move me like this

If I just think of you, I can fill this world with you

Because each snowdrop is one tear drop that belongs to you

But there’s just one thing that I can’t do and it’s to make you come to me

I hope I don’t have this miserable power

The selfish me who has only thought about myself

I’m the one who didn’t know your feelings and ignored it

I couldn’t believe myself that I have changed this much

Your love can still move me like this

Stopping the time, (I) go back to you

I open this book of memories and I open up your page

And in the book I’m in there, in there with you

The small and weak person, because of your love

Just like this for everything (my whole existence)

I changed the whole world

I’m the one who didn’t know how to be thankful for love

I’m the one who thought that the end was the end

To the image of you who wanted me to be, I fixed myself everyday

I think my love will continue on forever

Stopping the time, (I) go back to you

I open this book of memories and I open up your page

And in the book I’m in there, in there with you

The things that I met that winter

I’m struggling to find you who I cannot see

I’m struggling to find you who I cannot hear

Because I'm stupid (SS501) English Translation

Because I'm stupid

Because I’m so stupid and such a fool

My eyes don't see anybody but you

Even though i know you love someone else

You could never know the pain that i felt

You probably never think of me at all

And i know we have no memories

But the one who really wants you is me

In the end only my tears will fall

I stay, you walk away

I stand back, watching you day by day

You can't see that I’m so in love with you

Like the wind you just fly right through

There are days when i just miss you so much

There are days when i just long for your touch

"I love you" somehow flies right off my lips and so

Once again I’m left crying for you

Once again I’m left here missing you

Baby i love you I’m waiting for you

You'll probably never have a dream of me

And i know I’m in love all alone

That’s why we don't really have memories

In the end, I’ll make them all on my own

Love's like a river of tears

That will flow whenever you're not here

Even though your heart will never be mine

It’s enough just seeing you smile

There are days when i see nothing but rain

There are days when i just feel so much pain

"I miss you" somehow flies right off my lips and so

Once again I’m left wishing for you

Once again I’m left here missing you

Baby i love you I’m waiting for you

Bye, bye, never say goodbye

Even though it's not me by your side

I need you, i just can't say it but i want you

I cannot stop wishing for you

There are days when i just miss you so much

There are days when i just long for your touch

"I love you" somehow flies right off my lips and so

Once again I’m left crying for you

There are days when i see nothing but rain

There are days when i just feel so much pain

"I miss you" somehow flies right off my lips and so

Once again I’m left wishing for you

Once again I’m left here missing you

Baby i love you I’m waiting for you

TULA

Isang paaralan, isang daan

Tungo sa magandang kinabukasan.

Mahirap ka man o kaya’y mayaman

Basta’t kung may tiyaga, may patutunguan

Walang hirap kung tayo’y magsisikap

Upang matulungan ang mga naghihirap

Magtulungan, makipagkaibigan

Ang paraan sa matagumpay na kinabukasan

Lahat tayo’y pare-pareho lamang,

Walng labis, walang kulang.

Na sa atin ang gawa, nasa diyos ang awa.

ANG BATANG ASSUMPTIONISTA!

Kahit bata ka pa’y may maitutulong kana

Huwag magpabaya, tayo'y may magagawa

Dapa't tayo'y magtulungan upang may makamatan

Magandang resulta ang kinalalabasan.

Iyan ang batang Assumnptionista

Laging nagtutunggaling makamit ang tagumpay

Puso at isip ang kanyang patnubay

Buhay niya'y sa panginoon inaalay

Mahirap man siya, o kaya'a mayaman

Mapagbiro man siya, o tahimik lamang

Likas sa kanya ang pagkamagalang

Kabutihang asal kanyang inilaladlad

Tayo’y may pagmamataas sa patalbugan

Magaling sa biruan, tuksuan at tawanan

Mahilig makisakay sa nga kalokohan

Ngunit mapagkumbaba naman kung pormalan

Matapat,matiyaga, at siya ri'y matulungin

Grabe kung kumayod, makamtan lang ang mithiin

Guro't kaibigan nandiyan upang sumuporta

Kahit anong mangyari tayo'y magkakasama

Walang magbabago, walang iwanan

Isang eskuwelahan lang ang pinapasukan,

Pamilya’t ituring kung nandiyan

mabuhay at ibahagi ang pananampalataya, iyan ang laban

Isang paaralan, isang daan

Tungo sa magandang kinabukasan.

Mahirap ka man o kaya’y mayaman

Basta’t kung may tiyaga, may patutunguan

Walang hirap kung tayo’y magsisikap

Upang matulungan ang mga naghihirap

Magtulungan, makipagkaibigan

Ang paraan sa matagumpay na kinabukasan

Lahat tayo’y pare-pareho lamang,

Walng labis, walang kulang.

Na sa atin ang gawa, nasa diyos ang awa.

EXO-L Fighting

[140813] it’s been 6 months since the last episode of EXO Showtime where we've learned a lot of things about EXO. We surely missed them all (OT12), especially Kris. There are a lot of rumors about our Kris but still let's all stay strong for him. He'll be back. We all know it because EXO without Galaxy Hyung is like Galaxy without stars. And we shouldn't forget that he's the APPA of EXO. Let's all be strong for Kris. To all EXO-L/EXO fans around the world, fighting!!! WE ARE ONE!!!

A Fact about Love

Truthfully, the best medicine for regret is not time, but a better person.

20 Reasons Why I Love KPOP

1.      KPOP songs are awesome, even though I can’t really understand the language of the song but the sound and harmony of their voices are wonderful and if you translate the lyrics of the songs in English, the messages are very interesting.

2.      KPOP Idols have the talents and the looks that every person dreams of.  

3.      KPOP Idols have the charisma and attitude that every person admires most.

4.      KPOP Idols experience a lot of hard challenges and task that they sacrifice in order to give a wonderful performance to their supportive and loyal fans.

5.      KPOP Idols are not afraid to let everybody know their true self and they are confident enough to do crazy things for their fans.

6.      KPOP Idols can sing, rap, and dance at the same time.

7.      KPOP Idols are attractive and cute.

8.      KPOP artists are funny, adorable, has a lot of charisma and aegyos.

9.      KPOP MV’s are very productive and well-produced.

10.   KPOP’s choreography is very unique and interesting.

11.   K-POP artists always change their fashion style for each song they promote, and this leaves fans anticipating for what the artists will stylize next.

12.   As beautiful as the K-POP stars are, they have the funniest derp faces ever. These types of faces are well-loved among the K-POP fandom for their hilarity.

13.   Each K-POP group has its own fan club, and it draws people from all over the world to become new friends over their love for a K-POP group.

14.   K-POP has one-of-a-kind merchandise that is incredibly appealing.

15.   KPOP Idols’ outfits are always the highlight of their MV and live performances.

16.   KPOP artists are always prepared for their airport fashion whenever they travel out of their country and such.

17.   KPOP artist treats each member according to their position: leader & maknae.

18.   They treat each other as their own family members and they always support each other.

19.   When they dance, boy members are not afraid to dance like girls, and the girls are confident to dance like boys.

20.   They are very inspiring and they already achieved a lot of things in life and they can be a good model to everyone.

Mimi's message to Minhoo

I love you.
I really love you.
I didn't want to leave.
Though i want to stay, i couldn't stay.
But, i will remain in your memories forever.
But I really realized the way for you to be happy.
And because I could live in your memories, more and more, I'm happy.

Eclipse

When the moon hides, time loses its path.

LOVE

Love as much as you want to while you’re alive.

Death is like that, you see.

You can't go anywhere together.

You can't touch, you can’t confess, either.

So while you are alive, love as much as you can.

Go to places that you want to go.

Ask everything that you want to ask.

If you love someone, until your lips wear out, tell that person that you love him/her again and again.

~MIMI (K-MOVIE)

Truth Hurts

You love someone who doesn't love you back.

Being a Fangirl

You're in love with someone who doesn't even know your existence.

Learn to love those people who you're with because they are the ones that god chose to help you in life.

History

"History repeats itself". It's because we haven't really learned the lesson of our past mistakes and we're doing it again. That's why we study history; just to avoid doing the same mistakes like other did in the past.

Treasure LIFE

We need to treasure our lives because we only live once. We don't know what will happen to us if we die. Life is full of challenges so we need to be brave to face those kinds of things. LIFE is LIFE. There's no turning back anymore. God gave us a chance to live and all we can do now is to treasure life and be grateful about it.

Promises

Most of us believed in this quote, “Promises are meant to be broken". But I say, if you're righteous and a man of your words, you'll try your very best to do it. A promise is a promise. It was not made to become a word that means you can broke someone's trust and do the things, the other way around just because you can't do the things that you've said to somebody. I know that sometimes, you can't avoid breaking a promise but at least try to be fair to others and do the things that you've promised because when you broke a promise, it also means you broke someone's trust. We can't gain somebody's trust when you broke one easily.

Dinner @ KIM BOM (Korean Restaurant) near Robinson's 

Place in Iloilo City, Philippines.