Before reading, please watch :) the hyperlink wasn't working earlier so you'll have to do this old school: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oQTpffOnY
When I first saw this video, I thought that I was going to fall out of my chair from excitement. One of my favorite Korean artists were featured on Discovery Channel.
2NE1 is a popular rookie (they had their debut in 2009) girl group in Korea under YG Entertainment. They recieved high success and praise throughout their debut year in Korea.
The Korean industry has been dominated by a surge of groups debuting in recent years, almost to the point where I have a hard time keeping track of them all. But what sets 2NE1 apart from other groups (in my opinion) is that all four members collectively are very talented. In Korea, many entertainment acts are widely based on looks, with talent coming second. However, when 2NE1 emerged people commented that they were a group not based on looks, but on talent.
It's refreshing to see that the group is not only getting recognition for their efforts in Korea, but all over the world as well. Lately there has been an increase of Korean influence on American pop culture- Rain & Lee Joon starred in Ninja Assassin, BoA with her American debut album, Se7en had a collaboration with Lil Kim, and The Wonder Girls opened up for the Jonas Brothers.
Hopefully there will be more prominance of Asians in our pop culture. But for now, I'm happy with my little 2NE1 clip.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
McKenna to Buy Star Bulletin?
According to an article on honoluluadvertiser.com, Hawai'i car dealer, Mike McKenna is currently interested in buying the Honolulu Star Bulletin. If he actually goes through with this, it could mean big news not only for the journalism community, but the entire state as well.
On Feb. 25, the owner of the Honolulu Star Bulletin, David Black bought out the Honolulu Advertiser. Because it is illegal to own two newspapers, the Star Bulletin has been put up for sale. If there are no buyers, there ultimately will only be one newspaper.
"McKenna, owner of Mike McKenna's Windward Ford in Kailua, said he plans to make inquiries with the Star-Bulletin's owner, Oahu Publications Inc., which will officially put the state's No. 2 daily newspaper on the market next week," said the website.
Hawaii prides itself on not having a newspaper monopoly, and the current buyout would ruin that. Not only is pride the only issue, the people of Hawai'i would no longer have a choice in their newspaper.
For the original story: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120355/Hawaii+car+dealer+McKenna+interested+in+buying+Star-Bulletin
But as an aspiring journalism student, the thought of having only one newspaper in Hawai'i is a scary thought. The journalism field is already competitive as is, but now it's even more competitive. We not only are competing against fellow interns for opportunities, we're competing against the people who have lost their jobs.
I hope that someone will buy the Star Bulletin because not only would it be better for the job market, it'll be great to uphold a tradition of having two newspapers. The only thing that we can do now is wait and see what unfolds.
On Feb. 25, the owner of the Honolulu Star Bulletin, David Black bought out the Honolulu Advertiser. Because it is illegal to own two newspapers, the Star Bulletin has been put up for sale. If there are no buyers, there ultimately will only be one newspaper.
"McKenna, owner of Mike McKenna's Windward Ford in Kailua, said he plans to make inquiries with the Star-Bulletin's owner, Oahu Publications Inc., which will officially put the state's No. 2 daily newspaper on the market next week," said the website.
Hawaii prides itself on not having a newspaper monopoly, and the current buyout would ruin that. Not only is pride the only issue, the people of Hawai'i would no longer have a choice in their newspaper.
For the original story: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120355/Hawaii+car+dealer+McKenna+interested+in+buying+Star-Bulletin
But as an aspiring journalism student, the thought of having only one newspaper in Hawai'i is a scary thought. The journalism field is already competitive as is, but now it's even more competitive. We not only are competing against fellow interns for opportunities, we're competing against the people who have lost their jobs.
I hope that someone will buy the Star Bulletin because not only would it be better for the job market, it'll be great to uphold a tradition of having two newspapers. The only thing that we can do now is wait and see what unfolds.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
3 Days of Epic Fail
Wednesday:
Radio Braodcasting midterm. Didn't start studying until Tuesday night. Midterm is worth 1/4 of my grade. I don't take the midterm all too seriousy, but once I'm done... I feel like I passed... but who knows.
Thursday:
Walked in the rain to get to the bus stop. Waited in the rain at the bus stop. Got soaking wet. Drunk man on the bus decides to "sing" *cough*SCREAM*cough* for the whole ride on the bus WHILE PLAYING HIS GUITAR... badly. Drunk guitar playing man gets off bus.... & his "lady-friend" decides to "sing" *cough*YELL*cough* for a few minutes. I go to my religion class where I watch a movie about a Jewish kid and his non-Jewish friend. I get confused. Class goes over-time.
Friday:
Walked in the rain to get to the bus stop. This time the weather isn't too bad. Bus comes. Bus is crowded. I manage to find a seat... the worst seat on the bus. Bus is leaking... whole ride in: CHINESE WATER TORTURE... drip... drip. Go to Radio Broadcasting... go over midterm. Find out I MADE UP MY OWN QUESTION AND ANSWERED MY MADE UP QUESTION. I get -15 points... from 1 question. Apparently "pick 5 of the 7 terms"... means to pick from the words available. Does not mean "pick any 5 words off the top of your head and define them". But I still manage to pass my midterm. A pass, but still an EPIC FAIL.
Moral of the week: DON'T WALK IN THE RAIN TO GET TO SCHOOL. JUST STAY HOME
Radio Braodcasting midterm. Didn't start studying until Tuesday night. Midterm is worth 1/4 of my grade. I don't take the midterm all too seriousy, but once I'm done... I feel like I passed... but who knows.
Thursday:
Walked in the rain to get to the bus stop. Waited in the rain at the bus stop. Got soaking wet. Drunk man on the bus decides to "sing" *cough*SCREAM*cough* for the whole ride on the bus WHILE PLAYING HIS GUITAR... badly. Drunk guitar playing man gets off bus.... & his "lady-friend" decides to "sing" *cough*YELL*cough* for a few minutes. I go to my religion class where I watch a movie about a Jewish kid and his non-Jewish friend. I get confused. Class goes over-time.
Friday:
Walked in the rain to get to the bus stop. This time the weather isn't too bad. Bus comes. Bus is crowded. I manage to find a seat... the worst seat on the bus. Bus is leaking... whole ride in: CHINESE WATER TORTURE... drip... drip. Go to Radio Broadcasting... go over midterm. Find out I MADE UP MY OWN QUESTION AND ANSWERED MY MADE UP QUESTION. I get -15 points... from 1 question. Apparently "pick 5 of the 7 terms"... means to pick from the words available. Does not mean "pick any 5 words off the top of your head and define them". But I still manage to pass my midterm. A pass, but still an EPIC FAIL.
Moral of the week: DON'T WALK IN THE RAIN TO GET TO SCHOOL. JUST STAY HOME
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