One Candle by g.o.d. can dispell the winter blues

What better way to shake off the winter blues than to light one candle by g.o.d.? Here's Kim Tae-woo's solo take on the song by the former boy-band.




Credits to g.o.d - JYP - Sidus HQ

Lyrics
In this world,
There are many people who have less than we do.
For those who are struggling even now, we sing this song.
"Stay strong!"

Why is life so hard?
Who said that life was beautiful??
Since I was born, all that life gave me was more trials to overcome.
During those times, I looked into the mirror and asked myself,
"What did I do wrong? What did I do to deserve this only happening to me?"
It feels like it'll never change.
Not tomorrow, or even the day after.

Don't say that
Don't crumble under the pressure
Whatever life gives you
Whatever you receive
Whatever this unfair world offers you
If you just accept it
Wouldn't you be fighting it?
Would you give up?
Would you surrender to the life that fate dealt you?
Don't bow your head to the world, don't lose strength,
Look at us.

Chorus
When you're tired and exhausted, lean on me
I will always be by your side
So that you never feel like you're alone in this world,
I'll be right beside you, holding your hand.

It's too dark, I can't see the road
All I have on me is one match and one candle
What could I do with this one small candle?
How could the darkness leave by lighting this one candle?
I see the bright light far away in the distance
And here I am making vain efforts alone in the dark
I want to fly towards that bright light
But I can't - my wings fail me.

But that's not the case
So much can happen by lighting that one small candle
I believed that there was nothing else around me
But I discovered another small candle
And when I lit it, they became two
By the light of two candles, I can find more
And two becomes three, and three becomes four
And the darkness disappears

Do you remember?
We fought life without a father
That was the story of my childhood
It was true, and it was hard
But I didn't give up there,
I didn't lose my dream, I didn't lose my courage
I kept trying, and here I am now
Now I want to tell you
You can do it, too.



For an earlier posting on g.o.d. , click here.
source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgzcssEPtX4

Later but more colourful than usual

Oh, to be in Korea now that autumn is here! It's my favourite season and here are some reasons why you should be there this year:

1. You may not trust the weatherman much but it's worth paying attention to the predictions of the Korean Meteorological Administration. If you're planning a trip to South Korea this October or November, look out for the details that the KMA will issue later.

The change in autumn foliage will be later this year but the good news is that the leaves will be more colourful than usual. Apparently, that depends on the summer temperatures as it affects the colour chemistry in the maple trees. According to KBS, "Autumn foliage will reach its peak on October 20th at Mount Seorak and on November fifth at Mount Naejang."


2. KBS reports top male singers like Kim Tae-woo, ( formerly of g.o.d. ), Park Hyo-shin, Wheesung, and Hwan-hee (formerly of Fly to the Sky) will hold concerts this autumn. Ajumma's fantasy: to have front-row tickets to all their concerts.

Wait a sec: just being there to see them 'live' is fantasy enough.

3. It's Festival Season in Korea. Check out the list of festivals here. UPDATE ( 17 Sept 09): Apparently at least two  international festivals have been cancelled because of the H1N1 scare. Don't tell me they're going to cancel concerts as well.

source of photos: KNTO Website http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_4_13_3.jsp

Which Kpop stars appeared on the cover of TIME magazine long before RAIN?

Which Kpop stars appeared on a TIME magazine cover long before Rain?
Answer: g.o.d. ( Groove Overdose) made of five guys before they became a 4 man group.

The TIME article was actually about the entertainment industry in Korea in the 1980s. I forgot that I had heard of g.o.d. and had actually seen their faces on the cover of TIME magazine long before I was swept up by the Hallyu Wave and long before I had actually heard their music.

They were also proteges of JYP and unfortunately, I only started listening to them just before they disbanded because of national service commitments and efforts to develop solo careers.

They're great entertainers and I'm keeping my fingers crossed they will regroup to record new albums. Check out some bio-data from KBS although it needs to be updated.

Pic : Taken near Ssangyesa, Hadong

GIL ( Road or Path )

Translation of lyrics by seohee ( Gamsa-hamnida to you!)

Where is this road I'm taking leading me to, where that place is.
i don't know i don't know i don't know but i'm walking this road today also
i wonder if people all have their chosen way to go or if they make their own ways.
i don't know i don't know i don't know but i'm walking this road like this again

i wonder why i am standing on this road i am at right now
if this is the right way to go. if my dreams will come true at the end of this road.
i wonder what really gives me pleasure, money, reputation, or the ones i love
i want to know i want to know i want to know but i can't figure it out yet

i want to say that this is my road with confidence
and believe in my faith, and never turn back, never regret my choices..
i want to walk like that i want to walk like that i want to walk like that but i still don't have any confidence

what am i dreaming of, who is that dream for
if those dreams come true would i really be happy
oh~ where am i.. really going right now what do i really have to live for

i wonder why i am standing on this road i am at right now (why this road)
if this is my right way (is this really my right way)
if my dreams will come true at the end of this road.. (will my dreams come true)

what am i dreaming of, who is that dream for (what am i dreaming of)
if those dreams come true would i really be happy
oh~ where am i.. really going right nowwhat do i really have to live for