Finally TVXQ made their official comeback on the first Music Bank in 2011 by performing two songs 'How Can I' and 'Keep Your Head Down'. Please check their flawless live performances here:
'How Can I' is one of my favourite songs on their album. Watching them singing this song live today made me have got watery eyes. Somehow, their voices are powerful yet soothing.
By the way, I support Jaejoong, Yunho, Yoochun, Junsu, and Changmin, not only 2 of them of 3 of them. I'm not their big fans but I wish them all the best.
The song I currently listen to. Finally TVXQ released the comeback track + music video "Keep Your Head Down" on January 3, 2011. What's the song about? Just read the translated lyric and you'll figure out what this song is about. Listen to their strong and charismatic voices and watch their impressive choreography. By the way, they're releasing their new album today, January 5, 2011. I can't wait to listen to the whole tracks. I hope this album will be a great success.
"Keep Your Head Down"
Keep your head down U-Know time (Max) You know what time it is? This is return of the king
(Everything has ended) I didn’t even start yet (We broke up) I haven’t even heard the reason yet Everyone around me keeps asking me why I’m like this Why are you like that, why are you like that? I’m already the bad guy
(If it’s a sin) If loving you was a sin (If that was a shin) If being genuine is a sin (I’ll keep it low, I’ll keep it low) I’ll hold it in and stand my ground
(Keep your head down) You look pretty, but inside you’re so different, that’s what I’m afraid of (Keep your head down) I said I loved you but I’ll let you go
(Why?) Did you leave me so easily (Why?) Did I look easy to you? (Why?) My heart is ripping to shreds (Why?) If every moment was a dream (Why?) If only I had the time to set it right (Why?) I prayed for your happiness
I was always satisfied with having you I was happy to dream the same dream as you no matter what they said I had to let you go, but I’m just walking my path anyway Now I’m just chillin’, Feel like I’m healing
It’s too late, you said you can’t come back You’ve always believed that I’d crumble without you That’s a misunderstanding, why would I do that? why, why, I told you I wouldn’t
(Hey) I was really, really sad, because you were so immature and I was afraid you’d meet someone bad (Why? baby)
(Keep your head down) You’re really pretty, but that’s all there is to you, there’s nothing important inside of you (Keep your head down) A nail is driven into the heart that is holding in the pain of love
(Why?) Why (Why?) You let go of our love so easily (Why?) Did you ever think that someone would get worried? (Why?) I don’t think you know yet (Why?) Exactly just what you let go of (Why?) Just remain there and watch me grow
Ha~ Don’t play with people like that In front of me, all you do is speak of lies You’re such a two-faced person (Why why why) Since when did our crystal-like feelings become so opaque? Our love has ended, I’ve let you go, and now my heart is empty But my future is gesturing towards me to get up and smile I’m letting you go, live happily (why why why) One day far from now, far from now, I want to just smile comfortably
(Why?) Why (Why?) You let go of our love so easily (Why?) Did you ever think that someone would get worried? (Why?) I don’t think you know yet (Why?) Exactly just what you let go of (Why?) Just remain there and watch me grow
(Keep your head down) Erased, disappeared, you’ve burned to death in my heart (Keep your head down) Erased, disappeared, you’ve died in my heart and you no longer exist
Have your ever watched your favourite singer/band/music group's performance live? For me, great singers/bands/music groups have to be able to perform their songs live AND the songs have to be as good as the studio versions. Obviously, I'm not a music expert. But, somehow... Usually I (maybe most of us) can notice if there are too many differences between the live version and the studio version of a song. Sometimes (or mostly), the studio version is much better. There's 'something missing' from the live version. I can't complain about a simple music show but if it's about a music concert (even though I just watch it through video) I immediately think about a big stage, live band, great music skills, amazing vocals, etc. It's the chance for the singers/bands/music groups to show us their true quality. OK, I'll stop blabbering now and I'll share about my favourite live music performance.
Have you ever heard about South Korean music group, TVXQ? You can read their complete profile HERE. For me, TVXQ is the best music/idol group in South Korea - despite the lawsuit case against the company. In 2009, TVXQ held their fourth concert tour, Tohoshinki 4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code which ended at the Tokyo Dome. The concert was truly fabulous. My most favourite part is when they sang Bolero. Bolero is TVXQ's 25th Japanese single. It became the theme song for a Japanese movie, Subaru. The first time I listened to this song (studio version) my first thought was: WOW! You need a great vocal skill to sing this song. When I watched their live version from The Secret Code video I was: SPEECHLESS! Their live version was totally better than the studio version. I was amazed! For me, their harmonization was perfect and the live music made it better. I'll be waiting for them to get together and sing this song again.
As former members of the South Korean boy band TVXQ, the trio of Kim JaeJoong, Park YuChun and Kim JunSu are no strangers to pop stardom. Formed in 2003, TVXQ became hitmakers at home and in K-pop-crazy Japan (where it was known as Tohoshinki) and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Following a contractual dispute with its former management company, the threesome formed a new group earlier this year that it christened JYJ after the first initials of their first names. The band's debut album, aptly titled "The Beginning," is out now.
THE BEGINNING - Tracklist
1. "Intro" 2. "Ayy Girl" feat. Kanye West & M. Yusuf 3. "Empty" 4. "Be My Girl" 5. "Still In Love" 6. "I Love You" feat. Flowsik 7. "I Can Soar" 8. "Be The One"
JYJ is thinking big with its debut album, "The Beginning," which features collaborations with Kanye West and songwriter/producer Rodney Jerkins. Show Shop Entertainment released the album Oct. 14 through Warner Music Korea. In the United States, Warner Music is releasing the album digitally through iTunes and Amazon with a CD release planned for late 2010 or early 2011.
TVXQ is one of my favourite Korean music groups. I love to listen to their great harmonization in singing - definitely the best group in South Korea. It would be much better if JYJ could release their new album together with Yunho and Changmin as TVXQ. Anyway, it's great to your favourite Asian singers featured as Billboard Release of the Week. Good luck, JYJ! I'll be loking forward for your reunion with Yunho and Changmin. Last but not least, I hope I'll be able to see Indonesian singers or musicians as Billboard Release of the Week someday.
