Wrote this late last night:

It’s late. I have work tomorrow. But I had to write this.

Just watched CNBlue’s new MV for “I’m Sorry”, and I am freaking out. I’m so damn proud of them it’s ridiculous. The band’s dreams are finally coming true, and they deserve it.

Yonghwa works so incredibly hard for his band. I can look at him and tell just how much. He’s my favorite leader in Kpop/KRock music by far because he has that hunger in his heart. He’s unstoppable. He WILL see to it that his band reaches high on the billboard charts one day.

All of the boys work hard. Jonghyun is such a natural at music and is so passionate in everything he does music-wise. I knew how much Minhyuk loved CNBlue when I saw him crying 3 years ago because people were calling them a fake band, saying that they couldn’t really play. His tears, the anger he showed told me that CNBlue would see to it that they would not be treated wrongly. Jungshin, my bias, feels guilty that he’s not good at composing, but he has 2 hyungs and a really great friend who will have his back and wait for him to improve his skills. I don’t know under what circumstances he joined CNBlue, but they could not be who they are without him. I recently read that when he was a trainee, he practiced bass until his fingers bled just so he could join the band. Blood well shed, Jungshinnie because you’re rocking it.

Why am I being all weird and emotional?

Because Yonghwa has released a self-composed song as the title song to CNBlue’s comeback “I’m Sorry”. And boy, have they come back. They’ll also be playing live on the music shows which makes me so damn happy. FNC finally fought for that right, and they’re willing to pay the fees and everything.

They’re not playing games anymore, and as a Boice, I’m so ready. I’ve had enough of CNBlue not getting the recognition they deserve.

The “Re:Blue” album sounds absolutely amazing. I’m on the verge of tears because I keep saying, keep telling people that CNBlue could really make it as more than a “flower idol band” if people gave them the chance. And right now, I truly believe that they will. I’m buying that the minute it pops up on Amazon.

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Segwaying into another, yet similar topic, SNSD came back New Years Day with “I Got A Boy”. In 2009, I was introduced to the group, and they weren’t for me. Fast forward to now, I really loved all of their title songs, but wasn’t sure I could call them a favorite group of mine.

When “IGAB” came out, I was iffy about the song, but I loved everything that happened in that video. It was then that I realized that I kind of loved them, all of the girls. All of them might not like the concept, but seeing them dancing their hardest with such an amazing amount of energy and charisma, made me want to protect them and follow their group and music forever. After 4 listens (mainly because I loved watching the video so much), I fell hard for the song. I am obsessed with “IGAB”, and it’s a game changer for these other Kpop groups out here. I think a lot of people don’t like it/didn’t like it because it wasn’t familiar. Songs that move into different “scenes” are more in classical/symphonic music styles, and it’s just something not done in Pop music. Pop songs like “IGAB” don’t really exist. Pop is supposed to be fun, catchy, and dancy and not much else. “IGAB” was all of those things but smushed a bunch of styles together. But if you actually listen closely, you can hear parts of the first song echoed in the shifts to different music. It changes, but not really. It’s kind of hard to explain, but if you listen, you can hear it. Particularly the “oh oh oh ey ho” part. I now appreciate the smush.

GG can officially do anything. I’ve watched every single live performance, and they’ve sung live every time, danced with passion and precision, and showed endless love to their fans. They work so damn hard and they get so much hate that honestly, I don’t know how they’re able to get out of bed everything morning. With this comeback, I felt something tugging at me, something strong and amazing. I realized that they’re my new favorite girl group. They replaced F(x) in my heart.

I feel guilty about it. Really guilty.

I still love F(x). I don’t want to piss anyone off, but I’ve never felt a connection with any of the girls in the group, except Amber. Only Amber. For awhile, I did with Victoria, but unlike with Yongseo, I found it hard to appreciate Victoria without Nichkhun. I supported Sulli’s drama, I’ve watched Luna on “Immortal Song”, and I finally accepted Krystal when *Electric Shock* came out. I like everyone, but I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t really know who they are. SM has only given them 2 variety shows, one of which I refuse to watch because Amber wasn’t present and they acted like she didn’t exist. Who knows, maybe with their next comeback, they’ll steal my love back, but for now, it’s GG.

It’s pointless to post this, but I guess I just wanted to say what was on my mind. This is going to be another big year for Kpop. I can feel it. And the right groups, the ones who work the hardest and want success the most, are going to shine brightly. There’s no stopping them.

Jungshin, keep being you. You’re doing absolutely amazing in your drama! You have such a large range of talent! I’m following you and CN Blue well, and when you come to the US for your world tour, I’ll be there to support you!

Seohyun, I know you get nervous when you try new concepts, but you’re doing just fine. I’m so proud watching you dance your hardest and feeling the music. Keep being you and continue to grow in all the ways you want.

Amber, I know you’ll always be you no matter what. Thank you for joining twitter and showing us your true self. I want f(x) to come back quickly! Continue to work hard and play harder and make me feel at ease that you’re not suffering.