Kpop: Lee Hi (이하이)

Known in Korea for her special expression and voice, Lee Ha Yi, known as Lee Hi, released her debut single a couple of months ago, and the album is said to be released soon (March). She sorely reminds me of a western music artist but I can't for the world remind me who (it may be a stereotype rather than a special artist) or what song it is that gives me extreme deja vu when listening to 1,2,3,4. Just so you don't think she has only one mode of operation, listen to Scarecrow too.

• Lee Hi - Rose
• Lee Hi - It's Over
• Lee Hi - 1,2,3,4
• Lee Hi - Scarecrow

Kpop: Speed - Pain (the Love of Heart)

The third single and video in a short while, SPEED is really getting promoted right now. And I must say, while the video in itself is quite simple, the song has got that something which places it above average. Both the refrain and the "digital" sound piece that comes and goes works for me.

• SPEED - Pain (the Love of Heart) (통증)

Kpop: Teen Top - I Wanna Love

The new single from Teen Top is out and I quite like it. The sound and the video matches well and gives a mellow feeling, a little nostalgic somehow.

• Teen Top - I wanna love(사랑하고 싶어)

Kpop: B2st ft A Pink - Oh my baby

Must be coincidence that Eun Ji happens to get into three pics here..

A promotional video for a clothing brand (Skoolook 스쿨룩스), Oh my baby, sees B2st and A Pink collaborate in a futuristic video that is quite nice.Again I feel quite envious of this kind of kpop ads.Why cant we have this instead of the usual dreary ad-breaks we have in Sweden?

• B2st ft A Pink - Oh my baby (5! My baby is an alternative spelling since 5 is pronounced "oh")

Kpop: LEDApple (레드애플)

LEDApple has established a distinct theme of hitech and human/cyborg interaction in their music videos.

• LEDApple - Ran into you by chance (어쩌다 마주친)
• LEDApple - Time is up (타임즈업_시간이 없어)
• LEDApple - Let the wind blow (바람아 불어라)
• LEDApple - Sadness (새드니스)
• LEDApple - Run to you

Kpop: Ailee (에일리)

Behind her Korean stage name Ailee hides the name Amy Lee who is an Korean-American who grew up in New Jersey, but who at 21 years of age moved to Korea to pursue her music career. Her 2012 hit "I will show you" has pushed her towards kpop fame. A rather clichèd affair, and I wonder why she in the end should/would chose the same guy that rejected her earlier on.

• Aileen - I will show you (보여줄게)
• Aileen - Heaven
• Aileen - Evening sky (저녁 하늘)
• Aileen - Halo (live performance)

Kpop: Mr Mr (미스터미스터)

After debuting last year with "Who's that girl", rookie group Mr Mr now follows up with "Highway". The first single was a rather soft and sensual affair, well produced and comes really recommended. "Highway" continues in this mold, but with a darker tone and a storyline that is like a classic Korean drama. Comes recommended.

• Mr Mr - Highway
• Mr Mr - Who's that girl (후즈 댓 걸)