Jpop: Especia - We are Especia ~Nakinagara Dancing~

The lovely 80s retro nerds from Especia released this piece of celebration on New Years Eve. Enjoyable as ever.

• We are Especia ~Nakinagara Dancing~ (～泣きながらダンシング～（ショート ver.))
• We are Especia ~Nakinagara Dancing~ (long version)

Mandopop/Jpop: Jolin Tsai ft Namie Amuro - I'm Not Yours

Finally the anticipated music video "I'm Not Yours" featuring the two pop stars Jolin Tsai (Taiwan) and Namie Amuro (Japan) has been released, and it's the eye-feast one could hope for, with a suitable Grrl Power theme in the lyrics and storyline.

• Jolin Tsai ft Namie Amuro - I'm Not Yours

Kpop: Hong Jin Young - Love Wifi (사랑의 와이파이)

I have liked Hong Jin Young's updated trot songs (like Boogie Man)which retain the clear and folksy melodies while sounding modern still, and the new "Love Wifi" is as charming as ever. The video and the music matches well and there is no reason in the world to deny oneself enjoying this modern retro pearl. You know you like it deep down anyway... ;-)

• Hong Jin Young - Love Wifi (사랑의 와이파이)

Mandopop: Ado (阿土)

Ado from China in his first single wants everyone to "Put down the phone" and instead focus on enjoying their family and friends company, especially now as the main holiday of the year approaches, the Chinese New Year (the New Years Day is on 19th February). He also have some choreography ("gun" hand gesture, anyone?) that he hopes will make this a hit. The song concept *is* rather fun but will probably soon become very obnoxious if played to much…

• Ado - Put Down The Phone (放下手機)