I can see both. It’d be super cute and charming if this was his way of confessing (omo). I find him so American–it’s the way he talks and acts. He’s outspoken and is quite playful and teases a lot, so it could also just be his personality. One thing’s for sure–he really does care for her a lot and they must be really close.
That’s the problem😪 I feel like it’s probably pretty common to joke like that in America and it doesn’t mean anything but it would be so great if that was actually a confession hidden by his joking around❣
Yeah, it’s also the way he like, cracks up and giggles after every little sentence that makes me think he’s teasing, but I do think it’s sincere, all these things he’s saying and doing, so there’s that!
Let’s just wait and see… at least we won’t be surprised if they ever do end up dating. 😄
Omg, Sam is so cute and sweet for writing such a lovely song with such beautiful and meaningful lyrics for Jin-ah. My goodness, where can I find a guy like that? Kyyyyaaaa~ he’s so cute!! I love how they all seem like a lil’ family and I just adore how much Sam cares for Jin-ah. I can’t get over this song and the lyrics and how sweet it all is. It doesn’t help that he’s so happy and keep smiling (those dimples and that eye smile!) while singing and while the others are singing the lyrics, too.
His dimples are actually killing me, he keeps sneaking glances over at Jin Ah too✨ The first line of the song had me grinning so bad lol – they seem like such a close unit which also makes me pretty happy!
I didn’t even know what eye smiles were until I came here haha, I agree he has a killer one😜
Yes, the little glances and the eye smiles! 💕 So cute, this boy! I can see why/how him coming to her with this song made her cry–she was already going through a tough time (poor bby…), it was raining outside and this friggin’ boy comes in, guitar-in-hand, and says, “Noona, I wrote a song for you,” and the first lyrics are “When it rains, I’ll be your umbrella”! Omg. Swoon. Just, I’d cry and hug and kiss this guy! Lol, reason #225 why I can’t be a K-pop star.
Her voice is so good, that song that they sang together is one of my faves rn- have you heard of it?
That line is so cheesy but so swoony at the same time. Lol, I’m with you- I would be the same! I would be star struck and just all over the place if I met Sam irl
Haha I don’t mind cheesy in the life that they live in/ dramaland- the cheesier the better (especially between people who we want to ship) but irl I think I would cringe just a little bit lol
Aw, that WAS nice! Jin-ah’s voice is sweet and lovely and Sam’s voice is just so sexy. Yas! Sam lost so much weight since K-Pop Star! He’s so cute, though. I just realized… Jin-ah kinda looks like Kim So-hyun! Kinda wish their screens collided and brought them together. Loved their voices together and haha, you watched the Antenna ep of Happy Together, right? I wonder if Yoo Hee-yeol had to come in and hug Sam and do the whole “You must be tired. Why do you want to be an artist?” to make him shed that tear!
And haha, yeah, I’d totally cringe and would want them to cut if out, but I think I’d be all over that the first few times. Don’t give me cheese all the time, though.
Yeah, most contestants that make it far in the competition and end up signing with one of the three companies anyway, usually end up going through a major makeover by going on diets, losing weight and basically looking really different since the very beginning. Sam just keeps losing weight and getting thinner and thinner, but omg, do you know Katie? She FINALLY made an appearance in the last ep of the last season of K-Pop Star and omg, I had a feeling she lost a lot of weight, but I was just baffled at how STICK SKINNY she looked! It was too much. She was kinda chubby before, but she was so cute! She didn’t look that bad when I saw her as one of the panel of guests, but my goodness, she’s so thin now. Okay, I’m done rambling, but ugh, I like K-Pop, but dislike how strict and drastic their measures and standards are.
Oh man, just check out this video: https://youtu.be/N30MQBHuK6I?t=6m59s I already marked the part that I was referencing, for your convenience. Haha.
Yeah I don’t think I realised how strict the rules, couldn’t believe them until I actually started reading more articles it. I think it’s sad how they try to get everyone to the ‘perfect’ size and the plastic surgery they sometimes get, just to fit in. I honestly couldn’t believe it when I read that they sometimes had to hand phones in etc.
No I’ve not watched it but I can imagine the change. It stresses me out how talent is valued less than beauty at times!
Haha aw, they’re so funny teasing each other like that. I love how it wasn’t the anger that got them crying but that one question
Yep. I understand that they have to “look the part” for whatever concept they’re going for, so I understand the dieting and exercise, but please, can’t they be healthy about it!? And unless they truly need it for health reasons, just stop with the ps. Ps is just so common in SK, but sometimes it’s a gateway for more unnecessary procedures and then they end up looking so unnatural and fake. Talent > unrealistic + ridiculous beauty standards, please!
I also love that the AKMU siblings detested to ps before they signed their contract with YG. I think the company brought something up and the duo was like, “Please don’t make us get plastic surgery!” Thank goodness they didn’t. I hope they stand by that because their natural features add on to their uniqueness.
Agree with you on everything. AKMU have produced some of my favourite songs and I think the way they look really adds to their uniqueness too, so to change that would be so sad.
Healthy eating and exercise is all good but when they try to lose the weight quickly I bet they don’t always stick to the way they should do it.
I watched a video the other day on YT and a YouTuber had paid for her mum to get PS- I thought that was incredibly sad bc ageing is just part of life and it’s not something that you should try and avoid or shy away from
AKMU is so talented, I can’t even. So happy that they’ve made it and have become successful! Good for them.
Oh yeah, definitely. K-Pop is known for unhealthy diets, brah. It’s sad, but it’s the norm.
True, but y’know what? In the end, if they’ve got money and they’re not hurting anyone, but getting work done like ps on themselves makes them feel better about themselves, then it is what it is… ?🏻♀️
OMG THAT’S SO CUTE AND SO GOOD! I just saw it and I love that song and their cover was fab. 👌🏼👏🏼👍🏼💖 Gah, these two! I took a few screenshots of the vid and I’m gonna post it and tag you! You got me on this ship, man!
I can never judge how successful artists in Korea are. I feel like AKMU is well known to international fans but they’re even more popular in Korea? Do you know what I mean
I know, it’s really sad that it’s normal to them. Stuff like their education system too, it seems so hard to me but it’s what they’re used too.
Yassss, got you onboard the ship haha😛 Only wish that the cover was the full length but more than satisfied with their gazes at each other lols
Yeah, I know what you mean. I’m glad AKMU’s recognized for their talents! I’m also glad that since they mostly make their own music, they actually get paid and aren’t really cheated by their companies, like most idols.
I think the education system in Asia are generally much harder than the US. I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep up w/ all the studies. Nope. No can do.
Would’ve loved to hear more of them singing that song! Pooey.
I don’t know tonnes about the way that idols are paid but that’s really surprising😧
I think they just get put under way more pressure too and it’s seen as more of a failure if they’re not that academically gifted. You hear about all these students getting only 5/6 hours sleep and working till crazy hours and going to cram school after their usual school☹️
Oh do you live in the US then chingu? I’ve always thought that living there sounds like so much fun.
Yeah, I don’t know details, but it was always known that idol life isn’t a glamorous one. On the contrary, they’re often neglected in terms of their pay, their diet, and even their personal lives. They’re restricted to a lot of things and have to follow their contract rules to a T. They’ve often used the term, “slave contract” when referring to idol contracts, too, which of course doesn’t apply to all companies. ANYWAYS…
Yes, there’s a lot of pressure to not only succeed, but EXCEL, so it’s really tough. I’ve never studied that hard in my life, so needless to say, I probably would last very long in the asian school systems. I mean, unless I born and raised into it or just really wanted to succeed, of course.
I do live in the US! Haha, it’s pretty fun for the most part, but I think every place has its charms! Where do you live?
It sounds pretty terrible tbh but it’s upsetting that this is the price to pay for becoming successful and to follow their dreams. I feel like the rules aren’t as strict the longer they’re with the company right? Stuff like they’re allowed to have mobile phones later on?
It’s hard to think that excelling at something is the average. For the students who work hard, to make something exceptional seem normal is really unfair.
I’m from the UK and I would say the same haha. There are some good parts about it but definitely some negatives too lol🙄
It’s definitely upsetting and you’re right about it being “the price to pay,” which sucks because like you said, they just wanna follow and live their dreams. I totally agree with you in regards to the companies being more lenient on older groups. Seniority rules in K-pop, too, I guess.
My sister told me this funny “joke” about how Asian parents react when their kid(s) get a ‘B’ on their report card:
“You’re A-sian, not B-sian.” Lol.
Jokes aside, every culture’s different. It’s not just Asians that prioritize their education. Even though I’m Asian, myself, my parents aren’t the stereotypical Asian parents and was never really hard on me in regards to my studies. They were just happy that I was passing. 😅
That’s cool that you’re from the UK! What’s one of the best things about where you live?
I know it’s not much of a consolation but at least we know that the road would only get better for them. Have you watched the roommate episode where Jackson saw his parents, I was sobbing for him seriously.
Hahah, I’ve heard that joke from my sister too actually!
I think it is slowly changing with the newer generations, but many still associate academia as the only way to success. There are so many ways to become successful w/o having to go down the whole university route now.
We have a lot of green over here, like mountains and rivers I guess😂 I love London so so much but I guess I would love it even more if I didn’t go there a lot. How about America, I’ve always been curious to what the American life is like!
I didn’t watch the ep, but I did watch that clip, and it was definitely very sad and touching.
I agree. YouTube is one of those ways. There are so many YouTubers that have become successful and have made a living off of YouTube.
Aw, haha. Maybe you should visit and stay somewhere far from home so when you come back, you’ll have a deeper appreciation and love for your hometown. 🙂
Now that you’re asking me the same question, I realize how difficult of a question it is. 😅 Well, America’s nice. I’m living in Florida, so I can talk a little about that. We’ve got theme parks here (home of Disney World, heyo~!), nice beaches, good food, and blazin’ hot weather, which is not very nice, but it is what it is.
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mahoilam
May 18, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Trying hard not to ship them (and failing) but he wrote a song for her and the lyrics are 💗
daydee
May 18, 2017 at 2:27 PM
They’re a year apart, right?
mahoilam
May 18, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Yep, he’s younger by a year but seriously I can’t tell whether he’s being like that bc he has a crush or if he’s just joking around
chingu
May 19, 2017 at 10:49 PM
I can see both. It’d be super cute and charming if this was his way of confessing (omo). I find him so American–it’s the way he talks and acts. He’s outspoken and is quite playful and teases a lot, so it could also just be his personality. One thing’s for sure–he really does care for her a lot and they must be really close.
mahoilam
May 20, 2017 at 2:52 AM
That’s the problem😪 I feel like it’s probably pretty common to joke like that in America and it doesn’t mean anything but it would be so great if that was actually a confession hidden by his joking around❣
chingu
May 20, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Yeah, it’s also the way he like, cracks up and giggles after every little sentence that makes me think he’s teasing, but I do think it’s sincere, all these things he’s saying and doing, so there’s that!
Let’s just wait and see… at least we won’t be surprised if they ever do end up dating. 😄
mahoilam
May 20, 2017 at 1:24 PM
He’s sending her all those dimple kisses and eye smiles- how is she resisting?! Hahaha him giggling is so adorable
chingu
May 21, 2017 at 10:47 PM
I know *I* wouldn’t be able to resist his dimples and eye smiles!
Namu 🐧
May 18, 2017 at 9:40 PM
I love them 😍
“I’ll be your song” how sweet ❤
mahoilam
May 19, 2017 at 6:26 AM
I know, can they just be together pls😛
chingu
May 19, 2017 at 10:45 PM
Aw~ They’re like a cute lil’ band. I love it!
Omg, Sam is so cute and sweet for writing such a lovely song with such beautiful and meaningful lyrics for Jin-ah. My goodness, where can I find a guy like that? Kyyyyaaaa~ he’s so cute!! I love how they all seem like a lil’ family and I just adore how much Sam cares for Jin-ah. I can’t get over this song and the lyrics and how sweet it all is. It doesn’t help that he’s so happy and keep smiling (those dimples and that eye smile!) while singing and while the others are singing the lyrics, too.
mahoilam
May 20, 2017 at 2:56 AM
I knooooow, I want to hear more of them!
His dimples are actually killing me, he keeps sneaking glances over at Jin Ah too✨ The first line of the song had me grinning so bad lol – they seem like such a close unit which also makes me pretty happy!
I didn’t even know what eye smiles were until I came here haha, I agree he has a killer one😜
chingu
May 20, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Yes, the little glances and the eye smiles! 💕 So cute, this boy! I can see why/how him coming to her with this song made her cry–she was already going through a tough time (poor bby…), it was raining outside and this friggin’ boy comes in, guitar-in-hand, and says, “Noona, I wrote a song for you,” and the first lyrics are “When it rains, I’ll be your umbrella”! Omg. Swoon. Just, I’d cry and hug and kiss this guy! Lol, reason #225 why I can’t be a K-pop star.
mahoilam
May 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM
Her voice is so good, that song that they sang together is one of my faves rn- have you heard of it?
That line is so cheesy but so swoony at the same time. Lol, I’m with you- I would be the same! I would be star struck and just all over the place if I met Sam irl
chingu
May 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM
The one above or another one? I watched a little of their videos you posted, but haven’t actually looked up more vids of them yet.
I love cheese! Bring on the cheese, man! Haha. I need a Sam Kim in my life.
mahoilam
May 21, 2017 at 11:24 PM
https://youtu.be/agIG5q6rGGo They collaborated together and it’s soooo good🎶
Haha I don’t mind cheesy in the life that they live in/ dramaland- the cheesier the better (especially between people who we want to ship) but irl I think I would cringe just a little bit lol
chingu
May 21, 2017 at 11:54 PM
Aw, that WAS nice! Jin-ah’s voice is sweet and lovely and Sam’s voice is just so sexy. Yas! Sam lost so much weight since K-Pop Star! He’s so cute, though. I just realized… Jin-ah kinda looks like Kim So-hyun! Kinda wish their screens collided and brought them together. Loved their voices together and haha, you watched the Antenna ep of Happy Together, right? I wonder if Yoo Hee-yeol had to come in and hug Sam and do the whole “You must be tired. Why do you want to be an artist?” to make him shed that tear!
chingu
May 21, 2017 at 11:58 PM
And haha, yeah, I’d totally cringe and would want them to cut if out, but I think I’d be all over that the first few times. Don’t give me cheese all the time, though.
mahoilam
May 22, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Omg I see it!! She actually does a little bit😮 I know, I watched some of their kpop star performances and he used to be a little chubby aw
I’ve not watched the whole episode yet just a few clips- I loved all their covers though! So I can’t follow ur reference lol bc I’ve not watched it
Who am I kidding? I think from watching too many kdramas if the cheese came, I’d probably wouldn’t think it was as bad as I used to😅
chingu
May 22, 2017 at 2:03 PM
Yeah, most contestants that make it far in the competition and end up signing with one of the three companies anyway, usually end up going through a major makeover by going on diets, losing weight and basically looking really different since the very beginning. Sam just keeps losing weight and getting thinner and thinner, but omg, do you know Katie? She FINALLY made an appearance in the last ep of the last season of K-Pop Star and omg, I had a feeling she lost a lot of weight, but I was just baffled at how STICK SKINNY she looked! It was too much. She was kinda chubby before, but she was so cute! She didn’t look that bad when I saw her as one of the panel of guests, but my goodness, she’s so thin now. Okay, I’m done rambling, but ugh, I like K-Pop, but dislike how strict and drastic their measures and standards are.
Oh man, just check out this video: https://youtu.be/N30MQBHuK6I?t=6m59s I already marked the part that I was referencing, for your convenience. Haha.
mahoilam
May 22, 2017 at 11:32 PM
Yeah I don’t think I realised how strict the rules, couldn’t believe them until I actually started reading more articles it. I think it’s sad how they try to get everyone to the ‘perfect’ size and the plastic surgery they sometimes get, just to fit in. I honestly couldn’t believe it when I read that they sometimes had to hand phones in etc.
No I’ve not watched it but I can imagine the change. It stresses me out how talent is valued less than beauty at times!
Haha aw, they’re so funny teasing each other like that. I love how it wasn’t the anger that got them crying but that one question
chingu
May 23, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Yep. I understand that they have to “look the part” for whatever concept they’re going for, so I understand the dieting and exercise, but please, can’t they be healthy about it!? And unless they truly need it for health reasons, just stop with the ps. Ps is just so common in SK, but sometimes it’s a gateway for more unnecessary procedures and then they end up looking so unnatural and fake. Talent > unrealistic + ridiculous beauty standards, please!
And yes, that one question was all it took! Haha.
chingu
May 23, 2017 at 10:37 PM
I also love that the AKMU siblings detested to ps before they signed their contract with YG. I think the company brought something up and the duo was like, “Please don’t make us get plastic surgery!” Thank goodness they didn’t. I hope they stand by that because their natural features add on to their uniqueness.
mahoilam
May 25, 2017 at 4:53 AM
I’m running out of reply threads lol😜
Agree with you on everything. AKMU have produced some of my favourite songs and I think the way they look really adds to their uniqueness too, so to change that would be so sad.
Healthy eating and exercise is all good but when they try to lose the weight quickly I bet they don’t always stick to the way they should do it.
I watched a video the other day on YT and a YouTuber had paid for her mum to get PS- I thought that was incredibly sad bc ageing is just part of life and it’s not something that you should try and avoid or shy away from
mahoilam
May 25, 2017 at 4:54 AM
Also I was going to tag you in this the other day but I forgot to. Look at the way they look at each other!! https://youtu.be/tUPOFKU5ZuQ
chingu
May 25, 2017 at 11:52 PM
Aha! Let’s just go where the wind takes us~~~
AKMU is so talented, I can’t even. So happy that they’ve made it and have become successful! Good for them.
Oh yeah, definitely. K-Pop is known for unhealthy diets, brah. It’s sad, but it’s the norm.
True, but y’know what? In the end, if they’ve got money and they’re not hurting anyone, but getting work done like ps on themselves makes them feel better about themselves, then it is what it is… ?🏻♀️
OMG THAT’S SO CUTE AND SO GOOD! I just saw it and I love that song and their cover was fab. 👌🏼👏🏼👍🏼💖 Gah, these two! I took a few screenshots of the vid and I’m gonna post it and tag you! You got me on this ship, man!
mahoilam
May 26, 2017 at 8:25 AM
I can never judge how successful artists in Korea are. I feel like AKMU is well known to international fans but they’re even more popular in Korea? Do you know what I mean
I know, it’s really sad that it’s normal to them. Stuff like their education system too, it seems so hard to me but it’s what they’re used too.
Yassss, got you onboard the ship haha😛 Only wish that the cover was the full length but more than satisfied with their gazes at each other lols
chingu
May 26, 2017 at 10:19 PM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I’m glad AKMU’s recognized for their talents! I’m also glad that since they mostly make their own music, they actually get paid and aren’t really cheated by their companies, like most idols.
I think the education system in Asia are generally much harder than the US. I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep up w/ all the studies. Nope. No can do.
Would’ve loved to hear more of them singing that song! Pooey.
mahoilam
May 27, 2017 at 1:15 PM
I don’t know tonnes about the way that idols are paid but that’s really surprising😧
I think they just get put under way more pressure too and it’s seen as more of a failure if they’re not that academically gifted. You hear about all these students getting only 5/6 hours sleep and working till crazy hours and going to cram school after their usual school☹️
Oh do you live in the US then chingu? I’ve always thought that living there sounds like so much fun.
Samesies, their voices harmonise so beautifully
chingu
June 8, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Yeah, I don’t know details, but it was always known that idol life isn’t a glamorous one. On the contrary, they’re often neglected in terms of their pay, their diet, and even their personal lives. They’re restricted to a lot of things and have to follow their contract rules to a T. They’ve often used the term, “slave contract” when referring to idol contracts, too, which of course doesn’t apply to all companies. ANYWAYS…
Yes, there’s a lot of pressure to not only succeed, but EXCEL, so it’s really tough. I’ve never studied that hard in my life, so needless to say, I probably would last very long in the asian school systems. I mean, unless I born and raised into it or just really wanted to succeed, of course.
I do live in the US! Haha, it’s pretty fun for the most part, but I think every place has its charms! Where do you live?
mahoilam
June 20, 2017 at 3:41 AM
It sounds pretty terrible tbh but it’s upsetting that this is the price to pay for becoming successful and to follow their dreams. I feel like the rules aren’t as strict the longer they’re with the company right? Stuff like they’re allowed to have mobile phones later on?
It’s hard to think that excelling at something is the average. For the students who work hard, to make something exceptional seem normal is really unfair.
I’m from the UK and I would say the same haha. There are some good parts about it but definitely some negatives too lol🙄
chingu
June 26, 2017 at 9:15 PM
It’s definitely upsetting and you’re right about it being “the price to pay,” which sucks because like you said, they just wanna follow and live their dreams. I totally agree with you in regards to the companies being more lenient on older groups. Seniority rules in K-pop, too, I guess.
My sister told me this funny “joke” about how Asian parents react when their kid(s) get a ‘B’ on their report card:
“You’re A-sian, not B-sian.” Lol.
Jokes aside, every culture’s different. It’s not just Asians that prioritize their education. Even though I’m Asian, myself, my parents aren’t the stereotypical Asian parents and was never really hard on me in regards to my studies. They were just happy that I was passing. 😅
That’s cool that you’re from the UK! What’s one of the best things about where you live?
mahoilam
June 28, 2017 at 3:22 AM
I know it’s not much of a consolation but at least we know that the road would only get better for them. Have you watched the roommate episode where Jackson saw his parents, I was sobbing for him seriously.
Hahah, I’ve heard that joke from my sister too actually!
I think it is slowly changing with the newer generations, but many still associate academia as the only way to success. There are so many ways to become successful w/o having to go down the whole university route now.
We have a lot of green over here, like mountains and rivers I guess😂 I love London so so much but I guess I would love it even more if I didn’t go there a lot. How about America, I’ve always been curious to what the American life is like!
chingu
July 3, 2017 at 9:18 PM
I didn’t watch the ep, but I did watch that clip, and it was definitely very sad and touching.
I agree. YouTube is one of those ways. There are so many YouTubers that have become successful and have made a living off of YouTube.
Aw, haha. Maybe you should visit and stay somewhere far from home so when you come back, you’ll have a deeper appreciation and love for your hometown. 🙂
Now that you’re asking me the same question, I realize how difficult of a question it is. 😅 Well, America’s nice. I’m living in Florida, so I can talk a little about that. We’ve got theme parks here (home of Disney World, heyo~!), nice beaches, good food, and blazin’ hot weather, which is not very nice, but it is what it is.