K-pop Ahjussi

Journal

January 9, 2025

Throwback Thursday music video, "You're Here," by my friend, Anna Vandas, released in 2005. It was filmed during the annual fireworks competiton in Vancouver. It's such a great song. She also paints amazing landscapes and her artwork can be found here: www.annavandas.com




December 19, 2024

I bought a couple of albums on CD, "Waterfall" by B.I and "Beep Beep" by Jessica Jung (Girls' Generation), while perusing Artbox. I love the collectibles that come with the CDs. It's an enjoyable experience playing a disc while looking through the photobook with lyrics written in them. There is a connection to the artist that streaming music can't replicate.




December 8, 2024

I've been following this awesome South Korean rock band, Rolling Quartz, since last year when I saw them perform in Toronto. The group consists of five members: Yeong Eun - Drums, Hyun Jung - Guitar, Ja Young - Vocals, Iree - Guitar, and Arem - Bass. They just released their new single, "RE.BOLD." They are going on tour throughout the US and Canada.





October 12, 2024

I was traveling in South Korea and stayed in Busan at Haeundae Beach during Festival Shiwol from October 3-5, 2024. I had no idea this event was happening and saw a great artist, Ha Hyun Sang (하현상), perform. I am a fan.





August 26, 2023

I went to the Toronto Korean Festival on August 25, 2023 and saw this cool South Korean female rock band, Rolling Quartz. They were awesome!




July 3, 2023

I went to the TWICE 5th World Tour "Ready To Be" in Toronto on July 2, 2023. It was their first time performing in Canada. They put on an excellent show!