Korean Music Discussion - Page 3393

Like many people, I was first introduced to K-Pop through the wonderful world of Gee. I must have watched that video two dozen times before realizing that the group probably had other songs and videos. It was, as our eye-smile queen would say, "my first love story".

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SNSD continued to be the only group I listened to for a while. Lurking the KMD, seeing some of the more *ahem* outlandish posters here, I told myself I didn't want to be like that, but I just enjoyed this one group for their catchy songs, fun dances, and amazing looks.It was my not-so-secret secret among my friends, and they'd always give me snide looks for it. But I kept it clean, for the most part. No fanboying, not idol worship, just having it on in the background instead of metal and watching the videos on my second monitor. I didn't know about sites like Soshified or even the SNSD or KPop Reddits.

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Then, at some point, something changed. It was a bit before I started posting here, I think a bit after Paparazzi had come out. I'd posted on smurfs in the past and lurked, but I finally said fuck it and embraced the K-Pop side of me. Why?

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I couldn't get this girl out of my head. Her smile, her figure, her charisma. And then I found this story, worth your time if you've never seen it, and I was sold. I mean, there was no way that someone this amazing actually existed, is there?

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And you cannot question her obvious skill. Whether performing in the group or solo, her powerful, yet controlled, voice stands out among the best. Hell, I even enjoy the cheesy as hell rap parts that she's done. She approaches dances with energy and grace, and even shows her prowess in solo performances that range from powerful to sexy.

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But was that it? I don't obsess myself over every charismatic, talented singer out there. Why her in particular? The answer was obvious. As I found myself watching interviews and variety shows with her, trying to know more about her, I liked more and more of what I saw. Is much of it staged? Possibly, as it is with many idols. I don't doubt that, but I find myself hoping (irrationally, some might say), that the moments of her on camera that I feel are genuine (and there are many), actually are the true woman that she is.

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Every time she shows that smile that melts my heart, or talks frankly, showing her true colors, I feel a bit more that this is the type of woman I've always dreamed of. She's talented, and determined to make use of it. She cares about her family (saying her biggest regret is never being closer to them after her mother's death) and holds her friends close (especially Taeyeon). She's kind, and not afraid to show it to the fans or via charity (that pink photoshoot? All proceeds to charity). Heck, she's even a pretty devoted Christian from what I've seen, something you don't see in most modern women.

So thank you, Tiffany. Not only have you broadened my musical horizons, but you've also made me realize what I want most in life. I'd be lucky to find someone anywhere near as gorgeous and amazing as you are. Happy Birthday, and I hope you have many more.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIhoUYLhfsM