Friday, February 28, 2014

HoMin Arriving at MuBank [2014.02.28]


I finally got a Friday off from work and decided to go to HoMin's prerecording for Music Bank. I usually can't go to Music Bank due to work, so I was so happy that I could finally go for HoMin!
At MuBank, the idols are usually dropped off at the gate and have to walk through the KBS parking lot to the studio. Usually, we can all stand in the parking lot so the fans are spread out. However, the GOT7 fans were ridiculously crazy and pissed off the guards so they kicked us all out of the parking lot. We we're all like "No~~~ TVXQ will be here soon." So, everyone in the parking lot was pushed out of the front gate. Soon the boys van pulled up but all the fans were so close together that it was hard to film the boys well. But, still had a wonderful time at the prerec. =)

KBS Music Bank Pre-Recording [2014.02.28]

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*Fanchants were handed out. The Dong Bang Shin Ki chant is slower than normal to fit the beat. pic.twitter.com/iUcBW1qH0U

*It'll take us a take then we'll hv it down. Everyone's listening to the song & practicing

*Spellbound lyrics: "When I enter you and fill you up, you feel perfect" Oh really, Yunho? ^.~ trans cr. LoveKpopSubs

*Im now officially on board with this song. I like it. A LOT. It took quite a few listens but I love this song now. Its catchy~

*TVXQ prerec was 12 takes plus 3~4 mini rehearsal run-throughs and a little more than 90 minutes. The set was a white & black paneled walls with poker cards. Black & white checkered led bckgrnd. Poker table on stage #140228MuBank

*Girls in outfits from the mv but wearing black tights instead of fishnets.


*Boys in white suits. CM white shirt, red patterned tie, black & white kerchief in breast pocket, black kerchief around his arm #140228MuBank

*YH had a black shirt, white & red flower in his breast pocket, and colorful polka dot tie. Boys walked to the back of the stage. We screamed and YH his head back and lifted 1 hand in greeting. A little smirky smile. #140228MuBank

*YH stretched by twisting his waist and lifting his legs. At MuBank, Shim Jaewon was there and acted as the PD for the boys' prerec. He came on stage and hugged the boys. I thought he just came to watch but he was their PD #140228MuBank

*1st take was the boys sitting on the poker table doing the beginning of the song and into the individ choreo sections. After the 1st take, YH had us clap for the camera operator. The entire prerec was shot by this 1 cameraman w a handheld camera #140228MuBank

*When YH asked us to clap for the cameraman, they both stood up from the table & CM even bowed a little. These boys...

*During take 1, when YH stood & danced on the table, everyone lost their minds. When YH was on the table, CM was further up the stage & watched YHs perf. After a bit, he also nodded his head to the beat #140228MuBank

*The boys truly enjoy this song. Even when the filming stopped, the song contd to play & the boys wld sing along, dance, or groove to the beat.
 
*For take 2, they moved the 2 LED screens together. It had the boys pics in playing cards. YH was clubs & CM was diamonds. #140228MuBank

*Take 2 was the 1st chorus into the next individ choreo sections. CM made a mistake in his staging so the camera cldnt cut to him properly. Take 4 was a repeat of take 3. Jaewon gave CM his mark and it was a good take. CM went off stage to drink water. Everyone screamed ㅋㅋㅋ~ #140228MuBank

*Because everyone was watching with rapt attention & they were filming out of seq our fanchants werent strong. SM staff reminded us to be loud. Take 4 YH was back on stage with the b&w checkered bckgrnd. He did the part with the 3 girls. After the take, all the fans arnd me said "dae~bak!"
After YHs solo take it was CMs turn. YH went to the front stage to watch but noticd the cameraman was close edge & put his hand on his back. Then we screamed & YH turned at smiled at us. *.* #140228MuBank

*Take 5 was CMs solo part with the girls with trumpets. In the mv it was only 2 girls, but in the perf all 6 girls did the choreo. Then YH talked to us. About the cool camera work & how everyone is working hard then said smthng about Changmin (prob about his effort)

It always impresses me/strikes me how YH talks with the fans in the studio. In that soft, confident, caring way of his... Then h asked us if we like 수리수리 and we said its the best. Silly oppa~ #140228MuBank

*Take 6 was the 2nd chorus~end. Bc of the tricky cam work, CM & dancers hd to run off the front of the stg, behind th camera & comback on stg. Sometimes the dancers bumped into each other or almost bump into CM just bc everyone was rushing to make their mark. CM laughed to himself about the situation and said what looked like "Seriously?!" to YH #140228MuBank

*This began the many long discussions the boys, Jaewon, & the cameraman had about stage & camera positions. Took at least 30 min.

*CM did a cute two-hand wand waving motion to 1 of the dancers. Cutie~

*Then they did a mini-rehearsal with Jaewon. He held his arm out so tha the boys could visualize the camera. CM was very shiny with sweat at this point. #140228MuBank

*Another mini rehearsal of 2nd chorus to the end & discussion w Jaewon. Then another mini rehearsal. When CM does the kiss to the camera, YH has to run behind the camera & come up on the other side back in frame.
*1 more rehearsal with Jaewon. Jaewon sang 수리수리 softly while the boys went thru the moves & we did the fanchant just as softly. #140228MuBank

*CM had to run around the camera again and laughed at himself. I think that 1 of CMs most charming qualities.

*After the final rehearsal run, CM went off stage & had 3 diff coordis wipe his sweat off. YH had 3 diff coordis fanning him. Then CM looked in a hand mirror before goibg back on stage. WTF Changmin? Everyone laughed hard. #140228MuBank

*Then the boys wen back on stage. YH sang a lyric to warm up then CM did the same. They switched back & forth a few times. YH ended it with the most perfect, breathy, high pitched "baby~~." Everyone went ooooh. CM then laughed in that low, husky laugh of his. We cldnt hear what he said, but we heard his laugh #140228MuBank

*Take 7 was the beginning scene & 1st verse again. This time the boys threw cards in the air. Before Take 7, YH thanked us for patience while they work out th camera work. CM made a cute vocal exercise sound. We screamed FIGHTING! and CM pumped his fist in the air. Then we waved our balloons back. In Take 7, CM did the cute bunny ears motion with his fingers #140228MuBank

*Even tho take was cut, the track kept playing. YH expressively sang along to the rest of the song. While waiting, CM danced little bits.
*Take 8 was the 1st chorus into the next individ sections. CM made a mistake. The cameraman told CM what to do & CM apologized & bowed a little. Then Jaewon came & stage to talk with the boys a bit. Then patted YHs butt. Later he patted the small of CMs back ^^ Its a platonic sign of affection #140228MuBank

*Take 9 was the solo sections again. CM had cards this time. After the take, YH sang the rest of th song again. Take 10 was another one of YH with the 3 girls. CM was off stage monitoring the perf #140228MuBank

*Take 11 was another one of CM with the girls & trumpets. YH took his turn off stage monitoring the perf. Then Jaewon came on stage & wanted CM to show the card to the camera. CM seemed embarrassed for some reason & laughed. #140228MuBank

*YH had such an awesome expression when he did the part with the 3 girls. Hope its broadcast. CMs dancing was FIERCE in take 11. He OWNS that dance. #140228MuBank

*Take 12 (last!) was a run through from 2nd chorus to the end.

*Then boys both waved at us & thanked us for coming. Then CHANGMIN asked us to applaud the camera staff's hard work. The security guards started to kick us out of the studio but CM stepped forward & interrupted the guards so we could clap for the cam staff.

*Both the boys continued to wave while heading down the stairs off stage. Only 20 Cassies could get into live. I was # 44 so I knew I had a very small chance of getting in so I just headed home. All the Cassies left the studio going "Woah!" and "Daebak" and "Best! Seriously the best." #140228MuBank


Sunday, February 9, 2014

SBS Inkigayo Pre-Recording [2014.02.09]

This was the best way to end the Something promotions. Everyone was happy, the boys were able to finish the prerecording quickly and now everyone is looking forward to their repackage promotions. =D

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➭Had official check in at Inkigayo. Moved from 158 --> 141 --> T1-121. Really hope I'm not in main standing.

➭Delayed prerec for TVXQ. I guess SBS Inki staff is late. Then SM staff told us not to jaywalk or go to the members houses in Kor, Chn, & Jpn

➭The SM staffs accidentally said TVXQ will have another recording 2 weeks from now

➭About to go into the studio. ^^ Heres my TVXQ balloon for the last Something stage. =/


➭SITTING! and I are finally sitting. YES!!!!! SO HAPPY. This is our first time sitting at  Inki.

➭ Prerec took 30 minutes-- 3 full run throughs and 1 extra take for just the rope ending.

➭ Boys looked so HOT wearing a gray suit with blue checkered lines with blue silk tie & kerchief in jacket pocket.

➭ The background was really cool & changed thru the perf. Gold led TVXQ signs, Tense coins, coat of arms saying TVXQ 10TH ANNIV, etc.

➭ Yunho told us the 1st take was a "dry rehearsal" but then the PD talked to him & Yunho told us there wasn't going to be a rehearsal..

➭ The boys looked really happy today ^____^ I think their conditions still weren't 100% but they enjoyed their final Something perf.

➭ Changmin grunted when he got into place for the 1st take then stretched his legs during the standby..

➭ Take 1 was almost perfect. Yunho stumbled a little when he sat down but he wasn't even in the shot so it was still perfect.

➭ Boys were even in the perfect position at the end. After, Yunho asked the dancer who was having trouble holding the ropes yesterday if he was ok ^__^

➭ After the 1st take, a male fan yelled out "you're handsome!" Then Yunho said thank you.

➭ PD then made a pun and instead of saying 동방신기 he said Last Broadcast Shin Ki. Cassies did not like that...

➭ Before the 2nd take, PD said that Yunho practiced hard on his birthday so we all said Happy Birthday to Yunho....

➭ Yunho said that he heard that there were fans from Egypt here. Fans pointed to her & talked to her for bit. Dancers had to pull Yunho into position.

➭ Take 2 had a few mistakes in it. Changmin's feet got momentarily tangled into the ropes before he sat in the chair.

➭ During standby before the 3rd take, a dancer came on stage strutted over to Yunho throwing fake punches. After, they clasped hands briefly. CUTE!

➭ Before the 3rd take, the boys & dancers did a group fighting on stage. TVXQ FIGHTING! We said fighting together.

➭ Take 3. When Changmin flipped the rope after Yunho's puppet dance, it hit one of the dancers hats..

➭ Before Changmin's solo, Changmin rubbed his hands together on the 2nd take. He shook his finger during 3rd take.

➭CM was sweating a lot during his solo dance in the 3rd take

➭ Before the rope ending, when Yunho said Hey! Hey! he brushed his shoulder with swag. ^^

➭ Changmin wasn't in the right position. He was leaning a little to the right so the ropes couldn't support him well & braced himself w/ a hand on stage.

➭ Because the ending was NG, the PD wanted 1 more take of just the ending. Boys couldn't go backstage, so female dancers brought them tissues to wipe sweat.

➭ Yunho was sniffling during the standby. Poor sick bb... still happy & smiley..

➭ Take 4 was just the ending and went well. PD said okay.

➭ Both boys double hand waved. Then Yunho was talking to the fans. Then PD hugged him and carried him off stage.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

MBC Music Core Pre-Recording [2014.02.08]

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➭About 250 here for MuCore prerec. The notice said only 200 are getting in but maybe they'll squeeze everbody in




➭Now inside the MBC lobby. Yay~ no more cold. Another pic of TVXQ fan line up


➭Prerec was 7 takes, no rehearsal, and took about 30 minutes.

➭Boys were wearing a light brown jacket w/ red pinstriped shirt, white pants & vest. Flowers in lapel.

➭Yunho's flower is red w/ a small green flower, Changmin's flower is white w/ a small red flower.

➭Gold & black diamond pattern on the LED background.

➭Changmin's such an old man sometimes. He grunted when he bent down to pick up the mic..

➭The 1st take was close up shots w/ a cameraman on stage. Yunho then asked if the sitting audience could see & they said no.

➭Changmin said there's no helping it & Yunho asked for the fans to wait for a bit..

➭Take 2 was also a close up of the intro. After the take, Changmin was stretching & people started chanting, it's like national exercise,,

➭Take 3 was the string bass part. When Changmin went up the middle, the cameraman didn't move back fast enough & Changmin had to stop short.

➭Yunho is singing She got the something♪ Boys seemed happy & in good spirits but they lacked energy and looked tired. Yunho yawned a lot..

➭Dancers were so cute during the break doing the flying bird hands.

➭Take 4 was the ending w/ ropes. Yunho went down low. 1 of the dancers was using all his might to keep Yunho from falling.

➭After Yunho was pulled back up, the dancers was panting on the stage. Yunho asked him if he was okay.

➭Take 5 was also ending w/ ropes. Yunho was in a good position but was slowly getting lower. Dancers must be so tired..

➭Changmin doing more stretches & the number chant was louder this time. Then Changmin exaggerated his moves..

➭Yunho then told us this was the last Something perf. Then said there will be 1 more Something perf.... on Inkigayo. -_- Troll~

➭We were whining our displeasure at this being goodbye stage & then unhoH asked us how many weeks they promoted. We answered 4.

➭Take 6 was the first non close up take. Run through starting w/ the 1st chorus.

➭Still played the song from the beginning & boys were so cute singing along. Esp. Yunho's Ah hah~! and Yeah! Best expressions =)

➭Changmin was really tired during his solo dance. Making sure to breathe through it.

➭At the end, Yunho was low in the ropes again but dancers managed to pull him back.

➭Back on stage, 1 of the dancers patted Changmin's back & he gave him a side hug ^^

➭Take 7 was another run through starting from the 1st chorus. Was a good take.

➭After take 7, Changmin asked the staff if they were finished by making a cutting motion across his neck. He was very happy when PD said ok.

➭Changmin and Yunho both double hand waved when it was over. Changmin was ready to go but Yunho decided to talk to us for a bit.

➭Yunho did We Are T! & Changmin walked over nodding & clapped his hands, like ok, wrap this up hyung, lets go. Haha~