Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Join buzz Korea events and win prizes!

buzz KOREA just launched two new fun events: “Say Hello, Say Annyeong” video submission and “Play Touch Korea” board game. Make sure you join and win prizes to die for ^^

Play Touch Korea (Board Game)
① Roll the virtual dice.
② View and play the content that your plane lands on. When finished, close the content window.
③ Repeat ① & ② until you complete the game.
④ Submit your most current and accurate personal information to be entered to win a prize.

Say Hello, Say Annyeong (Video Submission)
① Record a video of yourself saying ‘Hello’ in your native language, and holding your right hand out to the right as if giving a high-five to an invisible person.
② Record a video of yourself saying ‘Annyeong’ (colloquial ‘Hello’ in Korean), and holding your left hand out to the left as if giving a high-five to another invisible person.
③ Once you have completed ① & ②, upload the video on buzz Korea. Please provide your most current and accurate personal information upon submitting the video.
 
※ OPTIONAL: Increase your chances of winning a prize by adding the following features between ① & ②:
1. After watching the interactive movie, Annyeong, record a video of yourself sharing your thoughts on it, or making a parody of any segment from it;
2. After playing Touch Korea, record a video of yourself making a spoof of any one of the stories on the board;
3. Record a video of yourself sharing your knowledge/experience/opinions of anything related to Korea.


Participants will have until February 15, 2012 to record and submit the video for the “Say Hello, Say Annyeong” event, and/or try the “Play Touch Korea” board game for a chance to win fabulous prizes, including the 13-inch MacBook Air, iPad 2, and iTunes gift cards. Winners of the “Say Hello, Say Annyeong” event will be selected based on the quality and creativity of their video content, while those of the “Play Touch Korea” event will be chosen randomly. Winners will be announced on February 21, and also contacted individually via email.

For complete guidelines and further information, please visit buzz KOREA homepage.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Charice LIVE in Seoul! Infinity Tour


Yay! One of my favorite singers, CHARICE Pempengco will be in Seoul this March for a concert! I know how Charice loves Korea ^^

CHARICE “Infinity Tour”
LIVE IN SEOUL

Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: AX Korea

Ticket sales commences at 5pm on 18 January 2012 (Available from INTERPARK only).
Please visit 
www.ticketpark.com/global/ for English ticketing service.
Tel) 1544-1555

From ballad to contemporary pop, there isn’t much 18 year-old
Charice can’t belt out with her velvet voice. Her fourth visit to Korea this year, international teen sensation Charice will be presenting original numbers such as Before It Explodes (written by Bruno Mars) and New World from her latest sophomore studio album, Infinity, as well as many other well-loved songs such as Note to God and Pyramid from her self-titled debut album, and music by other artists. 

My Inspiration,
Charice’s second album released exclusively in the Philippines in 2009, went straight to platinum in her home country. Her unparalleled talent has also given her the honor to perform for U.S. President Barack Obama, as well as former Filipino President Gloria Arroyo. Charice has also performed alongside music luminaries such as Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and David Foster. 

With her uniquely expressive vocal color, intricate melody, and heart-wrenching lyrics, the outstandingly brilliant
Charice is one stellar performer to kick-start the fresh quarter to a brand new year. Don’t miss this chance to be mesmerized by this petite singer with a huge voice.


Seoul National University Scholarship Fall 2012: IT Related Fields (Grad School)

My school is offering another scholarship to students who are studying fields related to IT. The scholarship name is ITPP, International IT Policy Program. But I think the complete name is International Information Technology Policy Scholarship Program. Yeah, I know it should IITPSP hehe anyway if you're interested apply now! The allowance and benefits are quite good plus you get to study at the best university in Korea ^^

Here's the information:

ITPP Selection of Students for 2O12 Fall

ITPP, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy, offers a customized master's and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master's students and up to 3 years for doctorate students. 


Qualifications of Applicants
- IT related government officials or Senior-level researchers at National
Research Centers working in the IT related fields.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in the IT- related area (an applicant for
Ph.D should hold Master's degree, Master's should hold Bachelor's degree)

Financial Support
- Tuition fees (Master's Degree: up to 2 years/ Doctorate: up to 3 years)
- Airfare (One way, Economy class)
- Living cost (1,5OO,OOO Korean won* per month)
- Initial moving and re-location expenses and medical insurance
* 1,14O Korean won : (approximately) 1.00 US dollar (as of Jan 2012).

Admissions Time line
- Application deadline: February 21(Tue), 2012
- Interviews (TBA)
- Announcement of Admissions Decision: April 2O(Fri), 2012
- Registration: August 2012 (TBA) / Start of the semester: September 2O12

Contact Details of Coordinator
Ms. Yeojin Lee, Coordinator

International IT Policy Program(ITPP)
Seoul National UniversitY 
E-Mail: itpp@snu.ac.kr / Tel:. +82-2-88O-914O

Friday, January 20, 2012

What happened to Joo Ji Hoon?


Actor Joo Ji Hoon is featured in GQ Magazine’s January 2012 issue but it seems that it is getting a not-so-good feedback from the fans of the actor. I didn't know anything about it but my girlfriend got mad when she saw the pics so she kept on nagging at me about it. hahaha. 
 Apparently, Ji Hoon is one of her favorite K celebs. After serving the military, many fans are excited of Ji Hoon’s comeback but looking at the photos one would probably say “What happened to the good looking and charming Prince Lee Shin of Princess Hours?”

Based on GQ’s website the title is “One day in a cold winter: Old Boy.” Then a short description says “In a cold day… you stay home the whole day. You can be a dreamer or a critic, an old person or a child. Absolute imperfection… one day in a cold winter”

Take a look at the rest of the photos and tell me what you think. 

I would say it's a bit disturbing...but it somehow gave me a sort of "story" although I'm not sure if I'm getting what the photographer wanted to convey here. 
 
If we go according to the concept, you'll have to look "crazy" or "natural" in the picture since you are alone in a cold winter day in your house, your supposed to be comfort zone. You can wear anything you want and you can be anyone you want because no one will see you and think that you've gone insane. From the photos, try using your imagination and play your own story. It would be nice if you could share your thoughts too. hehe

Source: GQ

Monday, January 16, 2012

Hyunwoo and Mikyung - Manila Meetup

Another good news for TTMIKiers in Manila! Hyuwnwoo hyung will be in the Philippines again next month and there's a meet up together with his lovely and pretty wife Mikyung ^^;; If you are in Manila make sure you join them ^^
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Hey my friends in the Philippines, my wife and I went to Cebu in November last year and we loved it so much that we decided to go back!

This time we're going to Boracay and Manila on a family trip (with my parents and my two sisters), to celebrate my father's 60th birthday.

We will spend three days in Boracay and one night in Manila. We are going to first go to Boracay and then arrive in Manila around noon, on the 12 of February, 2012.

 

We are not sure WHERE we are going to have the meetup, but I'm thinking that it would be nice to know in advance who's interested in meeting up with us for some dinner and talk : )

Let me know by RSVPing!

Thanks!

Hyunwoo & Mikyung

http://twitter.com/ever4one
http://twitter.com/mikyungcho

For inquiries check the Facebook page!