MY 2019 KPOP THEME SONGS

Whoa, can’t believe it’s 2020 already! Time really flies so fast that I can’t believe 2019 just passed by. I would like to thank everyone who took part in my life in 2019 and hope you have a great days ahead. This time I would like to share what I’ve learned and got throughout 2019 through k-pop songs. It could be a great song recommendation for you all. Hope you enjoyed it and get me through this post till the end.

Kicked off January 2019 with my best friends in South Korea! The 3 of us finally reunited and had our first trip together. Probably it was on our bucket list, and we finally got to tick that off. Also, my brother came to see me in Seoul after one and a half years since the last time I saw him. My fellow Student Executive member also came to visit me. I made many memories with all of them, though it was a short meeting. Last but not least, I got to see Wanna One and Park Bogum. I went to Wanna One’s last concert, which made me so emotional. Though I watched the first day of their concert where they still not feel like breaking-up and saved up their tears, I felt pretty emotional. Especially when they sang this song (12th Star). This song made me realized that every fan is important regardless of whether they (the artist) know us (personally) or not. This applied too when I watched Park Bogum’s fan meeting slash mini-concert in Seoul last January. The venue was pretty big compared to his previous fan-meeting venue and he is more focused on singing at that time, so the fan-meeting concept is half the interview and game and the other half is performance. He has an ocean-wide of fans last time and I was just like a drop of it. But, he always thanked us for supporting him, which means he notices every support the fans gave to him, regardless big or small the support is. I’m proud to be a fan-girl and will always be.

It’s the month of love, but I think this year’s Valentine’s Day was not that special nor festive. But, I still feel the love vibes in every corner of the city this month. In February also had Chinese New Year, unlike last year, where I got to spend with my big family in Indonesia, this year I only got to spend my family in Korea, which lesser in number than my Indonesian family. This year’s Valentine’s Day weekend, I got to spend it with Eric Nam. I listened to his songs on repeat like 2 weeks before his concert and I really liked most of his old songs. OST songs are also included. Because I wanted to maximize my time in Korea, I went to his first concert in Korea. The song’s lyrics pictured my February pretty well. It was my last semester of school and I don’t know if I can stay any longer or not in Seoul. I’ve been looking for job opportunities in Korea, but in the end, I’ve got to go back to Indonesia. This song gave me a little light on countless options to choose from. Since this mentioned the word ‘heaven’, I got reminded to pray and ask God, which path I should take.

The month with the most mixed feeling in 2019. I feel happy, sad, mourn, then another happiness. I went to Super Junior SS7S Concert in Seoul, which I booked last minute. Also, went to Busan, where I insisted my mom go there for the last time before I went back to Indonesia and thankfully, my friend still works at Hyatt, so I got a special price to stay in Park Hyatt Busan. Not long after that, I had to go back to Indonesia and I felt so sad. I almost cried at the airport when I saw the messages my sisters sent me. But I didn’t! I cried in the airplane because I watched a very touching movie called “Cek Toko Sebelah” (literal translation: See the Next Shop). Right after I arrived in Indonesia, my mom had to be rushed to the hospital. Only one week, I got to spend my days with my mom in Indonesia, she had to go forever. She was called by God on White Day. Now, White Day is not the same anymore for me. After those mourning days, I got to see Park Bogum again after two months. I got to forget the mourn and got new energy by seeing my lovely oppa. It was a real rollercoaster ride and thanks to this song, I regained some energy to move on. Especially, when Park Bogum sang this at his fan meeting with piano. It soothes me, even though I became more emotional thanks to this song.

Mom, I still love you and will always. You are missed every day.

I was still not over with hospital visits. My grandpa had to rush back to hospital and got to receive heart surgery, so I still need to visit the hospital, which I’m sick of it. April went so fast even though there weren’t many special things that happened. I got to spend the Easter break with my family and friends and felt grateful for that. I came across this song when I shuffled a playlist on Melon and I fall in love with this song. It helped me to realize the warmth of home and the thoughts of ‘glad I’m home’. Oh, this song is so light and easy to listen to, so I really recommended this song.

It’s a family month in Korea, from Children’s Day to Parents’ Day. So the theme song for May might be fit with the lyrics of ‘Spring Day’. I started to listen to this song is because of the melody and the catchphrases. But, now I started to listen to the lyrics and it’s so relatable for me. I missed my mom quite a lot that month. The saying, “you never know what you have until it’s gone” is so true. We never took so much deal on this kind of day before, but after my mom was gone, I started to know the importance of this kind of special day. To all of you, please take care of your parents and love your children or small kids around you, cause they are important.

June was a blast! It was a long holiday in Indonesia and everything seems smooth. I got to spent my time with my friends, which I felt grateful for each of them. From staycation, photo hunting, until late night talks and games. I had so much fun and laugh thanks to them. This song is an OST of ‘Touch Your Heart’ drama. The song has a sweet and romantic melody and lyrics. I’m in love with the drama as well as this song.

I was obsessed with watching Produce X 101 on July. I don’t really watch the previous ones, but this time I started to watch it because the representative of the National Producer is Lee Dong Wook (HAHA!). In July were their concept examinations (?). They are only left with 31 participants and they were divided into 5 groups with different concepts such as sexy, cutie, and so on. The one who was in this group was mostly the one who got into X1 because they are that good and the song is one of the top favorite one. I didn’t know anyone other than Hankgyul who joined the program. But then, I started to catch my eyes to Kim Wooseok, Lee Jinhyuk, Jo Seungyeon, and Han Seungwoo. Kang Daniel the junior, Kim Yohan is also an attractive participant. Anyway, this song is a super catchy song that even when I go to the bathroom, I kept on singing this song. The song has a great message too. Well, it’s more like an encouraging message, whether it’s for them or for the listeners.

UPDATE:
I was so sad to hear the news that they are disbanding. They even debuted for full a year. It's too shocking and I still couldn't get it why they have to choose this decision. Well, I hope the best for each of the members and let's meet in a better circumstance.

The month of celebrations! From birthdays to Independence Days were the most celebrated in August. It was my birthday month, which I shared the same one with Hwang Minhyun, Kim Hyanggi, and Jo Seho. Also, there are a few of my family members’ birthday and friends. On August also my favorite actors, Park Bogum and Park Seojun debut anniversary! Both Korea and Indonesia shared the same month of Independence Day, which I think it's cool. I believe it is not a coincidence, but I think God has a wonderful plan for this. Anyway, I think, ‘Gift’ from Melomance is a perfect theme song for August because of the lyric, “even those ordinary days become special in this moment”. This specific lyric is really matched with my feeling about this month. Thanks to Minhyun, Seongwoo, Park Seojun, and Park Bogum. Also, to my favorite drama of the month, ‘Hotel del Luna’. 

Oh, Melomance has great songs you can listen to. Search them on YouTube and you will definitely love them.

I think this month was the most frequent time I went traveling. I went to Bali, then I went to Japan the following week. It was fortunate to go back to Bali after a month, which means I went to the most exciting place in Indonesia twice already this year. Have I told you that I bought my Japan trip ticket unplanned? I just wanna be a YOLO kind of girl. I bought it in April? Well, if I’m not mistaken. The ticketing site is having a sale, so my cousins and I talked about it 30 mins before we bought the ticket. The ticketing went pretty fast and we ended up buying the tickets to Japan. It was my first time ever to set my foot to the hometown of Sanrio. The time I bought the ticket was probably the lowest and weak point of my life, that’s why I made a quick and abrupt decision ever. Thankfully, it was a good decision. BOL4 is a duo singer around my age, so their songs are really relatable for me. This one specific song could sum up my September really well.

I don’t really remember how my October went by. I had to attend my school friends’ wedding and also I met with my BEM (Student Executive Board) members as well as our juniors. Also, I met up with my double degree friends before I went for Korea. There’s nothing much special, but I cherish all of those meetings. Oh well, the mighty Super Junior was back with Kyuhyun! They are officially full membered now. Instead of their title track, ‘Time Slip’, I prefer ‘I Think I’, which is a side-track from their album. It’s not about the lyrics that I like, but I like the rhymes and the tempo. They still use the Latin-style musicality, but it’s more simple and easy to listen to. I have a few new favorite releases, such as AKMU’s ‘How Can I Love the Heartbreak, You’re the One I Love”, Hotel del Luna’s OSTs, and many more, but I think Super Junior needs a special mention in this post. They are the first group I became a fan of and thanks to them I had found joy and a new hobby. lol. I’m glad that they are finally complete. All of them are now free from army duties! Welcome Back, SUPERMEN!!

By the way, Super Junior is coming to Jakarta this week! I wanna see them, but I don't have enough money to go to, so I haven't bought the tickets yet. I don't know whether I'm going to watch it or not, but let's hope the best for them!

November might be the most burdensome month ever. I finally execute Wandermayjay’s first-ever tours. It’s been a long time since I’m back on the game and I think I’m lacking in many ways, thankfully it was successfully executed. Despite those dramas I’ve experienced during the tour, the most dramatic thing ever is when I got back to Indonesia. I almost missed my flight and lose my consciousness because of dehydration. IU’s newest album is extremely relatable, 5 out of 6 songs in the track-list has awesome lyrics (역시 갓아이유!). The song ‘Unlucky’ is a little reminder to all of us, that life goes around, which means good things will eventually come to us. If you face a problem, don’t worry, carry on, cause you will find a way soon. I had the most frightening nightmare ever and dramatic night at the airport, but all of it became a memory and lesson. 

Thank you, IU for keeping on making great songs.

December usually associated with Christmas, but I didn’t put my favorite K-carol song as a theme song, because this Christmas seems less festive than I had last year. In December used to be my mom’s birthday, also we celebrate Indonesian Mother’s Day. It was a pretty emotional month rather than a joyful and festive one this year. It’s also SHINee’s Jonghyun’s one year death anniversary (?). The day before my mom’s birthday, I shuffled my iTunes and this song played. The lyrics are amazing and simple. It’s just a message of a daughter or son to their mom as a gratitude for their unconditional love and prayers. Thank you Mom for the love you gave all this time. I’m so sorry, I couldn’t repay you back yet. Love you!!

While making this post, I realize that music is something powerful that you can get easily. You can get some comfort from all of your problems, new energy to seize the day, and much more power to help you. I'm really amazed by God's incredible gift for humans. Thank you so much for everything, God. 2020 is going to be great and better. AMEN to that!

2019 was also a year where we lost a few wonderful human being we saw on the TV. Regardless of age and careers, many people choose to leave the world by themselves. It was a devastating option, but I hope we all can learn to be a better human being. To love and care for each other. Life is not long, after-life is. Please, stop hating others and start to love others as you love yourself. Well, lately people don’t know how to love themselves, so please learn to love yourself first this year. You are a beautiful creature, don’t hurt yourself.

I wanted to say that you’ve done well and you will be better in the upcoming days in 2020. Don’t be discouraged if you face a problem. Let’s see it in a positive way. No more hatred and spread love! You are a lovable person, a great human being, you deserve to be happy.

A special mention for you who feel like old and facing life quarter crisis, I would like to recommend a song from five-membered B1A4's last album (Rollin'), ‘Like a Child’. This song is about an adult that felt rushed by the world and asking the time to slow down and wanted to go back to when he was a child. This song told us to just have fun and enjoy the ride cause no matter how hard we asked the time to slow down, it won’t. Keep the simple and sincere thoughts like you were one before.

Thank you for everyone who read this post, hope you got some encouragement. 
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Happy New Year 2020!!