Akdong Musician Philippines

[NOTICE] Our Site is Under Maintenace

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:10:00 +0000

We'd like to inform everyone that out blog site is currently under maintenance. We're deeply sorry for any inconvenience we might have caused you. We'll do the best we can to improve our service. Let's continue supporting Akdong Musician and shower them love as much as they love us, their fans.

Thank you for understanding. Happy holidays!

Sincerely,

AKMUPH TEAM

[EVENT] AKMUPH 'CAMP': 1st Mini Gathering will be on September!

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Discover The Joy of Camping with AKMU PH ‘SPRING CAMP’
We are inviting you to Akdong Musician Philippines : 1st Mini Gathering ‘AKMU CAMP’ on September 11, 2016 at Sikat Studio, Inc., 305 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City (1pm-5pm)

Join us on our 1st Mini Gathering to Celebrate Lee Chanhyuk’s 21st Birthday. Expect Fun filled Games, Spazz with your fellow AKMU Fan and get a chance to win AKMU’s ‘SPRING Album’

So Keep Calm and Camp On!!

Pre-selling 160php
Walk-in: 180php
Form: https://goo.gl/cRnwzz
**First 20 to avail our pre-sell tickets will get a special freebies from us!
**Portion of ticket proceedings will be given to our chosen charity

See you there!!
#AKMUPHCamp

[Transportation Guide] AKMUPH CAMP

Route #1
From Alabang, Metropolis Starmall, Sucat, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, southern Tagalog provinces of Batangas, Laguna and Quezon and all areas near to these locations.

1. In Alabang near Metropolis, ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will take the approximately 26.5 kilometers distance from Alabang up to Kamias corner EDSA where you must get off. Fromc the corner of Kamias and EDSA where a Jollibee is located, go to the other side of EDSA where the opposite road of Kamias is Kamuning Road. At the corner of Kamuning and EDSA, there's a lot of jeepneys that stop to pick up passengers. Ride a jeepney with "Welcome Rotonda Timog" or "Pantranco Roces Timog" sign. Don't ride "Quiapo Welcome Rotonda" as this jeepney takes different route.

2. You will get off at a part of Boy Scout Circle where Imperial Palace stands. Imperial Palace is at the corner of Tomas Morato and Timog, but because there's a rotonda or roundabout at this intersection, it's important that you alight at the part of Boy Scout Circle that's near to your destination and in this case Imperial Palace is in front of SIKAT STUDIO. Besides, the only familiar landmark to all drivers is Imperial Palace. So, ask the driver to drop you off at "Imperial Palace". Once you got off exactly where I said, SIKAT STUDIO is already visible from the distance.

Route #2
From Mall of Asia or MOA, Pasay Rotonda, Taft, Harrison Street, Heritage Hotel, Metropoint Mall, Mantrade, Southgate Mall, Ayala Avenue, Magallanes, Guadalupe, JP Rizal, Pasig, Mandaluyong, EDSA-Crossing, Shangri-la Plaza, Megamall, Boni, Greenhills, Santolan and areas near to MRT-3 Stations.

1. Go to the nearest MRT Station such as Taft Station if you're from MOA, Heritage and Harrison; Magallanes if you're from Mantrade; Ayala Station if you're from Ayala Avenue Greenbelt and Glorietta; Guadalupe Station if you're from Fort Bonifacio, Market Market and JP Rizal; Boni Station if you're from Gabby's and Mandaluyong; Shaw Boulevard Station; Ortigas Station; Anapolis Santolan Station, etc.

2. Ride a north bound train and get off at GMA Kamuning Station. From the train station walk towards Timog Avenue corner EDSA where GMA 7 Network Inc Channel 7's big building is located. Along Timog Avenue near corner EDSA, jeepneys with "Cubao Arayat" sign pass through. They stop for a while to pick up passengers. Ride one of these jeepneys and pay minimum fare. Get off at Scout Ybardolaza Street. No need to remember this because the jeepney will turn left on Ybardolaza from Timog Avenue. So, once the jeep turns left from Timog, alight.

3. Walk along Timog towards the opposite end until you see the Boy Scout Circle and the Imperial Palace at the corner of Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato, walk further until you see SIKAT STUDIO, in front of Imperial Palace.

Route #3
From Cavite, Imus, Tagaytay, Alabang-Zapote Road, South Mall, Baclaran, Paranaque and other areas near to these locations.

1. Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Baclaran. In Baclaran, there are terminals of buses, MMDA Bus terminal, located at the service road of Roxas Boulevard in front of the gate of Redemptorist Church.

Now you have 2 options: Slow 2-ride and Fast 3-ride.

Slow 2-ride:

Ride a bus with "Fairview" sign. This bus will traverse the approximately 15 kilometers distance from Baclaran up to Kamias corner EDSA where you must alight. It's slow and takes longer time of commuting because of heavy traffic along the way and because of extended time drivers spend in loading terminals. That's the first ride. For the second ride, please refer to Route #1 and read the part after the commuter gets off at Kamias corner EDSA.

Fast 3-ride:

From Baclaran, still at the bus terminal, ride any bus except the bus with "Ayala Leveriza" on its sign. You can ride bus with "Monumento", "Fairview" or "Novaliches" sign. Only make sure it doesn't have the word "Ayala Leveriza". Ask the conductor to drop you off at Mantrade. From drop off point, walk towards MRT-3 Magallanes Station and ride a north bound train. Why Magallanes Station, instead of Taft Station? Because Taft Station is jam-packed all the time. It's always like a sardines, too crowded and you need to be patient in getting ticket. But if you have a prepaid card or stored value card, then take Taft Station. But if you have to buy card or ticket first, then the smart thing to do is to ride the train in Magallanes Station where it's more comfortable, the number of passengers buying card is manageable.

Alight at GMA Kamuning Station. That's your second ride. For your third ride, please refer to Route #2 and read the part where the commuter rides a jeepney along Timog near corner EDSA.

Route #4
From Espana, Quiapo, UST, Dimasalang, Lacson Avenue, Araneta Avenue, Welcome Rotonda and other areas near to these locations.

1. First you need to get to Welcome Rotonda. Ride any jeepney or bus that passes through Welcome Rotonda. In Welcome Rotonda, the sign of jeepneys that plies the route that pass through near SIKAT STUDIO contains either "Proj. 2-3" or "Timog". Now, confusion might arise that will lead to wrong direction. That's because there are also jeepneys from Quiapo with the same sign, "Proj. 2-3", that pass by Welcome Rotonda. Do not ride any of these jeepneys. They take different route, via E. Rodrigues Avenue. You will get lost the moment you ride a Project 2-3 bound jeepney from Quiapo.

2. What you do is go across E. Rodriguez where the Project 2-3 bound via Timog jeepney stop to pick up passengers. These jeepneys are the ones who pick up passengers in EDSA-Kamuning. They take Quezon Avenue from Welcome Rotonda and turn right onto Timog Avenue. So the key here is Quezon Avenue route and not E. Rodriguez. Ride one of these jeepneys and ask driver to drop you off at Imperial Palace, that's the common reference known to driver. Don't say SIKAT STUDIO or Boy Scout Circle. Imperial Palace is the known landmark there. As soon as you get off, you'll see the huge building of Imperial Palace Suites. Go towards the direction of Imperial Palace Suites, SIKAT STUDIO is just in front of Imperial Palace.

3. Once you're standing in front of Imperial Palace, specifically at the part where 7-11 store is located. SIKAT STUDIO is already visible from the distance to the left of Tomas Morato.

Route #5
From Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Bagong Barrio, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Tondo and other areas near to these locations.

Ride any bus or jeepney bound to Monumento. In Monumento or 5th Avenue corner Rizal Avenue, ride a bus going to Makati or Cubao via EDSA. Ask the conductor to drop you off at MRT. Actually, all buses that pass through EDSA stops at MRT-3 North Station because a lot of commuters alight there to ride train. So, as for you, get off too at North Station of MRT-3.

Ride a south bound train or train bound to Taft Station, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction given in Route #2. Just read the part after the commuter gets off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

This is the route I recommend because all buses passing through EDSA takes EDSA Kamuning flyover and you need to walk way too far if you choose to alight at the unloading station located before the bus ascends the flyover.

Route #6
From Pampanga, Bulacan, Novaliches and other areas near to these lcoations.

Ride an FX going to either SM City North EDSA or Trinoma. Walk to North Station of MRT-3. Ride a train bound to Taft, get off at GMA Kamuning Station and follow the direction given in Route #2. Just read the part after the commuter getS off the train at GMA Kamuning Station.

[NEWS] Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo Hyun Takes On The High Notes Of IU’s “Good Day”

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 05:22:00 +0000

On the June 18 broadcast of KBS2 music program “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook,” YG sibling duo Akdong Musician makes an appearance.
During the show, Akdong Musician host a “Descendants of Songwriters” corner, a play on hit drama “Descendants of the Sun.”
During the corner, the duet sings a snippet of IU’s “Good Day.” Lee Soo Hyun tackles the famous three high notes of the song, hitting them with impressive ease.
You can catch Akdong Musician’s “Descendants of Songwriters” corner on “Yoo Heel’s Sketchbook” below. They cover “Good Day” towards the end of the clip.

WATCH IT HERE

Source: Soompi

[NEWS] AKMU Grabs 2 Spots for Most Viewed K-Pop Videos in America, Around the World: May 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:45:00 +0000

With data provided by YouTube, check out May 2016's K-pop music video charts below.

Most Viewed K-Pop Videos in America -- May 2016:

1. BTS, "Fire"
2. BTS, "Save Me"
3. Tiffany, "I Just Wanna Dance"
4. Akdong Musician, "How People Move"
5. Akdong Musician, "Re-Bye"
6. AOA, "Good Luck"
7. I.O.I, "Dream Girls"
8. Crush, "Woo Ah"
9. Monsta X, "All In"
10. R3hab x f(Amber + Luna), "Wave"

Most Viewed K-Pop Videos Around the World -- May 2016:

1. BTS, "Fire"
2. BTS, "Save Me"
3. Tiffany, "I Just Wanna Dance"
4. I.O.I, "Dream Girls"
4. Akdong Musician, "Re-Bye"
5. Akdong Musician, "How People Move"
6. AOA, "Good Luck"
8. Crush, "Woo Ah"
9. iKON, "#WYD"
10. Baek A Yeon, "So-So"

Source: Billboard

[NEWS] Akdong Musician Admits That Their Songs Are Difficult To Sing

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:10:00 +0000

On June 6, the Akdong Musician siblings featured as guests on SBS Radio PowerFM’s “2 O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show” (hereafter “Cultwo Show”) to the delight of listeners and fans.

During the broadcast the DJs mention, “We are getting many texts that say your new songs are really difficult to sing along to.”

In response the writer, composer, and arranger of the songs, Lee Chanhyuk, responds, “These songs is indeed a difficult song to sing, so I felt regret after completing them.” His sister, Lee Soohyun, adds, “There are no breaks during the songs, so singing them live is difficult as well,” playfully hinting blame towards her brother.

When asked about their upcoming activities, “Because of our strong acoustic image we attempted many different styles of music, so we are glad people are enjoying it. This mini-album is one-half of our full album. We released part one of ‘adolescence,’ so there will be a part two to complete the album.”

When asked about going through adolescence Lee Soohyun responds, “We are past that stage. When I we first came on the ‘Cultwo Show’ I remember not speaking at all because I was going through adolescence. Haven’t I become more mature?”

In addition Lee Chanhyuk states, “When I make a song, I have to beg my sister to listen to it.” However, Soohyun responds, “He makes me listen to his songs until I say I like them. So I just leave without saying anything.” The siblings’ cute relationship made the studio staff and viewers laugh.

Source: Soompi

[NEWS] AKMU is dominating charts immediately upon comeback!! Sweeping 8 major music charts!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:54:00 +0000

- Big gift for LEE SUHYUN’s birthday on May 4… “Doubly happy”

AKMU who has come back after two years of absence from the music scene is dominating top ranks on music charts, marking the grand beginning of their comeback.

“RE-BYE” which is the title track of AKMU’s new album “SPRING Vol.1” released on May 4 at 0 o’clock recorded No.1 rank on eight major music charts: Melon, Genie, Mnet, NAVER Music, Olleh Music, Bugs, Soribada, and Monkey 3, as of the same day at 8am.

Plus, not only “RE-BYE” but also the other title track “HOW PEOPLE MOVE”, as well as the other songs in the new album are staying in top places on Genie, Mnet, NAVER Music, Olleh Music, Bugs, and Soribada, being ranked from the first to sixth places. Such record is demonstrating how big anticipation music fans have had for AKMU’s new songs. AKMU’s big popularity overseas is also being proven with AKMU’s new album ranked in the first place on iTunes albums chart of Hong Kong and Thailand.

The music videos of the double title tracks of AKMU’s new album which were released with the release of the music are also drawing big attention with its unique concept. “RE-BYE”s music video that is like a musical recorded 331,292 views on May 4 at 8am. “HOW PEOPLE MOVE”s music video that is like an animation film about happening at a secretive toy shop also recorded 270,616 views. Both music videos are showing rapid increase in the number of views.

The No.1 rank of AKMU’s new album on charts bears all the more significant meaning, as May 4 when the album was released was LEE SUHYUN’s birthday. YG Entertainment celebrated SUHYUN’s birthday by posting a photo of cute young SUHYUN on the company’s official blog (www.yg-life.com). LEE SUHYUN received such a big gift of remarkable success on music charts upon the release of AKMU’s new album on her birthday. She expressed her gratitude by saying “I really thank youㅠㅠㅠㅠ” on her social media channel.

AKMU’s new album “SPRING” depicts a variety of feelings experienced by anyone in their daily lives, from AKMU’s unique point of view. “RE-BYE” is a jazz pop song which expresses a heart that does not want to be hurt by repeated small and big partings in daily life. The song boasts a remarkably catchy chorus part. “HOW PEOPLE MOVE” is a song that sings about curiosity arising in everyday lives of people in a funky sound. The two title tracks well-reveal AKMU’s multi-faceted appeals.

AKMU will hold an event titled “SPRING in Seoul Forest”, where fans can listen to AKMU’s new songs together at the outdoor stage of Seoul Forest in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the Children’s Day of May 5 at 3pm. AKMU will present live performance of their new songs for the first time after comeback at the event.

Source: www.yg-family.com

[NEWS] American FUSE TV extolled AKMU… “The duo look poised for domination again with their just-released Spring EP”

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:52:00 +0000

While AKMU is sweeping music charts in and out of the country since their debut after two years of absence from the music scene, American FUSE TV shed spotlight on AKMU.

AKMU released new album “SPRING Vol.1” on May 4 at 0 o’clock. Recently, American FUSE TV drew big attention by extolling AKMU, saying, “The duo look poised for domination again with their just-released Spring EP that dropped today (May 3)”. Plus, FUSE TV introduced AKMU in its “Teen Takeover Week” series for which LEE HI marked the beginning, to talk about what LEE CHAN HYUK and LEE SUHYUN feel about their comeback and AKMU’s new album.

LEE CHAN HYUK said in an interview with FUSE TV, “The new album's title translates to ‘adolescence’ in English. I’ve already gone passed this stage in life, but there are songs that I recorded in this phase and also stories looking back at this time. So, I think that all the songs in the album will be highly favored by teens.”

AKMU also gave a message of consolation and hope, saying, “It’ll always be difficult. From elementary to high school, and even as an adult, the pain and hurt we must face will grow. Some of you may be in trouble with studies. Others may be facing a situation where you have to give up something you promised yourself. I believe that these people need deep sympathy and understanding from friends and people of similar age. I’m no different to you. Look, we’re in similar situations. I’m fighting my best too.”

LEE CHAN HYUK and LEE SUHYUN also said, “Akdong Musician will continue to make songs for those people out there who need understanding, sympathy and support.”

AKMU sings about a variety of feelings that anyone experience in their everyday lives, from their special point of view. “RE-BYE”, one of the double title tracks of AKMU’s new album, is a jazz pop song that expresses a wish not to be hurt by repeated small and big partings in life. It has an outstandingly catchy chorus part. “How People Move” is a song of a funky sound, which sings about curiosity that arises from other people’s everyday lives. The double title tracks well-reveal wide spectrum of AKMU’s appeals.

“RE-BYE” swept No.1 place on the real-time chart of eight major music-streaming websites in Korea upon its release, marking successful comeback of AKMU. AKMU also boasted their enormous influence on charts overseas as well, taking No.1 place on iTunes albums chart of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. On May 6 at 8am, the third day after the album’s release, AKMU’s new songs are staying in top place on 7 music charts, enjoying continuing popularity.

In the meantime, AKMU will present the performance of “RE-BYE” and “How People Move”, the double title tracks of their new album, for the first time since their comeback on May 8 in SBS “INKIGAYO”.

Source: www.yg-family.com

[NOTICE] AKMU PH Staff Hiring!

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:45:00 +0000

Akdong Musician Philippines (AKMUPH) is currently looking for new dedicated, hardworking staff to join us! We are in need of the following: Writer (News/Feature Writer), Korean Translator, Video Editor, Project and Event Staff and Graphic Designer. Please read the description stated in the photo above carefully.

[PROJECT] 5M Views for AKMU's RE-BYE M/V in 5 Days

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:42:00 +0000

Calling all Filipino fans of Akdong Musician!

We are inviting you to join our latest project conducted by AKMU PH. Let's pour AKMU with so much love and support by watching their Re-Bye Music Video in their official youtube channel as much as we can. Our goal is to reach 5 Million views in five days. This will also help them win in music shows in South Korea.

Show them the power of Filipino and global AKMU and YG stans/fans! #AKMUREBYE

[EVENT] AKMU PH to Hold its 1st Ever Gathering

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:41:00 +0000


Designed by Praline, AKMU PH GFX Artist

WHAT - AKMU CAMP: AKMU PH 1st Mini Gathering
WHERE - (Soon to be announced.)
WHEN - (Soon to be announced.)

Akdong Musician Philippines (AKMU PH) to hold its first mini gathering entitled 'AKMU CAMP: AKMU PH's 1st Mini Gathering' + ‪#‎2yearswithAKMU‬ celebration very soon. We are inviting all Filipino fans of AKMU to come and enjoy this exciting event. There will be live performances, raffle, games with prizes and freebies to be given away!

As the title or name of this event implies, the concept would be like a mini camping or a picnic where everyone is encouraged to bring picnic mats or blankets and umbrellas. Keep calm and camp on with us!

[EVENT] AKMU PH celebrates AKDONG MUSICIAN'S 2nd Anniversary #2yearswithAKMU

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:40:00 +0000

[EVENT] AKMU PH Booth at YG FAMLY PH Convention 2

noreply@blogger.com (Jiboy H.) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:30:00 +0000