Unboxing: VIXX Albums From Rina

Yay, finally the albums I ordered from Rina are here! I am really excited to open it but is subsides as I saw the white thing sticking out of the package. I feel really bad with how the posters was freaking crushed.  And there's hole on it. :(

Though I don’t posters on walls (as not allowed by my mom), it’s really, really bad seeing posters in bad condition. 

And I was able to finally get a good look at the LR album ordered last September 2015 from her though I am not sure why there’s no poster included even if it is a pre-order. Sigh!

Also the VIXX Chained up album is here and I ordered the Control version for now. The packaging is really cool and good though bigger and bulky compared to the previous releases. Photos are cool and well created for the concept. I got Ken’s contract and Ravi’s card. This makes me wonder what the Freedom version looks like. Should I order that one also?

And there’s couple of cute Yugyeom photos from the donation given for the fan meeting help here though I am not expecting to receive something from that.

 But I’m wondering why the Mark and Junior from the new release star cards are not included. :(

Yay, New Albums From GDYB Shop

A couple of day ago, took a nice trip to the north of the city to get some goodies from GDYB Shop. Really excited to get the album since it’s been a while since I ordered from Ate Kyo and hopefully I would be able to see her again. Plus I am excited to check who will on the insert from the albums.

newly added for my colkection

First is VIXX’s Live Fantasia Utopia DVD. I wanted to watch this after I have seen their performance after attending this mini concert here. The DVD is quite bulky and heavy by size. But the poster is missing.. I’ll ask Ate Kyo about – might the ladies missed to give it to me.

It has Hongbin’s standee (thus this means I should be back to Hongbin as my bias?!). 

The other album I got is the Mad album by GOT7. This is my first album from the group though I really start liking them after watching the Just Right MV and listening to that album. 

And this one came with Jackson’s card which hopefully I would be able to trade with Junior’s version.

Goot7 Group Card

Most of the albums I bought were through GDYB shop, way even before they got a physical shop. Ate Kyo who is the owner of this shop is really cool and friendly plus the quick responses when asking and/or clarifying details. Generally, all orders were in smooth transaction.

And the bad/good part of visiting the stall is checking other stuffs thus I end up buying some star cards which is not part of my agenda.

New Goods From Janekkoshope

After a long wait, I finally have the goodies ordered from Janekkoshope Shop! Though it keeps me wondering why goods bought from the Japan were always a month long of waiting unless ordered from HMV and the likes.. it’s kinda frustrating.

Anyway, I am so excited to open the package even if I have a glimpse of them from the net before. Things are much better if real and near, right?! And this is quite big than my previous orders. The goods were well wrapped inside the box with this white sheet instead of the usual bubble wrap. 

big package

Then they include the U-Kiss and Super Junior flyers on it.

show flyers

VIXX Can’t Say Version B Album, Krunk X Big Bang Cafe Tumbler

The first one I open is the Krunk tumbler for checking – the box is well kept and the tumbler is in good condition. The tumbler is simple and cute though it’s way too simpler compared to the Starbucks tumbler I’ve seen. Also the top is tight thus spillage is not possible when used while traveling. My little one will be happy with this gift!

Next is the VIXX Can’t Say album. I’m quite surprised that it is in crystal case which way a lot different from their bulky Korean releases and the Darkest Angel album (P.S.: this is first Japanese release VIXX album). Also there’s no postcard freebie for pre-orders which I’d really like to have. L

Shop Feedback: The owner is really accommodating and quickly send updates regarding order status. Also this shop is a good place to check on Japanese goods – their specialty. A tip though: she quickly responds via e-mail instead of messages left in their Facebook account. 

Unboxing: BTOB's Complete Album

After a quite a while of waiting, I finally receive the copy of the album ordered from BTOBPH and Yan(@/december_melody). It took a bit longer that I expected to receive the album though Yan is patient enough to provide update and answer queries regarding the delay that occurred.

The album came well packed – covered with bubble wrap and brown envelope before it’s sealed. And damn, the album is really heavy and big than I expected. Plus it includes a printed group photo and printed signed photo of Minhyuk as freebies!

The album is quite large and thickest album they’ve released so far and really heavy I think. The concept is quite refreshing with less make up and neat look. They use white cover this time which highlights well the photo cover of the boys dressed in suites. The only problem I can think of is keeping it white clean and maintain the neatness once it is added in my shelf (even I put it back on the covers, sigh!).

Then there were 8 booklets instead of a simple photobook – 1 group and 7 for each members. After browsing each, the boys look so grown up and gorgeous with this serious expression. Though their dork side will never be out of the picture as shown on the small insert on each booklet.

I took part in the photo card pool ‘to be sure that I’ll get Minhyuk’s version and got lucky that I indeed got his card! Though it means less thrilling to open the album but it’s really hard to hunt Minyhuk’s card.

Minhyuk Photocard

The CD design is the simplest yet cool, right? Plus I also love the theme they use this time – simple and laid back yet shows the cool and manliness of each member. It’s refreshing to see the boys dressed in simple white and black outfit (though I prefer the ones in white.)

CD Design

Here’s the track list for the album:

1. Complete – Intro
2. 괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanhayo; It's Okay)
3. 너나 잘 살아 (Neona Jal Sara; Live Well Youself)
4. 북 치고 장구 치고 (Bok Chigo Jangu Chigo; One Man Show)
Summer Romance
5. 친구의 여자친구 (Chigu-eh Yeojachingu; My Friend's Girlfriend)
6. 꽃보다 그녀 (Kkotboda Geunyeo; Her Over Flowers)
7. 보고파 (Bogopa; I Miss You)
어기여차 디여차 (Eogiyeocha Diyeocha; Yo-Ho-Ho)
8. Open
9. 비밀 (Insane) (Acoustic Ver.)
10. Shake It
11. Everything`s Good 일훈 Solo - Outro

Aside from the title track, my fave so far were Everything’s Good, Her Over Flowers and the acoustic version of Insane. These four were those I wouldn’t mind to be on repeat on my playlist. 

Album Poster

It’s Okay and Everything’s Good brings so much good vibes and such an easy song to lift a bad mood thus it can’t be missed on my playlist. On the other hand, the acoustic version of Insane is really refreshing track to listen. Lastly, the song Her Over Flower is another goody song to listen but more on up beat compared with It’s Okay and I can’t help but smile every time I listen to it.

Overall, the album is really worth after the long wait for them to release a full album. The members are doing good in participating in the album. And all tracks are really good and cool to listen to. 

Sunday Morning Treat

My weekdays often start by prepping for work that I barely able to grab real, good food for breakfast except for the bread from Julie’s I take as baon to work. That’s why I’m happy to wake up with a very tummy filling breakfast for weekend at home. And today's treat, sweets and carbs to start the day with this hot serving of lomi and cup of Kopiccino for my daily dose of coffee.

Nothing beat a good weekend morning with a hearty breakfast!