Band: Jaurim

Jaurim is one of the reasons I fell in love with Korean pop. They’re one of those bands that doesn’t conform to what people would like to see and yet their formula could actually work to attract their listeners to their music. No one could resist admiring Kim Yoon-Ah singing on stage. Her powerful voice could actually bring out the soul of the songs, and she could control them well. That’s one thing I don’t like about powerful belters, they just belt out songs and think that’s impressive does nothing but hurt ears. You know how those little girls in talent contests sing about love tragedies, but never know what those songs actually mean, they suck.

Jaurim can switch between song styles and still get their fans and new listeners to tune in to them. Just to catch that magic. Too bad, there’s not a dedicated site to translate all their songs. Or I just can’t find any. Well, who needs translations to their songs when you can just watch them while they play and get captivated.

The first song I knew of them is the Ha Ha Ha Song which gives encouragement to any sad soul. But my all time favorite is their cover of Gloomy Sunday<agloomy a Sunday. This song is what made me interested in finding more songs of them. This must be the most beautiful version the suicide song.

Listen to Jaurim’s version of Gloomy Sunday:

Jaurim was also featured in Arirang networks’ I AM series

Watch it!
Jaurim on STAR real story I AM part 1
Jaurim on STAR real story I AM part 2

Here are samples of their videos.

Ha Ha Ha Song

Shining (Kim YoonAh in piano )

Cheongchunyechan (Glorious Youth)

Yui – Goodbye Days MV

I enjoy playing this song on guitar. The music video is a tearjerker especially if you happen to watch the movie. I actually saw the live action drama first thinking it was Yui who starred in it but then, it was Erika Sawajiri. Erika has more class, so she doesn’t look sick in the drama. It’s still nice though. I think I need to see the movie again coz I am not convinced with Yui’s acting.

YUI ~Goodbye Days~

Dakara ima ai ni yuku So kimetanda Poketto no kono kyoku wo kimi ni kikasetai Sotto boryu-mu wo agete Tashikamete mitayo Oh Good-bye Days Ima, kawaru ki ga suru Kinou made ni So Long Kakko yokunai Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara La la la la la with you Katahou no earphone wo Kimi ni watasu Yukkuri to nagare komu Kono shunkan Umaku aisete imasu ka? Tama ni mayou kedo Oh Good-bye Days Ima, kawari hajimeta Mune no oku All Right Kakko yokunai Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara La la la la la with you Dekireba kanashii Omoi nante shitaku nai Demo yattekuru deshou, oh Sono toki egao de "Yeah, Hello My Friend" nante sa Ieta nara ii noni Onaji uta wo Kuchizusamu toki Soba ni ite I Wish Kakko yokunai Yasashisa ni aeta yokatta yo La la la la good-bye days

That’s why now I’m coming to meet u That’s what I’ve decided The song in my pocket I want to let you listen to it Raising the soft volume To make sure it’s just right Oh Goodbye days, now I know things are going to change Until Yesterday, so long Unstylishly but staying gently By my side, that’s why la la la la la with u Passing you One side of my earphone Slowly, in that moment When the music starts flowing Do I have the ability to love u properly? But sometimes I’ll get lost Oh, Goodbye days, now It’s beginning to change But deep inside my heart it’s alright Unstylishly but staying gently By my side, that’s why la la la la la with u If I could I dont want to think About the sadness But you’ll definitely turn up, wont u? At this time, with a smile Yeah, hello my friend, How shall I say this? It’s fine even if i say it out loud? When I’m humming the same song I wish I was by your side I’m glad I met your Uncool brand of kindness la la la la la Goodbye Days

Translation: (Note: I believe this is the translation shown in the movie subtitle)

Watch the movie here:
Crunchyroll (2 parts)
Mysoju (14 parts)

Download OST

News links: Korea and their Culture

This post has no intention to demean Korea and their culture. I just found this on news archives of English newspapers of South Korea. This also doesn’t mean to give them any bad rep. Everybody’s got their own shares of problems.

Here are few interesting news and info on Korea.

The Bad Manners of Korean Audiences

Korean audiences lack manners, especially in classical concerts,
museums and golf courses. In the case of classical concerts, many
Korean audiences commit the faux pas of applauding between movements.
“I often find it difficult to concentrate on my performance because of
audiences clap between movements or leave their seats,” said Dennis Kim
(32) of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. “Such scene are rare in
Europe and the U.S.”

Foreigners: “No Korean spouse for me, thanks”

7 in 10 foreign students and workers from China, Indonesia, Malaysia,
and Saudi Arabia answered “no” in a survey which asked them if they
have thought about marrying a Korean and staying in Korea.

Teen Commits Suicide After Illegal Book Download

A high school student who downloaded a novel for free from the internet
committed suicide after being arrested for violating copyright law and
being scolded by her father.

10% of People Injured in Gwangju Massacre Have Committed Suicide

Among the 376 dead of those injured on May 18, 39, or 10.4%, committed suicide – the leading cause of death, the study found.

10 Unique Korean Customs & Practices (1950-2007)

Jeonse system: Instead of paying a monthly rent, the tenant hands over a large sum of deposit money, sometimes as much as 50 percent of the housing price, to the homeowner. The owner puts the money into a bank account to earn interest, invest in stocks, or do whatever he or she wants. The tenants get back the full amount of the deposited money when the contract ends.

Sources:

Korea Beat
Digital Chosun
Korea Times