Gaga heels by Japanese Designer

When you think of Lady Gaga, what comes to mind first? Her meat dress? Her balloon dress? If you step back and think about it, all these images are related to fashion. We tend to think about her fashion before her music. She has crafted a signature look to cement her brand. Part of her look includes those crazy high platforms that have no heel. Lady Gaga has bought fame to the man behind those unconventional heels, shoe designer Noritaka Tatehana.

For the past 2 years, Tatehana has designed over 20 pairs of heels for Lady Gaga; which has helped him make his work become an icon. The story of how he and Lady Gaga started to collaborate is kind of cool.

Tatehana wanted to modernize the traditional Japanese ‘greta’ shoes that were worn by geishas, he designed his first shoe for his thesis. They were eye catching, pink leather with a reptilian texture. He sent out mass emails to people in the industry and he received 3 replies; a blogger, a journalist and Lady Gaga’s stylist. And the rest is history.

As for the future, Tatehana hopes to expand his brand to clothing, accessories and hopes to raise the profile of his Japanese heritage around the world.
Reference: Korean Herald

EUROVISION WEEKEND BEGINS

It's that time of year when the biggest song contest in the world, Eurovision, begins.

Spread over 3 epic nights, the highs, the lows, the good and the ugly of Eurovision will make highly entertaining television.

During the Eurovision broadcast, twitterverse always explodes with tweets from viewers worldwide - sharing their opinions. 

This year's Eurovision is held in Baku, Azerbaijan watch all the European countries battle it out on stage.

Hosted by Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang, this epic music events starts tonight on SBS at 8:30pm and continues tomorrow and Sunday.

Broadcasters MBC and YouTube join forces

Kpop Singers held a special concert near the Google headquarters, California to celebrate the content sharing deal between korean broadcaster MBC and YouTube.

The concert featured major artists that included TVXQ, Girl's generation, and Kara. It was also broadcasted live on YouTube for fans worldwide.

More than 20,000 kpop fans attended the free event at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. The fans that missed out on tickets were able to watch their idols from outside the theatre.

This is a valuable partnership between Korea's MBC and the largest video sharing site YouTube. YouTube was one of the main platforms that helped Kpop reach an international audience.

Songs of the Week

Number one on the Kpop Charts - 2AM with 'I wonder if you are hurt like me'



Here is a sneak peak of Namie Amuro's new MV - 'Go Round'. Love the set design.

CherriiPOP Playlist -16/3/12

Remember to send in your song requests, dedications and shoutouts on to our new facebook page.

Here is the playlist for our season 5 premiere show!

Jay Park - Know your name
Flower - Fadeless love
Infinite - Be mine
Rain - Sad tango
Jang Geun Suk - Let me cry
T-ara - Lovey dovey
Beast - Shock

Highlights:
Big Bang - Fantastic Baby


**NEWS** Big Bang Aussie Tour
The Big Bang boys are planning to add Australia to their new tour!!! No dates or cities have been announced yet. I'm guessing Sydney will be a definite tour location, hopefully they will add Melbourne as well! I will keep you posted.

The new CherriiPOP facebook page

CherriiPOP has a new facebook page! We are timelining now - come and visit our exciting new fb page and let me know what you think.

I have been working on new graphics for the page - I hope you guys like. Support our fb page - we aim to get 100 Likes this year =D

CherriiPOP Season 5 premiere

Hey Everyone! I'm so excited to be back in the studio for season 5! Yes! This is our 5th semester broadcasting on the Radio Monash airwaves. Thank you to RadMon for having us back

This year, Radio Monash has some cool new features in the studio. We have a UStream channel!! You can tune in to watch us live in the studio. ooOoh, it's like being a fly on the wall. You can watch us do our thing and dance terribly when a song is being played! lol.

Also, you can send sms messages to the show. I will announce the phone number soon. Now I can read your sms texts live on air! Very exciting.

Our facebook page, has had a bit of a makeover. It is now timelining. It looks pretty cool, so be sure to check it out. We aim to reach 100 Likes this year so help us out =D

Keep sending in your song requests, dedications and shoutouts to our facebook or twitter page. I love hearing from you.

I have a lot planned for season 5 of CherriiPOP. More interviews, more music, more reviews. It will be the biggest season ever - I can feel it.

Remember to tune in 7pm on Fridays at http://radiomonash.fm/listen

- Tam

CherriiPOP season 5

Hey everyone! Hope you guys had a great summer break. Uni has resumed so that means Radio Monash will be back on the airwaves very soon. This will be CherriiPOP's 5th season.

What can you expect this season? More music, more guests, more reviews and of course my favourite segment Odd things I saw.

I saw a lot of great movies and tv dramas that I will review on the show.

Remember you can send in your song requests, dedications and shout outs for our debut show via our twitter or fb page. Remember to support our fb page.

^_^

Songs of the Week

New year, New songs! Here are some of my fave tracks for the week.

Kim Hyun Joong - Rainsim
Kpop artist Kim Hyun Joong performed a remake of Rain's Hit song 'Rainism' on KBS music festival. Rain put some hard choreography in this song and Kim Hyun Joong was able to perform it nicely. However, only Rain can own those dance moves. Check out the the performance. What do you of Kim Hyun Joong's version of RAINISM?


Davichi & T-ara - We were in Love
Two of the biggest kpop girl groups join forces for this power ballad. Love this track!


Jay Park - Star
Here is a nice r'n'b song from Jay Park! Enjoy!


Fairies - Hero
Here is an inspiring and KAWAII song from the jpop girl band Fairies

Korean singer Rain completes basic training at boot camp

On November 17th, Kpop singer Rain had the chance to spend some time with his family and friends after finishing 5 weeks of basic military training.

Rain’s father, sister and close friends came to visit Rain at base camp.

Military pictures of Rain have been released, he looks healthy and happy – fans will be happy to see that.

It seems that Rain’s sister has been getting quite a bit of attention in media. Jung Hana recently revealed that she received a package from her brother. In the letter Rain tells her to be careful and lock the door when she’s at home. He also reminded her to wash his dog while he was gone.

Military service is compulsory for all Korean men, they are required to serve for 2 years. Rain enlisted in October this year, he has 22 months left to serve.

CherriiPOP Playlist 11-11-11

Happy 11-11-11. I hope this day brought you a lot of good luck. Remember to send in your song requests & dedications for our final show of the year! It will be epic!

Enjoy the KPOP Music Festival in Sydney tomorrow! My friends will be reviewing the concert on next week's show! I can't wait

Here is our playlist.
Take off - 2pm
Fiction - Beast
Starlight, moonlight - Secret
Hello Hello - FT Island
Braveheart - Nerdhead
Hold my hand - IU
If - Kana Nishini
Yura yura - Beni

Kpop Music Fest 2011 concert countdown – 8 days to go

The biggest kpop concert to hit Australia – Kpop Music Fest is only 8 days away! Who’s going? The event is held exclusively in Sydney and kpop fans from all over Australia will be flying there just to see their favourite idols. I have a few friends in Melbourne who will be flying up for the event, they bought VIP tickets so they are just metres away from the stage.

Let’s remind you of all the kpop bands that will be performing: TVXQ, SNSD, Shinee, Sistar, Secret, Miss A, MBlaq, Kara, CNBlue, B2st, 4Minute, 2am.

There is an exclusive event for some lucky kpop fans. The concert organizers have organized a Rehearsal tour! How cool is that? Fans will be able to watch their idols do sound checks and see the production crew put the show together. I love all the behind the scenes stuff.

If you are going to the concert, let me know who you are most excited to see!

CherriiPOP Playlist for 28th October 2011

Good luck for exams everyone! I hope you all enjoyed tonight’s show =) Remember you can still send in your song requests and dedications.

Also, the CherriiPOP facebook page is trying to reach 100 Likes by the end of the year. Help us reach it =)

Here is the playlist:
They are coming – Wheesung
Love is move – Secret
Still – Flower
Airbag – Tablo
Vitamin – SNSD
Love song – Rain
Run for you – Kat-tun
Journey – Tackey & Tsubasa

CherriiPOP Playlist for 21th October 2011

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s show! I had a lot of fun. Remember to keep sending in your song requests and dedications. I love hearing from you all.

Here is the playlist:
The boy – SNSD
Lucky guy – Kim Hyun Joong
Rightaway – Inoran
You get me – Kylee
Time before time – Anita Mui
Love song – Rain
Whatever you are tonight – Kylee
Everyone is number 1 – Andy Lau

Sneak Peak of tonight's show

We've got heaps of awesome music tonight! Here is a sneak peak:

This is Kim Hyun Joong's latest single 'Lucky guy' from his new mini album 'Lucky'

CherriiPOP Playlist for 14th October 2011

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s show!

My shoutouts for today:
- Take care of yourself Rain!
- Sending love to Bao Han.

Remember to send in your song requests and dedications. Also, if you would like me to interview someone - suggest a guest =)


Here is the playlist
More Kiss – Fairies
Sixth sense – Brown eyed girls
Niem vui hon nhien – Bao Han
Thi si duoi vang trang – Bao Han
Deep Night – Hey Say Jump
Love Song – Rain
Every heart – Boa
It’s raining - Rain

Bao Han opens herself up to her fans like never before

Last Friday, former Vpop star Bao Han opened to her fans that she had been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s Disease. The diagnosis was made 2 years ago. For the past few months she has been opening up about the experience and how doctors didn't know what her mystery illness was. An outpour of love and support from fans were sent to her. To read her blog visit: http://loveyourselfbybh.com

What is so amazing is that Bao Han was reassuring her fans that she is ok and very happy. She is truly inspiring. I wanted to share her keys to life

1. to be happy with what i've got,
2. to do whatever makes me happy,
3. love those people who love me back,
4. let go of things and people that/who put me down,
5. find a sense of humor in everything,
6. when i feel that i'm about to break down, i allow it BUT i get up fast too,
7. to look fabulous (hahaha i just can't help it, cause fashion is still my ultimate passion),
8. to be there for others cause i am not the only one with problems,
9. to not ever give up on my dreams and hopes,
10. health ALWAYS comes first and LOVE YOURSELF!!! (i have even learned to love my tremor and other physical challenges, cause they are a part of me now) so please dont look at me differently.

Lots of Love to BH!

Kpop group SNSD to crack the US music industry

Exciting news for Kpop fans! On October 19th, popular girl group SNSD will release their single ‘The Boys’ in the US through Interscope Records. Other artists on this record label include Lady Gaga, Eminem and the Black Eyed Peas.

The girls were lucky to have Teddy Riley produce their upcoming track. Teddy has worked with the biggest names in the music industry, including Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown and Lady Gaga.

SNSD will also be releasing their third studio album in Korea on the same date. Looks like October is going to be a huge month for the girls. I’m excited to listen to all their new music. I will keep you all posted.

Kpop Superstar Rain begins his Military Service

After months of delay, the day has finally come for Rain to join the military. Today marks Rain's first day as an active soldier, he will be required to serve for at least 2 years. This news have been making headlines around the world, here is Time magazine's article.

Hundreds of his devoted fans gathered in front of the military base to see their idol before he began life as a soldier. Rain gave a military salute to his tearful fans before he walked in to boot camp in Uijeongbu, Seoul.

Rain has been working non-stop before his enlistment date: touring Korea with 'The Best Show' to farewell his fans, recording new music 'Busan Woman' and filming a movie 'Red Scarfe'.

Rain is one of the most successful Entertainers from Korea, achieving global success in 2004 when he released his hit album 'It's Raining' and starred in the hit TV dramedy show 'Full House'. He has traveled a path that others hadn't, starting his own record label, fashion line and pursuing a Hollywood Acting Career.

His profile has grown in the United States over the past few years. He starred in blockbuster films 'Speed Racer' and 'Ninja Assassin'. Time Magazine named him in their '100 Most Influential People List'.

Rain's story is inspiring. When he was auditioning for entertainment agencies, he was rejected many times. They told him that he was talented, but not good looking enough because he didn't have double eyelids. Rain kept believing in his dream and he had the self confidence to not get the popular double eyelid surgery. Eventually he met his manager, JYP - the man that would turn Rain in to a global star.

Rain will be greatly missed in the entertainment industry. His fans have tweeted many messages telling him that they are waiting for him.

Take Care Rain!!

CherriiPOP Playlist for 23rd September 2011

Thanks for listening to the CherriiPOP show this week. Hope you guys enjoyed the show! I especially loved the Odd Things I saw segment with Zombie Wedding Photos. Remember to send in your song requests and dedications for the show! I will continue to invite Author Amy Chua on the show! Send in suggestions for guests on the Cherriipop show on to our facebook page!

Help support the CherriiPOP Facebook Fanpage reach 100 Likes. Click here to like

Here is our playlist

Glamorous sky – Mika Nakashima
Favourite – Verbal Jint
Suddenly – Kim Bo Kyung
Forget it – Jewelry-s
Day by day – Kim Bo Kyung
I can be free – Juju
Thi Si Duoi Vang Trang – Bao Han & Me (LOL! I just had to play the virtual duet I mixed, I know I sound terrible. But I love singing along with her music)
A-Cha – Super Junior