Musing While Cruising the Hallyu Highway
It is Day 39 of the countdown, which on the reverse end, is Day 600. Also, to make it even more celebratory, it is Halloween. So I am keeping it short, cute and simple today. Happy Hun-O-Ween!!
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I have been patiently waiting for anotherĀ Hunnie Cam day. I could probably make every day a cam day because watching Donghun perform is one of my favorite things. I think what I want to accomplish here (in addition to helping make these days move a little quicker) is to show more sides of him through variety appearances, vlogs, Vlives, etc. That is not to say that hearing him sing and watching him dance in and of themselves is not enough to show various sides of him – they are. But, variety is the spice of life. Anyway, I LOVE the fan cam pull of the day. Heading back to summer of 2019 and the FCMM Concert to allow Mr. Lee to take us higher.
Something short and sweet for Day 31. How about Donghun taking on aĀ Cosmopolitan TikTok Challenge? Wearing bright red with bright red highlights in his fluffy hair, our Dong Dong tries to hop on theĀ gravy train.
A couple weeks ago, I debuted theĀ Pre-Debut DH series here within the countdown and talked a little about Donghun’s fateful beginnings as a contestant on the Korean music talent programĀ Superstar K5. I mentioned then that Donghun did pass through the preliminary auditions to land in the top 100 and went on to compete. In fact, he eventually made to the finals, as in top ten. But here’s the twist, he landed in the top ten as part of the four member group,Ā Plan B.
I decided on aĀ Vocal Magic moment for today and then also realized that the post could equally double as a pre-debut moment. Even though Donghun and Chan recorded this cover of John Legend’s All of MeĀ prior to A.C.E’s debut, it falls decidedly more perfect in the vocal magic category. I am not going to lie, when I first heard it, I wasĀ floored. If you are familiar with John Legend’s original, you will know it as a solo song. Let two sing it and it becomes a harmonized masterpiece of grand proportions. I could be exaggerating, but I am most likely not. Come have a listen.
Oh it’s that time again. Yes, it is time to let Donghun set the mic aside and lace up his dancing shoes. I know I have mentioned (maybe even over-mentioned) the fact that all five members of A.C.E are powerful dancers. I absolutely love watching all five of them in dance mode but will admit to having an extra special soft spot for Donghun. For a boy who just wanted to sing, he certainly proved that he is a man who excels at both. Today’s dance break travels back in time to March of 2020 with the group’s Japanese comeback. I know, I know, I have not even mentioned or talked about A.C.E’s Japanese debut, but I am sure I will have something to say about that at some point during this countdown. As is evident that this countdown is more of a counting toward as opposed to counting back (or down), Ā it is clear that my sense of time in and of itself is a little out of whack. Anyway, A.C.E released a non-album single,Ā My Lover, for their Japanese comeback, and were most likely preparing for potential in-person fan meets or concerts as they choreographed the song and it was definitely stage ready.
In the early days both before and after debut, and even up through their 2019Ā Under Cover Tour, A.C.E took to the streets busking. Out meeting the public, surprising and engaging with their fans, and garnering new Choice converts, A.C.E tirelessly put themselves in public view. It was not busking in the traditional sense however, as in setting up a mic, grabbing a guitar (or other musical instrument) and being impromptu troubadours. No, they were out there out there A.C.E busking in the dance performance sense. Like in Shinjuku, Japan in March 2018.
I can conceivably consider every one of these countdown posts an ‘art break’ because I basically consider Donghun a work of art all unto himself, and a multi-faceted one at that. However,Ā DH Fan-Artastic is all about those who are inspired to draw, sketch or paint Donghun’s image capturing a moment that could encompass an element of his personality, a mood or how he was particularly styled for a comeback. Ah, yes, the comeback concept. A.C.E has had some truly remarkable and memorable ones. I admit I am kind of stuck in theĀ Siren:Dawn era and that is where our fan art lands today.
Let’s agree that what happens at fan meeting/signs, stays at fan meeting/signs. Unless of course there is tangible proof of the mischief that ensues when a group meets with fans to shower them with love and gratitude. And well, they want to make it memorable, right? Even if it gets a little rude, yes? I am not talking offensive rude. No, just the kind of rude that can make a fangirl blush. Sort of like what A.C.E served up at their June 29, 2018 fan sign in Busan, and which is the subject of thisĀ Hunnie Cam offering.
Looks like it is time for anotherĀ DH One Shot. This time I am opting for an animated one shot, or gif. Over the course of this countdown you are probably going to hear me describe Donghun with a myriad of adjectives (me and my thesaurus are soulmates) and I most likely will haveĀ ethereal on repeat.š¤·š»āāļøĀ Donghun just happens to have many ethereal moments.
The Fangirl Lane 