SHINee – The Fangirl Lane

[News] SHINee’s Taemin Announces Military Enlistment Date

Posted on April 19, 2021May 24, 2021 by Michele

It was after all, a matter of time. But somehow it hit a little harder than I expected. Maybe it because I feel as if I have only just begun learning about and appreciating him and now, SHINee’s indelible, cheeky and ever so talented maknae Lee Taemin will soon be heading off on an 18 READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ Don⁷t Call Me [SHINee]

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Michele

On November 15, 2020, SHINee’s tall, lean Marine machine, Minho, was discharged from the military. He was the third member of the group to complete his mandatory service that year; so, in my simple mind that equated to one very important thing: a potential SHINee comeback. Admittedly, as a baby Shawol, this is what I READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Breathe 한숨 [Lee Hi]

Posted on January 4, 2021January 5, 2021 by Michele

I was wondering when the Strictly Korean playlist would shuffle out a song from a female artist because really, I do have quite a few contained on this playlist. I am rather pleased that the first pull for the new year is a female artist. Of course, I was not expecting to be hit in the READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ Be Your Enemy [Taemin]

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Michele

One afternoon about two years ago, I walked into my meditation room (yeah, I am new-agey like that) and was overcome with an intense floral aroma. It kind of freaked me out because there were no fresh flowers in the room, nor was I burning incense or any candles. I immediately jumped online and called READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ Think of You (안아줄래) [Taemin]

Posted on November 20, 2020November 22, 2020 by Michele

While it is easy to focus on all that went awry and continues to be wrong with 2020, I choose instead to focus on the one thing that single-handedly has saved this difficult year for me: Lee Taemin. Even though the world was pretty much in complete ruin when I woke up to his art READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ IDEA:理想 [Taemin]

Posted on November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 by Michele

At precisely 3AM (6PM KST) on Monday, November 9th, I woke up from a deep sleep, my inner alarm clock sounding its bell alerting me to the fact that Taemin released the second part of his third album, Never Gonna Dance Again: Act Two and with it, the MV for the title track, IDEA. I had planned READ MORE

On My Screen ~ Black Rose Eye Contact Cam Version [Taemin]

Posted on October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 by Michele

In anticipation of the release of Taemin’s next album, Never Gonna Dance Again: Part Two, I find I am unable to curb my enthusiasm while I wait. The album will be released on November 9th, and although that is rapidly approaching, it is going to seem like 15 years. Ok, I am exaggerating of course, but READ MORE

Musings ~ When Your Idol Invades Your Dreamscape

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Michele

I woke up this morning feeling a bit melancholic. I suppose it is not so unlikely an emotion given the current state of the world at large. It’s been a difficult year on so many levels for so many. Yet at the same time I also felt upon waking a sort of winsomeness. You see, READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ Wish You Were Here [SuperM]

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Michele

I generally follow the rules when it comes to comebacks. That is, I jump all over the title tracks and want to shout their brilliance into the stratosphere. With SuperM’s latest release Super One which is their first full studio album since the group’s inception last year, I feel more compelled to talk about a B-side which READ MORE

On My Playlist ~ Nemo [Taemin]

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Michele

Truth be told, every song on Taemin’s Act One: Never Gonna Dance Again is in shuffle mode looping endlessly as I pass these quarantine days in this current work from home environment. It has been my constant companion since its September 7th release. At this point, I should simply succumb to the desire to gush over READ MORE