TOP counts down.

4 days until Big Bang drops another cannonball of awesomeness (yes, I'm running out of metaphors). I love this sound, and I don't just mean that of TOP's voice, though I love that as well.

It's not uncommon to hear some fans lament about Big Bang's departure from their early days, 'early' meaning anything from VIP to Lies to Haru Haru. But I think that misses the whole point of why Big Bang is such a beloved phenomenon. Great artists are that way because they consistently push beyond the norm. Not to equate Big Bang with the following artists, but Michael Jackson, Madonna, and the Beatles certainly did not confine themselves to the music that launched their careers. I have more to say on this but time for work! Until then, TOP sings to you.

GD+TOP = Knock Out

Starting off the new year right. GD+TOP MV for Knock Out.

T.O.P. + SE7EN

Oh my fucking goodness. This picture could kill people.

'Once Upon a Time' MV for '71-Into the Fire'.

The new Korean War movie 71-Into the Fire will be released soon. It tells the story of 71 student soldiers from South Korea who defended a school against hundreds of North Koreans. I believe there's an anti-war vibe (though not completely sure on this), which is highly appropriate considering the current situation between the two Koreas over the sinking of the Cheonan in late March. That news deserves a separate, more serious post, forthcoming, but the MV for the soundtrack allows for some appropriate reflection on the whole matter. Although promotions have been pasted across Big Bang boards for months, I haven't gotten overly excited about the film. After all, T.O.P., who stars in this movie, isn't my favorite - though I still love the man. But this MV has singularly improved my already good impression of him. Without saying a word, he packs so much emotion into 4 minutes. While he usually shoots sex bombs from those famous eyes, here he manages to bring the innocence, fear, courage, and devastation of a young solider at war. If you're not moved, kindly oil your tin heart.

The song is Once Upon a Time by December.