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Indie Underground: Korean Punk Rock Interview With “…Whatever That Means”
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Topp Dogg answer fan questions and reveal their cover of "Love Me Like You Do"
With Topp Dogg’s European showcase tour just around the corner fans are getting anxious as to what they can expect from the group at the concerts in Milan, London and Paris. By using their official YouTube channel, Jazzy Group (the team hosting the European Tour) have asked Topp Dogg to answer questions sent in by fans.
The first video shows B-Joo asking questions to Sangdo about fans visiting Korea, food, and places to visit. Though it seems B-Joo feels Sangdo is being too negative. The boys really show their caring yet comedic side to these interview questions.
Next up B-Joo decides to bother Hansol as he sits in the office quietly. In this video it seems Hansol finds it the best moment to promote how much he loves his fans, and to talk about his love for alternative dance and famous dance groups in Japan. Though things get aggressive when the brotherly love between the two are left in shatters because of B-Joo.
It seems B-Joo has really taken his MC position within these videos pretty seriously, so this time barges into a practice room with members Nakta and Jenissi. Again the subject of food is bought up and Nakta explains his love for pasta and how he can’t wait to try it when on tour. With doe eyes, Jenissi prepares himself to answer a serious question, which ends on a slightly “perverted” note about the colour of his underwear.
For Xero’s interview, it seems as if he was genuinely doing work when B-Joo waltzes in and starts his attack of questions about sleeping habits where they talk about Kidoh – But Xero gets his own back by declaring the worst sleeper in his current dorm is in fact B-Joo. Revenge is so sweet!
Taking things in a new direction, B-Joo makes Hansol join him in annoying Kidoh as he works, though they make a point of picking on him about his hair, calling him “mum”. In this segment Kidoh talks about his deep love for Poland, though things get serious when he starts looking for visa requirements.
We don’t know if there are more videos to come with the members answering fan questions, rest assured that MCM Buzz will update you on anything new. In the meantime, during the run up to the concerts, Jazzy Group revealed that Topp Dogg were working on a special project to commemorate their European tour. This project turned out to be the members performing their own cover version of Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do“. The setting for the video is among statues of the famous landmarks of each of the representative countries on their European showcase tour, giving the video a personal touch for European fans. Be sure to check out the video below.
Something which is shown throughout all of these videos is the excitement the members have for meeting their overseas fans. In return fans are showing their excitement of welcoming Topp Dogg to their country by arranging a special GoFundMe page to create fan items and provide gifts to the members. Plus, Jazzy Group are adding merchandise for the tour available to pre-order on the Jazzy Group Facebook page. There are still some tickets available for each of the venues which you can purchase from The Troxy (London), TicketOne (Milan) and TicketMaster (Paris). Or you can try your luck by entering Topp Dogg’s official competition to win yourself a ticket to their show.
Be sure to show some support for the movement of Korean music within Europe, and of course show your support for the members of Topp Dogg.
Topp Dogg answer fan questions and reveal their cover of “Love Me Like You Do”
With Topp Dogg’s European showcase tour just around the corner fans are getting anxious as to what they can expect from the group at the concerts in Milan, London and Paris. By using their official YouTube channel, Jazzy Group (the team hosting the European Tour) have asked Topp Dogg to answer questions sent in by fans.
The first video shows B-Joo asking questions to Sangdo about fans visiting Korea, food, and places to visit. Though it seems B-Joo feels Sangdo is being too negative. The boys really show their caring yet comedic side to these interview questions.
Next up B-Joo decides to bother Hansol as he sits in the office quietly. In this video it seems Hansol finds it the best moment to promote how much he loves his fans, and to talk about his love for alternative dance and famous dance groups in Japan. Though things get aggressive when the brotherly love between the two are left in shatters because of B-Joo.
It seems B-Joo has really taken his MC position within these videos pretty seriously, so this time barges into a practice room with members Nakta and Jenissi. Again the subject of food is bought up and Nakta explains his love for pasta and how he can’t wait to try it when on tour. With doe eyes, Jenissi prepares himself to answer a serious question, which ends on a slightly “perverted” note about the colour of his underwear.
For Xero’s interview, it seems as if he was genuinely doing work when B-Joo waltzes in and starts his attack of questions about sleeping habits where they talk about Kidoh – But Xero gets his own back by declaring the worst sleeper in his current dorm is in fact B-Joo. Revenge is so sweet!
Taking things in a new direction, B-Joo makes Hansol join him in annoying Kidoh as he works, though they make a point of picking on him about his hair, calling him “mum”. In this segment Kidoh talks about his deep love for Poland, though things get serious when he starts looking for visa requirements.
We don’t know if there are more videos to come with the members answering fan questions, rest assured that MCM Buzz will update you on anything new. In the meantime, during the run up to the concerts, Jazzy Group revealed that Topp Dogg were working on a special project to commemorate their European tour. This project turned out to be the members performing their own cover version of Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do“. The setting for the video is among statues of the famous landmarks of each of the representative countries on their European showcase tour, giving the video a personal touch for European fans. Be sure to check out the video below.
Something which is shown throughout all of these videos is the excitement the members have for meeting their overseas fans. In return fans are showing their excitement of welcoming Topp Dogg to their country by arranging a special GoFundMe page to create fan items and provide gifts to the members. Plus, Jazzy Group are adding merchandise for the tour available to pre-order on the Jazzy Group Facebook page. There are still some tickets available for each of the venues which you can purchase from The Troxy (London), TicketOne (Milan) and TicketMaster (Paris). Or you can try your luck by entering Topp Dogg’s official competition to win yourself a ticket to their show.
Be sure to show some support for the movement of Korean music within Europe, and of course show your support for the members of Topp Dogg.
RWBY Volume 1 Blu-ray review
Rooster Teeth are known for their Halo animations Red Vs Blue and became a gamers go-to company for gameplays and funny skits. Back in 2013 the much loved and well known Monty Oum – creator of the classic Final Fantasy and Dead or Alive crossover series, Dead Fantasy – created a new series titled RWBY. It hit the animation scene with such force and created a whole new genre of anime to come from America.
The story follows a young girl by the name of Ruby Rose who goes to an academy known as Beacon, all so she can train to become a huntress warrior who fights the dark creatures of their world. Throughout the series she picks up some new friends – Weiss Schnee and Blake Belladonna. Along with her half-sister Yang Xiao Long, the girls must work together to graduate from Beacon. If you haven’t guessed already, their names make up the team name RWBY. Obviously along the way their differing personalities get in the way for some light comic relief.
There are some really good fight scenes throughout the first season. The portrayed movement in the scenes are rough yet believable and true to the animation style. Keeping original and completely different from other animation available online, RWBY opted for that ‘pre-game release’ look instead of the pristine well formed figures. This adds to the effect and beauty of the story being told, as well as keeping an unexpected freshness for the viewers.
There are a few hiccups within the animations, like the rigidness of the characters when nothing else is going on and although compared to the online version there have been some changes made to the lip- syncing, there are a few moments when characters are talking but their mouths are closed. Whilst watching Volume 1 of RWBY, you will notice just how much detail has gone into the character deigns, fighting animations and even the scenery in the background. Not to mention the attention to detail in the music and script construction.
When you receive your Blu-ray you will be greeted with all of the main characters that make the RWBY group as the front cover. The art style is different to that in the series, slightly more realistic and traditional. The fun starts when you play the Blu-ray. There are many features to chose from, starting with the option to watch the whole of Volume 1 as a movie, with no breaks in between each episode. Or you can pick individual episodes through the “Watch by Episode” title, which would then include the episode’s opening and ending. If you like a particular fight so much you can pick a specific scene with the “Scene Selection” title.
Rooster Teeth have not flaked out on the special features, with a director’s commentary, cast commentary, Red trailer, White trailer, Black trailer, Yellow trailer, behind the scenes, fan art and RWBY cosplays. They have taken fan interaction to a whole new level and included fan support within the Blu-ray. The last option on the menu screen is “More from Rooster Teeth” title, which shows their past and future work, such as The Best Of Red Vs Blue, The Best Of RTAA, The Best Of RT Shorts, Red Vs Blue Season 11, A Simple Walk Into Mordor, Slow Mo Guys, The Best Of Fails Of The Week – All of which are available on the Rooster Teeth YouTube channel.
Easter eggs within releases are a nice touch and RWBY has a few to offer as well, starting with animated versions of the Achievement Hunter team as a poster in Ruby’s room (which are based off the real posters that are for sale in the Rooster Teeth store). There is also a homage to the Slow Mo Guys with the use of their sound effects throughout some key moments within the first volume. There are a lot more Easter eggs throughout the menu screen, which include a special “Ursa Dance” and a few behind the scenes cell shots.
In whole, the RWBY Blu-ray is definitely worth a look, with its large scale character development, comedic relief, intense soundtrack and crude yet enticing visuals – RWBY is everything you want it to be, and more.
RWBY Volume 1 is released on 29 June on both DVD and Blu-ray by Animatsu Entertainment.