Lee Hyori for Clio: Killer eye liner?

I know this is not really new, but it was today that I managed to update myself on Lee Hyori's latest projects. She's recently involved with a Korean cosmetics brand Clio. She has shot an ad for one of their products called "Waterproof pen liner Kill Black" and she once again proved that she's still one hot diva at age 31. In only two weeks after the launch, 50.000 eye liners were sold and people are starting to call it "Lee Hyori eye liner" (source). See the famous TV ad:

She definitely looks hot in the video, I love the heels, the way she tears the dress and everything... but I feel the eye liner is too strong. Somehow it doesn't suit her so well. I liked it more, when she uses a more discreet eye makeup. I think generally she doesn't need a lot of makeup, because she has that girl next door appeal. She looks better when she smiles than when she tries to be a vamp. I liked her more in the video on the right. But then again, that's just me, someone who's known to have no fashion sense.

What do you think? Is the way she lines her eyes hot? Or too strong? If you're a woman, would you do it this way, too? If you're a guy, would you like your girlfriend do it like Hyori here?

[My HYORI page][Photos by Clio]

Lee Hyori's new album H.Logic review

Let me introduce Hyori's new album to you

Hyori just turned 31 years old in May

I was meaning to blog about my favorite Korean singer Lee Hyori since I returned from my Seoul trip, but somehow I haven't found the time. Today I can finally introduce to you her newest album, which I bought during that trip few days after it was released.

First of all, let me tell you: I love H.Logic! I think it's Hyori's best album so far, even better than It's Hyorish from 2008.

The songs are of amazing quality and the album is full of awesome collaborations, like with Kang Daesung from Big Bang and E-Tribe, the duo from the 2008 hit "You Go Girl". There's a lot of rap and heavy beats throughout the album, but you'll also find soothing ballads. Hyo-ri's voice is better than ever before. The only downturn are accusations of plagiarism (they're all over You-Tube). It's true, some songs sound like some other English songs from some unknown artists, but Hyori's company MNET says that's because the composer and rightful owner of the songs (Bahnus) supposedly sold them to other artists few years ago. He offered them to Hyori's company this year and made Korean versions. On the other hand, some artists claim they composed the songs. I won't speculate about legal matters, but judging by how things run in South Korea, I'm completely sure that Hyori doesn't have anything to do with this. It's sad, that her haters use this situation to attack her, who, if things turn bad, will sustain the most damage, while leechers (again), will fill up their pockets. I'm not naming any names, but we all know who those are. Hyori did her best this time, the album was really long time in the making and that's really obvious, because it's really an iconic piece of art.

The album was released on 12th May, 2010 in Korea. It features 14 songs, here is the song list:

01. I'm Back*
02. Love Sign (feat. Sang Chu)
03. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (feat. Ceejay)
04. Feel The Same*
05. Bring It Back* (feat. Bekah and Ji Hyun)
06. Highlight (feat. Bizzy)
07. 그네 (Geune; Swing) (feat. Gary)
08. Scandal
09. 100 Percent
10. Want Me Back
11. How Did We Get* (with Daesung)
12. So Cold
13. Get 2 Know (feat. Double K)
14. Memory* (feat. Bizzy)

*Supposedly plagiarized songs: I'm Back, Feel The Same, Bring It Back, How Did We Get and Memory. Sometimes Swing is mentioned, too, but I checked it and don't see any resemblance.

See H.Logic from inside here>>

See Chitty Chitty Bang Bang live here>>

My favorite songs on H-Logic are Highlight, Scandal and Get 2 Know (*who btw are not even accused of being plagiarized). Those songs always make me feel good and I really really hope Hyo-ri would release them as singles, because they are amazingly good. I also love I'm Back, which as a great opening song and gives you an idea how the whole album will be. The first single Swing and the follow-up single Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were a bit disappointing for me at first. I didn't like Swing's melancholic touch and the video seemed weird to me in the beginning. But now I love the song. It needs some time to get you. I had the similar experience with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a very fast-paced dance song. I thought Hyori went too far into the dance genre, but after a while I started to love that song, too. I'm Back is a powerful opening song and always made me feel good, same goes to Want Me Back and the easygoing Love Sign. The beats are awesome. But there are also ballads like Feel The Same, How Did We Get (using a sample of Annie Lennox's No More I Love Yous) and Memory, three highly melodic and soothing songs, where you can feel the whole range of Hyori's amazing songs.

Hyori has done many photo shoots recently, here for Marie Claire Korea.

What's best about Hyori's new album are the collaborations. Almost every song is featuring some other Korean artist, which adds to the overall quality of the songs. Nevertheless, my favorites are Scandal and Highlight, who don't feature any other artist. They're Hyori at her best and I hope you have the chance to hear them.

You can find some of her songs on 4 Shared.

Related: [Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Live][About Korean Women and Girls]

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Lee Hyori: Cosmopolitan photos 2009

I won't say much, because I am speechless. This is Lee Hyori, Korean superstar, one of the hottest women in the world, and the one on my header pic. These photos were made in September 2009. [That guy is so lucky!] Enjoy!

[Exceptional women][My HYORI page][Photos: Source]

Recent news about Lee Hyori!

I found some recent news about sexy diva Lee Hyori, my favorite Korean singer. She's now 31 years young and amid of producing her 4th album, that is set for release in 2010, but might be released this October 2009. We shall see. Here's some recent statements she gave, which show that she really matured.

About managing her sexy body: “Usually 2 to 3 days before a photoshooting, I do an urgent diet. Controlling what I eat and exercising are must-dos. I only need to be a little more careful, my body is the type that changes quickly. It’s a body very suitable for an entertainer.”

About her real character: “I’m a little different from the cool image that I have in front of cameras. In front of someone that I don’t know, I don’t say much [...] Talking about things that I regret doing because I’m too timid: I can’t say no, if somebody asks me to borrow him some money. That’s why a lot money didn’t come back.” [source]

About rumours she were a Filipina: “When I first debuted, my skin color was dark and there was an article that was saying I was an illegal Filipino immigrant. Because of that article, a lot of rumors started... The paparazzi photographed me a lot and I was hurt because of that... but now after 10 years, those rumors don't bother me anymore.”

About being 31 years young: “I've thrown away all previous constrictions. Now that I'm in my 30s, I don't rely on or obsess over a boyfriend. When I was in my 20s, all I cared about was cars, cellphones and others, but no more. In the past when I broke up with someone I felt like dying, but now its' much easier for me to accept separation.” [source]

Very interesting stuff from Hyori. I feel like the older she gets, the more attractive she becomes. She's really incredible. Someone who followed her biography and discography and someone who loves her music, will agree with me: Lee Hyori is an incredible woman!

[Exceptional women][My HYORI page][Photo: Source]