So, I'm going to start out by saying that the microwave cakes were a total success with my class. They took a while to make because we didn't have enough mugs, but that's fine because my students loved them. We then proceeded to continue to watch Harry Potter.
Now, on to that following weekend. The squad and I went up to Seoul for the Super Hiphop Party that was being held in Gangnam, the area for the rich people in Seoul. You know Gangnam is for the rich people because only one subway line goes there, and it doesn't take you anywhere important. Rich people only want rich people in their area. Lolz. But anyway, we decided to stay in Hongdae at a new guesthouse. It was a nice place and it has access codes to rooms.
We arrived on Friday and spent a long time gathering the squad because A) we all live in different parts of Korea and B) we all ahd things to do in Seoul. Saya and Krystal were getting their hair done, Gretchen and I were basically sleeping the day away, and Momo had to come later for various reasons. We ended up having midnight dinners at 2 different Taco Bells. This was pure coincidence. I swear. We did not plan that at all. But yeah, we finally all met up at the hostel and then Saya, Krystal, and Gretchen went out while Momo and I stayed in because we were tired. The other girls met a Korean rapper named Superbee, and I was a bit jealous, but then I was cool. I didn't know much about Superbee anyway.
Anyway, the next day we went our separate ways again for shopping. Saya, Krystal, and I were originally planning to visit a One Piece exhibit, but ended up in the wrong place. The other place was too far and we wouldn't be able to meet up with the others in time, so we called it quits and decided to go the next day when the exhibit opened. Instead, we went shopping around Hongdae. And then we took a much-needed nap before preparing for this Hiphop concert. We were going to squiggle our way to the front.
We arrived at Club Ellui right before openning, but the line was already ridiculously long. So a few of us went to go get food before we went in. We got pretzels, but because they were being made one at a time we didn't get back to the line until all of us were in the front. After eating quickly, we were let in to find the club packed and we were near the back.
But fret not.
Somewhere between YDG and Cheetah's sets, we ended up near the front. I think Cheetah helped a lot, she was throwing out vouchers for free drinks and Korea is very alcoholic friendly as long as you don't act violently in public. Oh, Korea. The rush helped push us to the front. I'm not a big fan of YDG, so don't remember much of his set, but Cheetah was awesome. She had a lot of energy as a rapper, in my opinion. After Cheetah left, so did her fans, and that's how I ended up in the front. People were still leaving though, and someone accidentally caught my hair and it hurt, so I had to yank it away and pull my hair to the front. No. I never did get a sorry.
After getting to the front, I spread myself out a bit and refused to move, making a space for myself and making sure no one can move me out of their way. A few people tried, trust me, but people who know me know I only LOOK fragile. I am actually a pretty strong girl. One girl told me that I was pushing her, which wasn't really true, it was the other way around, so I just shrugged it off. I pretended I couldn't hear her. I was there to enjoy the concert. Under normal circumstances I'd be a little more understanding, but too many people were pushing and pulling for me to be my usual magnanimous self.
Anyway, after Cheetah's electrifying performance, we had Verbal Jint featuring Sanchez. Verbal Jint is a great rapper and Sanchez is an amazing vocalist. The performance was good... except VJ had this turtle thing going on and Sanchez was a vampire. There were very few black people in the crowd, so when Sanchez gave out fan service to our section a lil' too much, we thought it might be because we were there. Sounds arrogant, yes, but it makes sense. Afterall, we were the easiest people to pick out of the crowd. And VJ was just being VJ, which meant a great performance overall for thw Vampire-Turtle pair.
Also, I have no idea why they call Sanchez that. Korea has a unusual love for stage names, and hiphop has always had stage names. I just don't get "Sanchez" but it's really unique.
Now, after the Vampire-Turtle pair, DJ IT came out and wowed thw crowd with his excellent music. If the club wasn't literally packed, I would have danced like I normally do. But it was and I was one of many sardines in a can. So sad. The music was good to dance to. For once. Anyways, after DJ IT was San-E, who brought along my favorite Korean beat-box expert, J-Cop. San-E is now Satan because he likes messing with people. Anyway, San-E owned his performance, though I was done when he started doing hip-thrusts right in front of me. He's a good rapper, but I do NOT like him like that. Naw. Save that shit for Saya. I really wished I could have traded places with her at the time, but no. I couldn't. And it was award because all the girls around me trying to molest the man, and I'm like "good gawd man get away from me!!!" But other than that I got some good pictures and videos. See my photo gallery for more details.
After Satan left the stage, Jessi came on. I like Jessi just as much as I like Cheetah. She performed all of her songs from "Unpretty Rapstar" and I got to hold her hand. When she took time to talk, a bunch of girls screamed "I LOVE YOU JESSI!" way too many times. And they were American. Way to help a stereotype. Chill. She heard them the first time. Anywayzzzz San-E, being Satan, decided to crash her stage and clown. I was like "no he didn't" but he did. Bad form, man, bad form. But it was funny. He left after one song and let Jessi close out her performances and we rolled out like autobots. We got our free alcohol and bounced. Yes, I drink alcohol. Shut up Kayla, Dan.
Anyway, I'm done with this post. I'll add the pictures to the gallery within 24 hours.
Cheers~~
