Wednesday, January 29, 2014

HALLYU ZOMBIE DRAMA REVIEW: Emergency Couple Episodes 1-2 (3/4)


Welcome to the Emergency Couple review with Zombie Mamma, Tanya, and Karen. My name is Karen and for the next ten weeks, my partners and I will be sharing our thoughts on the newest episodes of Emergency Couple. Our thoughts will be simultaneously and exclusively posted on each of our blogs: Zombie Mamma, Hallyu Know?, and of course, this blog, my very own, Wehaiyo! You can find our latest updates on either of these blogs. All three of us are Dramafever Drama club reviewers for the Dramafever website, but decided that we would review this drama independently.



What I am anticipating in the Emergency Couple drama is the chemistry between actor Choi Jin Hyuk, who plays Oh Chang Min and Song Ji Hyo, who plays Oh Jin Hee. When I first heard of the story line for Emergency Couple, it sounded very similar to the story line of the 2011 SBS drama, Paradise Ranch. The two main characters of Paradise Ranch are played by Shim Chang Min, who is most famous for being one half of the TVXQ band and actress Lee Yeon Hee. Their characters married young against their parents wishes, but divorced soon after. Years later, they meet again and fall back in love by the end of the drama. Paradise Ranch was the first full drama I watched on the Dramafever website, but the story line left me so disappointmented and worse, I felt that there wasn't enough chemistry between Chang Min and Lee Yeon Hee. I sincerely hope that Emergency Couple does not fall into this trap. I can deal with a bad story line, but I don't think I can handle another chemistry-lacking couple.



Emergency Couple is the third Korean medical drama I am watching. I have watched the 2007-2008 MBC drama, New Heart, which focuses heavily on the medical part and I have watched the 2013 KBS2 drama, Good Doctor, which has an equal dose of medical and love in the drama. By the way, if you haven't already, I have reviewed all episodes of Good Doctor for Dramafever so feel free to browse through those reviews as well. So far, Emergency Couple seems to be the type of drama that focuses more on love than the medical part. We don't get any political bickering at the hospital as seen in Good Doctor and there is no hint of any staff member who has familial ties to any hospital administration executive as seen in New Heart.



Still, with a third medical drama under my belt, I should be more familiar about how a hospital works, but I don't. I am still very surprised at what an intern life was about. How are interns different from resident doctors? I notice that all interns go to work and leave at the same time. I wonder if the residents take over after the interns go home. Why didn't they go home in shifts like residents do? I understand the interns of team four are assigned to the emergency room for three months, but what are the other departments? I would have liked to know the name of the other departments. I was also extremely surprised when Oh Jin Hee poured a bag of a patient's urine on top of Oh Chang Min's head, exposing him to contamination. I work in a medical-related field so I know that this is definitely a very dangerous thing to do. Who knows if the patient had any kind of infection and the urine actually got into Chang Min's eyes. He would need to go to an eye washing station and report the incident to his supervisor immediately as well as get medical treatment as needed. Jin Hee would have lost her job immediately as she did it on purpose and Chang Min would have to deal with the medical consequences. This is never something to ever joke around with because everyone has a right to be safe at the workplace. Chang Min could not simply go to the bathroom and "wash it off." I am very bothered by that scene as it was a reckless move by interns who should know better.



On a related note, I am disappointed that, like the plot of Good Doctor, there is bullying going on in this drama as well. Jin Hee's first day was not only tough because of her mistakes from the previous night, but because all her team members wanted her to quit the hospital because she looked old and unreliable. I have low tolerance for people who judge other people without spending the time to understand the other person. Even the chief, Gook Chun Soo (Lee Pil Mo), tried to fire Jin Hee on the first day without giving her a chance to work. On that note, I felt sad for Jin Hee, especially after she removed her medical diplomas and placed them in her desk drawer instead. What a way to knock someone down. On the other hand, why couldn't she tell Chief Gook the reason why she wanted to be a doctor? That's really suspicious. In a way, I am not sure if she should quit or not quit because of that hesitation.



So far, I cannot take sides on this love drama war. Chang Min and Jin Hee equally annoyed me and I don't see a reason to take either side. Jin Hee seems to be such a weak character who is physically and emotionally influenced easily. Chang Min's words are so poisonous and his character is very selfish. As a married woman, I found their famous fight scene so dramatic. No matter how angry I am, I would not take my anger out on such expensive items. I guess they didn't show Chang Min and Jin Hee hitting each other because otherwise, the audience would be too shocked and uncomfortable with domestic violence. From what I see, both sides have their faults and I wonder how they will fall back in love within one year at the hospital. I expected Jin Hee to be more competent as an intern since she obviously worked hard to get where she is, but she messed up a simple thing like a blood draw, making me lose some of my faith in her abilities.


Those suffering from an Heirs drama withdrawal will experience a bit of deja vu because actress Park Joon Geum is playing Choi Jin Hyuk's mother again, only this time she is his real mother and Jin Hyuk seems to be a mama's boy.


Yoon Joo Sang, who I will always affectionately remember as Shin Sang Duk from the 2013 SBS drama, I Hear Your Voice, makes a cameo appearance as Chang Min and Jin Hee's wedding officiant. Actress Jun Soo Kyung also makes an appearance as a hospital director who flirts with Chang Min.


Since we ended with a ridiculous plot line where a suicidal patient had easy access to a security guard patient's gun, Jin Hee shocked the suicidal patient and Chang Min with a defibrillator, which was a bit comical because I don't know if her facial expression at the time meant that she enjoyed it or not. I think, at this point, I can't take the medical part too seriously so I better enjoy the romantic comedy parts and that's exactly what I signed up for.

Look for our upcoming collaborative chat about episodes one and two soon, exclusively on our blogs.

Zombie Mamma | Hallyu Know? | Wehaiyo!

Emergency Couple:
Episodes 1-2: [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4]

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Hallyu Zombie Drama Review: Emergency Couple Episodes 1-2 (2/4)


Welcome to Hallyu Zombie Drama Review! I am joined by The Zombie Mamma and Karen Yoon-Kung and we will be writing weekly opinions on Emergency Couple starring Choi Jin Hyuk and Song Ji Hyo.


Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about this show yet, so my opinion may be fairly short this time around. In Episode 1, we got to witness an adorable rush to the alter as Oh Chang Min and Oh Jin Hee ran away from those who were seemingly protesting the marriage (this was never really explained, so I can only assume that is what was actually happening). Then we are launched into a depressing household, where the characters have been married a year, but there is not real explanation as to what went wrong and how they ended up in that situation. The climax is, of course, this epic fight between the couple which I didn't find humorous at all. I have to say though, even though it was a bit over the top, it was one of the most realistic fights I have seen between a couple in a drama. There truly are toxic relationships that end with everything literally being destroyed and the two sides just staring at each other as to say "how did we get here?" So in that sense, bravo drama land?

Monday, January 27, 2014

HALLYU ZOMBIE DRAMA REVIEW: Emergency Couple Episodes 1-2 (1/4)

Hey everyone! Hallyu Zombie's drama review is back and this time we've asked our fellow DramaFever Drama Clubber, Karen (aka Powerz) to help us recap TvN's latest medical rom-com, Emergency Couple. Woo-hoo! Much like we do for DramaFever, Tanya, Karen and I will be spending the next ten weeks sharing with you all of our thoughts and hopes, likes and dislikes, predictions and ponderings as the story of Emergency Couple unfolds. As always, we'd love for you to join us in our discussion, so grab yourself a snack, curl up in your favorite chair with a warm blanket and your computer and join us as we dig into Emergency Couple!
opening title
I wish that I could say I loved Emergency Couple from the very beginning but to be perfectly honest, I just can't. What started out as completely adorable, with our OTP, Oh Chang Min and Oh Jin Hee, racing toward the alter in an adorably carefree and slightly mischievous way, quickly morphed into something absolutely awful, a couple so full of anger and resentment they could no longer function as rational human beings. Now I'm sure the fight that tipped this couple over the edge was supposed to come across as funny (and I'm sure that to some it was) but for me it was sad, bordering on the line of completely heartbreaking. The very idea of such a reckless love turning so quickly into something so poisonous is just so sad, it made me wonder if I was going to be able to endure twenty episodes of pure hate. Lucky for me, the story quickly moves on and we find ourselves six years into the future, where, oh happy day, we find our OTP at each other's throats... Again.
hate ruins lives
Honestly, after the first episode, I was kind of wondering what I'd gotten myself into. From the constant spewing of venom from both Chang Min and Jin Hee, to the reappearance of Park Jun Keum as yet another vile, controlling mother with an awful hairstyle and far too many airs, to Jin Hee's the near-death experience and one too many chance meetings, I was seriously beginning to have my doubts about this show but then came episode two and all was forgiven. (Well, close enough anyway.)
oh jin hee is here
As soon as Jin Hee stepped out from behind the curtain in the ER, I knew this drama was going places and I'm excited to see if those places are anywhere near what I'm thinking right now because if they are, this show has the potential to be really good. So where do I see this drama headed? I'm so glad you asked!
this look says it all
First, I see Dr. Gook Chun Soo quickly finding that the woman he told to leave on day 1 is the very woman he comes to count on the most. I see this fact drawing Dr. Gook's attention and that attention turning into affection. Yes, poor Dr. Gook is the doomed second lead but have no fear, I'm convinced he has some sort of past with Shim Ji Hye (probably something very similar to what Chang Min and Jin Hee have going on) and in the end the two of them will get everything sorted out and live happily ever after.
and so it begins
Second, I see Chang Min falling head-over-heels for Jin Hee (obviously) though he's going to fight those feelings until he absolutely cannot hold them back any longer. How do I know this? Because he's already showing signs of affection, despite his best efforts. You can read in his face how much he dislikes listening to everyone in the ER bash Jin Hee, which is quite hypocritical of him but that's to be expected, given the circumstances. You can see in his actions how concerned he is for Jin Hee's well-being. Yes, on the outside he's an absolute jerk but when it comes down to it, you don't shove the woman you hate into a utility closet just to spare her from the pain that running into her ex-mother-in-law would inevitably cause.
where will this go
Third, I see the relationship between Jin Hee and Han Ah Reum developing into something but at this moment I can't really tell what that something will be. I can see it going one of two ways... Either they'll use their confrontational and competitive nature to shape each other into better people and better doctors and become friends along the way or they'll conflict with each other so much, they'll nearly kill each other. If the second route is the way things go, it'll only get worse when they see each other as rivals for Chang Min's affections because you know Chang Min's going to flirt with Ah Reum for a while (mostly to make Jin Hee jealous) before he realizes the girl of his dreams is the woman he was married to six years ago. Of course he's going to have to find a way to pull himself out of the pit he's going to dig with that one but he'll eventually do it and all will be well in the world once again.
hiding in the closet
So now that I've shared my first impressions and predictions, I'd love to hear yours! What do you think of Emergency Couple so far? Are you as happy as I am to see Choi Jin Hyuk back? (And more importantly, in a role where he'll eventually get the girl... Yes, Heirs, I'm still mad at you for that one!) As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts so be sure to leave your comments below!

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Dramafever’s “Hallyu Star Makeover Contest” (Last Week!)

My 양머리 Sheep's head
It’s the last week of Dramafever’s drama reenactment contest and I thought I’d help Dramafever out by posting one final push before this week’s deadline. Dramafever is hosting a “Hallyu Star Makeover Contest” sponsored by YesStyle.com, Soko Glam, ToFebruary.com, and HQZ80.com.

Nubi is watching a pivotal moment in You're The Best, Lee Soon Shin
Are you a drama fan? All you have to do is reenact a drama scene or pose from any drama on Dramafever and take a picture of it. You could pose in it yourself, collaborate with others, or simply be the photographer for the scene.

All submissions can be submitted HERE.

Afterwards, there will be a three-week voting period for the best reenactment photo on Dramafever’s Facebook page. Semi-finalists will be shown on the DramaFever Facebook page on January 13th where Dramafever Facebook fans can vote for their favorites. From the top five most popular “liked” photos, Dramafever will choose the final winner!

If you look at what the winning prize includes, I’m sure it would be worth your while!

THE GRAND PRIZE (1 WINNER AND A FRIEND):


    3 day / 2 night trip to New York City
    A head-to-toe makeover styled by Youtube beauty guru Beautifymeeh
    Complete new wardrobes from YesStyle (valued at $1,000)
    "Best of Korean Beauty" gift baskets from SokoGlam (valued at $100)
    Online shopping sprees and accessories from ToFebruary (valued over $50)
    A professional photo shoot
    Night out in New York City with the DF team

HONORABLE MENTIONS (5 WINNERS):


    Beauty gift baskets from SokoGlam
    $25 gift certificates from ToFebruary


WHO'S ELIGIBLE?


    Must be a registered user of DramaFever (sign up, it's free and easy!)
    Must "LIKE" the DramaFever Facebook Page
    Must CHECK the box to agree to terms and conditions
    Must be 18 or older (sorry, it's for legal reasons!)
    Must reside within the 48 contiguous states (USA only)

The deadline is January 11, 2014 so you ONLY HAVE LESS THAN A WEEK LEFT!

Why do I get the feeling that any famous scene from Secret Garden will come on top? That drama series is full of famous scenes from the coffee kiss, to the sports jacket, to the famous sit-up, etc.

My other drama predictions:
Heirs – I’m sure a lot of people will attempt a scene here. I hope somebody reenacts the pillow fight scene between Han Ki Ae (Kim Sung Ryung) and Park Hee Nam (Kim Mi Kyung) or is that getting too fancy?


Answer Me series: Wow, that would be cool if we get seven people to pose as if they are from the 90’s.


That cover picture for the series Couple Breaking where Kim Hye Yeong (Jung Da Hye) performs a back-breaking Thai massage move on Lee Jeong Seok (Park Kwang Hyun) would be hilarious. I’d like to do that to my husband for fun.


What would I do? I would love to take a pic of a scene from Nine, my favorite K-drama of 2013. That would be awesome. My husband would probably have to play Lee Jin Wook in a suit.

I hope to get everyone's creative juices flowing. Don't forget,

Deadline: January 11, 2014

I can't wait to see everyone's picture.

Monday, December 16, 2013

"Unemployed Romance" Mini Reviews Exclusively on Dramafever



Wehaiyo! readers who have been reading my “Unempoyed Romance” reviews may know that I also post weekly reviews on Dramafever. I have compiled all the links to my posts in this post for easy access to my mini reviews.

Thanks to those who have been following me and supporting me on Dramafever. Here are some shortcut links to the reviews that I have written. We started reviewing the series from episode two onward.

Episodes 2 and Chat
Episodes 3 and Chat
Episodes 4 and Chat
Episodes 5 and Chat
Episodes 6 and Chat
Episodes 7 and Chat
Episodes 8 and Chat
Episodes 9 and Chat
Episodes 10 and Chat


Check out more reviews from my Drama Club partners, Jhon and Maymay on their personal blogs as well.

I will try to bring you more Wehaiyo! reviews in the future!

Monday, November 25, 2013

HK Song Spotlight: “誰可改變” (“Who Can Change?”) by 譚詠麟 Alan Tam


Credit: http://noelhk.blog124.fc2.com

Oddly enough, I don’t listen to the songs of legendary entertainer 譚詠麟 Alan Tam enough. Dominating the music scene in the 1980s with his pop songs, it would be impossible for a HK pop fan to not hear one of Alan’s songs. It is probably because I don’t own any Alan Tam albums that I did not listen to him that often.

Even though I don’t own any of his albums, there was no way I could escape his drama soundtracks. A drama theme song that I am particularly fond of is “誰可改變” (“Who Can Change?”) from the 1984 TVB drama, 天師執位 (The Fearless Duo). The theme song greatly accentuated the love between a pair of star-crossed lovers, 林楚燕 Lam Chor-Yin (翁美玲 Barbara Yung) and 司徒文武 Szeto Man-Mo (苗僑偉 Michael Miu). 

Credit: Yesasia.com

Honestly, I think Barbara Yung is one of the most beautiful Hong Kong actresses and Michael Miu is so handsome. They make a great pair, but too bad they didn’t fall in love in real life. They did so many dramas together. I always wondered what would have happened if they did fall in love in real life. Would Barbara Yung still be alive today? Barbara Yung tragically died young at the age of 26 in an apparent suicide. Many speculated that it was due to a failed relationship with supposed actor, 湯鎮業 Kent Tong. Anyway, Barbara and Michael’s love story in dramas will forever be memorable in my mind. If you enjoy this coupling, they also make an awesome couple in the 1984 TVB drama, 楚留香之蝙蝠傳奇 (The New Adventures of Chor Lau-Heung).

The theme song, “Who Can Change?” has a special meaning to me. Listening to Alan’s song reminds me of how romantic a song can be. The song isn’t especially about romance, but talks about the tragedy of a romance where one wishes that one can turn back time. Even so, I always get into a romantic mood when I hear this song. I think Alan Tam is the only person who can deliver this type of tragically romantic feeling to me.

I guess the 誰可改變("Who Can Change") title or song is really popular because Alan Tam released a 《誰可改變15週年紀念集》 “Who Can Change 15th Anniversary Collection”, which happens to be Alan Tam’s 39th published album. Each hit song is sung by a guest artist instead of Alan. The person who sings 誰可改變in this album is one of my favorite singers, 許志安 Andy Hui. 誰可改變 is originally included in Alan Tam's 1984 album, "愛的根源" (The Origin of Love).

When I searched around Youtube, I found that several singers have covered the song. I shall review those in the order of my favorites. Even though famous stars have covered the song, I still love the original version the best.


#1 – 李克勤 Hacken Lee
Bravo! Great job! I think he captures the feeling of the song beautifully. I have to feature a Hacken song some time on Wehaiyo!


#2 – 陳慧嫻 Priscilla Chan           
Priscilla’s version is sung sweetly in the all-familiar Priscilla style of yearning. I do love Priscilla’s voice, but I rather hear it sung poignantly.


#3 – 許志安 Andy Hui
Andy covered the Blues version of this song. While the Blues style is refreshing, the guiro instrument, at least that’s what I think it is, which makes a scrape-like sound, is highly annoying when used at every measure.


#4 –  張栢芝 Cecilia Cheng duets with 譚詠麟 Alan Tam
Coming from a film shoot, Cecilia made time to be a guest at an Alan Tam concert. Everything seemed nice except she mixed up the lyrics "但有份沒有緣"  with "有份有緣."  Cecilia was probably tired so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.


#5 – 黎明 Leon Lai
Leon is a great singer, but his deep voice with a serious tone does not fit this song at all. 

Favorite Lines:

I really love the beginning part because typically, in dramas, that’s how the main characters meet. They somehow have a misunderstanding and will fight and bicker in the beginning just like Lam Chor-Yin (Barbara Yung) and  Szeto Man-Mo (Michael Miu) in The Fearless Duo. They meet, argue, and initially think that they are not meant to be together even though their respective families set up an arranged marriage between them.

曾經說出  ([I] Once, spoke out)
今生不愛你 ([In] This life, [I would] not love you)
我共你是 (I, together [with] you, are)
但有份, 沒有緣 (But, having destiny, not having fate)

I feel pain when I hear these lyrics. When somebody I love ignores me or doesn’t pay attention to me, I feel hurt. Once a lover realizes that he or she loves someone that he or she has sworn not to love, the person he or she loves no longer returns the feeling and has moved on. Thus, the love story takes a sad, unexpected turn.

輪到你 (Turn arrive you [When it’s your turn])
不瞅不睬 ([you] not see, not notice [you don’t see, don’t notice])

I feel like these two lines are the most romantic lines of the whole song due to Alan’s emotional, delicate singing technique. Who can take time and reverse it? Alan sings it so poignantly. I can feel that not only is he singing the words, but he is also crying inside as well out of desperation, pleading for somebody to turn back time.

誰可以將 (Who, by means of, [can] take)
將光陰倒轉 (Take light dark turn upside down turn [Take the time available and reverse it])


Now, it’s time to listen to the song. As usual, I translate more on the literal side so that you can understand the true meaning of the lyrics. Of course, I will put in editor comments in brackets.

As a bonus, I found a Youtube video with footage from The Fearless Duo so our Wehaiyo! readers can get a feel of the love story between Lam Chor-Yin and  Szeto Man-Mo.



誰可改變” (“Who Can Change?”) sung by  譚詠麟 Alan Tam

作曲/Composer: 顧嘉輝
編曲/Arranger: 顧嘉輝
填詞/Lyracist: 鄭國江

曾經說出  ([I] Once, spoke out)
今生不愛你 ([In] This life, [I would] not love you)
我共你是 (I, together [with] you, are)
但有份, 沒有緣 (But, having destiny, not having fate)

情切是你 (Feelings absolutely is  you [My feelings for you is absolute]) 
痴痴相戀 (Foolishly, foolishly loving each other)
將心中愛念 (To take [your] inner thoughts [of] love [and] yearning) 
為我捐 (For me, [you] contribute)

如今我竟 (Nowadays, I actually/daringly/surprisingly/unexpectedly)
竟將心意轉 (actually/daringly/surprisingly/unexpectedly take [your] intentions, shifting [it])
那份愛念 (That love and yearning)
沒有盡, 沒有完 (Has no limit, has no finish [end])

***

輪到你 (Turn arrive you [When it’s your turn])
不瞅不睬 ([you] not see, not notice [you don’t see, don’t notice])
心中的愛念 ([your] inner thoughts of love [and] yearning)
盡化煙 (Completely changes [into] smoke)

能否改變 (Can not [to] change? [Is it possible to change?])

CHORUS:

還想再等 (Still thinking again [to] wait)
沒法息愛念 (Not law [I cannot do anything to] stop loving [and] yearning [for you] [I can’t do anything to stop loving and yearning for you])
但偏偏你 (But, slanting, slanting [contrary to expectations], you)
回頭也倦 (Turn around [your] head, also weary [Turn your head, also weary])

煩惱是我 (Bothered, irritated is I [Distressed is I])
流淚更無言 (Flow tears, even more no words [Shedding tears, even more silent])
情逝去不再留半點 (Feelings pass away, not again [to] remain half a speck [Feelings elapse, no longer retaining the least bit])

誰可以將 (Who, by means of, [can] take)
將光陰倒轉 (Take light dark turn upside down turn [Take the time available and reverse it])
再讓往日 (Again, let former day[s] [To again, let former days]
復現眼前 (Return, appear, eyes front [Reappear before my eyes])

能再共你 (To be able to, again, together with you)
漫步田園 (Vast step [Strolling through] field[s] [and] garden[s])
心中的愛念 ([my] inner thoughts of love [and] yearning)
為你牽 (For you [to] control)

求可改變 (Request [to]  permit [this] change [I request this change])

Repeat from *** until the end~

Credits:


Alan Tam & Hacken Lee Live Concert 2003 Karaoke (4DVD) (DTS-ES Version) - $33.99

from: YesAsia

Sunday, November 3, 2013

HK Song Spotlight: 你是我的日與夜 (You Are My Day and Night) by 馬浚偉 (Steven Ma)

Credit: baike.soso.com

I usually associate Hong Kong entertainer Steven Ma 馬浚偉 with being a leading television actor in the Hong Kong entertainment industry so when I saw his 2002 greatest hits CD, titled, “Greatest Hits Steven(新曲+好精選)” ( Greatest Hits Steven - New Songs + Special Selection) , I was puzzled. Upon my quick research, Steven actually debut as a singer with a record deal in 1993 after winning first place in a singing contest. Shortly afterwards, he took on acting roles, which led to his stardom. Unfortunately, his record label mislabeled him with the label, “He’s not Leon Lai. He’s not Jacky Cheung.” and the public was offended by it. After the backlash, Steven was dropped from his label, but he has since moved on from that experience.

Another interesting fact about Steven: he was extremely depressed after his mother’s death in 1999 and remained in his bedroom to cope with the loss of his mother. Eventually, Steven learned how to heal his pain and set up a publishing company in 2002 where he published a few books about suicide, loss, and depression. Since I remember Steven by his cheerful and goofy roles, I never knew he had such a depressing side to him.

On a lighter note, I picked Steven’s best song off of his greatest hits album and the song is also originally part of his 1998 album, Day Night. The featured song, “你是我的日與夜 (You Are My Day and Night),” ranked up to #3 in the music charts: 903, RTHK, 997, and TVB. Since Steven released the song before his mother passed away, I wonder if he was thinking of his mother when he is singing this song even though this song is meant to be romantic. This song is especially romantic for those who believe in reincarnation since the lyrics mention it.

The music itself is soothing to listen to and I think it’s a stress reliever. I find Steven’s other songs to be bland since he has the same singing style and sound for every song. This song, however, is sung differently. I can hear his delicate singing style. I think he put a lot of effort into make this song sound wonderful.

My favorite lyrics from the song lie in the major chorus hook, which is:

你是我日,是我夜,是一生冀待 (You are my day, are my night, are [my] one lifetime[‘s] hope)
相關我人生的所有未來 (Related [to] my lifetime of all future [all of my future lifetime]

If the person means everything to me, then that person is my day and night. Ideally, I would be thinking of that person all day and all lifetime long.

I’m not going to lie. Translating this song was a bit difficult for me. I really hope the lyrics are accurate. I did my best. In the true Wehaiyo! style, I tried to translate the lyrics as close to the actual meaning as much as possible so that the actual meaning is translated into English, which is why the lyrics are not in smooth English. I also added put my editor notes in brackets. If I find another website that posts the English translations of the lyrics, I will post it here, but for now, enjoy my version.

If you are looking for simplified Chinese character lyrics, visit http://baike.baidu.com/view/6303197.htm.


Isn't it funny that actress Ada Choi  蔡少芬 is the lead in this video?
Because usually unknown actors are featured in music videos.

你是我的日與夜 (You Are My Night and Day)

Lyricist/作詞:林振強
Composer/作曲:柳重言
Arranger/編曲:Alex San

晨早當我醒來眼睜開 ([At] Dawn, while I wake up come [come to wake up],  [my] eyes open [up])
仍可感到如在好夢內 (Still can feel as if [I’m] in [a] good dream inside [inside a good dream])
差些不敢相信有你在旁 (Slightly less [I, to a lesser degree,] don’t dare to believe there is you alongside [me])
終於知今世因可來 (At least [I] know [in] this life, [the) reason [you] can come]

如果這個心靈打得開 (If this internal spirit strike allow open [can be opened up]
能邀請全人類進入內 (Can invite the whole [all of] mankind to enter inside)
參觀嘉賓必見過去未來 (touring guests will surely see the past [and] future)
年月內是你在 (Days of [my] life within is you [who is] present [Within the days of my life, you are present]

靈魂由前世已經相逢([Your] Soul from [the] last incarnation, [I] already met)
我彷彿相識你數千載 (I seemingly [got] acquainted [with] you [for a] count [of] thousand years)
即使我可能贏得每個比賽 (Even if I can win every competition)
我也空空 若你不曾來 (I also [feel] empty, Suppose you cannot come)

CHORUS:

你是我日是我夜是一生冀待 (You are my day, are my night, are [my] one lifetime[‘s] hope)
相關我人生的所有未來 (Related [to] my lifetime of all future [all of my future lifetime]
你是我日是我夜(You are my day, are my night)
在今生以內 (In this lifetime within [Within this lifetime])
不管如何更改 (No matter how [it’s] altered)
仍離不開oh... (Still inseparable, Oh…)

只想再說一聲 (Only want to speak one sound [say something])
任遇著幾多風幾多雨 (No matter encounter how much wind, how much rain [No matter how much wind, how much rain we encounter – how many hardships we encounter])
你我的雙臂內(You, I, [our] double arms within [within our arms]
並存著對方什麼狀況 (Co-existing counterparts, [in] what[ever] state)
清早到夜半都把你愛 (Daybreak to midnight, all, [I’ll] grasp you[r] love)

END CHORUS

黃昏當我歸來你好嗎 ([During] Nightfall, at the time I return come [come back]: How are you?
重歸二人營造天地內 (Furthermore [by] return[ing], two people construct [the] world within)
開心不開心 向彼此道來 (Happy [or] not happy: towards each other, [the] way [will] come)
一起把溫暖找回來 (Together [we’ll] contain [the] warmth to find return come [the way back])

誰可比你一人更精彩 (Who [is] comparable [to] you, [the] one person, [who is] even more brilliant)
誰肯把我融入生命內 (Who [is] willing to [allow me] to blend [into] life within)
高高低低 不理天陰或晴 (High-high, low-low, pay no attention to cloudy or clear [weather])
誰亦願共我在 (Someone [is] also willing together [with me] exist [Someone is also willing to exist together with me])

靈魂由前世已經相逢 ([Your] Soul from [the] last incarnation, [I] already met)
我彷彿相識你數千載 (I seemingly [got] acquainted [with] you [for a] count [of] thousand years)
即使我可能贏得每個比賽 (Even if I can win every competition)
我也空空 若你不曾來 (I [feel] also empty, Suppose you cannot come)

CHORUS




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