TOUCH – Let’s Walk together ~~~

TOUCH is back !!! The Original Undeniable Charismatic Homme is back with their new Digital Single – Let’s Walk together.

A huge image overhaul from the days of their last album ( Rocking The Club ) where they were darker, edgier and their dance moves slick and explosive. The new TOUCH is perhaps gaining ground with the revamp as their fanbase seem to have exploded overnight.

I was their photographer during its two visits to Singapore in 2011 and I have seen the kind of hardwork the boys put in. They were friendly and fun loving and always trying their best to top themselves. They deserve more recognition and the common vibe online is that they were not getting as much exposure as they deserve. The talent within the group and the excitement they have for performing is contagious. I was about to give up on photography when I saw their passion and it made me rekindle my own fire for photography.

 

The Original group was made up of 7 members – Hanjun, Junyong, YoungHun,SungYong,SunWoong,MinSeok and Dabin. Minseok and Dabin left the group due to creative differences and health issues soon after the release of their debut album. Leader Hanjun left the group in late 2011 after initial promotion of 2nd album Rocking the Club and was replaced by Jae Wok , surprising everyone with the change during their tour of Thailand. Lead Vocalist Junyong and Rapper Younghun left in 2012 due to national service and family issues respectively. Choel Min and Kanghyun than joined the group , taking over the respective roles.

While some fans will have their favourites and be disappointed at the departure at certain group members, there is no denying that the spirit of the group is still there. As hardworking as ever and always trying to break new ground. They have moved from Rookies to Fashion Idols to Dark Biker type and finally to the current cutesy innocent zeal. I will say the new image has a fresh appeal and they are doing a good job marketing them this time round. They are becoming like chameleons , forever changing and morphing….. giving the fans a surprise everytime they release an album. This current image is perhaps closer to their own character and you can see they are rather comfortable with it…. particularly SungYong and SunWoong.

Looking forward to their MB comeback stage performance at 610pm Korean time……

 

Artiste Feature : The Art1stMJoon

Introducing a Korean friend of mine…… he’s multi-talented ……. he can sing, play instruments, dance , compose and speaks perfect English. I forsee great things in his future. Mr Hanjun Aka Art1stMJoon !!!

You can follow him on his youtube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Art1stMJoon?feature=watch or his Twitter account here : https://twitter.com/#!/Art1st_MJoon

Dita Von Teese @ Zirca for The Cointreauversial Show

Dita Von Teese – The Burlesque Icon was in Singapore at Zirca for the Cointreauversial Show on 22 October 2011. Dita Von Teese was born Heather Renée Sweet ( September 28, 1972 ) Rochester, Michigan . She is inspired by 1940s Cinema and classic retro style. Her mother who had a big influence on her life was a fan of Golden-Era Hollywood Films, in particular Betty Grable. Dita was also trained in ballet and had her first solo at age 13.

Dita started performing Burlesque in 1992. Her acts consists of elaborate dances with props and characters, often inspired by 1930s and 1940s musicals and films. Some of her more famous dances included carousel horse, giant powder compact, a filigree heart and a clawfoot bathtub with a working shower head as props. Her act in Singapore was with her trademark giant Martini glass and it certainly did not disappoint as the audience were all on their feet throughout the routine , cheering her on in ecstasy.