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Messages from Royal Pirates

We all know that RP is working with all their best preparing for their debut right now but they always make sure to update us with what's going on with them, be it a tweet, a selca, a blog post. They never forget. Yesterday, our beloved pirates left us a photo, accompanied by random and interesting notes.

No matter what, we're just happy to be here.

"If you are wondering why I have a towel on my mic, it's cause it shocks
me every time my lips touch it"
Got a little electrical ground?

"I seriously have no idea what I'm saying. To be honest, I'm pretty ashamed of myself.
Back to practicing my Korean!!!"
But why are you ashamed James? Fighting!

"This ancient mixer(?) only works when I beat it with my hands.
I thought that this only works with TV."
Handle it with love SY! :)

A video last Valentines and now this? These guys are being sweet (as always). Remember that we're happy that you guys are there, and we'll keep supporting no matter what! When you feel down, or doubting thy selves, you will always have us. Fighting! 2012 is the year Royal Pirates will take the world!

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More Things To Know About James

Just recently, we've noticed that James seemed to be overwhelmed with admiration for John Park and Ben Henderson.

Having a penchant for virtual dj-ing by posting links of songs on either Facebook or Twitter, he once again posted another video. This time it is John Park's Falling video under his first album "Knock" which was released on February 22nd. The lyrics of the song was written by Park himself and this is also the first song he produced. Just to give everyone a brief introduction about this artist, John Andrew Park is a 23-year old American singer born in Chicago. He is currently signed under Music Farm Entertainment. He joined American Idol Season 9 and Superstar K2. You can read more about John Park here.

Here's the song Falling.

Apart from John Park, you also can't deny the raving tweets from James about the fight between Ben Henderson and Frankie Edgar for UFC lightweight belt yesterday February 26th.

To those who are not familiar with UFC, Ben "Smooth" Henderson was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His mom is Korean American and his father is African American. Currently, Sherdog ranks him as the #4 lighweight fighter in the world. To read more about him, check his official site.

Last December 2011, Henderson spent time with his mother's family in Korea during the UFC media tour.

And guess what is James wish right now? It's a picture and autograph from Henderson.

James, you should've told us earlier. Do you know that Royal Treasures will do whatever it takes to help you get that autograph? Whatever makes you guys happy will make Treasures happy as well. How badly do you want it? I'm sure Treasures will do the best they can to make you happy. Right, Treasures?

Sooyoon and Moonchul seem to be missing in action. Is that because of James's fanboying? Does it hurt your ears listening to him talk nonstop about John Park and Henderson? Awww, bear with him guys.

(I think that this information is worth noting especially to new and upcoming fans.)

That's it for now. Toodles!

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Park_(musician)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Henderson_(fighter)

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/12/2/2603816/benson-henderson-visits-korea-trains-with-the-korean-zombie-and-meets-mothers-family

LOENENT Official Youtube Channel

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Red Jacket, Red Tie

Sooyoon recently changed his profile photo.

Sooyoon's new fb profile picture

Sooyoon: Practicing a new song~
cr: fb fanpage

Can't wait to listen to it! Who's with me?

James found an interesting (to me, at least) place in Gangnam. You can see that there's a cat up on the shelf and another one sitting somewhere near the counter.

@jamesjoohyunlee : There is a cafe in 강남역 that has cats you can pet and fur deterring lids for your drinks. I highly recommend

@jamesjoohyunlee : Happy cats

Doesn't looking at the cats makes you feel like you want to smile too?

@jamesjoohyunlee : Korea's version of 24 hour fitness- perfect on days with great weather, like today!

I don't know about you but I've seen this a lot around parks in Malaysia, of course, it doesn't look as fully equipped as the one above but it's of the same sort. It's better than being stuffed up in a gym, I guess.

@jamesjoohyunlee: I'm in love.. with this song. I dedicate it to you :], have a beautiful day.

John Park's Falling. Listen to it.

That's all for last week. =)

Keep smiling, be happy, enjoy your weekend and have a good week ahead.

There's a leap day coming.

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Heartfelt Messages

The day right after RP posted a Valentines' Day message, Sooyoon posted this on his FB fanpage.

I love you. I've never seen such people so royal. All through these years you guys have been such a big support even when we were off the track sometimes. When we were weak, when we were lazy, when we made mistakes, when we fell, when we let down, you guys were always there for us. I thank you all. When I stumble through my life, please be my strength just like how you guys have been. Hopefully through my career and my music, I can strengthen your life as well. Much love. -SY-

Yesterday, James posted something similar on his FB page.

How are these guys so sweet, I don't know, but I'm sure we all love them that much as well.

Let's be their motivation and inspiration like they have been to us.

Some of James' updates.

@jamesjoohyunlee: Learning how to be a model with professor Chung

You need modeling lessons? It should be a piece of cake for you, no?

James, if you ever decide to start incorporating dance, please have protective gears ready.

It's been two days but does anyone have any good recommendations?

@jamesjoohyunlee: This is 쫑아 (Jong ah)

It's his aunt's dog. Cute, isn't it?

Moonchul also shared his favourite song of the week, Sir Paul McCartney's My Valentine.

Have a good week, everyone! =)

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Royal Pirates Wish you a Happy Valentine's Day

If you have been following Royal Pirates for a while now, you may have been asking where are they now? What's keeping them busy? It has been quite a long time since Royal Pirates last posted a video, I believe the last one was an invitation to one of their gigs back in September. They know they have been missed, and how fitting it is to post another video on Valentines? Well, that's just Royal Pirates' sweetness for you guys. :P Here's their video message:

Happy Valentine's Day!! You must have been wondering what's going on these days. As you may already know, all three of us are in Korea - developing like crazy. Here are bits of our lives and special Valentine's Day message for all who have been waiting for us.
Happy Valentine's Day!! 요즘 저희가 어떻게 지내는지 많은 분들이 궁금해하실 것 같은데, 다들 알겠지만, 저희는 멤버 모두 지금 한국에서 미친듯이 연습에 매진중이예요. 저희를 기다려주시는 분들을 위해, 발렌타인 데이 인사와 함께 요즘 저희 일상을 아주 조금 공개합니다~ ^^

It's so good to see them doing great and having fun with all that's going on with their preparation. I can't help but notice that they all look healthy and happy. Post more of these, PLEASE? Thank you.

One more thing, James, what is so funny? I wonder what is it he can't stop laughing about. :)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S EVERYONE! <3 <3 <3

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Live Each Day without Regrets

Let's start off with a phrase

James: Every day is a new opportunity to give it your best shot. Another chance to sow the seeds for a better future.

The below photo was attached with his tweet.

Honestly, I have no idea what the photo's supposed to mean.

and, just half an hour ago...

Don't worry James, I've been through something as embarassing.

I sprained my ankle while playing tennis because I jumped and landed wrongly.

Why is it embarassing?

People don't usually jump a lot while playing tennis or jump for a ball that's obviously out of your reach.

If it's not bad enough, I sprained it on a Friday and on the coming Monday, I had a Mid-term Physics exam.

I had to wrap a bandage over my swollen ankle and go to school like that for about 2 months.

Okay, sorry, let's move on.

Photo room @jayAEkang @jamesjoohyunlee

It's all so pink! I wonder what James is reading by the side.

Who digs my new style cr: MC's fb

Oh yeah! So, who digs Moonchul's new style?

It's like a cross between the Mad Hatter and Willy Wonka.

Have a great week ahead, everyone!

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Beautiful Show

First of all, some random photos here and there. Enjoy~

cr: @a_nacho

@a_nacho: Late night jams~

Practicing with the guys
cr: Sooyoon's Twitter

@a_nacho: @jayAEkang @moonchul chillax'n

Don't you think MC looks so adorable, all wrapped up?

SY: Isn't it exciting?
cr: Sooyoon's fb fanpage

Reflection
cr: Sooyoon's Twitter

RP went to Beast's Beautiful Show concert/tour, which started yesterday night.

Honestly, I was a little jealous, because I won't be able to attend the concert.

The beautiful show was pretty good
cr: James' Twitter

Rp at Beast concert it was fun
cr: Moonchul's Twitter

And earlier today, they went to the Road Fighting Championship.

The Road FC (only in Korea) is part of the ONE Fighting Championship, which is a Singapore based mixed martial arts event. It's some sort of an alliance. (Wiki)

Road fighting championship.... Is.... AMAZING!!! Thank you@jayAEkang
cr: James' Twitter

Here's an slightly different photo:

RP in da Road FC yo!!
cr: @jayAEkang

RP have been working hard practicing all the way into the night but they definitely know how to play hard too. It's nice to know they've been having fun while preparing.

Have a great week, everyone!

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RP's babies finally arrived in Korea!

I just have to update this. Besides, I'm having a public holiday tomorrow. =D

Our instruments finally arrived in Korea!

They look like they're staring at it, thinking, "How are we going to get all of that into the studio?"

The photo effect makes it look like it's a scene out of a movie.

James: Moving the gear in!

I can't ignore the fact that James is smiling so widely, it makes me happy too.

I feel like they're kids who just got candy.

cr: @jayAEkang

They're unpacking their gears, their beloved babies.
Can you spot James' big smile?

MC: Our gears are finally here! Ready rock the hizzzouse

Whooo~ Are you ready for them?

@a_nacho: Nothing like their own babies - just got their gear in Korea! ;)

Practice makes perfect!

James: Uh oh...

SY: My drum is so sexy ;)

Not as sexy as our drummer, yes? XD

Bonus photo: More plate washing. XP

@a_nacho: @moonchul &@jimmyrlee scrubb'n dishes ;) what hunks!!! They are REAL men

Generally, I'm a very happy person right now. =D

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Happy Sunday!

James: Bass practice :O

Our beloved bassist, full of concentration

Happy lunar new year everyone! 모두들 새해복 많이 받으세요~!

I put this photo here kind of late but... the fifteen days of Chinese New Year ain't over yet. =)

I'm in the magazine

Nice trick there.

동물 칭구들이랑~

If I didn't translate it wrongly, I think he said "I'm together with my animal friends" The spelling for friends is wrong though, it's supposed to be 친구 but he typed 칭구 so, I'm not really sure if it's correct. Sorry.

I feel so yellow

It's most probably the lighting. I know you can feel blue, so what does yellow feel like?

By the way, he looks different here and it reminds me of someone.

I need Moonchul to update more. =/

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James: Just Do It

Hi, everyone! Happy Lunar New Year! May you have a blessed and prosperous new year.

As you can read the title, James has a new blog post. He talks about keeping his resolutions going, social media and finally, an article which stirred some painful memories. The girl in the article, Janet, is suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and requires a bone marrow transplant. She does not have much time left and the point of the article/blog post is to help her spread her cause around and hopefully, a matching donor could be found. Quote taken from article:

"I'm pleading you to please continue to get out to the drives and persuade people to register," she says in her video. "Register for marrow, especially if you're a Chinese American. I need you to help me save my life or find that person out there who can save my life."

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia happens when lymphoblasts, a type of white blood cells starts multiplying continuously, crowding all the other cells in the bone marrow and therefore, damaging them.
I hope she will be able to find a matching donor and be on her way to recovery.

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Calling all Russian Royal Pirates Fans!

Do you know that there is a group of Royal Pirates fans in Russia? Do you want to meet and talk to fellow Royal Treasures near you? Well, this is definitely what you are looking for!

Here's the link to the site: vk.com/club11229102

The interface is reminiscent of Facebook, so I guess navigating the site won't be hard. So if you're from the region, it won't hurt to join and meet new fellow fans.

Thanks to @Angee_Vasileva for letting us know about this. Much love :P

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