J-Pop News
| Fans Of Tomohisa Yamashita Placed Idol In Top Twitter Trending Topics |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,788 | Source: asianbite.com | Suggested by: hikari ai  Tonight (18.11.09) international JPop fans united in celebrating Johnny's and Associates idol Tomohisa Yamashita (24) new single entitled, Loveless. Fans of the popular Yamashita are letting their fingers talk in Twitter to show their support for the singer/ actor/ model.
Using the hashtag #deadfisheyes, fans started buzzing about Yamashita since 7 PM PST. Since then, there has been over 8,022 posts regarding him and his current project. Several mentions are for his single released on Nov. 18 JST, as well as the recent announcement his upcoming drama Code Blue 2. There were also some discussion about Yamashita and his alleged break-up with rumored girlfriend Seira Kagami.
With many Twitter users wondering the meaning behind the hashtag itself, international fangirls and fanboys of the Japanese star are rejoicing at the fact that their trending topic peaked at #3 just below New Moon.
Tomohisa Yamashita, also known as Yamapi, is known to his international fans as having a dead-panned stare in most of his photos thus leading to the creation of a somewhat "mocking" nickname. Inspired by Livejournal user, uwasako, fans of the artist flocked to twitter in a frenzy to make their presence felt. Within an hour of Yamapi's fansTwitter barrage, the topic has entered the top 10 and peaked at the third position right behind New Moon.
Despite not being advertised internationally, tonight's Twitter trending proves that the international fan base of JPop stars is large and varied. Supported by posters from many countries, the endeavor proved successful for fans who are anticipating Yamashita's single, Loveless.
Indeed, if the JPop idol was able to read the the Twitter posts of his fans, he would find that he might not be loveless after all.
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| Boys Over Flower OST Luxury Edition Unleashed |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,814 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: twoomnag  Having previously released two Boys Over Flowers OSTs, brace yourself for the luxury edition which was unleashed on the 19th.
The newcomer is the acoustic version of Because I'm Stupid by Kim Hyun Joong, which was previously heard only in the drama. Other than that, everything from part 1 and 2 of the OST will also be in this edition.
3 music videos, 5 official badges, F4 student ID (1 of 4 randomly selected designs) and a 40-page Booklet are also included. |
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| TVXQ Trio Will Go To MAMA |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,841 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: twoomnag  On the 19th, the three TVXQ members Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and Youngwoong JaeJoong have decided to attend the MAMA's which will be held on November 21st.
An Mnet representative stated to Starnews:
"Youngwoong JaeJoong, Xiah Junsu and Micky Yoochun will attend the MAMA's and will be able to greet their fans after being away for a long time."
In addition they stated:
"However, we are not sure yet whether the 3 members will perform or just greet the fans on stage as of now." |
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| Noriko Sakai Goes To University |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,869 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: fyechan  Noriko Sakai, who received a suspended sentence last week on charges of drug use and possession, visited Souzou Gakuen University (The University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work) in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on Wednesday. Sakai, 38, has enrolled to take classes.
She looked in good health, smiling occasionally. By her side was Sun Music Production Inc President Masahisa Aizawa who is currently giving her advice on how to progress in her dream of working as a caregiver.
A university spokesperson said that Sakai had come to attend orientation that day, and received a tour of the Nakayama and Yachiyo campuses. There are rumors that she would receive credits through distance learning courses, but the university stated that nothing had been decided yet.
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| Ebi-chan Crowned Calendar Queen For Fifth Year In A Row |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,900 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: fyechan  Model Yuri Ebihara, 30, has been declared calendar queen in the female celebrity category for the fifth year running, following the rampant buying fever that has surfaced even before her “Ebi-chan Calendar 2010” has gone on sale.
The monthly calendar sees Ebihara, or Ebi-chan as she is known to her many loyal fans, in a range of poses and suggestive glances. The 2010 calendar comes with a DVD and bonus photo collection, and is not available for individual sale. The box set, called “I Love You,” sells for 2,940 yen starting Dec 7. Bookstores and online retailers such as Amazon have received an overwhelming demand for her latest work of art, with some outlets already sold out through reservations.
Ebi-chan, who will be at the Ginza branch of the Fukuya book store chain on Dec 6 to promote the calendar, said: “There’s a lot of love from me in each of the boxes.”
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| Super Junior ‘Sorry Sorry’ Up #1 On Taiwan Chart For Record Of 30 Weeks |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,915 | Source: sookyeong.wordpress.com | Suggested by: Miki  Super Junior sets a record for dominating and staying up #1 on Taiwan’s Korean-Japanese music chart for 30 weeks through with their recent hit ‘Sorry Sorry’.
The song is up #1 on Taiwan online music site KKBOX for the ‘Korean Japanese TOP 100 chart for 30 weeks all the way from 3rd week of April (19th~25th) till the 1st week of November. It has gone up to the #1 spot on the chart 1 week after it was released in Taiwan on 17th April.
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| Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking (11.23.2009) |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,933 | Source: asianfanatics.net | Suggested by: akicute  1. Arashi - My Girl = 431685
2. EXILE - The Generation ~Futatsu no Kuchibiru~ = 183550
3. SID - One Way = 42622
4. SLASH - Sahara - feat. Koshi Inaba = 30948
5. Berryz Kobo - Watashi no Mirai no Dannasama / Ryusei Boy = 30517
6. Ikimonogakari - Nakumonka = 24641
7. Watari Roka Hashiri Tai - Kanpeki Gu-none = 23272
8. Aya Kamiki, TAKUYA - W-B-X ~W Boiled Extreme~ = 23144
9. Yusuke- Ichyo = 19443
10. Kanjani8 - Kyu☆Jo☆Show!! = 15977 |
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| Oricon Albums Weekly Ranking (11.23.2009) |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (1 day ago) | Views: 4,944 | Source: asianfanatics.net | Suggested by: akicute  1. Otsuka Ai - Love is Best = 56366
2. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Enka Meikyoku Collection 11~Tokimeki no Rumba~ = 48084
3. Michael Jackson - This Is It = 47694
4. Kusuo - R = 24973
5. Bon Jovi - The Circle = 22729
6. Norah Jones - The Fall = 16328
7. ayaka - Ayaka's History 2006-2009 = 15900
8. HAWAIIAN6 - BONDS = 14136
9. Sukima Switch - Nayuta to Fukashigi = 13676
10. Arashi - All the BEST! 1999-2009 = 12420
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| JaeBum Was With 2PM For Their Comeback Stage |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 17 November, 2009 (3 days ago) | Views: 11,186 | Source: DONGA NEWS; hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY, kbites  After starting their activities as a 6 membered group, it has been revealed that 2PM’s leader Park Jaebum also participated in their comeback through an international phone call. Before they prepared to get on stage on KBS Music Bank, 2PM gave a phone call to Park Jaebum in Seattle and gave a promise to show their best stage along with their famous greeting.
Group singers usually have their own greeting and words of encouragement before a stage. For 2PM, it began with the leader’s “What time is it now?” followed by the rest of the members’ “It’s 2PM!” greeting.
But the leader was not present for the day of their comeback. Through Wooyoung’s cell phone, 2PM was able to call Jaebum in America and conversed through the speaker phone.
Through the phone, Jaebum shouted “What time is it now?” and 2PM shouted back “2PM.” The staff and other singers watching them in the waiting room gave a round of applause at the scene. A representative of JYPE stated “It was a very tearful scene for everyone in the room. 2PM must go on leaving the empty space for their leader and have even withdrawn from variety shows.” |
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Added by: dilaChan | Date: 17 November, 2009 (3 days ago) | Views: 11,657 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: Skeyume  According to AVEX Entertainment, the Japanese management company of TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki, their plans for Japan will remain unchanged.
Currently, the plan is for TVXQ to return to Japan with a new single titled Break Out. This new single has a scheduled release date of January 27, 2010 and will be the main theme song of a new drama series by NHK titled “Tomehane (Let us jump together)! Suzusato High School, Calligraphy Club." The drama is set to debut on January 7, 2010 and will air every Thursday at 8PM.
Yesterday, a preview of this upcoming single was released on the internet. It's a very fast and uptempo song compared to their recent singles.
Listen to Break Out Preview HERE |
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