J-Pop News
| The JYP USA Audition In NYC |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,059 | Source: akp | Suggested by: ya soshla s uma  The JYP USA Audition Tour is almost over with just 2 stops left in New York City and Toronto, Canada. There's not many opportunities left, so if you want to audition you'll have to move fast.
Audition Categories: Singer, Actor, VJ, MC, Model
Qualifications for Audition: Any resident in US an Canada may participate regardless of nationality or gender. Candidates should be born from 1982 to 2000.
Schedule:
November 21st: New York (JYP USA Center - 110 E 31st St. New York, NY 10016 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM)
November 24th: Toronto (Koreatimes Dosan Hall - 287 Bridgeland Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M6A, 126 - 3:00PM - 8:00PM)
November 25th: Toronto (Koreatimes Dosan Hall - 287 Bridgeland Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M6A, 126 - 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
How to apply:
Download this application and send it to usaaudition@jype.com. Remember to print out the application form with your registration number and have it present at the audition.
Things to prepare for at the audition:
A. Vocal Part - One minute of singing (without MR)
B. Dancing Part - One minute of dancing to a Music CD
C. Acting / VJ / MC Part - One minute of impromptu or memorized acting (no designated script)
D. Model Part - Posing and Cat Walking
Directions:
A. A list of those who have passed will be announced individually by December 15th.
B. JYPE reserves the right to keep copies of audition footage it has filmed and received.
C. The selected final winner will have an opportunity to be trained by the JYPE Training Program. |
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Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,082 | Source: ak | Suggested by: elenko94  Both the audio and music video for the new single was released today and it's definitely something radically different from the dance music E-TRIBE has produced in the past. As expected, two versions of Mom were released - one being a ballad with a music style reminiscent of the '70s - '80s and the second being an acoustic remix.
view MOM MV here
view MOM acoustic version here |
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| Aoi Releases 2nd Full Album! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,117 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: Miki
The album has a total of 11 songs, including 'MASQUERADE' and 'VIRGIN', his first and second singles for 2009. Aoi's unique aesthetic sense could be heard from all of the songs. There are everything from fast-paced rock 'n' roll tracks to unforgettable ballads. The bonus DVD which comes with the TYPE-B album includes the music video of 'Concord'. To celebrate the release of the album, a campaign is currently being held at the Laforet Harajuku store of the visual-kei CD shop chain 'Like an Edison'. Fans are given special Aoi-produced cosmetic items!
On December 12th Aoi will hold his first ever solo concert in Japan. Fans that go to the concert will be handed out a free DVD that includes previously unreleased video footage of his concert in Paris.
Aoi participated in V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09! Make sure to check out the photo reports of the event from below!
[VRF × MJP] V-ROCK FESTIVAL'09 Photo Book
[VRF × MJP] V-ROCK FESTIVAL'09 Photo Book part2
view here |
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| Ayumi Hamasaki’s 'You Were…' Chosen As Tinkerbell Theme Song |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,148 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: fyechan  Singer Ayumi Hamasaki, 31, had her wish come true when her new song “You were…” was chosen as the theme song for the Japanese language version of Walt Disney’s animated film “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure” (“Tinkaberu to tsuki no ishi.”)
Hamasaki was chosen for the role as she “is as popular as Tinkerbell with Japanese women, and has the power to make those around her feel good,” says one industry insider. Hamasaki said: “I’m just honored to be part of something that is loved by people all over the world.”
Another of Hamasaki’s new songs – “BALLAD” – will be used as the theme song for “Sokyu no subaru” to be shown on NHK BS hi from Jan 2. Both “You were…” and “BALLAD” will go on sale Dec 29.
“Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure” opens on Dec 23. |
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| Kim Suro And Yoo Seung Ho In “Dragon Zakura” Remake |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,170 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: xhachix06  About a year ago, a remake of the Japanese drama series Dragon Zakura was being prepared to be broadcast on SBS with Park Ye Jin, Lee Hong Ki, Oh Ji Ho, etc confirmed for Korean version titled Lord of Study. Production difficulties however curtailed the production which had been hastily assembled in the first place.
But it looks like the remake will finally happen.
Production company, Drama House who last produced Painter of the Wind, announced on the 19th that they would be producing the Korean version of Dragon Zakura and that will be aired over KBS2TV in early 2010.
The story is adapted from the similarly titled Japanese manga and is about a group of students in one of the worst schools in Japan, and their challenge to get into a top university. The manga and drama adaptation has not only seen good results in reader and viewership, it has also boosted the number of Tokyo University applications by 12%.
The Korea version is expected to take a similar route as the Japanese version and will reveal to viewers the faults that lie with the Korean education system these days and their ideal education system. The drama title has not been decided yet.
Kim Suro will reprise the role of teacher Kang Suk Ho (Sakuragi Keniji), a a poor lawyer and former gang member and was played by Abe Hiroshi in the Japanese version. Yoo Seung Ho meanwhile will get the rebellious student role of Hwang Baekhyun (Yajima Yuusuke) which was played by Yamashita Tomohisa.
Auditions are currently being held for the other roles and filming will begin once everything is finalized. If everything goes according to plan, it will premiere on 4th January, 2010, replacing Invincible Lee Pyung Kang in the Mon-Tue timeslot.
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Added by: xaosmx | Date: 20 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 4,185 | Source: glay emi | Suggested by: GN0015
GLAY are currently celebrating their 15th anniversary, which led to the release of the compilation album THE GREAT VACATION, which was released in two different volumes in June and October this year. The live DVD, as the title may suggest, will also be a part of their commemorations and will feature footage from the group's performances at Nissan Stadium on August 15th and 16th.
GLAY 15th Anniversary Special THE GREAT VACATION in NISSAN STADIUM will be sold in two versions: a standard version, which will come with 21 songs from the August 16th concert split into two discs, and the complete edition, featuring 21 tracks from each performance, with a total of 42 songs. |
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| Fans Of Tomohisa Yamashita Placed Idol In Top Twitter Trending Topics |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 19 November, 2009 (3 days ago) | Views: 10,894 | 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 (3 days ago) | Views: 10,920 | Source: akp | 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 (3 days ago) | Views: 10,947 | 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 (3 days ago) | Views: 10,975 | 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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