J-Pop News
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 27 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 24,695 | Source: natalie | Suggested by: fyechan  R&B artist DOUBLE (34) is putting her musical activities on hold. According to the announcement on her official website last Friday, she is being treated for an urgent medical condition.
It was revealed that DOUBLE has been suffering from nervous gastritis for a while, but her condition has recently worsened to include severe stomach pains, nausea, and dizziness. She will immediately undergo treatment, requiring her to take a break from work, including live concerts and DJ activities. She already canceled one appearance at an event on Friday, the day the announcement was made. |
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Added by: xaosmx | Date: 27 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 24,694 | Source: natalie | Suggested by: kai09  Popular singer Amuro Namie has announced the release of her long-awaited ninth original album for December 16th.
It has been over two years since namie's latest album PLAY came out. This new album, though currently untitled, is being hyped by the media and her fans due to the release of her explosive best-of album BEST FRICTION in July 2008, which has sold over 1,700,000 copies since its release date.
The album is expected to come with a total of 12 tracks, including all four songs used in "Vidal Saasson" commercials: WILD, Dr., COPY THAT and MY LOVE. It will go on sale in both CD and CD+DVD editions, with the latter including the music videos of WILD, Dr. and four other brand-new tracks. |
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| [drama] EXILE KENCHI And NAOTO To Make Drama Debut |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 27 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 20,672 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: yeap XD
The main characters of the comedy drama are a pro boxer (KENCHI) who has never fought even once from eating too much and failing to lose weight, and a younger boxer (NAOTO) who tricks the other boxer into wolfing down all kinds of delicious dishes. In the drama the two will show off bodies as lithe and muscular as real boxers, and will also appear in realistic fight scenes. KENCHI commented "I learned that it was important to make sure you're working in sync with the other actors. Please sit back and enjoy the show." NAOTO promoted the drama with these words. "It was the first time I acted, and I found it both exciting and exhilarating. Since everyone here in Japan is so obsessed with dieting, I think the drama will be easy to relate to."
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| SS501’s Kim HyunJoong Talks About The Swine Flu |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 25 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 26,382 | Source: kbites  SS501 now is officially back in Korea promoting their new song off the album ‘Rebirth’ known as ‘Love Like This.’ Kim HyunJoong, the leader of SS501, in particular, had to go through some hard times when he was diagnosed with the Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 Virus.
HyunJoong confesses the hard times he endured with the swine flu.
During September (which had been already a bad month for the boy kpop idols) Kim HyunJoong was diagnosed with H1N1 virus. Now he confesses how much painful it actually was. “Being alone in the room, it was painful,” he confesses. In addiction, he added, “My temperature rose up to also 40 degrees celsius (104 degrees in fahrenheit), diarrhea and coughing conditions were the worst, and the symptoms that went along with the cold was the worst thing of all. But most importantly, the hardest thing of all was being all alone captured in the room to myself.”
Park JungMin had also stated, “Since he was the team leader, we were worried about him alot, also we were suffering from hard times because of the album recording, we even thought we was going to die like this, and if this album was going to be gone.” Kim HyunJoong also added on to JungMin by saying, “While I was in the hospital, there were people dying from the swine flu in the room next to me and I was scared.”
To make sure that his fans wouldn’t worry too much, he smiled and said, “Right now, I recovered 100% and we all prepared the album with happiness and hardwork.” He also made sure to wish K.Will, who had recently been diagnosed with the swine flu, a quick recovery. |
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| Miriam @ New Album Autograph Session |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 25 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 26,383 | Source: miriamyeung-sg.com  Miriam went to Mongkok for an autograph session of her new album "Actually I Have Been Happy" and attracted over hundred fans. Miriam has joined Amusic for 3 years plus and there have always een rumours of her and boss Leon Lai not being on good terms in work. And is rumoured to leave Leon's company to join sister company's East Asia Records, or even starting her own company under the support of big boss Lin Jianyue.
Miriam is being asked about her record contract and she admitted she hasn't decide to renew or not, "There are different stages of work in life. I'll complete my work on hand then consider about where to go. Of course I hope my management and record company are under the same boss. The relation of artiste and manager is like a couple, having opinions and persistence in them. For example like marriage, mine has bloomed, hence the decision relies on how much sincerity and how deep is the relationship. My first consideration will be old company. Lin Jianyue is very supportive of me and takes care of me. Leon Lai has given me many new experience, thoughts and opinions in music these 3 years." Will her relationship will Leon bloom? Miriam didn't answer directly, "Depends on heaven! People used to think I can't get married. So depends on sincerity and opinions."
East Asia Records has Sammi Cheng who's opening 10 concert shows during year end. If Miriam were to go over to East Asia Records, wouldn't she be afraid of fighting with Sammi? "I spent quite a bit of sincerity and effort in building my music foundation. My position has surpassed the record company's limits. Since Capital Artistes Era, I've been an individual, most importantly is to produce my own album. To have heart is the basic requirement!" Not afraid of comparison? "Have been compared for 10 years since I entered this line! If you don't compare us, I'll be more disappointed! Next year is my 15th year in this line. Whatever bad terms and gossips have been rumoured, just recycling subjects. Most importantly is the media can hand in their homework." Miriam has booked 50 tickets to Sammi's concert for friends but she's not sure if she'll have time to go watch. If Sammi invites her as guest, will she agree? "I wish so but depends on the company's arrangement."
During the autograph session, one of the fans was sick and fainted. Security guards helped her into the CD shop and called police for help. Miriam helped to disperse the people in the shop so that the fan can get more fresh air. Was Miriam scared by it? She said, "I had been a nurse, used to seeing situations. Accidents often happen during filming but in an autograph session, it's the first time." She has asked for the fan's contact and will send her regards later on.
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| BEAST Gets In A Car Accident! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 25 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 26,441 | Source: akp | Suggested by: aaronetic yan  Rookie group BEAST got in a car accident today. Though they were involved in a car crash, the boys weren't hurt in anyway.
Because they are not injured, they will still perform on Inkigayo tomorrow with no problem.
The accident occurred during the day on the Seoul Han-Nam Bridge after they were coming back from Music Core and driving to their dance rehearsal location. Cube Entertainment described the tiny accident. "The car in front wasn't looking back and it was switching lanes without noticing that BEAST's car was right behind. It was a small accident where the two cars bumped into each other."
BEAST's representatives continued to say, "The members were surprised but no one was hurt."
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| New Ayumi Hamasaki Single |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 25 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 21,688 | Source: jame-world.com | Suggested by: lisimc  Pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki has set the release of her third single this year, titled You were... / BALLAD, for December 16th.
You were... / BALLAD will be Ayumi's 47th single and it is said to feature two ballads to match the winter season. Besides both main songs, it will also include the brand-new track RED LINE ～for TA～ and all songs' instrumental counterparts.
The single will be available to purchase in three editions, two of which will come with DVDs. The CD-only edition will include all six songs mentioned above, plus an orchestra version of Sunset ～LOVE is ALL～ and a special mix of You were.... The two CD+DVD editions will come with the PV for both title tracks, but will each feature different extra content. One version will include the making-of for You were..., plus the special mix of the same song on the CD, while the other will feature the making-of for BALLAD, plus the orchestra version of Sunset ～LOVE is ALL～. |
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| YUI To Write Song Based On "Attack Pledge" |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 24 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 31,746 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: ShikabaneHime  On October 7th YUI released her new single 'It's all too much / Never say die' and it became No.1 on the Oricon Singles Ranking. Now YUI announced that she will start working on her next song. The new track will be part of a campaign to encourage high school students who are taking correspondence course programs. Students make oaths stating that they will constantly try to reach new heights for their future. The 'attack pledges' will be sent to YUI, and with those oaths in mind YUI will write a song to show support for those students.
YUI commented about the song, and also cheered on the students. "The song will become a reminder for both you and me to never forget our roots, our initial aggressiveness. Everyone goes through harsh and hard times, and it might seem easier to just give up. But I became what I am now today by facing and fighting those feelings. I sincerely encourage you to do the same. Let's continue our drive forward!"
YUI is planning to finish writing the song by January 2010 (no schedules for the song's release have been announced). The song will then be used in TV commercials for '進研ゼミ高校講座 / Shinken Zemi High School Course' [correspondence course program] from January 2010. From among the students who sent 'attack pledges' 30,000 winners will get to download the truetone version of the song for free. |
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| Kusanagi Tsuyoshi Defeats SMAP Members To Win Best Actor Buzzer Beat Scoops Multiple Drama Awards |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 24 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 31,198 | Source: asianfanatics.net | Suggested by: akicute  With the new season well on its way, it's time to announce the results from last season's dramas.
Fuji TV's Getsu 9 drama 'Buzzer Beat', starring Yamashita Tomohisa and Kitagawa Keiko took in numerous awards, including the Best Drama Award from Nikkan Sports' 13th Summer Drama Grand Prix and The Television Magazine's 62th Drama Academy. After his bout of public indecency earlier in the year, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi seemed to have redeemed himself with 'Ninkyo Helper'. He beat out fellow SMAP member Kimura Takuya and Katori Shingo to win the Best Actor award.
'Buzzer Beat' won four awards from Nikkan Sports' 13th Drama Grand Prix, including Best Drama, Best Actor and Actress Awards for Yamashita and Kitagawa and Best Supporting Actress for Kanjiya Shihori. In second and third place for the Best Drama category were 'Orthros no Inu' starring Nishikido Ryo and 'Ninkyo Helper' starring Kusanagi. All three dramas had artistes from Johnny's Entertainment.
Although Yamashita and Kitagawa were not favoured by the judges for the 62th Drama Academy, their drama 'Buzzer Beat' snatched the Best Drama Award. It garnered another win for Fuji TV in the Getsu 9 drama slot. Their last win for a Getsu 9 was two years ago for the drama 'Galileo'. The cast and crew of 'Buzzer Beat' should also feel proud for winning the Best Screenplay and Best Themesong Awards.
Kusanagi made a surprising comback to beat Yamashita for the Best Actor title. While fellow SMAP members Kimura and Katori both had dramas airing last season ('Mr. Brain' for Kimura and 'Kochikame' for Katori), it seems like their chances at winning were not meant to be this time around. Kimura placed third in the Best Actor category, while 'Mr. Brain' ranked third in the reader's poll for Best Drama, but only reached fifth place when voted by journalists and jury members. 'Kochikame' did not even make it in the top five.
The Best Actress Award went to Matsushima Nanako for 'Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 4', while the Best Supporting Actor Award went to Sakai Masato for 'Kanryotachi no Natsu'. The most surprising win was for Kuroki Meisa in the Best Supporting Actress category for the drama 'Ninkyo Helper', while Kitagawa was bumped to third place.
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @asianfanatics.net |
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| SS501 Releases “Love Like This” MV Teaser |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 24 October, 2009 (4 weeks ago) | Views: 31,212 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: Miki  SS501 fans were originally looking forward to seeing their idols strut their stuff on stage with their comeback single, Love Like This after a long hiatus on the 23rd.
But Music Bank was canceled a few days before its scheduled broadcast because of their decision to show a live telecast of a baseball game, meaning that SS501 will make their return a day later on Music Core instead. But there was still some joy for SS501 fans because DSP Media has just released the MV teaser for Love Like This.
View the teaser HERE |
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