J-Pop News
| SS501 Grabs K-Chart Win With “Love Like This” |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 16 November, 2009 (5 days ago) | Views: 18,065 | Source: akp | Suggested by: twoomnag  With an impressive haul of awards since beginning Ring Ding Dong promotions, could SHINee keep their run going, having won in the last two weeks?
There was a new contender this week on Music Bank with Baek Ji Young coming into the Top 3 with her IRIS OST song, Don't Forget Me in place of LeeSsang. SHINee and SS501 continued their third week of competition against each other with Ring Ding Dong and Love Like This respectively. SS501 was once again not performing on the night.
And in the end, it was SS501 who won their first award since starting their new album promotions as they won the K-Chart with an impressive points total of 11k+ compared to 7k+ each for SHINee and Baek Ji Young.
As SS501 was currently in Shanghai for their concert tour, a phone call was made to inform them and they thanked their fans for their support with much joy.
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| Arashi Members Discuss New Song 'My Girl'! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 15 November, 2009 (6 days ago) | Views: 23,247 | Source: music japan plus  Sakurai：Does Aiba-kun listen to 'マイガール / My Girl' when filming the drama? ['マイガール / My Girl' is the name of the Arashi new single. It is also the main theme song for the TV drama series 'マイガール / My Girl'. Aiba plays the lead role.
Aiba：Between takes 'Koharu-chan' [girl who plays the role of Aiba's character's daughter] sings for us.
Ninomiya：That's cute!
Aiba：She can perfectly sing the second verse too.
Ohno：Wow.
Ninomiya：The melody sounds appealing, so maybe that's why it's easier to remember.
Matsumoto：I don't know how the drama is going to progress, but I hope the storyline resonates with the song. I want people who see the drama to immediately feel the connection. Well, that's all on Aiba-san's shoulders (laugh).
Aiba：I'll do my best!
Sakurai：Speaking from my point of view, I want everybody to enjoy both the song and the drama.
Ninomiya：'Your' point of view?
Sakurai：After all, I'm the girl called 'My Girl'...
Everyone：(laugh)
Sakurai：Anyway, although parts of the song make you feel a bit sad, it is a great song filled with gratitude.
Ohno：Exactly. It perfectly matches the drama! The song is also used in important scenes...Even before the drama began, I had known that the song will play a vital role.
Aiba：Yeah right (laugh).
Matsumoto：10 years ago we made our debut with the song 'A･RA･SHI'. Now we've matured enough to be able to sing beautiful songs like this one. It's fun to try out these sorts of quiet songs! Or maybe I just feel that way because it's so different from 'A･RA･SHI'.
The Arashi members discussed extensively about their new song 'マイガール / My Girl'! Arashi is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. While being busy appearing in dramas and commercials, the group is steadily furthering their careers.
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| Sammi Cheng To Film Summer Holiday 2 |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 15 November, 2009 (6 days ago) | Views: 23,242 | Source: sammicheng.popz.tv  Sammi's schedule for 2010 is packed as she will be involved in 2 movies next year. Right after her concert in December, she will be shooting Summer Holiday 2 with Richie Ren and another movie directed and starred by Jan Lam.
Sammi and Jan have been good friends and Jan approached Sammi recently to be in a romantic comedy movie directed by him. The story talks about an ordinary man who meets a "small" woman. Both of them who are enemies at first becomes a couple. Investment for the movie stands at HKD20mil. A bulk of the cost will come from actor's salary and it was known that Sammi's salary alone is HKD6mil. Jan Lam who is the script writer, director and actor will pocket about HKD2.5mil.
Before being in Jan's movie, Sammi will first be shooting Jingle Ma's Summer Holiday 2. 9 years ago, the movie managed to gross HKD21mil which was quite good. In March next year, the team will be heading to Redang Island, Malaysia to shoot the second installment. The movie will talk about life after marriage where they spend everyday in the island together. It will bring out the message that it is easy to be together but staying together will lead to many arguments at home. Investment in the movie is about HKD25mil. Jingle Ma is already asking someone to write the script for him.
When talked about being in another movie with Richie, Sammi said that she is very happy and is looking forward to working with the team. She knew the story will talk about life after marriage and it will be quite fun. She said the movie will only start shooting after the year end concert and once she has some rest. |
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| Rain’s English On Fox TV ‘Good Day New York’ |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 15 November, 2009 (6 days ago) | Views: 23,255 | Source: sookyeong.wordpress.com | Suggested by: Miki  World star Rain appeared on Fox TV ‘Good Day New York’ on 13th November for an interview.
He introduced his latest Hollywood movie ‘Ninja Assassin’ on the show and also talked about the dance-off video showed on Steven Colbert Show.
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| ] Musical Starring Katori Shingo Opens In New York! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 15 November, 2009 (6 days ago) | Views: 23,250 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: yeap XD
Tarlow "Helloooo, I'm Tarlow! I'm in New York!! We've really come. After rehearsing, rehearsing and rehearsing in Japan for about two months, we again rehearsed, rehearsed and rehearsed in New York everyday for a whole week. Tomorrow we will put on a preview performance in front of an audience. Then the next day will be the opening night! Aaaaahhhh. The moment has come!! Yesterday we held a press conference. Did you see us on TV? I hope the newspapers wrote large articles about us! I still can't believe it. I can't believe we're here. I can't believe we're here in New York to perform a musical. We're going to have a fine time. We'll do our best! Tarlow is going to rock New York♪ I also pulled out a tooth here in New York...I can't drink beer...Darn..."
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| Sayo Aizawa Picks Up Perfectv Fashion Award |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 15 November, 2009 (6 days ago) | Views: 23,253 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: xhachix06  Model Sayo Aizawa, 31, wore a fabulous dress to the “SKY PerfecTV! Awards 2009” held in Tokyo recently and picked up an award on behalf of the fashion TV channel. Subscribers to the satellite broadcaster voted for programs they wanted to see again, and fashion TV won a special award.
Aizawa, who was a host for some fashion TV shows over the last year, was all smiles as she walked down the blue carpet but said she was a little nervous. Reporters then proceeded to ask her about reports she went on a date with former national soccer player Hidetoshi Nakata, 32, to which she replied: “We’ve known each other for about five years now. Unfortunately our relationship is not as exciting as has been reported.” |
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| Jerry Yan Cheng Xu Has Taken 2 Big Awards In One Month |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 14 November, 2009 (7 days ago) | Views: 18,795 | Source: nextmedia, translation by kkla@nbbbs.com | Suggested by: akicute  There is no doubt that Jerry Yan Cheng Xu is the pride of Taiwan. He has visited Japan 2 times in one month to receive awards. On the 20th of last month, he just received The Best International Jeanist Award. Yesterday, he beat American dramas, such as CSI and HEROES, winning the "SKY PERFECT TV AWARD 2009" in the category of Overseas Tv Dramas with his drama projects, such as Hot Shot and Starlit.
He left for Japan the day before, and thousand of fans squeezed into the airport. The security had no other way but guiding him to leave with the secret pathway. This time, when receiving the award in Japan, he also walked the Blue Carpet with Watanabe Ken's daughter, Anne Watanabe. Furthermore, he will be interviewed by Yomiuri Shimbun, which publication has over 10 millions copies in Japan. The inteview will be printed in the New Year Special Issue.
Yesterday, there's rumor that Jerry left JVR, but he had used its labor and resources without signing any formal contracts. Yesterday, Jerry's agent, Fenny, replied, "It's a pleasure for both Jerry and JVR to work with each other. Although no contract was signed, commission was agreed in advance. Really thank Yong Ge's (Yang) teaching and guidance. "According to source, the talent fee for their projects was always first received by JVR, and staff's pay checks were also issued by JVR. After deducting the commission, the fee was given to Jerry lastly.
Besides, there's also rumor that he and his rumored girlfriend, Guan Ying, had a trip to Thailand together. In early November, a fan posted on his fan site, (http://www.nbbbs.com/forum/index.php ) and indicated that she was on the same Bangkok to Taipei flight with Jerry. She also showed his autograph as proof. She further stated that he sat in the last row and she suspected that it's a private trip, as she commented that with his status , he shouldn't have seated in the economy class. Yesterday, Fenny said, "We have answered questions about this matter for many many times, so no more comments."
Breaking records of Jerry Yan invading Japan :
~Best selling album: On the first day of the release of his Chinese album, Freedom, it reached the 2nd place of ~Oricon's Daily Chart, and the 8th of the Weekly Chart, breaking the records of all the Chinese artistes.
~Best broadcasting channel: The Hospital, played by him, was the first TW series being broadcasted on NHK in Japan.
~Highest overseas copyright fee: The Hospital's overseas copyright fee in Japan alone was about NT40 millions, breaking the record of overseas copyright sales history
~Most number of concerts: In 2008, F4 created the record of the most number of concerts held consecutively in Japan among Chinese artistes (7 concerts consecutively with 80,000 of audiences)
~Most lovable by the media: In August, YCX was interviewed by Sankei Shimbun and it was printed on the cover page
~Highest popularity: Attended the Best Jeanist Awards in October and received the Best Jeanist Award in the international artiste category. He is the first Chinese who has received this award. |
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Added by: xaosmx | Date: 14 November, 2009 (1 week ago) | Views: 21,974 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: fyechan  Popular girl group AKB48 made their debut on Fuji TV’s popular long-running noon show “Waratte Iitomo” this week. The girls appeared on the segment “Tele-shocking Corner,” making it the first time in the show’s history that 33 people have participated simultaneously.
Seeing the troupe lined up on stage, host Tamori said in awe, “I haven’t seen this many young girls on here in a long time.” Tamori took it upon himself to introduce all 33 members, but by the time he was finished, the segment had run out of time. |
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| Oguri Shun Drenched In 30 Litres Of Water! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 14 November, 2009 (1 week ago) | Views: 21,968 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: Sodonii96
Asked about the filming, he seemed slightly embarrassed about making the following comment. "With each take I got soaked, so I had to change my underwear about ten times. I don't remember changing my underwear so many times in my whole life." The commercial has begun to be aired from November 12th.
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| SM’s Official Stand, “Dong Bang Shin Ki’s Comeback Next Year |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 14 November, 2009 (1 week ago) | Views: 21,961 | Source: sookyeong | Suggested by: Miki  SM Entertainment revealed their stand for their discord with trio Hero JaeJoong, Xiah JunSu and Micky YooChun of group Dong Bang Shin Ki through reports on 13th november.
SM Entertainment said, “We gave the deadline for the 3 members to give us a reply about Dong Bang Shin Ki’s comeback in Korea next year by 12th November previously during our press conference on 2nd November. But we did not get any response. This has hence make the group’s comeback in Korea next year impossible.”
SM Entertainment also added, “The trio has agreed to carry out the schedule planned on basis of the basic contract between the company and the group before the court during the time when the trial was on going. But after part of the trial judgement came out, the trio said they will not participate or the coming concert performance on 21st November in Chin which is part of their Asian concert tour performances decided as of June 2008, and for subsequent concert performance, they have stated that they may not be participating for them.”
“We will decline the idea for the 3 to promote as Dong Bang Shin Ki. This will have adverse effects on our company’s artistes as well as concert performances scheduled in China.” |
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