J-Pop News
| 'Naka-Naka Combo' Returns For This Year's Kohaku |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 24,035 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: fyechan  NHK’s long-running New Year’s Eve musical show, “Kohaku Uta Gassen,” will this year again be hosted by SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, 37, and actress Yukie Nakama, 30. The “Naka-Naka combo” debuted on the 57th annual program in 2006. Nakai has hosted the show five times in total, more than anyone aside from NHK announcers, while this will be Nakama’s fourth outing.
Nakai pledged to give his all in supporting the country’s best singers, while Nakama confessed that, “I’m a little nervous, but happy to know I’ll be hosting the show with a Kohaku veteran again.”
This year marks the program’s 60th anniversary.
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| Junpei Mizobata Named 'Face Of The Year' |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 24,039 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: akicute  Popular actor Junpei Mizobata, 20, has been selected as Nikkei Trendy Magazine’s “Face of the Year.” Mizobata was chosen for his future potential, having already appeared in numerous TV dramas, variety shows and movies, but the star himself was much more humble. “This is really an honor. I’d like to retie my ‘fundoshi’ (belt) and work hard to live up to everyone’s expectations,” he commented with an old but eloquent saying.
When asked if anything has changed since he became famous, he laughed, “I get told by the older women around my neighborhood, ‘I’m glad I got to see someone who’s on TV before I die.’”
Hiroiki Ariyoshi, 35, who is currently enjoying a second wave of popularity, was chosen as “Celeb with the sharpest tongue,” and smirked as he revealed to the press his secret to not becoming a one-hit wonder: currying favor with the media.
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| PUFFY’s Yumi Yoshimura Back On The Single Scene |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 23,797 | Source: japantoday.com | Suggested by: akicute  Yumi Yoshimura, 34, of J-pop duo PUFFY, has broken up with actor Nao Omori, 37, according to the current edition of weekly tabloid Shukan Josei. The pair started seeing each other in 2006 and moved in together last year, and were often spotted together shopping or engaging in other activities.
But the sight of delivery trucks outside their home in September was an ominous sign, and a large number of belongings were loaded on the trucks. A female neighbor said that there were always two cars outside the home, but on this day two cars became one, and Omori lived there by himself for a little longer before moving out too. She added the property is on the rental market for some 450,000 a month.
Yoshimura and Omori were reportedly close to marrying, after making a wedding reservation at a Tokyo shrine last November.
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| Fans Praise Mizushima Hiro For Taking Care Of His Wife |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 19,711 | Source: asianfanatics.net | Suggested by: akicute  Although busy with his new drama and soon-to-be-released photobook, popular Japanese star Mizushima Hiro cleared his hectic schedule to accompany his wife, Ayaka, to the hospital for checkups. It seems he's kept the promise he made when he first announced their marriage. In doing so, he has earned countless praises from his fans for being a 'doting husband'.
According to the new issue of Flash magazine, after announcing their marriage back in April of this year, Ayaka has taken a break from her career to concentrate on her health. Even though Mizushima has been busy with work, he has always kept her as his top priority. He took time off to go with her to the doctors. They appeared walking hand in hand, looking very much like a loving couple. During their marriage announcement, Mizushima had promised to 'protect his wife'. It seems like he's kept his word!
Japanese media has revealed that Mizushima is currently busy with filming his drama 'Tokyo Dogs' as well as preparing for the release of his third photobook, which will come out on the 7th next month. The photobook is titled 'Water Island~PEACE' and will be a lot more provocative than his earlier works. Not only will he be revealing his back side, but many shots will be suggestive from the bottom down. According to workers from the shoot, they were quite shocked at how daring he was after seeing the images.
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @asianfanatics.net |
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| Johnny's Jr. Youngest Ever Group Formed! |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 19,479 | Source: musicjapanplus.jp | Suggested by: Sodonii96
The main theme song for the film titled 'スノープリンス / Snow Prince' will be sung by 'Snow Prince Gasshodan'. ['Gasshodan; 合唱団' means 'choir'.] They will release their debut CD on December 2nd.
The limited period group is made up of 11 Johnny's Jr. members and will perform until January next year. The oldest member Kishimoto Shintaro is 13, while the youngest is 8 year old Chino Aoi. Four other members are 9 years old, so half the group is younger than 10. With an average age of 10.5, they have become the youngest group in Johnny's history. The previous title holder was Nakayama Yuma w/B.I.Shadow which debuted in April. Their average age was 14.6 at the time they released their debut single, so Snow Prince Gasshodan 'won' by a large margin. The 11 members appeared wearing matching tuxedos and sang their debut song. Their 'pop opera' song used Debussy's 'clair de lune' as a motif. Debussy's masterpiece was also used in the film. The lyrics were written by playwright Nojima Shinji. The members who haven't yet reached puberty sang in high-tone voices, and the 200 fans warmly cheered them while calling out "Kawaii! [可愛い; cute]" During the photo session 12 year old leader Morimoto made the nervous younger members such as Chino relax by telling them "Come on, smile cheerfully!" Morimoto also revealed his thoughts about the group. "We rehearsed and played together. It was fun because it felt like I was with friends at school |
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| Cassiopeia Releases An Official Statement About SME's Allegations |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 19,464 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: Sodonii96  Members of the Korean Cassiopeia, TVXQ/DBSK's official fanclub, have released their official statement regarding SM Entertainment's press conference regarding legal dispute involving DBSK which took place yesterday(02.11.). Here is the translated version of their statement:
We 800,000 Cassiopeians would like to announce our official view in this statement. With accusations and allegations flying everywhere, we announce this in order to show the fanclub's official standing on this matter. This statement is made by union of numerous DBSK fan cafes and we present this in the name of Cassiopeia.
First of all, we would like to say that, as fans of DBSK, we support DBSK and will not do anything to betray their trust in us. We will not trust anything besides words that come out of the DBSK members' mouths, and we ask SME to stop actions that are intended to confuse and divide the fans.
We Cassiopeians are very disappointed in SME for holding press conference and releasing signed documents in the name of Yunho and Changmin. As the management company of DBSK, SME must not forget their job and must stop their actions intended to defame the members of DBSK and break the group apart. Also, according the the court ruling made on the 27th, SME must not make deals with third parties in the name of the three members and cannot interfere with individual works or those members. Please keep the court's order.
To everyone who is reading this statement, please remember: the members did not take legal actions because of the issues regarding the cosmetics business. They started this lawsuit because of illegal contract length of 13 years. We fans do not understand why SME is silent about the issue of the contract length and is trying to focus everyone's attention on the cosmetics fiasco. The goal of this lawsuit was to nullify or edit contract between SME and the three members, and we believe that they did not intend to end DBSK or move onto another management company. Also, we would like to address to reporters who sensationalize and create rumours related to this press conference. Please be careful with your sources.
We would like to ask SME one more time to not make the three members' reputation and rights suffer with claims that have never been proven, and we would like to ask the citizens of Korea to stop creating rumours and defame DBSK. We would like to show our condolences toward this controversy.
As Cassiopeians, the fans of DBSK, we will keep our attention focused to the future actions of DBSK and SME. We will continue to side with DBSK. DBSK and fans never doubt.
-- November 2nd, 2009, Cassiopeia, the fanclub of DBSK |
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| SHINee Member Jong-hyun Has H1N1 |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 04 November, 2009 (2 weeks ago) | Views: 19,400 | Source: popseoul.com | Suggested by: MIROTIC  With Korea on high alert with the H1N1 virus, schools have shut down and people in the peak of health have died.
And now, Jong-hyun of the boy group, SHINee has contracted the swine flu. He is now at the hospital receiving treatment.
As for the rest of the boys of SHINee, they will continue their promotions for their latest track, “Ring Ding Dong”
Jong-hyun went to the hospital with flu symptoms on November 2nd.
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| Oricon Singles Daily Ranking (11.02.2009) |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 03 November, 2009 (3 weeks ago) | Views: 23,702 | Source: asianfanatics.net  1. Kanjani8 - Kyu☆Jo☆Show!! = 89314
2. Yusuke- Ichyo = 15065
3. BIGBANG - Koe wo Kikasete = 4297
4. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Tokimeki Rumba
5. KinKi Kids - Swan Song
6. fripSide - only my railgun
7. UVERworld - Kanashimi wa Kitoo
8. Hilcrhyme - Shunkashuto
9. Hirai Ken - Boku wa Kimi no Koi wo Suru
10. BREAKERZ - Love Fighter ~Koi no Battle~
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| Oricon Albums Daily Ranking (11.02.2009) |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 03 November, 2009 (3 weeks ago) | Views: 23,674 | Source: asianfanatics.net  1. Bon Jovi - The Circle = 7477
2. Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson This Is It = 6609
3. Sukima Switch - Nayuta to Fukashigi = 5571
4. Ryu Si Won - Kaleidoscope
5. Ayaka - ayaka's History 2006-2009
6. Arashi - All the BEST! 1999-2009
7. Shibata Jun - Ghost Writer
8. Nirvana - Live at Reading
9. GLAY - The Great Vacation Vol.2 ~Super Best Of GLAY~
10. Hexagon All Stars - We Love Hexagon II
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| Big Bang Releases ‘Hallelujah’ MV! |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 03 November, 2009 (3 weeks ago) | Views: 16,608 | Source: sookyeong.wordpress.com | Suggested by: akicute  The MV to Big Bang’s new song ‘Hallelujah’ has been released!
After giving us a tease previously, the MV to the OST song to ongoing KBS drama IRIS has been revealed on 3rd November!
You can watch the full MV HERE |
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