Nakajima Kari

Infinite Seoul Dream Concert Contest

2009-07-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

Please vote for Kari!

http://www.youtube.com/group/dreamconcertenglish#play/recent/0/eZonZ_x9B-Y

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Hey! Say! CONTEST Regarding Changes & Updates

2009-07-21T06:06:00.000-07:00

Hey! Say! CONTEST has been getting a lot of notice! Thank you everyone! But not as many entries as we wanted! We want to reach at least 100! So in order to reach that I've decided to extend the deadline to August 15th! Hopefully, that's enough time for people to make more entries!

Also for the prizes. I was only able to obtain DCT, Your Seed, & MnSB Limited Edition. Ultra Music Power Limited Edition CD will be replaced not to worry! I deeply apologize as I could not get my hands on the first single. If you are the winner I will inform you what I will replace it with.

Truly sorry for the inconvenience! Please keep sending in entries and show your support!

Kari's Tired Of Updating?

2009-07-21T06:00:00.001-07:00

It's harder than you think to update. So maybe I'll take a break a little longer than expected.

I blog about idols I admire, for the pure truth that they all inspire me. Many of you know it's my own dream to make my debut within a girl group. (Whether under a Korean or Japanese label I'm still unable to decide). I would love to audition somewhere, but truthfully I just don't have the transportation to attend them.

I appreciate that there are the few people that truly support my dream. I guess updating news on latest idols has me wanting to stop because I want to be in their position as well. I'll do my best to update ASAP, until then I'll be practicing!

Minho Shows His Love For MJ

2009-07-21T05:55:00.000-07:00

In recent Vogue photoshoot tribute to Micheal Jackson, SHINee member Minho was dressed by Ha SangBaek.

Oricon Mid Year Album Sales Ranking For 2009

2009-07-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Here are the Top 10 sales figures:

1. Mr Children - "Supermarket Fantasy" (1.2 million)

2. Exile - "Exile Ballad Best" (807k)

3. Dreams Come True - "Do Your Dreams come true?" (632k)

4. Reiorome - "Remio Best" (471k)

5. Ikimono-Gakari - "My Song Your Song" (404k)

6. Koda Kumi - "Trick" (385k)

7. Ayumi - "Next Level" (363k)

8. RADWIMPS - "Arutokorni no Teiri" (314k)

9. Unicorn - "Shamble" (250k)

10. TVXQ / Tohoshinki - "The Secret Code" (248k)

Big congrats to Mr Children, Exile, & Dreams Come True(!) for continuing to prove that they are the best that Japan has to offer! Also a special congrats to a couple of my personal favorites Koda Kumi & Ayumi!

This is quite the big news in Korean Entertainment (& Japan) for TVXQ to have reached the top 10. I love the guys and all, but I myself am surprised. Considering they are the only non-Japanese group to have made it to the top 10! (Though their album "Share The World/We Are made it to 15th place). Amazing job guys! Keep on making us proud!

In Other News Of The Rankings:

-KAT-TUN had 237,000 sales for "Break the Records -by you & for you-"

-Utada had 228,000 sales for "This is The One."

-BoA who released a combo "Best Album and American Debut album" was ranked 25th with a sales figure of 131,000.

Jasmine Will Be Bigger Than Any Other Artist

2009-06-30T23:33:00.000-07:00

She's often referred to as the next Utada Hikaru, but not much else is known about her. The nationwide media has shown barely a glimpse of young singer Jasmine (20), but her single "Sad to Say" has already topped the digital download charts. It's being reported as the first time an artist has reached No.1 on the charts before making their official debut, which Jasmine did a week later on June 24. The song hasn't even benefited from a TV commercial tie up, and its success has been mostly through online viral marketing and the comparisons with Utada. She also wrote her own songs from the start and did all her pre-debut promotions only on the radio. Jasmine says she considers Utada a big influence but was first inspired to become a singer at the age of 13 after seeing a gospel choir perform at the US military base in Yokota. She dropped out of high school in the tenth grade and passed an audition with Sony Music a year later. She has since performed in clubs and appears every Thursday on the J-Wave radio station. No doubt we'll be hearing a lot more from this young singer.

It's not just the way she looks that is getting attention. (Though it did make me think, Lady Gaga)? The song is just pure talent. I really love her voice! She's definately become a new idol for me! (Although is it ironic that I just finished Sophmore year)? She undoubtedly has the talent and rhythm to reach the top (as she already has) but how long can she hold onto the popularity ~~(of being a newcomer)~~? Personally, her voice really does remind me of that of Utada Hikaru. Wouldn't it be awesome if they did a duet together? Two amazing voices in one performance! (Let's hope!)

Go Jasmine!

Genie Isn't Just A Last THREE Letter Change At The End Of Gee

2009-06-30T23:29:00.000-07:00

It's also selling 3 times faster!

It is said that So Nyeo Shi Dae’s new song ‘Tell me Your Wish’ is faster selling as compared to their previous hit ‘Gee’ released earlier this year.

According to Hanteo, ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ has sold over 24K copies offline in just 2 days into its release. Back then with the song ‘Gee’, So Nyeo Shi Dae managed to sell over 23K copies only after 1 week into its release.

The girls are also hitting the 100K mark for all their 3 albums released, a sales volume that even the country’s best male idol group will find it hard to achieve.

It seems that the song ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ is gaining popularity faster than ‘Gee’, the song went up to realtime chart at #1 on the day of its release on 22nd June.

The song then went up to #6 immediately on 23rd June on music charts, ‘Gee’ had went up to #10 positions on music charts on first time back then. And right now the song is up #1 on various music charts, bringing back the So Nyeo syndrome.

Akon's Manila Concert Postponed

2009-06-30T23:27:00.000-07:00

MANILA - The much-awaited comeback concert of international R&B artist Akon here has been moved to a later date reportedly due to influenza A(H1N1) virus.

Akon’s concert was originally slated on July 4 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City but “due to unforeseen circumstances” it has been moved to October 23. "SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon" reported that the organizers had been forced to postpone his concert due to H1N1.

In a taped message aired on SNN, the Senegalese-American singer-songwriter extended his apology to all his fans who already bought the tickets."

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our concert has been postponed for the 23rd of October. Make sure you will come and we apologize for the changes that we have to make but remember those tickets that were purchased are still valid for the concert. You can bring the same tickets to the concert on the 23rd of October. Thank you all and we will see you there," Akon said. In 2004, Akon became popular with the release of "Locked Up,” his first single from his debut album “Trouble.” His second album, “Konvicted,” earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single "Smack That."

In his upcoming second concert, he is expected to sing his hits from his third album, “Freedom.” Filipino international performer Billy Crawford will be Akon’s special guest.

Big Bang Go, Go, GO!!

2009-06-30T23:18:00.001-07:00

Official YG Entertainment YouTube account has released the Official Music Video of Big Bang's GO!!

I am loving the whole techno style with this entire album. (Maybe they took the path because it's also huge in Japan). Uhm. The guys are just AMAZING. 'nuff said. Seriously, how can you not love them and find them completely awesome? Freestyling to this song is an aboslute must. && feel free to sing along, though I don't think anyone else can rock it like the guys can! The style for the MV just killed me. (In a good way)! I mean it just added to the whole techno effect. I just wish their weren't the 'back up' dancers, and that the whole MV just focused on the guys.

Say B-I-G to the BANG!

2NE1 Wants You To Know They Don't Care

2009-06-30T23:12:00.000-07:00

Mid-Tempo R&B with a Reggae Melody, 2NE1 release the 2nd track of their first Mini Album titled 'I Don't Care'.

Okay now seriously, this album is just asking to get bought. 2NE1 seriously never fail to amaze their fans (including me). Loving the vocals in 'I Don't Care' because it really shows that they don't have to bust it out rapper style to rock it. Aside from 2NE1 being 'Female Big Bang' which probably gained them most of their popularity in the beginning, they've proven they can do well and go far on their own (with their own identity)! (With Teddy by their side of course!) 2NE1 Fighting! Jjang!

Their Mini Album will be released July 10th!

Please Support The Artist By Buying The CD
Mini Album - 2NE1

A 'Magical' Time

2009-06-30T07:11:00.000-07:00

So what did Kari do today? Hmm..

SHE TOOK HER FIRST TRIP TO DISNEYLAND! =D HONG KONG! WITH ZOEY!

Lol, it's actually my first trip to any Disneyland (unless you want to count that time I went to Disneyland Paris)! It was a very 'Magical' (as the MTR station would say) day! Zoey says it's because we're magical people. Which really can you deny? Zoey is magical in all good aspects and Kari is magically annoying & immature! :3

Highlights! Step by step! ^^

[Pictures & Videos will be available as I force Zoey to locate her USB]

1) WENT IN THE WRONG DIRECTION

Maybe it's only us that have EVER done this. (Because we're magical)? But when we walked into Disneyland (off the MTR) we just followed a huge crowd of people, who we believed were entering the park early. We were WRONG. We followed them into a deep right turn through bushes (which now that I think about it why would they pick such a hard place for their customers to go into and follow?) and thought we were going the correct way. It wasn't until we reached an ID check that we realized we went the wrong way. We thought it was to gain admittance into the park. The man didn't tell us otherwise, as he thought we were tourist and wouldn't understand Chinese (since we kept speaking English) and just mumbled the entire time (I guess not being to confident in his English) and failed to tell us that the path we followed was a way for WORKERS ONLY to get ready for the park to open. So we of course were a little embarrassed at our mistake (but seriously it's a hilaroius first memory to have of Disney) but laughed mostly because of the guy who just kept speaking gibberish. :)

2) NOT REALIZING THE PARK OPENED @ 10

We had bought our tickets, which now we realize should bring a Hong Kong Citizen ID Card [or Student ID like Zoey] to get your ticket cheaper! And we had arrived at about 9 and didn't know the park opened at 10, so yeah, we had lots of time to kill. But on the way the BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT of our day was found! :3

3) STITCH & ANGEL HATS

We did take pics of these hats and us wearing them! (3 Lucky people shall recieve an autographed copy from Zoey & Kari! ;D) Originally we were just waiting around the front of the park looking at shopping carts. And DANG! Everything was so expensive. The Stitch & Angel hats Zoey found were $195 HK ($25 US). I first persuaded Zoey not to get the Angel one she really wanted, as it would be a waste of money that we could spend on food. (Which I kind of regret~). But we both ended up getting the hats. Zoey = Angel. Kari = Stitch. Were there any doubts in the choices? xD They are adorable and looks like they are eating our heads and we're giving them piggy back rides (on our heads)! (Well at least Stitch looks like he's eating my head xD;;)

4) RIDES! RIDES! && MORE RIDES!

In Order Of Best Rides:

1. Space Mountain - Mostly because we rode it 9 times without getting bored. It was the most fun ride out of the entire park as it was the ONLY rollercoaster! But seriously, the parts with going down (skipping a heartbeat) and the posing for pictures was something to look forward to in the ride! We rode in front twice, 2nd row 3 times, 3rd row 3 times, 4th row twice? (Wait..that'd make it 10 times we rode...Oh well, I forget exact numbers -fails at being Asian-) It was super fun even after we memorized the track! xD;; Making other people scream is funny, && I'm super proud of Zoey for getting over her short-lived fear! ;D

2. Buzz Lightyear - Fun shooting game that takes up time and you can get on really quickly! It's fun to check out your score and try and kill Zoey! ;D -shot- There was a moving Buzz Lighyear & Etch-A-Sketch you can see while lining up! (You are not the boss of me)! So this entire ride just plainly isn't boring, but after you know where to shoot, you're going to wish for something new.

3. Winnie The Pooh - This must've been the most adorable ride, in the history of amusement park rides! It tells the story of Pooh (which we really didn't listen too) but the effot people put into building these cute scenes that would pop out and you and make you admire the beauty is just amazing. It's pretty much a one time ride, but I highly recommend it as it is a MUST! (For girls)! Plus there's a cute picture you can take at the end! (As mentioned before 3 of them with our Stitch & Angel hats)!

5) FAST PASS!

Okay, I seriously wish we learned about fast passes earlier. But if we had, we probably wouldn't have killed as much time. (Unless we decided to ride Space Mountain & play Buzz Lightyear some more)! Fast pass is something you can get with your ticket, using machines located outside right next to the ride itself. The fast pass works within the hour of --:45 to --:45 (Ex: 3:45 - 4:45). It's great because you don't have to wait in line as long and reach the ride faster! But the problem is you can only hold one fast pass at a time. We had tried to cheat by getting both Buzz Lightyear & Space Mountain ones (which we didn't think was wrong at the time) but you can't have a fast pass for one ride, and then another. (As that would be unfair to other customers). Truthfully, the wait for rides (or at least Space Mountain) were durable, so we had gotten 2 fast passes to Buzz Lightyear and 1 to Space Mountain!

6) DRINKS

We only drank coke, and then Zoey bought herself a Fanta at Disneyland. OMG! Seriously, we should've snuck in our own drinks, because I swear we lost 10 pounds walking through that park, not eating anything, and barely having anything to drink for 9 whole hours!

7) PICTURES WITH THE CHARACTERS

We only did when we first entered the park to take a picture with Stitch. The line was very short, but the wait took forever, and it was in the burning sun. Not something I'd recommend considering we didn't even end up getting the picture not having enough time and finding it pointless. Though, I wish we got the people in costume's autographs! ;D

Really it was an amazing experience! :3 It was also Zoey's first time at Disneyland too! So even more fun! ^^ We got to experience all the fun of Disney together! x3 I guess we're juts magical (?) that way that we can have fun wherever together! xD (Because the rides at disney are really baby-ish). Love hanging out with this kid! :3 She is super awesome! ^0^ MTR ride was tiring after hanging out at the park all day. But at least Zoey will be able to say today was NOT boring! ;] ♥

NYC Boys Do Not Exist

2009-06-28T22:42:00.001-07:00

'NYC Boys' perform on School Kakumei.

So lyrics are still as cheesy as ever. && Excuse me? 'New York City Boys?' I still don't understand why it's so cool to make it big in America. (Well I do, but I still find it pointless). Anyways the performances overall was really nice to watch. Good to see 3 of my BOYS in the front on the floor, but then turn back into JE juniors suddenly. Seriously, where is the time for my BOYS? I'm not complaining of how this song is a Yamada & Chinen duet though. Another 2 our of 10 of my boys! Considering this basically is THEIR program and nYC Boys was all about them anyways it's nice to see. (But my BOYS need to shine now! I don't want them to remain in the background!) The people in the performance are Yamada, Chinen, Hokuto, Fuma, & Yuugo. Yuma, Kento, (& Shintaro) were busy filming for 'Vampire Boy' which seems to be a promising drama! I think I'll really enjoy it! (Especially Yuma's character, because seriously I'm falling for him OUTSIDE of JE. Inside JE he still stinks & I hate him!)

NYC Boys (& Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow) will release their singles July 15th! Remember to support the artist and BUY the CDs!

--->YesAsia<---

Okay, I'm not trying to be an anti or anything. But it's obvious a huge majority of us hate the idea of YUMA w/ B.I. Shadow because it just shines on ONE of it's members. If sales rank low for their debut CD, do you think Johnny's willl realize his mistake and change the idea when the next single comes around? Think about it! Buy the CD & show support! NYC Boys is a for sure buy because Yamada & Chinen are the main focused (They just put Yuma's name in there to try and make him more popular and plus they needed the 'New' in 'New York City') & I gotta show the love I got for my boys! But I can't say I'll buy Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow's because I hate the concept.

OMG MY BABY!

2009-06-28T21:55:00.000-07:00

And this time I am not talking about Ryutaro. (Although I have to look out for him too♥) What is with people trying to hurt the poor youngest ones of groups? This time it takes place in Korea, SHINee's maknae TaeMin is said to be harrassed and abused in school. Netizens are not letting this go unoticed, and I'm sure everyone knows of the news by now. Evidence in a girl's online diary:

..Today was rainy, so I was going to give up seeing Lee Taemin, but then the Taemin spy came in and told me “Noona, in 9 minutes, Taemin’s leaving” or something like that… So I ran like fire but it’s raining like crazy… But Lee Taemin has an umbrella. He also had a beanie in his other hand so my friend stuck to him and started talking to him when I was just taking pictures. Just then as he went to the gym he almost fell.. I was laughing so I couldn’t take the picture then he went to the teacher’s office. I followed him in then the homeroom teacher said “Did you come just now?”. Taemin looked kind of disappointed and misunderstood and said “No, I came at period 1.” Then the teacher goes into the Principle’s office with Taemin. Whatever/ So I prepared my continuous 9 shot camera. Just then Lee Taemin came out in his beanie. He looked at the mirror before he left ㅠㅠ…

More Entries Exposed:

After Japanese class, I asked my friend if we should follow TaeMin again. So we were waiting outside the gym and then this kid who looked like him appeared, we went up and it wasn’t him so we scolded him ****. Then he came down, his height was obviously much taller than that kid before. We went up and stuck ourselves next to him
Me: Taemin ah, when is Jong Hyun doing his birthday party?
TaeMin: …
Me: Jong Hyun is not having a birthday party?
TaeMin: …
My friend: Taemin ah, do you want to date noona? Why don’t you hold noona’s hand? Do you hate noona’s hand so much? You hurt noona’s heart, I’m going to scold you **** for not answering me if Jong Hyun is having his birthday party

Another Article Through TellZone:

I’m a guy in my 3rd year of high school and this isn’t a lie. My friend at ChungDam high school told me it wasn’t up until physical group harassment.
But when he comes to school nearly 100 students cover his way and won’t let him pass and take pictures and stuff. When he tried to pass some say stuff like “you think you’re so big ’cause you’re a celebrity’ or ‘he’s not as tall as I imagined’ or ‘he’s not that handsome’ and a lot of other stuff.
And there’s another story everyone at the high school knows about the a time he was listening to classes and he ate lunch at the teacher’s lounge. So some delinquents from 2nd grade came and waited during lunch and when he came back and sat at his desk with his head down, they kicked his desk and said stuff like “hey, do we look like idiots to you? Do you think you’re so big because you’re a celebrity? **** Hey put your head up.” and etc. They throw erasers at him and swear at him and stuff. This is pretty well known around the school. Some other delinquents 3 girls keep following him and take pictures and annoy him. They keep following him and trying to hold his hand and stuff.

Treating people this way in general is completely unacceptable, whether or not they are idols. I hope people learn the meaning of 'personal space' and leave these more people alone. TaeMin♥! We're all here for you!♥

When Kari Updates, She Overloads

2009-06-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Ookie, I'm sure if you've read my blog more than once, then you know that when I make posts I always tend to make at least 10 posts or so a day. (Or at least so many that the first page can't fit anymore~)

NOT ALL NEWS MAKES IT TO THE FRONT PAGE!
For all you know I could've posted something that was very important for you to know!

So Please, Please, Please! Do The Following!:

1) Press Ctrl + F

2) Type In: June 2009
3) Click The Link

4) Read The News!

I post to help keep you all updated! Makes me feel extremely happy to know so many of you are reading! Post any comments, questions, concerns, etc. you may have in the NEW SHOUTOUT BOX!

NEW SHOUTOUT BOX!?

Yes! Kari decided to switch to a lovely ShoutOut Box! ;D

Why? Because the messages you type in will pop up instantly, and all other readers will be able to reply right away! It's like instant messaging on my blog! ^^ Also it provides cute & funny little motion smilies! ;] Feel free to chat with other readers of the same inteterst, or inform me of anything you need! :]

矮仔多情 (Short Of Love) Review

2009-06-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

[Top: Wong Cholam, Bottom: JJ, Kate Tsui, Angelababy, Race Wong]

矮仔多情 (Short Of Love) is a Hong Kong film that was released on June 26, 2009.

Starring:
Wong Cholam (王祖藍)
Race Wong (黃婉伶)
JJ (賈曉晨)
Kate Tsui (徐子珊) (Former Miss Hong Kong)
Angelababy
Ella Koon (官恩娜)
& Cameo Appearance By: Lynn Hsiung (熊黛林)

The Basic Synopsis:
Wong Cholam plays a very wealthy and intelligent (w/ computers & stocks) man. He constantly cheats and plays with girls and can not stay faithful at any moment. Ella Koon plays his secretary, who basically just reminds him of news (of his stocks) and meetings he must attend. Due to an incident, the public suddenly think that he is no longer wealthy (except in reality he is still filthy rich) and he is left alone by all those who only wanted to be associated with him because of his money. Due to depression he drinks and ends up on the streets of a town where he meets Angel played by Angelababy. She appears only a few times to remind him that true happiness is found when you do good things for others and not from money. Along the way of the film, he still can not stay faithful and 'falls in love' with 3 different girls, (played by Race Wong, JJ, & Kate Tsui) one after the other with different personalites and problems. Lynn Hsiung, only makes a cameo appearance at the end of the film.

Kari's Review:

Definately a great movie to watch if you're just looking for a good laugh. The plot isn't too deep, just a bunch of random situations, and the ending just leaves you to giggle some more. Wong Cholam is as funny as ever, playing the role extremely well. As for the rest of the cast who were able to play their roles amazingly well, which really makes up the film. Though it overall seems like a Romantic Comedy, let's just leave it as Comedy with a bit more of Comedy. (:

20th Gloden Melody Award Winners

2009-06-28T05:29:00.000-07:00

Spot Any Of Your Favorite Idols?

Best Annual Song: ‘Fragrant Rice’ – Jay Chou

Best Mandarin Album: ‘Don’t Want To Let Go’ – Eason Chan

Best Taiwanese Album: ‘Hold You Tight’ – Jody Chiang

Best Hakka Album: ‘Love To Eat Rice’ – Hao Ke

Best Aboriginal Album: ‘Self-titled Album’ – Nan Wang Sisters

Best Music Video: ‘Mr Magic’ – Jay Chou

Best Composer: Crowd Lu – “100 Lives’

Best Lyricist: Wu Yu Xuan – ‘Inside The Electric Car’

Best Arranger: Martin Tan – ‘As Love Begins To Mend’

Best Album Producer: Chen Jian Nian – ‘Nan Wang Sisters Self-Titled Album’

Best Single Producer: Wang Zhi Ping, Guo Wen Zhong – ‘Eye Colour’

Best Mandarin Male Singer: Jay Chou – ‘Capricorn’

Best Taiwanese Male Singer: Weng Li You – ‘Line Game’

Best Mandarin Female Singer: Sandee Chan – ‘If One Thing Is Important’

Best Taiwanese Female Singer: Huang Yi Ling – ‘Listen To Yourself’

Best Hakka Singer: Liu Shao Xi – ‘Fool Captain’

Best Aboriginal Singer: Yun LI Six – ‘Gaga’

Best Band: Mayday – ‘Poetry Of The Day After’

Best Performing Group: Nan Wang Sisters – ‘Self-titled Album’

Best Newcomer: Crowd Lu – ‘100 Lives’

Personal comments: Congrats to everyone! I love a majority of these idols! (I admit, I don't know all of them ^^;;) Mayday continues to recieve tons of love! Yay, I understand many fans are giving them a big applaud for winning 'Best Band'! Biggest congratulations to Jay Chou for picking up the most awards, though he himself, did not attend. He is one of my major idols and inspirations. I know there's going to be quite the bashing from some people ~~that don't appreciate him~~ about what he had said earlier before the day of the awards. Nevertheless, he proved through his talent and fans that he truly does deserve to be on top. Also because many K-Pop lovers visit this blog. Super Junior did attend the awards, though did not win anything. Can't say I expected them to, since they are oversea idols that are just trying to spread the Super Junior (M) love to China & Taiwan. Their performance at the awards was still amazing though! Once again, congrats to all of the artists!

SM FTW!

2009-06-28T04:29:00.000-07:00

SHINee wins Mutinez once again with their hit single 'Julliette'! While taking in the fact that they won again, they never forget to mention their how thankful they are of SM & Onew mentions 'Genie' && Key mentions 'Song for HIS So Nyuh Shi Dae'! I am seriously loving all this SM Family Love♥! (Recall Super Junior comforting their SHINee dongsaengs with their first win with 'Julliette'?) SM FTW♥!

This led to more fans of SM as a whole. Many times people will only love so many groups from this company and dislike others. But now, people are starting to understand more and more that companies (every part of it) is a family. They all get along with each other and (love each other) are great friends. I'm sure most every company has this lovely feeling between their clients!

SM Town♥SM Family

Onew's Accident Will Not Go Unoticed!

2009-06-28T04:00:00.000-07:00

As shown in the photo is SHINee Onew being carried away by his manager after fainting during the filming of KBS Music Bank on 26th June.

The accident happened during the filming that the light fixture at the show had felt, and Onew had fainted due to shock from it even though he did not suffer from major injuries.

He was hospitalised but discharged again, reportedly back to his normal healthy state, and he also performed with SHINee members for MBC Music Core on 27th June. But fans still want an apology from KBS Music Bank for causing the accident.

Fans are demanding for an apology by flooding up Music Bank’s noticeboard. But there are up till now no response from KBS side.

I'm sure you've all heard of this news (for those of you who are K-Pop fans) without me having to post this. This was huge news to all fans of different groups. It puts into question how safe the stages truly are. And if not, fans are going to go into overprotection mode. & All this because Onew wanted to congratulate 9 of his nunas. Hope his accident bad luck street ends soon♥

Fangirls Love That 2PM Hates You In Music Video Form

2009-06-28T03:42:00.000-07:00

Ignore the messed up title for this entry~

So the official JYP account decided to release an official MV for 2PM's song 'I Hate You' due to overwhelming popularity for the song. & personally, I LOVE the song, LOVE the random scenes, && LOVING the boys. I am a big 2PM fan. They've got the looks and the talent. What's not to like? Keep showing your support, and maybe we'll keep getting more of these lovely clips!

Wonder Girls Hit Up Portlan, Oregon

2009-06-28T03:37:00.000-07:00

With the Jonas Brothers they had their first concert performance in Portland, Oregon. The only fancams I could find were of their performances of 'Tell Me' & 'Nobody'. Uhm. Yeah~

Sorry to say, but weak performances. I mean, WG is amazing! But these performances didn't impress me. (Maybe because I've seen even more oustanding performances they've done before)? So Jonas Brothers fans can care less about WG. Can't blame them. If you bought a ticket to a concert who's main act was Super Junior and they put some random out of country artist that you didn't know about as the opening act, you can't say that you'd jump around like crazy and fan chant for them. So really, WG is off to a 'eh' start. Not getting much except from fans that already knew who they were in Korea and brought fancams. I'm not a hater, just speaking the truth. Hope to see them progress more in America♥

Hikaru & Yabu Save The Day w/ Tears & Smile!

2009-06-28T03:31:00.001-07:00

Link:

With music by Yaotome Hikaru & lyrics by Yabu Kota. 2 of my boys returned and made my day! Omg~ I've been craving a new song. Even with just 2 of boys I'm complete♥Hopefully 10 out of 10 will return soon. But seroiusly these 2 rock as a duo. Support the boys! Joing Hey! Say! CONTEST (lol a bit random but do it!)&& Feel free to sing this song in your entry! [:

SoHee Doesn't Cut It In America

2009-06-28T03:27:00.000-07:00

Of course with SoHee being immensely popular in Korea, they'll try and push her cuteness to rule over America. But America doesn't want SoHee. Admit it, to us Americans, cuteness can only go so far without people thinking that person is fake and is actually doing drugs and drinking behind it all. Instead WG member YooBin seems to be winning the popularity vote, by looks and talent. Who can blame the majority? I love YooBin, she seems the most real. And you can't deny her rapping skills. YooBin fighting!

Wonder Girl Official MV For English Version of Nobody Released

2009-06-28T03:24:00.000-07:00

Basically they just covered the Korean MV in English. Meet your expectations?

KARA Confirms To Join In The War

2009-06-28T03:20:00.000-07:00

The war of the Korean girl groups is completely inevitable. All we be in it except for Wonder Girls who continue to try and make it in America. KARA announces that they will return what's thought to be late July to join in the battle for best girl group. Supposing that they'll return with ~~what they think is~~ 'Rock Style' we'll see if that even close enough to face off with the other girl groups.

My Wish For SNSD Came True!

2009-06-28T03:09:00.000-07:00

Okay, you all knew I'd have to give the girls a huge post for their comeback. All performances for their comeback so far are AMAZING. Pure perfection! Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) was just the song they needed to compete against all other girl groups && Etude must be the cutest & best summer song to have ever been released.

6.26.09

6.27.09

6.28.09

My wishes for SNSD were that they'd become the #1 girl group, & continue to gain more and more popularity & love ♥. Also that HyoYeon would get more screen time. & Her mini solo dance makes the entire Genie performance complete♥ Also I was hoping for SooYoung to get a solo and she did!♥

SNSD Jjang! Fighting! Hwaiting!

2NE1 Is Gonna Let The Fire Die Down

2009-06-28T03:03:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the final performance of Fire from the girls! They definately pulled out the best tricks for this one! I'm loving Bom's little card trick && the thousands hand moved they finally decided to do during Dara's 'You Got The Fire'. On July 1st 2NE1 will release their new single 'I Don't Care'. Look forward to it!

&& Please excuse me for not updating the past couple (?) of days. Getting over MJ's death. (R.I.P) & busy moving in Hong Kong. I'll be sure to post all the latest asap!

R.I.P

2009-06-25T21:41:00.000-07:00

Sadly, this morning, the news of Farrah Fawcett & Micheal Jackson's death took place.

R.I.P

The Charlies Angel who died of cancer & the musical & dancing genius who died a sudden death.

Hope the families will be able to deal with these terrible losses, & may the 2 idols rest in peace.

♥

Kari's 100th Post Celebration! <(=^_^ =)>

2009-06-25T19:34:00.001-07:00

Okay, well this is my 100th post! YAY! *throws confetti* So glad people actually come here to read and leave me comments in the cBox! It really make mes happy and let me know that I don't just update because I have no life! ;D

Random Blog Notice:
-From the time of June 4th - June 16th (when I actually started updating) the highest number of people that have read my blog (all at the same time!) is 56!

Now when I was actually updating my blog and was there to witness that FIFTY SIX people were reading my blog all at once I was very, very happy! ^^ You can't even imagine! D: *cries tears of joy* Considering I had only been updating news for about a week and a half and already so many people reading! :) Hope to be able to keep that number going up! ^0^

So THANK YOU ALL♥ for reading! =] It means a lot to me! x3 I'll definately keep on updating on the latest (Asian) Entertainment news for you all! ;]

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Okay I'm sure you all knew, that as my 100th post I was going to have to post about my boys♥!

Sadly, no news about them in the entertainment industry at the moment (as 10 out of 10 anyways~) BUT HEY! SAY! CONTEST!

I do know that many of you come to my blog just waiting for an update on the contest! ;D

Well this is more of a KARI ORDERS YOU TO DO SOMETHING update! :3

WE WOULD LIKE TO REACH AT LEAST 100 ENTRIES!
What does this mean?
We would really appreciate if you kept spreading the word! (Posting comments, posting on your own blog, profile, and what not!)
&& Keep on making your own entries the best you can! You have until July 30th remember! Still more than a month to spread the word and make your entry! ^^

If we are to make 100 entries, for now, I can't promise anything big. But I have noticed a lot of response from Japan. (Or at least more than I thought there would be!) If JE (or HSJ themselves) were to take notice, and you were all to credit for that(!) how great would that be? :)

SPREAD THE HSJ LOVE && THANKS AGIAN FOR READING♥

More Teasing With The English Version of Nobody

2009-06-25T19:28:00.001-07:00

Wonder Girls' will make official debut on June 27th! I'd really love to see how far they get in America, but I don't have much expectation for them since pretty much no girl group has ever survived in America. Unless you want to consider the Pussycat Dolls. & Personally, I'm just not feeling the english version. They should stick with Korean. Even YooBin's rapping skill can't make me fall in love with this version. The only part I enjoy are the lyrics that remained the same at the end of the teaser and the cool whisper of 'Saranghae'.

Big Bang 'Sudden Attack'

2009-06-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

New photo to Big Bang endorsing and appearing for game ‘Sudden Attack’ has been revealed.

The Big Bang members were dressed in the uniforms for special troops, and can be seen with a different type of charm and feel. Especially for TaeYang with his short hair and sunglasses, he looked ever more like the special troop commando.

Big Bang members have recorded and filmed for over 80 over sounds and clips for the game ‘Sudden Attack’ ad lib special version.Big Bang members said, “We are very excited for the fact that we are going to be used as characters in the game.”

ARASHI 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert

2009-06-25T19:22:00.001-07:00

Pop group Arashi are to be the first ever artists to play three consecutive shows at the National Stadium. Yesterday's announcement came together with news of the August 19 release of the hits album "All the Best! 1999-2009." The Johnny's Jimusho group are celebrating their 10th anniversary and the album will contain all 26 of their singles (plus 5 double-A sides). Shortly after the album goes on sale, they will play three nights at the National Stadium on August 28-30. Last year Arashi became only the third musical act to perform a solo show there (the others were SMAP in 2005-06 and Dreams Come True in 2007). From the autumn they will embark on a concert tour of Japan's five major domes.

Concert Schedule
August 28,29,30 - Kokuritsu National Stadium
September 18, 19 - Fukuoka Dome
September 25,26,27 - Kyosera Osaka Dome
November 14,15 - Sapporo Dome
December 4,5,6 - Tokyo Dome
January 16,17 - Nagoya Dome

Album Details
-consists of 32 songs (31 of which from their 26 singles, plus the last one is a song written by Arashi themselves, more like a gratitude for their fans..)
-First Limited Edition consists of a bonus of 10 songs chosen by the members

They're Coming Back!

2009-06-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

Hooray! Everyone jump for joy as some of your favorite artists will return later this year!

First up is none other than SM's CSJH The Gracem also known as TSZX, preparing for the comeback for the later half of the year! I don't know where they've been this entire time, but I'm definately looking forward to their comeback! The exact date, well sadly, there isn't one as SM is trying to negotiate a proper date for the 4 to return. But worry not! They will be back!

Next is Asia's #1 artist. Oh, please I'm sure you know this person. None other than the genius music artist himself! Jay Chou! After a year away Jay Chou is coming again! Yesterday, writing sensation Jay Chou appeared at Chongqing to promote a certain brand of beverage, he was also there to meet "up close" with 3000 fans at the Jiangnan stadium. It's rumored he'll fully return the later half of this year or early 2010. We're all awaiting your comeback!

Last is the obvious and most anticipated Korean comeback ever. Korea's current leading girl gorup SNSD! Who will return with their album on the 29th. They're new MV 'Tell Me Your Wish: Genie' has just been released! Check it out!

Charlene Choi Refuses To Get Botox

2009-06-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) appeared as the "Happy Angel" for a clothing brand catwalk show event. Not only did she teach the kids how to pose on the catwalk but also taught the foreign CEO Cantonese phrases. As to Gillian Chung using botox shots to make her legs thinner, Ah Sa said she had no intentions to do this herself. "Currently I don't have the urge to do this and don't think it's necessary". (Does that mean Gillian needs to have it done?) "She is a spokesperson and has always wanted to improve the shape of her legs. I did ask her whether it was it was painful but most important is that she is happy".

During the event, the host asked her which 3 things made her most happy this year? She said "The first thing is going to Denmark to shoot an advertisement. The second is using my own name to release an album". As for the third, she stated that it was meeting her idol Clive Owen at the Shanghai Film Festival earlier. "When I saw him I couldn't believe my eyes. When we took photos together I felt very happy. My heart never felt my heart beat so fast!". The reporter asked if her heart will beat just as fast when she is with rumored boyfriend Ronald Cheng? She smiled and didn't answer the question.

So for those of you who were worried Ah Sa would also get botox don't worry! Even though my once favorite member of 'Twins' did it, doesn't mean the other doesn't have good morals to follow. Loving them both, but Ah Sa makes such a better role model♥

Wonder Boys of 2008 Will Become Boys Generation for 2009

2009-06-25T19:04:00.001-07:00

Girls' Generation / SNSD's highly anticipated return isn't the only thing stirring up interest on the upcoming mid-year June 26th Music Bank extravaganza. Members from the boy groups 2PM, 2AM, Super Junior, and SHINee will come together as Boys Generation and perform "Gee."

So far, the rumored boys will be, From Super Junior: Yesung, Shindong, and Sungmin. From 2PM: Jaebum, Nickhun, and Taecyeon. From 2AM: Jo Kwon. No word on which SHINee boys will be included to finish the 9 member lineup.

That's not the only big news for this Music Bank extravaganza, SHINee and Girls' Generation will pay homage to former SM Entertainment groups H.O.T. and S.E.S. by performing one of their old songs, while 2PM will do the same performing a song by former JYP Entertainment group G.o.d. Popular rookie group 2NE1 will also do a cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella."
[Taken From Here]

I don't know if any of you recall 'Wonder Boys' from last year. (But then again how could yuo forget their performance?)

Does this not make you excited for 'Boys Generation'?

Skinny Gillian Aims To Be Weightless For Comeback

2009-06-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

Gillian Chung gets 40 Botox shots on legs to lose weight

It is Gillian Chung (Ah Gil) first time appearing on stage since her comeback, soon she will be in a 6 show musical starting from August 27. She will be partnering with many vetern stage actors such as Phoebe Chan and Siu Mei Kwan, EEG also invested a 6 figure sum on buying the Broadway stage hall for the musical "Star Dad" (星爸亞爸). Since her comeback, her first work is stage productions and these opportunities cannot be missed, Ah Gil had several Botox shots on her arms and legs to make herself thinner.

Yesterday Ah Gil attended the press conference and expressed that first time doing a stage production, she has a lot of pressure, you have to know the script very well and cannot NG. Ah Gil plays a girl who grew up overseas, then will she have to speak a lot of English? She said: "I will develop a personality for my role, the character often goes to the Chinatown in Canada, so won't need to speak all English, just a few English words here and there."

Yesterday it was seen that Ah Gil's arms and legs had lost a lot of weight, she frankly said that she earned a 7 figure sum to sign with Dr. Pro as their spokesperson. She got Botox shots on her arms and legs to get thinner and later will also accept hair removal on her legs as part of the treatment: "I already did the Botox shots for several weeks, I don't even know how many shots I had on my arms, I don't dare to look, I just told the workers there to hurry and finish the shots. I got 20 shots on each leg, will get shots again in 6 months."

Botox has been seen as plastic surgery, but Ah Gil felt that shots on the arms and legs are not a problem. She definitely will not accept shots on her face and do plastic surgery: "The most important thing is to be able to lose weight, since I've entered the industry people have said that I had rough legs, when I was studying I didn't feel that it was a problem, until I started working, I realized that it could be a huge affect. In the past, when I wore boots, I couldn't zip up the zipper." Asked if her legs had gotten much thinner? Ah Gil happily said: "It got so much thinner, actually I just started getting the shots two weeks ago, I will be getting them for another few weeks, some of my colleagues have told me that I really gotten thinner. My goal is the more thin I am, the better. If it was only a little affect, then my stockings might get out of place.

"No need for breast enhancements

Ah Gil's manager Mani Fok expressed that she helped signed Ah Gil for endorsement work mainly because she doesn't want her to have any concerns when she appears in the stage performance: "Before Ah Gil often wore trousers or boots, I do not want the Artistic Director to feel that Ah Gil is trying to pick out the costumes she wants to wear, instead of wearing what is prepared. Also Western girls often don't wear trousers and long pants." Ah Gil currently doesn't have any concerns that she'll be called a short dress shortie? Mani laughed: "Currently she can only wear dresses that reveal some of her legs, it will soon prove that Botox shots on legs and arms are 100% safe, so she stopped getting shots on her thighs." Asked if she will get breast enhancements? Mani said that Ah Gil does not need to, Ah Gil immediately said: "I have enough!"

[Taken From Here]

The entire problem here is that Gillian wasn't even fat to begin with! Getting paid to lose weight can only get you repsect if you diet the right way. Getting botox was defniately not the way to go, but at least she admitted it. Not the best news to make fans get excited for her comeback.

Big Bang Hit #4 For Debut

2009-06-24T08:21:00.000-07:00

Big Bang's debut Japanese single reaches #4 on Oricon Charts! For a group that is not even Japanese and just made debut, it's a great achievement! Congrats boys! Keep on making the V.I.Ps proud! :D

Kari's Love For Murder

2009-06-24T07:11:00.000-07:00

In movies and dramas! I've always had a love for the murder and crime scenes in dramas because it always kept a great distance from any cheese. And that just makes me smile. I love dramas that focus on real problems in life and can teach us all something we can and should understand.

The following film and drama I am about to recommend to you are those that begin by a murder case but focus more on the families of both those of the murder victim, and the murderer themselves. Each take you into depth analysis of how the victim's family will suffer and fall into depression, as they must gradually learn to continue on with their lives and resist the urge of revenge, though they can not find a way to ever forgive those who took the life away from their loved one. & Also deep into those who are related to those of the murderer and how they suffer from the paprazzi that will never leave them alone. As although they did not cause the murder, the fact that they're related will cause it to follow them for the rest of their lives, and the majority of people see fit that the family die along with the murderer in order to compensate for the victim's death. They show you & teach you what it truly means to be a strong person and and why family is what you truly have in the end.

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誰も守ってくれない (Nobody To Watch Over Me)

Cast:
Koichi Sato as Takumi Katsuura
Mirai Shida as Saori Funamura
Ryuhei Matsuda as Shogo Mishima
Yuriko Ishida as Kumiko Honjo
Kuranosuke Sasaki as Takaharu Umemoto
Shiro Sano as Ichiro Sakamoto
Yoshino Kimura as Reiko Onoue
Toshiro Yanagiba as Keisuke Honjo

Synopsis:
A 15-year-old middle school girl is picked up at school by the police when her elder 18-year-old brother is arrested on suspicion of randomly murdering two grade school girls. She is put under the protection of a dedicated yet conflicted police detective who has orders to shield the girl from the inevitable public outrage that is to follow. Through these two protagonists’ eyes, we get a glimpse into the vulnerability, the isolation and even the resilience of the individual when up against a volatile and often intolerant world.

Kari: I originally first saw this on my flight to Japan. I had no idea Shida Mirai starred in it before watching it! (& Seriously this helped prove how amazing an actress she is)! It took a while for me to really get into the whole plot, but the things you see in the beginning become important symbols throughout the entire movie. It's 118 minutes, a tad bit under 2 hours. But really, after getting into it I didn't want it to end. This is the biggest step away from cheese you'll ever see. It really makes it seem as if it were a true story. The paparazzi that I've always hated and found annoying and proved to be nothing but what causes all the trouble in this movie. Trust is a huge part of this, as you can never know you or what to trust or who to believe in. This made me really open my eyes to the family of murderers. To a majority of people the families of murderers should die along with their relative that commited the crime. To me, the person who commited the murder should compensate on their own. But because the movie focuses on what happens when a juvenile commits a murder, the whole family must suffer for his terrible action.

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アイシテル (Aishiteru)

Cast:
Noguchi Family
Inamori Izumi as Noguchi Satsuki
Yamamoto Taro as Noguchi Kazuhiko
Kakazu Issei as Noguchi Tomoya

Ozawa Family
Itaya Yuka as Ozawa Seiko
Sano Shiro as Ozawa Hideaki
Kawashima Umika as Ozawa Mihoko
Sato Shionas Ozawa Kiyotaka

Tomita Family
Tanaka Misako as Tomita Yoko
Yoshikawa Fumiki as Tomita Kenta

Synopsis:
Typical mother Noguchi Satsuki spent her days trying to balance her life as a wife to her hard-working husband Kazuhiko and mother to their only son Tomoya, a seemingly withdrawn fifth-grader with whom Satsuki struggled to communicate. Seiko and Ozawa Hideaki, living in the same neighborhood as the Noguchi family, were raising a rebellious junior high school daughter Mihoko and their first son Kiyotaka a second-grader who was showered with much love and affection by his mother. On that ill-fated day when Kiyotaka was reported missing and was later found dead, Tomoya was taken into custody by police as the prime murder suspect. Tomoya slowly begins to open up about his innermost feelings as the hidden truth reveals the true motive behind his cruel act of violence. Satsuki, as mother of the perpetrator, comes face-to-face with her son’s true self while Seiko, as mother of the victim, deals with her sorrow and anger.

Kari: Okay, I admit at first I only saw this because Umika was starring in it and Monkey Majik's 'Aishiteru' sang for it. But! Once I saw it, seriously I got so hooked. I'm only on episode 4 because DramaCrazy is still subbing it. (There are 10 episodes in all). This'll make you shed tears and make you feel complete catharsis. It shows how the victim's family tries to move on, grow, and learn since the death of their beloved family member. Also how they may feel the need for revenge, and blame the murderer's family for everything, wanting them to compensate, and find them unforgivable after such a deed. While the murderer's family on the other hand, will open your eyes to just how much they suffer as well. Wanting to apologize, and keep on doing their best which is extremely hard considering the family themselves seem to not know much about eachother. The fact that the person in the family who commits the murder (is again like the movie above) is a juvenile, the whole family is pulled in and will get haunted by this action for the rest of their lives as the majority will continue to harrass them and never leave them alone until death.

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Hope you enjoyed the rant! :D But I seriously recommend these dramas for anyone wanting to watch something (that wants to stay away from any cheesy products)!

Links To:
Nobody To Watch Over Me (Not Yet Posted Online)
Aishiteru

Hey! Say! JUMP Summer Concert

2009-06-23T21:59:00.000-07:00

From July 25th to August 27th Hey! Say! JUMP will have their 2009 Summer Concert Tour!

Schedule:
Yokohama ArenaJuly 25 (1600)

July 26 (1200, 1600)

July 27 (1200, 1600)

Fukuoka Kokusai Center

August 5 (1300, 1700)

Hokkaido Kitayell

August 14 (1600)

Osaka-jo Hall

August 26 (1300, 1700)

August 27 (1200, 1600)

I suspect you can only get tickets within Japan as I haven't been able to find a site to obtain tickets from. Sorry! But if I find do find a place I'll be sure to post it up on the right! So keep checking back!

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I won't be able to go again! D: Gah! It's after I leave Asia so therefore, my mommy won't let me go! TT-TT Darn the dates! ><>

Hey! Say! JUMP Is Replaced By Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow

2009-06-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this isn't recent news. As we've all heard NYC Boys will be performing the image song for support the Japanese team for volleyball. But from my own persanal understanding, back in March it was announced that Hey! Say! JUMP would be the ones to support the team. I guess they just meant Yamada Ryosuke & Chinen Yuuri? Even though they showed all 10 of my boys on the news?

Don't take this literally, and try and understand, I'm just going to guess that Hey! Say! JUMP is on indefinate hiatus from the group itself. (Since they haven't done much in 2009 except for their Spring Tour which was amazing♥). But just watching one concert with my boys in it won't satisfy my need for the entire year. They are currently doing personal and other working activities. So I guess they can't be recording a new single or anything like that. (Which is sad because it's almost a year since their last single [in October 2008]) But I need my boys♥ Can't wait for July for the Shounen Club episodes! I'm hoping that they're pulling an SNSD, where as a group they're gone (which they have been) for relatively a little shorter than a year, and then comeback with non-stop promotion (not literally, because they'll obviously get tired but a week of promotion isn't too much to ask for) and blow us all away with their new single that will top the charts.

Ah~ My boys where are you? At this rate NYC Boys will take over the younger generation with Hey! Say! JUMP's absence!
(Well Yuma will anyways. He's obviously popular having already starred in 2 dramas and now being the head star for the new JE group). I at least need My BOYS if Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow will take over for the rest of 2009.
My boys(♥♥♥♥) please come back with 10 out of 10 soon

4Minute Are Now Models!

2009-06-23T20:16:00.000-07:00

Debuted just a week back, 5-member group 4Minute gets signed on for modelling for clothing brand TBJ.

Their company said, “We received a hundred million KRW worth proposal for the girls to do modelling. We see that the girls will have other great opportunities in the future. TBJ has made a contract with us seeing that the girls, as one of the best newcomers, has the potential to become bigger.”

After their debut, the girls’ debut song ‘Hot Issue’ is #1 up on various music charts and weekly charts, receiving overwhelming responses from music fans.
[Taken From Here]

Did I not say that my expectation for them was through the roof and going through the sky? I knew there were big things in store for them! Despite those who gave them bad comments and refusal to accept them, they have proved to be worthy of fame! With the offer and position on music chart they are in no doubt & obviously rivals of other newcomer group 2NE1. I love them both. 2NE1 got a head start, but that doens't mean 4Minute can't surpass them. Good luck to both of them for their future schdules!

Big Bang Shows Their Japanese Home To Fans

2009-06-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

On the 24th June, the boys released their debut single ‘My Heaven’ and in the morning they also appeared on Mezamashi TV program. On the program, Big Bang was introduced as ‘Korea’s Best Aritste’ and they also talked about the group’s debut single just released.

On the show, they also revealed Big Bang’s dormitory in Japan. TaeYang, “This is the first time we are revealing our dormitory on TV.” feeling a little embarrassed. In the apartment, many CD, comics, figurines etc can be seen.
[Details Taken From Here]

Our BB Boys personal (Japanese) collections are revealed! Can they get any more adorkable?♥

Best of luck to them in Japan! I have no doubt that they'll become possibly one of the best boy groups to ever hit up that country!

Big Bang Jjang! Fighting! Hwaiting! Ganbatte! Daisuki!♥

Are SNSD Good Mothers?

2009-06-23T20:02:00.001-07:00

You all will be the judge of that!

The First Part to the First Episode:

I myself have not watched it yet. (But I am about too). The show So Nyuh Shi Dae Hello Baby! released it first episode yesterday (June 23rd). This is without subtitles for now, but that won't stop me from watching my favorite girls! Let's see if the show deserves good ratings or not! Babies are adorable♥! But we (S♥nes) have to see if SNSD can be good maternal figures!

New SNSD Pitctures Released!

2009-06-23T19:48:00.001-07:00

SNSD has just released their new pictures due to recent controversy of their past marine style.

The marine style still tries to stay in effect, but the only part of the style that remained were the hats. The rest of the outfits resulted in being casual clothing, which is not at all necessarily a bad thing. As it shows our girls can go casual and still rock it, without getting all dressed up in sailor sutis.

Obviously the controversy which led to the postponage of their new Mini Album: Genie caused S♥ne fans to distress. Hopefully Netizens will lay off their new pictures, as they seem casual and fun!

You Still Have A Chance To See SS501!

2009-06-23T19:43:00.000-07:00

As you already know, the first round of tickets to SS501 1st Persona Asia Tour was sold out in only 30 minutes. Expect nothing less for the group with all their Triple S.

A representative stated, "Since the 1st round of tickets was sold out in just 30 minutes, the fans who didn't get to purchase tickets are anxiously waiting for the 2nd round," and that, "We are receiving requests for tickets from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. Because there is such a high interest in these tickets, we are really happy."

So now's your chance to see the Double S boys! Today in Korea @ 7:00 the second round of tickets will be sold! Hurry! I have a feeling this batch will sell out in 5-10 minutes!

Big Bang's Mini Album: My Heaven Released!

2009-06-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

Today, June 24th, marks the release of Big Bang's new Japanese Mini Album: My Heaven.

Unlike past albums where the songs would be in english, this album has all songs in the Japanese language.

Support The Artist Buy The CD

An mp3 of Big Bang's new song 'Emotion' was also released today. (It is on the My Heaven mini album). It has a beatt matches Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' as 'Emotion' was also produced by RedOne. Also YG Entertainment is close with company Interscope (who Lady Gaga is under) so matching beats and tunes are understandable.

You know my love for the style, I'm sure. I've freestyled to the song (and it's only 10 in the morning?) already. The entire album I'm sure will rock. I think I might go out and buy it! For the awesome songs and for the amazing BB Boys♥

When Cool Kids Hang

2009-06-23T04:47:00.000-07:00

A.Z.K Summer 2009!~
None other than Aura.Zoey.Kari Moment :]

So today I hung out with YouTube people Aura & Zoey during my trip in Hong Kong. And I have to say they are even more awesome in person! ^^ And online they are already pretty damn awesome! >] (FYI BOTH ARE COMPLETE STICKS! People were wondering why they were hanging out with a fatty!)

The two were nice enough to take me around MK ;D Poo Resturant, JE Shopping, && Purikura! So Much Fun!~ x3 The Modern Toilet Poo Resturant was an amazing experience. You sit on toilets and eat out of a toilet (or other bathroom appliance)! xD It sounds hilarious and gross, but really you would not want to pass up an oppurtunity to hang out in this place! Zoey did take pics & I'll try and steal later~ Zoey & I actually ended up ordering poo shaped chocolate ice cream. (Which is actually chocolate flavored ice~ Not as yummy as you think). Aura watched in complete amusement and recorded a short clip of us playing with our poo. Lol I'll bug her to upload the clip later! x3 && It's super fun, to watch people try and go to the wrong bathroom! :]

As far as JE shopping goes THANK YOU AURA && ZOEY!!! for putting up with me and my annoyingness to buy cheap HSJ CDs xD;; Aura definately knows where all the hottest and latest JE stuff is! ;] From Magazines, to Posters, Picutres, to CDs, etc. Thank to her Zoey was able to find her life's treasure! Lol that's right! A huge poster of KAT-TUN's Akanishi Jin! xD (Who Aura & I have raped a countless number of times! xDD) Aura I don't recall getting anything which sucks~ She showed her love for Anime CDs, H!P Stuff (w/ Zoey), & Vocaloid CDs! So get her one of the said objects and I'll give you a free virtual cookie! ;] Btw~ Did I mention Zoey & I got pictures and trading cards? Hehe~ Oh! & btw! Aura mentioned a magazine where Hey! Say! JUMP were shirtless on the cover. AND I FOUND IT! && OMG THEY ARE HOT AS ALWAYS! Sorry I couldn't scan and share! But I can't just buy a magazine I can't read and just look at the pictures like you Aura!

Then to Purikura! Aura & Zoey went so full out on this. Lol I mostly watched Aura edit. & Geez she's got like a glitter on hair fetish aha~ But both of them got super nice style for these pics! xD We went from cutesy to punk rockish! Which PWNs! XD Can't share these pics~ (They are private pictures)! But I did put one of them on the back of my Blackberry cell phone I use in Hong Kong! :3

Today was majorly fun, with fun memories! :3 I made 2 new besties! ^^ (Lol Zoey hates that term~) Really hope to hang again soon! ;D<333>

&& Uhm. During our time at the resturant someone took a stalker pic of me lmfao~

[I know you're loving the plunger shaped light (: ]

*Added*

[Taken By Aura]

[Taken By Aura]

Anti-ness Isn't Prejudice Against Groups

2009-06-23T04:01:00.000-07:00

Ironically, right after I posted my anti rant. I found forums where Hey! Say! JUMP fans JUST realized that HSJ themselves have haters.

Well what do you expect? No one can be loved by everyone! Not even my boys<3

Reasons (Apparently):

-They're too young!

Kari: Uhm. People with talent shouldn't be limited to being adults to debut. & Ironically I noticed many of HSJ haters love the 'older' JE groups and fyi they made their debut when they were teenagers as well.

-They don't have talent!

Kari: I beg to differ. Whether or not I'm a fan, I'm a big enough person to admit whether or not a person/group has talent. & all of JE definately has it. They don't just get their own stage for no reason you know? Johnny is a genius for a reason. I'm sure people who have seen their performances will agree. If not all at least the majority has talent.

-Johnny's trying to create pedophiles!
Kari: What? Excuse me, but no one forced you to watch HSJ and fall for them. The idea of a group to debut at a younger age was an obvious tactic to get more fans of the younger generation. & you can't exactly say it failed. If they get older fans, that's not at all a problem! More love for them!

There's more stupid reasoning to continue with. & All groups have them. They don't have any good reason. They just try to hide the fact they have nothing better to do than stare at the people they 'hate' and try to bash them out. Sorry, but you people obviously FAIL.

SNSD Controversy Causes Back Up

2009-06-23T03:49:00.000-07:00

Due to the Controversy over SNSD's Album cover for their highly anticipated mini-album, SM Entertainment have postponed its release to the 29th of June.

SM Entertainment said "We used military icons on album cover, however it was interpreted and understood in a way we didn't expected. So we are planning to delete the part and put an icon of Korean supersonic jet T-50.

You can get a full depth analysis of the cover contoversy Here.

Obviously Netizens have too much time on their hands to try and analyze the picture until they found a way to try and destroy SNSD. ANTIS FAIL. Seriously I never understood the concept of hating on a group or being antis. (Excuse the upcoming rant). SNSD is obviously not to blame, as it is the person/people that made the cover.

SNSD will still perform their 2nd comeback this Friday on Music Bank & their song 'Etude' will still be released on June 25th online. While the rest of the album will now be released on June 29th.

Onto my gayness of the antis rant! Any anti of any group! NO LIFE. Stop hating on groups. Your just making youself look bad. No problem with your own opinion, but no need to try so hard to make a group disband and look so bad that they'll never be able to leave their house. (Which we know hardcore antis attempt to do). I never understood the antis point. They say make it obvious that they hate *insert group name here* so that the company will notice and cause the group to disband and disappear completely. But if you've noticed, these groups of antis have to keep up with *insert group name here*'s stuff.

For example! The cover controversy with SNSD! The Netizens obviously wanted to make SNSD look bad. But they're only getting SNSD more attention. I mean, of course people will get angry at the design but your just giving SNSD more and more attention. And isn't that what the idol world is all about? As long as they get attention.

Antis always watch the lateset (or re-watch) radio show, interviews, etc. despite hating the group. Just to find something bad, but your still giving the show ratings just by watching. & Talking about them, getting them more noticed. Well great job! The group you hate will never go away that way! As there are antis there are always much more fans. Fans will always stay dedicated to the group and protect them. Antis are just wasting their time.

Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow & NYC Boys PV Preview & Vampire Boy Preview

2009-06-23T03:00:00.000-07:00

Link:

Okay, I'm seriously loving the PVs. Pretty much not too much motion in the Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow one but seriously, that's what got me. I thought it's so basic, yet it just pulls you in. & It's not just because the camera focuses on the other boys too! [<3]>

Sad thing. I might be falling for Yuma. BUT definately NOT in Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow. I have a complete hate towards people who are camwhores and get the complete focus on them when the whole group should be admired. But seeing that preview of Vampire Boy. I got a little into fangirl mode and my heart went 'doki!' for Yuma's vampire form. Hot. So I guess Yuma in dramas (and maybe backstage if he doesn't get too much film time) will completely get me. But on stage, he's got all my hate! (:

&& Some of you seemed to be confused my when I say my boys(<3) Well here's a small explanation:

**My Boys = Hey! Say! JUMPWhy? Because they're my boys! ;D Fave group, fave boys. 'Nuff said<333

**My BOYS =Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow members that are NOT Yuma!Why? Because they deserve so much more love and attention then they are getting! They're awesome and talented. Wouldn't you want to see more of them too?

Stand By U TVXQ Ver. Released & An Amazing Performance

2009-06-22T17:22:00.000-07:00

The PV that makes all the Cassiopeians drool:

The performance that blew us all away & proved DBSK deserves to be placed as one of the very best in Japan:

@The PV: It's super refreshing to just see the guys being featured in their own PV. I'm kind of tired of the sad love story where the guy loses his girl to someone else and the girl happily marries another guy.

@The Performance: You can never expect less from DBSK. They always perform amazingly live. Ballads deserve way more props than they get. DBSK's Japanese singles 'Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni natte Shimattandarou' & 'Stand By U' to reach the top of Japanese charts and not being a pop, up-beat song is great. We need more variety up on these charts. And who better to bring it than the TVXQ guys themselves?

Hello! Project Continues It Failure

2009-06-22T16:58:00.000-07:00

On June 22nd Tsunku announced the winner of the Korean auditions for Hello! Project. Tsunku confirmed that 14-year-old Jang Dayun is the winner of the Korean Hello!Project audition "Meet Tokyo Girl", which was also chronicled on a weekly TV show. Tsunku himself appeared on stage at the Berryz Koubou concert in Korea to deliver the news.

Jang Dayun (장다연)

Born: 1995

Height: 167cm

Weight: 50kg

Blood Type: A

So of course once again Tsunku picked a tall, skinny, and young contestant. Surprised? Well you shouldn't be. There is no news of what she'll actually be doing in Hello! Project yet. And there are thoughts that Tsunku will pick other Korean auditionees to go back to Japan with him as well.

Her Audition:

As you can see, she was picked for looks. Nothing else. But I can't say I expected much from Tsunku's decision. At first I thought the same thing as you. She has no talent, I'm sure there were many other contestants worthy of winning. But when I saw them perform at the concert live. Oh my gosh. None of them could perform live. Barely keeping up choreography & vocals were aboslutely dead. Talk about tone deaf! In my personal opinion, none of them should've even made it on the show. No one should have to suffer watching that show weekly.

So my thoughts are that if Tsunku ends up bringing more of those Korean trainees they'll all end up as eggs. But with Jang Dayun being oh so special, it's rumored that she'll be part of the new generation of Morning Musume. Just as JunJun & LinLin were 'exchange students'. It is also possible that she may be ~~the leader~~ in a new group with fellow Korean members if they are chosen to join Hello! Project. Just as Ice Creamusume had. But I have to say, Ice Creamusume may have haters but I think they are doing much better than the Korean group may ever achieve with these members.

Jay Chou Expecting Too Much?

2009-06-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

This year’s Golden Melody Awards is slated for show this Saturday, the 27th of June, and Jay Chou who garnered the most nominations, has been confirmed to be absent from the ceremony, igniting much debate. When he appeared for an event in Mainland China on the 20th, he straightforwardly expressed that “If the Golden Melody Awards are fair, I’ll win awards without even having to be there.”

With the ceremony approaching, almost all of the A-lister stars have been confirming their no-shows, and Jay Chou who has been nominated for eight of the major awards is also not turning up. This has led ceremony host Matilda Tao to exasperatedly say, “Even the one with the most nominations isn’t coming, I really can’t see the passion of our musicians here”, seemingly implying that these singers are too focused on earning money, thus ignoring the state of the music industry back home.

Jay Chou also responded to this during his event on the 20th, stating that he wants to attend the ceremony personally, “But once the contract’s signed, I can’t breach it, so my absence is definitely not because I want to earn money.”

Apart from this, Chairman Chou (周董), who has once criticized the Awards for not being fair enough, also remarked that if everything is fair and just, he will still win despite not turning up. When asked about the ongoing debate by netizens and fans alike, he stayed true to his cool personality and commented that “Fans’ support are the most important to me.”

Jay Chou sound cocky to you? Not to me. And no, it's not just because I'm a huge fan. I mean seriously. If you know Jay Chou (and how would you not?) you know he wins over 20 music awards every single year. The man is simply a performing arts genius. Is there really any doubt that he'll win almost every category he's been nominated in?
Jay Chou works extremely hard for his music, I'm sure we ourselves can't even begin to comprehend how hard. Jay Chou keep on doing what your doing! I support you & really hope you'll get what you deserve! I understand that he's simply stating that stars who do not attend the awards, usually do not get it, only because they do not show up, even though they truly won it. He's speaking up for all his fellow stars, but of course in his answers he only speaks for himself. He understands he can't just pull everyone else into his answer, as that'd be rude. He's not arrogant. Just speaking the truth.

Another One(!?)

2009-06-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

Because I know you're getting tired of me posting about upcoming ~~Korean~~ girl groups.

New female duo group Navid, consisting of member SoYeon who has also done several musicals like ‘Fame’ and ‘Chris’, is set to debut.

They will release their 1st album ‘One Day’ with the title song ‘Shake your boby’ which is a power dance song.

Other songs from their 1st album is 4th track ‘Bad Woman’ with an addictive rhythm, 9th track ‘Why’ which talks about the sadness that SoYeon has been through the day she broke up with her boyfriend. This album also have Red, NRG etc as the composers to the song ‘Hurt the ankle’.

Meanwhile Navid will start promoting on radio shows from 24th June.
[Taken From Here]

Best of luck to them! I've come to understand that they'll mostly be focusing on the power of their vocals. Which really, is something I'm relieved to here. We need more talent in this industry regardless of looks! (Not that they're ugly or anything! Actually their really pretty!) But you guys get what I mean. Hopefully they'll pick a style and stick with it. Ballads need more love anyways!<3

FT Island Will Tour Asia!

2009-06-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

FT Island will invade Asia this summer! From June 25th -27th they will be in Singapore. & Then travel to other countries, including: Japan, Thailand, China & Taiwan!

They also plan to release their third album the end of this summer in August!

FT Island, “We are really happy for them to come find us. We are very excited about meeting our overseas fans, we want the name FT Island to be known not only in Korea but also in other countries.”

F.T. Island is no doubt the most jjang band in all of Korea. (For Me<3)

Wish they'd come to China earlier! D:

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE BOYS!<3

GET A TICKET!

Link Provded On The Right --->

B.I. Shadow Without Yuma! (Yay!) or Kento! (No!)

2009-06-22T04:17:00.001-07:00

On School Kakumei's latest performance the 3 HSJ members & 3 B.I. Shadow members, Fuma, Hokuto, & Yuugo performed Akuma no Koi. Without Yuma you can not how amazingly happy I was. I was squealing and clapping to myself. But without Kento, it's just not the same. I need my daily Nakajima (Kento) dose! But with Fuma & Hokuto there, I was still extremely happy. With no Yuma or Kento (or Shintaro!) I was super excited to find out who would get the solos!

Link:

First off. Yuugo, you are starting to get my props. I always thought he was a cutie, but he's really starting to get into the whole idol thing. I mean getting more comfortable. I'm starting to accept him more and more! Loving the solos. ~~No complaints.~~ But if the HSJ members are gonna get the solos (which I'm sure everyone presumed) why did my baby brother not get one? But seriously. What happened to my BOYS? Sorry HSJ but make room for the BOYS. It's THEIR song after all. Plus HSJ covered them the entire time! I needs my BOYS for these kinds of performances! No matter how much HSJ owns my heart<3>

B.I. Shadow without Yuma is the best thing ever! Now if only the other 4 members could be there without the amazing HSJ members to upstage them!

Happy 19th Birthday!

2009-06-22T04:06:00.001-07:00

No one other than the intelligent & musically talented Inoo is turning 19 today<3

Just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU INOO NII-CHAN! (=^_ ^=)

You've been in JE for so long that I remember when you were adorable and little. But now you're mature & are in Hey! Say! JUMP! xD No longer a cute little mini JE Junior! :]

Love you always<3

SNSD Begins Their Take Over [Again!]

2009-06-22T03:38:00.000-07:00

SNSD had just released the full mp3 of their newest single Tell Me Your Wish: Genie this morning June 22nd @ 10:00 AM. & Once it was released many fans already distributed it all over the internet and the popularity is beyond believable. It is definately the song they needed to defeat newcomers 2NE1 & 4Minute.

The song proved to be the continuation of SNSD's complete takeover as Genie has already been placed as #1 on online chart and #1 on music charts. Less than even 10 (maybe even 5!?) hours the song has already attacked everyone's hearts. Everyone seems to love and enjoy the song and our girls!

Is it any question that 2009 was meant to be SNSD's year?
(To begin their ultimate PWNage)

SNSD Fighting! Hwaiting! Jjang!<333

Drink A Latte & Meet Big Bang!

2009-06-22T03:37:00.000-07:00

MaeIl’s Cafe Latte will hold a ‘Big Bang mini concert’ for 400 fans.
From the 1st of July till 10th August, fans can enter their number found in the under lid after drinking Cafe Latter onto homepage (www.lovecaffelatte.com) to win the invitation to Big Bang’s mini concert.
Consumers will also get to win NII tees with the purchase of the new products ‘Cafe Latte Espresso’ and ‘Sugarless Cafe Latte’.
The miniconcert will be held on 26th August in HongDae SangSangMaDang Live Hall. Big Bang will perform songs like CM hit ‘Youthful You’ during the concert. Big Bang who has been active in Japan, will have a series of events lined up like screening event for the making video, closeup chit chat with Big Bang and sampling event for Cafe Latte etc.
Meanwhile, MaeIl has said that, “With Big Bang become our endorsing artistes since May, we have felt a 20% increase in sales.”

[Taken From Here]

T-ara Will Debut With 6 Members

2009-06-22T03:36:00.000-07:00

Newcomer girl group T-ara will reveal their newest members on July 7th.

After the revealing of the 5 members end-April, 2 members JiWon and JiAe had left the group, leaving it with just 3 members.
But it is said that the group will debut officially as 6 members. The known members are JiYeon, BoRam, HyoMin and Eun Jung. The yet-to-be-revealed 2 members are said to have the looks and also vocal capabilities like the rest of the members. And they are said to be also moving into more acting activities like JiYeon in the future.
[Taken From Here]

Who's Tour Will Succeed?

2009-06-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

SS501 vs. Super Junior
[No, not really]

The two groups will begin touring June 27th! But in different places, so there is no real competition, as people can attend both concerts with no problem.
(Don't have a ticket yet? Links provided at the right! -->)

I'm sure the E.L.Fs & Triple S will have no problem showing love for their favorite groups. Double S will start off by hitting up Taiwan. While SuJu will go to the Golden Melody Awards. Show your support! Buy a balloon and wave it in your concert seat!

Super Junior && SS501 Fighting!

BTW!
Didn't know? Both groups will be arriving at the airport, at the same time, in the same terminal, (though leaving on different flights). Can you see it now? A billion fangirls attacking? Haha, stay safe boys<3

4Minute's Car Attacked & Belongings Stolen

2009-06-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

It has been known that group 4Minute’s car has been damaged together with their belongings stolen.

PlayCube Entertainment said on the 22nd, “On the morning of 21st June, the girls’ van parked near their practice rooms in Cheong Dam Dong has its rear window damaged and the girls’ belongings stolent. There were traces that the car was searched, and a video camera containing videos of the girls’ activities was stolen. We have already reported this to the police.”

Is this the doing of a 4Minute fan, or is it done by their anti-fan is still unclear. Just 1 week into their debut and they have already have their belongings stolen and properties damage, it seems that they are really making ‘Hot Issue’s. A representative said, “Who did it and why, we will investigate into it.”

For me, why would you do that? If this was a fan (which I'm sure it wasn't) why would you damage your idol's car? Does that make sense? 4Minute just debuted, if this was the work of an anti then WTF? They do NOT deserve this kind of treament!
4Minute Fighting!

SNSD's New Style Of Mp3

2009-06-21T20:57:00.000-07:00

SNSD's song 'Tell Me Your Wish: Genie' is not fully released!

[Credit to: Soshified]

I am loving the girls' new style! Continuing to prove that they can top off whatever the other groups are trying to pull out! This is obviously going to be played non-stop at (dance) clubs. Can you no tell? DJ Put It Back On!

Full Mini-Album Listing:

‘Tell Me Your Wish’ – a trendy dance track which bright and addictive for the summer season
‘1 년 後 (After 1 Year)’ – a duet between Jessica and member Onew
‘Etude’ – Euro dance song
‘Girlfriend’ – a song with a 80s feel
‘Boyfriend’
‘My child’

Support The Artist By Buying The CD

Tokudane Goes In Depth

2009-06-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

Tokudane program does a very detailed story and interviews teenagers or youth generation on more information of the Ryutaro stalker situation, and their personal loves and thoughts of Johnny's Entertainment.

Link:
[Subbed By: Newshfan]

Ye Eun Is A Sweetheart

2009-06-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

After 4Minute's debut stage on M!Countdown it was shown that Hyun-A shed some tears and got emotional. As she said herself that she wishes she could've done better since it has been 2 years since she's been on stage.
Can you not tell that she's very determined and really wants to do her best?

Even through the times of making her debut in America with the rest of her fellow WG members. Ye Eun still finds the time to be a good unnie to her dongsang. She sent Hyun-A a heart felt letter on the internet. Even though they are in different groups now, doesn't mean they still can't share a strong friendship they formed so many years ago back in JYP. Reading the letter myself, my heart felt very warm. I'm loving the Ye Eun's kindness for Hyun-A. Both are aboslute jjang!

Two years ago.

You were someone who had more fun than anyone

Someone with more tears & laughter

Someone who was on stage to overwhelm spectators

Someone who was once our youngest child

You are now 18 years old
You are on stage again, cooler & prouder than anyone else
Said by someone who known you for two years.
The pain & tears hung on.
Not being on stage for a while now,
People are worried for any injuries.

Many have mixed feelings before,
But I want to give you a big applause.

Hyun-ah,
The first broadcast & the second broadcast, they were so good!

I’m in America right now (New York, not anywhere else!)
My cellphone broke & I threw it away
So I can’t give you a proper congratulations
You are one cool person

And I will be looking forward for a cool performance in the future.
I love you.

9Nine's New PV!

2009-06-19T21:20:00.000-07:00

I'm such a KUtie. (Lol, I just made the name up for being a Kawashima Umika fangirl~)

But anyways! She posted on her blog of the filming of the new PV for 9Nine including a picture of a room they filmed in. I'm really excited for a 9Nine comeback! Hopefully someone will upload it! ^^

Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow & NYC Boys CD Cover & Jackets

2009-06-19T19:53:00.001-07:00

CDs to be released July 16.

I am loving the NYC Boys covers! The first row middle one only doesn't appeal to me, because to me BOYS are just as important as NYC. (But Ryosuke & Chinen deserve the love, because being in Hey! Say! JUMP why not?)

I hate the far right one in the first row. Why? Wtf Yuma, I don't want to see you all close up while the rest of the boys are all pushed together to just barely fit behind your big head.

Bottom row ones are in no doubt awesome! ^^
I'm very tempted to get their CDs now! :] But really, I don't know if I want to support Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow. Because think about it. If their first CD release fails. Do you think Johnny will think to change the name back to B.I. Shadow and learn that you can't just mainly focus on ONE member? If so, then maybe I'll skip on buying that CD and just buy the NYC Boys one. =)

Support The Artist By Buying The CD:
(Links Provided)

Akuma na Koi / NYC (Jacket A)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
NYC / Akuma na Koi (Jacket B)(SINGLE+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)

Akuma na Koi / NYC (Jacket C)(Normal Edition)(Japan Version)

SNSD Minus An 'E' Plus 'NIE'

2009-06-19T19:27:00.000-07:00

SNSD's GEE is now Genie! The teaser for their 2nd comeback of the year is now released!

TVXQ & BoA To Be Featured @ A-Nation

2009-06-19T02:38:00.000-07:00

Since 2001, Avex Group, one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan, holds an annual summer concert tour called “A-Nation” that features performances from some of their most popular artists. Throughout the month of August, various artists will perform in various locations, some of this year’s acts include TRF, Ayumi Hamasaki, hitomi, GIRL NEXT DOOR, and many more. Korea’s two Japanese favorites, BoA and Tohoshinki (TVXQ), have also been confirmed as acts for A-Nation 2009.

[Taken From Here]

For the complete list of artists and dates please go HERE.

Most of my favorite Japanese artists will be performing there along with my idol BoA & one of my favorite groups TVXQ. So why not stop by Japan in August and see the amazing acts? This is bound to be the hottest time of the year.

S/mileage Is Finally Live

2009-06-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

As opposed to the other videos of their 'live' performance, this one is real. Their vocals are quite good, as expected. They've got great singers. I'd like to see how far they can go with dance though. Last time they sang into the original version of the song (or at least that's how the video made it) instead of the karaoke version. Now they show off their true talent. Best of luck S/mileage!

The Ghost Is Gone

2009-06-18T23:43:00.001-07:00

鬼鬼 (Gui Gui) is gone from 黑 Girl & V Channel all together. While roaming the streets of Hong Kong I saw a magazine with 鬼鬼 on the cover. Now obviously I'm illiterate in Chinese so I asked my Mommy to help me read it the title. It said 鬼鬼 has gone solo. I didn't buy the magazine, so therefore I couldn't read the article inside. But it's for sure, no looking back. 鬼鬼 will go solo. If there's any news of her debut CD or dramas I'll be sure to post! 黑 Girl will be so incomplete for me though.

SNSD@Airport

2009-06-18T23:30:00.001-07:00

SNSD performed 'Hahaha' at South Korea's airport.

If you remember, Samsung takes Korea's hottest idols to perform a special 'Hahaha' song in order to get people to smile and laugh in these tough times. Last models being DBSK, and then taken over by SNSD. These songs are allowed for free download on Samsung's official site for ringtones and mp3.

How lucky are those people? My favorite Korean girl group performing for their fellow (citizens) people who they want to smile and laugh. It looked like so much fun! I'm glad everyone around them started dancing along and smiling as well! I wish they came to one of the airports I was at~ Hehe.

4Minute Issue

2009-06-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

4Minute's Hot Issue MV is finally released!

As far as the MV goes, it's amazing. Many compliments, as opposed to their debut performance that took place yesterday. People explain how if the MV had come out first, they would change their opinion on the group, as the MV is amazingly epic for a new group.

Yesterday, June 18th, they had their debut on M!Countdown. Many complained of how their vocals were not up to par or that they should have been training more. For me, they were quite confident for a new group, overall they did acceptionally well. I'm looking forward to their next performance! Being newbies, it was obvious that we couldn't expect much from them. I'm sure they'll get better and better along the way!

Wonder Girls Fail Beginning With The Billboard

2009-06-18T18:36:00.000-07:00

Wonder Girls artist biography page on the billboard site only included 3 names of the 5 member girl group. For some reason, the person who created the page added Ex-member Hyun-A who is now leader for Cube Entertainment's new girl group 4Minute. The other 2 listed being actual members Ahn SoHee & Kim Yoobin. The other 3 members names have been ignored, noticing this JYP is sorting the mess out. SunYe, SunMi, & Ye Eun will change their names for America to Sun, Mimi, & Yenny.

Is Wonder Girls really that unpopular that people can't even recognize that they have 5 members? Let alone listing an Ex-member who is no longer part of the group. SoHee & YooBin being the most popular members of course won't be forgotten. But having the center child & the rapper doesn't make the group. What happened to all our lovely singers?

If this doesn't help prove that WG will fail in America I don't know what will. They will tour with the Jonas Brothers on June 27th and will perform their English Version of Nobody. Looking forward to it? I feel like it'll crash and burn. Sorry WG, but little fangirls won't even acccept the lyrics.

SNSD Single Shots

2009-06-18T18:29:00.001-07:00

For their 2nd comeback, in order to raise the anticipation level SNSD released new single shots of each member. If one picture got everyone to go wow, and have their eyeballs fall out of their heads from looking at the 9 member group imagine what the single shots will do. Oh wait, just look below!

SNSD Wearing Tweety Bird?

2009-06-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

6 out of 9 members from SNSD took part in a campaign recently to help local and foreign adopted children have a better life. In 'The Sweet Love' campaign, SNSD collaborates with famous Warner Bros' character, Tweety Bird by wearing its apparels in a photoshoot, which will be published in the July issue of Vogue Magazine. The event which is held annually, aims to increase awareness of the adopted children and provide care for them with the help of the celebrities. The SNSD members did not hesitate to lend a helping hand when asked despite their busy schedules and preparations for their upcoming 2nd mini-album. Tiffany, Sunny and YoonA could not take part in the photoshoot due to other commitments.

SNSD are abosolute sweethearts with such pure hearts. I'm sure they'll really help the cause!<3

Back Online Just To Find This

2009-06-18T09:21:00.001-07:00

I am back online! :]
Which would be a much happier thing if I hadn't heard the news about Ryutaro. My favorite group's (Hey! Say! JUMP's) youngest member was attacked by a stalker.

I first heard the news when I had just entered the airport in my home state. My friends had messaged be the urgent news and at first I must admit, thought it was a joke. Tabloids try to make interesting news all the time. But to return and see the actualy news videos, oh my gosh, I waas absolutely devestated!

The Story:
Ryutaro had, had a 17 year old stalker for quite a while, since December of 2008. His parents noticed a change in his mood and notified the police. In wanting to end it all, Ryutaro asked the stalker to meet him at a 'family' resturant. When they finally met the stalker threatened Ryutaro, saying that he had a knife. Scared, Ryutaro took out his cell phone to call his parents, only to have it stolen by the stalker. The stalker then fled and called (the parents &) people on his phone. Police have arrested the suspect who they believe is to be the stalker.

For Ryutaro to go through this at 14, what has the world come to? Crazy stalkers like this are unforgivable. If you're really a fan, you wouldn't attack your idol right? I just hope Ryutaro will ramain safe and be able to get over this terrible situtation.

All the love to Ryutaro people!<3

Which Girl Group Will Rule 2009?

2009-06-16T20:22:00.001-07:00

Since I'll be in airports and on planes for maybe 24 hours or more I thought why not post up my first poll?

I'll let you all, the readers, decide by personal opinion.
Which girl group will truly take over the music industry of 2009?

The Drama Version Wasn't Enough

2009-06-16T19:35:00.001-07:00

Remember TVXQ's newest Japanese song 'Stand By U'? Remember how we missed the boys because it was only a drama version?

Well now your needs are served!

After the sad story, the 5 members of TVXQ are now to star in their own PV. Sorry to say, the video above is only a CM. But worry not! The whole PV will be released soon! (We hope!) For now let the fangirls craze as they watch a glimpse of what their favorite guys are doing in Japan right now.

Korean Girl Groups Are A Trend

2009-06-16T19:21:00.000-07:00

Like South Korea doens't have enough girl groups already?

2009 must be a super hot date for companies to debut their latest female idols.

We already have the almighty SNSD ruling, WG hitting up America, KARA trying new styles, B.E.G still kicking it with their addictive songs, 2NE1 who just debuted and brought the fire, & 4Minute to make their debut in ONE more day!

But JYP has decided to test their luck and has announced they will release another girl group with 3 members later this year since WG are in America. I guess they need another girl group to take over Korea.

A JYP representative said on the 16th, “We are currently preparing a 3-member talent group. But we have not confirmed the plans for this group yet. But they will debut this year and aim to awe everyone with their capabilities.”

Obviously this group will be highly anticipated. WG won the hearts of many, so this girl group has a lot to live up to. But with all these girl groups coming up and rising in popularity, I wouldn't be surprised if they crashed and burned. Just because they're from JYP doesn't mean they'll rock it. My expectations for them is through the roof (but maybe not as much as 4Minute). Hope they'll do JYP justice.

Leaving For Hong Kong

2009-06-16T18:48:00.000-07:00

Packing my suitcase last minute. (Again). Lol.
Anyways I'm super stressed about forgetting something xD;;
But I'm super excited to meet up with people! :3
&& To meet up with my bestie! ^^

I recieved this lovely picture from one of my best friends Shiki-chan:
I love her<3

So yeah. I'll be leaving for about a month to China. Of course I'll still update you guys with all the info I find out about! && Monitor Hey! Say! CONTEST! ^____^ (Keep Joining!~)

I have a 16 hour flight to look forward too! (Not including the time I'll be standing around the airport). Talk to you guys when I get there!

Bye bye for now! :D

Hello! Project Fans Aren't Loving Enough?

2009-06-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

There is an obvious rivalry against AKB48 & Hello! Project, how could you miss it? It's the repetetive battle of who can have the most wota. (The people who then help them compete in album sales, music chart rankings, and such).

I never really payed attention to it before.
So maybe this is only interesting to me.
AKB48 have a blog. --->CLICK<--- Obviously that's not the huge thing. I suspected they'd have one since their so popular. (Which I still question, personally I'm just not a huge fan of them). They have to keep their ~~fans~~ wota updated with all the latest. But how can 48 members (and their manager?) share one blog and not overload it?

Hello! Project groups Morning Musume, Berryz 工房, & ℃-ute do not have an official blog. Graduated Hello! Project members such as Tsuji Nozomi & Yaguchi Mari (who are quite popular) do have blogs and always keep their fans updated. Apparently Hello! Project doesn't get enough love and can not make blogs for their groups since they're probably not going to get visited. Everyone loves Tsuji & Mari (& other graduated members of Hello! Project who are included in the 'popular' section of this blogging site) who wouldn't? They're the personality queens that you'll just fall in love with. But Hello! Project has been known to be hated by quite the numerous number in their own country.

So for those of you who are Hello! Project fans. Maybe you should love them more? Seems like their starting to lose everything. (Members, singles rankings, and faith in their own members [considering they need to have auditions in other countries knowing the groups they have now will fail in spreading popularity across Asia]).

Lady Gaga Is Just That Cool

2009-06-16T09:55:00.001-07:00

While roaming through blogs again I stumbled upon something.
--->CLICK ME<---

The super talented Lady Gaga now has an official blog on ameblo along with many hot & popular Japanese idols. Who knew? She's the first American artist I've seen to have on on this site! But really who ever doubted her? I'm sure everyone who's heard any of her music expected her to make it big all around the planet. She has talent and is practically married to her career! Great inspiration to those really dedicated to wanting to become an idol!

Congrats Lady Gaga! Best of luck in all you do!

Missing Hey! Say! JUMP?

2009-06-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

Me too...
But not to worry! Because our boys will be returning July!

In what way exactly? Well Hey! Say! JUMP will be taking over both Shounen Club episodes of July! Recorded yesterday, it's suspected that they'll MC, perform, interview, and such. (I really hope so!)

Due to most of the juniors being with KAT-TUN for their concert, Shounen Club will be all about Hey! Say! JUMP, Nakayama Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow, and a tad bit of Tegomass.

Although I obviously am still not in anyway fond of Nakayama Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow (except that I love Kento, Fuma, & Hokuto) maybe they'll grow on me if I can see all of them shine on Shounen Club. (Not just Yuma, beacause seriously, I've had enough with him in the lime light). Yuugo still doesn't seem ready for this debut so I really can't accept him in the group yet. But with Shintaro at KAT-TUN's concert (hopefully) someone else in Nakayama Yuma w/ B.I. Shadow will probably get Shintaro's solo if they are to perform their debut single 'Akuma no Koi'.

The biggest thing to look forward to are the 10 boys being all together again! Enough with the concerts, please release another single, go on some shows, and release more behind the scenes footage! School Kakumei & the news of other HSJ member being featured in other dramas is nice and all, but nothing compares to the power of being
10 out of 10.

BoA Is Now On Nylon

2009-06-16T09:24:00.000-07:00

Nylon is a global magazine where the cover is usally reserved for American faces. But this time who do they pick to be on the front of this awesome magazine?

None other than Best of Asia's BoA.

Really, those of you interested in Asian music, hip hop, R&B, etc. I'm sure you all know who BoA is. Who doesn't? She's accomplished so much and I would love to list them all out for you but it would take up a billion pages of my blog. (And I want to be able to keep you updated with all other artists as well! But yes I know, BoA does rule all).

In the July edition you are able to see the beautiful BoA in the Nylon Korean edition.
& BTW there are 3 pictures.

So yes! You are all expected to buy 3 copies! (I'm sure all you BoA fans will).

BoA also plans on getting interviewed about her adventures in America which will be featured in the August or September edition.

BoA jjang! Fighting! Hwaiting! FTW!!! Best of Asia<3

Fahrenheit Become Spokesmen For TVBS Charity To Show How Much They Love Children

2009-06-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

*TVBS (Care for Taiwan Culture and Education) Foundation has for the past 8 years help support surpass 140,000 impoverished schoolchildren. This year, the foundation has engaged Fahrenheit to be endorsers/spokemen hoping that the Fahrenheit’s popularity can encourage more kind heart people to join and help more needy children.

Advertisement direction as given by the commercial director to Fahrenheit was to give the sense of achievement, encouraging and commend one another.”

TVBS關懷台灣文教基金會 charity foundation spokeman and lifelong volunteer Li Tao specially brought steamed rice dumplings when he visited Fahrenheit on the set to thank them personally. He presented to them “ sweet steamed rice dumpling.”

Li Tao also told a sad story that moved Fahrenheit to tears.

“One day, an elder brother took his younger brother with him to bring their Daddy a packed lunch (to his workplace) in Taipei. The elder brother's pant was caught by factory machine and he was pulled into it ...(人被捲/roll了inside進去). Several days later, the younger brother looked for his teacher and said that he wants to study. He had never and could not read English originally but now resolutely learnt by memorizing (現在一直背一直背).

According to the statistics, TVBS foundation for 8 years has received compassionate donations from 76,000 people and has helped 140,000 impoverished schoolchildren in remote districts. With popular Fahrenheit (人氣偶像飛輪海當代言人) as spokesmen, it is hoped for that they can appeal for more people join together to help the children.

[Taken From TVB]

The Heat Is On!

2009-06-16T07:38:00.000-07:00

Who have people been comparing 4Minute with constantly?
Answer: 2NE1
Now which group is performing on June 18th?
Answer: BOTH

June 18th was already the planned date for new girl group 4Minute to make their debut on M!Countdown. Now, 2NE1 has rescheduled to also have a performance on the same day on M!Countdown. How cool will that be?

It'll be face off the cool & freshness! No, not really. But of course you can still decide who you think is better 'indirectly'. Personally I think both groups are awesome. What's the use of comparing the two? Well of course some fans will find the need to see which one is truly talented, and which one is just...there.

On seperate news of the 2 groups 4Minute's debut single Hot Issue has already made it onto first place on Mnet Daily Realtime chart only one day into debut. Best of luck to 4Minute(!), who I bet will nodoubtedly make us all praise their performance.

2NE1 on the other hand continues to rise with immense popularity gain. Not just in the KPop world, but also in the CF world! Already being signed with LG CYON Lollipop phone model, the group is now also signed to a o.1 Billion KRW worth advertising contract with sports brand FILA. For newcomers to already begin advertising brands is huge. They will not only be able to model the clothing, but also limited edition items as well!

Jackie Chan Isn't A Good Father

2009-06-15T21:51:00.000-07:00

Movies make people look nicer than they actually are. Jackie Chan admits that he is not suited to be a father and barely shows any affection for his son. I've personally always admired Jackie in his movies since I was 2, but that's the thing I have to focus on. MOVIES. That's the only place. Outside of the moving pictures, he's not that fun-loving guy I used to see on the big screen.

Jackie Chan literally scares his son to death. If he was my father, I really would consider doing something completely drastic to danger my life.

Chan said, "I've never taken care of my son nor sent him to school. For the first and only time that I went to pick him up from school, I went to the wrong one. I am not a good father but definitely a responsible one. My son is utterly afraid of me; he respects and listens to me. I don't think that I will be called a good daddy just by fetching my son to and from school. It's hard for someone like me. If I had sent him to school everyday, I don't think I will be who I am today."

He added, "There was once when I received a call from him while I was filming in Hengdian. You have to understand that he seldom calls me. And when he does, he is either asking for a ticket to watch the NBA match or that he has crashed my car.

"That day he called me to wish me Happy Father's Day! I sprouted some vulgarities and shouted at him: "Next time don't call me! Don't call me on Father's Day; don't call me on my birthday! Call me on usual days, do you get it?" And I hung up the phone immediately. I don't remember my parents' birthdays and I am not exceptionally nice only on Father's Day and Mother's Day. Everyday is like an occasion to me."

Last year, Jaycee told Xin.sg in an exclusive interview that he would be "digging his own grave" to be seeking his parents' advice on work issues. Ever since he was a child, his father only compliments him for one out of the hundred things he does.Jaycee also said that he has a few of his father's songs in his car only for show and plays them when his dad is with him. On hearing this, Chan laughed, "If it's true, I'll slap him twice on his face when I return home."

Poor Jaycee. He seems like a great person, to be raised by such a father really makes me feel bad for him. Since when was calling your father on Father's Day such a bad thing? It just shows you love him! Apparently, Jackie Chan can't waste such as a single second with his son, even if his son is just expressing how he appreciates his father. But for what? To get abused verbally or maybe physically by his father?

Believe it or not, Jackie Chan was in all seriousness talking about these situations with his son. At least he was able to admit that he's wrong. (Kind of?) I'm really not surpised. Everything I read about Jackie Chan outside of his amazing appearances in films makes me disappointed and lose respect for him. Just like the time I had heard that he got 1990 Miss Asia Pageant winner Elaine Ng pregnant even though he was already married & now has a daughter. (Who he probably doesn't see to often either and just sends them money every now and then)

All Of Asia's Hottest

2009-06-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

7 heavyweight radio stations from across Asia: Shanghai Oriental Radio Station, Beijing Music Station, Guangdong Music Station, Hong Kong Radio Television, Singapore FM 93.3 YES Channel and Malaysia 988 Channel have together chosen the 2009 HITO Pop Music Awards winners. The singers or groups winning these awards represent Asia media’s best of the year.

2008 Best Western Song:
1. Leona Lewis – ‘Bleeding Love’
2. Boyzone – ‘Love You Anyway’
3. Coldplay – ‘Viva La Vida’2008

Best Japanese/Korean Song:
1. Thelma Aoyama – ‘Stay By My Side’
2. Rain – ‘Rainism’
3. Utada Hikaru – ‘Heart Station

’2008 Best Overseas Singer:
Singapore – JJ
LinMalaysia – Gary Cao
Hong Kong – Eason Chan

HITO Awards:

Longest Chart-topping Album: Mayday (6 weeks) – ‘Poetry Of The Day’
Longest Chart-remaining Album: Joanna Wang (19 weeks) - 'Start From Here'
Best OST: ‘Bull Fighting’
Best Singer/Songwriter: Jay Chou – ‘Capricorn’
Best Newcomer: Jam Hsiao – ‘Self-titled Album’
Best Band: Mayday – ‘Poetry Of The Day’
Best Male Group: Fahrenheit – ‘Two-Sided Fahrenheit’
Best Female Group: S.H.E – ‘My FM S.H.E”
Best Female Singer: Joanna Wang – ‘Start From Here’
Best Male Singer: Jay Chou – ‘Capricorn’

Top 10 Chinese Songs Of The Year:
1. Mayday – Suddenly Miss You So
2. Joanna Wang – ‘Let’s Start From here’
3. Khalil Fong – ‘Love Song’
4. Jam Hsiao – ‘Collection’
5. Aska Yang – ‘Dove’
6. Eason Chan – ‘Don’t Speak’
7. Angela Zhang – ‘Don’t Want To Understand’
8. Yoga Lin – ‘Mystery’
9. S.H.E – ‘It’s Quiet’
10. Jay Chou – ‘Fragrant Rice’

2008 Professional Awards:
Best Lyricist: Ashin – ‘Poetry Of The Day’
Best Composer: Khailil Fong – ‘Orange Moon’
Best Arranger: Gary Tong – ‘Mr Magic’
Best Producer: Tong Cheng Hu – ‘Change Life’

2008 Recommendation Awards:
Public’s Favourite Song: Aska Yang – ‘Dove’
DJ’s Favourite Album: Khalil Fong – ‘Future’
Asia Media Award: Mayday

[Taken From Here]

Wonder Girls Don't Want An Education

2009-06-15T08:48:00.001-07:00

Apparently not. Wonder Girls' younger high school members SunMi & SoHee have decided to drop out of school in order to continue promotion in America. They did talk about this with their parents before making any final decision.

Obviously I'm sure any sane person is thinking, are they serious? Education should be number one priority for anybody in this world. Whether or not you're a popular idol that doesn't excuse you from learning. I understand dreams are very important but without education to guide you and lead you through it then what's the point?

Biggest problem is the effect it will have no their admirers. I'm sure fans will stay true to WG but of course they'll speculate and lecture on how it's wrong to leave a good education behind you. Those who want to follow in WG's footsteps or want to be an idol as well may get the idea that you don't have to go to school once you enter the music industry. That's obviously not the case. If the South Korean school system begins to fall apart we know who to blame.
(Although it sounds harsh WG is a huge influence on fans)

Of course it's suspected that SunMi & SoHee will resume their high school education when promotions are done with but JYP had not even hinted that. And the idea that WG will be getting tutors along their tour is just a speculation made by dedicated fans who don't want to admit what WG is thinking and doing is wrong. JYP only announced that SunMi & SoHee were dropping out of school. He never mentioned tutors, which I'm sure he would've if that were true because it wouldn't give them as bad an image they are beginning to create. I wouldn't be surpised if JYP wouldn't be gaining anymore trainees. What kind of parent want their children to lose brain cells to get a few years in fame?

Super Junior Decides To Release A Real Dance Version

2009-06-15T08:38:00.001-07:00

Their first music video release of their newest single "It's You" was named the 'official dance version' even though it was not just the dance but also included scenes from the 'drama version'.

The new & real dance version:

Super Junior can dance and sing. Period. It's great to see a dance video for this song as I know many people enjoy it and have been trying to learn the moves from live performances. Knowing me, this'll help me get the exact moves right. Super Junior Fighting!

The Second Comeback Of The Year Confirmed!

2009-06-14T21:09:00.001-07:00

[Credit to AllKPop for the Picture]

Don't recognize them? It's okay, I didn't at first either.

It's none other than the 9 beautiful girls of SNSD[!] looking prettier than ever. I have no idea what sailor outfits are going to do for their comeback but they sure do pull off the look! (I'm always so envious of their appearance and figures!) Everyone now seems to be going with brown hair, but no one's complaining, I love it. Things you might notice about their appearance:
-YoonA, SooYoung, Tiifany,
HyoYeon & SeoHyun all cut their hair even shorter
-Jessica grew her hair back! (Yay!) & Is now blonde!(?)
-TaeYeon, YuRi, & Sunny let out their long locks and try different styles.
(TaeYeon straightened her hair, YuRi took on waves, Sunny with slight end curls)

The style of the song is still left unknown but their second comeback of the year is set for June 25th. Excited? So am I. With the Gee Virus still leaving people dancing, singing, and addicted just think of how their new single will attack the world.

Soshi jjang! Fighting! Hwaiting! FTW!!!

Kari Is Just A Fan

2009-06-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

As some of you may know I do go through and read blogs of Japanese idols. (Actors, Models, & Singers alike) But really anyone can. The ones I read are official and you can possibly read daily posts from your favorite Japanese idols as well right here.

Being a Hey! Say! JUMP fan, some people had asked me if Hey! say! JUMP members had an official blog as well. That site that I had just provided for you is as official as it gets. From what I know, no member of Johnny's Entertainment has an official blog. Not even the big man himself.

I am simply just a fan trying to spread the love of my favorite idols. I support them, I'm not special. But apparently some people have thought to ask me if I have connections with Johnny Kitagawa (The man who runs JE) or any of the HSJ members due to my starting of Hey! Say! CONTEST.

Of course I'd love the idea of getting contacted by JE but I came up with the idea on my own. All for the one purpose to spread the love of my all time favorite group. I really was surpised that people thought I had any special connection with them. Although if you want to know my friend recently sent a letter to the group themselves, which we hope they'll recieve soon. My friend did mention the contest. If we recieve any word back you'll all be the first to know.

Monkey Majik Spreads Through Blogs

2009-06-14T20:22:00.001-07:00

Today I was reading through Kawashima Umika's blog. And I noticed her newest update included news of her recieving Monkey Majik's newest single CD 'Aishiteru'. The song is used as the theme song for the drama 'Aishiteru ~Kaiyo'.

The song is absolutely beautiful. With the instruments and vocals alike.

Monkey Majik is a band that debuted in 2003. It is lead by 2 Canadian brothers who are able to speak Japanese fluently and also has 2 Japanese members. The band is relatively popular and is absolutely inspirational to oversea fans who also wish to debut in Japan. Although under Binyl Records, the band had not become an actual hit until their 2006 single 'Fly' was released through Avex. The group places on the Oricon Chart in relatively middle positions, but usally are included in the top 30. They mainly focus on pop-rock and are often called a 'Hybrid-Band' due to their songs being both sung in Japanese & English.

4Minute Is A Hot Issue

2009-06-14T19:14:00.000-07:00

Cube Entertainment releases 4Minute a highly anticipated Korean girl group will debut on June 18th on MCountdown with their debut song 'Hot Issue'

Despite their reputation starting off as getting known as '2NE1 copycats & wannabes' I'm personally very impressed. I think they'll make a successful debut and have a ton of potential. The song is very catchy to those that enjoy this style of music. For me, you guys know I have an addiction to this style. I've already non-stopped dance to this. My expectations for them have already reached the roof, as high as my expectation for 2NE1. (Which we all know reached through the sky).

Although the song follows the style of hardcore hip hop, R&B, and techno the members seem to follow the style of other Korean girl group After School. As long as they can stay with their cool, strong girl style I have no issues with it. If the cute style can be manipulated so many times and still work, why can't the cool & fresh style?

The biggest attraction for the group is the fact that Ex-Wonder Girl Member HyunA is 4Minutes leader. I personally have a great admiration for HyunA. She has a ton of talent and her rapping always gets me to dance to the song. The group also consists of fresh new idols Ji Hyun, Ga Yoon, Ji Yoon & So Hyun. & Is it ironic that this group has 5 members? They're just begging to be WG rivals.

For Those Of You That Don't Know
HyunA used to be a part of WG. Being the orignal rapper to the group during debut before current rapper YooBin joined after her departure. HyunA did not leave because she wanted to, nor was it because JYP was upset with her. Rather that she had a medical condition that caused her parents to worry and pull her out of the entertainment industry for a while. She is now healthy and well and has been featured in some songs as a guest rapper. Now she will lead Cube Entertainment's new girl group 4Minute.

AKB48 Rules Over H!P

2009-06-14T14:22:00.000-07:00

I guess Hello! Project just can't compete with the amount of members in AKB48.
(The more the merrier for the wota)

Strange enough while going over the ORICON Singles Ranking I couldn't help but notice the position AKB48 was placed in was remarkably high considering the group concept.

AKB48 which is a group divided 3 seperate teams where each teams only has a few lead singers and dancers basically shows that most of their members are talentless and they are only picked for looks and to wear revealing clothing. But no matter how people may look down on the way the group is run, you can't deny their popularity. I personally never thought they were popular but of course it's probably just the wota vote that got them so high up on the count.

AKB48 was able to get the position of 25th place with their single '10 Nen Sakura'. As I said in my last post Hello! Project's main group Morning Musume was only able to be placed in 54th & 58th place. And this group is supposedly thought to hold more talent.

I guess it is arguable that Morning Musume has 2 singles in the entire count while AKB48 only has one. But if you think about it, even with those two singles they were unable to defeat let along come close to AKB48 in the long run.

ARASHI Ruling Over The ORICON Charts & Singles Ranking

2009-06-14T14:06:00.001-07:00

Being Johnny Entertainment's current best act, ARASHI is ruling the Japanese music industry.

In the beginning of June ARASHI's newest single no Kioku/Crazy Moon-Kimi Wa Muteki settled #1. Making it the groups 15th consecutive top charter since 2004. & to add onto the glory it has also sold over half a million copies in it's first week. The simple power of ARASHI.

To top it all off the ORICON Singles Ranking that took the hottest singles (with the most sales) from 12.22.08 - 6.15.09 placed ARASHI in the top 2 positions. (1st place being Believe & 2nd place being Ashita no Kioku). ARASHI being Japan's most popular 'boy band' with their amazing vocals and dance skills are unstoppable.

Along the lines of the ORICON Singles Ranking, fellow Johnny's Entertainment groups KAT-TUN, NEWS, & Kinki Kids placed in the top 10 as well. When I said ARASHI was unstoppable, I actually meant all of Johnny's Entertainment. What can I say? The man is a genius.

Also because I know quite a few Hello! Project fans read my blog I suppose I should add that Hello! Project's leading group Morning Musume also placed in the top 60 (out of 100). Taking 58th place with Naichau Kamo & 54th place with Shouganai Yume Oibito.

& I promise this is the last part of this entry. But I can't leave out those truly talented & popular Japanese idols Ayumi Hamasaki, Yui, GReeeeN, & even South Korea's DBSK placed in the top 40 as well.

'Nobody' Will Like Wonder Girls

2009-06-14T12:34:00.001-07:00

Not in America, unless you're asian or have an asian fetish.
Amazon has already released a few second preview of the English version of Wonder Girls' #1 single 'Nobody'. The full version will be released June 27, 2009.

---> Listen <---

Okay really? Are they serious? This version is absolutely terrible. English fan lyrics for this song are written better than this. Even the little Jonas Brothers fangirls will not want to listen. Aside from their lyrics the song sounded good in the beginning. SunMi's vocals are still as great as ever. But is it just me? Or does SoHee sound worse than usual?

Tiger Beat, a magazine that appeals to (pre)teens in the USA, that focuses on gossip of younger (disney) stars talked about the Jonas Brothers upcoming concert on their blog. Of course a little bit of Wonder Girls was included as they'd be opening for the band, but fans attending the concert showed no interest in the Wonder Girls as they continued to only show affection for the Jonas Brothers. Which is understandable, the concert is mainly about them anyways.

Will Wonder Girls gain affection from America slowly? Or is this all they're going to get?

2NE1 Is Still On Fire

2009-06-14T10:48:00.000-07:00

2NE1 won first Mutinez on Inkigayo & this is their very first win!
(Fourth if you include their 3 Cyworld Digital Music awards)

Fire is no doubt the hottest song on the charts. Bringing a new flavor for girl groups 2NE1 really does bring on the fire. With CL's amazing leadership & skills, MinJi's many remarkable talents, Bom's beautiful, strong, & powerful voice, & Dara's fresh vocals & moves there's nothing this group can't accomplish together.

Their Performance

Their Win

Major congrats to the girls! They really deserve all the love after all their hardwork. They truly show their appreciation to the fans and to the ones that helped them get there. Especially Teddy who helped compose and write their music and of course the rest of the YG Family that helped and supported them through the years.

Maknae MinJi let's out her tears and hugs Bom unnie. Is that not an adorable site? CL & Dara hug and seriously, can you not tell that CL is excited? 2NE1 must really be touched.

2NE1 FTW!

Yoga Can Be Scary

2009-06-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Yoga School is an upcoming summer horror film in South Korea.

The story centers around five beautiful women who harbor different insecurities and seek out a mysterious yoga school that promises undying beauty. The film is directed by Yoon Jae-yeon, who directed the third Memento Mori film Wishing Stairs.

Yoga School features seven actresses, led by Eugene (Romantic Island) and Park Han-byul (Fantasy Couple), as well as Jo Eun-ji (Forever the Moment), Cha Soo-yeon (The World They Live In), Kim Hye-na (Unstoppable Wedding), Lee Young-jin (Antique Bakery), and Hwang Seung-eon.

[Synopsis & Cast Taken From Here]

Personally I hate scary movies. I can't handle them at all and shiver at the smallest thought of them. But let's be honest, 'Yoga School' does not sounds like your typical horror movie title. I originally saw a preview of said movie on Arirang. & Truthfully it shows a lot of promise with the actresses already bringing in lots of fans who will definately watch the movie.

In an interview for the movie, they made sure not to give out any spoilers whatsoever. But they do mention how typical horror movies usually have ghosts or spirits, while this movie is more focused on mystery and perhaps suspense. (It was added that many effects were added to the movie, hinting many scary features that will be added to the big screen). Also they mentioned how it was scarier about how girls/women are more concious of how they look than the movie themselves. But I'm sure most girls/women would agree on that part.

For You ~~Losers~~ That Don't Know

Arirang is known as Korea's International channel. It is fully covered with english, including subtitles for their variety shows including life about Korea, Music & Entertainment within Korea, popular dramas, and much more. There are also language sections where they teach their oversea viewers Korean, changing the covering language & subtitles to whoever they are trying to appeal to in that hour. (They cover English, Spanish, Chinese, etc.) With such a channel, you just can't help but fall in love with Korea.

Big Bang Is Hitting Up Tokyo Dome

2009-06-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

With their upcoming first Japanese single release "My Heaven" Big Bang decided to plan out something special for the fans. That's right, right up there in the title!

Big Bang will be holding a Special Release Party at the oh so popular Tokyo Dome!
This will include 10,000 people of idols and fans alike! (Is that tempting or what?)

Of course Japanese idols themselves can have a hard time having a show at Tokyo Dome right at the time of their debut. But because Big Bang is under such a huge label (Universal Music) it was no problem for them.

Also Big Bang is scheduled to be on popular music show "Music Japan" on June 28th.

Big Bang is definately on the path to succeed in Japan. It's all in the fans hands now.
Big Bang jjang! Fighting! Hwaiting!