AMBITIOUS JAPAN! - The JE Sempai Thread #4 - ♫

[ll moments ll]

posting this everywhere, lmao.

overall sales for active JE groups thus far.
CD総売上(2010年9月6日付現在)
位　ｼﾝｸﾞﾙ総売上　　ｱﾙﾊﾞﾑ総売上　　トータル売上
*1 21,833,294 (45作)　10,453,208 (25作)　32,286,502　SMAP
*2 16,911,103 (29作)　*7,764,282 (14作)　24,675,385　KinKi Kids
*3 11,933,216 (31作)　*4,709,271 (12作)　16,642,487　嵐
*4 *8,747,984 (36作)　*3,311,986 (15作)　12,059,970　V6
*5 *6,679,131 (43作)　*1,511,791 (16作)　*8,190,922　TOKIO
*6 *5,600,066 (12作)　*1,813,452 (*5作)　*7,413,518　KAT-TUN
*7 *3,429,865 (15作)　**,834,652 (*4作)　*4,264,517　関ジャニ∞
*8 *3,376,496 (12作)　**,764,822 (*3作)　*4,141,318　NEWS
*9 *1,344,913 (10作)　**,611,325 (*4作)　*1,956,238　タッキー＆翼
10 *1,371,200(*5作)　**,186,501(*1作)　*1,369,052　Hey! Say! JUMP

SMAP on top, as usual. KinKi Kids second, as usual.

here's a really funny KinKi Kids commercial. LMFAO.

[KarenPang]

it didn't surprise me that SMAP & KinKi Kids are the top 2 best selling Johnny's

but what surprised me were TOKIO & V6's cumulative sales from then til now . I always thought that V6 weren't really strong sellers (especially now) but I guess during their heyday peak period , they were

& LOL at the CM , epic failness max as usual ~_~ xD

[KarenPang]

With whom would you like to try out some judo "pinning techniques"?

01 – Sawajiri Erika
02 – Yaguchi Mari
03 – Fukada Kyoko
04 – Shinozaki Ai
05 – Domoto Koichi

For which celebrity would you like to work as housekeeper?

01 – Sawajiri Erika
02 – Koizumi Kyoko
03 – Yaguchi Mari
04 – Matsu (Exile)
05 – Domoto Koichi

http://community.livejournal.com/ara...t/1169903.html

I'm sorry but I LAUGHED when I saw Koichi's name in the 1st poll

& no I don't want to work as his housekeeper , for what anyway ? ~_~ xD

[KarenPang]

“The Music Hour” (formerly “Utaban”) ends its 14-year history

On September 14th, one of the premier music programs in Japan, The Music Hour (formally known as ‘Utaban‘) ended its 14-year history. The final episode was three hours long, and it showed the summary of its 14 year-run, including battles between one of the MC, Nakai Masahiro, and featured guests (particularly the famous battle with Ohno Satoshi of Arashi).

Many artists who have made appearances on the program submitted message videos; other musicians, such as Every Little Thing, SPEED, and the original Morning Musume showed up to say farewell to the show.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/09/the...-year-history/

;___;

so long to Utaban . I will miss all the infamous battles between Nakai & Ohno ;__;

[KarenPang]

SMAP's Shanghai concerts in danger

Kyodo News is reporting that SMAP's concerts at Shanghai Stadium on October 9-10 may get canceled due to an escalating incident between China and Japan. Ticket sales for the shows have reportedly been suspended already due to the high likelihood of cancellation.

Last month, Japanese officers arrested a Chinese fishing boat captain on charges that he deliberately rammed his boat into a Japanese patrol boat. He is currently being detained by a Japanese court despite Chinese opposition, leading to strained relations between the two countries. On Monday, China took moves to suspend much of its political communications with Japan, and there have been reports of other measures being taken on a commercial level.

With the matter currently unresolved, holding the SMAP concerts in Shanghai may prove to be impossible. As a result, organizers are apparently putting the concerts on hold for the time being.

SMAP was originally scheduled to perform their first China concert at the Shanghai World Expo on June 13, but that was canceled by organizers due to safety concerns.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6653

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SMAP is just suai (unlucky in Singlish) in here

this cannot , that cannot T_T

[KarenPang]

I remembered a while back ago , I was wondering why Koichi titled his 2nd album BPM as so

now I know the reason ... sorta

back cover of BPM (CD + DVD)



B - Booklet by the Precious Moment
P - Playlist Beats Per Minute
M - Movie Best Performance & Music

Like that also can o_o

[KarenPang]

Aya Ueto, Go Morita break up after 8 years

It is being reported that actress Aya Ueto (25) and V6 member Go Morita (31) have broken up, ending a romance that lasted nearly 8 years. Based on information from multiple sources, it appears that they separated in May, about a month after they first publicly acknowledged their relationship.

Rumors about Ueto and Morita started at the end of 2002, when a magazine published an article claiming that they were dating. Neither side acknowledged those rumors until April of this year, when Ueto confirmed that she was in a relationship. At that time, it was also reported that the two were getting close to marriage.

After those reports of imminent marriage, it is said that Ueto and Morita re-examined their plans for the future. Ueto apparently has a strong desire to get married, but based on the fact that Morita is part of an idol group and both of their schedules are so busy that they often cannot meet, they mutually decided to break up and focus on their careers for now. Sources assure that this is not the result of a fight, nor has either side found someone new.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6669

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poor thing

being in a relationship for 8 years is really long so for something to happen , it's unfortunate

[KarenPang]

V6 will release a new DVD titled V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ which will be out on 1st Nov , on the same day as their 16th debut anniversary

■初回生産限定〈READY？盤〉：AVBD-91834～5/B～C
¥8,800(tax in)
■初回生産限定〈ASIA盤〉：AVBD-91836～7/B～C
¥8,800(tax in)
■通常盤：AVBD-91838～9
¥5,800(tax in)

初回生産限定〈READY？盤〉収録内容
[DISC1]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編1）

[DISC2]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編2）

[DISC3]※特典DISC
◆READY？ルーレットテーマ別MC完全制覇コレクション
◆V6 DOCUMENT FILM “Ⅵ” ～Japan～（仮）

[DISC4]※特典DISC
◆Channel-a RETURNS!! ～Talk About V6 ASIA & JAPAN TOUR
2009-2010～incl.V6×Channel-a 超貴重傑作コレクション!!

初回生産限定〈ASIA盤〉収録内容
[DISC1]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編1）

[DISC2]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編2）

[DISC3]※特典DISC
◆ASIA TOUR MCコレクション
◆V6 DOCUMENT FILM “Ⅵ” ～ASIA～【incl.“one（韓国語Ver.）”You Know?”“太陽のあたる場所”“WAになって踊ろう（北京語Ver.）”】

[DISC4]※特典DISC
◆ASIA TOURプロモーション SPECIAL MOVIE

通常盤収録内容
[DISC1]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編1）

[DISC2]
V6 ASIA TOUR 2010 in JAPAN READY？ Live at Yoyogi National Studium
1st Gymnasium 2010.5.1（LIVE本編2）
・Air／V6　※マルチアングル
・Magical Mystery Song／Coming Century　※マルチアングル
・Dancing Machine／20th Century　※マルチアングル

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/...e10_ready.html

[KarenPang]

Second child for TOKIO's Yamaguchi

TOKIO member Tatsuya Yamaguchi (38) celebrated the birth of his second child last week. His management announced that his wife gave birth to another son on the afternoon of September 17, and he was present to witness the delivery.

Yamaguchi married a former model (33) in March 2008 after an 8-year relationship. She gave birth to their first son two months later.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6648

aw congrats to the happy family

[KarenPang]

CDJapan links are up to preorder their new single Ai wa Takaramono

CD - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31977

CD + DVD A http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31975

CD + DVD B http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31976

argh why's everyone I know releasing stuff on 24th Nov D: D: D: D:

Johnny's Net for their page hasn't been updated with this yet but I assume it will happen soon

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/tandt/index.html

[KarenPang]

I received the email from HMV Japan about Ai wa Takaramono this morning

CD http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/3923721

CD + DVD A http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/3923716

CD + DVD B http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/3923719

[KarenPang]

Koichi Domoto introduces his pet dog to 15,000 fans


Koichi Domoto (31) from KinKi Kids showed his affectionate side as he hugged and talked about his pet dog Pan-chan during his “BPM” Yokohama concert yesterday, reports Sports Hochi and Daily Sports.

During Monday’s concert, the singer said he had a special guest to introduce to everyone, and his pet dog Pan, a 21-month-old female chihuahua, walked on stage.

But with 15,000 fans cheering in front of her, it has been reported that Pan began to shake, to which a panicked Koichi came running to her side, scooping her into his arms and apologizing to his dog for giving her a fright.

Koichi said it had been his talent agency boss Johnny Kitagawa’s idea to bring Pan on stage, suggesting it would be nice to show her her owner at work.

“I told Johnny-san that if I was going to let her on stage, she would need to be signed up to the Johnny’s agency. He cast that idea aside but maybe I push for it again,” Koichi said.

Koichi is in the middle of first solo tour in a year, which started on September 11 in Okinawa. Using some of the most advanced lighting systems available today, the singer danced his way through 18 songs.

“On stage is the one place I can be myself the most.

“Do I have a girlfriend? It’s quite difficult to find one now…but I’m happy,” he said.

The BPM tour continues until November 14, after which Koichi will perform in Kansai Yamamoto’s show, followed by the release of his first book in January titled “F1 – 僕が１人のファンになる時 (Boku ga hitori no fan ni naru toki, The time I become one of the fans)”, and another season of his stage show “SHOCK” from February.

http://community.livejournal.com/ara...t/1330107.html

[KarenPang]

V6 challenges a new program + a new song!

V6's new program "Mission V6", starting tomorrow night, features the Johnny's group's six members challenging difficult tasks in a total of 10 minutes. A preview for the program has been revealed, revealing the members taking on the task of holding their breath/keeping their eyes open in a tank of water for a 10 minute period.

This sneak peek also came with a preview of a new song, Mission of Love! No release date or plans have been set for this new song.

http://community.livejournal.com/ara...t/1333295.html

preview of Misson of Love



you have to lower your speakers 1st xD

but the preview sounds good !

[KarenPang]

eh you never check out Venus , Lisa ?

it's their best selling single to date & it's easy to see (hear) why after you listen to it

it was the 1st T&T song I ever listened & it's something that I'm still not bored with , even though it has been a long time since Venus was released

[KarenPang]

Here're some no.s as to what's the best selling Johnny's best & original albums , in terms of sales

Best compilation album

2001/03/23　Smap Vest - SMAP　1,783,947 枚

Original album

1997/07/21　A album - KinKi Kids　1,030,550 枚

both no.s will be overtaken by ARASHI very soon in a matter of weeks

[KarenPang]

yup & the title of KinKi Kids's 30th single is titled Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~) ; That One

It will be released on 1st Dec in CD RE & CD LE format , same as before

30th single from KinKi Kids. Regular edition and limited edition includes a different B-side song, and they come housed in different packages featuring different artworks.


CD RE tracklist

1. Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~)
2. UNTITLED (B-side song B)
3. Family ～ひとつになること～ - Backing Track -
4. タイトル未定 B - Backing Track -

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JECN-248

CD LE tracklist

1. Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~)
2. UNTITLED (B-side song A)
3. Family ～ひとつになること～ - Backing Track -
4. タイトル未定 A - Backing Track -

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JECN-247

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

yup & the title of KinKi Kids's 30th single is titled Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~) ; That One

It will be released on 1st Dec in CD RE & CD LE format , same as before

30th single from KinKi Kids. Regular edition and limited edition includes a different B-side song, and they come housed in different packages featuring different artworks.


CD RE tracklist

1. Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~)
2. UNTITLED (B-side song B)
3. Family ～ひとつになること～ - Backing Track -
4. タイトル未定 B - Backing Track -

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JECN-248

CD LE tracklist

1. Family ～ひとつになること～ (~Hitotsu ni Narukoto~)
2. UNTITLED (B-side song A)
3. Family ～ひとつになること～ - Backing Track -
4. タイトル未定 A - Backing Track -

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JECN-247

Well, I did not expect this to happen...

[KarenPang]

~_~

wth are you trying to mean by that statement ? >_>

they have included different B-sides in their previous singles in both regular & limited editions

obviously someone never done his homework before shooting a baseless reply like that

[KarenPang]

SMAP is releasing their new DVD titled We are SMAP! 2010 CONCERT DVD on 8th Dec

it's a 3DVDs compilation

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview....ontent=Twitter

Live DVD release from SMAP featuring footage of their live performance "We are SMAP! 2010 Concert" on two discs. Also includes a bonus disc with backstage footage shot by members.

the price's so expensive X_X

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Covers & tracklist for Tackey & Tsubasa's Ai wa Takaramono

CD



CD + DVD A



CD + DVD B



The rainbow is a bit of an extra but other than that , I like it

Tracklist

初回生産限定盤A収録楽曲

[CD]

01 愛はタカラモノ

02 Cherry Sweet

[DVD]
・愛はタカラモノ -Music Clip-
・Off Shot

☆「Off Shot」には､「愛はタカラモノ」の曲のような、楽しくハッピーな撮影の模様を収録。（収録時間：約15 分）

初回生産限定盤B収録楽曲

[CD]

01 愛はタカラモノ

02 Cherry Sweet

[DVD]

・Prologue to TAKITSUBA MATSURI
・愛はタカラモノ [Dance Edition] -Music Clip-

☆「Prologue to TAKITSUBA MATSURI」は、ツアーリハーサル初日からツアー本番初日となる名古屋公演のステージに立つまでを追っ たドキュメンタリー映像を収録。（収録時間：約30分）

☆「愛はタカラモノ [Dance Edition] -Music Clip-」は、1曲通じてダンスシーンのみで構成されたミュージック・クリップ。

通常盤収録楽曲

01 愛はタカラモノ

02 Cherry Sweet

03 ギミラ (Gimira)

04 愛はタカラモノ（karaoke）

05 Cherry Sweet（karaoke）

06 ギミラ（karaoke）

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/...akaramono.html

[KarenPang]

I have uploaded the PV of Ai wa Takaramono & a PV rip of the song here

All I can say is that WELCOME BACK guys after not releasing anything as a duo for the past 2 1/2 years D: D: D:

anyway song wise , I find it a bit cheesy but the PV's entertaining . It reminded me of OLIVIA's Sailing free in line with the puppet show

Tsubasa looked awesome xD & he's still the better dancer in the group as compared to Tackey ;p

I think I see ABC-Z at the back prior to before the PV ends as I think I saw Kawai & Senga there :O