The "What's on your Mind" Thread ~Asian Music Version~ II

[KarenPang]

Attending a concert is 1 thing but going for a handshake event + mini live the next day ?

I am seriously freaking out now , big time

[KarenPang]

My sister & I went for the 1st BREAKERZ 10 Shunen 10ban Shoubu -VS- yesterday & saw GRANRODEO + BREAKERZ performed onstage

We were 3rd row centre away from the stage which was madness

And today we shook BREAKERZ's hands 4 times each & told them where we were from . They were so surprised especially AKIHIDE

We probably were the only 2 non Japanese in the crowd

I hope we made an impression on them & that they will come visit S'pore in the near future

[Bigtop]

It's not everyday you see someone from J-pop die, but this one is shocking. One that is way too young to die.

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku’s Rina Matsuno passes away at age 18
http://aramajapan.com/news/rina-mats...illness/70778/

Fuji TV series “FNN Speak” has reported Rina Matsuno (18) of popular idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku has passed away.

Matsuno began her career as an idol in 2009 as a member of Minitia Bears under Stardust Promotion. In 2010, she transferred within her agency and became a member of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.

Absent from her activities on February 7, Matsuno was being treated at home when her condition suddenly worsened and was emergency transported to the hospital that night.

Matsuno was confirmed to have passed away today on February 8 at 5 AM JST. The details of her illness have not yet been confirmed.

(via Sanspo)

Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku member Matsuno Rina suddenly passes away
February 8, 2017 @ 8:47 am EST (UTC -5)
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ly-passes-away

Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku member Matsuno Rina has passed away. She was 18 years old.

According to reports, Matsuno did not participate in the group's concert on February 7th due to poor health. She had been receiving medical treatment at her home in Tokyo, but her condition suddenly became critical. On February 8th around 5:00 am, Matsuno's parents made a 119 emergency call, and she was transported to the hospital where she later died.

Our condolences to Matsuno's family and friends at this time.

Source: Model Press
Thanks to Anesha for the tip.

松野莉奈に関してのお知らせ
http://www.stardust.co.jp/news/?id=5905

当事務所の所属タレント松野莉奈（私立恵比寿中学メンバー）が、平成２９年２月８日未明に死去いたしました 。

松野は、体調不良により２月７日のコンサートへの出演を取りやめ、自宅で休養をしておりましたが、翌８日に 搬送された病院にて死亡が確認されました。

これまでの皆様のご支援ご声援に感謝いたしますとともに、謹んでご報告申し上げます。

Wow. This is devastating.

I cannot believe how in the world an 18-year-old idol girl could die. RIP Matsuno.

[YUKARI]

^ I was so shocked about this when I heard news yesterday.

I guess she was ill already for long time but never cared much about it like all Japanese usually do. They continue to work even if they are seriously ill.

As I learnt Rina also worked as a regular model for LARME magazine. I guess she ate little that also could cause her immune system fail.

Well, this is really scary when someone so young dies suddenly. I hope she is now in the better world.

[KarenPang]

After what happened last year to poor Becky , right now it's the same thing happening all over again to someone else who had an extra martial affair :x

I don't understand men sometimes :x especially when you do such things which break up marriages . If kids are involved it's worst

[Kacku]

NakamuraEmi is releasing her new album tomorrow. I'm loving the lead single, Otona no Iu Koto wo Kike, and am really excited for the whole album.

[maxikot]

I was watching random birds video on youtube and suddenly there's a parrot singing Perfume's "Chocolate disco" xD Go to exactly 1 min:

[KarenPang]

Zepp is going to open its 1st live house venue in my country & it's the 1st 1 they'll be opening outside of Japan

So ecstatic & best of all , it's quite near my house too

Finally no more cheap live house venue to rely on

[Kacku]

- I've been listening to a LOT of CLAZZIQUAI PROJECT recently. God, they're so good! I wish I saw people talking about them more, but I guess they're not really relevant with how slowly they release things these days. Still, I've been obsessed with songs like You, Night Flight, Come To Me (Mellotron Remix), Still I'm By Your Side, Love Mode, Beautiful Stranger -sliced cheese remix-...

- I made a mix CD to listen to in the car recently and remembered how much I like doing that when I played it while driving. It's such a great way to put songs into a new context and rediscover songs you already loved; I was so happy when Ai Otsuka's LOVE FANTASTIC started playing as I'd forgotten that I even put it on the disc and hadn't really listened to it in a good while, and I got a reminder of what a fantastic pop song it is.

- I listened to BoA's Spring Rain and really loved it. Ugh, I love BoA's voice so much. I guess it's about time for my bi-annual re-listen of BoA's discography to try and see if I could like her music this time around... I really want to like BoA more but I just really can't stand most of her pre-2010s material. But maybe this time...!

- It's gonna be summer soon! I think we would all do well to re-listen to BENI's Natsu no Omoide, best j-pop summer jam probably ever.

[KarenPang]

BREAKERZ are releasing a new single on their 10th anniversary month

My wallet is ready 8D

And I'm so looking forward to hear the B-sides cos of the significance of the material , not that I'm not eager for more new material of the guys

It's a real honour for them to perform together with GLAY and so far what they're doing for their 10th anniversary has been very different and interesting

[chocopockymaster]

Originally Posted by Kacku

- It's gonna be summer soon! I think we would all do well to re-listen to BENI's Natsu no Omoide, best j-pop summer jam probably ever.

nooooooo I can't stand this cover! Ketsumeishi's original song is a fucking bop though

[Bigtop]

Just realized the Pony Canyon YouTube Red ban is over... (there's still Victor Entertainment that is among the companies not complying to YouTube Red yet, and it's been 18 months)

[EndOfTheWorld]

I was just on CDJapan a minute ago and it looks like they are having a vote for who the most popular Johnny's group is. I voted for KAT-TUN.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/campaign/jo...poll_vote_2017

[Kacku]

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

nooooooo I can't stand this cover! Ketsumeishi's original song is a fucking bop though

Ooh, the original is definitely a bop, I love it! I still prefer BENI's cover for a few reasons (I think the slight increase in tempo serves the song well, and I LOVE the production), but I love having both versions.

[Yoake]

I'm listening to Nana Kitade's new album VIOLET BLAZE and it's soooo good! I'm glad that she's back.

[KarenPang]

V6 is finally releasing a new album , real excited about it

Also , more Johnnys should go on VS ARASHI as they always spill the dirt on anything everything on ARASHI , be it embarrassing , cringy or epic

TOKIO's Matsuoka , you didn't disappoint x)

[Kacku]

Originally Posted by Yoake

I'm listening to Nana Kitade's new album VIOLET BLAZE and it's soooo good! I'm glad that she's back.

I listened to the album as well and I agree, it's really good!! I was very surprised by the style though, I thought she was more of a rock chick!

[KarenPang]

I feel sorry for my friend because BREAKERZ & KinKi Kids are having their own respective anniversary concerts on the exact same dates , on the same weekend at different venues/prefecture in July

Her solution ? Go see KinKi Kids on Sat & go see BREAKERZ on Sun , LOL

She rather get a concert DVD instead of being given a chance to take photos of BREAKERZ inside Toyosu PIT . I would do that too if I were her

[Yoake]

Originally Posted by Kacku

I listened to the album as well and I agree, it's really good!! I was very surprised by the style though, I thought she was more of a rock chick!

She was but I suppose she decided to try new things. She has so many time during her hiatus to listen to different styles and to work on them. She surely wanted to evolve and not just come back as she left.

[primavera♥]

I've really been enjoying Love Honey. It reminds me of how much I enjoyed Love Tricky. Ai's music from those albums just really puts me in a good mood. Like it's what I want to listen to on vacation and reminds me of the vibrant feelings that I can't put into words that I had back when I was first listening to certain j-pop music from 2006-2008

Also I enjoy that Love Honey is on Spotify and hope to see more Japanese music continue to be added.