[Ken Hirai] The 4th thread ~ 40th single 魔法って言っていいかな？ (22.06)

[Nackar_91]

Yeah, like me! It's a bit oversimplified, but I liked it. I also really like Strawberry Sex XD. It's a bit Robin Thicke-like, and I think he pulls it off nicely. I don't want it to be his predominant style, but I do appreciate it.

[KarenPang]

Sing Forever is at #5 today

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/

[nanakopy87]

ya.i just posted it on previous page XD
not bad.wonder how many copies sold today

[NintendoHTF1242]

That Aishiteru cover is beautiful. Makes me want to actually listen to the song laaawl.

[KarenPang]

CD + DVD of Ken's Bar II is being sold at 40% off from CDJapan til 28th Oct

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DFCL-1502

I already have my S'pore press of this xD

[KarenPang]

full Sing Forever single is up for download

http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2521975

it's only 192kpbs that I'm able to find so far

[KarenPang]

Sing Forever's overall chart position

#7 with 11,724 copies

[Nackar_91]

It's about the same as CANDY's, which is sort of disappointing, but I can understand since it's been over a year since his last release and I don't think this type of song is really that popular in Japan. Curious to see how Aishiteru will do...

[waterballoon]

Did we have any previews of Aishiteru?

[nanakopy87]

i think they uploaded the movie trailer on youtube before.but i don't know the link :s

[KarenPang]

I get the feeling the general Japanese public still likes Ken for his ballads

after all Hitomi wo Tojite wasn't his best selling single for nothing

I remembered when fake star was released , that was his worst selling single at that time . I don't mind the song but the PV gross me out

when CANDY came along , eew much ? then Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru sold a lot more than CANDY

I have a feeling Aishiteru will sell much better cos it has a bigger tie in & that goes for the B-side as well

[Nackar_91]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

I get the feeling the general Japanese public still likes Ken for his ballads

after all Hitomi wo Tojite wasn't his best selling single for nothing

I remembered when fake star was released , that was his worst selling single at that time . I don't mind the song but the PV gross me out

when CANDY came along , eew much ? then Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru sold a lot more than CANDY

I have a feeling Aishiteru will sell much better cos it has a bigger tie in & that goes for the B-side as well

Yeah, well basically that. Although, in all honesty, Japan seems to like any random artist the most for their ballads XD. Namie Amuro's biggest hit was the snoozetastic Can you Celebrate?, when she's had so many other awesome songs.

[nanakopy87]

aishiteru PV caps.





Credit :another_truth @ JPM

[KarenPang]

it looks like it's going to be quite a high budget PV from the screencaps :O

anyway you can download Ken's live performance from this year's J WAVE.LIVE

http://jpfiles.info/2010/10/26/ken-h...-200010-day-3/

[nanakopy87]

i think its going to be something like ayu's Heaven PV?can't wait to watch the full PV XD

[KarenPang]

lol already the 1st part has Ken sitting inside the coffin , so it's like a case of WTH @_@

it's probably 1 of those PVs & maybe songs that have a spirtual concept ? I don't know but with a title like Aishiteru , I will find it amusing if it's going to be a dance no. ~_~

[AyuGAME]

WOW!!! i want aishiteru PV!! and the song!!!
really..really..can't wait!!! So excited!!!

[waterballoon]

the PV for Aishiteru looks reli promising

[AyuGAME]

The PV is up for download at jpopsuki and KMC...
i'm downloading it right now...can't wait!!!

[nanakopy87]

woot. *runs to kmc*