Get Squeeky Clean with Zhao Yichen

No category 2010/08/30 13:36
If you liked the super cute girl who I indentified as YiChen in this post, then you’ll be happy to know she has more photos!

I was hoping to find more photos of her after my initial post, but failed miserably. Luckily, my friend 3q3q has found her blog and more photos of her, so thanks to him for these photos.

Her full and translated name, Zhao Yichen (赵已晨), was also found thanks to 3q3q.
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YiChen x Elise – Double the Fun!

No category 2010/08/30 13:31
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Nozomi Sasaki in the Shower for the Kao Essential CM

No category 2010/08/30 13:26
Nozomi Sasaki seems to be enjoying herself in the shower for the Kao Essential (this is a hair product) commercial. I searched around for some other Kao Essential commercials (see below), and the shower one is much too short…
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Kitagawa’s special appearance at Kobe fashion show for “Paradise Kiss”

No category 2010/08/30 13:25
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Actress Kitagawa Keiko (24) made a special appearance at the "17th Kobe Collection 2010 Autumn/Winter" fashion show. Her walk on the runway was filmed by 11 cameras and will become one of many highlights in her upcoming movie "Paradise Kiss".

The surprise appearance at the fashion show had to be done without a rehearsal. Kitagawa was really delighted when everything ended without problems and amazed by the reaction from the audience. She said, "I've never had such an experience before. You can't imagine how nervous I was. I wonder how this scene will turn out and can't wait to watch it at the screen."

"Paradise Kiss" is a movie based on a manga by Yazawa Ai who also created manga such as "Nana" and "Neighborhood Story". Hayasaka Yukari (Kitagawa) is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realizes that they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals and dreams make Yukari realize that she has not been enjoying her life and this motivated her to pursue her own dreams.

The scene they filmed will be part of the climax when Yukari already became a well-known model. The producers of the movie had been in negotiations with the organizers of Kobe Collection for 2 years just to be able to film that scene during the actual fashion show.

Around 10,000 people came to watch the newest fashion presented by over 100 models. It's always a huge show with music being one of the key elements. This time the audience was able to see live performance from Uemura Kana, Kobukuro and more. Kitagawa disguised as Yukari was the last model to walk along the runway. "We can't do a rehearsal and I'm a little anxious, but I can't wait to get out there and walk…," she said before her walk. She wore a dress made by the fictional brand "Filange by L'SET ROSE" and finished her performance without any mistakes. "It was over in a blink of a time!" She said right after coming down from the stage. "The audience was great and it was a lot of fun."

Mukai Osamu will play the male lead while the rest of the cast includes actors such as Yamamoto Yusuke, Igarashi Shunji, Omasa Aya, Kaku Kento and Kato Natsuki.

"Paradise Kiss" is planned to open in Japan in spring 2011.

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Gravure idols form new group KNU23

No category 2010/08/30 13:25
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A team of gravure idols has just launched a new unit called KNU23, the latest attempt to ride AKB48's wave of popularity. The group held their debut event on Saturday at a studio in Tokyo, announcing that they plan to hold live performances and release CDs in addition to their gravure work.

The "KNU" in the group's name is said to have two meanings. One is an abbreviation of "keep natural under," while the other is the more obvious reference to the word "kyonyuu" ("huge breasts"), as all of the members are reported as having G cups or larger.

The unit's structure has a school theme, with the initial members being called the "1st year" and being divided into "Class P" and "Class X." The group plans to have its own "senbatsu" (election) process to decide on 5-8 members to serve as the "student council," and future auditions will be referred to as "entrance ceremonies."

KNU23 currently has 16 members. The student council consists of leader Rina Maruyama (20), Hikari Kusunoki (18), Megumi Suzumoto (20), Hina Ueda (22), Rena Ueda (21), Marina Yamasaki (22), and Kana Hojo (21).

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Morning Musume transforms into Muten Musume for sushi tie-in

No category 2010/08/30 13:23
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A new song by idol group Morning Musume has been revealed as a promotional tie-in with the Kansai-based kaiten sushi chain Muten Kura-Zushi. The tune, called "Appare Kaiten Zushi!," has been playing in the chain's stores since August 13, and many customers have been curiously asking about it.

The sushi-themed song is actually sung by the group "Muten Musume," which is now officially confirmed to be all eight current members of Morning Musume. A CD release has been scheduled for October 27.

The project started at the beginning of this year, when Muten Kura-Zushi requested a song from producer Tsunku (41). Tsunku agreed, and he chose Morning Musume to perform it. Each of the members was also turned into an illustrated character (see image gallery), and animated versions will appear on the Muten Kura-Zushi website, as well as in karaoke clips.

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Kyoka Suzuki, Kyoko Fukada star in "Second Virgin"

No category 2010/08/30 13:23
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NHK has announced the broadcast of a drama series titled "Second Virgin," starring Kyoka Suzuki (42) and Kyoko Fukada (27). Actor Hiroki Hasegawa (33) will play the male lead.

Suzuki plays a divorced producer in publishing who meets a man 17 years younger than her (Hasegawa) and begins having an affair with him. Fukada plays Hasegawa's wife.

The series will air on Tuesday nights at 10:00pm, beginning on October 12. It has also been announced that the theme song will be Kumi Koda's "Anata Dake ga," which goes on sale as a double A-side single with "Suki de, Suki de, Suki de" on September 22.

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Yoochun Has Everything An Actor Needs

No category 2010/08/30 13:22
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Dong Bang Shin Ki’s member Yoochun who has been casted in KBS’s new drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” is becoming a topic for receiving many praises from the drama’s staff members and co-stars.

Director Kim Won Suk expressed his thoughts towards Park Yoochun, “Park Yoochun has such delicate and elegant look and voice; and he possesses all the basic factors that one needs as an actor. I can even say that he’s a star with all the talents.”

Screenwriter Kim Tae Hee also expressed, “There’s no doubt why Park Yoochun is considered a top star, because he works with such passion and sincerity. His personality is very similar to the character Lee Sun Joon, and I’m very satisfied.”

Song Joong Ki who’s playing the role of character Goo Yong Ha especially praised, “I’ve always hold a prejudice against idol singers turn actors, but seeing Yoochun who’s working with such seriousness and efforts, I’m very touched.”

“Sungkyunkwan Scandal” will begin on the 30th.

Source: Chosun Online
Translation: linhkawaii @ OneTVXQ.com
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Yoochun Has Everything An Actor Needs

No category 2010/08/30 13:22
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Dong Bang Shin Ki’s member Yoochun who has been casted in KBS’s new drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” is becoming a topic for receiving many praises from the drama’s staff members and co-stars.

Director Kim Won Suk expressed his thoughts towards Park Yoochun, “Park Yoochun has such delicate and elegant look and voice; and he possesses all the basic factors that one needs as an actor. I can even say that he’s a star with all the talents.”

Screenwriter Kim Tae Hee also expressed, “There’s no doubt why Park Yoochun is considered a top star, because he works with such passion and sincerity. His personality is very similar to the character Lee Sun Joon, and I’m very satisfied.”

Song Joong Ki who’s playing the role of character Goo Yong Ha especially praised, “I’ve always hold a prejudice against idol singers turn actors, but seeing Yoochun who’s working with such seriousness and efforts, I’m very touched.”

“Sungkyunkwan Scandal” will begin on the 30th.

Source: Chosun Online
Translation: linhkawaii @ OneTVXQ.com
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Will miss A surpass the Wonder Girls?

No category 2010/08/30 13:21
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Seoul, Korea – August 19, NCsoft (CEO Kim, Taek Jin) and omni-entertainment group JYP Entertainment (CEO Jung, Wook) have signed a Global Creative Partnership Agreement whereby parties, including board members of both companies, producer Park Jin Young, and the “idol” group missA.

The two companies cooperated this May when Wonder Girls debuted a new song and the online game AION presented some new background music, in-game dance moves, and character outfits. Customers and users created some catchy UCC videos, an extension of online-gaming culture.

With the agreement signed by both parties, miss A now holds the baton passed on from the Wonder Girls and will soon begin promotions, pending preparations.

Source: Betagame(Original article in Korean)
Translated by Abe Jung /Korea.com
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