Former KARA member Jiyoung continues to make moves in Japan, this time bagging a prominent lead-role in a feature film. Titled “Reon”, the film is based off of a manga by the same name created by Kaori Ookura and Kiyoshi Tomohide. Published in the magazine “Hot-Dog PRESS” it quickly grew in popularity among it’s readers.
In “Reon” Jiyoung plays the role of Reon Takanashi, a slightly frumpy/plain office lady who doesn’t really think much of herself. In a short time-span she gets fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend. Following the streak of bad luck Reon eventually finds work again as a dispatch employee at Asahina Foods, one of Japan’s prominent manufacturing and processing conglomerates. Reon eventually meets the boss of the company Reo Asahina played by veteran actor Naoto Takenaka. While he is truly capable of being a great boss and putting in hard-work, that tends to get sidetracked due to him being a womanizer.
Tomomi “The Voice” Itano is currently preparing for the release of her ninth single “#Ii ne!”. Taking a break from her usual clubby dance tracks, “#Ii ne!” is a cute upbeat pop song perfect for the Spring season. A low quality radio preview of the song can be heard here
“Ii ne!” will be released in three different versions. Limited edition type A will include a DVD with a music video and making-of, while limited edition B will come with a photobook. The regular edition will include two unnamed b-sides in total, the tracklist hasn’t been finalized yet. Just like the song, the covers of the new single also feature a much more “toned down” Tomomi. For these the covers she opted for a much more cute and natural look, the greenery in the background adds to that feel.
“Ii ne!” will be released on May 17th, 2017. Check out the covers below.
Electronic duo FEMM (Far East Mention Mannequins), globally known for club bangers such as “Fxxk Boyz, Get Money” and “Kill the DJ”, is making its European debut this week, with two shows in the UK and Denmark.
Mannequins RiRi and LuLa will bring their formula made of EDM bangers and fashion concepts in Copenhagen on April 22nd (Saturday), and London on April 23rd, for the Hyper Japan x JPU records party that will take place at the O2 Academy2 Islington.
This week, Keyakizaka46 topped the Hot 100 chart with their single “Fukyouwaon.”
Sandaime J Soul Brothers topped the Hot Albums chart for the second week in a row with “THE JSB WORLD.”
This week, Keyakizaka46 topped both Recochoku and iTunes with their new single “Fukyouwaon.”
This week marks Love music’s move from Friday nights to Sunday nights! This first Sunday episode was a Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi special.
Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi – Loser
This week’s guests were Ishiwatari Junji, Ozaki Sekaikan (Creephyp), Chihara Junia, and Arai Elina. Ozaki Sekaikan and the rest of Creephyp also performed with Kanjani8.
Creephyp x Kanjani8 – Neguse
Last we heard from up-and-coming pop/rock soloist Shin Rizumu, he was gearing up for the release of his second album “Have Fun” on May 10th. In support of this upcoming record, he has now uploaded a music video for its third track “Haru no Niji” to his Youtube channel.
This PV serves as a celebration of the spring season, a perfect pair for a song with lyrics which focus upon the idea of new beginnings and one’s hopes for the future. Directed by Satoshi Takagi, the video was shot on 16mm film and centers on Shin Rizumu traveling through a park surrounded by cherry blossoms.
Read on below for a look at the picturesque PV for “Haru no Niji”.
