Kumi Koda Dating SMAP Boy

December 31, 2007 · posted by john · Filed Under blog, japanese, jpop, music, news, pictures · 1 Comment 

It has been rumored since summer that Japan’s queen of durrrty pop is going out with the leader of Japan’s most well known and ageless boy group SMAP, Masahiro Nakai.  Both camp have long denied the allegation by saying they’re simply friends.

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However recently evidence of the two dating is mounting.  Kumi has been sighted several times going into Masahiro’s new place.   Earlier this month she was once again caught trying to sneak in there inside an unmarked car.

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Masahiro Nakai, the oldest member and leader of the ever popular boy group SMAP

Both Kumi and Masahiro are no stranger to scandals.  Masahiro has often been romantically linked to different celebrities, the latest being with the beautiful and extremely popular Fuji TV announcer Minako Nakano. (In Japan female TV announcers are often treated like idols and superstars and it is very prestigious to be chosen by one of the major TV networks.)  The public couldn’t understand why the Japanese heartthrob dumped such a classy beauty for a trashy, over the top, Christina Aguilera-wannabe.

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“Purikura” (mini sticker picture) of Masahiro kissing Minako…the dream of millions of Japanese men!

The infamous Kumi Koda needs no introduction.  Some people praise her for her “creativity” and courage to break many traditions in the relatively conservative Japanese showbiz world.  Others loath her less than proper appearance and often lewd on stage antics.  Personally I still remember the real Kumi back in the good old days before she turned skankalicious. *sigh*

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As it turns out Masahiro will be one of the hosts for NHK’s year end Kohaku Utagassen extravaganza and Kumi is scheduled to perform.  Everyone’s anxious to see how this will play out.  This might get interesting…

Shoko Nakagawa School Teacher

December 31, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under av idol, cute, gravure, japanese, model, pictures · Comment 

One of my FAVORITES as models go.  She just kills me with those eyes, porcelain skin and the cute factor that is pretty much unmatched.  It looks like one of the books she’s got here is Alice in Wonderland, although written as Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland.  (which might be the original version)

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Racequeen Yee Gyu Ree with Music

December 30, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, racequeen, video · Comment 

Another video of Yee Gyu Ree.  This time to the music of some girl saying that she’s a bitch,… which she clear ISN’T in this video.  I know she’s posing and modeling, but still very cute.  You don’t see U.S. models being this cute and interacting with the photographer,…

Hello Kitty For Men

December 30, 2007 · posted by john · Filed Under blog, japanese, jpop, news, pictures, wtf · Comment 

Yes, you heard right…Sanrio, the creator of the iconic Hello Kitty wants to see guys get in on the craze too!

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Sanrio has tried a “limited edition” collaboration in men’s clothing with designers in Tokyo’s chic Harajuku section earlier this year, and they proved popular.  The usual bubble-headed shape of Hello Kitty was slightly changed for a more rugged, cool look to appeal to men in their teens and early 20s.

“The cute cuddly white cat, usually seen on toys and jewelry for young females, will soon don T-shirts, bags, watches and other products targeting young men, company spokesman Kazuo Tohmatsu said Friday. The feline for-men products will go on sale in Japan next month, and will be sold soon in the U.S. and other Asian nations, according to Sanrio.”

Would you shell out $36 for a Hello Kitty t-shirt?

Korean Racequeens Yee Gyu Ree and Yee Gah Nah

December 30, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, model, racequeen, video · Comment 

Checking out the game from the video that she was promoting just before.  They’re asking a lot of questions which if you guys want, I can translate,… but it seems like they’re asking the questions just to give the video some material. 

Korean Racequeen Yee Gyu Ree Video Game Testimony

December 30, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, racequeen, video · Comment 

Basically, she’s hawking this racing video game. She’s saying how she played it, how she liked it, how you can not only choose cars but motorcyles too,…. how there are multiplayer options,… and how she’s asking everyone to buy it.  There’s more, but I was watching the video for her cute-ness so ask if you want more details.  Otherwise, just enjoy!

Tokito Ami in White

December 30, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under cute, gravure, japanese, model, pictures · Comment 

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This girl is known to be one of (if not) the first to NOT take off her glasses for the photoshoot.  I believe I read in one place that she was saying that the glasses made her who she is, and they needed to be in the photos.  Others say that she’s just a stubborn brat,… but then, what girl isn’t?  Personally, I LOVE the glasses and have always had a thing for the bookworms.  Enjoy!

Aibu Saki Sample Video

December 29, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under gravure, japanese, model, pictures, video · Comment 

I think it’s a sample video of some girl on her photo shoot,… I think.  Refresh if the video doesn’t load.

Paris Hilton in Korea Part 2

December 29, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, random, video, wtf · Comment 

Stupid Korean pervs. Hahaha! Of course, her answer isn’t really any better,…

Busty MEGUMI to Marry Dragon Ash Vocal Soon?

December 29, 2007 · posted by john · Filed Under blog, gravure, japanese, jpop, model, music, news, pictures · Comment 

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According to reliable sources popular top-heavy gravure idol turned singer MEGUMI is close to marrying Kenji Furuya, the leader of Japanese hip-hop / rock group Dragon Ash. They have moved into a house since this fall and registered their names as the official occupants. Kenji’s father, actor Ikko Furuya was spotted having dinner with the couple in the middle of this month in Tokyo and his mother has also met MEGUMI.

Note: It is a huge deal in Japan for a person to meet the parents of his/her love interest, unlike the West. It isn’t uncommon for a person to meet his/her future parents-in-law for the first time right before the wedding.

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People close to the couple notice MEGUMI has a strong desire to get married since her good friend former gravure idol Eiko Koike has gotten married, and that she has been checking out different wedding venues in Tokyo. Of course both Kenji and her management responded with a “no comment”.

Update: I just watched a Christmas special with MEGUMI on the show and she’s sporting a band on her left ring finger. I guess she’s not trying too hard to hide the engagement.

Jamilla Taken Off Air

December 29, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, news · Comment 

I’ve seen this show a few times and have to say, I agree with the first comment that was made on the article.  She was downright annoying.  Granted, I’ve only seen the show a FEW times, but it was difficult to have any wonts (or is it wants?) of more of her.  Frankly, she didn’t seem to have what it took to keep a show like that,… interesting?

Anyway, you can read some more details over at ALLKPOP.  (or click on the image below to go to it as well)

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Korean Racequeens Listed

December 29, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, model, racequeen, video · Comment 

This video actually lists the various Racequeens in Korea.

The first name you see pop up is: Kim (pronounced GIM) Shee Hyang (H-Yahng)

The second name you see is: Jee Yun Soo

The third name you see is: Goo Jee Sung (short u, like UH)

The fourth name you see is: Yee (more like EEE) Gah (short a) Nah (again, short a)

The fifth and last name you see is: Bahng (short a) Eun (?) Yung (short u again)

Paris Hilton in Korea

December 29, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, random, video, wtf · Comment 

WTF?

Korean Racequeen – Yee Gyu Ree

December 28, 2007 · posted by jay · Filed Under korean, racequeen, video · Comment 

I’ve seen this one a few times around the ‘net. My translation of her name may not be what you will find on the web in english,… unfortunately, they butcher it, but trust me that my pronounciation is correct. Please refresh if you don’t see the video.

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