REPORT ~ 10/26 NEWS WINTER PARTY DIAMOND in Sendai

Friday, 31 October 2008 | Concerts

sorry for the late report, one of my closest online friends just passed away coz of meningtis last sunday, right after i posted 10/25 report so i didn't have any mood to find and read reports but there's not much reports about 2nd day of Sendai anyway. i only found the last show MC but it's very interesting!

AGE TOFU TEGOSHI!! (fried tofu Tegoshi!)

i have to smack thank Shige and Ryo to make MC talk became ERO like this! this is very rough, but from what i managed to read, they were talking about backstage, each member has sofa prepared for each one of them. but it seemed that Ryo's baggage was on Massu's place, so he couldn't seat. "Unbelievable! Don't put it here today!" then Massu approached 893 (yakuza) Ryo. then i got lost translations but it's something about Massu holding tissue under his palm.

then Yamapi commented, "It's not superman but paperman, right?"
Tegoshi butted in from his seat, "Ehh? I just talk about about tekito (?) man yo!"
Koyama said, "Although the backstage is the noisiest, but please stop wearing no pan (without underwear) bathrobe!"
Shige, "This is like age tofu i ate before." (no pan and age tofu ... what is the connection? we shall leave it to our own imagination)
Ryo, "Are you saying Tegoshi's thing is like age tofu?"

OMG!! *dies laughing*

Ryo, "So Tegoshi's thing is like age tofu that you can eat?"
Shige seemed want to keep teasing about it, Koyama was like, "Stop! Stop!"
Then Massu mentioned about bathroom talk. Something about Tegoshi singing Morning Musume's Love Revolution [uouu] [ouo] [uuuo] in the middle of shower. Shige even explained the movements? again lost translations Koyama had to apologize for bringing the no pan Tegoshi.

Tegoshi, "I know, but because the big movement, so ..."
Then Yamapi said something about the mirror in the backstage being visible indirectly (sorry for the loose translation), and he sang [Say Hello] with changing the lyric, "I love you, kimi no shakku chiwo kimi no tsuyosa kono bubun de basurobu ga senkai ni naru rashii" (i love you, your weakness is the part of your strength, it seems the bathrobe becomes full opening)

after 1st day concert, everyone went to eat Sendai's famous cow tongue BBQ with staff promoter. then return to the hotel. Yamapi was waiting someone to his room, but no one came (i'd love to give u company anytime u want, Pi). Shige said he rented God Father and fell asleep after few minutes. Tegoshi just returned around 3am, he was passionately talking about music with FiVE's members Ishigaki (and another one that i forget his name), unexpected friends!

Koyama talking about big numbers of uchiwa with emergency exit picture among the crowds. Yamapi wondered if after this the Tegoshi uchiwa with "NO PAN OUJI" will appear or not?

Yamapi mentioned about the happiness to be able to graduate from university after 4,5 years. (omedetou once again, Pi!)

Then KoyamaPi excused to change clothes for their duet "Ginza Rhapsody" Ryo explained about the song. He also commented about the other members solo, he said Shige's song is bright (cheerful?), Tegoshi's solo is immortal masterpiece, in comparison of Massu's solo. Massu kind of argue and said it his solo made by the purpose of the concert. and Ryo replied, "Boo, it's the same Massu-ish again!" Ryo, kowaii

ah on last day, there were double encore, Happy Birthday (again??) and Hadashi no Cinderella Boy

again, please do not re-post this elsewhere, it might be not accurate, as my japanese sucks big time, i might have wrong interpretations.

:: posted by dianne at Friday, 31 October 2008 ::

REPORT ~ 10/25 NEWS WINTER PARTY DIAMOND in Sendai

Sunday, 26 October 2008 | Concerts

okay, before people get freaking out, i didn't go to Sendai though it's always been a dream for me to see NEWS concert in there, such small venue, will be so easy to see all the members, even without binocular! ah next year i will deffo aim for Sendai!! anyway, i should stop being emo and start the topic

this is just some reports i gathered from various japanese and english fan-blogs who were lucky enough to go to NEWS Party yesterday. beware for long long entry

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:: posted by dianne at Sunday, 26 October 2008 ::

Color ~ NEWS new album!

Thursday, 9 October 2008 | Singles & Albums

okay, i was shocked when i opened my e-mail and found new release information from cdjapan i nearly gave up my hope on this new album and suddenly it's out! i have mixed feeling about this though, as i much wanted NEWS for having new album, but releasing now means more songs without Uchi and Notti's voices i miss their voices so much. okay, maybe only Notti's voice but i want 8 members in the new album yo anyway, i always like the title of NEWS albums, it's simple and easy to remember and this time is COLOR

NEWS/color [Limited Edition] CDA
Catalog no. : JECN-177
Price : 3000 yen (tax in)
Release Date : 2008/11/19
Description : New album release from NEWS includes the track "SNOW EXPRESS," four advanced singles, and more. Limited edition includes 32-page booklet.
Pre-order : CD Japan ~ LE

NEWS/color [Regular Edition] CDA
Catalog no. : JECN-178
Price : 3000 yen (tax in)
Release Date : 2008/11/19
Description : New album release from NEWS includes the track "SNOW EXPRESS", four advanced singles, and more. Regular edition includes the song "Towairo no Koi" that isn't included on the limited edition. Also includes 16-page jacket.
Pre-order : CD Japan ~ RE

and this is the full track listing (both LE and RE) :
M1：weeeek (NEWS)
M2：STARDUST (NEWS)
M3：SUMMER TIME (NEWS)
M4：SNOW EXPRESS (NEWS)
M5：Forever (NEWS)
M6：MOLA (Yamapi's solo)
M7：ケセナイ (Kesenai) (Tegoshi's main)
M8：ordinary (Ryo's solo)
M9：みんながいる世界を一つに愛をもっとGive & Takeしましょう (Minna ga iru sekai wo hitotsu ni ai wo motto Give & Take shimashou) (Massu's main)
M10：ムラリスト (Murarisuto) (KoyaShige's duet)
M11：太陽のナミダ (Taiyou no Namida) (NEWS)
M12：Smile Maker (NEWS)
M13：Happy Birthday (NEWS)
M14：FLY AGAIN (NEWS)

Bonus track for RE :
M15 : 永遠色の恋 (Towa iro no koi) (NEWS)

i nearly screamed when i saw the bonus track, but got depressed again after remember it will be 6 members version. i'd really want 8 members version, coz this song never been sung with 8 members before except in NEWSnow Concert 2004-2005

but i found the 7 members version in youtube, have a look! i cried

i also ripped the mp3 here!

:: posted by dianne at Thursday, 9 October 2008 ::

version 21.0 launched

Friday, 3 October 2008 | Announcements

YES!! FINALLY NEW LAYOUT!! i'm sorry for not revamping this fansite for ages my mood for photoshop-ing isn't good lately but after i saw the recent Happy Birthday official photo-set, i couldn't help to change the layout! isn't Yamapi looking absolutely HOT up there ? i'm not blaming him for keeping his perm style, coz it suits him perfectly

okay, enough fangirling! NEWS just appeared in Music Station SP last night. they sang Happy Birthday (of course!) i was hoping they would do medley of [Game of Love] and [Push On!] coz those songs are just loveable but sadly no medley

ahyes, finally NEWS will also appear in Utaban on 23.10.2008, aree? why the gap dates between the release date is very far away? guess they will also promoting their winter tour that will start on 25.10.2008. NEWS ganbare!! no utaban at all ^^;;

:: posted by dianne at Friday, 3 October 2008 ::

Graduation from Meiji

Friday, 19 September 2008 | Captures

YATTA!! finally the official announcement of Yamapi's graduation is out. i was practically nervous and kept asking people around why there was no news about it yet and at such crucial time like this, my wireless is being a bitch today it took me so long to browse and i can't download anything but this piece of news already makes me HAPPY! SOTSUGYOU OMEDETOU, YAMAPI i'm so proud of you 4,5 years to finish with your amazingly busy schedules is such an achievement yo

video credits : XQ & watchful21@LJ

he looks damn good with tuxedo

:: posted by dianne at Friday, 19 September 2008 ::

Happy 5th Anniversary

Tuesday, 16 September 2008 | NEWS

ahh gomenasai for the lack of update once again so many things happened in the past 2 weeks. i dunno where to start well, first of all, yesterday NEWS celebrated their 5th anniversary exactly 5 years ago, NEWS was introduced in public with 9 members. actually talking about this make me depressed in a way, from 9 to 6 members, what a GREAT loss but NEWS survive from many obstacles i hope i can be NEWS fan forever, many people said NEWS is nothing without Yamapi, but i think after 5 years NEWS will be stronger BRAVO NEWS!!

Code Blue just ended i'm gonna miss Aizawa-kun for sure but no worries, we will meet again with the coolest doctor ever next year for SP episode i hope there will be a slight progress between Aizawa and Shiraishi my heart was practically stopped on the last scene inside the elevator. damn Aizawa, why you didn't confess to her?? but yeah, as i already said don't expect romance in Code Blue.

Happy Birthday PV is out, it's CUTE! lots of and CG graphics, and the dance is beyond CUTE honestly, i still Summer Time PV more, but i think HapiBasu is also CUTE! i can't wait for the performance promo of the song. so far they will be in :

24.09.2008 - CDTV Special (TBS)
29.09.2008 - HEY HEY HEY MUSIC CHAMP Special (Fuji TV)
03.10.2008 - Music Station Special (Asahi TV)

no Utaban?

lastly, i think when Yamapi said he wanted to learn more english, he actually meant it i got this small clip of Waratte Iitomo with him as guest. another guest who is an american actor popped a question in english, and he got the answer right!! although i have to laugh at his trouble expression once he heard the question. but no worries, u got right, dear

:: posted by dianne at Tuesday, 16 September 2008 ::

Code Blue ep.9 & Happy Birthday preview

Monday, 1 September 2008 | Dramas

hi again so sorry for not updating for a while. been busy with real life, i have a baby nephew he's so adorable anyway, i just finished watching episode 9. the rating is up again i hope this drama will be the best among summer drama this year. all the casts are GREAT! Gakki's acting is really good, i cried so much my fave scene of course the last scene, where Shiraishi run outside in the midst of rain and Aizawa followed her <33 OMG, how i wish he hugged her instead!!!

ahyes, anyone has listened the full version of Happy Birthday? I LOVE IT!! it's really catchy, i can't wait to see the PV!! i uploaded the radio rip in the download section, enjoy! *credits : news_jpop@LJ*

:: posted by dianne at Monday, 1 September 2008 ::

New Single ~ Happy Birthday

Thursday, 21 August 2008 | Singles & Albums

YATTA! it's finally confirmed that NEWS will release a new single titled [Happy Birthday] on 1st October 2008 it's their 11th single since their debut day, if only they didn't have suspension for 8 months in year 2006, i think they will have at least 2 more singles but never mind, don't ever dwell the past, live the present and look out for the future i hope the single will sell well, i already pre-ordered mine can't wait for it.

if u want to pre-order, it's already available in online shops

NEWS/Happy Birthday[Limited Edition]
Description:New single release from NEWS featuring a hip new birthday song penned by SEAMO. Brace yourself for a catchy sound and soft melody as News wishes a happy birthday to the people they love. Limited edition includes bonus tracks "GAME of LOVE" and "Happy Birthday (Original Karaoke Version)" as well as alternate jacket artwork.

Tracklist :

1. Happy Birthday
2. Gan Gan Ganbatte
3. GAME of LOVE
4. Happy Birthday (Original Karaoke)

CDJapan ~ Limited Edition (LE)


NEWS/Happy Birthday[Regular Edition]
Description:New single release from NEWS featuring a hip new birthday song penned by SEAMO. Brace yourself for a catchy sound and soft melody as News wishes a happy birthday to the people they love. Regular edition includes bonus track "Push On!" not included with the regular edition.

Tracklist :

1. Happy Birthday
2. Gan Gan Ganbatte
3. Push On!

CDJapan ~ Limited Edition (LE)

i don't really recommend YesAsia or Play-Asia coz all sales from there won't be counted in Oricon Chart, it's a pity ne?

:: posted by dianne at Thursday, 21 August 2008 ::

Kose CM, new single, Pacific DVD review

Monday, 18 August 2008 | Reviews

hello i have a good news for all of you. it's already confirmed that NEWS will have a new CM for Kose cosmetics, they will be the spoke person for this "Happy Bath Time Precious Rose" bath products. the CM will be aired on 19th August (tomorrow!) and the product will be available on 21st August the background song for the CM is NEWS' new song titled "Happy Birthday", birthday and bath day sounds similar, so they used "Happy Bath Day" for the CM theme there's no official statement when the new single will be out, some said it's October. uhm, i'm actually waiting for album, i mean it's their 5th anniversary this year, they should have best album kind of thing, right? well, we will see

here are the caps from the press conference :

credits : watchful21@LJ

i just spent the whole day to write a long detailed review on NEWS Pacific DVD, this time with captures, anyone interested can read it here : fanstuff -> review -> Pacific DVD

:: posted by dianne at Monday, 18 August 2008 ::

Random

Sunday, 10 August 2008 | Captures

uwaaa, i have so many things to write but i don't know where to start let me start with Code Blue first, finally i have watched episode 6 in term of acting i think it's the best episode for Yamapi so far, it's such heart wrenching to see his tears when his obaachan talked about young Aizawa but she didn't recognize him at all but in term of story, i still the best. Aizawa-kun, our hero his calmness really amazed me, even Kuroda-sensei admitted it. here are some caps with Aizawa in his weakest stage.

and this is the more clear capture of Yamapi in KAT-TUN Dome concert last 5th August, it's really cute to see him waving the penlight i want to make a gif of it, but my brother's pc doesn't have photoshop maybe next time.


i just bought a TV magazine, it's kinda old, like last month issue, but the pictures are so beautiful i can't resist to buy it here are some preview, please go to gallery in others section for full scans.


lastly, it seems HK fans already got their NEWS Pacific DVD, so envy with them. some small clips and caps including the onsen scene already leaked out. uhm, i don't like spoiler, but i can't stop myself to download those clips i want my DVD

:: posted by dianne at Sunday, 10 August 2008 ::

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