Sleepninja wrote: Yamamoto Yusuke shows off his AKB48-style cosplay

Haha I can't post all the pics on here (Skye wouldn't approve) But here's the link: http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/yamamoto-yusuke-shows-off-his-akb48-style-cosplay/


wow... just.... wow.
hahahaha
ladyfaile wrote: wow... just.... wow.
hahahaha


Haha Yeah and also Wow I had no idea he was had that if you know what I mean *waggles eyebrows*
Sleepninja wrote: Yamamoto Yusuke shows off his AKB48-style cosplay

Haha I can't post all the pics on here (Skye wouldn't approve) But here's the link: http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/yamamoto-yusuke-shows-off-his-akb48-style-cosplay/


he looks cute haha :D
Yamashita Tomohisa opens up about withdrawing from NEWS

wrote: Actor/singer Yamashita Tomohisa (26) held a press conference on December 7th to commemorate the first day of shooting for his upcoming drama, “Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata~Ending Planner~“. During the event, he opened up about his withdrawal from NEWS for the first time.

Yamashita stunned the J-Pop industry back in October when he announced that he would be departing from the group along with fellow member Nishikido Ryo.

The pop star revealed that although he did many solo activities while he was in the group, he started to think about going alone seriously during his solo Asia tour. “There were many things going on inside of me, and it made me think deeply as a 25 year old man,” he began.

He continued, “There was a difference between NEWS’ color and my color, and it was also difficult to juggle both the group and my personal activities, timewise. Life is just one time, so I wanted to tackle this challenge in going solo. You can’t do things all your way if you stay in a group, because it could cause trouble for other members; but if you are alone, you have to take all the responsibilities on your own, so you can try different things without worrying.”

Reportedly, he first discussed his withdrawal plans with NEWS back in June. “They told me ‘Let’s try each other’s best as good rivals’ in the end, and those word pushed my back.”

In J-Pop, Akanishi Jin established a major precedent when he withdrew from KAT-TUN back in July 2010, however, Yamashita decided not to ask his friend for advice. “I did not ask him for advice since I usually don’t talk to Akanishi about work,” he said.

So, what has Yamashita been up to since leaving NEWS? “I’ve started reading many books. I think I need to learn more things. Though I had depended on the members until now, all responsibilities fall on me from now on,” he said.

As for his future plans, Yamashita stated, “I would like to try many different [acting] roles even if it’s not the lead role, and of course I will continue my activities as a singer. I also want to cherish my time to communicate with fans at live concert after next year.”

Yamashita will start his full solo activities as an actor and as a singer starting next year. Meanwhile, his drama will begin airing on January 12th, 2012

Source: Sanpo


Link: TokyoHive
well i say good for him. he's thinking about his future and where this band is taking him, and it's not the direction he wants to go. he's smart to get out while he's still ahead. he still is popular enough to get out on his own and do well, and i hate to say it but boybands don't last forever, they're getting older, he probably sees that and realizes that NEWS' days are numbered so he's better to get out before they become nobodys, and continue his career rather tha have to try to make a comeback later on.
smart move in my opinion.
i know it's sad for NEWS fans, but i think it's very good for Yamapi fans.

and i'm excited to see him try different acting roles. i like the characters he plays so far, but... they're kind of all the same character. he really is good at the brooding emo prettyboy character but he can't keep playing that character forever. i'm anxious to see what else he can show us :)
Yamapi was my fave NEWS member, but I'm happy for him. I enjoy his solo work and his acting. I'll just bump my second fave NEWS member up to # 1 YAY Masuda :D
ladyfaile wrote: well i say good for him. he's thinking about his future and where this band is taking him, and it's not the direction he wants to go. he's smart to get out while he's still ahead. he still is popular enough to get out on his own and do well, and i hate to say it but boybands don't last forever, they're getting older, he probably sees that and realizes that NEWS' days are numbered so he's better to get out before they become nobodys, and continue his career rather tha have to try to make a comeback later on.
smart move in my opinion.
i know it's sad for NEWS fans, but i think it's very good for Yamapi fans.

and i'm excited to see him try different acting roles. i like the characters he plays so far, but... they're kind of all the same character. he really is good at the brooding emo prettyboy character but he can't keep playing that character forever. i'm anxious to see what else he can show us :)



Haha Have you seen Nobuta or Lunch Queen or Proposal Daisakusen? He's not a brooding emo boy in those. Quite the opposite in fact. :p
no he's a total goof in Nobuta but he IS somewhat emo in Proposal :p
haven't seen Lunch Queen yet, it's on my PTW
boutux wrote: http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/liar-game-reborn-releases-full-trailer/

click on link to watch the trailer.


Oh cool! /me really needs to get to work on the Liar Game series!
Tokyo Hive posted videos of the performances from the 62nd Kohaku Uta Gassen

http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/performances-from-the-62nd-kohaku-uta-gassen/

I finally got a chance to watch most of the performances posted, and Arashi's medley was nice. Also, KARA always looks so hot! I wanna steal everything about their style, hehe.
Kawaikochan wrote:
Akanishi Jin to make his U.S. debut in November
http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/10/akanishi-jin-to-make-his-u-s-debut-in-november/

Jin Akanishi is releasing his first single in the US, and it will feature Jason Derulo. Tokyohive says it will be released digitally, so I'm guessing it will be available on iTunes (but I'm hoping for AmazonMP3).

I'm not a huge Akanishi fan, but I'm kinda dying to hear this, lol. I'm so curious. I wonder if/how his sound has changed since his solo album.

[Edited to add: the video is posted here: http://www.mydramalist.com/forum/showthread.php?685-**J-News-Flash-**&p=93142#post93142]


He released the music for his new single. How do you guys think it compares?

Hey!!!!
FTW????
Did anyone Know this???
I didn't even Know they were dating!!!
http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/02/sponichi-reports-akanishi-jin-kuroki-meisa-getting-married-2-month-pregnancy/
In anotare report I read in Spanish ir saos That they got married on February the 2nd
I didn't know either :O wow so Meisa Kuroki is getting married and even having a baby...I wish her happiness though I will miss her music.