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AnimeStar wrote: 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.

Yeah I Love her songs!
I wonder what will happen to both's careers!
It's Not lije That situation is Wellington accepted in Japan, much less between idols

SMAP to sing theme song of NHK morning drama “Umechan-sensei”

SMAP will provide the theme song for NHK’s next morning drama, “Umechan-sensei” (starring actress Horikita Maki). This will be the first time ever that a Johnny's group has sung the theme song for an NHK Asadora.

Producer Iwatani Kanako explained that it has been 20 years since SMAP’s debut, and during that time SMAP has been a leading force in Japan’s entertainment world. Because their voices have brought smiling faces to countless fans, she felt confident that they would be able to help people start off each day with a smile.

SMAP’s new song was written specifically for the drama, and it is described as a positive and encouraging song titled “Sakasama no Sora.” The song was written by Aso Tetsuro and composed and arranged by Kanno Yoko.

“Umechan-sensei” stars Horikita as a young woman trying to become a local doctor just after the end of World War II. The series will begin airing on April 2nd.

Sleepninja wrote:

Is that the Japanese version of a gaming geek's mother's basement? Look at the crap in the background! LOL

Sleepninja wrote: Haha the pile of dirty bowls! Is that a scorch mark on the door?

YES! lol i noticed that too. and I especially loved the part where he had to stop mid rant because he inhaled the plastic bag he's wearing over his head (at like 2:20-25). Also the 2 snuggie ensemble is TO DIE FOR honey.

awww :(

Popular Korean drama “Dream High” gets Japanese Musical remake

It’s been two years since singer Matsushita Yuya has appeared in a musical theater. But today his staff posted some exciting news for his fans.

They revealed on Yuya’s official blog that he will appear in the musical “Dream High“, set to start on July 3rd to July 20th. It will be playing at the New National Theater in Tokyo. The musical is based off the popular Korean drama and a first to hit the theatrical stage.

“Dream High” is directed and choreographed by Masuda Tetsuharu. With script written by Kuzuki Akira and music by Kamimura Shuuhei. Yuya will play ‘Song Sam Dong’, a boy who lives in the countryside and is brought into the school by ‘Go Hye Mi’ being played by NANAKA (from BRIGHT). Also starring with Yuya is Mizuda Kouki as ‘Jin Gook’, Joey (Tee) as ‘Jason’, Kawakami Juria (from JURIAN BEAT CRISIS) as ‘Yoon Baek Hee’, and Anna Santos as ‘Kim Pil Sook’. The extended cast includes Tsuchiya Yuuichi (from *pnish*) as ‘Kang Oh Hyuk’, and NANA (from MAX) as the teacher, ‘Shi Kyung Jin’.

Ticket sales will begin May 27th and range from ¥5,500 – ¥6,500 ($65-$75USD).

-> /Me reads Japanese remake of Dream High and my hopes go up, I get giddy.
And then I read... musical. :(

Sleepninja wrote: *thread jacking*
Have you seen the Morning Musume musicals? They are awesome!

Nope, I just read about them. But where do I find them? Are they even available online?

Sleepninja wrote: I watched them online a few years back. I have no idea it they are still there. I think they were released on DVD, but it's probably not subbed. The fansubs that I found were on YT and Veoh.

I am going to have a look at it! :) Sounds promising and I love musicals.