After the surprising success of Shiseido’s men’s only cosmetic commercials, the company’s decided to bring together five of the most popular actors to debut as a pop group. They will be called U.N.O. Band, and at a recent press conference, received many bewildered looks from the assembled press corps after announcing their goal of making the #1 spot on Oricon on their very first single..
Archive for December, 2005
Several news reports out of Beijing clam that Chinese artist Faye Wong, and her actor husband Li Yapeng, plan to spend an incredible HK $400,000 on the upcoming birth of their first child together. Although Li Yapeng’s mother is a pediatrician and sees no reason to go to these lengths, Faye wants the most technologically advanced hospitals, and the very best medical attention money can buy.
Quite a few Korean and Japanese pop artists came together for the “Japan Korea Friendship Year” Dec. 6, at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. The event celebrated the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries. Highlights included: BoA, Rain, and Se7en from Korea, as well as V6 and Mika Nakashima from Japan.
SM Entertainment is investigating an adult video marketed to fans of their best selling pop artist BoA. The film “Superstar artist BoA” is being aggressively marketed on the internet as being the closest thing to watching the real pop star appearing in the video herself. The production company responsible, employed an actress so much like the real Korean star that SM executives are frightened that BoA’s image might be tarnished through association. Needless to say, SM Entertainment is currently weighing it’s legal options.
Koda Kumi recently confirmed the long standing rumors that she’s in a serious relationship. She told reporters at a recent press conference, that contrary to popular belief, she’s just as determined in love and relationships as she is about her career. She went on to say that she works extra hard on her stage performances, not just for her many fans, but to impress her boyfriend as well.
