Thu, September 13, 2007 (7:34pm EDT)
Yuta Uekusa, the 12-year-old son of Shonentai member Katsuhide Uekusa, will appear in his first television drama this fall.
Yuta barely made his debut as a Johnny's Jr. idol in July when he joined his father in Shonentai's annual musical, "PLAYZONE." His next role is an a part in TBS's "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei 8," which begins on October 11.
His character in the drama series is Yuki Kanawa, a boy who behaves like an honor student at school, but is quite different on the inside.
Yuta barely made his debut as a Johnny's Jr. idol in July when he joined his father in Shonentai's annual musical, "PLAYZONE." His next role is an a part in TBS's "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei 8," which begins on October 11.
His character in the drama series is Yuki Kanawa, a boy who behaves like an honor student at school, but is quite different on the inside.
Thu, September 13, 2007 (4:57pm EDT)
Yuko Hara of Southern All Stars has formed a new unit with three-man band Fumido. The group, named Harafumi, will debut with "Yume wo Chikatta Ki no Shita de," on sale November 7. The song has been chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV's "Swan no Baka!" drama series.
Fumido, whose members are said to be fans of Southern All Stars, came up with the idea for a collaboration. Since both bands are on the same label, Fumido asked the label's staff members to pass the request to Hara, who quickly agreed.
Included on the single is Hara's solo tune, "Daisuki! Happy End," her first in ten years. The song is being used as the theme for the Japanese dub of "Hoodwinked," which opens on October 6.
Fumido, whose members are said to be fans of Southern All Stars, came up with the idea for a collaboration. Since both bands are on the same label, Fumido asked the label's staff members to pass the request to Hara, who quickly agreed.
Included on the single is Hara's solo tune, "Daisuki! Happy End," her first in ten years. The song is being used as the theme for the Japanese dub of "Hoodwinked," which opens on October 6.
Thu, September 13, 2007 (4:39pm EDT)
This week, misono released "Zasetsu Chiten," produced by Straightener's Hidekazu Hinata. The song was the first in her three-single "Rock Project."
The second one has already been announced, to be produced by rock band GO!GO!7188. No title has been revealed yet, but the release has been scheduled for November 14.
The second one has already been announced, to be produced by rock band GO!GO!7188. No title has been revealed yet, but the release has been scheduled for November 14.
Thu, September 13, 2007 (4:27pm EDT)
The 1st International Drama Festival, part of the currently ongoing CoFesta, will take place on October 12-13.
The event, which aims to showcase television dramas from Japan and other Asian countries, will include a reception party and a symposium. Six domestic series will be introduced, including "Nodame Cantabile." Three foreign shows will also be highlighted. Korean actress Yoo Joo-hee, who appeared in the KBS series "A Dwarf Launches A Small Ball," is scheduled to attend.
The event, which aims to showcase television dramas from Japan and other Asian countries, will include a reception party and a symposium. Six domestic series will be introduced, including "Nodame Cantabile." Three foreign shows will also be highlighted. Korean actress Yoo Joo-hee, who appeared in the KBS series "A Dwarf Launches A Small Ball," is scheduled to attend.
