Who did kids choose as their favorite entertainer?

Toy maker Bandai recently held a research survey amongst 1500 boys and girls ages 3 to 12 with the help of their guardians. In this survey, they asked the question: Who is your child’s favorite entertainer?

Taking 23.8% of the votes, Arashi took number one. Many kids stated to their parents that they like Arashi because “They’re cool, they can dance well and they’re really good at variety shows.” It seems that Arashi’s multiple talents seemed to catch even the attention of kids. On top of that many of the kids said that they became interested in the group through siblings and friends.

Following Arashi with 13.9% of votes was AKB48. Some parents commented saying that when AKB48 performs their catchy songs on television, their kids seem to be mesmerized and just sit still. Some parents also said that, “they sing and imitate their dances.” It seems that a lot of kids like AKB48 because they want to be like the members of the group.

In third place was Hanya, a comedy duo. Other comedy duos and comedians such as Audrey (fourth place), Shimura Ken (fifth place), Tano Shingo (sixth place), and Imoto Ayako (eigth place) made it into the rankings. Kasuga Toshiaki of Audrey and Tano Shingo were brought up because many of the kids like to imitate their gags. Kids imitate their gags to make others around them laugh but also to become popular amongst their peers. Comedian Shimura Ken made it into the ranking as well because many of the kids were introduced to him through their parents, who were fans before.

Here is the full list of the ranking:

1. Arashi

2.AKB48

3. Hanya (comedy duo)

4. Audrey (comedy duo)

5. Shimura Ken (comedian)

6.Tano Shingo (comedian)

7. Becky (talent)

8. Imoto Ayako (comedian)

9. SMAP

10.Sato Takeru (actor)

Thanks to deprive.d for the tip!
Source: Oricon DeView

Who is Johnny Entertainment’s best actor?

First and foremost, Johnny’s Entertainment is known for producing male idols, and while many have tried to make a name for themselves as an actor, only a few are actually competing in the same league as full-fledged actors.

This year, Ikuta Toma, one of the very few talents within the agency who are solely focusing on acting, was the first Johnny’s talent to win an acting award in the 54 year-long history of the “Blue Ribbon Awards“.

Is Ikuta just one single shimmering light of hope among countless of cringeworthy idols-turned-actors? No. There are a few more Johnny’s talents that can actually act, and the mobile portal of goo/NTT DoCoMo have asked their users which of them have been delivering the best acting performances so far.

You can tell by the number of votes that it was a very popular poll, but can you guess who won? Scroll down and find out whether the actual results prove you right.

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Who is the best actor in Johnny’s?

01 – 29,828 votes – Ninomiya Kazunari
02 – 11,266 votes – Kusanagi Tsuyoshi
03 – 10,054 votes – Ikuta Toma
04 – 6,142 votes – Kimura Takuya
05 – 4,662 votes – Okada Junichi
06 – 3,060 votes – Nishikido Ryo
07 – 2,004 votes – Yamashita Tomohisa
08 – 1,976 votes – Matsumoto Jun
09 – 1,391 votes – Nagase Tomoya
10 – 1,148 votes – Nakai Masahiro

Radio rip of Arashi’s “Boom Boom” released

A radio-rip of Arashi’s new song “Boom Boom” has been released. This is the third track on the group’s new single “LOTUS“.

Don’t forget to check out the PV for “LOTUS” on my previous post..^_^

Check it out below!

p/s this song is very catchy..makes u wanna move n dance along with it~~

Weekly entertainment magazine Ori Star recently announced the results of its latest survey, asking for their fans’ favorite song by their favorite artist.

Arashi top’s track was “Monster”, the theme song to the drama “Kaibutsu-Kun” which stars member Ohno Satoshi. When asked why they chose this song, one fan replied, “I can’t help but love the impact of the song and their cool dancing.” To round off the top three tracks for Arashi, ”Monster” was followed by “truth” and “Troublemaker”.

Other favorites include Ikimonogakari’s hit song “Arigatou”, which earned three times the number of votes as their debut song, “SAKURA”. Tohoshinki’s first song as a two-member unit, “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)”, also ranked highly on the list.

Check out the first part of the list below and let us know what you think!

Arashi – “Monster”
B’z – “ultrasoul”
EXILE – “Lovers Again”
Fukuyama Masaharu -” Sakurazaka”
Hey! Say! JUMP – “Arigatou ~Sekai no Doko ni Itemo~”
Ikimonogakari - “Arigatou”
Kanjani∞ - “Life ~Me no Mae no Mukou e~”
KAT-TUN - “Real Face”
Kimura Kaela – “Butterfly”
Kinki Kids – “Family ~Hitotsu ni Naru Koto~”
Mr. Children – “Owarinaki Tabi”
NEWS – “weeeek”
SMAP – “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana”
Spitz – “Sora mo Toberu Hazu”
Tohoshinki - “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)”
YUI – “CHE.R.RY”

The second part of the ranking has been published in the February 18th edition of the magazine, so stay tuned to tokyohive for updates!

Source: Oricon

Petition to preserve SS501 fan page circulating online

F.T. Island’s Hongki recently retweeted a post by a fan about a petition to keep SS501’s fan page alive.

Although the SS501 members have gone their separate ways after their contracts expired, the members have promised on a number of occasions that they would regroup to perform at some point in the future. However, the SS501 fanclub, known as SS601, is faced with closure, with the page officially shutting down on February 28th.

As such, some fans have gotten together and created a petition to keep “the cornerstone of SS501 fans” from disappearing. So far, nearly 500 people have signed the petition.

Source: Hongki’s Twitter & Daum Agora “SS601 Fans Opposed To Closure”

Arashi unleashes PV for their upcoming single, “LOTUS”!

Its been long since i didnt post anything in this this blog..gomen minna!!! lately i dont have much time to post anything in this blog. But since its weekend today n i dont have to be at my office today so i decide to post this important video. Its "Lotus" PV from Arashi!!!! The full version of this song already out long ago n today the full lenght video out!!! Owh~~today is Lotus Day for all Arashian!!!~~
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Arashi has been teasing fans with small updates on their upcoming single, “LOTUS,” but now the full PV has been released!

The song is an upbeat track with a cool choreography, and the PV features shots of the members in dark rooms rather than having a story.

The full version of Lotus already out as well as the PV...check out the video below....

p/s....really love to see them in white suit...they really look cho kakkoi!!~~

Kim Haneul and Jang Geun Suk to star in a New Movie

Actress Kim Haneul has a new pet in the form of Jang Geun Suk!

Kim Haneul and Jang Geun Suk will star in a new film titled, “You are My Pet,” a story about growing up through understanding and caring for one another as pet owner and her pet. The original story was written by the Japanese writer Yayoi Ogawa and was later adapted into a popular TBS drama starring Matsumoto Jun.

FT Island’s Lee Hongki confirmed Kim Hyo Jin’s tweet earlier today that announced the main cast members of the upcoming Korean film that also includes fellow FT Island member Choi Jong Hun.

In the film, Kim Haneul plays ‘Eunee,’ a beautiful and successful woman who is socially awkward. Jang Geun Suk plays ‘Inho,’ an aspiring danseur / ballerino extremely popular amongst women. Through certain circumstances, Inho will live with Eunee as her pet and display various sides of a pretty boy.

According to Kim Hyo Jin’s tweet, a press conference for the production will take place on March 3rd at Ibaraki Airport. The filming will begin in May in both Korea and Japan.

Source: Movie Week, @skullhong, @jonekimhyojin