I first heard (most of) Run during a live performance back in late March, and I knew right away that this was going to be a big pop moment. It’s …
Read More »A director of SKE48’s company arrested on suspicion of paying underage girls for sex, Zest responds
About three weeks ago, disturbing news broke that Ebine Kazuya, a member of the board of directors for Zest, was arrested for allegedly paying two underaged girls for sex. That …
Read More »Inoo Kei (Hey! Say! JUMP), Elly (Sandaime J Soul Brothers), Toru (One OK Rock) test postive for COVID-19
Over the last month or so, COVID-19 has hit Japanese entertainment with Hey! Say! JUMP’s Inoo Kei, Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ ELLY, and ONE OK ROCK’s Toru all contracting the …
Read More »RADWIMPS’ Noda Yojiro tweets support for eugenics, (thankfully) faces backlash
About a month ago, RADWIMPS’ Noda Yojiro found himself under fire after he promoted eugenics in a tweet, calling for the country to assign spouses to people with great genes, …
Read More »NCT’s Yuta under fire after revealing he’s recently gotten close with an anti-Korean YouTuber
NCT member Yuta has found himself under intense criticism recently after he declared on a broadcast that he was getting closer with YouTuber Rheekun. Said person is controversial in general …
Read More »[Review] JYPE’s NiziU debuts with peppy, pleasant, safe “Make You Happy”
I’m currently watching Nizi Project at the delayed pace that JYP Entertainment is releasing official subtitles, so I’ve pretty much given up hope when it comes to avoiding spoilers. And …
Read More »Amaki Sally is still on YouTube and her videos are still very good
While I haven’t had the time I’ve wanted to update the readers on Amaki Sally’s every move, fortunately she has continued regularly uploading to YouTube and providing content and you …
Read More »Actor Miura Haruma has passed away at 30
Popular actor/singer Miura Haruma has passed away in his home at the age of 30. Concern for him arose when he did not show up for work, and he was …
Read More »Hamasaki Ayumi releases 1st single in 4 years, “Ohia No Ki”
Legendary singer Hamasaki Ayumi has dropped a surprise recently, releasing her first single in around four years in a release titled “Ohia No Ki”. Well, as you could figure, this …
Read More »JYPE has finalized 9-member debut lineup for NiziU from ‘Nizi Project’
While I haven’t been keeping up with Nizi Project, it seems almost necessary to provide lineup updates as they’re surely going to be relevant. Back in April, they released a …
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