SMAP to play Shanghai World Expo
Huge Japanese pop group SMAP will perform in the Expo Cultural and Performing Arts Center on June 13, the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination said today.
Free tickets can be reserved free at the center, which can hold 18,000 people, on the day for the 1pm concert. The production will include a medley of hit songs and interaction with fans.
This will be the first time the group, which has gained popularity around Asia during the past two decades, performs outside Japan.
The current members of SMAP, which stands for Sports Music Assemble People, are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori.
SMAP, considered a Japanese "idol" band because of the huge profile of its members, released its first CD "Can't Stop LOVING" in 1991 and has since released more than 40 singles and 20 albums. They are also involved in TV series, movies, entertainment programs and musicals.
In addition to SMAP members starring in dramas and movies, their music is widely known, and they boast great popularity in China as Japan's top group.
"We are honored to obtain the opportunity to participate in the grand Expo," said SMAP members. "We believe that June 13 will be a memorable day for us as well as Chinese fans."
http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertain...OHT1T00230.htm
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/arti...cle_435338.htm
http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20100426/000005.htm
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wow this's so neat & yes definitely an honour