[KAT-TUN] Pieces - KAT-TUN Thread #18 ♫

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

Weekly sales update

**2　*69,887　*,*69,887　JIN AKANISHI
*25　**4,235　*,125,051　KAT-TUN

I'm actually glad that JAPONICANA didn't get #1 as listening to the album made my ears bleed in such a terrible way :x , I rather & prefer Ikimono-gakari remind on top since I know the trio are very talented

Kame's KIRIN’s Gogo no Kocha Espresso Tea CM is still playing in my head , wails ;__; xD

Agreed!

[KarenPang]

Oricon Weekly - Albums (5/3/2012~11/3/2012)

*1 83,264 276,141 Ikimonogakari - NEWTRAL
*2 69,887 *69,887 JIN AKANISHI - JAPONICANA
*3 42,246 *42,246 SCANDAL - SCANDAL SHOW
*4 24,471 *24,471 HY - PARADE
*5 15,308 *15,308 capsule - STEREO WORXXX
*6 *9,255 **9,900 BIGBANG – ALIVE
*7 *9,145 **9,145 MONKEY MAJIK - Somewhere Out There
*8 *8,955 **8,955 9nine - 9nine
*9 *8,770 179,136 Yuki Saori & Pink Martini – 1969 (Total since 11/12/12: 246,561)
10 *8,486 **8,486 BUCK-TICK - CATALOGUE ARIOLA 00-10

[Utena]

didn't even listen to the album but also glad he didn't grab the #1 spot.. :/ not sure he actually deserves it.

[KarenPang]

^ honestly Mylene , no , he doesn't deserve the #1 spot . I rather Ikimonogakari get the top spot & not him ;p

KAT-TUN MNET Wide Message



Cute & there're rumours going on they will embark on their 2nd Asian tour this year as well

[KarenPang]

I received my Taiwan press / CD + DVD of CHAIN today ^__^



I already ripped the songs from the album & I realised that the hidden track CHAIN OF LOVE is not included in the disc o_o

guess it's only included in the CD only pressing of CHAIN ? I mean to make up for things , sorta

[KarenPang]

Ex-KAT-TUN member Akanishi Jin’s solo debut album “JAPONICANA” failed to top the weekly Oricon Album ranking number 1 spot, losing to Ikimonogatari, who took the spot for the second week. Unbelievably, Akanishi took the number two spot. Even more, as to further the blow, a “poop” rumour has spread, and it seems his misfortunes never come signly.

According to a recording industry insider, “Johnny’s Jimusho cares a lot about rankings. They check the days of when other artists will come out with albums or singles with the utmost care, and avoid days with veteran artists. They search for days they can definitely grab the number one spot for their talents. For Akanishi, before the marriage was announced, the day his single would go on sale had already been decided, and above all he is an artist who Johnny Kitagawa looks after.”

For Johnny, this all meant that the plan for Akanishi’s album was to “move Akanishi’s release date 1 week after veteran Ikimonogatari’s, and he’ll definitely acquire 1st place”. However of course, Ikimonogatari was successful in acquiring plentiful sales for the second week of their release album, giving Akanishi 2nd place.

According to a former recording industry worker, “Core fans have a sort of quasi-love with their talents. Those fans, by themselves, will buy 100 discs or even 1000 discs for their idols. However, with the marriage, those types of fans have gone away. What this means is that since those fans have gone away from Akanishi, he won’t be able to acquire the #1 spot again.”

Currently, Akanishi is in the middle of his American tour. According to an insider, “It seems like fans from Japan are going, but the number of people who go that far are decreasing. Furthermore, it seems a little happening happened on the first day of the tour in Los Angeles.

Even though it was a 1 hour concert, there was a 15 minute intermission. There is a rumour coming out that Akanishi rushed to the guest toilets. Before the break, Akanishi wasn’t dancing well and his face was rough, but after the intermission his face was refreshed and he danced casually. Apparently, he was controlling himself from taking a ***** for the fans.”

Of course it can’t be that he needed to poop, but since he made such a fuss in that way, that sort of talk among the fans won’t desist.

“However, it seems the service for this tour has been full throttle. On his first day is Los Angeles, Akanishi has hugged fans, and at his Hawaii concert talked with fans while signing autographs, and lastly taking pictures together. This type of fan-service isn’t something you would think of happening in Japan.”

http://omoxi.tumblr.com/post/1952374...to-chart-1-and

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

Ex-KAT-TUN member Akanishi Jin’s solo debut album “JAPONICANA” failed to top the weekly Oricon Album ranking number 1 spot, losing to Ikimonogatari, who took the spot for the second week. Unbelievably, Akanishi took the number two spot. Even more, as to further the blow, a “poop” rumour has spread, and it seems his misfortunes never come signly.

According to a recording industry insider, “Johnny’s Jimusho cares a lot about rankings. They check the days of when other artists will come out with albums or singles with the utmost care, and avoid days with veteran artists. They search for days they can definitely grab the number one spot for their talents. For Akanishi, before the marriage was announced, the day his single would go on sale had already been decided, and above all he is an artist who Johnny Kitagawa looks after.”

For Johnny, this all meant that the plan for Akanishi’s album was to “move Akanishi’s release date 1 week after veteran Ikimonogatari’s, and he’ll definitely acquire 1st place”. However of course, Ikimonogatari was successful in acquiring plentiful sales for the second week of their release album, giving Akanishi 2nd place.

According to a former recording industry worker, “Core fans have a sort of quasi-love with their talents. Those fans, by themselves, will buy 100 discs or even 1000 discs for their idols. However, with the marriage, those types of fans have gone away. What this means is that since those fans have gone away from Akanishi, he won’t be able to acquire the #1 spot again.”

Currently, Akanishi is in the middle of his American tour. According to an insider, “It seems like fans from Japan are going, but the number of people who go that far are decreasing. Furthermore, it seems a little happening happened on the first day of the tour in Los Angeles.

Even though it was a 1 hour concert, there was a 15 minute intermission. There is a rumour coming out that Akanishi rushed to the guest toilets. Before the break, Akanishi wasn’t dancing well and his face was rough, but after the intermission his face was refreshed and he danced casually. Apparently, he was controlling himself from taking a ***** for the fans.”

Of course it can’t be that he needed to poop, but since he made such a fuss in that way, that sort of talk among the fans won’t desist.

“However, it seems the service for this tour has been full throttle. On his first day is Los Angeles, Akanishi has hugged fans, and at his Hawaii concert talked with fans while signing autographs, and lastly taking pictures together. This type of fan-service isn’t something you would think of happening in Japan.”

http://omoxi.tumblr.com/post/1952374...to-chart-1-and

Whoa...

I'm quite surprised at this...

(But that Meisa Kuroki marriage definitely affected his sales - and let ikimono steal the show from Jin!)

おめでとう♪( ´θ｀)ノ #KATTUN6周年Anniversary

[KarenPang]

happy 6th anniversary to my most fave Johnny's group

you guys have survived & weathered through tough times but you guys are still here standing strong , tall & proud in front of your fans

I couldn't be more proud of everyone ;__;

I think I'm missing something...
why there's no Johnny's Calendar 2012-2013? but, there are available for Johnny's Junior only

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Kana×Shin

I think I'm missing something...
why there's no Johnny's Calendar 2012-2013? but, there are available for Johnny's Junior only

maybe it's a 10th anniversary thingy since KAT-TUN were formed way back in 2001

that or after Akanishi has left for good , they decided not to put out a 2012-2013 calendar ?

I don't know though but I wouldn't lie that this year's lineup of Johnny's calendars are really terrible D:

[KarenPang]

Akanishi Jin (27), who last month suddenly married Kuroki Meisa (23), is finally receiving his punishment from Johnny’s Jimusho. The 5 city 7 country-wide performance tour scheduled between April and May has been cancelled.

In an interview with Sanspo, the Jimusho stated “[Akanishi] has deviated from the etiquette as a member of society”, regarding his punishment. Currently, 3-month pregnant Kuroki Meisa has been effected by this event, and not informing the Jimusho and all related parties of the marriage registration on February 2nd, only informing afterwards, has resulted in heavy judgement.

In addition, the Jimusho stated “The debt made by the cancellation of the tour will be burdened by Akanishi.” Although tickets were yet to go on sale, the charge of renting venue seats still costs several million yen. With a cancellation, the fee a person will acquire can only be described as exceptional.

Akanishi, who is currently active in America, has held his tour between the 9th and 17th in 5 U.S. cities. The Japan tour, which was supposed to be a triumphant return, was to be held in 5 cities, including Tokyo and Osaka, including 70 thousand people. The tour schedule was to be announced around the time the wedding news broke out.

“We are deeply sorry for all the terrible trouble we have caused to fans and related people,” the Jimusho apologized.

http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/3593390.html

can't say I feel sorry for him but I seen this coming so

[KarenPang]

Where did all the KAT-TUN fans went ? D:

Anyway couple of updates

- New radio show "SUZUKI presents Taguchi's TAG-TUNE DRIVING" on TOKYO FM starting on April 2

http://t.co/t0Pw3hR0

- new song "SPIRIT" will be used as the theme song to sports news show Going! and Japan's Pro Baseball shows

SPIRIT will be KAT-TUN's 3rd song to be used for the Going ! sports new show , the previous 2 being well Going ! & CHANGE UR WORLD

No word whether SPIRIT will be released as a single yet . For now ...



- Kame's 2nd CM for Kirin



LOL the CM is so comical



X.X uh I rather have Kame than the onigiri sorry

[KarenPang]

Which celebrity would you want to take dance lessons from?

With Amuro Namie’s agency recently opening up a free dance school on the internet, goo pondered and asked it’s users which celebrity they would want to get dance lessons from.

The polling was held from March 21st to March 28th and the results were revealed earlier today.

Check out the results below and let us know who you would want to get dance lessons from by participating in our own poll.

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[Which celebrity would you want to get dance lessons from?]

01. Arashi – 6173 votes

02. EXILE – 4184 votes

03. Amuro Namie – 2469 votes

04. AKB48 – 812 votes

05. Perfume – 807 votes

06. SMAP – 482 votes

07. Hey! Say! JUMP – 371 votes

08. AAA – 348 votes

09. KAT-TUN – 333 votes

10. Yamashita Tomohisa – 307 votes

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/whi...-lessons-from/

new single? I hope it will be released around May!

[KarenPang]

I hope so cos now it's too late for April releases to drop

when I 1st saw the title SPIRIT , I was like , eh V6 ? xD

but yeah I want a new single soon ! They have released singles in the previous May's before , such as DON'T U EVER STOP , Going ! & most recently White

[ll moments ll]

oh wow, a new song already? "SPIRIT" sounds like a B-side...so maybe it will get the "DIAMOND" treatment. i'm down for a May release! it sounds about right for a new KAT-TUN single.

[KarenPang]

Most people probably think that Akanishi Jin’s career is over by now, but there seems to be something brewing within the agency that might be the boost that he needs to make a come-back.

“You think he’s over? That’s not true at all. It’s been decided that he’s going to star in a drama that is going to air starting July. The script’s been written for two episodes already. The news said that his schedule is as blank as a sheet of paper but it’s all just a front.” Said a talent manager.

As for the drama in question, it’s the long-rumored remake of GTO of course.

“They’re going to start filming at the end of May or early June. His tour was going to run from April ‘til May, but now that it’s canceled, it’s not a problem anymore. During this time, he’s watching his own actions closely. And when it’s all over, they can say he came out of it a new man.”

It can even be speculated that his punishment is just part of pumping up hype for his drama. An event organizer even said that the penalty for canceling his tour doesn’t seem to be affecting the guy much.

“When a singer who booked a large venue cancels, the cancellation fees usually come out to a staggering amount. But when the organizer is Johnny’s, and people usually have faith that their talents will sell out a venue, they might have some leniency towards the fee. One really has to wonder if there are any cancellation fees involved at all. They didn’t even sell any tickets, so I’m sure Jin is not hurting much from the punishment.”

Kuroki Meisa and Akanishi Jin are probably enjoying their honeymoon period right now. However, with his massive drop in popularity, one must really wonder if he can pull in the same ratings as the original which averaged 28.5%.

http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/3641805.html

uh erm

[KarenPang]

Jin and Meisa rumour: two pushed spa owners to let them in, even though spa refuses pregnant women for health concerns.

http://www.news-postseven.com/archiv...405_99970.html

uh hmmm

[KarenPang]

ugh Kame please stop ruining my life D: D: D:

his latest Panasonic CM



Latest 3 batches of Kirin's Espresso Tea CMs , with the concepts: Banana, Ball, Attitude

http://www.beverage.co.jp/gogo/ad_gallery/espresso_cm1/

T_T T_T T_T T_T so not fair , Kame whyyyyyyyyyy ;__;