[NEWS] / [テゴマス] / [山下智久] The 24th ～U R not alone～

[KarenPang]

Shige will be starring in a new drama titled ゼロ 一獲千金ゲーム ; Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game

Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game is based on the manga of the same name drawn by mangaka's Fukumoto Nobuyuki

Not only that , the other 3 NEWS members will be co-starring in Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game in cameo roles with Shige

Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game will be aired via NTV from July onwards

Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game promo picture of Shige



https://natalie.mu/music/news/281164

[KarenPang]

Newspaper article on Shige's new drama Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game which include another new promo shot of him



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...7538247&type=3

[KarenPang]

Masuda will be starring in a new butai Only You ~Bokura no ROMEO&JULIET~ that will run from July til Aug

This's Masuda's 2nd time playing the lead role in a new butai , the 1st 1 was 2014's Friends -Konya Koko de no Ichi to Inmori -

https://natalie.mu/music/news/281996
http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=co...lang=en_us#622

[KarenPang]

New song BLUE will be used to promote NTV's coverage of 2018 FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup will start on 14th June which will take place in Russia and Tegoshi has been appointed as NTV's main newscaster to cover the event



For now , it's not known when BLUE will be released as NEWS's next single

https://natalie.mu/music/news/282476
http://www.ntv.co.jp/ntv_soccer/

Wouldn't surprise me if BLUE will sound in the same vein as NEWS's past sports theme driven songs

[KarenPang]

Tegoshi Yuya to be the main caster for NTV's coverage of the 'FIFA World Cup'

Tegoshi Yuya (NEWS) has been appointed as the main caster for NTV's coverage for the upcoming '2018 FIFA World Cup.' Additionally, NEWS' new song "BLUE" has been selected as the program's theme song.

The '2018 FIFA World Cup' will start on June 14 in Russia. Tegoshi previously served as the main caster for NTV's 2014 coverage of the World Cup in Brazil. He commented, "While enjoying it myself, I hope to deliver the of the heat of the festival of the FIFA World Cup."

"BLUE" represents the blue of the Earth as well as the image colour of the Japanese representative team. It's described as a number with an impressive chorus and an uplifting feeling.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...fifa-world-cup

NEWS ARENA TOUR 2018 EPCOTIA will conclude this weekend in Saitama Super Arena & I think Tegoshi will head to Russia next month to cover on 2018 FIFA World Cup , like what he did 4 years ago in Brazil , if I remember

[KarenPang]

Last night's NEWS PREMIUM SHOW as part of Shounen Club Premium

https://www.facebook.com/hanatonewsc...6701614199573/

NEWS performed a 3 songs medley of Fighting Man , Hadashi no Cinderella Boy & TEPPEN

[KarenPang]

2 big announcements were made during today's 1pm time slot of NEWS ARENA TOUR 2018 EPCOTIA tour final

1) NEWS 15th anniversary live

2 dates - 11th & 12th Aug at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium

2) 23rd single BLUE

BLUE will be released as NEWS's 23rd single on 27th June

Both pieces of information are not updated on J&A's website yet but that will probably happen later tonight if not tomorrow

https://twitter.com/moezo_ms/status/998092167078756352

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Asadesu & Mezamashi TV tomorrow morning will broadcast footages on NEWS ARENA TOUR 2018 EPCOTIA tour final

https://twitter.com/asadesu0600/stat...31788990967809
https://twitter.com/cx_mezamashi/sta...32886430736384

[KarenPang]

Details of both BLUE & NEWS STADIUM LIVE 2018 ~15th Anniversary~ have been updated on JE's website

BLUE

https://www.jehp.jp/news_information/article/2059

Tracklist

CD Regular

1) BLUE
2) Cascade
3) 夜よ踊れ
4) BLUE (オリジナル・カラオケ)
5) Cascade (オリジナル・カラオケ)
6) 夜よ踊れ(オリジナル・カラオケ)

CD Limited

1) BLUE
2) Cascade
3) NEWSニッポン -Represent NEWS Mix-
4) Stand Up -Represent NEWS Mix-

CD + DVD

CD

1) BLUE
2) Cascade

DVD

BLUE (Music Clip & Making)

About 15 mins

BLUE description & early bird bonus details





NEWS STADIUM LIVE 2018 ~15th Anniversary~ - http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=co...=12&lang=en_us

Unfortunately my friend is not able to attend NEWS STADIUM LIVE 2018 ~15th Anniversary~ as she wouldn't be in Tokyo that weekend D:

Seeing that she was unable to get tickets for NEWS ARENA TOUR 2018 EPCOTIA (black market was selling Sat's tickets for 51,000 Yen onwards x_x) , I wouldn't be surprised if tickets for NEWS STADIUM LIVE 2018 ~15th Anniversary~ will be harder than norm to get

It's not all the time Johnnys will perform in a Stadium so ...

Anyway looking forward to hear BLUE and also the new recorded versions of NEWS Nippon + Stand Up !

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Newspaper article



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...7538247&type=3

[KarenPang]

Some NEWS ARENA TOUR 2018 EPCOTIA footages that PON! aired yesterday morning

https://www.facebook.com/lovelovemas...0168831868640/

lol the PON! co-hosts kept bullying Masuda

[KarenPang]

NEWS to hold 15th anniversary live at Ajinomoto Stadium

It's been revealed that NEWS will hold their 15th anniversary live on August 11 and 12 at Ajinomoto Stadium.

This announcement was made on May 20 during their concert at Saitama Super Arena. Koyama Keiichiro commented, "I want to make it a live where we can reflect on the past 15 years."

From a six member group, NEWS has been active with four members after Yamashita Tomohisa and Nishikido Ryo withdrew in 2011. With the two gone, the group had been teased as "a shortcake without strawberries." Koyama stated, "We were frustrated. Since that was said about us, the four of us did our best to make the best sponge cake. Because the fans became the strawberries, we are able to make the best shortcake."

In August of 2012, the group held their first concert with the four members at Chichinobumiya Rugby Field which was also their first outdoors live. "We are here now because we felt a response at that live," said Tegoshi Yuya.

The following year, their concert at Chichinobumiya was cancelled due to heavy rain. Kato Shigeaki declared, "We want to repaint NEWS' outdoors live into a great memory."

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...nomoto-stadium

The a shortcake without strawberries comment is random yet mean :x

Seeing NEWS go from 9 members to 4 within the past 15 years is really sad but at the same time I'm glad the reminding members solider on despite this

[KarenPang]

NEWS STADIUM LIVE 2018 ~15th Anniversary~ notice that my friend received as she's in NEWS's fanclub

[KarenPang]

BLUE covers

CD Regular



CD Limited



CD + DVD



https://www.jehp.jp/news_information/article/2059

Oh wow I like them , they're way better than LPS

Surprisingly I like the CD + DVD , I definitely will get attention if I wear that if I'm walking down the street

[KarenPang]

BLUE was aired for the 1st time on yesterday's episode of NTV's Soccer Earth that Tegoshi hosts



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzSOhIh6BWs

[KarenPang]

Now I'm concerned if NEWS's future is in jeopardy as today tabloids reported that Koyama & Shige are in trouble

I'm frankly surprised cos both of them supposedly have wholesome images . Guess not

Alcohol is such a big problem in J&A . Kusano & Uchi years ago got busted due to underage drinking and now it's affecting Koyama & Shige indirectly

Maybe Johnny-san should impose a no drinking alcohol ban or something on all groups . You look what happen to ex TOKIO's Yamaguchi :x

[jiarongisme]

Mind sharing the news?

[KarenPang]

NEWS Members Koyama Keiichiro & Kato Shigeaki Caught Coercing Underage Women To Drink Alcohol

NEWS member Koyama Keiichiro (34) and Kato Shigeaki (30) have been caught coercing two underage women to drink alcohol.

Koyama and Shigeaki were at a party with the women this past winter. An audio recording was made during the party. The two can be heard encouraging the underage women to drink.

Tabloid magazine Shuukan Bunshun obtained a copy of the recording and plans to release the full audio. The magazine also reached out to Johnny & Associates before publishing the story. The company confirmed Koyama and Shigeaki were the ones on the recording.

According to Johnny & Associates, one of the women in the recording was 20-years-old, the legal drinking age in Japan, while the other was not someone the Koyama and Kato knew. However, Shuukan Bunshun was able to confirm that both women were underage at the time.

In addition, Shuukan Bunshun confirmed that Koyama knew both of the women involved in the incident, and had spent time with them on multiple occasions.

In April, former TOKIO member Yamaguchi Tatsuya was caught giving a 16-year-old high school girl alcohol before sexually assaulting her. Both Koyama and Shigeaki condemned giving an underage woman alcohol despite being guilty of the same action.

http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/24013/n...drink-alcohol/

Ironically quite a lot of NEWS fans tweeted JPopAsia saying that it's rumours

Shuukan Bunshun is also the same tabloid that reported about now ex TOKIO's Yamaguchi troubles & Kanjani8's Subaru impending departure from the group which both turned out to be eventually true

JPopAsia didn't cite where the original source was but I think it should be from here

https://twitter.com/livedoornews/sta...61095018717184
https://twitter.com/YahooNewsTopics/...70234121875456

I think it means something for J&A to immediately comment about this cos normally tabloids will write a lot of rubbish and normally for Johnnys related stuff , they don't response straightaway & they only do that if it's legit

I'm curious to see what will happen in the next few days on this matter though

[Bigtop]

WTF Koyama and Shige!?!?!?

I'm shocked at these rumors. This is unacceptable.

(Oh, it's from Shuukan Bushun though, questionable source. But if this was true, then this is a real shocker that could spell the final days of NEWS... )

[KarenPang]

Oricon a few mins ago has published the full statement from J&A regarding KoyaShige

https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2113109/full

Even though KoyaShige have been cleared of knowingly drinking with an underage woman they are still facing punishment.

Shige has been given a severe warning, while Koyama has been withdrawn from all activities till further notice.

Koyama appeared briefly to make a statement at the start of news every and that was all.

No information as to how long this might be or how it will affect the next SCP, new single or anniversary concert.

https://twitter.com/KoyaShigeDaily/s...22614294171648
https://twitter.com/KoyaShigeDaily/s...23245675380738

I already said that for J&A to immediately response to this matter , it's unusual on their part cos if it's not true , they would just leave it as it's , just like all the numerous dating rumours tabiolds write on Johnnys which they never confirm only until whoever gets married , have kids and/or divorce

But yeah I'm really worried about the state of NEWS now and it couldn't have come at a worst possible timing :x

Looking back at what Koyama & Shige said respectively towards ex TOKIO's Yamaguchi , it's quite ironic . Pot calling the kettle black much ?

[KarenPang]

NEWS Member Koyama Keiichiro Suspends Activities Following Underage Drinking Scandal

NEWS member Koyama Keiichiro has suspended his activities for an indefinite amount of time following reports that he coerced two women to drink while underage.

Koyama appeared on the news program "news every" to address the report first published by Shuukan Bunshun. He apologised for his involvement in the incident, and explained that he did not know she was underage.

"I was told that this woman was 20-years-old, and had no idea she was underage. Because of this, I participated in a party where minors were present, and encouraged them to drink," Koyama said.

Koyama characterised his actions as inappropriate. He apologised for the incident.

"For the time being, I would like to take to to take a break, and will refrain from my activities for the time being. I will take this time to reflect upon my actions and take a close look at myself," Koyama said.

NEWS is scheduled to release a new single titled "BLUE" on June 27. It is unclear how Koyama's suspension of activities will affect the promotions of the single.

http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/24022/n...nking-scandal/

Today's news every clip that featured Koyama - https://twitter.com/tqttq_macchu/sta...18283385929730

Johnny-san should consider imposing an alcohol ban as so many past & present Johnnys had problems associating with alcohol

[KarenPang]

Sakurai Sho rides a train full of NEWS fans

On June 11, Arashi's Sakurai Sho appeared on NTV's news programme 'PON!' and shared a story about the time when he was surrounded by NEWS fans while riding the train.

Sakurai said that Masuda Takahisa (NEWS), who serves as the Monday regular for 'PON!', invited him to go to their concert the other day. However, he had to decline as he already had plans to visit a former teacher from high school.

On the way back from his former teacher's house, Sakurai got on the same train as NEWS fans. "I wanted to go home from Akabane, so I went to the station. Since it was Akabane (Saitama Super Arena) and the NEWS concert had just ended, the train was swarmed with girls holding concert bags. I was scared. No one noticed me though," he shared. Sakurai, who says that he usually goes unnoticed when riding trains, said, "I was doing this the entire time behind the girls who were holding NEWS concert bags," and reenacted the situation by standing dead-straight.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...l-of-news-fans

lol

Quite a miracle for Sakurai not to get noticed inside the train . Same thing happened when he came here a few years ago and he ate at a food court in Little India , no 1 bothered him and/or knew it's Sakurai Sho in person