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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

[News] Girls' Generation Tops Foreign Artist Category for '1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking'


Girls’ Generation has achieved a major breakthrough as a foreign artist in the Oricon charts. The 9 members of Korean girl group Girls’ Generation have topped the “1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking” in the foreign artist category with record earnings of 2.6 billion yen in total sales. The girls were also placed 5th overall, after top Japanese artists like AKB48 and EXILE.

Girls’ Generation started off the year with the release of their 3rd single “MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run” which was released on April 27th. They sold more than 150,000 copies for that single alone, and continued to make their mark with their self titled 1st Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation”, selling more than 326,000 in album sales.

Fellow Korean artists like KARA and Tohoshinki were also mentioned as having made significant milestones. The former was ranked 6th for the foreign artist category, while Tohoshinki was ranked at 15th.

After breaking the 100,000 mark in album sales after only 2 days, and with their ongoing successful Japan Arena Tour, it's clear that Girls' Generation has no plans to slow down with their promotions.

Source: Oricon
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com
Edited by: SeraphK@soshified.com

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

[Info] Choshinsei, BEAST, The Boss ranked top 7 on Oricon Daily Chart

Choshinsei 11th single release "Kuriunnare ~Kimi Ni Aitakute~" ranked #2 on Oricon Daily Chart. It include the Japanese version of their Korean comeback single "On Days That I Missed You" last August, and a new song titled "Fly To The Top"

BEAST took over the following spot with their 2nd single, "Bad Girl", while The Boss took over #7 spot with their 2nd single "Love Bingo"

They also ranked #2 for their DVD release "Choshinsei Live Movie "Chohinsei Show 2010""

Congratulations for them.
It's sure a good birthday present for the birthday boy, Sungmo
Hope to see more good news in the future.

Credit : Oricon
adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net

*Oricon is a sales rank based in Japan (similar to Hanteo, etc in Korea)*

Monday, June 13, 2011

[News]Super Junior Ranks 2nd on Oricon Weekly without any Promotion

‘The Terminators of Hallyu’ Super Junior has also created a ‘Miinah’ fever in Japan. Super Junior’s fist Japanese single ‘美人(BONAMANA)’ has reached 2nd on the Oricon Weekly Single Chart along with ranking in the Oricon Daily Chart only a week into the release of the single.

Especially, Super Junior did not have any special promotions nor events in Japan, and yet were able to rank 2nd, ranking higher than many Japanese singers such as Acid Black Cherry, AKB48, Kesimaisi (ケツメイシ), FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.

The orders placed for this single were over 10,000 copies, setting a record as the first Korean group to reach that high for their first single. Super Junior’s Japanese fans’ interest has been proven.

This single was the very first single that Super Junior released in Japan. It has Japanese version of ‘Miinah’ , which was a huge hit all over Asia in 2010.

Also, Super Junior was chosen as the models and singers for the CM song for Japan’s famous convenience store chain ‘Circle K Sunkoos’, captivating many audience all over Japan.

Right now, Super Junior is getting ready for the 5th album.

Source: sportsworldi
Translated by Jee (www.sup3rjunior.wordpress.com)
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Monday, June 6, 2011

[News] Girls' Generation's 1st Japanese Album Tops Oricon Weekly Chart


After its release on June 1, Girls' Generation's 1st Japanese Album "Girls' Generation" sold 232,000 copies in its first week and reached first place on Oricon's Weekly Album ranking. With this mark, Girls' Generation broke their fellow SM Entertainment labelmate BoA's previous record for first week album sales by a foreign artist, a record which BoA held for approximately 9 years and 3 months.

This marks the second time that Girls' Generation set a record in their first week of sales, as their debut Japanese single "Genie" topped the charts in the first week, which had not occurred for a foreign artists's debut single in 8 years and 3 months, that being t.A.T.u.'s debut single.

The girls, who are currently in the midst of their first solo concert tour through Japan, commented "We are thankful towards the fans that our album became number 1 on Oricon. Of course the ranking makes us happy, but especially the fact that lots of people listened to our album does also. We hope sincerely from the bottom of our hearts that this album can give the people of Japan even a little bit of courage and the light of hope."


Source: Oricon
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com
Translated by: Kkabbekky@soshified.com, SeraphK@soshified.com

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

[News] 2PM's "Take Off" landed at #4 Oricon Daily Chart

2PM's Japanese debut single "Take Off" successfully landed at #4 Oricon Daily Single Chart on the day it's release.

Check out 2PM's Japanese Debut PV "Take Off" here

Source : Oricon
adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net

[News] 2PM's "Take Off" landed at #4 Oricon Daily Chart

2PM's Japanese debut single "Take Off" successfully landed at #4 Oricon Daily Single Chart on the day it's release.

Check out 2PM's Japanese Debut PV "Take Off" here

Source : Oricon
adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net

Sunday, May 8, 2011

[TRANS] Oricon Style Magazine: Interview #03






Weekly 2PM #03
Let's have a 2PM lesson

2PM's Honest Thoughts: The Secret Reports
We'll find out their true nature!!


2PM will debut in Japan on 18 May. In this 3rd round of interviews, we're going to do a close up on each member to further source out their true nature. First we'll start with Taecyeon and Nichkhun! Please check out what the other members have to say about them too.


~*TAECYEON*~
Rap! Acting!
2PM's genius


"I'm usually a bright person, but that changes when I start working;
look out for that change in personality!"


---What do you try to keep in mind when it comes to the 2PM members?
TAEC: That isn't really anything I pay special attention to. I think they'll follow me as long as I show them how much effort I'm putting into my work, so I'm always working hard as a member of the group.

---Out of singing, dancing and rapping, which do you like best?
TAEC: Instead of choosing an aspect, what I like is standing on stage and showing all our performances to our audience. It's fun. I do write my own rap though, so I'm quite particular. Whether in English or Japanese, I try to write lyrics with words that don't break apart individually and are easily conveyed.

---You have acting jobs in Korea as well. What makes acting interesting?
TAEC: First of all, it's really fun to become a character, to play a role that's different from myself. It's interesting to do and say things that I myself wouldn't, and I can also learn a lot from immersing into the character's feelings.

---Are acting and music completely different things?
TAEC: In contrast with music, which clearly appeals the global view of songs through our mind and bodies, acting has to do with the profound expression of minute emotions through a gaze or a facial expression. However, they're the same in that both are an expression of something. Both acting and music are fun, and I hope I can further improve myself with their influence.

---Finally, please tell the fans your best selling point!
TAEC: I'm usually a bright person, but once I get into work, I become passionately focused, so please look out for this change in personality!

The members talk: what kind of person is Taecyeon!!
CHAN: Optimistic and positive! Very energetic.
JUNSU: Passion!
JUNHO: He's cool, both inside and outside!
WOO: He gives off a manly image, but he's also kind and innocent.
KHUN: The oldest in the group.

~*NICHKHUN*~
The members agree as well
2PM's most beautiful boy!


"The members often call me a grandpa;
because I talk to myself a lot (laughs) so maybe I seem old despite my age"


---You entered this industry because you were scouted, right?
KHUN: Yes. They approached me when I was hanging out with friends, but I was completely uninterested at the time, and I didn't want to do it. So I rejected the offer, but one day, they called me out to a cafe and suddenly asked me to dance in front of a camera. (laughs)

---That's rather high-handed of them. (laughs)
KHUN: But after that, as we talked about it, my feelings gradually changed. I'm really glad that I'm in 2PM now, and I can't imagine what I'd be doing if I hadn't taken this job.

---So in the end, you think this is a fitting job for you.
KHUN: I don't know if it's fitting or not, but I get super pumped when I stand on stage; it's like I'm a different person. I'm really enjoying it from the bottom of my heart.

---What kind of personality do you usually have?
KHUN: I'm a worrywart. I have to do everything perfectly no matter what, so I become cautious. I think I might just be neurotic, but I want to relax a little. The members often call me a grandpa. (laughs)

---Do you act like an elderly? (laughs)
KHUN: I'm always careful and very neat. Whenever the members are noisy, I would tell them, "Let's keep it down, okay?" I also talk to myself a lot. (laughs) Because of that, I probably seem old despite my age. I like to think I have more curiosity and a stronger desire to challenge myself than most people, though.....

---What would you like to try in Japan?
KHUN: I want to go to lots of places. Shibuya, Shinjuku - I want to walk around different streets and learn more about Japan.

The members talk: what kind of person is Nichkhun!!
CHAN: Kind and cool!
JUNSU: Handsome, basically!
JUNHO: His face is pretty! His heart is pretty too, I guess.
WOO: Kind and considerate to the people around him.
TAEC: A gentleman.

Source: Oricon Style Magazine
Scans from yooko_11
Translated by fantaisie @ Wild2Day.org

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

[Info] Jang Geun Suk's "Let Me Cry" topped Oricon Chart, other K-Pop Groups

Oricon Daily Single Chart (110426)

Jang Geun Suk's newly released single, "Let Me Cry" (which is also his Japanese debut single) topped Oricon Daily Single Chart with 56.923 sales on the day it's released.

Meanwhile, SNSD's "Mr. Taxi / Run Devil Run" reached the 2nd spot with 40.194 sales.

Besides Jang Geun Suk and SNSD, Korean boyband SM☆SH (created by Tony Ahn, debuted back in 2008) also release their 3rd Japanese single "Do it Do it!" today and reach #16. Well, the sales is not as good as the other two groups, but we always wish best for them.
Check out the cute PV for SM☆SH's "Do It Do It!" here

Source : Oricon + forlifemusic @ YT
adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net

[Info] Jang Geun Suk's "Let Me Cry" topped Oricon Chart, other K-Pop Groups

Oricon Daily Single Chart (110426)

Jang Geun Suk's newly released single, "Let Me Cry" (which is also his Japanese debut single) topped Oricon Daily Single Chart with 56.923 sales on the day it's released.

Meanwhile, SNSD's "Mr. Taxi / Run Devil Run" reached the 2nd spot with 40.194 sales.

Besides Jang Geun Suk and SNSD, Korean boyband SM☆SH (created by Tony Ahn, debuted back in 2008) also release their 3rd Japanese single "Do it Do it!" today and reach #16. Well, the sales is not as good as the other two groups, but we always wish best for them.
Check out the cute PV for SM☆SH's "Do It Do It!" here

Source : Oricon + forlifemusic @ YT
adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net