L to R: BOM, MINZY, CL, DARA
Four member Korean girl group, 2NE1, held their world tour at Yokohama Arena on September 12th. For their worldwide tour, the girls will be visiting seven countries and 11 cities. This is their first world tour as a Korean girl group and their first performance in Japan in about a …
Korean group 2NE1 recently announced on their official Japanese site that they will be releasing their new Japanese single on September 12th. The single was scheduled to be released earlier but was pushed back.
The song is currently untitled but member Park Bom was in Tokyo last month attending the ‘Maybelline New York’ event. It was announced at the time that …
On June 22nd, 2NE1’s Park Bom attended a PR product launch event for the makeup brand ‘Maybelline New York‘ in Tokyo.
At the event, Maybelline announced that 2NE1’s new song (title not yet announced), which will be released on August 29th, is going to be used as the theme song for their upcoming CM promoting their ‘Volume Express Magnum Cat Eyes …
This coming August, two of Japan’s big stadiums will be home to one of the biggest music festivals, ‘a-nation‘. The ‘stadium fes‘ will be held at Nagai Stadium, Osaka on August 18th and 19th, and at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo on August 25th and 26th.
Details on the artists that will be performing at this years ‘a-nation’ have now been revealed. On …
Yesterday we announced that Perfume would be hosting the “MTV VMAJ 2012” (MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2012) at Makuhari Messe on June 23rd. Now a list of performers, special guests, and the nominees have been revealed.
Acts performing at VMAJ 2012 are as follows: EXILE, Kato Miliyah, 2NE1, 2PM, and Sandaime J Soul Brothers
The guest …
The ladies of 2NE1 performed their upcoming Japanese release, “Scream” for the very first time on NTV’s “Reco Hits!”
Reco Hits! is a TV program that is hosted by two popular models and revolves around the most popular ringtone (recochoku) songs.
“Scream” and 2NE1’s debut Japanese album ‘Collection‘ will be released on March 28th.
Check out their first performance below!
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On March 6th, 2NE1 released the short PV for their upcoming Japanese release, “Scream“, and the full PV has just been released!
The video displays the strong, unique concept characteristic of 2NE1, as well as a catchy dance-beat that is sure to bring fans to their feet.
Check out the full PV below, and let us know what you think!
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It’s just been revealed that Korean girl group 2NE1 will release their first Japanese album on March 28th!
According to Oricon, 2NE1’s album will consist of original Japanese songs as well as new versions of “Fire” and “I Don’t Care“. 2NE1 will also release a DVD containing their music videos.
Leader CL revealed, “We are working diligently to create music …
The faces of Korea’s fiercest foursome, otherwise known as 2NE1, have made it into the March edition of ‘NYLON JAPAN‘!
In addition to gracing the magazine cover, the girls were also showcased in a short feature titled ‘Color of 2NE1′, which featured individual profiles of each member.
To usher in the spring season, the ladies look bright with cheerful pastel colors, rocking …
On December 30th, TBS held its 53rd Japan Record Awards to honor those who were outstanding in the music industry for the year of 2011.
As reported earlier, AKB48 took home the prestigious Japan Record Award with their single “Flying Get“, but there were may other memorable moments that night.
Check out some of the performances below!
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American music magazine ‘SPIN‘ has just revealed its list of the top 20 pop albums of 2011!
‘SPIN’s 20 Best Pop Albums of 2011‘ considers and evaluates pop albums from all over the world, and Japan’s beloved electropop trio secured #14 with their latest work, ‘JPN‘.
The writer explains:
“Just as shiny, but not remotely as nuanced, …
Koda Kumi who has been making headlines with her recent engagement to BACK-ON’s guitarist and vocalist KENJI03 has decided to perform at Ontama Carnival next year. The music event will be held on January 28th and 29th at Yokohama Arena.
This will be the 4th time Koda Kumi has attended the event. In addition to Koda, the following artists will …
On November 24th, many of Japan’s top artists attended and performed at YTV’s annual music festival, ‘Best Hits Kayousai‘.
Fans got to hear strong performances from EXILE, AKB48, Ashida Mana, KARA, Nishino Kana, and more in a concert that truly encompassed some of the best songs of the year.
Check out the performances below!
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Popular music program Music Japan has now unveiled their highly anticipated line-up for their episode on November 20th!
This broadcast will feature five groups from Ikimonogakari to 2NE1. In addition to AKB48’s sub-unit Not yet, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, and new Johnny’s Entertainment unit Sexy Zone!
Check out the full details of this upcoming episode below!
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