[NEWS] KPOP Groups rank among Japan's twenty most-frequently-tweeted-about celebrities for March!

Each month, BIGLOBE unveils a list of Japan's most popular Twitter trends. They have now compiled a list of the 20 most-frequently-talked-about celebrities according to the data findings of March.

Celebrity Ranking List for March
1. AKB48
2. Shoujo Jidai (SNSD)
3. Kis-My-Ft2
4. Momoiro Clover Z
5. Takahashi Daisuke
6. Perfume
7. Maeda Atsuko (AKB48)
8. Yoochun (JYJ)
9. T.M. Revolution
10. Tohoshinki (TVXQ)
11. Changmin (TVXQ)
12. EXILE
13. Ariyoshi Hiroiki
14. KAT-TUN
15. Kawagoe Tatsuya
16. DAIGO
17. Yunho (TVXQ)
18. SHINee
19. Fujii Takashi
20. Mr. Children

Other Statistics
Time Period: March 1, 2012 ~ April 1, 2012 4 AM
Total Tweets: 1,145,720,017
Average number of tweets per day: 36,958,710
Day with the most tweets: March 31st – 41,181,670 tweets
Most popular day and time of the week: Tuesday 11 PM – 3,206,113 tweets
Most popular day: Sunday – 38,518,770 tweets
Most popular time: 11 PM – 3,150,897 tweets
What people use for tweeting: PC (21.9%), Cellphone (17.8%), PC/Cellphone (10%), Smartphone (41.4%), API (BOT)(6.9%), Link service (1.7%)

Source: BIGLOBE

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Celebrities trailer for A Simple Life and to lead March screening slot

A Simple Life – a joint production of Bona Film Group Limited, Focus Films Limited and Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd, after winning awards in Venice Film Festival and Golden Horse Film Awards, it will open in the cinema on 8 March. Recently the film company released a “celebrities” trailer which allow the anticipating audience to catch a glimpse.

In the trailer, other than main cast Andy Lau and Deanie Ip, well known directors Tsui Hark, Ning Hao and Andrew Lau, actors Qin Hailu, Sumo Hung, Anthony Wong, Jim Chim Sui-man, Paul Chun, Angelababy and Bona Film boss Yu Dong, film billionaire Chow Man Wai,Raymond and other 15 celebrities making an appearance making A Simple Life more sparkle.

It is said that these 15 celebrities only cameo in the film, more to come and will only be revealed in the film. With so many cameos, other than they are being moved by the script, they are showing their support to the dream of Ann Hui.

At the start of the trailer, it revealed the identity of Tao Jie as “not considered a relative but just an elderly worker”, what followed does not show the relationship of Andy and Deanie as master-maid but rather like mother-son. In the scene where Andy bring a wheel-chair bound Deanie around the streets of Hong Kong, a sense of calm and tranquil, facing reality will make audience smile with tears in eyes. The trailer kept showing off the master supporting the maid, scenes of them caring for each other as they spend their life meaningful together.

Andy once said: “A Simple Life’s script moved me, the relationship between humans is magical, the feelings accumulated since young with elderly, through some little incidents, you will be moved.” It can be seen that A Simple Life wanted to represent the common “affection through long periods of time together”, this magical and sweet atmosphere filled up the whole film.

In addition, Bona Film boss Yu Dong expressed: “We wanted to make sure that A Simple Life earned more than a billion in the box office, first is our trust in the film, second is to return the support we have to Ann Hui through the market. A Simple Life is the first film of Bona Film for the new year, it’s also the film followed Overheard 2 of the summer holidays box office champion, box office of the National Day holidays It’s Love, new years hits Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D and Chinese New Year hit The Great Magician, hope that it will follow the success of the former four films and become the box office champion in March aiming the 5 consecutive winner for Bona Film.”

It is said that A Simple Life is the first film to confirm the screening slot in March when compared to the hesitation of other films, it can be seen the confidence of the film company has in the film.

Source: Sina.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

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Annie Man to Get Married in March 2012!

In 2008, Annie Man (???) was photographed by the paparazzi passionately kissing a man named Jason in a car. Last Thursday, Annie and Jason were spotted on Thursday trying out wedding dresses in the Tsim Sha Tsui district. The couple will be getting married on March 2, 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel!

Thirty-five-year-old Annie Man possessed a very low key manner. That year, Annie had broken up with her architect boyfriend of 10 years, after which she did not actively look for another relationship. It was not until November 2008 that Annie was spotted kissing a 30-something man (Jason) in a suit in a $500,000 HKD black Mercedes Benz car.

Last Thursday, Annie and Jason were spotted window shopping. Before long, the couple entered a bridal shop, upon which the sales clerks immediately greeted them. It appeared that Annie and Jason had an appointment to try on their wedding attire. Annie changed into a sexy backless bridal dress, which sparked the admiration of everyone present, including Jason’s fixated stare. Afterward, Jason tried on his tuxedo for the wedding. The couple loving fixed each others’ attire.

In a telephone interview, Annie admitted that she and Jason were getting married. Asked whether she was currently pregnant, thus sparking the wedding, Annie laughed and said, “No! But if that were the case, then it was too early to confirm the pregnancy! I am trying to get married before Janet Chow (???) and Sherming Yiu (???)!”

Annie revealed that she has been dating businessman, Jason, for 3 years. Their relationship was very stable. “In fact, we had planned to get married at the end of last year, but we were unable to work out the schedule. After seeing many friends getting married recently, I took a more active role in planning our wedding.”

Annie’s bridesmaids will include Charmaine Sheh (???) ?Angela Tong (???)?Janet Chow (???) and Sherming Yiu (???). Asked whether she will retire from the entertainment industry after marriage, Annie replied, “No, but I will reduce my workload, as I want to have a baby.”

Annie Man was once a rising star at ATV. In 2000, after switching to TVB, she was heavily utilized until TVB’s policy of promoting only contracted artists was administered. Annie turned her career to mainland China, fading from the Hong Kong television circle. After breaking up with her architect boyfriend, Annie met Jason at cousin’s social gathering. When the press photographed Annie and Jason kissing in the car, the couple had just started dating. It was unexpected that their single kiss had locked their love!

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

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[News] SungKyungKwan leads Park Yoochun and Yoo Ah In: Coming to SBS Television dramas in March!

JYJ member and actor Park Yoochun along with actor Yoo Ah In are being said to be the two leads for upcoming SBS dramas in March.

Yoo Ah In is coming to television in March with the broadcast of his new drama Fashion House, while there have been confirmed appearances of Park Yoochun entering the building where the drama that he was asked to star in, Crown Prince of the Rooftop House, is currently being filmed. In 2009, these two popular actors led to the box office success of the KBS2 drama SungKyungKwan Scandal, and once again they will be meeting each other on SBS television.

Filming for Yoo Ah In’s Fashion House will start at the end of the month and will also star Shin Se Kyung, as well as SNSD’s Kwon Yuri, for whom this will be her first drama. They will leave for the United States [for filming] at the month’s end. 

Last year Park Yoochun’s role in MBC’s Miss Ripley showed that he will be able to deliver a promising performance as the protagonist in Crown Prince of the Rooftop House. Multiple broadcast officials have said “Park Yoochun seems to be looking at Crown Prince of the Rooftop House positively, and while it still is not confirmed, there have been verbal agreements to some extent that have been made”. Crown Prince of the Rooftop house is an SBS drama about a man who time travels from the Joseon Period to the present and is written by Lee Hee-myeong, who has also worked on the dramas Mr. Q, Tomato, My Fair Lady, and Bad Family.

Source: Sports Seoul

Translation by: DoctorJaee of JYJ3

Shared by: JYJ3

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[News] Lee Seunggi to debut in Japan in March

Singer-actor Lee Seunggi will make his Japan advancement through the release of his debut album next year.

During his solo concert, which was held at Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul on December 10th and 11th, Lee Seunggi revealed that he will be releasing a new Japanese album in March of 2012. "I’ll be using about two to three of the songs included in my fifth album to my promotions in Japan."

His statement received great interest from the public and happened to be noticed by the Japanese media. On December 12th, Sankei Sports reported, "Lee Seunggi, a singer who is regarded as the little brother of the nation, will be signing on with a Japanese agency and will debut as a singer."

Lee Seunggi currently signed with the agency of singer-songwriter Kuwata Keisukei and actor-singer Fukuyama Masaharu. Using his singing skills, he plans to expand on his acting and show hosting abilities in Japan through participating in variety shows and taking on acting roles.

He expressed his interests in an interview with various media outlets saying, "I’d love to go on a popular variety or music program in Japan, as well as hold live performance at Mudokwan. I also want to host on shows that are broadcasted simultaneously in Japan and Korea."


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Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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[News] Secret to hold 1st Japan tour in March next year

After the successful released of their first Japanese mini album "Shy Boy", Secret will kick off their first Japan tour.

Secret will begin the tour "1st Japan Tour SECRET TIME 2012" on March next year. The girls will visit total of 3 cities starting off at the Zepp Osaka in Osaka on March 5th. Secret will then head to Nagoya for their next show at the Zepp Nagoya on the 7th. Finally, they will wrap up their tour with their final performance at the Zepp Tokyo in Tokyo on March 8th.

Secret released their mini album "Shy Boy" on November 16th and it immediately debuted on fifth spot of the Oricon's Album Daily Chart on the same day.

"Shy Boy" contains a total of six tracks including the title track "Shy Boy", "Together", "Warawanaide (Don't Laugh)", "Movie Star", "La La La" and the Christmas edition of their Korean hit single "Starlight Moonlight" entitled "Christmas Magic".

Source: 10asia
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

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[News] Universal Music Japan will be delaying late March releases

With the influence of earthquake in Japan, Universal Music Japan decided to delay all new release (including single, album, DVD) planned in late March.

It also affected Choshinsei upcoming release which are

- Choshinsei Live Movie in 3D Original Soundtrack (original release date : 23th March 2011)

- Sungje (Choshinsei), Jiyoung (KARA) "Merry Love" (original release : 30th March 2011)

This also affected Big Bang, Seung Ri album release, and also KARA's single "Jet Coaster Love"

Source : tokyohive + yeasia

Edited by : adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net

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[NEWS]Recording of "Big Bang Show" in the March 2011, Inkigayo Magazine

Finally returning to Korean showbiz with their 4^th mini album ‘Tonight’, BIGBANG has shown us their recording scenes from "The BIGBANG SHOW".

The photos show different scenes from ‘The BIGBANG SHOW’ and have been printed in the 3^rd issue of Inkigayo Magazine. The greetings of BIGBANG to the fans can also be found there. Seungri greeted the fans who came and waited for them in such a cold weather, "I am really grateful for you have come even at such a late hour." TOP tried to make a joke with the fans, "We are older than you , right?" G-Dragon also greeted with a trace of cuteness, "since you have been waiting us for so long, please don’t be hesitated to show us your support and love." On that day, the members shared the words from deep inside their hearts with the fans and at the same time, they laughed a lot.

G-Dragon laughed happily when he heard Seungri’s imitation of the others’ voice. That, together with him biting his lips, and making the ‘OK’ signals to the filming crew were all captured by the cameras. And of course, the scene where he and Seungri tried to play with the flower baskets before the show has also been filmed is there. They have not met with their fans for such a long time that they had poured themselves into the show even during the rehearsal. TOP was so devoted to his performance that he did not even notice that his tie had fallen off and maknae then had to put it on for him very carefully. We can tell how deep the group's relationship is.

Moreover, the pictures of "2010 BIGSHOW 3D" Preview in which some of the members had put on a mask and those photos of the exciting ‘2011 BIGSHOW’ are all compiled in the 3^rd issue of Inkigayo magazine. SBS Inkigayo magazine are available for free distribution at the SBS broadcasting center, SBS hall and the sponsor companies.

Source: Korea Star Daily
Translated: Rice @bigbangupdates

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Da S to hold wedding reception in March

Barbie Hsu and Wang Fei will be holding their wedding reception on Hainan Island on March 22nd. There are rumors saying that Kevin Tsai will be the MC for the couple since he is a good personal friend due to his relationship with Xiao S. Other wedding guests seem to have also already received their invitations.

Source: Nextmedia

Translated by: Zahra @ CpopAccess

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Raymond Lam's Guangzhou concert in March, no fear of comparison with Show Luo

Yesterday Raymond Lam attended a Valentine's Day event at a shopping mall in Guangzhou. He announced that he will be holding a concert in Guangzhou on March 5th.

When asked about his concert clashing with Taiwanese hottie Show Luo's concert also held on March 5th? Raymond said: "I'm not worried about being compared. We don't have the same style, I focus on singing, he sings and dances. I hope both of our concert tickets sell well. I personally really want to invite Kate Tsui and Ron Ng to be my guest performers."

This Chinese New Year, Raymond had a 10 day break to go back to hometown Xiamen to celebrate and spend with his family. Asked if his friends and relatives had rushed him to marry? Raymond said that marriage cannot be rushed, his parents do not rush him either. However, they disliked the fact that he was too thin, so they forced him to eat. Results, in 10 day period, he gained 3 pounds. As for his friends and relatives, they did ask him when he's getting married so he can give out red envelopes, but fortunately no one tried to be a match-maker. Raymond laughed and said that he had always given out red enevelopes because he's the big brother of the house.

Today is Valentine's Day, Raymond exposed that he's already on a tight schedule, unfortunately nothing on his schedule involves meeting the opposite sex. Today he will be on a radio station all day to do an interview, to promote for his Mandarin album releasing next month. This year, he had many Valentine's Day partners to spend with, a very lively atmosphere.

In other news, Raymond's younger female cousin (Lin Xia Wei) otherwise known as Mei Mei. Depending on her pretty outer appearance, she makes her first Ad debut for the skincare brand Zenstation.

Source: Mimgpao, Oriental Daily

Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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Aaron Yan to Release Solo EP in March

After five years in waiting, Aaron Yan is finally releasing his first solo EP this year.

The singer was put into a boy group Fahrenheit in 2005 with Wu Zun, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen. Among the four, he is considered to be the best at singing. Finally after five years, he is releasing his first solo EP in March.

Rumors about Fahrenheit breaking up have been on going for years. Now releasing a CD on his own, Aaron was asked again the same question. However, he denied the break-up again.

"Fahrenheit still exists, and we will continue to release an album together."

Source: Apple Daily
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

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Charmaine Sheh and Moses Chan to be invited for 'Asia Emmy Awards' March 2011

U.S Emmy Awards, Taiwan's Golden Bell Awards and Mainland's Hua Ding Awards are all award presentation giving TV artists recognition. Because Hong Kong lacks a fair and justice TV awards ceremony, the HK Television Association finally received subsidies from the government to hold an "Asia Emmy Awards" called the Asian TV Awards, scheduled for March 2011. The awards ceremony invites local outstanding artists from series and non-serial programs to participate. It was said that Barbie Hsu from Taiwanese drama Summer's Desire, Charmaine Sheh and Moses Chan from TVB's Can't Buy Me Love, Rain (Bi) from Korean drama The Fugitive Plan B and Takuya Kimura from Japanese drama Moon Lovers are invited to compete for TV King and Queen awards.

Source: Apple Daily

Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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