haha i met them today at the Grove. They were really cute. but of course, i had no idea who they were until tonight. ahaha

My friend and I were at the Grove. We're Koreans so we didn't know anything about japanese musicians. on top of that, we dont understand the language but we saw that there was a big commotion with six guys doing a photoshoot. So we went to see what was happening and we see these pretty hot japanese guys. Hahaha Then this ugly lady was like no foto no foto and kept pushing us and we were like geez we dont know them so we wont.

As they were walking away and as my friend and i were going inside a restaurant, I waved and said HI! and then Ryo?? was like Hiii! and waved back. Then after that, we went to go check them out more and the same Ryo guy was sitting down on a bench and I said Hi again and he was like hi and smiled. Then I asked "Are you japanese?" and he goes "Yes" and then I go ohh haha i dondt really understand what youre saying and he smiles and that same old ugly lady starts laughing. Goddd he was soo cute. Then couple of minutes later, before they left foreals foreals, i went up to Ryo and asked him if i could take a picture with him cus he was so cute. Same ugly lady comes and goes NO. And Ryo goes I'm sorry No. and goes BBIE BBIE.

Totally agree that nothing comes easy in JE . I was disappointed that the return of NEWS did not mean the return of all 8 members, but that's better than nothing and I was definitely expecting them to perform at the countdown since it's exactly '07! I've only waited for 6 months for their return, so I can't even imagine what their fans went through having to wait for a year. However, their suspension seemed kinda useless other than to set an example that if you disobey the rules then you'll be severely punished. If Johnny didn't plan to bring back all 8 members and wanted Uchi and Kusano to be trainees than they could've done that from the beginning and allow the rest of the members to be active as NEWS members. What's the point of punishing the rest? How long must they remain as trainees before they can become part of the group again? I'm assuming that since they've already recorded Sayaendou w/ only 6 members they probably didn't want to spend more money and re-record the album w/ all 8 members so hopefully this 6 member thing will only last until their next single is released (hopefully w/ all 8 members).

Just watched the new Sayaendou PV, omg... I hope they'll release their concert on DVD. I saw some fancam clips and there was one where YamaP took off his shirt and damn.... He was is HOT
I also watched their perf. at the countdown; everyone seemed so happy to be performing together once again. I can't wait until they start promoting Sayaendou. They will promote that single right?

Kusano_moles: do you have anymore NEWS banners to share? I'd like to use one in honor of their return.

Just finished uploading their perf. at the countdown and thought I'd share it here for anyone who's interested.

['06-'07] Countdown- NEWS (Nippon, Sayaendou & Teppen)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/kzibrt
Credit: LS Forum and me for uploading

Yokohama Arena : 2/17 18:00
2/18 12:00/16:00

Osaka Jo Hall: 3/10 18:00
3/11 12:00/14:00

Grandy 21 Miyagi-ken Sougou Taikukan: 3/24 14:00/18:00

Nagoya Rainbow Hall: 3/26 18:00
3/27 14:00/18:00

Hiroshima Green Arena: 4/01 13:00/17:00

Marine Messe Fukuoka: 4/04 14:00/18:00

Kagoshima Arena: 4/08 12:00/16:00

Hokkaidou Sougou Taiku Center: 4/15 12:00/16:00

^Ugh Johnney removed Uchi and Nottis profile as well.
I'm quite depressed about this news, I was in the middle of re watching their spring con 04 when crystal told me. DD:
What way to ruin my day. OF COURSE ITS NOT CRYSTALS FAULT. <3
But we should be happy NEWS did return ne minna?

By the way, does this mean Kanji8 is now Kanji7?