On August 24th, Japanese brand TBC announced that Jang Geun Suk will join AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko and Oshima Yuko as main models for their cosmetic product, “Aesthetics TBC.” “In the past, we signed top stars such as Kimura Takuya, Hidetoshi Nakata, David and Victoria Beckham to enhance our brand value. So this time also, we decided to go with the most popular top stars as our model,” TBC said in a statement.
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Japan’s Top Girl Group Applaud SNSD’s Live Concert in Tokyo
Japan’s top girl group AKB48 praised SNSD after attending the “Girls’ Generation Arena Tour 2011” in Tokyo held on June 18th. The Japanese girl group also released backstage photos taken with SNSD, where some members were seen holding gifts as well.
Japanese Adaptation of SBS Drama "You Are Beautiful" Gets Leading Actress
Twenty-three-year-old Kojima Haruna of all-female theater/idol group AKB48 was recently cast in the Japanese remake of the popular Korean drama "You Are Beautiful." Kojima is set to take on the role of NANA, a two-faced idol-actress. The outwardly kind but mean-spirited character was named Yoo He-yi in the original version and was played by After School’s UEE.
Watching SNSD’s Dance Promotes Brain Development?!
A Japanese professor made an interesting argument that watching SNSD’s dance is good for brain development.
4minute wins “K-POP New Artist Award” at the Billboard Japan Music Awards 2010
Girl group 4minute won the “K-POP New Artist Award” at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards that was held on Feb. 6th in Tokyo, Japan.
G20 Concert & Bravo SMC (bonus!)
Wandering around lost, trying to find a convenience store in Seoul? Impossible! Accidentally finding the front row to a Kara Concert? DEFINITELY. Today I bring you videos and pix for Kara, BEAST, 4minute, 2AM, Boa, Teen Top, Rain, and E.via
Rain, 2AM, Kara, and AKB48 For Asia Song Festival
More big name stars join the annual pop concert
KNU23 to Challenge AKB48’s Popularity
Gravure Idols turns J-pop girl group challenges AKB48’s Popularity.
S/mileage Challenges SNSD and other Girl Idols
Battle of the Girl Group Idols?