Archive for January 2006
MTV to Showcase Korean Superstar – Rain
New York, NY (January 31, 2006) – MTV World today announced plans to produce an exclusive live performance special featuring Korean pop superstar Rain on Friday, February 3 at MTV’s Studios in Times Square. “MTV Presents: Rain – Live In New York†will provide the explosive superstar his first US opportunity to perform for and
Bento Box Art
Looks like the creative Japanese have found another time wasting craze – Bento Box Art! Bento is Japanese for a single-portion takeout meal. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables as a side dish. For more bento box art, click here.
Gung Hay Fat Choy – Year of the Dog
Gung Hay Fat Choy! It’s the Year of the Dog – People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn,
Beijing Wushu Team Tour 2006
Wushu, also known as modern wushu or contemporary wushu, is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport based on a reinterpretations of traditional Chinese martial arts. The Beijing Wushu Team is world renowned as the pinnacle of Wushu today. The tour showcases a mix of veteran athletes and rising stars demonstrating their very best routines.
Koda Kumi – Best Second Session
The rumor of a new album Koda Kumi is now true. Tower Records of Japan has posted up information about the release of her newest album, “Best~second session~.” The release date is set for March 8th, 2006. For more info, Koda Kumi Official Site.
Fearless – Jet Li
Jet Li’s last wushu movie, “Fearless,” was released today in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. For full trailers, visit Fearless :: The Movie
Japan’s Simulated Train Cafe – Groping Allowed
The record number of women groped on Tokyo’s trains continue to rise. As the suburban trains are usually crowded, bringing the workers to large cities and back to their suburban homes, close physical contact is unavoidable. Many men use this to their advantage, pressing onto women and groping them. The groping problem is so extreme
Song Hye Kyo and Cha Tae Hyeon – My Girl and I
Popular Korean TV actress, Song Hye Kyo, is making the giant leap to big screen. Song Hye Kyo will be starring alongside Cha Tae Hyeon, in “My Girl and I.” The film is a remake of Japanese hit, “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.” If you’re a fan of Song Hye-Kyo, you
Nam Sang Mi – Spy Girl
Nam Sang Mi, the popular actress from KBS TV’s drama series, “My Sweetheart,” took on a police role last year in, “Spy girl.” Directed by Han-chun Park, “Spy Girl” is more a of a teenage romantic comedy disguised as international espionage caper.
Jun Ji Hyun – Daisy
25 year old Jun Ji Hyun will be featured in the 2006 movie, “Daisy.” The movie directed by Andrew Lau (Internal Affairs) will be feature a collaboration of high-profile actors and production crews from Korea and China. “Daisy†is a film about the inevitable showdown between a detective and a killer that both fall in
Lee Soo Young – Grace
Korean ballad singer, Lee Soo Young, will be releasing her seventh album, “Grace” on Jan 21st. After a two year break, the 25 year old singer seems to be making a significant comeback. Popular pre-orders for the album have caused her agency, Likud Entertainment, to bump the production of the album from 100,000 to 200,000
BoA – Everlasting
19 year old Korean Pop Star, BoA, is about to set history. With the release of her new single, “Everlasting”, BoA will break the 10 million record sale threshold in less than a month. There’s not a single time that a release of her single has not made platinum sales. Taking less than five years
Megumi Kagurazaka
Kineda’s Idol of the Day is Megumi Kagurazaka. This I-cup 5'2" beauty was born on September 28, 1982 in Japan. So how’d she get so popular in the modeling scene? While working as a department store employee, a scout from a popular agency snagged Megumi Kagurazaka to become the new darling of the gravure photo
Takako Uehara – NTT DoCoMo Model
Popular ex-SPEED member, Takako Uehara, appears as the new promotor for NTT DoCoMo’s “FOMA N902i.” After SPEED, Takako Uehara began pursuing a successful solo career and acting career, appearing in many doramas (Japanese TV Dramas) and commercials. Uehara has been in the news recently due to her alleged dating of Akanishi Jin, a popular idol
Matsu Takako – 19th Single
Actress and pop singer, Matsu Takako, will be releasing a brand new single this year. Born June 10, 1977 the star’s new song, “明ã‹ã‚Šã®ç¯ã‚‹æ–¹ã¸” (akari no tomoru hou he), will be the first single released under her new contract with BMG Japan.
Eriko Sato
Kineda’s Idol of the Day is Eriko Sato. Eriko Sato was born December 12, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan. She started her acting career in 1998 with Japanese TV drama, “Beauty Girl H.” With many drama roles to follow, Eriko Sato’s career was highlighted in 2004 with the movie, “Cutie Honey.” Eriko Sato has a great
Noriko Sakai – Colezo
After 18 years in the music business, Noriko Sakai will be releasing a “best of” album, “Colezo!” Born February 14, 1971 in Kyushu, Japan, her debut single back in 1987 sold a modest 40,000 copies. Noriko Sakai has had a long and great career as one of the loveliest and most famous singers, actresses, and
Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting – Xbox Live Arcade
Looks like the legendary 2D fighter refuses to die and the staff here at Kineda loves it! The 1992 released Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting will make its move onto the Xbox Live Arcade system. Not bad for a game over 10 years old! “We are extremely excited to partner with Capcom on Xbox Live
Kim Hee Seon – Fan Club
Korean model and actress Kim Hee Seon, born February 25, 1977 in Seoul, will be launching her Official Fan Club in Japan. Her break into the Japanese market has been quite strong since the release of “Sad Love Story” onto Fuji TV. The fan club meeting is set for Tokyo on Jan. 22nd. At the
Kaila Yu – Move
Import model turned pop singer, Kaila Yu, has released a new single entitled, “Move.” For more info, click here.
2006 Bloggies – Nominate Kineda!
It’s now the sixth year of the world’s most established weblog awards, the Bloggies. Personal Web publishing never stops growing, and that means this year the public will have more contenders than ever to select from when choosing the year’s best weblogs. Please head over to the
Figment Anon Optics Goggles
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Ayumi – (miss)understood
Japan’s pop diva, Ayumi Hamasaki is kicking in the new year with a new album, “(miss)understood.” The album from Ayumi includes the singles “Step you/is this LOVE,” “fairyland,” “Heaven,” and more! The initial version of the album will be released with a full-color “Off My Day” photo album. For more info, click here.
Michelle Yeoh – Sunshine
Michelle Yeoh is set to star in “Sunshine”, which releases on October 13, 2006. Fifty years from now, the sun is dying, and mankind is dying with it. Our last hope: a spaceship and a crew of eight men and women. They carry a device which will breathe new life into the star. But deep
