Yabu Smokes?! + s3art Album Release + Seven Journey

I've done it again. Sorry, I haven't updated in a while. T_T Shocking things seem to happen whenever I'm away from the internet. Yabu's at it again...Well it's more like his previous scandal related drama is continuing. There's shocking pictures leaked supposedly by his now ex-girlfriend. They broke up last year....so this is old news? It's new news to me. @_@

You can see Yabu smoking and kissing. I'm pretty conflicted since he's an adult and can make his own decisions but he needs to be careful with who he can trust. He's still an idol, so he does have an image to protect. I'm not upset at him having a girlfriend or kissing but rather at him smoking. >.>

Anyways I've been getting my news from hana-des and tekito-love because Arama is dead and other JE fan sites haven't talked about it yet. You can read more about the situation there.







In other news, s3art was released!!! Yay!!! Finally!! A lot of fans have been waiting for more fabulous Jump music to enjoy and dance to and sing along to. This album is their most mature album yet. There's really cute songs like "Ready Go"and mature songs like "Forever". It's the best of both worlds. You have to watch the pv for "Forever" (it's basically footage from their concert). Their outfits are sooooo cool!

Still not in love with the flower print suits but the dance is adorable! >w<


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Kis-My-Ft2's releasing their 3rd album soon (July 2)! I'm so stoked. Their past albums have been so good and I really am in need for more Kisumai songs~ Their pv for Seven Journey isn't as interesting compared to their other ones but the song is nice. I want to see more of their dance scenes but close-ups aren't bad either.


Seven Journey　-short ver.-　Kis-My-Ft2 by KissTube

S3ART ALBUM COVERS + YAMADA'S DAD'S RESTAURANT + HSJ SPEEDO DRAMA + BE FREE

I haven't updated in a while, sorry! (It seems like I'm always apologizing for not updating, lol). Before I was in school, so I was busy. Now I'm working 2 jobs, so I'm busy once again. T_T My personal life aside, lots of things have happened in the JUMP fandom.

First, let's talk about the S3ART album covers. I really don't like the 3...it makes me cringe a bit. I don't think it's very smart to choose s3art. (I'll stop trying to be witty). The outfits are a step down from Ride with Me but better than the weird quilted ones from Come On A My House. And I don't like the design of all three editions.





I may not be a huge fan of the colour schemes they chose for LE 1 and 2 but the regular edition outfits look good. Inoo's colour scheme remind me of his outfit in Over. Yamada's floral print blouse and white blazer looks amazing. Keito's outfit also stands out. Yuya and Daiki's combination......Not as amazing. But that's just my personal taste. :/


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Next, I heard from hana-des who heard from hikarurin1412 that Yamada's father works for a Roast Meat Restaurant. I guess Yamada's dreams are now reality. He can eat all the delicious meat he wants  for free! (just kidding....I'm sure he pays). But it wouldn't surprise me if Yamada's father slips him a few extra slices of meat. XD The name of the restaurant isn't mentioned but it is located in Shibuya. So for those in the area, see if you can find the restaurant~

(Ok so the picture below is not him at the restaurant...it's just a random pic that happens to have Yamada with a plate of food that may or may not be meat, lol.)

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I'm saving the best for last....(and I know it's old news but..) Yuya and Yuto are starring in a drama and the best part is....it's about water polo. Water polo = swim suits. Not just any swim suits, it's freaking speedos! @_@ Fans, you better watch out for any major nosebleeds. (Yuto is on a roll with his drama work, good on him!)


2014.05.27☆めざまし・水球ヤンキース by ichigocherry

That's the last of the HSJ news... I'm leaving you off with a super amazing Sexy Zone dance. I can't believe I haven't seen it before!! (That's because I hardly keep up with shokura these days). Anyways, I'm in shock. When did my boys learn how to dance like that?! I feel like a parent watching their kids' major recital. They totally rocked that shokura performance. Their moves were so sharp and the dance was so exciting. Shori was a total superstar, Marius looked really cool, Sou had his own little dance solo, and FumaKen strutted their stuff. Everyone was into it~

Better watch it in glorious 1080 quality.


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YABU'S GOT AN OLDER GIRLFRIEND!

Another scandal is in! Yabu's taken. He's dating an older girl and apparently has been living with her. I heard some sources say she's 26 and others 30. Either way, she's older than Yabu is. He's said many times in interviews that he likes older girls. \^^/ His dream came true!

Before I was conflicted on Jump dating but now I just want the boys to be happy. I think I've grown up as a fan, lol. Anyways, the only problem I have is Yabu's duck face. Stop that, Yabu....the duck face trend is over. XD



Here they are shopping supposedly after Jump's concert.



I really like this one. They're so cute!!!



I'm sorry but Yabu does not look good in this papa pic. Hahaha, he's still adorable.



If they are living together, it'd be easier for them to enjoy time alone. Also rumours say that he bought a dog for her. How cute can you be, Yabu!! And they are wearing the same type of shoes (Please tell me those are not crocs). I don't even believe this but another rumour is that Yabu will quit JE when he is 30. >.> I don't know about that....

Pictures from rorychan1215. Info from godaishiki

In related news, Jump is releasing their 3rd album and it's about time. FINALLY! What's interesting this time around is the new units. I found out from hana-des. Hikaru, Yamada, and Takaki are forming the unit "Kaitou Yellow
voice". Chinen, Yabu, and Yuto form "Night Stylish Person". Daiki, Inoo, and Keito form "Ai Oi Tai". I'm looking forward to Ai Oi Tai the most because both Inoo and Keito will get more lines. The two people in Jump who get the least lines are getting more chances to sing!!! I'm so happy for them.

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Jump also announced a new tour....which means a new concert DVD!!! YES last year's wasn't that good so I'm hoping this one will be better. It better be since there are a ton of new songs and dances and outfits and stages. Can you tell I'm excited?!

Speaking of concerts, have you seen the pics of Jump's concert? Yuto kissed Yamada on the cheek and then they shared another "kiss". (Well the camera angle makes it look like they were kissing). BEST wore silly muscle shirts and were tried to be sexy.

It's a beautiful time to be a Jumper. XD


   
2014.05.12☆JUMPドームWS by ichigocherry

Who's This Man?

Do you recognize this person?

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Because I didn't......(For a second!) That person is no other than Mr. Yaotome Hikaru!!! @___@ What?! How?! When?! Why?! His hair's gone blond, he's grown a bit of a mustache, and he looks totally different. It's for his butai or drama....I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure it's for his butai. Anyways, it's amazing how much he can change! Some people aren't liking his new look but it looks refreshing to see a different look for him.

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Lookin' fierce there, Hikaru.

In other news, I watched Inoo's drama. Inoo needs to work on his acting but it looks like he's trying really hard, so I'll forgive his adequate acting. The major problem I have with his acting is that his true personality and character flows through too much. That aside, I'm fangirling at every scene he's in. He's really adorable even though he needs more practice.

I realized I missed like half of Jump's birthdays and a bunch of other Johnnys'. Sorry I'm so bad at birthdays...Have a Arashi Friendship Test Video instead!

A UNIVERSITY COURSE ON ARASHI?!

Yes, that's right. You too can study Arashi and related JE stuff at university.....You just have to go to Meiji University, which btw is the uni that Inoo graduated from. I think Koyama and Yamapi graduated from there, too. 

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The course's outline contains:

1. Introduction - Arashi's Era
2. The Culture of Johnny's Entertainment
3. Before Arashi, focusing on SMAP
4. Changes in Arashi's PVs - Before the big break
5. Changes in Arashi's PVs - After the big break
6. A comparison of the members of Arashi
7. Arashi members as they appear on variety shows
8. Arashi in dramas
9. Arashi in concert
10. Arashi and J-Pop
11. Arashi and K-Pop
12. Johnny's Entertainment post-Arashi
13. Overview on the Era of Arashi
14. Test

(Taken from Anime News Network )

This is one course I would get an A in... For sure! XD

The next news is much more serious.... Just when they debut, a scandal arises! Ryusei Fujii from Johnny's West has been caught smoking underage! Apparently he was 18 and the legal age in Japan is 20. He was also drinking. You can clearly see the beer cans and you can kind of see the cigarette in his hand. 

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Bunshun claims he brought a women to a hotel, made her drink, and then sexually assaulted her. Since the timing of the article is just too convenient, I'm a little conflicted. But any sexual assault should not be taken light of. What will the police do? How management will deal/punish him? 

This week's video is about Nagase. I love how two kids are terrified of him and how two kids don't even mind. 

More Johnny's Blogs Recommendations~ Part 3

Welp, there goes about 2 weeks without an update. :(
Meanwhile I've found a bunch of new JE/Idol/News blogs. I'm always on the lookout for more! So if you have a recommendation, please let me know! In the meantime, feel free to check out these blogs! They are awesome and tonnes of fun to read! :D

Eldorama

• Not just limited to HSJ but blogs about JE in general
• There's various translation available 
• Her fangirling moments are so cute! XD 

Hana-des

• Lots of posts....She updates so frequently and up-to-date about the latest rumours/news about HSJ
• Adds links to news sources (That's always a plus!) :D
• She's a Jumper, so expect a lot of awesome HSJ fangirl-related posts!! 

AllthingsJpop

• Mostly AKB48 with the occasion Jin post 
• Lots of posts!!
• If you like Johnny's, you may like some female idols (I'm getting into some other idols groups...but can my fangirl heart handle more?)

Japan Entertainment News

• NEWS, NEWS, NEWS! (Not the JE groups but actual news)
• Since Arama hasn't been updating all that much, I have tried to find other new sites. This place updates regularly. 

Here are some of the past recommendations I made: Link

I don't really need to introduce this segment by now but I usually end a post with a interesting video. This time, I found a video about V6! It's really cute. >w<

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Hikaru Iwamoto Punched a Fan?!

twicsyThere's news that Hikaru Iwamoto of Snow Man punched a fan so hard, she needed surgery. Translations say that Johnny's HAS confirmed this. I actually remembered him from Bad Boys J and this is a really big shock to me. There aren't many details of the incident....so I'm not sure how far the stalking went or what really went down. I don't know whether this was self defense or anything but I'm really angry he used violence and the injury looks really bad and serious in the picture.

This brings up the question of how fans should act and what things are considered off limits. Fans need to realize that this (Stalking) is illegal and need to respect the privacy of Johnny's talents...Maybe Johnny's isn't taking enough action to prevent these matters and educate juniors? Maybe the fanclubs should be notified about proper etiquette on a regular basis? I'm not very knowledgeable about their policies or protocols but I recall watching a video where JUMP and some other juniors were saying how important it is to be a proper and respectful fan. On the other hand, he shouldn't have used violence and I hope Johnny's doesn't brush this issue to the side.

(New Source)

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In other news, Yuma got his own page...which means more activities for him   it's easier to see what he's up to! Not a major fan but glad to see that management's not tossing him to the side. I haven't heard High Five yet, I really should do that.

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Also Ryuu got into Tamagawa University, which means he's probably not returning. This was the closure I needed. Congratulations, Ryuutaro Morimoto, for graduating high school! I really wish you the best! I'll probably make a post about my feels later. :P

I've been getting into Kanjani8 these days! Enjoy their verison of Born This Way....it involves lots of silly dance moves. Maru slays me. XD

K8 - Janiben Born this way 2012 from Hanashi AibaMaruGB on Vimeo.