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Apr 24, 2011

“Paradise Kiss” to come out as a live action movie!

Have you ever read the manga “Paradise Kiss” by Yazawa Ai? ”Paradise Kiss” is a love story, but at the same time, focused on fashion. Although there’s already an anime version, fashion magazine “Zipper” announced that “Paradise Kiss” will also be released as a movie!. I do watch the anime but yet to read the manga. Maybe later i will post some preview for the manga and anime.

Main character, Hayasaka Yukari, will be played by Kitagawa Keiko, and Mukai Osamu will play Jo-ji (George). As other cast members, Yamamoto Yusuke, Igarashi Shunji, Kaku Kento, Ohmasa Aya, and Kato Natsuki will also make appearances, but their roles have not been announced yet.

“Isabella” role casted, sneak peeks for “Paradise Kiss” revealed!

The film’s release date has been set for May 2011, but to indulge the hungry fans, some scene stills as well as a more-detailed cast list has just been revealed!

Igarashi Shunji (D-BOYS) will play the role of Isabella (actual birth name, ‘Yamamoto Daisuke’). ‘Isabella’ is a transgendered character who identifies herself as a woman by dressing and acting like one. To prepare for the role, Shunji lost 8 kg., removed his facial hair through laser procedures, and learned how to act like a lady (as Isabella is very well-mannered, feminine person).

Shunji revealed that he uses three false eyelashes on each eye. He also confessed, “I learned how hard it is to live as a woman through make-up and stuff, and to be honest, I almost got into it (to disguise in woman’s clothes).” ”Paradise Kiss” will also star Ohmasa Aya as ‘Sakurada Miwako‘ and Kaku Kento as ‘Nagase Arashi. Check out the sneak pics from the filming scene below!

The poster includes the catchphrase of the movie, which is “Encounter by Destiny? That’s not enough to describe it.”

It’s been reported that many apparel brands supplied their latest wardrobe to shape George’s unique fashion, so it will be one of the highlights of the movie, as well as the original ending which was made specifically for the film.

In the new poster, Kitagawa Keiko, Mukai Osamu, Yamamoto Yusuke, Igarashi Shunji, Ohmasa Aya, Kaku Kento, and Kato Natsuki pose at their “atelier”, which was designed with various ideas in order to catch the essence of the original manga set.

Before the official release, there will be advance tickets on sale starting on the 26th; those who purchase the advance tickets will receive a special clear file, which has limited quantities.

“Arakawa Under the Bridge” live-action adaption

Hayashi Kento & Kiritani Mirei to star in “Arakawa Under the Bridge” live-action adaption

Recently it was announced that Nakamura Hikaru’s unique romantic comedy manga “Arakawa Under the Bridge” – serialized in the Young GanGan magazine – will be turned into a live-action adaption starring Hayashi Kento and Kiritani Mirei.

“Arakawa Under the Bridge” is a story about Ichinomiya “Riku” Kou, a young upper-class man who tries to live a life without any debts to anyone, and a strange yet beautiful homeless girl called Nino who claims to be from the Venus. Unfortunately for him, he ends up owing his life to Nino and has no choice but to live with her under the bridge by the Arakawa river in order to follow his debt-free policy.In 2010, the manga was already made into an anime that spawned two seasons.

Hayashi about the movie: “My younger sister is a huge fan of the manga and was really happy when she heard that I might be part of the live-action adaption. The manga has a lot of comedy elements and I was eagerly waiting for a chance to try out filming a live-action version someday myself. In the end the filming really turned out to be a lot of fun. Everyone from the director to the staff was really attached to the project. “

Kiritani about her role as a self-proclaimed Venusian: “Since there are no real Venusians I could study for this role, I had no choice but to come up with my own idea of a Venusian. Before the filming I actually tried to live like Nino by wearing slippers and a jersey every day and became very picky about my hairstyle, since I didn’t want to destroy the image of the original character. I had to go and dye my hair around three times before I was satisfied with the result. By the way, this is a custom-made jersey.”

The live-action movie of “Arakawa Under the Bridge” is scheduled to open in spring of 2012, but TBSalready announced that we are also going to see a drama adaption airing in a midnight slot later this summer.

First new “Rurouni Kenshin” or 'Samurai X' anime in 9 years + compilation album

In the latest issue of “JUMP SQUARE” (released on April 21st), it was announced that the first new release of the anime “Rurouni Kenshin” will happen after nine years, though no details about it have been revealed yet.

Watsuki Nobuhiro’s popular manga, “Rurouni Kenshin”, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1994~1999, and its TV anime series was aired during 1996~1998 on Fuji TV. This year is the 15th anniversary since “Rurouni Kenshin” got its anime adaptation, and to celebrate the 15th year, many projects are going on.

Other than the new anime, a compilation album, “Rurouni Kenshin Complete Collection“, which includes all opening and ending theme songs of TV anime, as well as the theme song of anime film, will be released on July 27th. For the limited edition, a DVD which consists of non-credit opening & ending videos, other privilege videos, and a booklet will be included.

Moreover, starting in August, three titles (anime film which was released in 1997, and two OVA series) will be released as Blu-Ray discs; “Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Tsuioku-hen” on August 25th, “Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Seisou-hen” on September 21st, and “Gekijouban Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Ishin Shishi e no Requiem” on October 26th.

Below is the track list of the compilation album:

1. JUDY AND MARY – “Sobakasu”
2. THE YELLOW MONKEY – “TACTICS”
3. Suzukaze Mayo – “Namida wa Shitteiru”
4. T.M.Revolution – “HEART OF SWORD ~Yoake mae~”
5. Kawamoto Makoto – “1/2″
6. L’Arc~en~Ciel – “the Fourth Avenue Café”
7. Bonnie Pink – “It’s gonna rain!”
8. SIAM SHADE - “1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou”
9. CURIO – “Kimi ni Fureru dake de”
10. Izumi You – “Dame!”
11.＜Bonus Track＞ L’Arc~en~Ciel – “Niji” ※Theme song for anime film

Source & Image: natalie (Tokyohive)

New May Drama Lineups: Return of Lee Min Ho, JYJ Yoochun, Jang Nara, Yoon Eun Hye and Others to the Small Screen

May is the month of spring fever and romance. Fierce spiteful women turn into delicate soft-hearted creatures as do our small screen characters. Money and inheritance takes the back seat to love. Six new dramas are slated for May premieres, and viewers can anticipate the comeback of several top celebrities, as well as the return of star screenwriters. Fans can happily pick and choose which dramas to watch depending on their tastes.

KBS2 Mon/Tues Baby-Faced Beauty (Airs May 2nd) – Bright Girl’s Success Story once more?

Most Korean drama female protagonists have a tendency to lack something – whether it be money or family or something else depends on the plot – and the story revolves around how this female lead was able to conquer all obstacles and find happiness. Baby-Faced Beauty’s So Young (Jang Nara) is a 34 year old single woman, a high school graduate, and a credit delinquent. The only thing that works to her advantage is her young looks. Jin Wook (Choi Daniel) plays her love interest. The only thing Jin Wook looks for in a girl is her age – she must not be older than he. The catch? Jin Wook is a young twenty-something year old guy who looks older than he really is. Baby-Faced Beauty takes place in the fast-paced fashion world. The real challenge the drama will face is how realistically it will be able to portray the fashion industry.

MBC Wed/Thurs The Best Love (Airs May 4rth ) – Another Hong Sisters hit?

If you’ve been following Korean dramas, you’re probably aware of the Hong sisters. They’ve written mega-popular trendy dramas like Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang (2005), Hong Gil Dong (2008), My Girlfriend is a Nine-tailed Fox (2010), and many others. This time, they work their magic on the topic of celebrity fake marriages. Korean fans are known to be extreme, they’ve even earned the nickname “netizen investigators” (netizen = internet + citizens) for being able to dig celebrities’ veiled pasts. The topic of pretend marriages has also been popular thanks to MBC’s reality show We Got Married. The Best Love centers around former idol star Goo Ae Jung (Gong Hyo Jin) and current A-list actor Dok Go Jin (Cha Seung Won) as they strike a deal to “marry.”

SBS Mon/Tues Lie To Me (Airs May 9th ) – A lie sparked romance?

There have been many dramas in the past where the two leads get entangled in a misunderstanding and eventually fall in love. Yoon Eun Hye’s new drama Lie to Me is one of those dramas. Gong Ah Jung (Yoon Eun Hye) is a level 5 civil servant working for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In order to escape the biased views people have towards unmarried woman, she lies and claims she's married to a well-known hotel CEO Hyun Ki Joon (Kang Ji Hwan). Judging by their previous works like Yoon Eun Hye’s Princes Hours (2006) and Kang Ji Hwan’s My Girlfriend is an Agent, both actors are pretty strong in the rom-com genre; and viewers can expect great bickering on-screen chemistry between these two.

KBS2 Wed/Thurs Romance Town (Airs May 11st) – Suspicious housemaid coming through?!

Chaebols and housemaids are nothing new in Korean drama land. However, most dramas tend to focus on the extravagent lives of chaebols. Romance Town will turn its attention to the maids working for the chaebols. Two beautiful actresses, Sung Yuri of bubble-gum pop girl group Fin.K.L and Min Hyo Rin, will star as housemaids. Sung Yuri plays a third generation housemaid who’s though and relentless, while Min Hyo Rin plays an attractive teenaged housemaid. Additionally, their two bosses, the madams of the house, do not make their lives any easier.

SBS Wed/Thurs City Hunter (Airs May 25th) – Manga + Lee Min Ho = success?

Tsukasa Hojo’s manga City Hunter is finally getting a drama adaptation. His original manga series was published in Japanese manga magazine Boy Jump from 1985 to 1992. The series have sold over a million copies in Korea. Lee Min Ho is no stranger to portraying manga characters. He shot to stardom in 2009 playing Goo Joon Pyo in Boys Before Flowers. However, his City Hunter character is completely different from the former. Lee Min Ho plays Lee Yoon Sung, a MIT graduate who works at the Blue House as part of the National Communications Team. He’s affectionate, caring, and optimistic but battles loneliness. Lee Min Ho is currently busy in Thailand for overseas filming.

MBC Mon/Tues Ripley (Airs May 30th) – Will it meet the expectations?

Ripley has the latest air date out of all the May premiering dramas, and it’s also been making headlines ever since talks about producing it were underway. News about casting JYJ member Park Yoo Chun has fueled much of the anticipations. This melodrama centers around an ambitious woman who does anything and everything she can to gain whatever she wants – that is until her extensive lies catch up to her. Ripley has a much heavier plot than the rest of the spring dramas, which tend to be more trendy and light. Actors Kim Seung Woo, Lee Da Hae, Park Yoo Chun, and Kang Hye Jung have been casted as leads.

Written in Korean by girlalice@soompi; translated by hotshotlover30@soompi

Who's KPOP Idol Got The Most HOTTEST Body

Bi Rain

On April 20, MNET’s Idol Chart Show revealed rankings for the celebrities with the best bodies; as predict Rain came in first, followed by G.NA who is notorious for her enviable figure.

I think those a choosen seem like idol that always show off their body figure. Otherwise fan didn't know how gorgeous their body ^_^

Ok don't waste the time let's role the full list >_<