2008-05-08
World star Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) has been listed in the Year in Review 2007 of the Encyclopedia Britannica Online. He is only the third Korean figure to be included in the biographies section of the Britannica. The other two are poet Ko Un and President Lee Myung-bak. However, Rain is the first Korean entertainer to be mentioned in the annual review.
Britannica Online described Rain as a pan-Asian superstar, who topped Time Magazine’s online poll as the most influential person in the world in 2007, although the article did not fail to mention that Rain’s status was undoubtedly the result of his fans’ dedication. The world-renowned encyclopedia also compared him to American idol star Justin Timberlake and introduced Rain’s past works in music, TV and film.
The annual review of the Britannica includes the year’s major events and figures. It is not that often an entertainer is introduced in the encyclopedia. Rain’s fans welcomed the inclusion, saying that the inclusion of his biography on the Britannica demonstrates the breadth of his influence in the world entertainment business
source:kbsworld + bww2
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Mnet Media and YG Entertainment are now official business partners.
Mnet has acquired 10% shares of YG Entertainment and YG Entertainment and also Yang Hyun Suk have secured a part of Mnet Media, which strengthened the partnership between the two companies.
The agreement between the two has also given Mnet Media the rights to exclusively distribute in Korea and aborad the albums and digital music of YG Entertainment singers.
According to Mnet Media President Park Kwang Won, Mnet Media not only has coverage on YG Entertainment’s music but also in the future its television and concert contents. Moreover, with its partnership with YG Entertainment, Park said that it will enable the two companies to be a music powerhouse in Asia.
Source: Yonhap + krnloop
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/* (rough translation below japanese */
前作「ポケット」から約六ヶ月ぶりとなる17thシングル「ロケットスニーカー / One×Time」の発売が決定!
さらに、「ロケットスニーカー」にタイアップ決定!!
17thシングル
「ロケットスニーカー / One×Time」
関西テレビ エンディングテーマ曲 毎週金曜日 19:00~
フジテレビ 毎週金曜日 25:50~
発売日:2008.05.21
CD+DVD:AVCD-31411/B ¥1,890 (税込)
CD ONLY:AVCD-31412 ¥1,260 (税込)
*/
/* Rough translation (curtesy of http://www.channel-ai.com )
Its a double A-side Single titled [ ロケットスニーカー / One x Time ], with the lead A-Side tied up as an ending theme tune to a television program titled “さんまのまんま”.The program will shown every Friday on two different television network.
ロケットスニーカー = roketto suniikaa = rocket sneaker
A rough translation of the official statement:
Ai’s 17th single has been decided to release on the 21/05, six months after the release of “Pocket”
More informations to be updated.
Track listing
CD収録内容
1. ロケットスニーカー
2. One × Time
3. 空とくじら
4. ロケットスニーカー (Instrumental)
5. One × Time (Instrumental)
Sources ::
http://www.channel-ai.com/about3076.html
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/080307.html
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ロケットスニーカー
By RICHARD L. ELDREDGE | Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 02:23 AM
While stateside success has thus far eluded Japanese pop star Kumi Koda, the rubberneckers were still out in force Tuesday during the performer’s video shoot for her new single, “That Ain’t Cool,” at Atlantic Station.
Of course, the strained neck muscles may have been inspired by Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie, who was there to lend her vocals and visuals to the filming.
We’re told that Fergie steamed up more than a few pairs of sunglasses when she arrived on set in skin-tight black pants and a skimpy top that complemented the serious crunch time the pop star’s spent in the gym on her abs.
According to the All Music Guide, Kumi Koda, 25, considered a major Japanese pop singer, has released six albums and “That Ain’t Cool” is poised to become her 40th single.
The petite Kumi emerged on set wearing a provocative tiny top and gray shiny leggings.
The pair were first spotted shooting in a parking deck at the Midtown shopping destination Tuesday, and we’re told that a shoot at Twelve hotel was on the schedule for Tuesday night.
Pop fans can expect “That Ain’t Cool” to hit stores — and with friends like Fergie, dare we surmise, MTV? — later this spring.
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