The all girl group 2NE1, released their new album "Crush" on February 27, 2014 online only. In a record time "Crush" was sweeping the music charts, and has achieved an all-kill status. (ALL KILL : adj.; term used to refer to a song that has managed to reach the #1 spot on the 7 major music site daily charts in Korea simultaneously according to kpop dictionary). Although, 2NE1's track “Come Back Home,” made a clean sweep on 10 real-time online music charts including: Melon, Bugs, Mnet, Naver Music, Daum Music, Olleh, Cyworld Music, Soribada, Monkey3 and Genie. The other eight tracks on the album are not too far behind, most are already on the top ten charts. March 7, "Crush" will be released offline, following 2NE1's first two concerts "All or Nothing" World Tour which begins March 1 and 2 in Seoul Korea.
Their music video has not been released yet, but you can hear their all-kill song "Crush" from kpopMar Tube Hot
Maybe she's born with it! CL from K-Pop girl band 2NE1 was definitely was born with it. No surgery for this beautiful Asian, she's all natural beauty. Rare today with the Korean super surgery quest these days, especially for anyone in the entertainment business. We love her and her beauty. Keep rocking it CL!!!
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Recently while shopping at Flag-J (Hawaii) and I heard this cool, catchy EDC/j-pop/ hip hop music. "Who is this?" I thought. I loved what I was hearing so much, I pulled out my iphone and hit Shazam. "Cream?" I never heard of them. Their music is known as the "New J-pop" influenced by an eclectic mix of hip-hop, pop, rock and EDC sounds. This "new J-pop" sound Im really liking! Cream, I hope you keep putting out great music!
Minami and Staxx T released their 1st album "Dreamin" January 23, 2013 (where the hell was I) Their Lead single "Shooting Star" ranked #1 on Usen Hit Jpop. Here is their MV "Shooting Star"
Music Videos on my blog are not mine, but are from the official Cream Website. Please check out more of their awesome music at: www.creamofficial.com/home/
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Its that time of the year again. Im talking about NHK's 64th annual "Kohaku Uta Gassen". Strictly by invitation only, these performers are considered to be the most popular and successful singers in the Japanese Entertainment Industry. These two teams will battle it out. The White Team or the Shirogumi is composed of all male artist (or with male vocals) and the Red Team or Akagumi is composed of all female artists (or with female vocals). This annual music show will be on December 31, 2013 starting at 7:15 pm (Japan time). In Hawaii, it will be shown on Kiku Station, Wednesday January 1, 2014 at 5:00 pm. So far the White team has won 34 times and the the Red Team 29 times. What team will it be this year? This years artist and song lists are:
UPDATE: I have put up her video 's a few times and every time the videos are always taken down. Im sorry, so in order to view her videos, I've put up a link that you can watch directly. Sorry for the inconvenience. From now on I will omit her from any of my future posts.
Kumi Koda is not your typical Japanese Kawaii pop artist (thank goodness, we have enough Ayumi's) Kumi is one of only a few JPop artist using sex appeal to gain popularity. "Ero Kawaii" literally means Erotically Cute and Kumi has made the "Ero Kawaii" her style and image.
In her latest album Beach Mix released on August 1, 2012 she includes new and club mix version of some older hits.
Kumi's newest single was released December 5, 2o12 called Koishikute.
Go to the top, has gone to the top. Go to the top, is Kumi's 53rd single release and is the opening theme song for the anime Total Eclipse. Check out her live performance.
Whatcha waiting on? is a cute playful song not typical of Kumi, none the less its adorable and catchy.
The videos included in my blog are not mine, but are from
Born and raised in America and known as Amy Lee to her friends, and as Ailee on youtube. This young Asian American performer is an amazing singer that can really belt it out!! Ailee made headlines after her performance of Beyonce's Halo on MBC's Chuseok special 'Singers and Trainers' check out her performance video below.
What is the difference between American women and Asian women? For the typical American woman, she is obsessed with body image. Whereas, a woman from Asia is obsessed with flawless skin. Japan is the largest skin care consumption per capita in the world.
1. "Japan has the world’s oldest population, with 22% over the age of 65 in 2007. According to Euromonitor International, 'The country is the biggest consumer of skin care on a per capita basis. In 2007, Japan accounted for 20% of global skin care consumption with $13.1 billion in sales, while making up only 2% of the global population.'" *
In Asia, skin is the most important part of a beauty regiment. Good skin equals good health and beauty. Despite the popularity of some westernized types of surgery in Asia, Asian women are obsessed with keeping up their youthful appearance in the traditional way. Asians are not as passionate about stripping the skin with chemical peels as Americans are, rather they like to plump the skin, giving a more youthful look. Many Japanese and Korean girls spend hours on just skin care routine. So whats the secret? The secret is Japanese facial massage.
Japanese facial massage focuses on prevention and detoxifying. Developed to improve health and longevity, the Japanese have perfected the facial massage over centuries. A specific technique called Ko Bi Do is used for balancing ki for overall health improvement.
Western vs. Eastern facial massage.
Western facial massages mainly focuses on the external skin. This typically is a gentle massage with light touches and strokes and could include treating a skin concern with topical skin regiments. Chemical peel such as glycolic peel are common.
Eastern facial massages mainly focuses on the condition of the skin internally, focusing on acupressure points to balance (ki) internal organs. The Japanese facial massage uses deeper pressure and deep kneading to stimulate the muscles beneath the skin, increasing blood circulation. This in turn will reduce wrinkles, repair and balance the skin, and minimize the aging process.
Typically Asian women will include some form of this massage in their daily skin care routine. The Tanaka Massage is one of the simpler routines and can be done by yourself.
What makes a person successful? Most would agree that it takes hard work, passion, support from friends and family and most important loving what you do. I have only met a few who are truly successful. One particular Asian American is becoming a superstar wave photographer in Hawaii, known for his breath taking photographs of unique wave barrels. Kenji Croman is truly a success. Chasing waves and his dreams, Kenji truly captures his love and passion with every wave snapshot. Recently, he has started a kickstarter program called "Chasing Waves" to raise enough funds to travel to South America, enabling him to capture rare shots of unique waves. He is not asking for charity, all monies raised will be going back into his work. With as little as a $25 minimum pledge, you will receive a signed photo of your choice, 1 out 5 of his most popular and breath taking images on a quality 5x7 photo paper. Recently, his beautiful wife wrote an amazing article on her blog "Island Fever Sisters" on the dangers her husband faces while chasing his dream. All of his hard work has not gone unnoticed, Kenji recently was promoted on Ashton Kutcher's Facebook and Twitter. With all the support of his friends and family, no wonder Kenji Croman is so successful. Kenji Croman, an upcoming Asian American photographer. He is "Asia Trend"! He also is my brother.......I'm very proud of him.
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