SMAP X SMAP warmly welcomed F4, Takuya Kimura became F5
Because F4 is highly famous, even Takuya Kimura thought of becoming
"F5!"
Last night, F4 was invited to guest in SMAP's own variety show "SMAP X
SMAP" where two of the biggest kings of Taiwan and Japan finally met.
Jerry and Takuya exchanged admirations to each other, and Takuya even
personally planned the episode to welcome their special guests.
SMAP X SMAP is shown in Fuji Channel, and has remained its high ratings
over the years. Normally, hey would treat their foreign guests at theis
"BISTRO SMAP Celebrity Nook" However, because they felt F4 deserved a
special treatment, Takuya didn't only transformed himself as F5 but also
came up with a short "Meteor Garden" skit, parlor game ans some few
interviews. The whole program was taped from 4 to 11 PM. However,
captain Masahiro Nakai and Goro Inagaki was absent last night due to
other commitments.
Their manager revealed that Takuya really admires F4. He then thought
that they could work together and Jerry really wants to see Takuya
perform. In his admiration for Takuya, he said, " He is much
good-looking in TV than I am. He is really a dream man by women, "
making Takuya continuously flattered. In the "Meteor Garden" skit,
Takuya and Kimura played Dao Ming Is together, and must choose to wear
one of the two Shan Cai's Checkered skirts of Shingo Katori.
However, Shingo warned both of them. For tarnishing his image for this
short play, Jerry said, "No problem, I just thought it's funny."
Source: China Times
March 8, 2007
Credit: wokungbunny - KCIFC Singapore
*****
Finish the
pleasant trip to Japan
2007-03-08@03:04:18
F4 experienced two day's dense work and finished the promotion for
Taiwan Tourism Bureau in Japan temporarily.
We were surrounded with groups of media and enthusiatics fans all the
way from the departure from Taipei on the day of 6th.
Especially at the airport in Japan.
All the fans who had waited for us from the early morning lined up
orderly at the arrivals area and followed the instructions from the
clerks of the airport. It let us feel your enthusiasm and made the job
go on smoothly.
We still accepted many interviews after the press conference today.
It's also successful to produce the programme "SMAP*SMAP".
We felt so happy and funny to join in the short play and games.
F4 had good interactions with SMAP and achieved a lot from the top team
in Japan.
The programme will be broadcast on "SMAP*SMAP" next Monday.
I'm expecting for it very much like you.
It was a long time from the press to the end of the continuous
recording.
But hundreds of fans still waited there when we finished the jobs. They
were so sweet and moving that they always companied us to the end.
We will leave for Korea for the next promotion in several hours.
Thank you for supporting F4 with all your effort.
Hope to meet you again in April in Taiwan.
Source: http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/4b53b927010009ww
Translated by 1syun1@ VIFC
*****
F4 reunion in
Japan
Idol Group F4 went to Japan on the 6th in the afternoon. They haven't
been together for a long time; the 4 big guys were in a great mood. "X(Eastern
Multimedia Group) took an exclusive picture of F4 before they boarded
the plane. Ken Chu went shopping at duty-free stores while he had spare
time before boarding; Zai Zai (Vic) and Vanness Wu were conversing with
each other. As for Jerry Yan, although he doesn't talk a lot, he still
smiled at the camera, showing complete friendliness.
Dressed in casual wear, it's rare for idol group F4 to comfortably make
an appearance, so you can see these 4 men are really in a good mood.
Despite the fact that they haven't made an appearance together for a
long time, their relationship is as close as it used to be when they
meet again.
Through evidence provided by the picture taken before F4 boarded the
plane, Vanness's happiness is written all over his face. He and Vic were
talking and laughing; they seemed to have endless topics. As for Ken Chu,
he used the spare time he had before boarding to stroll through the
duty-free shops. And, also known as Jerry, didn't have a lot to say, but
he smiles at the camera.
It didn't matter where F4 went, people would still fight to get a
picture. Even before they boarded the plane, the fligh attendant used
her cell phone to snap pictures repeatedly. We can only say the Tourist
Office has a "good eye" (in other words, has good taste); F4's charm is
really irresistible.
F4 first went to Japan to attend a press conference. Next day, they flew
out toward Korea, to advertise Taiwan Tourist spots and to meet fans.
Four days later, they went back to Taiwan to continue their work in idol
drama and commercials. In the second half of the year, there are two
international press conference to attend. Next year in April, Japanese
and Korean fans can come to Taiwan to a convention for free. This
promotion budget is up to 81000 thousand New Taiwan Dollars. The Tourist
Office said that this amount of expenses is worth it.
According to the Tourist Office's estimate, F4 as spokespeople in Japan
and Korea will raise Tourist Industry GDP of 7%. Using this year's 60
billion industry to calculate, it hopes to bring 4.2 billion worth of
business opportunities to Taiwan. The Tourist Office only spent 81
million, that is only a small investement for big earnings.
The Tourist Office found F4 to be spokespeople for Taiwan Tourist spots.
The whole promotion plan includes shooting 25 episodes of idol drama. It
also invited Meteor Garden's producer, Angie Chai, to write up the
script. Angie also revealed that Vic's present girlfriend, Da S (Barbie)
will be included.
That year Meteor Garden came out, it not only made F4 popular, it also
let the characters of the drama, Vic and Barbie, fall in love. Although
Angie already decided the casting, they are not decided definitely. She
also did her homework, and she had thought about how to show Taiwan's
beauty through the camera lens. To promote Taiwan scenic sights, Angie
did all her research. She hoped this idol drama not only shows F4's
charms once again, but wished it will place Taiwan, this lovely piece of
"Formosa", onto world stage.
Tuesday March 6, 2007 Taiwan
Source : Yahoo Taiwan
translated by summer_heat for http://asianfanatic/s.net
*****
Japan Taiwan F4
Taiwanese pop group F4's Jerry Yan, left, bangs his fellow F4 Vanness
Wu's injured right leg during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel
Wednesday, March 7, 2007. In the conference the F4 members were
appointed as the representatives of Taiwan Tourism Bureau to promote the
beauty of Taiwan to Asia and the rest of the world. Wu suffered from the
injury during a concert rehearsal in Malaysia last week.
Extracted from, Associated Press
The popular Taiwanese boy band F4, from left, Jerry Yan, Vic Chou,
Vanness Wu and Ken Chu, pose for photographers during a news conference
at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2007. In the conference the F4
members were appointed as the representatives for Taiwan Tourism Bureau
to promote the beauty of Taiwan to Asia and the rest of the world. (AP
Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
*****
F4 unfolds
"Chinese Wave" in Japan as Tourism Ambassadors
Japanese TV channels had been continuously reporting the Taiwanese Idol
stars F4 since their arrival in Tokyo last night. However, F4's stop in
Japan is only the first wave of their Tourism endorsing, for which it
will be followed by a fan gathering in April at the Taiwan University
gym. As of now, there are already many Korean and Japanese fans who are
beginning to sign up, afraid they might not have slots left when others
come in, adding to the heat of the "China Wave".
At the airport, Jerry said that the April 22 fan gathering in Taiwan is
a chance for F4 to get together again after a long time, and hopes that
everyone could come and see if F4 has improved. Vic said" Ken laugghed
at me when he saw my short hair and said I looked like Sun Wu Kong.
Vanness wished that fans could come to the concert and see me dance. I
may monkey-dance." Sources who revealed said that their performance will
be considerably rich and brilliant. If they will do it in Japan, they
can even do 6 shows. However, the purpose of their trip today is to
promote Taiwan tourism. Target is to attract at least 5000 Korean and
Japanese tourist fans to come to Taiwan. That is why this time, they
will hold it in Taiwan.
Even a 58-year old fan who lives in the mountains of Tokyo already
signed up for the fan gathering, said she never been in Taiwan and would
do all means to get tickets just to see F4's rare reunion.
Ken is deeply touched by the warm reception and orderliness of fans at
the airport. Last time he came to Japan, the crowd was not that big. IN
HK, crowding of fans caused some to be hurt. At the plane he saw a
thunder and he got worried he might not see everyone but then they
safely arrived and felt happy to see everyone.
Jerry said " Every time I go to Japan, I notice that fans are very
active and happy. I worry for everyone's safety so after I come out, we
all try to move quickly as possible. But I wish I can have much time to
go slower so I can get in touch with everyone." Among the 4, Vic was the
first to move away to the airport exit. Hearing a two-thousand stong
crowd screaming "F4 F4", he was the first to wave his hands and seen the
excitement in the fans' faces. Because his hair is much shorter now,
some fans didn't recognize him at once. He joked," When I came out of
the country, my hair is still longer, but when the thunder stroke, it
became shorter." Japanese media who are fairly aware on F4's fame, asked
the four on the project. Ken said that the Aprill 22 concert is the
first wave. Besides the advertisements, there are also the photoshoots
and other events. He said that at present he is resting and will come up
with a movie or maybe a CD.
Vanness revealed that he would release his second solo album soon and
also has just set up a production firm.
Vic mentioned that he had recently been making a movie and will be shown
this year. Also he would soon release a Japanese anime adapted TV serial
" Delicious Relationship" as well as his 3rd solo album, wishing he
could promote it successfully this year.
Jerry said that this year he might start on his solo album. For a TV
serial, he was then pretty choosy, but now he hopes he could come up
with many projects.
It looks like that these tall, talented and handsome Taiwanese TV serial
leading men, compared to these short Japanese actors, the outstanding
one is visibly evident, much less falling behind the Taiwanese male
artists.
Source: http://news.pchome.com.tw/entertainment/cn...0944180193.html
March 8, 2007
summary by Jerry's Kingdom
*****
F4 to guest in
SMAP X SMAP in a big battle of the bands
Two of Asia's most famous idol groups "F4 VS SMAP" battles together in
one show! F4 will go to Japan today for the Taiwan Tourism Bureau
promotion. They will also guest at the taping of alreaSMAP's variety
show "SMAP X SMAP". After they return to Taiwan, they will hold a
Japanese and Korean fan meeting sometime in April, in its aim to target
the Japanese and Korean tourists.
Actually, the only public appearance of F4 in Japan is tomorrow's press
conference, but they will already arrive there a day earlier because
they will guest in the taping of the "SMAP X SMAP". It's only Takuya
Kimura, Shingo Katuri, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Goro Inagaki who will be
together with Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Vanness Wu and Ken Zhu in this
episode, that could bring enough excitement to the viewers.
SMAP's variety show "SMAP X SMAP" has been around for 10 years now. At
the end of last year, rumors spread that the show will already stop
airing. Kimura's mom even revealed that the 5 men will already disband
to go on with their solo careers. In addition, ever since F4's "Meteor
Garden" had created a wave in Japan, this rare chance of bringing
together these two famous boy bands was not easy. Last night, that
program already announced that F4 will guest in their show.
Source: United Daily News (Lian He Bao)
http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT6/3748592.shtml
March 6, 2007
Translated by Jerry's Kingdom
Scanned news clipping by mamy of Jerry's Harbor (page D3)
*****
XiaoTian
Concert Performance Touched the Hearts of Millions of Fans
Zhuxiaotian did nearly half of the preparations for his recent concert
in Tokyo last 2/24,2/25/07. Xiao Tian, rather than relying on stage
effects and gorgeous dance steps for his 2 night concert, it was all
about music performance show, because he believed that good music can
move every one. He surely did prove this a fact! After Something Ive
got a feeling. After learning he will be having concerts from the very
beginning, Xiaotian has been wanting this for a very long time, and he
wanted it to be personal. After a series of discussions and meetings, as
a result, Xiao Tian decided to take his own favorite music to the
intellectual and emotional way to share it with his fans.
The entire concerts had Xiaotian singing the songs like And I love you
so, yong bu ting zhi, Meteor Rain, songs from the Beatles, like
Something, I 've got a feeling, etc and in honor for his good friend
Jacky, Songs of light & about loving, making him sing non-stop to a
20-song stretch and a little drink.
At his concert he mentioned his friend JACKY, who wrote a song for him,
but unfortunately wasnt able to finish it because of his sudden death.
He sang a song for Jacky to honor & remember him. He said that Jacky is
a good friend, who belongs to a new generation of music writer, has
wrote many popular songs. During his singing, photographs of Jacky was
shown by VCR on the stage, touching the fans and almost brought them
into tears. Xiao Tian broke into tears while singing. His performance
was really special and audience response was warm. Another surprise to
the fans is Xiaotians, own song never stop, was made into a new
arrangements. He was worried that the company would not allow this
single to be included in the concert, because it was supposed to be
released with his new album. But due to Xiao Tian's insistence, it
finally allowed lucky fans to hear its new version first. Then Meteor
Rain was the final encore piece, making it the climax of his concert,
with Xiao Tian, singing together with the crowd in chorus made the
concert hall appear as a major KTV lounge.
This concert conclude in a perfect ending.
Xiao Tian said that in the first night of his concert, the pressure was
really intense. Giving it a lot of thought before agreeing to do this
concert, he did not expect it to be a sold out, 10,000 in just less than
two weeks time, so his confidence was really boosted. Japan 's
organizers also hoped to add more shows , but Xiao Tian was open to the
idea of a 2 night show in order to ensure quality performance. But
because of the box office results and his great performances, Japan 's
organizers have further discussions with several companies and brokers
to do more concert tours in Japan or in the other districts. Xiaotian is
very happy , he hopes to share more of his performances to his fans.
Furthermore, fans support from Japan, Taiwan , Hong Kong, mainland China
, Thailand , Malaysia , Singapore and the Philippines have also
organized tours to watch the show. Xiao Tian's family have arrived at
the scene to cheer for him, so he was very happy because this means a
great deal to him. His family, silently supporting his work, gave him a
sense of security.
F3 other members, Zaizai, VAN NESS & Yanchengxu was not able to come to
his concert to support him because of work, but he received phone calls,
SMS from them & they sent him bouquet of flowers to give him warm wishes
for the success of his concerts.
The concert atmosphere was really warm and moving inside the concert
hall. But outside , there were hustling & bustling of merchandises, like
concert T-shirt, fairs, 2007 calendar, concert posters. The fans bought
them all. Like Xiao Tian, the organizers on the first day of preparation
never thought that the sale would be this good, the sale estimated to be
around 7000, but they did not expect it to sell for a short period of
less than three hours!
As a strong urging from the fans, the sales was filled the next day, and
another 10,000 emergency volume of goods were all sold. Many fans still
wasnt able to buy. Because of this experience, Japanese organizers of
the concert tours thought that if therell be a next concert, they will
have to provide larger number of products ready to meet the needs and
demands of the fans.
Source: FENG Shujuan Shanghai Hotline 2007-02-27 09:36:32
Credit to KENSWORLD
*****
Ma Yu Fen
Returned From ZhuXiaoTian's Concert For His Brother's Funeral
Ma Yu-fen returned yesterday at 16:00 after performing at Zhuxiaotians
concert in Tokyo .She was picked up by her family at Taiwan Airport to
attend his brothers funeral today.
Ma Yu-fen said last night: "I never thought this would be come all of a
sudden, and during these times. I just returned from my 4 concerts in
the United States. I was suppose to meet him in Tokyo, I talked to him
on the telephone, and he wants to cook for me when we meet
Zhu Xiao Tian, who was informed the day before yesterday regarding the
death of Ma Zhao Chun, was worried that Ma Yu-fen would really be
devastated. Prior to the performance rehearsals he did not see her, and
he thought:"She may be too sad to perform." When he came to the second
song rehearsals, Mayu fen appeared and rehearsed. He said Ma Yu-fen, has
a first-class professionalism, but he thought he would still need to
comfort her. He just remembered the loss of losing his father and knew
that the pain does not easily go away. Before their performance, at the
backstage, he comforted and embraced her, and let her know that he will
be supporting her.
Source: Unite Daily News/Wangzushou, David Zhuang / Taipei-Tokyo --
02-27-07
Credits: wukongbunny of KCIFC SG
*****
27/2 Ken just
arrives Taipei
He was taking today's plane.
The original schedule was 3:40pm but delayed till 5:20pm.
Ken appears around 5:02pm at the gate,
he was in the same jacket when he went to Tokyo, jeans and sunglassses.
He was holding a duty free bag with him. There was no assistant around.
The flight arrived Taipei at 7:55pm and he probably on his way home now.
credits to Kenforever.com ONLY
*****
CONCERT SONG
LIST
1. Beach Song - Japanese
2. Yi Ge Hao Ren
3. Zhong Ji
4. Here We Are
5. Stay - First Date Movie Theme
6. Ting Jian Ai
7. Something/Blue Jay Way - Beatles
8. Across the Universe - Beatles
9. I Got the Feeling - Beatles
10. Inside My Guitar
11. And I Love You So
12. Wo Bu Nan Guo for Jacky
13. Patient
14. Sha Qing Ren
15. Dai Wo Li Kai
16. Hei Bai
17. Fu Huo
18. Yong Bu Ting Zhi (New Version)
19. Liu Xing Yu
Credit to simple of kenforever.
*****
Zhu Xiao Tian
Tokyo Concert, Mayi didnt come.
Zhu Xiao Tian held his first solo concert at the Tokyo International
Convention Center this 7th lunar month, on the 8th day of the lunar
month, to commemorate the anniversary of good friend Jacky he sang the
song Wo Bu Nan Guo, he had a hard time and choked with sobs maybe he
remembered his hardships when his father passed away last year, when he
came up on stage he embraced Ma Yu Feng who experienced the same loss.
Ma Yu Feng is his guest at the concert. Aside from his fans the people
who came to support him were: His aunt, sister, brother, boss aunt Ge Fu
Hong etc when they heard Zhu Xiao Tian choking in sobs they also felt
very sad.
He continued what he started last March; its been a long time since he
last performed. He had to take some whisky in order to relax himself. He
moved out a mini-bar and drank in front of the audience while performing
the song Something. After the concert, he revealed to the journalists,
I used to have a few drinks with F4 at the back stage. The decision to
include the drinking as a part of the performance was to present a more
natural side of me. However, he denied to having the best tolerance of
alcohol among the F4.
Zhu Xiao Tian didnt invite any special guest for this concert; his
fellow F4 members sent him flowers to wish him well. Mayi whom he was
involved with in a scandal sometime ago was in Japan but didnt show up
in the concert. He said: No, I didnt look for her, In Japan, you dont
need to invite a guest unlike what is the custom in Taiwan and Hong
Kong. As for Mayi? He said: that is so meddlesome there are so many
things I cant control, she is helpless in this situation please dont
put any pressure on her. He thinks dating with someone in the
entertainment circle can influence a career. So no matter who, he is
dating he will never reveal it to the public, but he will not deny any
emotion. Similarly, he will never ask any of the other members about any
scandal they are involved in. He said: The four of us have an
agreement, we will never inquire about those things.
F4 because of the drama Meteor Garden have a lot of fans in Japan, Zhu
Xiao Tian who is under the management of Fulong was at first afraid that
the publicity time given to the concert was very short. But in the end
it was the fans who took care of the job; two fans clubs took care of
the tickets. Fulong became confident to add shows and they plan to do it
the same way for the other performances. Box office and fan response
were very good. However, Zhu Xiao Tian said I wont dare grade my
performance. But he thinks the second performance was better. During the
first show he spoke English too fast. I can only speak a little
Japanese, the fans screamed with the music. There was no need for any
stimulation to get the atmosphere high.
Source: UDN News
Date: February 26, 2007
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*****
Ken arrives
Narita report (20070222)
Ken arrived at Narita around 16:30
and he met about 30 fans at around 17:00
Ken has a thick jacket, blue scarf and sunglasess with mustache.
He seems gains some weight (smile)
translated by simple of http://www.kenforever.com/
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