Showing posts with label JP15thAnniv. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JP15thAnniv. Show all posts

Friday, June 3, 2016

BoA message vdo translation


About NOWNESS
- It's a special one-night only concert that I've spent a lot of time preparing for. Both Korean and Japanese releases are performed.

Differences between JP and KR concerts
- I think the audience enjoy the concert differently. There's a difference in energy level. Also obviously the song languages are different. Anyway, I'm able to have fun at concerts in both countries, thanks to everyone.

15th Anniversary in Japan
- This year is my 15th Anniversary in Japan. I'd like to do a lot of activities and meet a lot of Japanese fans.

DJ TARO blog translation

I was the MC for BoA 15th Anniversary Party

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BoA 15th Anniversary Party was held at Nicofarre in Roppongi.
Actually 15 years ago, I was also the MC for her debut showcase.
It was at this exact same place but was called velfarre back then.

BoA was only 14 yo and gave off a preppy middle schooler feeling.
But when she started singing, it dawned on me that this kid would become a big star
and then she became oneーー!
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37 singles up until now. debut in Korea, Japan and America. Very impressive.
I thought wow she became an adult now! but when I saw her no-make up face during rehearsal, she hasn't changed at all!
She doesn't age one bitーー!sugoi
But her Japanese is good now. Talk part is also fun.
We closed the event celebrating with fans with a cake.
Look forward to BoA-chan activities from now on! 
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from NikkanSports ^^

Kanata Okajima instagram translation


Happy to have another No.1 with BoA,
Including “Shout It Out” & “Lookbook”
Co-written by yours truly🙏🏻🙏🏻 Many thanks to my awesome co-writers, publishers & friends!
BoA “Special Live NOWNESS in JAPAN” Teaser
https://youtu.be/mAHz_KSFrGM

BoA's 15th Anniversary Live DVD on sale from yesterday!

「Shout It Out」which I co-wrote and 「lookbook」 which I wrote the lyrics for are both included in the DVD.


I love BoA since I was a teenager. I frequently bought her CDs and practiced singing to the songs.


It's still somewhat surreal to me that I am able to work with her now. I'm very happy.


Thanks to song writer friends who work with me, and everyone who gave me the opportunity and support!!


Happy anniversary @boakwon 🎉🎉 .....#boa #nowness #anniversary #live #dvd#kpop #jpop #asia #avex #sm#songwriter #lyricist #memorial


Wednesday, June 1, 2016

160531 konkurabe translation

BoA appeared as one of 3 guests who are all 29yo single ladies.
The show concept is to compare how similar/different they are.
30 seems to be deadline for marriage to average Japanese women so everything discussed geared that way.

Here are translations of things BoA said on the show.
Everything she said was funny making everyone LOL.

After hearing that Tanaka Minami, one of the guests, often cries at home because of loneliness.
"Is this show for guests to speak their troubles and be gloomy?"

Minami revealed she started talking to plants when she turned 26.
When asked by MC, BoA went "I hate plants."
"I hate seeing them die" Everyone was shocked and MC corrected her choice of words. Apparently Japanese do not use the word "die" with plants.
"I hate seeing them wither" BoA corrected her speech

About thing she discovered at the age of 26: written as "Realized that XXX is actually XXX" on the board
Turned out it was "Realized that hopeless guy is actually hopeless" (she used the word 'dame-otoko' which can be translated as useless guy, no good guy too)
Everyone was like what was that about???!!
BoA defended herself "But it was the age that women fall for hopeless guys!"
After which, the MC agreed with her that women got wiser in picking their partners as they age toward 30yo.

About women become impatient about finding marriage prospect once they turn 28.
"But when they lost their chance at 28, they would start to think 'oh well it's ok to look around more I guess' at the age of 29-30"
MC "That's what I was about to say (looking at info in his hand). After missing their chance at 28, women are divided into 2 groups: one taking their time in finding partners and the other so pressed in succeeding before 30"

Food topic. Minami has granola and tiger nuts for breakfast. What about BoA?
BoA "Rice"
MC "with?"
BoA "jigae-nabe (hot pot)"
MC "for breakfast??!"
BoA "I eat lots for breakfast. I eat lots for lunch. And eat lots early for dinner"

About aging, "lately I've experienced joint pains here and there"
MC "You can't squeeze in tight jeans anymore then" (Valenti reference)

BoA's most memorable present from her boyfriend(s) is a letter.

Minami shared that she used to exchange diaries with her boyfriend.
MC "What did you do with it after breakup?"
Minami "..."
BoA "Burn it"(with deep voice)
BoA "I don't wanna leave any evidences"
MC "What if it's a ring or necklace"
BoA "Melt it"(still with a deep voice)
Later MC talked about memory card with past pictures in it.
BoA "I'd burn that too"
MC "You have incinerator at home or what?!"

MC "Do you confess when you like someone?"
BoA "I did and was turned down."
MC "Why?"
BoA "I don't know."
MC "Is it because you're a celeb so you look tough"
BoA "I myself don't think I am tough but I got that a lot."

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Friday, May 27, 2016

TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA ×BoA 15th Anniversary Memorial Campaign

There are 3 campaigns in total.

<BoA 15th Anniversary!!Memorial Stamp Campaign
Stamps are placed at Tower Records Shibuya 1F

You have to collect all the stamps. available one at a time so you need to frequent the shop throughout the year to collect all of them to be eligible to win the prize.
Official site will provide info whenever a new stamp is out.

<BoA 15th Anniversary!! Tower Records "x15" Campaign
Only at Shibuya branch. Buy BoA 15th Anniversary LIVE DVD or Blu-ray「BoA Special Live NOWNESS in JAPAN」and get points x 15!!  (for tower records point card)
 
<BoA 15th Anniversary!!「BoA Special Live NOWNESS in JAPAN」Display>
BoA Special Live NOWNESS in JAPAN」Photos on display at Tower Records Shibuya 1F from May 30th to Jun 6th

15th Anniversary Collect Keyword Campaign

Avex will be giving out free 15th Anniversary items at 15 places all over Japan. On the items for each place, there is a word (why word? alphabet would make more sense but that's what it says) hidden. Collecting all the 15 characters and entering them here -> https://ssl.avexnet.or.jp/boa/15th_collectkeyword/index.php to view message from BoA and get a chance to win prizes!

Time they give out free items: May 30th 2016 10.00-19.00
Places: 15 major stations in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hokkaido

Avex is kind they give us all the positions of the keyword  like the 9th letter can be found from items at Shibuya Station, the 8th letter can be found at Shinjuku Station, and so on.

Hope the Japanese fans will help gather the keyword and share with us international fans. ^^
Can't wait for May 30th. ^^