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17 Nov 2016 - 1:39PM

[Alexandros] get mixed up with geishas in colourful new 'Kaiju' MV

J-rock group [Alexandros] have released a colourful - and geisha-filled - MV to their new song "Kaiju"!
get mixed up with geishas in colourful new 'Kaiju' MV J-rock group have released a colourful - and geisha-filled - MV to their new song "Kaiju"! Get ready for some rock, some colour, and a few geishas because  have released a brand new...
PopAsia
14 Nov 2016 - 9:05AM

EXCLUSIVE: [Alexandros] talk about when they want to come to Australia

And reveal the concept behind their new album cover...
EXCLUSIVE: talk about when they want to come to Australia And reveal the concept behind their new album cover... released studio album, "EXIST" this week and the Japanese rock band let SBS PopAsia know about their new album, the concept behind...
PopAsia
10 Nov 2016 - 3:50PM

The 1st ever Japanese Akita 'doggy idol' group makes official debut

In a unique twist on the J-pop genre, the first ever Japanese Akita "doggy idol" group "MOFU MOFU☆DOGS" has debuted!
The 1st ever Japanese Akita 'doggy idol' group makes official debut In a unique twist on the J-pop genre, the first ever Japanese Akita "doggy idol" group "MOFU MOFU☆DOGS" has debuted! Two of the things that Japan is most well known for is its...
PopAsia
7 Nov 2016 - 5:10PM

Daichi Miura drops new '(RE)PLAY' MV

J-pop star Daichi Miura has released the MV for his new single, "(RE)PLAY"!
Daichi Miura drops new '(RE)PLAY' MV J-pop star Daichi Miura has released the MV for his new single, "(RE)PLAY"! Get ready for some deja-vu because Daichi Miura is back with his new MV!Titled "(RE)PLAY", the song is a thumping pop tune...
PopAsia
4 Nov 2016 - 2:00PM

Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP) inspires a cafe spin-off in Tokyo

For those wanting pens with their apples, try the new PPAP Cafe in Tokyo, which was inspired by the "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)" phenomenon!
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP) inspires a cafe spin-off in Tokyo For those wanting pens with their apples, try the new PPAP Cafe in Tokyo, which was inspired by the "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)" phenomenon! From mobile phone games to somehow...
PopAsia
3 Nov 2016 - 1:54PM

VIDEO: Hey! Say! JUMP have a 'Fantastic Time' in new dance MV

J-pop group Hey! Say! JUMP have dropped a thumping new dance MV for their recently-released single "Fantastic Time"!
VIDEO: Hey! Say! JUMP have a 'Fantastic Time' in new dance MV J-pop group Hey! Say! JUMP have dropped a thumping new dance MV for their recently-released single "Fantastic Time"! Get ready for a "Fantastic Time" J-pop fans because Hey! Say!...
PopAsia
3 Nov 2016 - 10:16AM

VIDEO: Death Note's Ryuk jumps on the 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PAPP)' bandwagon

Well this is an unexpected - yet awesome - collaboration!
VIDEO: Death Note's Ryuk jumps on the 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PAPP)' bandwagon Well this is an unexpected - yet awesome - collaboration! Piko-Taro has teamed up with the recently-released film "Death Note: Light Up The New World" to produce a "...
PopAsia
2 Nov 2016 - 12:44PM

Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen inspired app is in at number one

Inspired by the viral hit Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), a new mobile app titled "Pineapple Pen" has become a huge hit in the UK!
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen inspired app is in at number one Inspired by the viral hit Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), a new mobile app titled "Pineapple Pen" has become a huge hit in the UK! It probably goes without saying that the viral hit...
PopAsia
1 Nov 2016 - 2:05PM

Japanese girl group’s costume likened to Nazi uniform

There's been a lot of social media backlash.
Japanese girl group’s costume likened to Nazi uniform There's been a lot of social media backlash. Pop group, Keyakizaka46 have stirred controversy online after their Halloween costumes were compared to Nazi uniforms.The Japanese girl idol group...
PopAsia
1 Nov 2016 - 1:15PM

"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" sets a new Guinness World Record

Piko-Taro's "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" has earned the Guinness World Record as the shortest ever song to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart!
"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" sets a new Guinness World Record Piko-Taro's "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" has earned the Guinness World Record as the shortest ever song to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart! ***** UPDATE *****Lasting just...
PopAsia
28 Oct 2016 - 4:21PM

QUIZ: Which Asian Pop star will be Trick-or-Treating you this year?

Is G-Dragon, Leo, Jimin, Xiumin, or someone else trick or treating you this year? Take our Halloween trick or treat quiz to find out!
QUIZ: Which Asian Pop star will be Trick-or-Treating you this year? Is G-Dragon, Leo, Jimin, Xiumin, or someone else trick or treating you this year? Take our Halloween trick or treat quiz to find out! With Halloween just around the corner,...
PopAsia
27 Oct 2016 - 3:34PM

VIDEO: [Alexandros] go to the moon in their new 'Moon Song' MV

J-rockers [Alexandros] have released a new, moon-lit MV for their new track "Moon Song", which will feature on their upcoming new album "Exist".
VIDEO: go to the moon in their new 'Moon Song' MV J-rockers have released a new, moon-lit MV for their new track "Moon Song", which will feature on their upcoming new album "Exist". Get ready for some moonlight in your life because  ...
PopAsia
27 Oct 2016 - 3:16PM

VIDEO: 13 creepy Asian Pop MVs to get you prepped for Halloween

With Halloween just around a corner, we take a look at 13 of Asian Pop's spookiest Halloween-themed MVs that have been released (so far)!
VIDEO: 13 creepy Asian Pop MVs to get you prepped for Halloween With Halloween just around a corner, we take a look at 13 of Asian Pop's spookiest Halloween-themed MVs that have been released (so far)! Halloween is nearly upon us and that means one...
PopAsia
26 Oct 2016 - 3:07PM

VIDEO: One OK Rock are 'Taking Off' in their thumping new MV

After having their track "Taking Off" feature as the theme song in Otomo Keishi's film "Museum", One OK Rock have now dropped a thumping new MV!
VIDEO: One OK Rock are 'Taking Off' in their thumping new MV After having their track "Taking Off" feature as the theme song in Otomo Keishi's film "Museum", One OK Rock have now dropped a thumping new MV! One OK Rock fans may have already...
PopAsia
25 Oct 2016 - 2:51PM

VIDEO: Namie Amuro gets close to Death Note's Ryuk in new 'Fighter' short MV

J-pop singer Namie Amuro has released the short version of her new "Fighter" MV, which serves as a track for the upcoming film "Death Note: Light Up The New...
VIDEO: Namie Amuro gets close to Death Note's Ryuk in new 'Fighter' short MV J-pop singer Namie Amuro has released the short version of her new "Fighter" MV, which serves as a track for the upcoming film "Death Note: Light Up The New World". Dust...
PopAsia
24 Oct 2016 - 4:57PM

°C-ute release two MVs for their triple a-side single

They're in contrast to the main a-side track 'Mugen Climax.'
°C-ute release two MVs for their triple a-side single They're in contrast to the main a-side track 'Mugen Climax.' J-Pop group °C-ute have just dropped two new music videos for their triple a-side single, ‘Mugen Climax/Ai wa Maru de Seidenki/...
PopAsia
21 Oct 2016 - 2:42PM

Nanami Hashimoto graduating from Nogizaka46, retiring from entertainment industry

First generation Nogizaka46 member Nanami Hashimoto has announced that she will graduate from the group and retire from the entertainment industry on February...
Nanami Hashimoto graduating from Nogizaka46, retiring from entertainment industry First generation Nogizaka46 member Nanami Hashimoto has announced that she will graduate from the group and retire from the entertainment industry on February 20,...
PopAsia
19 Oct 2016 - 2:02PM

VIDEO: Tomomi Itano is all like 'OMG' in new MV

Former AKB48 member Tomomi Itano has released a colourful new MV for her newest single "OMG", which will be featured on her upcoming new album "Get Ready".
VIDEO: Tomomi Itano is all like 'OMG' in new MV Former AKB48 member Tomomi Itano has released a colourful new MV for her newest single "OMG", which will be featured on her upcoming new album "Get Ready". Get ready to get dancing because J-pop star...
PopAsia
18 Oct 2016 - 11:51AM

VIDEO: C-ute drop a dramatic MV for new song 'Dreamlike Climax'

C-ute have started their latest promotional cycle with the release of their dramatic 19th century-influenced MV for their new song "Dreamlike Climax".
VIDEO: C-ute drop a dramatic MV for new song 'Dreamlike Climax' C-ute have started their latest promotional cycle with the release of their dramatic 19th century-influenced MV for their new song "Dreamlike Climax". Get ready for some theatrics...
PopAsia
14 Oct 2016 - 1:45PM

VIDEO: 'Pen Pineapple Apple Pen' ('PPAP') was the most viewed video worldwide last week

There's no denying it - everyone is swept up in the "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" craze!
VIDEO: 'Pen Pineapple Apple Pen' ('PPAP') was the most viewed video worldwide last week There's no denying it - everyone is swept up in the "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" craze! The last few weeks have seen the world be swept up in a ridiculous (yet...