At the end of last month, it was revealed that Shoko Nakagawa and Mao Inoue recorded a song together for use in the “Anmitsu Hime” drama special in January. It has been revealed that the collaboration will be used as the show’s theme song, and is actually a new version of the Princess Princess single, “Diamonds.”

Other cast members from the drama special participated in the song as well, including Toshiro Yanagiba, Mari Natsuki, Shigeru Izumiya, Masaki Kyomoto, Yumi Shirakawa, and Morisanchu.

Fuji TV will broadcast “Anmitsu Hime” on January 6 at 7:00pm.

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Who is Tohoshinki?

TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi is a quintet Korean boy band formed under SM Entertainment label, and later debuted under Avex Trax in Japan. Its five members specialize in the areas of singing, dance, a cappella, acting, and pop with an R&B vibe. Since debut, the group gained popularity in South Korea, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and other East Asian countries with a fan base ranging from teenage girls to middle-aged women.

TVXQ fans use various versions of the group’s name in different countries. In South Korea, the group is known as Dong Bang Shin Gi, abbreviated as DBSG or DBSK, while the Japanese equivalent of the group’s name is Tohoshinki, abbreviated as THSK. TVXQ, the acronym based on the Chinese counterpart of their name Tong Vfang Xien Qi, is the abbreviation officially used on all advertisements and products outside of Japan. Their name roughly translates as “Rising Gods of the East” in all three languages.

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Popularity: 9% [?]

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Oricon has released the results of its end-of-the-year survey asking men and women who they thought was the most successful young star of 2007. With two thousand people participating in the survey, the answers were actress Yui Aragaki and comedian Yoshio Kojima.

Aragaki has had a phenomenal year, which included her first starring roles in film and television, the start of a music career, and an increase in commercials. Erika Sawajiri, who ranked 2nd among female celebrities, also saw similar success this year, though it was marred by the “Closed Note” PR incident.

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Oricon Chart this week (week 52)

1. Darling - Kuwata Keisuke
2. Blade Chord - Abingdon boys school
3. Kiss Shite - KOH+
4. Namida No Ondo - SID
5. Keep The Faith - KAT-TUN
6. Red Ribbon Spiritual Song - AIDS Charity Project
7. Seinaru Yoru Ni - Ketsumeishi
8. Seishun - TOKIO
9. I Believe - EXILE
10. Royal Chocolate Flush - MISIA

11. Monstar - Aya Hirano
12. Press Factory - The Birthday
13. Tadaima - Yo Hitoto
14. Waremokou - Masato Sugimoto
15. Ultra Music Power - Hey! Say! JUMP
16. Aoku Yasashiku - Kobukuro
17. Tabidachi No Uta - Mr.Children
18. Kagayaku Yoru - CHEMISTRY SUPPORTED BY MONKEY MAJIK
19. I Should Be So Lucky - Mihimaru GT
20. Dive To World - CHERRYBLOSSOM
21. Yattarouze! - Ongaku Gatas
22. Destination Nowhere - Sawajiri Erika
23. Hikoukigumo - Ayase Haruka
24. Weeeek - NEWS
25. Aishitenai - Acid Black Cherry
26. Good Times Bad Times - Go Hiromi
27. I Don’t Wanna Be With You - Zazen Boys
28. Oshiri Kajiri Mushi - Oshiri Kajiri Mushi
29. Sousei No Aquarion - AKINO
30. Shonen Young - Denki Groove

Popularity: 13% [?]