(fatfish) I recently went to view SS501's MV - U R Man. (wanted to check out claims that it's a viral ear-worm kind of song). The video is set in a glam-gangster environment (think Hong Kong or Japanese mafia), but I thought this particular SS501 member (sorry I don't know who!) looked particularly like MTV VJ Utt in the video. Greg Uttsada, of Thai descent, is pictured below. As for the song, I was intrigued by their interesting chord progressions, especially on the choruses. They actually shift the key up then down again about 3 times in one chorus, which is highly unorthodox (usually pop tunes only go up, they don't go down). Shifting up brings the song a higher feel in terms of notes and also excitement (if that's even the right word). So. It's an interesting tune!

(Source: Oricon) Arashi's album, All the Best, which was released on 19th August 2009, has come in tops at Oricon's 2009 Best Album section.

Further, Arashi's single "Believe", which was released earlier in the year in March, came in tops in Oricon's Singles section.

The rest if the results can be seen by clicking on the link above. (the one that says Oricon)

Merry Christmas folks, if you care for the festival. Cheers.