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Now Playing- That Winter The Wind Blows

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:24:14 GMT

If there is such a thing as perfection and flawless in this universe, then this Kdrama of the year is it- That Winter the Wind Blows is the most beautiful kdrama I've ever watched! Its indescribable until one actually watches it. It was love at first sight, when I read that Jo In Sung, the handsomest man in my universe signed up as lead, his very first drama 2 years after his mandatory army stint ended in May 2011 and 8 years after the kdrama Spring Day. It was love at first sight when Song Hye Kyo was confirmed as the main lead actress. It was love at first sight when the first scene gradually appeared on screen, a vast landscape of snow and a solitary tree.

And my love affair with That Winter The Wind Blows continues as I fall for the O2 couple the Oxygen couple Oh Soo the fake brother and Oh Young the blind heiress in a story of faux incest

unconsummated, of love that blooms between two people, both abandoned, both wanting to die, wanting to live, wanting to create beautiful memories in the chaos of their lives.

I want both to die in the end, so that they can finally be together on the other side. It would just be too cruel for one to go and the other to live on without the other. In a way they complete each other unknowingly. Both change for the good as they touch each others lives. Yes, writer nim Noh Hye Kyung just let them go, let them drink the euthanasia pill together or let them live even in obscurity so that they can finally be happy after all the pathos they experienced. I love the cinematography and production design and the color of the scenes, its like a wasteland, cold. forlorn, empty, yet the splotches of colors promise the renewal of spring. I love how the PD nim takes close ups of the leads and other actors, so that every emotion that registers on their beautiful faces is priceless. I feel like I'm part of the drama, only I am silent, like the fly on the wall, a voyeur extraordinaire, drinking in every second of their lives.

Now this scene is one of my favorites in ep. 8 when Oh Soo brings Oh Young up to the top of the mountain, piggbacking her all the way up.And they listen to what sounds like a thousand crystal bells ringing only its the frozen icicles on the branches of the snow clad trees, clinking in the wind, and then he back hugs her and she in turn embraces him. I guess that's partly the raison de etre of the drama's title.

And the chemistry on screen is beyond exciting and amazing, it actually sizzles. Two beautiful people so perfectly matched, so flawed, so tragic, yet with hearts that overflowed with love that needs release. Jo In Sung gives the performance of his life, an abandoned child grown up, a gangster, a lover, a gambler, a man who commands the loyalty of friends even if he cheated them. I cry everytime he speaks and pours out his heart.

Take this voice over of Oh Soo in Ep 11 while he is frolicking in the snow with Oh Young making beautiful memories with her before she has her surgery.

"For the first time, I was as joyful as a child. I wasn't scared of Moo-chul's knife, either. For the first time, I didn't consider my thirty years of life as being unfair. For the first time, it felt like the world was fair. I don't want to forget being with Young in this moment, so when I take Moo-chul's knife, I should never feel that it's unfair. I remind myself of that hundreds and thousands of times, but there are still moments when I'm afraid. Then I'll think of this again. Up to this moment today, being endlessly afraid of death… Young, who is in front of me… I will never think of my life as unfair. Right now, I'm happy. That's enough."

If that isn't heart wrenching, I don't know what is. This role definitely earns Jo In Sung the title best actor in the universe, not my words alone but that of the staff.

Song Hye Kyo is luminous and brilliant as the blind chaebol heiress, so childlike but at the same time so street smart, trusting no one and always so vulnerable. The supporting cast not to be outdone, give it their very best! I am mesmerized by the story of a man who wants to live and a woman who wants to die. And some of the screencaps here are from Ep 1-11 to remember the drama by.

And the kiss after so many almost kisses, when it finally happens is so pure,

so emotional on the part of Oh Soo, a man so caught up in his love for another

for the first time in his life that he was actually crying when he gently kissed Oh

Young asleep. and then she opened her eyes.

I am gonna quote Softly here ofhttp://soulsrebel.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/that-winter-the-wind-blows-e11/from her blog called Cadence as she recapped live, Ep 11 of That Winter The Wind Blows as she captured the essence of the drama.

"This drama is a testament to the beauty that lies within the chaos and confusion – ready to make its presence known. Just like his kiss, it was biding its time till it could no longer be denied. How miraculous is it that Young finally caught up to Soo and now both will have to deal with their feelings for each other. That's what that kiss did – it leveled the playing field for their love.*it's not the kiss that is going to take her by surprise – it's going to be how she feels inside. She is going to know for certain this is what a first kiss should have felt like – with the wave of emotions that come with the perfect kiss from someone who loves her and someone she loves in return. That instinct that it felt right is going to surprise her."

Writer Noh Hye Kyung and PDnim Kim Kyu Tae have brought to life characters so mature, with raw emotions, so flawed but so real, and I await their redemption, when they are finally free from the chains that

bound them in their short but painful lives. The ost are partly what makes the scenes even more memorable and meaningful. And here is The One.

I have obsessions and addictions in dramaland, but this one beats them all. It's a drama I will rewatch and treasure and it will never grow old.

Bad Boy Park Yoochun rocks the Noir Look for Singles April 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:55:18 GMT

Park Yoochun, singer, composer, dancer, actor, filial son, loving brother, ex-DBSK, now JYJ totally rocking the bad boy look for Singles April issue. Its summer already in spring!

Because he is so beautiful- Jin Akanishi

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:52:05 GMT

Lets talk melo...drama in 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:47:18 GMT

Ahneonghaeseo! Happy New Year 2013 the year of the sssssnake! I've been camping out at soompi's Missing You/I Miss You thread for more than a month now, relishing the posts on this perfect melodrama for 2012 with Park Yuchun, Yoon Eun Hye and Yoo Seung Ho! Dec. 30 & 31, 2012 were spent online watching live streaming of MBC 2012 Drama Awards & SBS 2012 Awards night, cheering for I Miss You on MBS where Park Yuchun go the best actor award for mini series and Yoon Eun Hye got the popularity and hallyu awards. At SBS, Park Yuchun won the most number of awards for RoofTop Prince- best actor in a special drama, most popular actor together with Kim Ha Neul, Best couple with Han Ji Min & the couple from Gentleman's Dignity Kim Min Jung & partner ( my fav in the drama) and one of the Top Ten Stars for 2012 and his name was called first.

The fangurl me squealed like crazy when SBS revealed the teaser for That Winter, The Wind Blows, dropping on Feb. 13,2013 with my all time favorite Jo In Sung, making a comeback to the small screen after 8 years and Song Hye Kyo returning after 5. Two beautiful actors in a melodrama about a man and woman who don't believe in love. Throw in Kim Bum as BFF of JIS and Kim Tae Woo as villain and other veteran actors and hey, its a JIS drama I'd watch it even if all he does is roll his eyes. I've loved this guy since Memories of Bali and watched all of his movies and dramas,even the gory infused Mean Street and almost soft porn Frozen Flower ! SHK I've loved since the makjang Autumn in my Heart a.k.a. Autumn Tale with Song Seung Soo! Kim Bum was really fantastic the only time I watched his break out drama East of Eden which I didn't finish although I loved the cast! Kim Tae Woo will be hard to hate as the villain since I loved him as the sushi chef in love in Tokyo Showers with Kim Sarang. I'm still waiting for another Jo In Sung + Kim Sarang tandem after Love of North and South!

Its my Happy Jinday 3012 post! Happy birthday Jinius!

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:59:56 GMT

Bring out the cakes.champagne and the fireworks, its Jin Akanishi's 28th birthday. I love this Jinius, whose talent is communicating the "feeling" of his music and the songs he sings across language barriers. There lies his Jinius! And so I bring you images from the past and future of chibi Jin and Jin eating. Credit for icons, photos and gifs go to whoever posted them first on the Net. Happy birthday Jin Akanishi and all the best to you and Meisa and your future baby. Nothing's gonna stop you now!
IMAGE HEAVY!

Happy Jinday 3012 once more with feelings!

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:37:06 GMT

I bring you hungry Jin in living colors! Otanjoubi omedetou Jin! Credit goes to those who first uploaded it on the Net, you know who you are! Thank you for sharing these with fandom!

HappyJinday3012 Happy Birthday Jin Akanishi

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:42:26 GMT

My homage and paen to the King Jin Akanishi from his loyal subject on his 28th birthday! Icons & gifs galore! Credit goes to whoever posted these on the Net and I am forever grateful to them for sharing and immortalizing Jin's beauty and grace!

HAPPY 28TH BIRTHDAY JIN AKANISHI! OTANJOUBI OMEDETOU! I LOVE YOU FOREVER! STAY HAPPY & HEALTHY!
THANK YOU MEISA, LEO, PAPA AND MAMA AKANISHI FOR THIS GORGEOUS JINIUS!

Support Jin Akanishi Worldwide Project

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:09 GMT

Jin Akanishi, electrifying my world since 2006. Showing my support for him and his fandom. More info here http://you-and-jin.livejournal.com/396809.html

Support Jin Akanishi Worldwide Project

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:09 GMT

Jin Akanishi, electrifying my world since 2006. Showing my support for him and his fandom. More info here http://you-and-jin.livejournal.com/396809.html

Mrs. Jin Akanishi's new CM & Single Frenemy for Bandais Smart Pet

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:32:29 GMT

Yo, ladies and gentlement, fangurls & bois, presenting the first CM of Mrs. Jin Akanishi a.k.a. Meisa Kuroki after announcing their marriage. Meisa is more beautiful than ever & glows.Wouldn't you if you were married to Jin?! Lol, just my opinion. Its a CM for Bandai's new Smart Pet. Here's a video from Bored4Lyf on DM of the new single. More on the news here http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/kuroki-meisa-makes-first-public-appearance-after-marriage/

Fav Jin Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan videos on YT

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:56:33 GMT

Jin Akanishi has super Jinius fans. And since Jin Akanishi's Sun Burns Down fan video contest is on high gear and I've been lurking on You Tube checking out the uploads and here are my favorites so far. You can check out my twitter for the posts https://twitter.com/#!/islandgurl704

1 of my fav Jin Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan video & its not because Karl is cute youtu.be/4Io4wdWAi4Y Okay its because Karl s cute! I love the paper cut outs on this stop motion video.

Another fav Jin Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan video coz I feel like Gordita http://youtu.be/bz3h5M95Mac its soooo cute! Gin & Gordita in Mars.Both are good enough to eat!

I think the hippo & teddy are adorable in this fan video of Jin's Sun burns down youtu.be/mAmmxt_91I

The manga like paper cut-outs on this Jin Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan video by Chiaki are killers. Love them.

http://youtu.be/Lzxfppm6NKU

Waah a super cute animation of @Jin_Akanishi 's Sun Burns Down w/ Jin & a Venusian beauty http://youtu.be/K53IMmkIGYg love it.

omg adorable dancing panda @Jin_Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan video youtu.be/ViUffVEAxj4 squishable hugable kissable

owaah another amazingly creative paper pop ups cut outs & origami stop motion @Jin_Akanishi Sun Burns Down fan video by siblings fans of Jin.

Super cool @Jin_Akanishi twin fanbois from L.A. dancing in Tokyo to Sun Burns Down for the fan video contest youtu.be/8k-Bx8wCXB. This has got to be my all time favorite live action fan video of SBD cause all the rest are animations.Wish it were longer.

Jin Akanishi - Sun Burns Down Megapost

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:17:52 GMT

And its here Jin Akanishi's Sun Burns Down single. Now NO.1 at iTunes Dance Album chart. Check out the Making of the PV and the official MV at his YT channel.

Buy at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=493579975
And sing along :

Lyrics to Sun Burns Down by Jin Akanishi

I got a one way ticket to Mars
Girl, where we’re going we don’t need a car
Just take my hand and let’s get out of here, right now　
All up on my body all night
Silhouette is sexy in the moonlight
You don’t have to be afraid to fly
We’ll be there before you know

So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down
Do the impossible
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

Just follow me got what you need
I’mma take you there
Just wait and see
So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

I think I know just what you wanna do
A bed of roses ain’t enough for you
Next flight is leaving 30 minutes from now
I see that look in your eyes
All up on my body all night
Silhouette is sexy in the moonlight
You don’t have to be afraid to fly, fly
We’ll be there before you know

So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down
Do the impossible
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

Just follow me got what you need
I’mma take you there
Just wait and see
So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

Hey girl we never do the regular
Extraordinary is the move
I’ve got supernatural plans for you
So hold on tight and baby we can go

So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down
Do the impossible
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

Just follow me got what you need
I’mma take you there
Just wait and see
So baby let’s go
Make love until the Sun Burns Down

Read more: http://www.channelapa.com/2012/01/sun-burns-down-by-jin-akanishi.html#ixzz1kLGLJxez

Watch Jin Akanishi perform "Sun Burns Down" live on tour! JAPONICANA Tour tickets and info at http://www.jinakanishiusa.com

★ ★ Japonicana Tour ★ ★
March 9 - Los Angeles at Club Nokia
March 10 - Vancouver at the Centre for Performing Arts
March 12 - Honolulu at Hawaii Theatre
March 15 - New York at Best Buy Theater
March 17 - San Francisco at the Warfield

Music video by Jin Akanishi performing Sun Burns Down. © 2012 Warner Music Japan

Director/Producer: Tony Au
Cinematographer/Editor: Vu Hoang
Cinematographer: Joe Cheung

Jin Akanishi live perf of Seasons on CDTV 20120101

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:09:45 GMT

Happy New Year! Akimeshite Omedetou minna sama! Here's Jin Akanishi's live perf of Seasons on CDTV 20120101 plus his interview with Nakai of SMAP on what he is doing right now and the movie 47 Ronin. Posting download links as well so you can enjoy Jin's beauty on a loop,like I'm doing. Hugs & kisses everyone. Will edit and post MF later. Enjoy!
Download link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NKU9NDJ2

http://www.mediafire.com/?qoww1xy14x9yc5y

Watch the video here:

Papa Jin Akanishi Season's Preview

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:19:42 GMT

It's Jin and he's the hottest sexiest Papa ever. I want to be his baby! Check out the previews of Season's PV out on Dec. 28. Its got Jin Akanishi, the sexy adorable daddy with longish hair that I love sans hoodie, fedora, beanie and dark glasses. Jin just gets more beautiful as he gets older. And that adorable little girl, I hope you know how lucky you are to be playing with the fantasy man of hundreds of thousands of fangurls and bois. Katorina chan or Katrina chan gets to touch Jin's ticklish collarbone.

SIGH! Gotta wipe the drool from my keyboard.
http://twitvideo.jp/06vjn

Jin Akanishi Takeover 4 & Set Love Free

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:49:25 GMT

Because this episode is about Jin Akanishi working with and hanging out with Stereotypes and we get to hear snippets of his new song... dakedo, this meme. Set Love Free by August Rigo of Toronto, Canada (yey!) produced by Stereotypes is absolutely fabulous. Can't wait for that song sang by Jin and the new album. I wanna hear Jin hit those high notes like he did in Gold when he was in Kat-tun. So there. Here's that snippet I told you about credit: lil brooke of LJ for the rip & uploading it to 4shared & sharing the link.

Jin Akanishi Takeover 4

August Rigo- Set Love Free

Carl Erik Rinsch Director of 47 Ronin mentions Jin Akanishi

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:37:34 GMT

So what's Carl Rinsch up to now that he's in the post production for 47 Ronin and busy with editing the movie? He took time out to film a TV commercial for Mercedes Benz and along the way somehow mentioned Jin Akanishi? Whaaat?!

“Jin [Akanishi] just came out with a number one hit, Keanu [Reeves] is killing it on his movie, Kô [Shibasaki] is on tour, Rinko [Kikuchi] is working with Guillermo [del Toro], and Ronin is looking better each day. Its looking amazing. Universal has been very supportive.”

Find out more here: http://www.slashfilm.com/watch-carl-erik-rinschs-escape-map-mercedesbenz-interactive-short-film/

Jin Akanishi UTB HD 20111105 & Kollaboration recap

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:59:44 GMT

Jin Akanishi was mentioned in a soompi recap of the Kollaboration event in L.A. " There were many, and I repeat, many fan girls of Jin Akanishi." More here http://www.soompi.com/news/kollaboration-2011-in-los-angeles

And I found this more or less HD version of the UTB interview on YT via Twitter. Credit: tako0369.

Test Drive the official video

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:34:01 GMT

TEST DRIVE the official video now playing at You Tube JinAkanishiUSA

Jin Akanishi focused fancams at Kollaboration 110511

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:31:53 GMT

I like the way the fans scream when Jin Akanishi makes his move. These fancams were taken by the kpopcouchcrew over at You Tube.Thank you very much. I did compare the screams for Jin Akanishi, Ryan Higa & Kelly Hu and the screams for Jin wins hands down. He's so shy though he didn't really interact with the other judges on stage. So once more with feelings..... Jin Akanishi, the judge at Kollaboration 110511 in L.A.

Jin Akanishi at Kollaboration LA 11 11/05/11 &UTB

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:52:02 GMT

Yeah I might as well make a meme on this cause I was on the net the whole time while studying for an exam.Lol, talk about multitasking. And yesh this entire meme is x-posted on Jin Daily at LJ.Whoot!

Imma gonna leave this photo here of Jin Akanishi taken by stanhlee mirador ,celebrity photographer over at the pacificrimvideopress.com for everyone to check out.

Its LQ but until the HD vids are up, here's the man of the hour Jin Akanishi and his UTB interview. Check twitter for the amazing convo
going on about Jin Akanishi's red carpet appearance to judge at Kollaboration 11, and the pics are super, just everything is super awesome.
Special thanks to my friend http://twitter.com/#!/Youismylove2304 and http://twitter.com/#!/onlyyoujin for the heads up on this video. Check out our convo on http://twitter.com/#!/islandgurl704 while its hot.

And if you just woke up or crawled out from under a rock here's what you've missed so far from the epic life of Jin Akanishi and his fandom.
And since we've all been such good fans, Santa Claus has an early christmas present.

Head on over to http://chuengsujun.livejournal.com/13617.html cause Mary was at Nokia Theater with other fan-actics where Jin was judge and this is her report. Thank you.
Yesh she took a lot of photos so check out her twitter http://twitter.com/#!/chuengsujun and wow there's even a video and some photos from pacificrim.com

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r144/chuengsujun/Kollaboration%2011-5-11%20Jin/?action=view&current=SAM_2081.mp4

http://www.pacificrimphotopress.com/search.php?search=Jin%20Akanishi

Jin Akanishi Interview at Harold & Kumar premier

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:23:22 GMT

Yeah, I know I've got it really bad, the Jin Akanishi bug bit me. The net & twitter is abuzz with news that Chris Trondsen interviewed Jin Akanishi at the Harold and Kumar premier. And now the video is out on YouTube. Jin is the sweetest most down to earth single (lol) guy in the world, after listening to his interview. But then I've always known that. He's kinda nervous and really skinny. Better get use to it dude, coz you're gonna rock the world with Test Drive and you'll be walking down the red carpet in Hollywood for 47 Ronin. Yatta! Dozou!

Jin Akanishi's Test Drive Release with Fan conference at Beverly Center

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:57:02 GMT

So guyz if you're in the area .....

Join Jin Akanishi and KIIS FM On-Air Personality, Jesse Lozano, at The Beverly Center as they celebrate the release of Jin’s U.S. Single, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo”.

WHAT:

Jin Akanishi celebrates the release of his U.S. single, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo,” with KIIS FM’s Jesse Lozano hosting a fan conference where 10 lucky fans will be chosen to ask Jin their questions. A live premier of the music video for “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo” will be shown. PLUS, the FIRST 50 fans in line will get a Meet & Greet Autograph Session with Jin!

WHEN:	Tuesday, November 8, 2011
	7:00PM – 8:30PM

WHERE:

The Beverly Center
131 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(In front of the Louis Vuitton Store)

The line starts forming to the left now.

Get it: Jin Akanishi's The Takeover Ep 1 on YT

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:14:38 GMT

Its out and its hot Jin Akanishi's The Takeover Ep 1 on Jin Akanishi's You Tube Channel. Here watch it and drool.

Who is Jin Akanishi and why is he Taking Over the world?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:49:55 GMT

Its just me thinking Jin Akanishi is finally taking over the world with his music. The website is up http://jinakanishiusa.com/

Jin Akanishi's You tube channel is rocking with teaser episodes of the TAKEOVER!

Japanese Pop Star Phenomenon, JIN AKANISHI, Debuts Highly Anticipated U.S. Single, “Test Drive featu

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:09:38 GMT

Japanese Pop Star Phenomenon, JIN AKANISHI, Debuts Highly Anticipated U.S. Single, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo”

Multi-talented Japanese music artist, JIN AKANISHI, is crossing over to the U.S. with energetic pop single, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo”

Press Release

October 11, 2011

Top-selling Japanese vocalist, musician and actor, Jin Akanishi, is about to take the U.S. by storm with his highly anticipated all-English single, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo,” slated to release in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. “I’ve been given this great opportunity to crossover to the U.S.,” said Akanishi, who signed a global deal with Warner Music Group in December 2010, “and I’m so excited to be able to share my music and style with more people.”

“Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo” will be available for purchase through all digital retailers and streaming services starting Tuesday, November 8^th at 7:00AM PST. In concurrence with the release of “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo,” Jin will also be answering questions from all his fans during a LIVE U-Stream session with details to be announced through his official Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/JinAkanishiMusic.

Akanishi, well-known for his unique talents from dynamic vocals to songwriting and hip-hop dancing, achieved superstardom in Japan and throughout Asia at a young age. As a former vocalist in the popular Japanese boy band, KAT-TUN, Akanishi set milestones with his original lyrics and energetic performances propelling all of their singles, albums and DVDs to #1 on the Japanese National Charts.

After a widely successful solo tour in Japan, Akanishi decided to take his music abroad. “You & Jin U.S.A” and “Yellow Gold Tour 3010” drew thousands of fans and packed venues in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, New York and San Francisco without a U.S. release or support from a record company. After the success of his U.S. concert tours, Jin knew he made the right move to go solo. Now he’s ready to follow his dreams and fully transcend his talents outside Asia.

The overwhelming support from his fans all around the globe is the force behind Jin’s motivation to keep doing what he truly loves - entertaining the masses. His creative vision is to produce new music by merging his J-pop style with the U.S. music trends. His fascination with the U.S. culture and music has made him a big fan of Jason Derulo, The Stereotypes, The Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj and many more avant-garde artists of the like.

Now on the verge of his first U.S. single release, “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo,” and wrapping up the movie, “47 Ronin,” starring Keanu Reeves, Akanishi is just getting geared up for his new life in the U.S. limelight. “We are delighted that Jin is making his U.S. debut, following his sold-out tour here last year,” said Rob Cavallo, Chairman, Warner Bros Records, “Jin is a talented, versatile artist who is already a superstar in Japan, and we are looking forward to working with him to build his American fan-base and global career.”

About Warner Bros. Records

Warner Bros. Records is one of the most successful recording companies in music history and home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. Its reputation and extraordinary roster of new and established recording artists is unparalleled, and its collective influence on pop culture is without precedent. In 2007, Warner Bros. was ranked the No. 1 record label in the U.S. as measured by Total Album share and has been ranked one of the country's top three labels every year since 2003.

Warner Bros. Records was founded 50 years ago by Jack Warner, the last of the original pioneering Warner brothers, as an offshoot of Warner Bros. Studios, which, 32 years earlier, had introduced its Vitaphone sound-on-disc system for feature films. The acquisition of Frank Sinatra's Reprise label in 1963 catapulted the company into one of the most dynamic organizations in popular music and throughout the next five decades built a family of labels that today represent a full spectrum of musical genres.

For more information about Warner Bros. Records visit: http://www.warnerbrosrecords.com/

Credit and Source:http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-press-release/2011/10/10-1/japanese-pop-star-phenomenon-jin-akanishi-debuts-highly-anticipated-us-single-test-drive-featuring-jason-derulo