KinKi Kids World is for all English-speaking KinKi Kids fans who, despite the language barrier, have found themselves falling in love with KinKi Kids and their music, this is my humble attempt to bring us all closer to the world of KinKi Kids - Domoto Tsuyoshi 堂本刚 (244) and Domoto Koichi 堂本光一(51).
The contents of this blog are based primarily on contents found in other Chinese blogs, as I have only just started learning Japanese (which is とても むずがしです i.e. very difficult). I wish to thank all the Chinese Kinki Kids fans for their hard work and efforts in translating the Japanese materials/information on the KinKi Kids.
Created on 21 Sept 2008. Note: If you are an only fan or cannot accept KKL, please do not view this blog.
KinKi Kids have gone to Korea on 27-28 April 2009 to do filming for their 10 May 2009 Domoto Brothers episode. And we are lucky enough to have Korean fan who have recorded the arrival of KinKi Kids at Seoul airport, the recording of Marian (Korean version) and their departure from Seoul airport!
OMG! Koichi said something really ten-nen (天然; airhead) again this episode. The guest is a singer within a band and she married a band member.
Koichi:メンバーの中で結婚到達するって 僕らには全然イメージのわからない(Members within the same group ending up married to each other, we totally don't understand what sort of image that would be) [Interesting that he used "we" instead of "I"]
And of course, the whole set either was stunned or burst out laughing, with Tom-san being the first to burst out.
Tom-san: そりャあ そうだろうよ！(That is of course so!)
Then the camera zooms in on a bemused and resigned-looking Tsuyoshi who looks like he's trying very hard to think how to respond to Koichi's statement. Watch out for Tsuyoshi's hands as he keeps massaging them. Wonder if it's a sign of nervousness?!?! Fufufu!
Tsuyoshi: これがちょと問題ですね(If that is the case...that would be a bit of a problem)
Koichi: ないもんなぁ そんなんなぁ(No such thing...this type of thing)Koichi actually said the above sentence "nai mon naa, son nan naa" in a cute 撒娇 (maybe can translate as coquettish child-like manner) tone, stretching the "na" sound at the end of each phrase.
I don't know whether Koichi missed the point or what but that's when Tsuyoshi "breaks down" and bursts out (laughingly) at Koichi.
Tsuyoshi: だから！あったらアカンって！(Because! If there's such a thing, it's not possible!)
And our Koichi carries on laughing merrily away at being chided by his wifey......
You all must watch the video for yourself. It's very funny!!!
KKL's note: And I read from momo's website that there was one more line that was edited out! The fact that this line was edited out lends credence to the KKL fans' speculations!
Tsuyoshi: Because if that's the case, it would become very troublesome!
Now, is there really a need for Tsuyoshi to say this after he's already said the obvious which is that it's not possible for 2 males to marry each other?!? I'll leave that to your own speculation! Fufufufu!
At the end, we have the birthday celebration for Takami-san and Tsuyoshi. I wonder whose voice was singing so loudly the "Happy Birthday To You" in the background??? I hope it's Koichi!
Tsuyoshi's Bigaku (My Beautiful Sky) Tour has started on 9 April 2009 at his hometown, Nara. At this moment, Tsuyoshi should have ended his 3oth birthday concert. I wonder if Koichi did turn up at the concert to surprise Tsuyoshi. Well, I guess not, cuz if he had, there should have been some news from the fans. Oh well, I can still hope that Koichi has a private birthday surprise planned for Tsuyoshi!!! Fufufu!
Bigaku Tour
剛紫（ツヨシ）「美我空 - ビガク～my beautiful sky TOUR」決定！
5/12(Tue) JCBホール (JCB Hall, Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo)
5/13(Wed) JCBホール (JCB Hall, Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo) 5/14(Thur) JCBホール (JCB Hall, Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo)
5/20(Wed) 名古屋・ガイシホール (Nagoya・Nippon Gaishi Hall)
5/21(Thur) 名古屋・ガイシホール (Nagoya・Nippon Gaishi Hall)
5/24(Sun) 北海道きたえーる (Hokkaido Perfectural Sports Center)
Bigaku Tour - Concert Goods
If you are thinking of buying the concert goods, there's this Chinese website yamapakanish which helps you to buy but of course there's a service fee of S$3 to s$15 added to the original prices of the concert goods, plus delivery charges. I myself have never bought through this website but I'm very tempted to try since I don't know anybody whom I can ask to help buy.
Credit to since1997★ and Fluffy for the con goods photos and information:
・Pamphlet - ￥2,000 (~S$30)
・Scarf - ￥3,500 (~S$53) I understand that TsuyoshiVocalmaster means that these are the vocal waves of Tsuyoshi. Cool!
・Teacup - ￥1,000 (~S$15)
・Cell phone strap - ￥1,500 (~S$23)
・Note & pencil - ￥600 (~S$9)
・Beads cushion - ￥2,000 (~S$30)
・Mascot (white and black deer - 2 types) - ￥800 each (~S$12 each)
Having surfed the blogs of other KK fans, everybody has already broadcasted their birthday wishes to Tsuyoshi early in the day. And I have instead left it towards the end of the day. =.= Partly cuz I only woke up at about 4 pm this afternoon! Yes, please don't be shocked. I have the talent of sleeping long hours. But partly it's cuz I fell ill yesterday evening with fever and diarrhea, but I'm fine now. And I was thinking what I wanted to do for Tsuyoshi since it's the first birthday of his that I'm celebrating. So after surfing around and seeing all the wonderful things that other fans have done for him, I've decided I shall not be over-ambitious but shall instead just write him a simple letter to send him my well wishes. Of course it'll never reach his hands, and he won't understand it even if I do send it out cuz it's in English, but still, here it goes.
Dear Tsuyoshi
Happy 30th Birthday!
It's actually the first time I'm celebrating your birthday. Hmm...how did you first capture my attention? Well, it was sometime around mid of last year when I first saw the Phi concert kisses on Youtube! Fufufu! Yes, I have to admit it was your sensational kisses to Koichi that captured my fancy! LOL!
However, seriously speaking, if it was simply that, my fascination wouldn't have lasted long. I mean, other artistes have done even more sensational and erotic things on stage, and I don't see myself even bothering to bat an eye. So what kept me on wanting to know more and more about you (and of course Koichi) and falling more and more in love with you (and of course Koichi too)? [Side whisper: Tsuyoshi, I hope you understand that I have to mention Koichi now and then in case he thinks I'm sending a love letter to you and starts laser-eyeing me.]
On my road of discovery of KinKi Kids, I fell in love with the music of KinKi Kids - Harmony of December, Anniversary, Seppaku no tsuki (雪白の月), The Edge of the Word, Bonnie Butterfly, Snapshot, eien ni (永遠に), On the Night of a Blackout, etc etc etc. I was amazed that the pop idol duo that I thought wouldn't be able to sing well actually could sing so beautifully. Especially you, Tsuyoshi. Hearing your voice now and comparing against the voice of your younger days, I know how much effort you have put into improving your vocal skills. And I started listening to your solo works, and I was even more impressed. You can compose music and write lyrics. I am a literature student and words impress me deeply. And I was and still am totally won over by your lyrical talents. Your lyrics are beautiful, deep and meaningful. And your most recent new releases again prove your musical and literature talents.
Then, it was your strong and wonderful character. Your desire to present the genuine you to the world, your desire to live out the true you, your courage to do that, your innocence that shines forth from your eyes, your smiles and laughter from simple joys, your gentleness and sensitivity to others, your courage to walk out from your depression. In a way, I am glad that I only know you now. I am impressed by those fans who have walked with you since your youth, through your depression, through your period of silence and daze, through your rebellious and angry days, through your lost period, through the period where you didn't even want to walk out from your house for fear of being hurt and also hurting others who love you, through the days frought with rumours of the breakup of KinKi Kids, etc. Those were very tough days and it must have been very painful for you. Likewise, for the people who love you, including the fans. I am one of those lucky fans who are enjoying the sweetness of knowing you, without having to go through the bitterness. But I know those fans don't regret it, because they know you know, they know you love them.
There is so much of you that I can't seem to put down into words. I guess someone who is not a fan reading this will probably think this is just another star-crazed silly fan. I wish I can express myself better and convey to those reading this how amazing a person you really are. You are not just a star, you are Tsuyoshi, a unique individual gifted with many talents but nurturing a very sensitive soul. Your sensitive soul makes you troubled often and entraps you many a times when a more rational person would not think much of the matter, but without your sensitive soul, you would also not be who you are.
So on this 30th birthday of yours, I am glad to see a triumphant Tsuyoshi who has walked out from his lost wandering days and has now found his old self back, and my wishes to you would be that your everyday would continue to bring you hope, joy and courage to live out everyday as your true self, and to be able to see your kawaii smile reflecting geniune happiness over and over again.
With all my love Chrissy 10 April 2009
And to commemorate my first celebration of Tsuyoshi's birthday, let me indulge myself by reviewing the photos and video clips of the sensational Phi con kisses from Tsuyoshi to Koichi!!! [Side whisper from a stranger: Err......is this Tsuyoshi's birthday or your own birthday??? Me OS: Shhh!!! You're disturbing me!]
Kiss No. 1: Tsuyoshi kisses Koichi on the right cheek after Koichi complained about Nagase kissing him there at the Johnny's Countdown.
Kiss No. 2: Tsuyoshi applied a lot of the Lush lipcream (which was supposed to be the birthday present to Koichi) on his own lips, 'commanded' Koichi to close his eyes and then kissed him on the lips!!!
Kiss No. 3: Tsuyoshi was trying to pull Koichi up from the sponge cubes, and then Koichi pulled him down instead. Tsuyoshi then pushed Koichi flat down and fell on him and kissed him!!!
Kiss No. 4: Tsuyoshi tenderly kisses Koichi on his forehead.
Kiss No. 5: Koichi said that his right cheek has been kissed by Nagase, his mouth and forehead by Tsuyoshi, and his left cheek is still unkissed. Tsuyoshi pretended to ignore him and then pounced on him to claim his left cheek as well!!!
Kiss No. 6: Koichi kisses Tsuyoshi back! Finally! YEAH!!!
Harmony of December: And finally, the so very beautiful and romantic love song they sang to each other at the Phi concert.
It seems like there's gonna be a book on the Return of 33 Minute Detective - Scenario Guidebook. Not too sure whether it's a photo book or a narrative one though.
SINGLE: Sora～utsukushii ware no sora (空～美しい我の空) ALBUM: Bigaku ～ my beautiful sky (美 我 空 - ビ ガ ク ～ my beautiful sky)
The CMs for Tsuyoshi's new single and album is out! My gosh, I didn't realise that Tsuyoshi played the piano for the song recording of Tsuzuru in his album.
Tsuyoshi is the Nara City Sightseeing Special Ambassador. He was at the opening ceremony of the Nara Mahoroba-kan and gave a short interview. 78 of his photographs are also exhibited there.
I can't help but laugh when I saw this side-view of his hair! Fufufu! But on Tsuyoshi, everything looks kawaii!!!
Tsuyoshi looks so baby-ish! And his pouting Mt Fuji mouth! Ahhhhh! Kawaii!!! I want to take him home!
This photo is to be treasured. Koichi's camera-pose-cold-look-phobia has been proven to be contagious as Tsuyoshi's most common pose nowadays is similar to his partner.
The PV for Tsuyoshi's latest single - Sora～utsukushii ware no sora (空～美しい我の空) is finally out!
I have to say that I wasn't really taken by this song when I heard it the first time on radio. Tsuzuru totally won me over and was my favourite. When Tsuyoshi sang Sora on MS, it also didn't seem that great, maybe cuz his voice was quite tight that evening. However, when I recently re-listened to the radio recording of Sora again, I don't know why but the song and Tsuyoshi's singing memorized me. Dun miss out on this single! It's a beautiful song.
I must say the Japanese seem to love to rank anything and everything!
In this 2009 ranking exercise, people were asked to rank the artiste they most often listen to on their music player when commuting to work. And the No. 1 is KinKi Kids! Yeah!!!
*1991.05.05: First fateful meeting of KK at 12 year old
*2002-2003: F Con -～Fun Fan Forever～ *2003-2004: G Con *2004-2005: Anniversary Con -Font De Anniversary *2005-2006: H Con *2006-2007: I Con *2007-2008: Phi Con -We are Φn' 39!! and U? *Jul2008-Jan2009: KinKi You Con *2009-2010: J Con *2010-2011: Family Con - ～君も堂本FAMILY～ *2011.06.15: 31st Single - Time *2011.11.09: K Album *2011-2012: K Con - King・KinKi Kids *2012.01.11: 32nd Single - 変わったかたちの石
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