Japanese idol Murakami Shingo to tie the knot; expresses gratitude ahead of 30th showbiz anniversary

Beloved Japanese idol and TV personality Murakami Shingo has delighted fans with the announcement of his upcoming marriage.
CNN

The mystique of the Japanese male idol

After a 22-year streak of sending pop fans into a frenzy, Japanese “boy” band SMAP debuted their newest single this past week, “Upside-down Sky,” which rocketed to the top of the charts immediately.
PEP

Philippine Idol Mau Marcelo represents the country in "Asian Idol"

Dubbed as the Soul Singer in Philippine Idol, Mau Marcelo is now preparing to compete in Asian Idol to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. ABC-5 will air Road to Asian Idol this Saturday, December 8, at 8 ...
Sportskeeda

"IDOL of Idols" - Fans laud as BTS' Taehyung is named Instagram's 'Most Influential Asian Star' in the world despite military hiatus

BTS' V ranks 8th among Asian stars on the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in the World' (Image via Weverse/@BTS) On September 18, 2024, Starnews Korea released an article revealing BTS' V (Kim ...
The New York Times

As Japan Ages, Pop 'Idols' Aren't as Spry as They Used to Be

TOKYO — Japanese culture is renowned for its obsession with the impermanence of beauty, and many a poem has honored the brief but perfect life of the cherry blossom. In human terms, the Japanese ...