Category: Matsumoto Jun

Matsumoto Jun’s solo, La Familia

by Fiona

To be honest, I am not fond of most of Jun-kun’s solos due to his very nasalized vocals. Yes, shame on me..hehe..but I still love him to bits. However, La Familia is an exception, beautifully written by Jun-kun for Arashi’s Iza Now concert. It’s a heartwarming song that showcases the friendship shared between his band members and the journey taken during the first five years of Arashi. Without a doubt is a wonderful song and always brings a grin to my lips.

Live Performance ~ 2004 Iza, Now Concert
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPjj15sK3BQ

Lyrics:
La Familia
Vocals & Lyrics: Matsumoto Jun ~ Music: SPIN

Subete wa hawai de hajimari ARASHI ARASHI for DREAM
Haado na mainichi ga tsuzuku naka de minna to kawashita akushu
Chikara ga nakute jibun ga nakute Fuan bakari kakaeteta
Sore demo mienai michi wo mite Hitasura hashitte ita

It all began in Hawaii
A.RA.SHI A.RA.SHI for dream
Clasping hands alternately with everyone,
while keeping up each day’s arduous schedules
Lacking the ability, and cannot find one’s self,
holding in unease the entire day
Still, even if the road ahead is undefined,
Run towards the present with all your strength
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Matsumoto Jun – GQ Men of the Year 2008

by Fiona

Jun-kun is one of six winners for the 2008 GQ Men of the Year, Japanese edition. He won the Singer/Actor Category due to his prodigious record for this year, this includes:

  • Hana Yori Dango Final’s awesome record.
  • Being a member of Arashi and winning the Oricon’s Annual Sales Ranking Award ( Truth/One Love singles -most sold).
  • Held the AAA and 5 domes in Japan tours, and being the third artist to hold concerts in Kokuritsu (member of Arashi).

Omedetou, Jun-kun!! *excited*

The winners are as follows along with their categories:

  1. Asahara Nobuharu – Olympic Medalist
  2. Kitano Takeshi – Film Director
  3. Sekai no Nabeatsu – Comedian
  4. NIGO – A Bathing Ape (BAPE) Producer
  5. Murakami Takashi – Artist
  6. Matsumoto Jun – Singer and Actor

Source: gqjapan.jp and Toykograph

Awards ceremony was held yesterday:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5iXx2iA5Ig
Looks sooo handsome in his tux and clipped back hair. Looks like he is the youngest among the winner. Sugoi ne!

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