2 more girls in 8th gen!

And they're Chinese! Story at Hello!Online

To quote:

At the same time as the 8th gen auditions in Japan, there was another audition in Beijing, China. The result of that was Linlin. Jujnun was recommended to Tsunku by a friend and joined the H!P eggs. After seeing her perform at concerts, he was impressed by her abilities. Tsunku says that these two will be key for their planned expansion into Asia for their 10th anniversary year.

Junjun and Linlin will be considered part of 8th Gen along with Mitsui Aika. While Aika was chosen for her singing abilities, these two impressed Tsunku with their experience on the piano and other instruments.

No wonder Tsunku only picked one girl from those auditions, he had two more on the sly. Wow! This is completely shocking isn't it? I guess that was a little wink he was giving us after Aika's acceptance with the conquering Asia speech. I thought he meant the 10th Anniversary single and was like, Well that wasn't much of a campaign. Little did I know!

I will reserve judgement until I see them in action. The man's been Oh so Right before, so I'll have faith. But still. WOW!

Official announcements:
Hello Project Online
Tsunku's Official Comment

Yay for Tax Refunds!

I just got mine today and after putting down a little on my car loan I put in a substantial order at CDJapan.

Ordered:
Morning Musume 2006 Spring Concert - Rainbow 7
W - Duo U&U (first album)
Morning Musume - Egao Yes Nude single (regular pressing, first edition. All limited editions sold out. Rats!)
Kusumi Koharu - Mitsuboshi (limited edition)

Pre-Ordered
Morning Musume - Sexy 8 Beat album (limited edition)
Hello! Project 2007 Winter Live DVD Box (Limited Release)

I was also going to order the next Momusu single, and the last for Hitomi, Kanashimi Twilight, but I saved that for a future order. I have an anime con coming up and need to save the rest for that. Woohoo! In relation, it was at an anime con that I first bought Morning Musume merchandise. A couple packs of trading cards and the 2004 Spring concert wristband. Here's hoping I come across some more Momusu loot this year.

Berryz Koubo - Very Beauty

I finally got around to watching the PV. I have to admit that out off all the Berryz releases, the only two I've ever really loved are "Anata nashide wa sekite yukena" and "Munasawagi Scarlett", but this one would probably rank as third.

Very Beauty is a song I can easily see growing on me. At first listen the melody reminds me of a warm lazy afternoon. There's something nostalgic about it. The video is very nice, washed out colors and cute outfits that fit the song well. There are several high notes in the chorus that are strained to be hit, but it doesn't in any way detract from the song.

The single was released on March 7.