Popular pin-up girl Morishita Chisato (23) has found her first romance with Yasu, vocalist of the rock band Janne Da Arc. Morishita made her debut as a race queen while a freshman at university. She became popular as a “gravure idol” and was voted Race Queen of the Year in 2003, but has recently been appearing more on TV variety shows. Janne Da Arc started in 1996 as a “visual kei” band and made their major-label debut in 1999 with the album “Red Zone.” They have released a total of five albums and 23 singles.
• The first PR event for the eagerly awaited new TV drama series starring heart throb Kimura Takuya (32) was held this week. “Engine,” the story of a racing driver and kids in an institution for the handicapped, will air on the Fuji TV network in the “golden time” of 9pm on Mondays. The heroine role will be played by Koyuki (28).
• Winner of the prestigious “Hair Coloring Award 2005” is young talento Becky (21).