"Sun Burns Down" Fan Video Contest Announcement by Jin Akanishi

[SquareofDeath89]

I watched the finalists. What were the judges thinking? It looks like they picked 5 of the worst videos with poor footage? There were some stunning cartoons and the current selections look like a huge discredit to the judges.

[MissDoOja1]

Arghhh he is so cute !!

[TheNabsta]

Have they announced the finalists yet?

[SMFresita]

WHEN ARE YOU GONNA ANNOUNCE THE TOP 5 VIDEOS SO THAT WE CAN VOTE?

[Harajukujpopgirl]

@SMFresita omg i know right? its been killing me to not know who made it! his ppl should at least post something about it. at this rate i think all of us that entered the competition deserve free tickets XD LOL

[sahara118]

@Harajukujpopgirl If only, if only! :3

[SMFresita]

@Harajukujpopgirl Yeah we should get free tickets!!xD i hope they announce something soon

[LaylaUnderTheRain]

I was really exited with this but when the "rules" come instantly make me depressed... But, it's Ok ^^ A hug and a kiss from SPAIN!! <3 Fighting! Gambatte!!!

[xnicolechin]

The prizes are so awesome... To bad its only for fans in the US and Canada T^T

[tira207]

if you were to let other people from all around the world to at lest TRY to compete in this competition T^T .

cuz im a new fan who just fill in love with his voice and his music and i really want to see him and have my time talking to him but i can't , just because i'm not living in the US or Canada

" some people like me well do anything to have the prize and don't even worry about the ticket I'll buy it for myself "

[baka13bonbon]

@tira207 there's actually an article about why a lot of contests are restricted to certain areas. It mainly has to do with country laws and taxes. Most of the time whenever you win a prize like a trip to somewhere, you have to pay the taxes on it in America.

[crazygurl2129]

where and how do we vote?

[sahara118]

@crazygurl2129 I don't even know if they've said who the finalists are yet...

[Harajukujpopgirl]

@sahara118 omg so im not the only one! where r the results posted??

[baka13bonbon]

@Harajukujpopgirl I'm wondering that myself. I would think something would have been posted today or yesterday. I keep checking the website and jin's fb.

[sahara118]

@baka13bonbon I'm pretty sure he's got bigger fish to fry right now. Last I heard, Johnny Kitagawa was not very happy with his sudden marriage announcement...

[baka13bonbon]

@sahara118 yeah I know. There was an article yesterday that they have already told Yamapi and Ryo that they aren't allowed to hang out with him anymore cause if they do then they will get punished too. Could be a rumor though.

However, Jin isn't in charge of the contest he just hosts it. They hire people to be in charge and they are suppose to announce a winner on tuesday (according to deadlines) and they haven't started the voting yet. So hopefully theres something soon.

[tira207]

well , why don't you do a "lyrics" video of this song so it will be easy for the people who CAN enter to sing '' some of the words are not that clear " . or do a karaoke version so it won't be mixed up with Jin Akanishi's voise when they sing .

" thumbs up to help the other fans to try and make their dreams come true "

[Surise]

Living in Europe sucks so bad atm.. :))))))))))) It's fucking cold and all the cool stuff is in America or Asia. Well, I've got chocolate.

[fishplapika]

I wish I lived in US or Canada :'(

I have talent but I have no chance

poor Asian girl T_______T

[Eunnie1008]

OH MY~ IM JOINING! I'll make my own choreo to Sun Burns Down like I do with Test Drive!(: JIN AKANISHI should be proud~(:

[KireiSoraable]

i wish i lived in the us...

[natsujin72]

Hate to say that but can Jin just fire the ppl who organized this? It's just a simple thing to explain why the contest cant be international, so everyone will understand it and those who cant join can stop whinning on Jin. This is a fan contest. Whoever is in charge of this stop acting like a politician, cold and mouth shut.Thank you for killing Jin's fandom out of US and Japan. I'll see how long it'll take the mod to delete my comment. where's the top comment I tried to help the situation btw?

[digiworld1989]

@natsujin72 why are you so butthurt? if they are going to fly someone out you think you would be smart enough to know it was cost a lot. that is why it is limited to usa and canada.

[natsujin72]

@digiworld1989 what's the point to argue with me? I'm living in North America and I have no problem to join the contest at all. Are you blind not to see all those bitch whinning on Jin? I'm pissed by the organization. Will it kill just to explain a bit or at least thought in a bigger context in the very beginning?

[digiworld1989]

@natsujin72 it does not need to be explained. use common sense.

[natsujin72]

@digiworld1989 fandom is the last place in the world that common sense works. That's why artists hire professional ppl to organize things and avoid potential problems. Not that they need to please the fans but at least think in a bigger context. Also look at how terribly they organized Meeting and Greeting ticket sale. It's probably the most messed-up organization I've ever seen. Totally doesnt make sense. How ppl even get salary by doing such shitty job?

[digiworld1989]

@natsujin72 Yawn. go bitch about how they run their companies some other place. i simply said it is common sense that air plane fare is expensive if they paid for it for someone not in the usa.

[natsujin72]

@digiworld1989 done the bitching already and it has nothing to do with u anyway. I simply doesnt want the same shitty organization happens again and again in jin's case.

[digiworld1989]

@natsujin72 keep crying

[taramundiii]

What the F...... is this! Only US and Canada??? It´s a joke?!!?!? not so funny. I think that this is too bad because, they don´t realize that in Europe he has many fans. That´s so sad.

[mabbott22]

My video actually got featured on one of your fansites, so happy and excited too since it was my first time making one.

[mabbott22]

So excited and I love your music! :)

[jkscvh4ui]

JIN, dear. WHY CANADA AND USA ONLY??? a lot of fans are going this big dream!! don´t be MEAN!!!! there are a whole world out there!!

[ladylatina20]

Not fair U.S and CANADA onlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

WHY you got so many fans around the whole world. not fair, not fair

[kakkashi982]

It's always the same Asia only or US only fed up what about Europe ?

[AnnayumiK]

Jin.. I live in SPAIN!! =( 

[GOYANGIOMMA]

Im disappointed... Only US and Canada can participate...

[SHANjingVIV]

What the???Jin have lot's of fans all over the world i want to join but the rule is US & canada only?.but i'm going to his NY concert for sure.

[Natrix925]

for the 5 finalist does it include airfare and hotel too cuz I live in Miami which is pretty far from the concert locatins.

[TheBarbaraCruz]

I wan't to cry I started to do my video and It was going amazing. I shoot so many good scene but i left my Laptop alone for a second, then My Dad started to see the video and he didn't like it (HE ACTUALLY GOT VERY MAD because in one part of the video i Was with a Bra, and he ended it up deleting everything. I really really wan't to cry, It just hurts so much because I know i had a good shoot (And i also got very exited by the thought of having a Higher percent of being able to meeting JIN) :'(

[TheBarbaraCruz]

can Puerto Rico Participate ?

[SamanthaxAsianArts]

@TheBarbaraCruz Yes, Puerto Rico is apart of the United States. It says so on the website.

[darkmercuryplanet]

@SamanthaxAsianArts OHHHHH Thank for answer me !!!!

[darkmercuryplanet]

@darkmercuryplanet ohhh hehe I did the same question of Puerto Rico...thanks anyway!

[ppptmstr101]

is there an age range? for this contest

[SamanthaxAsianArts]

@ppptmstr101 I think it's 18 and over go to the website and check to see if I remember right.

[athatha88]

sadly i cant put my creativity on the competion since im in indonesia... goodluck people! :)

[Milkybar19]

i wish it was international as every fan could participate. :-

[ssj109]

What the heck, only US and Canada??? What about Japan? I'm not Japanese, but Jin you have so many fans in Japan!!!

[natsujin72]

@ssj109 japanese fans just had yokohama fanmeeting...

[SamanthaxAsianArts]

@ssj109 He didn't get to choose. It is the company that signed him that get to choose the locations.

[ssj109]

@SamanthaxAsianArts I know, but they should have Japan too or Asia.

[SamanthaxAsianArts]

@ssj109 I know my friend back east was disappointed. I am disappointed too because Americans aren't that good at responding to these types of challanges.

[ssj109]

@SamanthaxAsianArts Exactly. I've seen some of the fan videos and I'm not impressed so far.

[SamanthaxAsianArts]

@ssj109 I know but what can you do? I'm guessing they limited this contest due to the funding because of the cost of sending someone by plane to the concert. The money is the issue I think. I know there is a lot of creative people overseas... I feel so bad for them.

[ssj109]

@SamanthaxAsianArts Money, money? Aren't US rich? But well there's nothing we can do.

[digiworld1989]

@ssj109 The cost of plane fare is too expensive. Clearly they are trying to keep it cheap.

[mabbott22]

Love your hair in this video, you always look so good :).

[jackie9725]

I'm so excited!!

[Plushuski]

.......................... UNFAIR :S USA and Canada only? Ah! Every fans deserve it!! Of course, people of USA and Canada are happy, but is unfair.All of us give our support to Jin, We are all equally important..

[JentWonderland]

:/ i think is unfair, just USA an Canda, what happend with fans overseas out of those countries?

good luck anyway

[mariabidirinis]

Mmm is a shame that it's only in US and Canada :S

I was already using my creativity to do a super crazy dancing!

But I understand... good luck to everybody who can!!

[MicahElisa]

JIN WHY ONLY THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE :(((((

anyway --> goodluck to US AND CANADA fans :))))

[ichigoichie847]

Not gonna lie. Jealous. ): I live in Europe, totally would have applied but... :(

[ketiba]

i'm really excited what kind of creative co-fans we have ^^ lucky Canada and US citizens! GANBARE!

[VaranidEstrella]

US and Canada only????!!!!! ¬_¬

[xSavvyy]

me at first; OMG IM GONNA JOIN

then; - US and Canada only.

me; T_T

[TheMelaniepizarro2]

@xSavvyy

I am sorry that you cannot enter :(

It is because it would cost too much money to fly a fan from a different country to America or Canada. They are on a budget.

[TheBarbaraCruz]

Is Puerto Rico Allow to participate ?

[ad31514]

跪求亞巡 資深的赤西飯都在這啊TAT

[amaguri0615mary]

ohhhhh!!!

soo coool

[crazypuppy100]

i'm so exciting until i found out that "US and CANADA ONLY"

why i'm so poor -_-'

[chong9489]

OMGGGG,i was thinking of some ideas when i read us and canada only :( awwww,it broke my heart. I LIVE IN SINGAPORE !!! goshhhh,i have to say goodbye to all the wonderful things that US pp and canadian can receive !!!

[crazeefroggy]

Malaysian fans is lacking of ur information Jin :) I think, I'm ur Malaysia's Biggest/Die-Hard-Fan :) Please come to Malaysia :)

[SazzaFazza1011]

AHHH! I WAS ALREADY THINKING OF STUFF! But then I read US and CANADA only.... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! AHHHHHHH! JIN! WHY MUST YOU TORTURE YOUR BIGGEST (well any body who is an aussie like me and think you are a bigger fan then go ahead and think your a bigger fan, just don't throw a spaz at me please.... I'm just the biggest Jin fan that I know, ok...) AUSSIE FAN LIKE THIS! NOOOOOOOOOO!

[Batmoute]

@SazzaFazza1011 he do the same for he's bigger french fan -__-

[SazzaFazza1011]

@Batmoute I know right, it sucks.... damn... why Jin whyyyyyy?!

[FanyLovesJapan]

So, for you, the only fans and the best in the world are Americans and Canadians? Oh, and I'm so far away! Why do I even bother... This really disappointed me.

[Milkybar19]

im not from US or Canada :(

[crazyve26]

Contest ends Feb. 21... So ppl start making you vids!

[xXNakamotoXx]

So when will this be due???

[xXNakamotoXx]

@xXNakamotoXx Oh, nvm just read the info on your website. haha for sure, I'm down for this contest

[PUIYUET]

IN HONG KONG :(

[MicahElisa]

NOOO! Jin you have fans in new zealand too :)))

[Moonlitebliz]

NOOO!!!! Why only USA and Canada D: you have fans from UK too D:

[darkmercuryplanet]

Puerto Rico is included in United States????

[Harajukujpopgirl]

please watch my video jin, i may not be the prettiest or most talented person ever but u inspire me and my vid is a tribute to your past and present :)

[hermyclone12]

when's the end date? they didn't say or i just missed it....

[sindymoua]

awww i want to do it but im not creative ...

[TheDelikizzz]

when is like "im so excited about it." his tone is so monotone it made me giggle. XD

[LGpanic]

Done and Done.

[chocoxkiss]

<3 jin

[MiyakoMari]

When will you make a contest for EUROPEAN fans too?!

[nicole14chan]

NOOOOO

i want too meet him snik

i'm really upset right now..

but jin your amazing

[ergelina]

:S Why can't people from other countries participate?! :S It's a bit unfair ... how about you do an international contest as well? :D

[ReplayMiki]

I don't like the way Jin has been made into a plastic figure. Hell, what I really enjoyed was his single 'Eternal' and his perfomance on 'LANDS', but these two other songs are just plain.. Unmeaningful music. I remember the time music still HAD a meaning and wasn't done in factories. Now artists like Jin are just made into something that has no value.

I hate this. sorry. my frustration is big enough to burn the sun. YES. BURN THE SUN.

[natsujin72]

@ReplayMiki there are different genres in music. Musicians dont just do one genre. Sun Burns Down and Test Drive are dance songs, which means they are more about beats and the energy in the song. Dance music is played in clubs and parties to get ppl to move and dance, not for you to contemplate on. If you care about jin, you should have known he recently released a ballad in Japan called Seasons. It's not like he's only doing dance music.

[TheShoojin]

we are lucky to have u JIN <3333 .. too bad i want to met jin :/

[mintochu]

T-T finland....

[FairyAnzu]

I am from Hungary...T.T

[ChiaKairi]

naaaah.....I'm from Italy ç_____ç not fair...

[twinsfromminsk]

Not even surprised. Too bad our great idea we had for video should come to nowhere because we aren't from US or Canada, hah :(:( Good luck for all those people who are allowed to participate!

[Batmoute]

I'm so sad ... I had a super great idea for a vid but that's useless cause I live in France...

[123guilty321]

@Batmoute but I think youstill can make it. but not for contest ;)

[NinOuOun]

@Batmoute think american :) sell your idea XD

[Batmoute]

@NinOuOun haha ! Never ! xD It's MINE.

I would like to try but I'm not going to bring together people for a video that will be just for me :/

[shplankton]

Jin, please, tell us: why do you don't think about the fans over the world exept fans from USA, Canada and Japan?

That's not fair.

[quenduni]

ok.... WHY JUST ONLY CANADA AND US?... ¬¬ Jin has many fans in LATIN AMERICA too and the rest of the world of course... ... OK... I understand that is only (may be..) for a good organization and to get a less contestants to choose, but...

I would like you think more in the rest of your fans... We love you and we wanna buy and participate with you, I really hope that you organize a contest for Latin america soon

[natsujin72]

read the article titled--Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries? It explains why this contest cant be an international contest. Please read it before you go mad...

[NinOuOun]

@natsujin72 didn't have the chance to thk you last time, but tkx for your precious infos :D

[natsujin72]

@NinOuOun hi but I just by chance read a fan's post which has the link of this article, so it wasn't me who found this article ;P Hope fans out of US&Canada will feel better after reading it.

[pvcbv]

@natsujin72 Where can I read it??

[seoulbeat]

@pvcbv google the title, it might help (;

[dlam3887]

@natsujin72 where can I read it?

[natsujin72]

@dlam3887 just google u'll find it in one sec. youtube doesnt allow links so i couldnt post the link directly sorry about that

[dandanup999]

TAT unfair.

[YukiCkai]

It`s not fair that only US&Canada fans can participate in this event. All fans, who support him, have bought this single. Why did you give chance ONLY for American fans? If you don`t want to pay for the flight tickets for overseas fans, ok, we can buy it by ourselves. If you don`t want to solve a problem with the visa questions, ok,we can deal it by ourselves.

I am really disappointed in the organization of this contest.

If overseas fans mean something to you and to Jin, plz, give us a chance.

[Amaunet43]

Too bad is US and Canada only...

[ilovejin25]

OMG OMG!!!!! I CAANT WAIT!! I'M SOO DOING IT!!! =DDD <3 <3 LOVE AND SUPPORT U JIN=)

[ryoxmarii]

NOT FAAAAAAAAAIR. I will still do it! Even if I´m not in US or Canada

[lingck]

US and Canada only.... TAT



[akaidatenshi]

Wait, so he shows his appreciation for having fans all over the world, by having a contest that includes just USA and Canada? ;A;

[akaidatenshi]

Hope he gives away all of his hats so we can see his gorgeous face in full glory~

[TheDelikizzz]

@akaidatenshi hats are okay actually he should give away all of his sunglasses.

[o0Marilyn0o]

@akaidatenshi lol XD you're funny

[deborafranco125]

US and Canada only T.T