I've never even dare to think that SMAP would ever one day come to Singapore. It was just impossible, the JE boys seldom step out of Japan for concerts or anything like that. But they came! The five of them came; to shoot a SoftBank commercial.
When my friend called me to tell me about it, I was checking my emails. I even thought I heard wrongly, SMAP in Singapore? 本当に?!I think I really feel honoured that S'pore built Marina Bay Sands to be picked by Japan's Mobile giant SoftBank to shoot a commercial here.
An example of the latest SoftBank SMAP ad:
I've always liked their ads, SMAP or no SMAP. (But of course I'm speaking from a bias fangirl view now) The quality of their ads are always top notch and creative. Look at this crazy ad, flying containers? and with auto stacking abilities upon the press of the button? Mad fun!
Now SoftBank ad with dog (no SMAP)
The dog is the Dad of the family while the guy bathing him is his son. The dog was a guy before until some accident turned him into a dog? Not too sure about that but the series of advertisement revolves around its family, he has a human wife, a black japanese speaking son, and a daughter who works at SoftBank. Crazy idea ain't it but it's funny and highly interesting. That's why I'm so thrilled they're shooting their ad here.
Anyway back to the topic of SMAP, I guess I'm contented knowing that they came and have probably left by now. My lucky coursemate managed to spot him shopping in MBS surrounded by guards from a distance. That's just super lucky. Well I hope they come again, and when I really do meet them in person, I hope I'd be the one in charge designing their shoot. HOHOHO. *ok let me dream for a while*