Beyonce appears at the opening event for the fashion boutique Eight Million in Ginza in late October. The store is run by luxury bag maker Samantha Thavasa.

Beyonce, Kimutaku appear in Samantha Thavasa ads

Thursday 20th November, 10:08 AM JST

TOKYO —

American singer Beyonce Knowles, 27, and SMAP member Takuya Kimura, 35, will appear together in ads for luxury handbag brand Samantha Thavasa from Thursday.

In an official comment, Kimura said, “I enjoyed the time with her. She is really sexy and cute. I can learn many things from her to be a nicer guy.” Beyonce was quoted as saying, “Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.”

The ads were made at the end of October when Beyonce visited Japan. The two spent about two hours together in the studio. Beyonce said Kimura taught her some Japanese words.

The ads will appear in the brand’s 117 shops nationwide as well as on billboards in Aoyama, Daikanyama and Harajuku. Kimura is the first male model for the brand’s ads.

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OssanAmerica at 01:37 PM JST - 20th November

I'm sure Beyonce towered over him.

Yes, but only with heels. Takuya Kimura — Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 M) Beyoncé Knowles — Height: 5' 7" (1.70 M)
Sarge at 02:18 PM JST - 20th November

"Kimura said, "I enjoyed the time with her."

I'll bet he did. She is a goddess.
slizzer at 02:54 PM JST - 20th November

She's got quite a noggin their, like a big gourd or watermelon.
thepro at 03:07 PM JST - 20th November

Kimutaku, he's got the kind of smirky face you just wanna punch in.
nisegaijin at 03:26 PM JST - 20th November

“I enjoyed the time with her. She is really sexy and cute. I can learn many things from her to be a nicer guy.” Beyonce was quoted as saying, “Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.”

Why don't they just get a friggin room... and release a tape :-D
Nessie at 04:40 PM JST - 20th November

In terms of stature, it's no contest.
TeruSensei at 07:12 PM JST - 20th November

KimuTaku is much cooler than Beyonce however.

And a better actor.
TokyoGas at 07:59 PM JST - 20th November

I must be totally out of it because I have never heard of Samantha Thavasa.
neverknow2 at 10:02 PM JST - 20th November

Why don't they just get a friggin room... and release a tape :-D

Because that would be like throwing a tooth pick in a whale's mouth!
rurika at 10:13 PM JST - 20th November

I like that they chose a foreign woman who is not under 25, not white and not a toothpick for their ad. Variety is the spice of life ;-)
spudman at 10:48 PM JST - 20th November

how about just a hot pop star? beyonce has real selling power. Kimutaku is a wimp.
Sarge at 10:59 PM JST - 20th November

TokyoGas - You've never heard of Samantha whassername?
tmarie at 11:16 AM JST - 21st November

Jesus, I feel sorry for those who had to work with the two of them. Can't think of a worse pair in terms of being divas.

"Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.” BS! No way did she say that about a skinny, feminine Japanese guy. I like Japanese guys but he turns my stomach.
judochick at 01:09 PM JST - 21st November

"Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy" cough...cough... crickets: chirp...chirp...
PepinGalarga at 12:18 PM JST - 24th November

looking at the ad, obviously beyonce is too much woman for him. he can barely get his arms around her.