TVXQ / DBSK’s 4TH ALBUM PRE-ORDERS BREAK RECORD

Two years after their “O-Union” album, TVXQ is now finally set to release their 4th Korean album!

Amazingly, on the first day, according to SM Entertainment, the number of people that pre-ordered the album broke records. Reportedly the pre-orders were already a whopping 200,000 just on the first day. When TVXQ released their first album (Tri-Angle), it was only 10,000. During their second album (Rising Sun), they got 130,000 pre-orders. On their 3rd album “O-Union” pre-orders on the first 2 days reached 100,000.

TVXQ has been a very busy group. They have been concentrating in Japan for almost a year or two and their popularity has truly skyrocketed across Asia, making international music audiences curious. Now that their 4th album is set for release, not only their Korean fans, but also International fans, are buying the album.

Fans across Korea have been waiting for TVXQ to make a comeback in their homeland. These Korean fans have been anticipating an album release since last year. That much wait must have been frustrating. But fans still show their support and love despite it all. In fact their support seem to have gotten even bigger.

It is expected that TVXQ will take home some prestigious awards by the end of 2008. According to our source, last year’s Golden Disk Awards top record was 150,000 record sales. But now that TVXQ has already received a big 200,000 pre-orders on the first day, what more when the album is officially released? It is predicted that their record sales might even reach to 500,000 or more!

The 4th album release is set for September 2008. TVXQ is now currently busy recording songs for the new album. Fans have been spotting them in and out of SM Entertainment’s office for the past weeks. Reportedly, TVXQ will be releasing a Korean version of their Japanese song Kiss Shita Mama Sayonara (As We Kissed Goodbye), which was written and composed by TVXQ members, Micky Yoochun and Hero Jaejoong collaborated on this song.

Indeed, TVXQ is becoming better and better as they grow with their music. They have proved that they deserve more than be called “idols” in Korea. And we already know that they have become more than that.

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By: SpiderLiliez
Credits: OSTVXQ + angelynatvxq@syg

TVXQ's Comeback: Millions of Fans Respond

The release of TVXQ's fourth album promotion picture on the 4th attracted a huge wave of reactions. After breaking their innocent, fresh image, TVXQ now showcases their maturity and charisma through the mysterious black veil. TVXQ's new image has evoked huge commotion among fans; the day the image was released, it was widely searched on many search engines. It's already evident that millions of fans, including overseas fans, are ready to welcome back the boys. SM Entertainment said, "The response to our release of the picture was much better than we imagined, proving that TVXQ's new image really conveys a lot of charisma." TVXQ's fourth album is confirmed for release on the 24th, and the release of the promotion picture reminds us of the fact that the day is nearing.

Translation: omE! @ Shinki! Forums (http://iscreamshinki.net)
Source: MickyHome

Big Bang's Taeyang: "TVXQ are our sunbaes who motivate us."

Big Bang's Taeyang, who has released his own solo single "Hot," has expressed respect for TVXQ.
Big Bang's Taeyang, who has released his own solo single "Hot," has expressed respect for TVXQ.During his interview with JOYNEWS24, Taeyang said, "TVXQ's comeback in the later half of the year, coincides with Big Bang's activitiy period, and so our activities will overlap."Taeyang also stated that TVXQ and Big Bang have different music styles, but TVXQ is still a group with tremendous talent. "After watching TVXQ's performances and hearing their songs, I was very touched."

"Just like we are beginning in Japan now, TVXQ had the same determination when they began to venture into Japan. Seeing their activities in Japan makes me believe that they have real talent." All of Big Bang's members really like TVXQ, and Taeyang also said, "This time, our activities and promotions will give us Big Bang and TVXQ a chance to get close with each other."

Translation: omE! @ Shinki! Forums (http://iscreamshinki.net)
Source: Uknow Baidu Bar + Mr. TVXQ

European Fan Project

Calling out to all European fans! Let's spread the DBSK love! ♥ ♥

*Click to enlarge image*

[INFO] CDTV Top Summer Songs

01.) SUMMER SONG ( YUI ) - 2008
02.) SUMMER TIME ( NEWS ) - 2008
03.) Hadashi no Mirai ( Arashi ) - 2003
04.) SUMMER TIME LOVE ( EXILE ) - 2007
05.) LIFE ( Kimaguren ) - 2007
06.) Summer Dream ( Tohoshinki ) - 2007
07.) Music Hour ( Porno Graffiti ) - 2000
08.) BLUE BIRD ( Hamasaki Ayumi ) - 2006
09.) Naminori Jonny ( Kuwata Keisuke ) - 2001
10.) Jetcoaster Romance ( KinKi Kids ) - 1998
11.) PEACH ( Otsuka Ai ) - 2007
12.) Deatta koro no you ni ( Every Little Thing ) - 1997
13.) Manatsu no Kajitsu ( Southern All Stars ) - 1990
14.) Locolotion ( ORANGE RANGE ) - 2004
15.) Natsu no Omoide ( Ketsumeishi ) - 2003
16.) SUNSHINE ( AAA ) - 2007
17.) Rakuen Baby ( RIP SLYME ) - 2002
18.) Suirenka ( Shounan no Kaze ) - 2007
19.) Natsu Zora Graffiti ( Ikimono Gakari ) - 2007
20.) BANG! BANG! Bakansu! ( SMAP ) - 2005

Credits: quirky_love @ dbsg LJ comm
Source: CDTV

[INFO] Top 20: Most Searched Male Artists on Yahoo! Japan (2008.01.01～2008.06.30)

Yahoo! Japan has released its 2008 Search Word Ranking for the first half of this year (2008.01.01～2008.06.30) and one of the categories they have listed is Most Searched Male Artist. The guys made it into the top 20. YAY!



01.) EXILE
02.) Arashi
03.) Yusuke Kamiji
04.) B'z
05.) Kobukuro
06.) BUMP OF CHICKEN
07.) Shuuchishin
08.) Kanjani8
09.) KAT-TUN
10.) Mr.Children
11.) GReeeeN
12.) AAA
13.) Yamada Ryousuke
14.) X JAPAN
15.) Sato Takeru
16.) Tohoshinki
17.) L'Arc~en~Ciel
18.) Oguri Shun
19.) Hey!Say!JUMP
20.) Sugiura Taiyou

Credits: quirky_love @ dbsg LJ comm
Source: Yahoo! Japan

[MISC] Naoya Urata from Japanese band AAA Blogs about JaeJoong

From AAA's Naoya Urata's blog:

今日は仲良しさん紹介！！
東方神起、のジェジュンだよ～！！



あ～イケメンだね。
キラキラしてるよ～！！！
ジェジュンは超いいヤツだよ～！！！

Rough English Translation:

Today I met a good friend!!
Tohoshinki's JaeJoong~!!

Oh~ He's an attractive guy.
And he twinkled~!!! (T/N: He means something along the lines of Jae's 'aura' sparkling)
JaeJoong is a very cool guy~!!!

Thanks to supervictoria64 @ dbsgLJ for posting :)

It's great to see the two budding together and Jaejoong lossening up to fellow Japanese company mates (note: they are under both under Avex), and its totally nice of Urata to post about how cool Jaejoong is ^^ Thats really what all us fangirls want to hear.

There was previously a female model who blogged about Changmin and Yoochun. Hope I can find it to post it up here for those who missed it. Found. See post below!

[MISC] Yanno Mikiko (矢野未希子) Blogs about Yoochun and Changmin

[PAST NEWS - June, 2007] Japanese model Yanno Mikiko's blog entry about Tohoshinki's Yoochun & Changmin:

7/7(月) 『steady.』※チャンミンとユチョンがモデル として登場!! new

At today's 『steady.』 photoshoot, I was able to meet Tohoshinki's Changmin and Yoochun! *sparkles*

The two were very kind and sweet and wonderful people, kya~! XD
As I don't speak any Korean, I was very relieved since they are also very good at speaking Japanese. :pp

During the shoot, the two of them wore suits, but I was very surprised to see the change when they put on regular clothes!!
They were very stylish *love for them increases!*

This will be released in 『steady.』's August issue! Everyone, please check it out~ <333>

Translation by: azurehook@LJ
Original blog entry: http://ameblo.jp/mkgirl/entry-10103345258.html


Its nice to hear good comments about the boys from staff to celebs big and small.

[POLL] DBSK's Jaejoong #8 in Japan's Top 20 'Most Wanted Lovers'

Hero Jaejoong of the Korean boyband DBSK, better known as Tohoshinki in Japan, made it on the Top 10 list of "Most Wanted Lover" by Japanese females. It is a feat considering DBSK has been active in the country for only a year.

Jaejoong was the only foreigner on the list amid popular native Japanese idol stars and singers, many part of Johnny's Entertainment that dominates the boyband Jpop scene.

Earlier this year, Jaejoong had been voted #1 as "Asia's Most Beautiful Man" on a Chinese website.

[CDTV] Japan's Top 20 'Most Wanted Lovers'

20. Daigo (Breakerz)
19. Koike Teppei (WaT)
18. Shindo Haruichi (Porno Graffiti)
17. Aiba Masaki (Arashi)
16. Tegoshi Yuya (NEWS & Tegomass)
15. Kamiji Yusuke (Shuchishin)
14. Nishikido Ryo (Kanjani8 & NEWS)
13. Kobuchi Kentaro (Kobukuro)
12. Okano Akahito (Porno Graffitti)
11. Domoto Koichi (Kinki Kids)
10. Sakurai Sho (Arashi)
9. TAKUYA∞ (UVERworld)
8. Jaejoong (Tohoshinki)
7. Matsuda Takahisa (NEWS
& Tegomass)
6. TAKAHIRO (EXILE)
5. Yamashita Tomohisa (NEWS)
4. Matsumoto Jun (Arashi)
3. hyde (L'Arc~en~Ciel)
2. Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN)
1. Akanishi Jin (KAT-TUN)

Credits: jeniez @ YT

(Top 10 list starts from 1:58)

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[FEATURED] DBSK on Spanish TV Atena 3 + Rai.TV

Translation:

They are the rising Gods of the East
Dong bang Shin Ki...
As know as TVXQ or DBSK, and in Japan as TOHOSHINKI.. 4 names for a group form by 5 koreans.
No one is more than 21 years old and since 4 years ago they're kinda the asian BSB.
They sing in korean and japanese but they had to translate their official website to english due their fame is starting to cross frontiers.
They began singing acapella in a christmas tv show in 2003 in which sang Britney Spears as well.. Such success even though they hadn't a disc avaliable and even so they got to have 2 songs in the top charts.
Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan, surrender under their feet.. They Sing, dance, make dramas and of course they start trends..
They are starting to talk about them in Spain, and in places like Peru the fanclubs are growing up in number
Watch out with Dong Bang Shin Ki...the almond shaped eyes pop is starting to come out from karaoke.

Translation & video credits: tvxqparasiempre


On Rai.TV Video - Click here to view

Translation:

"Five boys at world's attaintment. They come from South Korea. They drive crazy thousands of girls and they take inspiration from Justin Timberlake. The group's name is TVXQ, four letters that stand for "The rising Gods of the East", as the leader explains. Their concerts are always "sold-out", on-stage they resemble the pre-eminently boyband Backstreet Boys. And like them, they want to be famous worldwide. And they're succeeding at it, in Italy they already have a fanclub. They have been singing together for 3 years, top-charters in their Country, they are famous even in Japan, where girls wouldn't miss a concert for any reason. The Korean super-group now is touring throughout Asia and for sure we'll hear about them."

Translation credit: kiraghira

LOL I am not sure where she got the part about them taking inspiration from Justin Timberlake, but pretty good nonetheless, won't you agree :D