MYNAME names Arashi and SMAP as their favorite Japanese artists

via tokyohive

MYNAME attended a press event on June 11th for their upcoming Japanese debut single “Message”, scheduled for release on July 25th.

At the event, the boys were asked who their favorite Japanese artists were. Rapper Seyong mentioned that his favorite Japanese artist is Arashi. He smiled, “It’s because Arashi has five members and so does MYNAME. I like Matsumoto Jun.” Main vocalist Insoo said, “I choose SMAP, since each one of them is charming and has individuality. I want MYNAME to become like SMAP.”

Insoo also delivered a message to the group’s Japanese fans, stating, “The fans in Japan have given us so much support. We’re preparing a lot of different things, so please look forward to it.” Leader Gunwoo commented about the group’s song, “We also debuted in Korea with this song. When you listen to this song, you will know what kind of group we are.”

After having debuted in Korea on October 28, 2011, MYNAME has signed with Yoshimoto Group’s label YM3D for their Japanese debut. The group will also be featured as comic characters in the shoujo manga magazine “Sho-Comi”.

During the same event, the group also held a fan event including a performance of their song, a talk session, and games, getting the fans pumped up for their upcoming debut.

Source: Oricon

Tip: deprive.d

MYNAME kicks off their Japanese debut promotions with first showcase

MYNAME has successfully kicked off the start of their debut promotions in Japan!

On the afternoon of June 11th, MYNAME held their first showcase at the Shibuya AX in Tokyo with 2,000 fans in attendance. About 50 different media outlets gathered before the start of the showcase for a special press conference and spotlighted the boys’ first steps of their Japanese advancement.

At the showcase, the boys performed the Japanese version of their debut track, “Message“, and two others, “I Want You” and “Summer Party“, which are expected to be included in their Japanese debut album. All of this was followed by a live performance of their latest Korean comeback track, “Hello & Goodbye“.

After the event, the members high fived each of their fans on their way out and expressed their gratitude for their attendance.

MYNAME will be releasing their Japanese debut album on July 25th under one of Japan’s biggest entertainment agencies, Yoshimoto.

Source + Photos: Mydaily via Nate

MYNAME to make their Japanese debut in July

via tokyohive

Five-member Korean boy band MYNAME has announced that they will be making their official Japanese debut with the single “Message” on July 25th.

MYNAME consists of five members – Gunwoo, Insoo, Seyong, Joon Q, and Chaejin – who were all selected through auditions. The group trained for approximately three years before debuting in Korea with the song “Message“. Even before their debut, the group garnered attention for the fact that they were being produced by Fly to the sky’s Hwanhee, and became a hot topic with their MTV reality TV show “Ta-Dah! It’s MYNAME“.

The group held their first fan meeting in Harajuku on White Day (March 14th) this year, which sold out completely. MYNAME is currently promoting the release of their second Korean single “Hello&Goodbye“, which officially went on sale on June 1st.

Source + Photo: Oricon