~ Updated release details posted here! ~
Another Korean group is set to invade Japan – B1A4 – with their Japanese debut single “Beautiful Target”. The five boy idol group debuted in Korean just a year ago and from their second Korean EP “It B1A4” (9/2011) they pull the Japanese version of hit song “Beautiful Target”. The coupling track “Chu Chu Chu” in its Japanese version is also pulled from this EP. The Japanese single is offered in three editions and set for release on June 27th. More release details and video message follow,
B1A4 honored as “Korean Newcomer of the Year! 2011” did have a Japanese release already – their first two EPs combined into one album release with the Korean versions of songs – “Let’s Fly/it B1A4” released on January 25th.
The debut single will have Japanese versions of all songs and comes in three editions: a Limited A with bonus DVD that includes footage from live event in December and off-shoot footage from the Jacket cover photo shoot; a Limited B with bonus track “Bling Girl” and a special jigsaw puzzle piece (1 of 3); and a Regular CD-only edition with bonus original Japanese song “Ready to go”.
First Press versions for all three include a ticket for handshake event and Regular edition also includes a trading card (1 of 5). The handshake events are scheduled for Kanto region but venue not final yet.
The group will hold a launch event for “Beautiful Target” on July 1st at Kawasaki Lazona – tickets to be announced.
Be sure to check out the video message below the early release details and check back to Comtrya Sugoi for more details and jacket covers for the single.
B1A4 – “Beautiful Target” – release date June 27th 2012