Kim Hyun Joong is getting ready to release his first Japanese album “unlimited” – which includes his previously released Japanese singles plus new songs for a total of 14 tracks. To promote the new album a digest music video has been exposed. Also details on several of the included bonuses have been revealed. Album “unlimited” comes on three editions is scheduled to hit stores on December 12th – release details and promo video follow.
Kim Hyun Joong (26) started his rise to popularity as a leader of Korean boy group SS501 and made his solo debut in 2011. He released his first Japanese single “KISS KISS / Lucky Guy” January 25th 2012 which sold over 100,000 copies the first week (release details). His second Japanese single “HEAT” released July 4th give him his first #1 Japanese single when it sold over 183,000 copies its opening week (release details).
On August 4th Kim Hyun Joong affirmed his popularity by winning the ‘Best Asian Artist Award’ at the 2012 Asia Song Festival (South Korea).
Kim Hyun Joong’s first Japanese album “unlimited” comes in three editions,
– Limited A with bonus DVD that includes music video and making-of footage for new Japanese song “Your Story”. First Press includes application card, greeting card, and calendar poster (4-month).
– Limited B with bonus DVD that includes music video and making-of footage for new Japanese song “Save Today”. First Press includes application card, greeting card, and calendar poster (4-month).
– Regular CD-only includes deluxe booklet, First Press includes application card, greeting card, and calendar poster (4-month).
Bonus calendar-posters, each covers 4 months of 2013,
Kim Hyun Joong will hold special release events in 7 cities across Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Sendai, Hiroshima) for 300 lucky fans at each. Lottery selection requires submitting all three application cards from each of the album’s First Press editions. Submit atleast 2 of the application cards to qualify for a set of 3 A4 sized clear files.
Promotional video follows below the release details..
Kim Hyun Joong – “unlimited” – release date December 12th 2012