Kim Hyun Joong has posted a teaser PV for his 3rd Japanese single “TONIGHT” plus revealed more bonus details. Its been nearly one year since the release of his 2nd Japanese single “HEAT” and six months since the release of his first Japanese album “unlimited”. His new single “TONIGHT” comes on 5 different editions and hits stores June 5th 2013 – PV and updated details follow.
Korean Kim Hyun Joong (26) most recently in Japan released his first solo album “unlimited” – which included previously released Japanese singles plus new songs for a total of 14 tracks. Album “unlimited” hit stores on December 12th 2012 and fans propelled it to #3 on the Oricon charts.
Kim Hyun Joong rose 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 2012 and hit #1 on the Oricon charts (release details). On August 4th 2012 Kim Hyun Joong affirmed his popularity by winning the ‘Best Asian Artist Award’ at the 2012 Asia Song Festival (South Korea).
Updated details on the special event tied to the 3rd Japanese single – the “Kim Hyun Joong Live & Outdoor Fireworks!” will be held two days September 15th and 16th 2013 at Yokohama Bay Red Brick Park Amphitheater. Fans submitting the application serial number from each of the 5 editions (5 total) to participate in a ticket lottery for the event that’s expected to draw 20,000 over the two days. Another award for fans submitting any 3 serial numbers is a set of mini pouch and clear file (see examples).
The awards application submission deadline has a revised date of June 14th (it was June 9th).
Kim Hyun Joong’s 3rd Japanese single “TONIGHT” comes on 5 different editions (Some stores offer a combined-5 edition for ¥7,800),
– Limited A with DVD that includes music video for “TONIGHT”. Special packaging and application serial number. First Press version adds bonus poster A.
– Limited B with DVD that includes music video for coupling song “Cappuccino”. Special packaging and application serial number. First Press version adds bonus poster B.
– Limited C with DVD that includes music video for coupling song “Kimi dake wo kesenakute”. Special packaging, and application serial number. First Press version adds bonus poster C.
– Limited D with special message card (1 of 5) and application serial number.
– Regular CD-only with special booklet and application serial number.
Watch the teaser length PV for “TONIGHT after the release details.
Kim Hyun Joong – “TONIGHT” – release date June 5th 2013