SHINee has updated the information for their new Japanese album “Boys Meet U” – jacket covers, full track list, and a video message from the group revealed. Its their 2nd Japanese album and includes their 4 singles “Sherlock”, “Dazzling Girl”, “1000 Nen, Zutto Soba ni Ite…”, “Fire”, new songs, and more for 12 total tracks. Album “Boys Meet U” will hit stores June 26th 2013 – updated details and video message follow.
SHINee most recently released their 7th Japanese single, “Fire” a ballad single and 3rd original Japanese single (other singles were hit Korean songs with Japanese lyrics). The single hit stores March 13th 2013 and fans push it to #5 on the Oricon weekly charts. The group also released new Korean mini-album “Chapter 2 Why So Serious?” which hit Japan May 3rd.
SHINee had previously announced the delay and re-scheduling of their JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013. The changes were required so member JongHyun (front left) could sufficiently heal from injuries sustained in an April 1st traffic accident that required surgery on his nose. Performances originally scheduled in May and early June have been changed. Venues and changes (more details at their official website link below),
– June 28th, 29th, 30th Saitama Super Arena
– July 6th & 7th Osaka Castle Hall
– July 13th Toki Messe, Niigata
– August 3rd (June 8th) Hokkaido Sapporo
– August 17th & 18th (June 1st, 2nd) Kobe World Memorial Hall
– September 11th (June 22nd) Hiroshima Green Arena
– November 25th (June 18) Marine Messe Fukuoka
– December 10th & 11th (May 29th, 30th) NGK Insulators Hall in Nagoya
Their 2nd Japanese album “Boys Meet U” comes on two editions,
– Limited with DVD packed with music videos and additional footage. Includes 44-page photo booklet, trading card (1 of 5), and special event application card.
– Regular CD-only with 24-page booklet, special event application card. First Press version adds trading card (1 of 5).
Additional First Press bonus on both editions a b2-sized poster at most stores and online, selected stores offer a mini clear file of member solo shots (Tower Recrods, HMV, Tsutaya, Shinseido) or group shot (Amazon).
Watch the members message for the new album below the release details (jump to the previous post for their 4 singles music videos).
SHINee “Boys Meet U” – release date June 26th 2013
