[News] Kim Hyun Joong to hold his 1st Japanese tour of the new year, ‘JAPAN TOUR 2013 “UNLIMITED”‘

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It has been revealed that Kim Hyun Joong will be holding his first Japanese tour of the new year, titled the ‘JAPAN TOUR 2013 “UNLIMITED”‘ tour.

A representative stated, “The preparations for the concert gathering Kim Hyun Joong, who thinks of his fans as first priority, and his fans together is unlike anything else.”

Kim Hyun Joong is set to perform his hit songs including tracks off his 2nd digital Japanese album, ‘HEAT‘, alongside a live band. The keywords for this tour will be “communication” and “consensus” in an effort to get closer to his Japanese fans.

Kim Hyun Joong will begin his tour at Kobe World Memorial Hall on the 6th and will tour various cities across Japan including Saitama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

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Kim Hyun Joong begins with his Japanese concert tour

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Actor and singer Kim Hyun Joong finally started his first Japanese tour of 2013 in Kobe.

“Japan Tour 2013 Unlimited” is the title of his first concert, and it took place at Kobe World Memorial Hall on January 6 at 5:00 p.m.

The star left for Japan on January 5 and from that point on, he spent most of his time at the venue to prepare for the concert. He participated in stage directing meeting and checked on the sound, video, and overall flow with staff.

The keywords for his Japanese tour are “communication” and “sharing.” A representative of his agency stated, “Kim Hyun Joong always considers his fans first and made a firm determination that he will give a concert in which he can breathe with his fans as one.”

In addition, the singer planned to come up with an outstanding performance with a band music composed of upgraded stage directing and instrument through various new stage devices.

The tour is composed of rearrangement of his hits including his second single “Heat” which ranked the highest among K-pop singers in the annual Oricon singles top 100.

In the meantime, Kim is to meet with his Japanese fans as he goes around cities in Japan such as Saitama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka in addition to Kobe.

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[News] Kim Hyunjoong, Super Junior, TVXQ and more in the yearly Oricon for 2012

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For the past years, the yearly Oricon rankings have been overtaken by super group AKB46 and Johnny's Entertainment group Arashi and 2012 is no different with both groups charting high and taking the top positions again.

But what we are going through the rankings for isn't necessarily the Japanese pop artists, but the Japanese releases by Korean artists instead. And even though there are loads of them nearly each week, only a few break the amount of sales necessary to get into the top 100 of the Oricon album and single rankings.

The first Korean artist in the single ranking is Kim Hyunjoong with his single "Heat." He arrived at a 31st place after selling 202,672 copies of his single. Following closely with 184,469 copies sold, we find Super Junior and their May release "Opera." Labelmate TVXQ got to a 40th place with 175,544 units of "Android" while 2PM is at the 47th spot with "Beautiful." "Beautiful" sold 163,463 copies. TVXQ's "Still" (160,791) got just one place lower while the first girl group in the ranking, KARA, can be found at the 49th spot with "Speed Up/Girls Power." Another 2PM release is at 52, the group's latest single "Masquerade" which sold an amount of 151,227 since its release last November. Girls' Generation's "Paparazzi" is at the 58th place, with Super Junior following just behind them. The group's Japanese "Sexy, Free and Single" release got to a 59th spot. The singles sold 136,181 and 123,140 copies respectively. At 61, there's space for 121,547 copies of Kim Hyunjoong's other single, "Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy." SHINee's "Dazzling Girl" took a 71st spot, breaking the 100k number with 110,230 copies sold, while Girls' Generation closes the single rankings for Korean artists with "Oh!" at 92 with an amount of 84,814 albums.

The yearly album rankings, on the other hand, show fewer releases yet the same groups return with the addition of T-ara, Big Bang and solo artist/actor Jang Geunsuk. KARA takes the lead for Korean artists with "Super Girl" at the 18th spot. It sold 295,651 copies since its release. With 229,043 albums sold in 2012, Girls' Generation follows them 7 spots lower at 25, interestingly, with their 2011 album "Girls' Generation." Big Bang's "Alive" can be found at 31 with 187,865 copies sold, while Girls' Generation's second full length made it to the 41st place with 141,259 copies. Actor and solo artist Jang Geunsuk ends at 59 with sales of 112,276 "Just Crazy" albums. After him, it's all about the girl groups as T-ara's "Jewelry Box" was good for a 65th place. KARA's two latest releases, "Girls Forever" and "KARA Collection", are at 66 and 99 respectively.

Which was your favorite Japanese release of the year? Are you surprised by the ones that made it into the top 100?

Single
31. Kim Hyunjoong - Heat (07/04) 202,672 copies
35. Super Junior - Opera (05/09) 184,469 copies
40. TVXQ - Android (07/11) 175,544 copies
47. 2PM - Beautiful (06/06) 163,463 copies
48. TVXQ - Still (03/14) 160,791 copies
49. KARA - Speed Up/Girls Power (03/21) 158,613 copies
52. 2PM - Masquerade (11/14) 151,227 copies
58. Girls' Generation - Paparazzi (06/27) 136,181 copies
59. Super Junior - Sexy, Free and Single (08/22) 123,140 copies
61. Kim Hyunjoong - Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy (01/25) 121,547 copies
71. SHINee - Dazzling Girl (10/10) 110,230 copies
92. Girls' Generation - Oh! (09/26) 84,814 copies

Album
18. KARA - Super Girl (11/23) 295,651 copies
25. Girls' Generation - Girls' Generation (06/01) 229,043 copies, 2011 release
31. Big Bang - Alive (03/28) 187,865 copies
41. Girls' Generation - Girls' Generation 2 ~Girls & Peace~ (11/28) 141,259 copies
59. Jang Geunsuk - Just Crazy (05/30) 112,276 copies
65. T-ara - Jewelry Box (06/06) 104,478 copies
66. KARA - Girls Forever (11/14) 101,947 copies
99. KARA - KARA Collection (09/05) 70,542 copies

Source: Oricon (Single & Album)