현중:: 3rd Japan Single 『Tonight』 2nd on Oricon Weekly; 1st Korean Solo Artiste to achieve ＞100K sales for 3 consecutive singles

On 11 June, Oricon Japan Charts released these information to the press. Congratulations!


*chart refers to Oricon Japan Chart

1st Korean solo artiste (female and male) in record to have attained the point of 100K, ie, more than 100K for 3 consecutive singles (discography) straight in a row just in its first week of release.

3 consecutive singles are:

• 『KISS KISS/Lucky Guy』 (2012.01.25) - Highest sales for a foreign artiste's debut album on 1st day; More than 100K in its first week

• 『HEAT』 (2012.07.04) - More than 100K on 1st day (137,774); 183K in its first week; 1st on Daily Charts, 1st on Weekly Charts

• 『Tonight』 (2013.06.05) - More than 100K on 1st day (101,818); More than 100K (~116K) in its first week; 2nd on Daily Charts, 2nd on Weekly Charts

『Tonight』 has attained ~116,000 (115,809) copies sold in its first week since release on June 5, 2013 (Wed).
It is 2nd on Weekly Charts.


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Source: Official Japan Site, Universal Music Japan Site
Source 2: Korean press articles

현중 :: 2nd Japan single 『HEAT(히트)』 'Gold Disc' July 2012

He has received the 'Gold Disc' award for July 2012 under 'Singles' category with 2nd Japanese single 『HEAT(히트)』.


It is awarded by the Japan Records Association when a discography has a sales of more than 100K copies.

in Korean: 골드는 음반 10만 장 이상 판매 시 수여되는 일종의 '훈장'.

in Japanese: ゴールドとは作品が１０万枚以上販売された時に授与される勲章のようなもので、キム・ヒョンジュンが７月４日に発売したニューシングル「ヒット」でゴールドに登極した。

Source: http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20120813084209410

Source 2: http://www.diodeo.jp/magazine/magazine_view.php?ma_num=1483&ma_gubun=3&selmenu=5

현중 :: Jul 15 (sun) - 『HEAT 2012 IN JAPAN』 미디어/기사 사진 (media photos)

어제 7월15일 사이타마 슈퍼 아레나에서 개최됐는 『김현중 HEAT 2012 IN JAPAN』의 미디어/기사 사진들입니다.


Media photos of 『KIM HYUN JOONG HEAT 2012 IN JAPAN』 held yesterday at Saitama Super Arena.

Source 1: Daum, Barks Japan, http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20120716120206402

Source 2: Asian Hana, http://www.asian-hana.com/2012/07/kim-hyun-joong-heat-2012-in-japan.html

Image copyright: Universal Japan

현중 :: Jul 4 (wed) - Fuji TV 『ノンストップ! (Non-stop!)』 1st 「HEAT」 Live Performance

He will be on-air tomorrow early morning on Fuji TV to sing 「HEAT」. It will be his 1st live performance of 「HEAT」 (not pre-recorded).

5000 people congregated at the handshake session (Jul 3)! Hyun Joong's Live Performance of song produced by B'z

Source: Fuji TV Non-Stop HomePage, http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/nonstop/

현중 :: Japanese/Mandarin/Korean singers & groups who will release Japanese Singles （6.20～7.11）

2nd 일본 싱글 『HEAT(히트)』가 7월4일 발매한다고 합니다.
발매일 앞이나 뒤에 있는 영향력 가지고 있으신 중화권 가수/일본 가수나 그룹/한국 가수나 그룹들 좀 이렇게 모아봤습니다. 2주치까지만 올리겠습니다.


Before 2nd Japanese Single 『HEAT(히트)』 is released, there are several Mandarin singers/Japanese singers or groups/Korean singers or groups who are influential enough that will be releasing
their CD Maxi Singles too (fight in same category).

The period valid for inspection is 2 weeks before and after July 4. The level of competition is high.

June 20 (Wed)
MISIA, New Single 『恋は終わらないずっと』




June 27 (Wed)
少女時代 (Girls' Generation), 4th Japanese Single 『PAPARAZZI』



June 27 (Wed)
KAT-TUN, Japanese Single 『TO THE LIMIT』



July 4 (Wed)
山下智久 (Yamashita Tomohisa), Japanese Single 『LOVE CHASE』

July 4 (Wed)

キム・ヒュンジュン (Kim Hyun Joong), 2nd Japanese Single 『HEAT』

July 4 (Wed)
2PM+2AM, New Single 『ONE DAY』



July 4 (Wed)
モーニング娘。(Morning Musume), 『One・Two・Three / The 摩天楼ショー』



July 11 (Wed)
東方神起 (Tohoshinki), 『ANDROID』

현중 :: 6 July (fri) - 『ハッピー Music (Happy Music)』 On-Air

He will appear on 'Happy Music' on 6 July (fri).

Source: Kim Hyun Joong Official Japan Homepage, http://kimhyunjoong.jp/media/read.php?tcode=23/

현중 :: 1 July (sun) - 『Music Japan』 On-Air

He will be on Music Japan on 1 July (Sun) as his 1st official 『HEAT』 related promo/performance.

Source: Music Japan official webpage, http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/

현중 :: 2nd Japan Single 『HEAT(히트)』 발매 기념 굿즈 (commemorative goods)

2nd 일본 싱글 『HEAT(히트)』 발매 기념으로 발매할 공식 굿즈 입니다.


Commemorative goods to celebrate the release of 2nd Japan Single 『HEAT(히트)』 on 4 July (Wed). It can be used for 15 July's commemoration showcase too!

Sold at venue of 14 July 『THE GREATEST ASSIST』 collaboration with Naoto Inti Raymi, 15 July 『HEAT(히트)』 commemoration showcase

Source: http://datv.jp/shopping/user_data/packages/default/heat-goods.html/ 

Image copyright: DATV Japan

현중 :: Naruto theme song and 『HEAT』

『HEAT』로 만드는 나루토 애니메이션 테마송 팬 작품비디오이고요. 다들 능력자 ^_^

Using 『HEAT』 song to create Naruto animation's theme song video by fan, just for fun. Suits so well ^^

Youtube video URL: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDE0MDU1MTg4.html/

Video uploaded and produced by (Credit): Rukubebe, Karenchew http://i.youku.com/u/UMjc2ODExNTY0/, thank you~

현중 :: June 14/June 15 - 『HEAT(히트)』 풀 P/V 공개 - full P/V unleashes (1080P HD)

『HEAT(히트)』 P/V was first unleashed on June 14 (Thurs) late night through TV broadcast. It is so delightful to watch, he is finally doing the rock music that he loves.

Youtube video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8KIBXQ-n8

Video copyright: Delicious Deli Records, Universal Music Japan

Video uploaded by: http://www.youtube.com/jhuniorful/, thank you~

현중 :: 『HEAT(히트)』 P/V 공식 티저 영상 (official P/V teaser video)

2nd 일본 싱글 『HEAT(히트)』 P/V 공식 티저 영상 입니다. 스타일이 완전 멋있다!


2nd Japan Single 『HEAT(히트)』 releases its official teaser video. It is cool~!!

Youtube video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH9cuU1CCsY/
Video copyright: Universal Music Japan, KeyEast Korea
Video uploaded by: http://www.youtube.com/universalmusicjapan/

현중 :: Jun 14 (thurs) Mezamashi TV - 『HEAT(히트)』 음원 프리뷰 (song preview)

7월4일에 발매되는 2nd 일본 싱글 『HEAT(히트)』의 음원 프리뷰 영상 입니다. 너무 좋네요 ㅠ^ㅠ 엄청 기대돼요!



The preview of 2nd Japan Single 『HEAT(히트)』 was shown on Mezamashi Japan this morning. It is so good and rock-style feel!! Excited!!

Youtube video URL:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHzDv37LJJk/

Video copyright: Universal Music Japan, KeyEast Korea

Video uploaded by: http://youtube.com/elleyjooong, thank you~

현중 :: 2nd Japanese Single 『HEAT(히트)』 - jacket photo & inset photos

7월4일에 발매되는 2번째 일본싱글 『HEAT(히트)』 자켓 사진들입니다.


Jacket photos for 2nd Japanese single 『HEAT(히트)』 that will release on July 4 (Wed).

2nd Japanese single 『HEAT(히트)』 information : http://ss501ode.blogspot.com/2012/05/2nd-japanese-single-heat-single.html 

Inclusive photos:

Jacket covers:

Limited Edition A

Limited Edition B

Limited Edition C

Limited Edition D

Standard Edition

Special box-set for all 5 editions bought at one shot (Universal Music Japan Store only):

Source: Universal Music Japan, http://store.universal-music.co.jp/fs/artist/pdci5001/
Source 2: Universal Music Japan Kim Hyun Joong, http://store.universal-music.co.jp/fs/artist/c/kimhyunjoong/
Image copyright: KeyEast, Kim Hyun Joong Japan Music Label - Universal Music Japan

현중 :: 2nd Japanese Single 『HEAT(히트)』 - single information (updated)

대망의 두번째 일본 싱글 정보입니다. Information for 2nd Japanese Single.


+ADD on 25 May+
-new tracks on CD and DVD Contents decided!-



Release Date: July 4 (Wednesday)

※【初回限定盤A (CD+DVD)】 (First Press Limited Edition A)

CD:
01. HEAT
02. Let's Party
03. HEAT (TV Mix)
04. Let's Party (TV Mix)

DVD:
「Heat」 Music Video


Price: 1,600yen



※【初回限定盤B (CD+DVD)】(First Press Limited Edition B)

CD:
01. HEAT
02. Let's Party
03. HEAT (TV Mix)
04. Let's Party (TV Mix)

DVD:
「Let's Party」 Music Video


Price: 1,600yen



※【初回限定盤C (CD+sticker+random photocard)】

CD:
01. HEAT
02. HEAT (TV Mix)


Price: 1,000yen



※【初回限定盤D (CD/Special Price)】

CD:
01. HEAT
02. HEAT (TV Mix)


Price: 500yen



※【通常盤】(Regular Edition)

CD:
01. HEAT
02. Let's Party
03. HEAT (TV Mix)
04. Let's Party (TV Mix)


Price: 1,200yen

Note:

*[at most online merchants] For purchasers who purchase every 1 copy of all 5 versions, will be entitled to a possible entry to a special event that will be held on July 15 (Sun) through lottery draw.

*[at DATV Japan Shopping] For purchasers who purchase all 5 versions at one go from now (May 1) onwards, they will be able to get the special DVD containing special, undisclosed footage (~15 mins).





Pre-order places that counts into Japan Oricon Chart (applicable for foreigners):

(-) DATV Japan Shopping (only Japanese) | http://datv.jp/shopping/products/list.php?category_id=199/

(-) HMV Japan | http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/1205010005/

(-) Amazon Japan | http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%92%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A5%E3%83%B3/e/B004CSODMC/

현중 :: 『HEAT(히트)』 - free showcase on July 15

7월15일에 예정되어 있는 2nd 싱글 『HEAT(히트)』 쇼케이스가 열립니다. 무료로 팬들을 초대하는 방식으로 진행을 합니다. 역시 우주신님...

A showcase for 2nd single『HEAT(히트)』that will be released on July 4 will have a commemorative showcase to be held on July 15. It will be FREE! of entry.

For : fans who buy 『HEAT(히트)』 Limited Edition OR Standard Edition


How many participants can attend : 32,000 fans will be selected via lottery


How much is ticket : FREE


Format of showcase : 2 sessions (Day and Night), about 10 songs sung (inclusive of song 「HEAT」 and new songs too)


Showcase details : July 15 (Sunday), Saitama Super Arena

Information extract: 조선일보, Chosun Ilbo, http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/18/2012051801985.html/

현중 :: about 2nd Japanese Single 『HEAT(히트)』

드디어 대망의 두번째 일본 싱글이 곧 발매됩니다!. 최고 뮤지션 비즈(B'z)와 함께 작업하다니 첫번째 싱글 Kiss Kiss 이후에 싱글 완성도 더 높게 할 수 있겠다는 점도 역시 기대하겠습니다.

아래는 게재된 기사 중의 발췌이구요.


Collaboration with best musician B'z is really exciting. Anticipate alot of this 2nd single after January 2012!

Essence Quote/Extracts from article:


특히, 밴드 비즈의 마츠모토 타카히로와 이나바 코시가 함께 작업한 곡은 비즈 앨범 외 다른 아티스트에게는 한번도 준 적이 없는 것으로도 유명해 더욱 큰 화제를 모으고 있다.

english: They are well-known to not give any of their self-produced songs to other artistes before, and unusually, they gave it to Kim Hyun-joong. (so it can be said that Kim Hyun-joong is the first)




또한, 지난 봄 김현중이 녹음을 위해 극비리에 일본을 방문했을 당시 비즈 멤버인 이나바 코시가 코러스로, 마츠모토 타카히로가 기타 레코딩까지 녹음의 전반적인 부분에 적극적으로 참여한 것으로 알려져 기대감을 더하고 있다.

english: In addition, around the just-passed Spring period of time, Kim Hyun-joong visited Japan in secret to record for this single. Inaba Koshi was in-charge for the chorus, while Matsumoto Takahiro was in-charge for the guitar parts. It was known that both of them participated in the recording just as eagerly. This really brings the anticipation level to a higher notch.



Article URL link: Sports World, http://news.nate.com/view/20120501n06680




Songs' information:


01. HEAT (finished recording) (a fast-tempo pop track)

Lyricist: 稲葉 浩志 (Inaba Koshi)

Composer: 松本 孝弘 (Matsumoto Takahiro)

02. Let's Party (a pop dance track)

Producer: Steven Lee