TVXQ's Vocal Abilities Recognised In Japan! "They're Not A Dance Group, They're An Acapella G

On 23rd October, MBC's "Star The Secret" did a coverage on TVXQ's popularity level in Japan, saying that TVXQ is a group that ensured that "Any product that they endorse is sure to sell; as long as they release an album, it'll immediately be safe in the number one ranking in 5 minutes; to get a ticket for their constantly sold-out concerts, fans have to go into mouse-wars; they are the group that has the biggest fanbase in the company."

Something that caught everyone's eye recently: TVXQ is a hot group in Japan, and their vocal abilities are recognised in Japan. Production crew and staff who have worked with TVXQ, as well as Japanese fans all say that "We've always known that TVXQ is an acapella group. In Korea, they are recognised as an idol group for their dancing and singing, and their vocal abilities are now being shown off in Japan."

It was only when the production crew for the show was checking on TVXQ's popularity in Japan, did they realise that TVXQ's popularity in Japan has long exceeded their expectations by far, in fact, they've climbed to unimaginable heights.

Pinky candy, endorsed by TVXQ, is now selling nationwide in Japan. In the biggest Japanese music sales arena, the whole place is filled with large posters of TVXQ and The Beatles. The person in charge told the programme crew "TVXQ's albums are popular in the first place, so we will put up a special selling booth in the middle of the arena, and of TVXQ's albums will be sold there. As long as TVXQ put out a record, it's almost confirmed that they will reign in the charts, they are really popular."

A staff from Japanese station KNTV said this about TVXQ's popularity to the production crew, "TVXQ, whose popularity is shooting skyhigh in Japan, is different from the Hallyu starts that enjoy popularity here. TVXQ didn't use the Hally wave and didn't come to Japan as Korean stars; debuting instead, as a JPOP group in Japan, formed by 5 Koreans. During their debut period, like all new artists, they went around and did small-scale activities, and the members of TVXQ even went to the broadcast stations personally to promote their albums."

When they first debuted, they stood on a platform and performed in front of 30 people. Ironically, when they were experiencing this in Japan, it was at a time when they were at the height of their popularity in Korea, sweeping all the awards in the ceremonies, and becoming Korea's top stars in 2006.

They relinquished their positions as top stars, as well as their pride, and started doing activities in Japan from the bottom. After almost 4 long years of working in Japan, TVXQ finally performed on their dream stage, the Tokyo Dome, with their own concert, and are unanimously acknowledged by the Japanese audience: TVXQ is the most successful Korean artist in Japan.

[NEWS] Two ORICON Weekly 1st for Tohoshinki

Asia best group TVXQ (from SM Entertainment) are enjoying the joy of sweeping two sectors of Japan ORICON Weekly Chart at once.

Released last September 30th, TVXQ’s members Jejung & Yuchun single project “COLORS ~ Melody and Harmony ~”, had already been sold for over than 100,000 copies only in the day of release therefore easily won ORICON Daily Single Chart and no surprise, also won another 1st in ORICON Weekly Single Chart.

The single includes title tracks “COLORS ~ Melody and Harmony ~” and “SHELTER”, 2 instrumental songs, and also “COLORS ~ Melody and Harmony ~” stage version when the song was firstly introduced last July in Tokyo Dome concert, the single indeed earns a lot of love.

In addition, also released at the same day, “TVXQ 4th Live Tour 2009 – The Secret Code – FINAL In Dome” is also ranked 1st both in Daily and Weekly of ORICON DVD Charts. TVXQ once again is showing their high popularity by sweeping 2 sections of ORICON charts simultaneously.

Meanwhile, TVXQ single project “COLORS ~ Melody and Harmony ~” which was released in South Korea is also getting a good response from the fans.

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Grup terbaik Asia, TVXQ (dari SM Entertainment) menikmati kegembiraan dengan menyapu dua sektor Oricon Weekly Chart jepang sekaligus.

Dirilis 30 September lalu, satu proyek anggota TVXQ Jejung & Yuchun "COLORS ~ Melody dan Harmony ~", sudah terjual lebih dari 100.000 eksemplar hanya dalam hari rilis karena itu dengan mudah memenangkan harian Oricon Single Chart dan tidak ada kejutan, juga memenangkan yang lain di Oricon Weekly Single Chart.

Single termasuk judul lagu "COLORS ~ Melody dan Harmony ~" dan "SHELTER", 2 lagu instrumental, dan juga "COLORS ~ Melody dan Harmony ~" versi panggung ketika lagu itu pertama kali diperkenalkan pada Juli lalu di Tokyo Dome konser, single memang memperoleh banyak cinta.

Selain itu, juga dirilis pada hari yang sama, "TVXQ 4 Live Tour 2009 - The Secret Code - FINAL In Dome" juga peringkat 1 terbaik di Harian dan Mingguan dari DVD Oricon Charts. TVXQ sekali lagi menunjukkan popularitas tinggi mereka dengan menyapu 2 bagian dari tangga lagu Oricon secara bersamaan.

Sementara itu, proyek TVXQ "COLORS ~ Melody dan Harmony ~" yang dirilis di Korea Selatan juga mendapat respon yang baik dari para penggemar.

Tohoshinki First Non-Japanese Asian Artist To Get #1 On Video Ranking In 20 Years

Korean born, 5-member vocal group, Tohoshinki’s Live DVD 『4th LIVE TOUR 2009～The Secret Code～Final in TOKYO DOME』was released on 30th September. According to the 10/12 Oricon DVD Ranking, it sold 171,000 copies, their personal best for sales in this category. This is the first time in 20 years for a non-Japanese Asian Artist to get first place in the video rankings.

However, all foreign artists (who have attained this ranking) only include: Led Zepplin’s “Led Zepplin DVD” which was released in June 2003 and have held that position for foreign artist getting #1 for 6 years and 3 months since, The Beatle’s “The Beatles Anthology (Special Price Edition Edition)” which was released in March 2003, and Led Zepplin (same as above).

Also, based on the sale numbers of their DVD on 29th September, they also broke their own personal record by pre-selling 107,000 copies. Their previous records include their 『3rd LIVE TOUR 2008～T～』which was released in August 2008 and was last recorded as having sold 112,000 copies, and 『All About 東方神起 Season 3』which sold 66,000 copies so far. This time, their DVD sold more than twice that amount with a total sales of 171,000 copies so far, and broke the record for the highest initial sales for foreign artists.

This product is the Live DVD which comprises of Tohoshinki’s final stage at the Tokyo Dome, that took place on 5th July, as part of their national arena tour「4th LIVE TOUR 2009～The Secret Code～」which mobilized about 300,000 people.