long line for toho's first best album

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

On the 16th, the first best album of Korean popular dance group Tohoshinki, "BEST SELECTION 2010", arrived at the stores of HMV Japan; and in front of HMV leading store in Shibuya, there was a long line of approximately 100 fans who were waiting for the album to be on sale.

According to the store, the majority of the queue was female with a wide range from students to housewives. The success of Shibuya store is said to be because it is the only store in the HMV chain that holds an exhibition of the members' costumes.

Tohoshinki's best album which comes in three different versions have taken the top 3 spots of HMV's CD album sale ranking right after it went on sale online and in store at 4pm on 2/16.

Moreover, the other HMV stores in Japan are having a campaign called the "Supporting Tohoshinki Campaign". The campain includes various projects such as "Tohoshinki's Lookalike Contest", "HMV Tohoshinki's Popular Song Voting Campaign", HMV Limited Original Presents "HMVxTohoshinki Collaborated Notebook", etc. aiming to encourage customers to purchase the album at the stores.

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T/N: Seems like different stores in Shibuya are competing with each other for the best album. They are having exhibition of Tohoshinki's different outfits at each respective store in Shibuya.

Source: Excite News
Translation: linhkawaii @ OneTVXQ.com
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It's almost hard to believe that they're at the point where they're putting out a "Best of" album.

Comments

[cityincolors.livejournal.com]

I will always love them =]

THSK forever now XD

[erbalurbal.livejournal.com]

It is so weird to me that people still buy physical cd's

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

lol i'm still not used to people buying music digitally, actually

[extraenchanted.livejournal.com]

Wow. I... don't often hear of Jpop fans queuing for CDs. Even JE fans!! Or maybe I've been out of JE fandom for a long time that I don't notice posts like these.

Congrats boys!

[xanderave.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised there's a queue because wouldn't everyone PRE-ORDER? And you don't have to buy at HMV itself.

That is not all.

[aunts.livejournal.com]

Jesus. Fucking. Christ.

Re: That is not all.

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

Yes yes yes. I saw this at dbsg and nearly jumped out of my bed with joy.

[bgurl1210.livejournal.com]

I don't think i will ever understand the need to stand out in the cold to buy a CD. I mean if the artist was there singing it maybe but other than that no I won't do it.

[bepo-chan.livejournal.com]

eh, there was a THSK exhibit. even i would stand out in the cold just to take pics of those.
not to mention all of those in line probably pre-ordered their copies already lol, judging from the intensity of their love for toho.

[herro-kitty.livejournal.com]

Tohoshinki's Lookalike Contest? XDDD I want pictures

[tribuo-venerati.livejournal.com]

I'll settle even for a mere look-alike XD lol

[jetsetlag.livejournal.com]

Boys are hot~ ^^ And growing~



It's amazing what they've accomplished while they haven't been active.

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

Oh Yunho - thank you for your visual aids.

[xcoconutncreamx.livejournal.com]

I think my understanding of the purpose for "Best of" albums in the Taiwan industry is making me a little too paranoid about what this means. I know that in Taiwan companies often throw out a "best" album right before their contract with their artist is up to wring out the last bit of money they can. Oftentimes, they come out with these albums even after the contract has ended, because all the copyrights to the songs are with that record company anyway.

Am I overanalyzing it or is this another hint about the end? :\

[roseltv.livejournal.com]

They are releasing another single after this so I don't think that's the case.

[walnuuut.livejournal.com]

Well duhh, it's Tohoshinki.

It's almost hard to believe that they're at the point where they're putting out a "Best of" album.

IDK why, but sometimes, it scares me, 'cause like, what if it's their last and stuff. Though I really have no evidence to back that stupid theory up. And I'm paranoid like that.

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

We're all a little paranoid right now.

[love-leiko.livejournal.com]

I think I see some guys in the line. Fanboys!

[bepo-chan.livejournal.com]

they grew exponentially in number ever since Share the World. i'm not surprised. xDDD

[peachinlabel.livejournal.com]

i wonder if the boys are weeping for joy after seeing this.

[walnuuut.livejournal.com]

Oh dang who's that hotstuff in your icon

[jongina.livejournal.com]

sdjahdjdhk so amazing, bbs. ;;♥

[tribuo-venerati.livejournal.com]

omg adorable icon ♥

[moonbin-is-love.livejournal.com]

and another one.. kkk


1st Day Single Ranking From 2007


1. Artist :EXILE
Title : EXILE BALLAD BEST
Released : Dec 2007
1st Day : 314,128
Total (still counting): 1,805,269

2. Artist :嵐
Title : 5×10 ALL THE BEST!
Released : Sept 2009
1st Day : 261,076
Total (still counting): 1,604,089

3. Artist : Mr.Children
Title : SUPERMARKET FANTASY
Released : Dec 2008
1st Day : 260,301
Total (still counting): 1,261,358

4. Artist : Mr.Children
Title : HOME
Released : March 2007
1st Day : 234,923
Total (still counting): 1,207,417

5. Artist : EXILE
Title : 愛すべき未来
Released : Dec 2009
1st Day : 229,052
Total (still counting): 1,239,817

6.Artist : 東方神起
Title : BEST SELECTION 2010
Released : Feb 2010
1st Day : 228.542
Total (still counting): NEW

7. Artist : EXILE
Title : EXILE LOVE
Released : Dec 2007
1st Day : 211,025
Total (still counting): 1,478,330

8.Artist : EXILE
Title : EXILE CATCHY BEST
Released : Mar 2008
1st Day : 209,892
Total (still counting): 1,287,955

cr : DNBN
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[hoyah.livejournal.com]

it's been a good news day for dbsk lol

[yo0chun-sshi.livejournal.com]

oh yeah~~~~~~

[youngbinkoo.livejournal.com]

I'm soooooo proud to be Korean thesedays, with DBSK doing so well in album/single sales AND the Olympics medals :D :D :D Bravo!

I miss Korea :')

[skylight03.livejournal.com]

I am hoping for consistent sales all week.

[fseventh.livejournal.com]

I agree with you. If the sales are consistent, 500 K or even 1 M is not a dream. Now we just need to wait and see.

[apricotvodka.livejournal.com]

I'm loving this. I want one!

[chunfacebiased.livejournal.com]

those are my boys 8'D

[miduhyo.livejournal.com]

so proud of these boys i can barely contain it, god.

[camis86.livejournal.com]

I've the same feeling. :)

[spunspider.livejournal.com]

;_; Stay alive boys. They've accomplished so fucking much. &hearts

[inori88.livejournal.com]

I was scared they didn’t sell as much as the single in the first day. I mean… 170+ is such a huge number and they did it…
God, I’m so happy

super proud of them ♥

[bitchandbimbo.livejournal.com]

yunho says he's pleased.

[zomoandzo.livejournal.com]

SO PROUD OF MY BOYS ♥

[hospitalise.livejournal.com]

re: 'akljsdf best of album = break up ;_;' - kat-tun's first album was a best of album ._. it's a common practice in japan.

[kireny.livejournal.com]

Ikr? Japanese artists have Best of albums every couple years. Its not a big deal in Japan.

Best of album always tend to sell really well

[hospitalise.livejournal.com]

yeah they fucking did ♥