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Having completed their “Before the Dawn” promotions, INFINITE is now looking forward to their Japanese debut next month, and they plan on using a unique Japanese promotional system that other Korean artists haven’t made use of yet.
Although they’ve yet to officially debut, the group is already garnering favorable signs of success, as their singles “TO-RA-WA” and “She’s Back” ranked first on music.jp’s ringtone charts.
On March 6th, representatives of Woollim Entertainment spoke with Star News and revealed, “They haven’t begun promotions yet, but interest from both Japanese music representatives and fans remains high. One major record store chain has a separate corner made specifically for INFINITE.”
Since their official Japanese album has yet to be released, the group is utilizing Japan’s CD rental system to promote their music. CD rentals are a widespread promotional tactic used by Japanese artists, but INFINITE is the first Korean artist to make use of it. The group aims to spread awareness about their music to both fans and music aficionados alike, particularly since they’ll also be holding their debut Japanese showcase next month.
Woollim continued, “Their modern, pop-style music must’ve worked with the Japanese fans. We decided that we would rather they judge INFINITE through their music [as opposed to other qualities], so we prioritized a rental promotion before their official album release.”
With the Japanese releases of “BTD” and “Hysterie“, INFINITE will be promoting through various showcases and music programs starting April 2nd.
Source + Photos: Star News via Daum, allkpop
I wish they didn't use "TO-RA-WA" as their japanese version for Come Back Again ^^;
So, basically it's like renting a dvd for a movie at a dvd rental store. That's how i understand it.
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Date: 2011-03-06 07:38 am (UTC)Since their official Japanese album has yet to be released, the group is utilizing Japan’s CD rental system to promote their music.
OMG, the fans' money...
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Date: 2011-03-06 07:40 am (UTC)but yay, I hope they do better in Japan compared to Korea though, they deserve so much better than how they've been doing in Korea rn.
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Date: 2011-03-06 08:28 am (UTC)at least that's how i understand it ^^;
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Date: 2011-03-06 08:29 am (UTC)but yeah,Good luck. I'll buy (rent? LMFAO) their albums in any language.
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Date: 2011-03-06 08:59 am (UTC)Even though I have mixed feelings about a Japan debut, I will be so happy if I can walk into Tsutaya and see their records!!!!
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Date: 2011-03-06 03:37 pm (UTC)i guess Japanese fans usually have to wait until a group officially debut in the country before they can listen to their CD.
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Date: 2011-03-06 03:54 pm (UTC)OP, but why don't you want them to use CBA as a debut single? /curious
VERY OT, I JUST NEED TO SPAZZ HERE SORRY. BUT DAYUMMM WOOHYUUUUUUUUNFFFFFFFFFFF. I CAN'T RN.
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Date: 2011-03-06 04:07 pm (UTC)i guess they only put the rental one in Tsutaya ^^'
oh i didn't mean i didn't want CBA as their debut single, i just didn't like the japanese title, "TO-RA-WA" from "Dorawa", it kinda sounds i don't know weeeird XD
oh that pic, namstar suddenly updated his tweet with that big tough-act pose pic, what's with that expression!?! makes me want to smack his head XD
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Date: 2011-03-06 04:18 pm (UTC)Ikr, I actually imagine it but can't help to laugh but CBA is a good debut song imo but still I don't want them to go there idk. |D
Err, me and my
forehead fetishesI can't help it. Hahaha! He tries to look ermm sexy, seductive? He's a camwhore so this is not new.no subject
Date: 2011-03-06 04:27 pm (UTC)their debut in japan is in april right?
ugh i don't know, it's so confusing (>.<)
they should've just released it there with the english title like what we've already known, it's more make sense than TO-RA-WA XD
ahaha he's definitely trying too hard to be seductive sometimes, but i can only laugh when i saw that pic XD
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Date: 2011-03-06 04:44 pm (UTC)IA with you. LOL everybody is going to Japan.
But I love his hair here. IDK
FOREHEAD!!OMG BE STILL MY HEART. Hmm, I'm soooooooo excited with their new song tho.no subject
Date: 2011-03-06 04:53 pm (UTC)Japan is like a dreamland for them, a must-to-go place for every idol group out there XD
he actually looks good overall, the hair, the clothes, just. not. the expression XD *smacks his head*
the new song, it's gonna be another mini album right?
man, they have such a little amount of time to prepare the whole thing, hope they can do well. i'm nervous for them tbh (>.<)
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Date: 2011-03-06 05:11 pm (UTC)LOL Namstar just being himself anyway we know that. You just want to smack him but in the end you'll hug him, don't deny it bb. |D
I have no idea, maybe ermm just a single release? For me, this was all planned in the first place. idk I usually think that every strategies need back up plans so maybe this is it. After all they've been away 6 months before they comeback with BTD so I'm positive that its still a good song and of course their dancing can do no wrong, they have been established that but winning in music shows is another story.
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Date: 2011-03-06 05:32 pm (UTC)psstt!! don't let him hear you, it's a secret between us (^.~)
if my memory's right, not long ago the CEO tweeted bout this being another mini album and not just a follow-up song.
but, i guess you're right, maybe this is like one of their back up plans after BTD promotion in case everything not going according to their expectations.
let alone winning, getting into the top ten won't be easy either (they need a new dorm for Infinite's sake >.<)
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Date: 2011-03-06 05:16 pm (UTC)yeah, maybe in the back corner, next to the pr0n :( man, i love infinite but this doesn't sound good.
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Date: 2011-03-06 05:25 pm (UTC)check it out here -> http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh3psomrk01qcjsen.jpg
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Date: 2011-03-07 12:32 pm (UTC)Although I'm sad to see them go to Japan-of-extremely-strict-Youtube-copyrights, I do hope they get the attention they deserve there and show up all the people not acknowledging their talent.
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Date: 2011-03-07 12:44 pm (UTC)ugh, the one thing i hate bout Japan is their YouTubephobia, it's insane (>.<)
but again, maybe because they don't really care bout having their artists gaining popularity worldwide.
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Date: 2011-03-09 03:44 pm (UTC)Right? You probably have a point there, but it's really frustrating. Japan makes SM look like jolly St. Nick of Youtube :/