2NE1, other K-pop groups to debut in Japanese music market

by Jonathan M. Hicap ( source: The Manila Bulletin )


More K-pop groups are venturing into Japanese music market, following the moves made by other idol singers. On her me2day account, Sandara Park revealed 2Ne1's new Japanese website, www.2ne10921.com . It is believed that based on the website URL, 2NE1 will debut in Japan on Sept 21.

2NE1 was supposed to debut in Japan las March with theri first japanese single "Go Away" but this was cancelled after a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on march 11. in the aftermath of the disaster, YG Entertainment decided to push back the group's japan debut. Girl group after scvhool will also debut in Japan with the release of their first Japanese single " bang " on Aug 17.

Before this, After school will perform on July 17 at the Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo. The girl group will also perform on the popular yearly concert " a-nation" in Japanese on Aug 13, 21 and 27.  After school is composed of Kahi, UEE, Jung- ah, Lizzy, Jooyeon, raina, nana and E-young. In addition, seven member T-ARA will also make their debut in Japan in Spetember with the japanese version of their hit JKorean song " Bo Peep Bo Peep"