Idols who do better in Japan than Korea (Part Two)
There are a number of K-Pop stars who have gone to Japan for concerts and even released their tracks in Japanese. Here is the list of those Idols who did really well in Japan.
MYNAME:
MYNAME is a South Korean boy group which was created by Fly to the Sky member Hwanhee. They made their debut in Korea in 2011 but they became more popular when they made their debut in 2012. They released 4 singles, with the Japanese version of all "Hello & Goodbye" and "Message" as well as "What's Up" also a mini album "Summer Party." They finished house tour in Japan titled "1st Story" in March and April.
100% is a South Korean boy group debuted in the year 2012 under company TOP media with their single "We." They have held 3 solo concerts in Japan till date. 'ZEPP' tour in Japan and then their single along with Jiyoung, helped them find some fame in Japan.
BTOB:
BTOB (Born to Beat) formed in 2012 by Cube Entertainment. They released their first original Japanese single "Future." Their single recorded sales of about 70,000 and ranked second on Japan's Oricon Single Chart according to soompi.
N. Flying:
N. Flying a South Korean rap group was formed in 2013 by FNC Entertainment. Their first release 'Basket' chartered at #2 at Oricon's weekly Indies chart in Japan. In total, they have done about 8 concerts in Japan which itself says about their fame in Japan. According to mwave they had a successful debut in Japan.
F.T. Island:
F.T. Island which is also known as Five Treasure Island which was formed in 2007 by FNC Entertainment. F.T. Island's first Japanese debut album was Prologue of F.T. Island: Soyogi. They love Japan to that extent that they began a new Japanese television show in May, 2010.
U-KISS:
U-KISS a south Korean boy band formed in 2008 by NH Media. They made their debut in Japan in 2011w with their single 'Tick Tack' while their second Japanese single was 'Forbidden Love.' Their first Japanese full-length album was 'A Shared Dream' in 2012. Their 'Stay Gold' was a big success even in comparison to 'Stalker' as it was on #2 spot on the Oricon's chart 2015.
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They made their debut in 2011 in Korea but were more successful in Japan. Their Japanese version on 'Addiction' and 'Miracle' were their debut albums. The same year a survey was carried out in Japan to choose a Korean artist and came first.
CLC:
CLC a girl group was formed in 2015 by Cube Entertainment. They made their Japanese debut in April with their first Japanese EV, 'High Heels' which included 'Pepe', 'First Love', 'High Heels' and 'Like.' Their second EP 'Charisma' was ranked #9 on the Oricon Daily Album's chart.
F.Cuz:
F.Cuz a South Korean boy band managed by Tunes-Will Entertainment. It began as a four-member group but soon after LeeU departed they became a three-member Japanese group. Recently they released 8th Japanese single 'Two of Us' which was ranked #8 on the Oricon's chart.
