SNSD perform “The Great Escape” & “Mr. Taxi” at MTV’s Video Music Aid Japan!

On June 25th, SNSD performed “The Great Escape” and “Mr. Taxi” on MTV’s Video Music Aid Japan stage!

Check out the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntqHs63slBI&feature=player_embedded

source:
>www.allkpop.com

SM☆SH releasing 4th Japanese single "Bounce★up" in August

Korean boy group Smash will be releasing yet another Japanese single this summer. "Bounce★up" will be released on August 3rd and will be their 4th single since they debuted in Japan with "Lunatic" at the end of last year.

"Bounce★up" will be available in a CD, a CD + Calendar, and DVD version. All three of them will feature title track "Bounce★up" and a currently untitled song. The DVD version will have a behind the scenes of the MV recording, and the actual MV. The group will be implementing the same ticketing system as with their previous singles. These tickets are to be traded in for free events with the group.

This six-membered group was put together by H.O.T member Tony An and released music through his own label TN Entertainment. Smash debuted on August 14th 2008 with their first single "Emergency."

It's been said that they'll be returning to Korea for their long-awaited comeback later this year.

>www.koreaboo.com

Idol group SMASH to release a Korean album within the year

After Tony An revealed that he was producing a male idol group yesterday, fans of SMASH (the other idol group under his agency) have been questioning the whereabouts of the band.
TN Entertainment revealed, “SMASH has been in production since before Tony An’s enlistment in the army in 2008.  They’ve made their debut in Japan first.”
SMASH, who’s currently busily promoting in Japan, previously greeted their Korean fans in 2008 with a mini-album.  While they were originally comprised of six members, the group cut down to five for their Japanese promotions.
Through Newsen, another representative stated, “SMASH will be holding a mini-concert in Tokyo and Osaka at the end of this month.  After concluding their concerts, we’ll begin discussions on their Korean album.  They will be releasing a Korean album within the year, but further details have yet to be confirmed.”
Source: Newsen via Nate