EXO named 2014′s bestselling K-pop artist in Japan

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SM Entertainment's male megagroup EXO was recently reported as the biggest selling K-pop artist in Japan in 2014, according to a major Japanese music store.

Soompi reported that in the "2014 K-Pop Bestsellers" list released by Tower Records on November 1, the successful idol group's "Overdose" was this year's bestselling among K-pop records this year. According to the report, the album topped the store's pre-order, daily, and weekly charts.

Junho of 2PM is in second place, with his solo Japanese album "Feel." The album topped the music store's world album chart with all its tracks after it was released in July.

Meanwhile EXO seniors and label mates in SM Entertainment took the succeeding places. Titan girl group Girls' Generation is in third place with "The Best," while duo TVXQ's seventh album "TVXQ Vol.7" is at fourth place. SHINee, another SM artist, is at fifth place with their Japanese album "I'm Your Boy."

According to Kpop Herald, EXO also outshined other bigger names in the K-pop industry such as label mate Super Junior and YG Entertainment's Big Bang.

Tower Records, which is known as Japan's biggest online music store, recognized the group for their unique style in music that has "intoxicated" fans from all over the world. "EXO firmly established its own identity," said the music store.

EXO meet up with 100,000 fans at their first event in Japan

EXO had a successful first event in Japan from April 11 to 13 in Saitama's Super Arena.  Over the course of three days, the boys held the 'EXO Greeting Party in Japan "Hello!"' five times in front of a total of 100,000 fans!

Even before this first event took place, EXO displayed their immense popularity as there were over 500,000 requests for tickets, causing the originally planned four-part event to be extended into five rounds.  

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For all the fans that attended, they did powerful performances of their hit songs like "Growl," "MAMA," "Miracles in December," and more.  They also answered questions from fans and greeted them in Japanese that they practiced beforehand.

Meanwhile, the boys will be having their 'EXO Comeback Show' on April 15 at the Jamsil Stadium. 

EXO and A Pink Reversing K-Pop’s Declining Popularity in Japan

EXO and A Pink have been named as two groups that are leading a new K-pop boom in Japan.

Media outlet Oricon Style has reported that EXO and A Pink are bringing new life to K-pop’s otherwise stagnating popularity in Japan.

According to the report, while appearances of K-pop stars on television used to be a daily occurrence, the K-pop boom has largely subsided in Japan. However, the article states that EXO and A Pink are leading a reversal of this trend. “EXO is getting so popular in Japan that finding tickets for their concerts is becoming difficult,” it states. “Many fans were there for their first solo concert last April as well as their fall tour in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Many in Japan are eagerly awaiting the group’s Japanese debut and future activities.”

Regarding A Pink, the article stated, “In spite of the recent tendency toward ier images for girl groups, A Pink is gaining popularity by setting itself apart with a purer image. The group was inundated with over 50,000 fans wanting to attend their showcase preceding their Japanese debut. Recently, they have also been the focus of many magazine and TV reports, and will also be taking the stage at the Tokyo Girls Collection.”

In addition, the report also mentioned TVXQ and BIGBANG, saying that sales of their DVDs had climbed to 8th and 10th place, respectively. It also claimed that “tickets for the two groups’ concerts were just has hard to find as ever,” and that “concerts where fans can get closer to K-pop stars are being planned.”

EXO wraps up first Japanese solo concert in Tokyo on a successful note

EXO held their ‘EXO FROM. EXOPLANET#1-THE LOST PLANET-in TOKYO’ concert from November 18th to 20th at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, where they entertained 36,000 fans with their thrilling songs, exciting dance choreography, and extravagant stage design.

There was much interest and attention, when news broke that EXO would be holding a solo concert in Japan previously. After performing in Fukuoka last week, EXO then wrapped up their Tokyo concerts successfully this time. EXO is already demonstrating their super popularity in Japan, despite having yet to launch any official promotions.

EXO started off with their debut song ‘MAMA,’ before proceeding to performing their hit songs like ‘Overdose,’ ‘Growl,’ and others, while also singing album songs like ‘Lucky,’ ‘My Lady,’ ’3.6.5,’ ‘XOXO,’ and more. They also won rave reviews with their solo stages which demonstrated their charisma, and was a great success in raising the of the concert atmosphere.

Fans kept raising their silver light sticks throughout the concert, and showed their passion. EXO also greeted fans in Japanese during the concert, and won much cheers for their effort.

After their concerts in Fukuoka and Tokyo, EXO will next take their concert tour to Osaka, where they will perform at the Osaka-jo Hall from December 22nd to the 24th.

Uh huh. They certainly have not established any major presence outside of South Korea and China. Indeed.