Korean Media News

In addition to 2PM’s “Beautiful”, which ranked #2 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart, idol groups T-ara and Boyfriend hit the Oricon Daily Album Chart, proving the rising Hallyu Wave in Japan.

According to Oricon, T-ara’s first official Japanese album, “Jewelry Box” sold 23,000 copies on the first day of its release on June 7, and was positioned at number two on Oricon’s Album Chart.

Boyfriend, who is currently gearing up for Korean comeback, released their special Japanese album “We Are Boyfriend” on June 6th also debuted on the same chart at 6th place. The album is an early treat for the Japanese fans before the group made their official debut in Japan later this year.