TVXQ, KARA & SNSD confirmed for Japan’s “Red and White Singing Battle”

SNSD, KARA and TVXQ have been confirmed for this year’s NHK‘s “Kohaku Uta Gassen“, Japan’s biggest year-end music event.

Sankei Sports and other local newspapers reported that SNSD and KARA will join the list of attendees for the first time, and that TVXQ will be attending for the group’s third time in a row.

Sankei Sports reported, “It was already big news that Korean stars Jang Geuk Suk, Supernova, 2PM and SHINee would be performing at the event, [so it's exciting that] SNSD, KARA and TVXQ have been confirmed as well.”

The Kohaku Uta Gassen will be holding its 62nd event this year on December 31st. The three Korean groups will be joining a veritable line-up of singers, who will then be divided into teams of two (Red and White), to compete in a singing battle in front of a panel of judges.

Source: OSEN

Supernova snags $500,000 contract for ‘Talent Cosmetic’ endorsement

Hallyu group Supernova has snagged a one-year modeling contract with cosmetics brand ‘Talent Cosmetic‘. Their contract was estimated to be worth $500,000 USD!

The boys took some time off from their busy promotions in Japan to head to Korea for the photoshoot. All of the cosmetics brands in Korea seem to be intent on expanding their business overseas, as Supernova rounded out the list of Hallyu stars currently working as models for make-up companies. Some include The Face Shop‘s Kim Hyun Joong, Missha‘s TVXQ, Tony Moly‘s T-ara, Holika Holika‘s CNBLUE, and Bobby Pet‘s F.T. Island.

‘Talent Cosmetic’ is a luxury brand that has seven stores in Myungdong, Seoul alone. This is also the first time in four years that the boys have landed a Korean CF since working with SNSD for school uniform brand ‘Elite‘ back in 2007.

Supernova sells out their 15 concert tour in Japan

Hallyu stars Supernova have stunned representatives once again by completely selling out 15 concerts in 11 different cities!

All together, the seats total up to 35,000, making for an incredible feat. Maru Entertainment commented, “Starting with Sapporo on September 1st, the tour will go through Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and other cities.  Considering the fact that the tour hasn’t even started, the group is already receiving much interest.”

Supernova headed over to Japan before the second Hallyu wave really picked up.  They began living in Japan in 2008 and have set records that unfortunately aren’t as well known as they should be.  All 13 of their singles have placed in the top 6 on the Oricon chart and they’ve sold out every concert they’ve had last year and this year.

This tour in particular, “Supernova Live Tour 2011 Make It“, is their first official tour with an actual title.  Representatives continued, “Despite having to promote both in Korea and Japan, as well as having their own individual activities, the members rehearsed until the early morning.  They’re all excited for it and have even participated in the directing of the concert.”

In related news, Supernova released their 12th and 13th singles, which have both placed in 3rd and 4th on the Oricon weekly chart.  They’ve also been cast as the leading roles for the upcoming movie, ‘Our After School’, while member Sungje is working on his Japanese musical, ‘200-Pound Beauty‘ in addition to everything else.

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