Se7en eyeing Japan comeback within the year

Se7en [YG Entertainment]

Korean singer Se7en is eyeing a comeback to the music scene in Japan within the year, according to his agency YG Entertainment. A PR official with the agency on Friday quoted YG's C.E.O. Yang Hyun-suk as saying that they are in the planning stages for Se7en's return to the Japanese music market after a four year hiatus there. "What we have planned so far is that Se7en will release a mini-album sometime within the end of this year," she explained. "But nothing has been finalized and we are still in discussions with our agency in Japan." Se7en, whose real name is Choi Dong-wook, expanded his singing career into Japan with his first Japanese single in 2005. He has since released six singles, a full-length album and held a concert tour in the country. He then halted his activities in the country to focus on furthering his career into the music industry in the United States. Since his debut in 2003, Se7en has enjoyed a successful career not only in Korea but also throughout several countries throughout Asia such as China, Thailand and Taiwan. ※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@10 아시아 Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>