B1A4 to release album in Japan in Jan 2012

B1A4 [WM Entertainment]

Five-member boy band B1A4 will release their first album in Japan in January of next year, according to their agency WM Entertainment.

On Friday, an official with WM told 10Asia that they will unveil a licensed version of their album in Japan on January 25 of next year which will feature some of their Korean hit songs including debut track "OK" and "Beautiful Target."

"The boys are currently preparing for their first showcase titled 'B1A4 -JAPAN SHOWCASE LIVE 2011' which will take place at the Stellar Ball in the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on December 9," the official explained.

The official went onto say, "The members are perfecting their choreography and songs as well as studying Japanese."

Just last month, B1A4 signed an exclusive contract with top Japanese talent agency Pony Canyon, a subsidiary of Japanese Media Group Fujisankei Communications Group.

Composed of members Sandeul, Baro, Jinyoung, Gongchan and CNU, B1A4 (Be the One, All for One) made their debut in April this year with single "OK."

The boys recently made their comeback with their title track "Beautiful Target" from their second mini-album.

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