December to give Japan debut concert next weekend

Korean pop duo December will be holding a concert in Japan next weekend, signaling their official debut in the country, according to their agency CS Happy Entertainment on Tuesday.

CS Happy explained that the group will be performing at Billboard Live Hall in Osaka on March 28, where many world-renowned musicians such as the Beach Boys and Michael Franks have taken the stage.

December will be the first Korean singers to hold a concert at the prestigious venue.

"Beginning with this concert, we plan to establish December as a leading K-pop musician, not just a newcomer idol group who sings ballads," director Song Seung-joon at CS Happy was quoted as saying.

December, composed of members Yoon Hyuk and DK, made a splashing debut in Korea last October with their EP album "Dear My Lover".

The ballad album produced several hits including their debut single "Love Is Really..." and "Can't You Come Back", which was featured on the original soundtrack for KBS blockbuster drama "IRIS" last year.

Their latest digital single "Honesty", released on March 4, is currently ranked in Mnet's weekly top 20 singles chart.

Reporter : Yun Tae-hui th20022@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr