SHINee to release first full-length Japanese album in Nov

SHINee [SHINee's official Japanese website]

Korean boy band SHINee will release their first full-length Japanese album next month, according to their official Japanese website on Tuesday.

SHINee's album titled "THE FIRST," produced in a regular version and two limited editions, will go on sale in the country on November 23. "THE FIRST" is composed of 12 songs including their chart-topping singles "Reply - You are my everything," "Juliette" and "LUCIFER."

The website also revealed that the boys will hold a showcase to celebrate the release of the album though the date and location has yet to be announced.

Composed of members Key, Minho, Jonghyun, Onew and Taemin, SHINee is one of Korea's most popular male groups who made their debut in 2008 under major talenthouse SM Entertainment. The boys made their debut in Japan in June of this year with "Reply - You are my everything." They are gearing up for their concerts in Japan starting in Nagoya on October 27 followed by shows in Osaka on November 24 and 25.

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