Juno to make debut in Japan with a duet track with Hamasaki Ayumi

Solo artist Juno (left) and Japanese songstress Hamasaki Ayumi (right) [Media and Partners]

JYJ member Junsu's older twin brother Juno will make his debut in Japan through a duet song alongside popular Japanese songstress Hamasaki Ayumi, according to his local agency Media and Partners.

An official from Media and Partners told 10Asia over the phone on Tuesday that Juno took part in recording Hamasaki Ayumi's new title track "Why" from her upcoming album titled "Five" which will hit stores on August 31, also the release date of Juno's Japanese debut single "FATE."

He went onto say, "Juno felt this was a great opportunity to take part in Hamasaki Ayumi's song and it has given him a chance to promote his name as a singer in Japan and in the other Asian regions."

Born Kim Junho, Juno garnered attention for his talent and potential as an entertainer in November 2008 after his appearance on a celebrity dating show. He also released his debut single in Korea and China simultaneously in March last year.

Juno had held a showcase at Japan's JCB Hall which attracted over 6,000 fans and signed with major Japanese recording company AVEX.

Recently, the full-length music video for his song "FATE" was uploaded onto the official YouTube website of Japanese record company AVEX.

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