A-JAX become the next-generation SS501 in Japan

A-JAX recently became the next-generation SS501.

A-JAX held their showcase at the Stella Ball in Shinagawa on July 11. Nearly 200 reporters from such media sources as TBS, Nihhon TV, Nikkan, Sankei, Daily Sports, and Sports Hochi swarmed over to the showcase to cover A-JAX.

The media sources named A-JAX the next-generation SS501 and the next-generation Hallyu stars who will succeed SS501 and KARA.

At the showcase, A-JAX performed a total of three songs, including the Japanese version of “One 4 U,” a lead track of their debut album in Korea.

Especially, KARA’s Park Gyuri appeared at the showcase as a host and received an enthusiastic response from the reporters and audiences.

Park said, “A-JAX members are like KARA’s younger brothers. They’re very powerful on stage but actually very cute. This group looks a lot like KARA.”

A-JAX will release a debut single in Japan in August.

Source: TV Report

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A-JAX Is Back With A ‘Hot Game’

DSP Media’s newly-debuted boygroup A-JAX is back with a new single titled ‘Hot Game’. On 11 July, the single along with the full music video was released through online music portals and their official Youtube channel.

The music video also features a sunbae/senior from the same company, Nicole Jung from Kara. She seems to be involved in a ‘Hot Game’ of love with the members of A-JAX. A fast tempo, pop song, it does have an addictive catch to it.

Earlier in June, A-JAX debuted with their title track ‘ONE 4 U’. Stay tuned for their stage performances!

Source: dspAJAX

DSP Boys confirms its name—A-JAX—and debuts in May

A pre-debuted idol star, which has previously been known as DSP Boys, has confirmed its name—A-JAX.

On April 25, its agency, DSP Media announced the confirmed name of the group—A-JAX, which is a rookie group represented by the agency after a five-year break.

A-JAX refers to a heroic horse, which contributes the victory of the war of Greek and Roman mythology and denotes the group is to be a heroic figure in a cut-throat competition of K-pop world.

The seven-member group reportedly has stunning looks and strength in fantastic performances, which are essential for an idol group. Hyung Gon received a lot of attention when he appeared as Nicole’s partner at Kara’s concert held in last February.

The group released a teaser footage, in which the members appear with their faces covered under masks, on YouTube and MBC Music on April 2. Thereafter, the members unveiled their faces one-by-one, receiving a lot of attention and even cast in a endorsement model for Spris, a sports casual brand.

The group is to appear in MBC Music’s reality program, titled Making the Star-DSP Boys and make it official debut late in May.

Source: TV Report