Kpop group TVXQ and KARA continue to shake Japan as they have been named nominees for the grand prize of the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
The Japan Record Awards, hosted by the Japan Composers Association, announced that TVXQ's "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" and Kara's "Go Go Summer" were chosen as two of the 10 nominees for the most coveted Excellence Award.
For the Excellence Award, the two groups are up against several Japanese top artists including JUJU, AAA, Funky Monkey Babys and AKB48.
Meanwhile, 2NE1 who also reached out to the Japan public with an official debut this year, will compete for the best newcomer award against SUPER☆GiRLS, Ito Miyu and Fairies.
TVXQ has made its name on Japanese music scene with the released of their hit single "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" which have topped Oricon charts and achieved platinum status.
KARA achieved four gold record accreditation with their albums "Winter Magic", "Girl's Talk", "KARA BEST 2007-2010" and DVD "KARA BEST CLIPS". The group will be releasing their second studio album "Super Girl" on November 23rd.
2NE1 became a rising hallyu star in Japan with their successful debut this year, alongside with their sold-out NOLZA concerts.
The Japan Record Awards is held annually by the Japan Composer's Association to recognize outstanding achievements in the music market. The 53rd Japan Record Awards is set to air on TBS on December 30th.
Souce: 10asia
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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