During the first week of March, Tony Ahn & SMASH released their first collaboration album. Their title track, "Get Your Swag On," is an upbeat dance track that they promoted on the live music shows. The two other singles included in the album were sung my SMASH alone. SMASH consists of Hyunjun, Youngsuk, Minkyu, Jeongsoo (One Shot), and Hero. 

After a long four years, SMASH has finally returned to the Korean stage. Earlier this week, SMASH and H.O.T's Tony Ahn revealed their single, "Get Your Swag On." Two additional songs included on the single, "I'm Stuck" and "Flash Back," are sung by SMASH alone. There is also an instrumental included on the single. 

While the official cover picture for the release was revealed earlier today, and a small music video teaser earlier this month, the full tracklist for Tony Ahn and SMASH's upcoming single release was also unveiled.

Set to make his comeback with boy group SMASH later this week, more news about Tony Ahn's upcoming project was revealed, as the cover picture for their release was spread through the media.

After 8 years, solo vocalist Tony Ahn will make his comeback alongside a group. In January, Tony Ahn revealed through his Twitter account, "After 8 years, I'm preparing for group activities," making many fans curious. It was later announced that Tony Ahn has collaborated with the male group SMASH for recordings and activities.

Korean boy groups 2AM, SMASH, Block B and X-5 were revealed to be added as guests to the upcoming "K-POP GOOD FRIENDS LIVE 2012 IN TOKYO" concert.

While SMASH had their Japanese debut in 2010, and 2AM just recently released their debut single, Block B and X-5 have yet to release Japanese music. It is expected that both groups will have their debut later this year.

The "K-POP GOOD FRIENDS LIVE 2012 IN TOKYO" concert will take place on March 24th, in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan also known as the Sumo Hall. All groups are set to do performances twice on the same day, with the first stage to start at 2PM and the second at 7PM. Doors open an hour before each stage.

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Tony An revealed earlier this week that he'll be making his comeback along with a group in early March. It seems that this group is none other than SMASH.

Earlier today it was shown through boy group SMASH's official Japanese website that they'll be collaborating with the ex-H.O.T member for an album to be released later this month. SMASH was originally formed by Tony An and made their debut as a six member group in August 2008. After losing a member, they made their Japanese debut in 2010 with the single "Lunatic". Their 5th Japanese single "STEP" was revealed last November.

Together with the collaboration CD release, Tony An and SMASH will also be holding a "Dinner Party" in Seoul, Korea on February 26th.

The release of the collaboration CD will be on February 29th, with more details surrounding the release, the CD's contents and promotions to be revealed later on.

What do you think of this comeback and collaboration? Are you anticipating SMASH's return to Korea?

Source: SMASH

After successfully completing their first full Japanese tour titled "The First TOUMEIHAN" early last year, the group is set to reveal a full DVD from the event.

The DVD titled "The First TOUMEIHAN" includes the performances of 11 different songs, including SMASH's Japanese debut single "Lunatic", their follow-up single "True Love" and the third release "Do it Do it!". As an encore, the group also performed their original Korean debut track "Emergency", which was released in 2008.

"The First TOUMEIHAN" gathers the footage of the last day of SMASH's tour, when they performed for their fans at Tokyo's Akasaka BLITZ on April 26th, 2011.

The DVD is set for release on February 22nd.

01. Lunatic
02. TRUE LOVE
03. Movin'on
04. 君に見える (Kimi ni mieru)
05. MO☆TO
06. Do it Do it!
07. Never Ending Story
08. Candy
09. BABY I LOVE YOU
10. 飛上(ピサン) ＜Encore＞
11. Do it Do it! ＜Encore＞ 

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Brave Brothers is set to hold an event in Japan early next year, including various different Kpop artists.

Artists featured on the event include Brave Brothers themselves, rookie girl group Brave Girls, SISTAR, ElectroBoyz, SMASH and ex-F.Cuz member LeeU. More artists are set to be revealed later on.

The "K-POP COLLECTION –Powered by Brave Brothers-" concert will take place in the Sun Dome Fukui in Echizen, Fukui, on January 29th. The doors will open at 4PM, while the event itself will start an hour later, at 5PM.

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Boy groups SMASH and N:SONIC were revealed to be attending the "New Year Kpop Select" event in Japan early next year. 

The event will take place at the Nakano Sun Plaza Main Hall at January 22. There will be two performances on one day, with the first set starting at 3PM and the second one at 6:30PM.

While N:SONIC just debuted just had its debut a few months back, SMASH has been working on their Japanese career since the release of "Lunatic" at the end of 2010. Their 5th Japanese single "Step" was released at the Beginning of November. 

SMASH is said to be in preparation for a Korean comeback though more information on the matter hasn't been officially revealed.

Source: SMASH