Announcement!! Buy Expose Single!

[iside89]

Hey out there! Long time no see :) it's a lot of time you don't see me posting something that isn't a translation, so you must have already guessed that what I am about to write here is quite important.

If you haven't done it yet, please, *BUY EXPOSE SINGLE*.
You have probably already watched the PV, the making, the jackets on the net. Now I ask you to really, practically support KAT-TUN. 

Why am I writing this? You know I am living in Japan right now. I assure you that J-Storm is making zero promotion for this single. On the contrary, our rival, an AKB48 girl, had a handshake event, around 7 versions of the single, her posters are EVERYWHERE around Tokyo and she's slightly catching up KAT-TUN sold copies total. She's too close. I believe in our boys but this doesn't allow us to just leech without supporting.

The #1 record is kept only if KAT-TUN are #1 for the WEEKLY chart, NOT the first day as many think.
Right now, KAT-TUN need their hyphens.
This is their 20th single, they're aiming to break a new record after KinKi Kids (who are currently the holders of the World record). You don't want to let them lose it, right?! If they lose now, they have to start from the beginning once again. And it means losing 6 years of efforts. Said it in a cruel way, they won't obtain this record anymore.

A Regular edition is just 1000 Yen. It's like 8 €, a bit more than 10 $. A dinner out with friends. Show them some love buying the original version! They deserve it! (and possibly do it before Sunday, since online purchases take some days to be counted...)
Buy it for yourself, or buy it as a present for your friends to make them know KAT-TUN!


The reason I translate interviews - and videos, like I have translated KAT-TUN's zettai manetakunaru TV or the making ofs till now - for free (because no one is paying me), is because I want them to be popular and known all around the world, and I want to help the fans. I am doing this for free, so please, if you don't want to do it for them or J-Storm or whatever, do this for me ;_; don't waste my efforts in helping KAT-TUN and YOU ALL, letting them going down. I translate makings because I want to help who bought the copy to understand what they're saying.

I want to believe that this CHAIN really exists. I want to believe that my translating for fandom for free has a meaning, that being a HYPHEN has a meaning. Don't betray my expectations now!

CDJapan: LE1.LE2.RE
YesAsia: LE1.LE2.RE
Amazon: LE1.LE2.RE
HMV: LE1.LE2.RE



I have bought mine, what about you? :) Take a picture and show me your copies! XD

Comments

[seelenlicht.livejournal.com]

God, I so love you for this entry ;__;

And yesterday was seriously the first time where I was sitting there wondering whether I should just ignore that I'm broken right now and just order them all for a second time.
This is why I really would prefer to have more versions...*sighs*
There are enough people out there who WOULD buy all the 7 versions if they released them...

This is just so damn unfair with their lasting lack of promo...

But well at least I hope that we don't have to be afraid about their first spot this time, because this girl's sales really dropped today.

[iside89.livejournal.com]

They dropped but I think the copies sold during the handshake will be counted on the last day, together with the net sales :(
Right now the difference is around... 40k more or less? That's a bit scary :/

I was wondering about buying some RE to give around as presents too (instead of eating for the next days, lol)

Anyway, you're welcome :)

[kamelli.livejournal.com]

I'M WITH YOU ON THIS!! Will spread the initiative here in my country. I honestly thought of what can we do further to help KAT-TUN (aside from taking orders for co-Hyphens) when they became #2 and got seriously worried. But spreading the word won't hurt and it might mean a lot.

Thanks for this. :))))))

[iside89.livejournal.com]

The project I was said on twitter before would be cute! Like doing a LJ project in which everyone shows their copies and writes what they like most in this single, whatever it is, the pictures-the A-side-the B-side-the making-etc and then explain why :D

Feel free to link this post and copy it wherever you want ^^

[eevaleena.livejournal.com]

I'd love to buy, but I'm jobless and penniless ;___;

But since the 1st day sales was revealed, I already mention about this on my twitter that some people were celebrating this far too early. I cringed when I saw multiple post on Tumblr, already claiming this is KAT-TUN concecutive #1 single just basing on 1st day sales. They all forgot KAT-TUN 'opponent' is an AKB girl! And now that you mention it, there's no promotion for this single too! I feel sad that J-Storm neglating them, leaving them like this, but this is why Hyphens needs to unite, right?

Ahhhh.... I feel bad not being able to contribute. I'm so sorry! *deep bow*

[iside89.livejournal.com]

I noticed that too, that's also one of the reasons I wrote this entry. I don't really understand where this misunderstanding is from, but yeah, the record is weekly, not first day.
Not "an AKB girl", she's the 3rd! So she's quite popular ._.

I am living abroad so I know the "penniless" thing xD this is why I always "exchange" with something: a RE is a dinner/drinking out night with friends. I give up on that once, save money and spend them on these CDs. I think it's a fair trade and a sacrifice we can bear, giving up one party in order to... party with KT CD :P

[kazumae.livejournal.com]

Hi,

Thank you for this announcement. I am not used to leaving comments others than "thank you" because my English is not very good but there I had to speak. You taught me two things today : that the #1 record is for the week chart (I thought it was for the first day only) and, what shocked me the most, that KAT-TUN needs help. I live in France and there are some hyphens here, but I don't know how many and how devoted they are. All I know is that, from my little point of view, the fans tend to take the free makings, pv and songs without buy the CDs. I was one of them at the beginning but now I try to buy them, because I want to support them really, not only with my heart but also with my money. I find it's really gratifying for us fans to know that a little part of us, of our money, goes to them. I always buy only one version but I think, and I hope, that it’s already a small help for them, so that they can keep this record, of which we are so proud, as long as possible. So with my little influence I’ll try to exhort the French hyphens to buy that single so that they will be again #1.

So thank you for having told us what was going on in Japan and of the lack of promotion from which they suffer. I find it very sad and frustrating and I hope that all the hyphens of the world are going to mobilize for them, to return to them all that they give us.

And at last, I really want to thank you one more time for all the work you make for us ^^

[iside89.livejournal.com]

My English gets random most of the time too, so yeah, I get you ^^'

Maybe it sounded more dramatic than it really is, but yeah. I think international fans don't really know how much KAT-TUN lacks promotion, especially if compared to other groups like Kanjani8 or Sexy Zone. I've seen trucks and huge boards/posters with all other JE groups, but NEVER seen KAT-TUN stuff for either Fumetsu no Scrum, CHAIN album and CHAIN DVD, and now for EXPOSE. It's kinda frustrating, as fan :(

All I know is that, from my little point of view, the fans tend to take the free makings, pv and songs without buy the CDs.
This is what I want to fight against! I was there too, then I grew up (lol) and understood the importance of "supporting the artist" :)
One version is already a sign of respect toward the artists :)

You're welcome, and thank you for your words!

[moveslikekame.livejournal.com]

WAY TO POST ISI!
This single is awesome to nth level! And KAT-TUN definitely deserves more.

[iside89.livejournal.com]

They finally went back to a rock song as A-Side! They defined it as "KAT-TUN going back to the origin point" ♥ Definitely, this deserves way much more love!

[bellak1982.livejournal.com]

I ordered limited 1 and 2 and my sister just told me that the package arrived today.
I haven't watched the PV's and Makings yet (just the short previews) because I wanted to wait for my own copies,
so I'm really happy now :-)

Last but not least I want to thank you for translating KAT-TUN- related articles and videos. I'm from Germany and just started learning Japanese, so in order to really understand what they are saying I'm still dependent on kind people like you who spend their free time with translating and subbing.

ありがとうございます

[iside89.livejournal.com]

Omedetou for receiving your copies! :D
I remember how much I was excited when I watched for the first time on my TV a KAT-TUN making ♥ So many years ago~ xD I am getting old.

Thank you too for your kind words and support ♥

[phangsang.livejournal.com]

I have ordered all three versions but they will take sometimes to arrive where I live, like another two weeks =(
Just want to let you know I very much appreciate you translating and sharing all KT stuffs. It's one of the thing that keeps me in this fandom (besides the amazing boys) =)

[iside89.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling, I normally have to wait 1 month when I live back in my country :(
But the important thing is that fandom is starting to understand that "supporting the artist" isn't just being a fan in words, but actually buying the original products!

Thank you for your kind words! ♥

Thank you

[coldblackwinter.livejournal.com]

I actually thought of buying this next month, with this months budget running out of my usual limit.
Then I saw this, and I was, well I was in mixed emotions. Then I figured i could eat a little less this month. And now, I have placed my order and got myself a perfect birthday gift.
So, thank you for this post!

[l-kichan.livejournal.com]

I agree with you,, let's make them #1 on the weekly chart .. :)

I already bought mine.. but still waiting for my copies to arrive in my home... >,< need 6 month to arrive in my home.. well, it's a long time to wait.. hope i can be patient to it..

[blahblah.livejournal.com]

My sister and I started to buy their CD since we started on fandom (with Love Yourself) and we buy all versions for each one since CUW. And we're buying their old releases as we find them. Living in Brazil, we pay 1.5 (w/ shipment) to 2 (w/ shipment + importation tax) times more, but it's worth it. But, as much as I love KT, I won't waste money on more CDs for which I won't have use (don't know more KT fans here to give).
I'm supporting them as I can and I hope that more fans can buy their products that they're already enjoying!
When my copies arrive (they're already on Brasil!), I'll post their pic!
(I'm listening to the songs non-stop!!)

[suun-kame.livejournal.com]

Thank You for this entry :)

I order 3 version and it's already arrived yesterday :)) I don't know what wrong with J-Storm but i realize J-Storm and J&A didn't care about Kat-tun after Kisumai debut. Maybe because Kat-tun member will reach their 30 soon make they ignore Kat-tun and put all the limelight in Kisumai, HSJ & Sexy Zone because they will replace Kat-tun place someday. I hope fan will help Kat-tun with ordering at least one version. Honestly said i envy News fan because they really strong support News. I don't want compare Hypen with them but i can't help wish Hypen can be like them. Can i know how to contact to you? Maybe i will ask you for help me buy Kat-tun upcoming single :)

*Sorry for my poor english*

[iside89.livejournal.com]

You can contact me via DM on LJ or Twitter, no problems about that. Just sadly I won't be resident in Japan anymore for their next release (I am leaving Japan in less than 1 month, sadly enough T_T I'm going to miss Japan a lot.) so I can't help in buying the next single, I'm sorry :(

Yes, I think that the reason behind KAT-TUN's (and I suppose NEWS too) lack of promo is because they are getting old especially if compared with HSJ and Sexy Zone. 2 members of KAT-TUN are going to turn 30 this year, and this means they won't be in idols magazines like Wink Up, Popolo etc anymore too. :( (it seems it's a sort of not-written rule. Indeed, K8 disappeared too from these magazines).
But yeah, NEWS fandom is really supportive with their idols, I really like the atmosphere you can feel there :)

[johannatwobeats.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this post! Will RT this right away.
I bought 5 copys ( pic.twitter.com/fxugIj94 ) already but since they were bought online, they will be counted on the last day.
Atleast they are number 1 again today on the daily charts, I think that the sold cds for the handshaking event were counted yesterday (i really hope) since her 2nd day sales were so high compared to today.

The single has done better than FNS, White & TTL so far, and around the same as UW and RFU the first 3 days. But really, this song, and ALL the b-sides, are AMAZING so I was really hoping for more. I'm going to wait nervously for the last day to see how the internet sales were.

[parisa wong (from livejournal.com)]

Got your message :)
pre-ordered the regular and just shipped out to me today. DVD Jap version can't play in my country >.< and i usually have to wait the HK version to be released BUT now I decided to order the Jap version as well!

[shiharipanda.livejournal.com]

Nice, Isi!! Wonderful *_____*~~~
Your request is really touching ;3;~~ Impossible to not get sensibilized ;A;

It's like I always say... it's not so impossible to buy their singles ><''
Just a little of sacrifices... like you said: a meal, for example. For all hyphens that say they LOVE KAT-TUN SO MUCH, this is the minimum we can do as FANS :(
Especially us, international fans... we can't go to concerts, events, watch TV to increase the ratings, and buy so many products like people who live in Japan... at least, there are shops like CDJapan and Yesasia that make our lives easier to purchase CDs and DVDs, because the normal shipping cost for a not comercial purpose is TOO EXPENSIVE. *oi, the person who really lives on the opposite side of Japan XD*

And for you, Isi, you know I don't have words how grateful I'm for you for all those years.
It's not "just a translation". It's communication, connection and, especially, love (Holy purple cow, I'm so cheesy!!!!!!! *bricked*)
I'm sure the Maquia's translations aren't "Holy Moment" only for me. XD Those words that make me admire and love Kame more and more. (even when he says something I don't appreciate so much.. well, he isn't flawless :B)
Or all Koki spams~ When I see the original jweb I always think "Isi will cry" "oh... Isi will be happy for the short one xD" hauhuahauhuaha Little by little Koki got our hearts with his warm words *-*~
And all those makings we always think "KAT-TUN, why you so dorky???????" We love their silliness XD~

So I really hope we/you won't get sad with this amazing single release!!!!! \\>_______<//

[estalda.livejournal.com]

Great post, Isi! ♥
I don't like the fans who just say 'oh, I love them so much!' and do nothing. Just words. Where is love? Love them - prove it, so I think.
In Russia we have other DVD region than in Japan, but really it is not a problem. Everyone knows that region is changeable. Finally, it is possible to buy another DVD-rom for japanese dvds, as I did it myself.
My 3 copies are shipping to my country now. (So I could post the picture later )))
I have all relises since White, when I got to know about KAT-TUN. Not because I have so much excess money. I just want to say my beloved boys 'thank you' for all the positive emotions they give, for all their efforts. It's the least I should do. We should do. Aren't we hyphens after all?

[ecatheriina.livejournal.com]

Agree! agree!! ;u; <3 I'll help to (how I saw on twitter) *spread the word*!!

[sonorose.livejournal.com]

(http://tinypic.com?ref=2uh38r9)
Thank you for making a post about this!

And a tip from and for the penniless:
CDJapan are rather generous with giving out points - which you basically can use as money. You get them whenever you buy something over a certain sum or it's your birthday month, or sometimes just for the sake of it XD. Just register an account, I've saved up enough to get free shipping on occasion and usually get items cheaper. Gotta love their system.

[iside89.livejournal.com]

Gotta love the gif used, LOL. Total win! XD

Thank to you for reading~

[blackdevil2722.livejournal.com]

First of all, thank you so much for writing this ;_;

Personally, I'm an AKB48 fan. I'm far from being an Yukirin Oshi, but everyone should know how damn popular she is and how her recent "scandal" is just going to make her stand out even more. Many hyphens might not know exactly who she is but they should fear her. Like you mentioned, 3rd (from amongst 400+ girls) is mad.

But despite being a huge AKB fan, KAT-TUN is and will always be 10 notches up for me. They are the first boyband I've been so hooked on, even till this day. I've pre-ordered one of each version and all I'm doing now is waiting for it to reach me. The feeling of having the original CDs physically, the anticipation of waiting to get the songs rather than simply downloading them...it's wonderful. More hyphens need to feel that.

Thank you for this kind reminder post. It's made me feel more love for KAT-TUN and just how much I want to see these boys top the charts, not just this round, but for every other release they have. I've been buying every single copy of their CDs and DVDs since White X'Mas and this strengthens my belief that if we Hyphens have made it happen for the past 6 years...we can definitely do it this time too.

[yuijbj.livejournal.com]

Waiting for them to reach me in Thailand. >.<
3 copies for myself and another 2 copies as game prizes on my KT website.

[x-kawasemi-x.livejournal.com]

I ordered it in January.
I hope they will succeed.
I am very grateful for your work hard, and I'm sure that a lot of help with that, the boys ^ - ^

My English knowledge is bad, but the google a translator helps a lot for me xD

Thank you so much for everything!!!

[darkangelhome.livejournal.com]

Agreee with you dear, ı ordered L1 version. I always giving one version order. I'm living Turkey and therese not so much Hyphens here. :(

[naricina.livejournal.com]

You're so touching, pretty. I already bought my 3 versions of the single (even if in Spain they're making us pay 26€ because of taxes= I paid more than 100€ for 3 editions ;___;) but anyway. Could I add another idea to yours? It might happen some of the fans don't buy it because they can't pay for the taxes+parcel, etc... it could be a nice idea if someone (like you?) could buy it phisically there. I mean if they can send you the money (whatever the method) you can buy it. it's less than 7€ with the current change of money. Ok, they might not have it phisically but they can help yo u to buy more copies. And you can still keep it just in case they have more money in the future to sent it, or even to give it in person (Italy or Japan?)

I have said before... but I remember (all Isi's readers) if some of you need help to buy by internet or to buy the single itself, I have a friend there, she could buy it this week and give it to you if you have in mind going to Japan during 2013.

;____; I'd be so glad if we made them buy even 1 more copy.

Thanks for your hard work :**************

[hanizawa-yuuki.livejournal.com]

This is the first time I saw a real passion Hyphens :D
I was really touched by this post :D
Well, I'd already recieve my copy and I will show you now :D
Thank you for every thing you did for us and KAT-TUN :D
I live in Vietnam so I really don't know about the lacking promotion of KAT-TUN' stuff. I just thought it's the normal PR for all the artists in Japan. Thank you for letting me know this :D Thought I often buy their CDs because of my love for them. Because KAT-TUN is the artists who I respect the most until now :D
Here is all I have :D
Thanks again ne~~. I will keep supporting KAT-TUN from now on :D And I'm trying my best to make my dream comes true, a dream to coming to Japan and say "Thank you" to KAT-TUN in person :D
I'm really glad because I can make a real passion Hyphen like you, which is really rare to see in my country.
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[hanizawa-yuuki.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that I write this comment in hurry, so I mistaken something, and english is not my tongue language >_<
The last sentence I mean that I am really glad to meet you:D
And I want to say one more thing. Everything you did make me respect you as a real Hyphens of KAT-TUN :)
These days in my country, I often see someone called themselves Hyphen of KAT-TUN whenever they want, without understand the meaning of that word. So when I can see a true Hyphen like you, I am really happy :)
Thank you so much ne~~ :D

[iside89.livejournal.com]

Answering here for both messages :D
English isn't my first language either so don't worry!
I am so glad that the message reached you! And I really hope that international fans start learning being more supportive in practical ways too ^^

I am touched by your comment about me *blushes* thank you!

[cchristianee.livejournal.com]

My number one reason to think downloads, etc. shouldn't be shared until at least like 3 months after the release lol am I being too harsh??..
There are few things that hurt me more than having people not buy KAT-TUN's releases. It really does make me sick to my core. Ok, so; I'm sure about 15% actually can't afford it.. but then there's the 75% that "can't" afford it.

I'm a student living by myself in Tokyo, and I don't try making myself into a saint or anything.. But I always, always, manage to find the money to support KAT-TUN. Loyalty and forever support aren't things you practise whenever you feel like it.. And it's like you said; it's like going out one day to eat with your friends.

I need to end that rant off with this though: Isn't buying their releases and supporting them kind of what being a Hyphen is all about? If you don't go to their concerts, you don't buy their CDs or DVDs, or anything else really.. Then, idk.. If all you do is download their stuff online. I might call that a fan, but I'm sorry, to me that's no supporter. To me; that's no Hyphen.

And, yeah.. Close to no promo whatsoever :<

As for copies; I bought 6. Three for myself, and 3 for the giveaway I'm hosting. ♥ ♪

[cchristianee.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I'm sorry for typos. But.....

It's 04:10!! Bed, I love you.