Cross Gene releases footage from ‘Timeless Begins – Japan Edition’ event

Cross Gene has released footage from the event for the group’s debut Japanese album, ‘Timeless Begins – Japan Edition‘.

Cross Gene previously held a fan meeting in Japan’s Shibuya O-East concert hall to kick off their promotional activities for ‘Timeless Begins-Japan Edition‘.

Although it was their first fan event in Japan, it’s been reported that 1,500 fans gathered to meet them. The group also performed the Japanese versions of their songs “La-Di Da-Di” and “Sky High” for the first time.

Cross Gene officially debuted in Japan on August 12th.

Credits: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/cross-gene-releases-footage-from-timeless-begins-japan-edition-event

Cross Gene holds a successful fan meeting in Japan

Rookie group Cross Gene recently received a warm welcome from fans during their fan meeting in Japan.

Cross Gene held a fan meeting in Japan’s Shibuya O-East concert hall last week to kick off their promotional activities for their Japanese debut album, ‘Timeless Begins-Japan Edition‘, and a few photos from the event have been released showing the amount of attention the boys received at the event.

Although it was their first meeting in Japan, it is said that 1,500 fans gathered to meet them. For the fans who had gathered, the group also performed the Japanese versions of their songs “La-Di Da-Di” and “Sky High” for the first time.

The members created a fun and exciting atmosphere throughout the meeting with their witty comments and announced their official Japanese debut date of August 12th.

Shin Won Ho (Shin) stated, “We were surprised and touched by the warm response that we received from our Japanese fans. We hope to meet them again on the 12th with an upgraded version of ourselves.”

Source + image: MyDaily via Nate

Credits: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/cross-gene-holds-a-successful-fan-meeting-in-japan

CROSS GENE selected as the new endorsement models for ‘NBA’

‘Multicultural’ idol group CROSS GENE has been named the new face for the sport street casual merchandise of the ‘NBA‘!

Amuse Korea announced the boys’ new endorsement deal by revealing on July 6th, “NBA has chosen CROSS GENE as the exclusive models for their 2012 F/W season line.”

NBA focuses on turning sports into fashion, culture, and style, and is a licensed brand with over 30 characters and mascots of the NBA teams. NBA merchandise is sold in over 100,000 stores across six continents all around the world, and plenty of top Korean stars have modeled for them in the past. As CROSS GENE is known for being comprised of three Koreans and two Chinese members along with one Japanese member, the company felt that they’d be the perfect fit to represent their brand.

Representatives continued, “It’s only been a month into their debut and they’re already receiving love calls from the advertising industry. We believe that their specialty of being a global group and the members’ healthy image have created a synergistic effect.”

NBA added, “CROSS GENE has both the image of a fresh, innocent young boy, as well as a sexy and masculine older man. We feel that they’ll appeal greatly to those in their teens and 20s.”

SOurce + Photos: E-Daily via Nate

Credits: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/07/cross-gene-selected-as-the-new-endorsement-models-for-nba

CROSS GENE Accused of being "NOT K-POP"! 04Jul

Recently, Korea's leading paper, "Chuo Nippou" wrote an odd article titled, "The Golden Age of K-POP: Various Idol Groups Debuting in Succession."

In the article, one of the acts the writer touched on the most was Cross Gene, who recently held their showcase in Seoul. The band features one Japanese member, two Chinese and three Koreans. The leader is the uniquely Japanese TAKUYA, who has been featured in JUNON magazine's "Super Boy Contest" for beautiful boys in Japan. Incidentally,their management company is Amuse, a Japanese corporation. As is well-know, Amuse is a major company, home to such music legends as Kuwata Keisuke, Fukuyama Masaharu, etc.

Certainly there are Korean members, and they make up the majority. But with a Japanese leader and Japanese management, is this really K-Pop?

"Cross Gene is a collaboration project between Universal Music's Asia division and Amuse. Amuse's Korean branch trained these boys, and held their debut stage in Korea. After gaining popularity in Korea, they will go to Japan and China for promotion it seems. The manager, Hon HyonJyon has experience at some of the major labels in Korea, and his reputation on idol training is well-respected. 

However, while the Korean press has been straining to claim Cross Gene for their own in their reports, the truth is its an effort on Amuse's part to trail-blaze in Asia. "It's pseudo-K-POP," said one entertainment reporter.

In the past, mixed Japanese-Korean groups like the band Y2K (hew) have debuted in the past, but they never garnered good results. Netizens said, "There hasn't been a multinational group hit it big yet," and "Because of the rampant illegal downloading from Korea to China, it'll be hard for them to sell well," among other negative comments.

"This is a serious step for Amuse in advancing in Asia. Because of their status as one of the top entertainment companies in Japan, they will be able to do their promotions by force and bulldoze through the K-Pop environment. Amuse has already gotten their song in CMs in Macau and Hong Kong even before their debut, as well as having two members, SHIN and TAKUYA cast in a drama in Japan, RUN60. They've also done the opening theme. Honestly I don't think they'll hit it big in Japan, but Amuse wants them to sell in Korea and China and other Asian nations so they will be attacking at full force."

Are they taking advantage of the K-POP boom? Will bulldozing their way into the market work out?

Source - Cyzo

Translation - qummydino

 

Credits:  http://www.dkpopnews.net/2012/07/news-cross-gene-accused-of-being-not-k.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

CROSS GENE PROFILE

Terada Takuya (테라다 타쿠야/寺田拓哉) - GORGEOUS GENE
Stage Name: Takuya
Birthday: March 18th, 1992 (3/18/92)
Height: 187cm
Weight: 68kg
Bloodtype: O
Occupation: actor, singer, and model
Award: Judges’ Special Award at 2008 21st Junon Superboy Contest
~♥~♥~

Shin Won Ho (신원호) - PRESH GENE
Stage Name: Shin 
Birthday: October 23th, 1991 (10/23/91)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 66kg
Bloodtype: A
Occupation: actor, model, singer
Education: Dong-Ah Broadcasting College
~♥~♥~

Kim Sang Min (김상민) - ORGANIC GENE
Stage Name: Sangmin
Birthday: July 7th, 1992 (7/7/92)
Height: 178cm
Weight: 67kg
Bloodtype: A
Occupation: musical actor (Carpe Diem), singer
~♥~♥~

Kim Yong Seok (김용석) - MYPACE GENE
Stage Name: Yongseok
Birthday: January 8th, 1993 (1/8/93)
Height: 176cm
Weight: 64kg
Bloodtype: AB
Occupation: singer
~♥~♥~

Gao Jia Ning (고가녕/高家宁) - DESTINY GENE
Stage Name: J.G
Birthday: January 12th, 1993 (1/12/93)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 69kg
Bloodtype: AB
Occupation: singer
~♥~♥~

Casper (캐스퍼) - WILD CHIC GENE
Stage Name: Casper
Birthday: March 20th, 1991 (3/20/9)
Height: 176cm
Weight: 66kg
Bloodtype: O
Occupation: model, CF actor, singer
Award: First place at 2008 China HAOELDI Singing contest, popularity prize

Credits: http://fy-crossgene.tumblr.com/profiles

CROSS GENE brings out their modeling skills for ‘Nylon’

Korean-Chinese-Japanese group CROSS GENE has participated in their first ever pictorial for ‘Nylon‘ magazine.

The men have shed their charismatic debut concept for a lovelier, more youthful look filled with bright pops of colors that show off their individual charms. As leader Takuya has an ample amount of pre-debut modeling experience, he pulled off an all yellow look with relative ease.

Shin added a cute look to his black suit by adding a hat while Casper, Yongsuk, Sangmin, and J.G. differentiated themselves with loud colors like red, orange, and green. As the group stands at a tall average height of 180 cm, they all look like professional models upon first glance. Such is the reason why they must already be receiving love calls from other fashion magazines!

CROSS GENE is currently promoting their debut track, “La-Di Da-Di“.

Source + Photos: TV Report via Nate

Credits: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/06/cross-gene-brings-out-their-modeling-skills-for-nylon

CROSS GENE talks about coming together as a multi-national group

On June 7th, Korean-Chinese-Japanese idol group CROSS GENE held their debut showcase at the AX-Hall in front of hundreds of reporters from all over Asia.

Japanese member and leader Takuya began, “I’m the only Japanese member in the group, but I’m not at all lonely because I’m with the members. The hardest part is communication since I have to lead the team as their leader. We usually work out problems by having group conversations.”

Korean member Sangmin added, “It was really awkward when we first began dorming together, but we’re all so used to it now that I’ve forgotten that some of the members are from other countries. Since we’re a multi-national group, we have our own CROSS GENE language. Chicken stir fry is expressed as spicy meat while stir-fried pork is referred to as red meat.”

Chinese member J.G. made the reporters burst out in laughter by mimicking Sangmin’s Gyeongsangdo ‘satoori’ (dilect).

Takuya expressed, “We’re going to work really hard starting with our showcase today. We’re starting in Korea but we do have Japanese promotions planned in the future. We hope to meet you in a variety of ways other than just music so we ask that you give us your support.”

The boys kicked off their showcase with their title track, “La-Di Da-Di“, before going on to perform other tracks off of their album like “Sky High“, “For This Love“, and “My Lady“, exhibiting perfect choreography synchronization and vocal talent with each performance.

Source + Photos: OSEN

Credits: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/06/cross-gene-talks-about-coming-together-as-a-multi-national-group

Korean-Chinese-Japanese boy group CROSS GENE unveils their members

A Korean, Chinese, and Japanese unit boy band named CROSS GENE has been unveiled to the public with the release of the member photos.

The group is comprised of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese members like Shin Won Ho, who has made himself known through his appearances in various dramas and CFs, model/actor Takuya, who also starred in the Asia special of the variety show ‘Dream Team‘, and four others, Casper, Sangmin, J.G., and Yongsuk.

Amuse Korea Entertainment explained, “The members of CROSS GENE have outstanding visuals and charms, so we ask for your support and anticipation.”

Their name stands for the group’s ability to “cross the superior genes of each country to create one perfect group.”

CROSS GENE will be making their debut with a showcase at AX Korea on June 7th.

Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver