FANTASY BOYS, a global group that made its Japanese debut last year, announced that it will release its long-awaited JAPAN 1st ALBUM “SHINE THE WAY” on Wednesday, March 12th.
This album, titled “SHINE THE WAY,” is an album that condenses FANTASY BOYS from the time they formed on the audition program “Shonen Fantasy,” which was born in 2023 on the Korean broadcaster MBC, and includes a total of 10 songs, including REMIX and new recordings.
This work can be said to be the culmination of his childhood.
The new recordings, “Fantasy JAPANESE ver.” and “I’ll Be JAPANESE ver.” are the first songs by Japanese members Hikaru and Hikari to translate and create a signal song for “Shonen Fantasy” by the two of them. The song, which is carefully thought out to convey the scenes and emotions to Japanese fans without breaking down the nuances of the Korean language and the score, is also one of the highlights of the listener, with a contrasting balance between the refreshing, up-tempo “Fantasy” and the moist and powerful singing “I’ll Be.”
A new visual has also been released, completely changing from the school boy style of the previous work, and this work depicts each character in life-size street fashion inspired by them after school.
There are four types of jacket photos: TYPE-A, TYPE-B, regular edition, and CMS edition. This TYPE-A, a bonus DVD containing making-of footage from a photo session, and TYPE-B comes with a photo book. The CMS version comes with a photo book with a different photo from the bonus DVD and TYPE-B, so please check it out as well.
In March, it was decided that he would come to Japan for the first time in a while to commemorate the release of this work. Tours will be held at four performances in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as various events where you can interact with the members, so please check out the official website and take this opportunity to come and meet the real people.
As they meet, part ways, and take a step towards a new environment, their hopeful JAPAN 1st ALBUM gives them the excitement and energy to be able to enter the world that is expanding into the future.
Our JAPAN 1st ALBUM “SHINE THE WAY” is now complete!
The album contains songs that we Japanese members have come up with Japanese translations to help us feel the feelings of Bandi.
The two of them worked until the morning, and during the recording, they conveyed the other members the direction of the pronunciation in Japanese and the nuances of the lyrics in Japanese.
Please pay attention to the lyrics and listen to it.
I would be happy if this album will make Bandi people cheerful and positive.
Hikaru, Hikaru
[Latest release information]
■JAPAN 1st ALBUM “SHINE THE WAY”
Released on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
To reserve/purchase CDs, click here:https://FANTASYBOYS.lnk.to/SHINETHEWAY
-Backet photo-
-TYPE-A
-TYPE-B
– Regular Edition
-CMS Edition
-Contents-
DISC1: CD *Contains 10 songs in all formats
1.Fantasy JAPANESE ver.
2.New Tomorrow JAPANESE ver.
3.Potential JAPANESE ver.
4.Get it on JAPANESE ver.
5.One Shot JAPANESE ver.
6.Pitter-Patter-Love JAPANESE ver.
7.I’ll Be JAPANESE ver.
8. Shangri-La (Japanet Jackson Remix)
9.Make Sunshine (JUVENILE Remix)
10. Feeling (Chocoholic Remix)
DISC2: DVD * Common to TYPE-A and CMS discs
PHOTO SHOOTING MAKING FILM
-Product type-
[TYPE-A (CD+DVD)]COZP-2175/6 4,950 yen (tax included)
[TYPE-B (CD+PHOTOBOOK)]COCP-42472 4,950 yen (tax included)
[Regular Edition (CD ONLY)]COCP-42471 3,850 yen (tax included)
[CMS Edition (CD+DVD+PHOTOBOOK)]CEG-102/3 6,050 yen (tax included)
* Randomly included in one trading card for each type (11 types in total)
*CMS DVD is the same content as TYPE-A, and PHOTOBOOK is a separate content from TYPE-B.
[SHINE THE WAY release event]
FANTASY BOYS JAPAN 1st ALBUM’s “SHINE THE WAY” release event has been decided!
[Event Schedule]
Tuesday, March 4th Tokyo: HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 5th floor event space
Wednesday, March 5th Tokyo: Zendentsu Labor Hall Multipurpose Hall
Thursday, March 6th Tokyo: Sumida Industrial Hall
Saturday, March 8th Kanto: Somewhere in Kanto
Monday, March 10th Tokyo: HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6th floor event space
Tuesday, March 11th Tokyo: Sumida Industrial Hall
Wednesday, March 12th Tokyo: Tower Records Shibuya Store B1F CUTUP STUDIO
Thursday, March 13th Tokyo: Zendentsu Labor Hall Multipurpose Hall
Friday, March 14th Tokyo: TFT Hall 500
Saturday, March 15th Kanto: Scheduled in a certain part of Kanto
Sunday, March 16th Kanto: Scheduled in a certain part of Kanto
Monday, March 17th Kansai: Scheduled somewhere in Kansai
Tuesday, March 18th, Kansai: Somewhere in Kansai
Wednesday, March 19th Kansai: Scheduled somewhere in Kansai
▼Click here for details on the event and how to participate:
https://columbia.jp/artist-info/fantasyboys/info/89805.html
[Bonus for purchasers of “SHINE THE WAY”]
FANTASY BOYS JAPAN 1st ALBUM “SHINE THE WAY” (released on 3/12) Buyer bonus confirmed!
▼Common benefits
[TYPE-A, TYPE-B, Regular Edition]
Ticket holder (10 types in total)
[CMS Edition]*Columbia Music Shop Limited Product
Vinyl bag (1 type in total) + Bonus talk download QR code postcard (10 types in total)
▼Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
▼Click here for details on purchaser benefits and eligible stores:
https://columbia.jp/artist-info/fantasyboys/info/89804.html
[LIVE/EVENT Information]
“FANTASY BOYS JAPAN TOUR 2025
Friday, March 7th, 2025 Zepp Osaka Bayside (Osaka)
[Part 1]Doors open 13:00/Show starts 14:00
[Part 2]Doors open 17:30/Show starts 18:30
Sunday, March 9th, 2025 Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) (Tokyo)
[Part 1]Doors open 13:00/Show starts 14:00
[Part 2]Doors open 17:30/Show starts 18:30
*The fastest advance lottery for the fan club will begin accepting applications from 6:00pm on Thursday, February 6th.
For live information and ticket details, please visit the official website
[Official website/SNS]
YouTube> https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyBoys__Official
X> https://twitter.com/fantasyboys_twt
X> https://twitter.com/fantasyboys_jp * JP
Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/official_fantasyboys
Instagram> https://instagram.com/fantasyboys_jp/ * JP
Tik Tok> https://www.tiktok.com/@official_fantasyboys
Tik Tok> https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasyboys_jp* JP
Label> https://columbia.jp/artist-info/fantasyboys/
[PROFILE]
“FANTASY BOYS” is the final debut group that was selected by fan votes for the boys group survival audition program “Shonen Fantasy: After School Tokimeki Season 2” which was broadcast on the Korean broadcasting station MBC.
Fantasy boys who have always dreamed of being by their side. It contains the meaning of 10 boys who satisfy everyone’s fantasy. The members include 10 members, including two Japanese members, Kang Min-seo, Lee Han-bin, Hikaru, Lynch, Hikaru, Kim Woo-seok, Hong Sung-min, Oh Hyun-tae, Kim Gyu-rae and K-Dan. What kind of fantasy will they be causing in Japan?
Stay tuned for your Japanese debut!
