It was initially reported in May that SHINee had been the only Korean
artists invited to the Japan’s “MTV Video Music Award Japan,” more
commonly known was VMAJ. However, with the release of SNSD’s 1st
Japanese album, it has been determined that SNSD will also attend the
VMAJ.
Due to Japan’s disaster March earthquake, the award show has been
retitled to “MTV Video Music Aid Japan” and are currently taking
donations through their website (http://www.mtvjapan.com/vmaj/en/).
In April, SNSD released their 3rd Japanese single “Mr. Taxi” and has gained a lot of popularity in Japan.
SHINee has yet to make their official debut in Japan, as their first
Japanese single will be released in late June. However, they have gained
recognition in Japan with their highly anticipated “Replay” single and
music video.
“MTV Video Music Aid Japan” will be hosted by Japanese girl group
AKB48 and feature many artist such as global pop star Lady Gaga, as well
as EXILE, Nishino Kana, Japanese rock band Monkey Majik, popular German
rock band Tokio Hotel, and British rock band One Night Only.
Meanwhile, SNSD has been have been nominated for “Best Group Video,”
“Best Video of the Year,” “and “Best Karaokee! Song” for their song
“Tell Me Your Wish (Genie).” Last year, Big Bang took home three gold
medals for “Best Collaboration” (W-inds. featuring G-Dragon “Rain Is
Fallin’”), “Best New Artist,” and “Best Pop Video” for “Koe o Kikasete.”
The award show is set to be televised on June 25th at 6PM from the
Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. MTV VMAJ will be televised in Korea,
Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the Philipines,
and 9 other countries.
Any online and mobile voting will cost 10 yen, which will be donated
to the Japanese Red Cross to help towards the Japan recovery.
Source: TV Daily