Thanks for that international release list, I didn't know about that.
And regarding that Korean Law, yes I've known about that one for years, and it really pisses me off due to it's stupidity and double standard that while they expect everyone to drool over their Korean idols, they don't allow it the other way around. I have wayy more to say about it, but this isn't the place.
btw, despite not letting Japanese pop culture in their media, there is a strong Jpop/Jrock fanbase in Korea, nonetheless. Bands like L'arc-en-Ciel and artists like Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi and Utada Hikaru are popular there and so are the Johnny's Ent, boys like Arashi and NEWS.
so while SCANDAL aren't huge like those mentioned, they are a AWESOME, YOUNG and HAWT! I would expect there would be at least a small but dedicated fanbase. they are definitely a breath of fresh air from the girl groups and idols, they write their own songs and lyrics, play their own instruments, Light up the stage and totally ROCK your World! all the while still totally win your hearts with their cheerful, cute and wacky personalities.
Is there someone in Korea in this forum that can comment? btw, SCANDAL never been to Korea, have they? not that I ever heard of.
BTW, regarding the Band SCORE, I found it here on
Amazon Japan .
CDjapan and Amazon Japan are 2 stores I regular shop at. listed price is 3500 Yen, including shipping.... it's around USD 50-60. which is similar to CDJapan, I guess. but thing about Amazon Japan is that they ship very fast via DHL. I live in midwest USA, and I usually have it within 3-5 days, when in stock. hope the same goes for this order. I usually use SAL with CDJapan and it took 1-2 weeks while still costing around the same USD 50-60.
While the ebay, it's a bidding auction starting @ 52 and shipping is 27, so that's 80 already. I never shop with YMM, so I don't know...
just some info to help someone out if they're thinking of buying the BAND score.
and meanwhile, I'd been listening to Happy collector and Playboy nonstop, very cute songs and quite addictive. I especially love that everyone sing/rap in the song.
MAMI lines is really

but so is everyone else.
the PV of Welcome home kinda have this nostalgic feeling to it...