Idol group SMASH to release a Korean album within the year

After Tony An revealed that he was producing a male idol group yesterday, fans of SMASH (the other idol group under his agency)�have been questioning the whereabouts of the band. TN Entertainment revealed, "SMASH has been in production since before Tony An's enlistment in the army in 2008.�They've made their debut in Japan first." SMASH, who's currently busily promoting in Japan, previously greeted their Korean fans in 2008 with a mini-album.�While they were originally comprised of six members, the group cut down to five for their Japanese promotions. Through Newsen, another representative stated, "SMASH will be holding a mini-concert in Tokyo and Osaka at the end of this month.�After concluding their concerts, we'll begin discussions on their Korean album.�They will be releasing a Korean album within the year, but further details have yet to be confirmed." Source: Newsen via Nate