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BTS signs with Def Jam Records in Japan!

By yckim124 Friday, March 24, 2017 133,685 25,098 0

BTS has signed with Def Jam Records in Japan!

Def Jam Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. The American branch in the United States holds artists such as Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Iggy Azalea, Alesso, and more.

BTS used to be under Pony Records in Japan but they have signed the contract with the Japanese branch of Def Jam. Big Hit Entertainment will still be managing the group's promotions, however, their activities in Japan will be handled by Def Jam Records.

The partnership between BTS and Def Jam Records in Japan is expected to have a great impact in expanding and furthering their Japanese promotions.

Faisel Durrani, the General Manager/EVP at Def Jam Records stated, "We are thrilled to welcome BTS to the Def Jam family. It's remarkable how they have established a strong career in such a short period of time, and we wish them more successes in the years to come."

BTS will release their first single under Def Jam in Japan, "Blood Sweat & Tears (Japanese version)" on May 10.

JeonJimin • Monday, March 27, 2017

I thought Pony Canyon did enough for them with Japanese promotions (as a Japanese ARMY). So..... Why did they change labels?

jcallen • Saturday, March 25, 2017

This is going to open doors for them. Collabs please!

pricklyash1 • Saturday, March 25, 2017

They are going to be so rich

Hellotreasure • Saturday, March 25, 2017

I need to mentally prepare myself for this

Mehrvigne • Saturday, March 25, 2017

Kanye West... BIEBER??? It's about time Def Jam records signs a decent artist. :D Super congratz, BTS!!! Show the world what REAL music is and what decent celebrities are. The world needs to recognize more good people like you.

shyloone • Saturday, March 25, 2017

Congrats ma boys, another step forward in the right direction

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Somilucent • Saturday, March 25, 2017

Congratulations to bts

10thsense • Saturday, March 25, 2017

im hella fucking jealous of the people going to the us concerts im here currently watching the ny fancams and im annoyed because i know people who are going to the Chicago and California ones im just here broke, in my corner watching bts live online. Trying to be enthusiastic about my friends seeing them but im salty inside

lilwinster2k • Saturday, March 25, 2017

For a second, I thought that they were signed to DJ in America, but then I realized that these boys--except for Namjoon--don't know an ounce of English. I'm super proud of them, however, for making it in Japan. I hope this also calls for some world-wide success/recognition!

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