Korean Version CDs
 

I saw on ebay that moments, inspire and carols were released in korea on 19 November 2004.

so are there any differences compared to the other versions? any free gifts, difference in packaging etc?

I've ordered the Korean versions of those singles, although they haven't arrived yet, I've previously ordered the Korean releases of Duty and Memorial address. So:

- Booklets have the same pictures, but the outside (binding, back cover, sometimes front cover) will have SM Entertainment logos
- No extras*, but nothing missing
- Audio quality is exactly the same
- Price is a LOT cheaper
* You may get a little "history of Ayumi Hamasaki" insert with a brief bio and discography, but it's all in Korean

I opt for the Korean releases when I can, truly. Nothing horribly different, and the differences are minor, hardly noticable, and not at all bad.

Just as a note, in case you're unaware or anyone else who comes here is curious...SM Entertainment is one of the "big names" for entertainment companies in Korea. It's pretty much a parallel of Avex.

A little FYI, BoA's Korean career is with SM Ent., and Ayumi releases under this label in Korea. Notice that BoA's Japanese career is with Avex? I've always (jokingly) thought that it's as if they're trading BoA for Ayumi. :laugh

Heh, sorry for drifting a bit off topic. But honestly, Korean releases are just as good as any release. If you're willing to get the Taiwanese OS versions, you'd feel more than comfortable with the Korean ones. As always, not recommended for the Japan version purists. ;)

Do the CDs include Korean translations of the lyrics?

Ah, I forgot about that! Yes, they do. The Korean lyrics translations are in the same little packet as the bio and discography. They're like little fold out pamphlets, with the bio and discography on one (long) side, and the lyrics on the other.

They fold out pretty much like this, with content on each side as I described. I'm not sure as to the number of panels though, this is a rough Paint-doodle from memory:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...989/panels.gif

So yes, there definitely are Korean translations of the lyrics included. :yes

thanks for the information!!
so it is just like hk or taiwan versions but everything is in korean :)

Basically, yeah. :yes