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Korean balladeer and entertainer Lee Seung-gi will expand his career into Japan next year with the release of his upcoming Japanese album.

An official with Hook Entertainment told 10Asia on Tuesday that Lee will reveal his single in March of next year and it will feature the Japanese version of two to three songs from his fifth full-length album "Tonight."

"Lee is putting the final touches on his Japanese single and will visit the country on various occasions to promote it though the release date has yet to be announced," the official explained.

She added that Lee is in the final stages of signing with a talent agency in Japan although declining to reveal which firm will manage his activities.

Lee made his debut with his album "The Dream of a Moth" in 2004. He expanded his career into the different branches of entertainment including acting and hosting variety shows.

He recently made his comeback to the local music scene with his studio release "Tonight" and promoted title track "Love Time."

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