Cross Gene is an Asian Global Unit of 6 members from Japan, South Korea and China.

Cross Gene made their Korean presentation in June 2012 with “La-Di Da-Di” (written by DJ Franke and choreographed by top Japanese dancer Kento Mori).

It is quite interesting that they incorporated various Asian martial arts moves into their dance. And just so you know, they will make their debut in Japan in March 2013 with “Shooting Star” as a digital single.

So who exactly is who in Cross Gene?

CASPER (Rapper)

Name: Chu XiaoXiang
Birth place: China
Date of Birth: 20 March 1991
Note: Most powerful and charismatic member of Cross Gene

SANGMIN (Rapper)

Name: Kim Sangmin
Birth place: Korea
Date of Birth: 7 July 1992
Note: He is the most acrobatic member of Cross Gene

SEYOUNG (Vocal)

Name: Lee Seyoung
Birth place: Korean
Date of Birth: 8 February 1990
Note: He is capable of composing songs and writing lyrics. He has a very strong heart and always has a smile on his face.

SHIN (Vocal)

Name: Shin Wonho
Birth place: Korea
Date of Birth: 23 October 1991
Note: He was an actor and model before he made his debut with Cross Gene in June 2012

TAKUYA (Vocal)

Name: Takuya Terada
Birth place: Japan
Date of Birth: 18 March 1992
Note: He may look cool and distant but he really is a very kind and warm hearted guy

YONGSEOK (Vocal)

Name: Kim Yongseok
Birth place: Korean
Date of Birth: 8 January 1993
Note: He is great at any sport and his playful character cheers up the people around him

So, after the introduction, you will be glad to know that in conjunction with their Japanese debut, you can get the Korean and Japanese version of “Shooting Star” (Asia limited edition) for the price of 1 when you purchase the song from iTunes between 4 – 11 March 2013, dates inclusive). After that, the 2 versions is available as TWO separate tracks. Check out iTunes here.

Finally, a little birdy told me that Cross Gene will release another single in April and their album is expected to drop in May 2013. Look out for it. 🙂