After successfully concluding his first solo live tour '2012 1st Story in Japan' back in April, SS501's Kim Hyung Jun is preparing to head back to Japan for another live tour to commemorate the release of his new album 'ESCAPE'.

The singer is scheduled to leave for Japan on August 1st and launch his tour on August 3rd, traveling to the ZEPP music halls in cities like Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo. Kim Hyung Jun will conclude his concert on the 26th with a total of 9 concerts and hopes to firmly position himself as soloist and a Hallyu star through this tour.

SWAVE E&T, sponsor of the tour, stated, "Representatives in the music industry are showing high interest in the upcoming concert and the release of the new album by Kim Hyung Jun, who has been gaining much popularity in Japan. This will be his opportunity of appealing to a broader range of fans as this is his second nationwide tour in Japan. Please anticipate Kim Hyung Jun's performances and future activities."

Kim Hyung Jun will be releasing the Japanese version of 'ESCAPE' on August 8th.

Source & Image: TV Report via Nate