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.
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.
