NEWS
To celebrate the release of CHANYEOL 2nd Japan Mini Album "Tabi" (Journey), a sound check event will be held at select Tower Records Japan Records stores and venues during the "CHANYEOL JAPAN TOUR 2026 -The Route-" tour!
2026/09/12

To commemorate the release of CHANYEOL 's 2nd Japan Mini Album "Tabi," a sound check event will be held at the venues of the "CHANYEOL JAPAN TOUR 2026 -The Route-" as a special by drawing lots prize for customers who purchase the album at participating Tower Records Japan stores!
If you pre-order (purchase) the regular edition of CHANYEOL Japan's 2nd Mini Album "Tabi" at participating Tower Records Japan /TOWER RECORDS mini stores or Tower Records Japan Online during the specified period, you will receive an application ticket with a serial code that allows you to enter a sound check event at a live venue.
We will by drawing lots from those who apply and invite them to a sound check event at the concert venue!
[Event Overview]
■Event details
Sound check event at the concert venue: 50 people per performance.
This event allows you to watch the sound check before the start of "CHANYEOL JAPAN TOUR 2026 -The Route-".
Target product: Regular Edition
■Event Date and Location
・October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) Kanagawa: KT Zepp Yokohama
・October 29, 2026 (Thursday) Aichi: Zepp Nagoya
・November 2, 2026 (Monday) Osaka: Zepp Osaka Bayside
・November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) Tokyo: Zepp Diver City
*This event is scheduled to take place before each performance begins.
*Participation is open to those who do not have a concert ticket.
*You can choose your preferred performance when applying.
■ Participating stores for the special offer
Tower Records Japan Sapporo Parco Store
Tower Records Shibuya
TOWER RECORDS mini DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Store
Tower Records Japan Yokohama Vivre Store
Tower Records Japan Nagoya Parco Store
Tower Records Japan Namba Parks Store
Tower Records Japan Umeda NU Chayamachi Store
Tower Records Japan Abeno Hoop Store
Tower Records Japan Fukuoka Parco Store
Tower Records Japan Online
■ How to apply for the event
You can enter the contest once for each "Serial Code Included Sound Check Event Application Ticket" or "Serial Code for Sound Check Event Application" that you receive when you reserve (=purchase) an eligible product during the campaign period.
Please carefully review the instructions and then apply through Tower Records Japan application page indicated on the application form.
Winners will be selected through a strict by drawing lots and announced on their Tower Records Japan Members My Page. https://tower.jp/ec/Customer/Menu We will provide further details at [location/website/etc.].
Please see below for details on how to apply, the application period, etc.
[Details on how to apply for the event]
① Reserve the eligible product
<Reservations at Tower Records Japan stores>
If you reserve (purchase) the eligible products, you will receive one "Sound Check Event Application Ticket with Serial Code" for each product you reserve.
■Store reservation (=purchase) period for those who wish to receive a "sound check event entry ticket with serial code"
From opening time on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to closing time on Thursday, September 24, 2026
*Please note that the start time may be delayed depending on the store's situation. For details, please contact the respective store.
*Reservations made before the above period are not eligible for the "Serial Code Included Sound Check Event Application Ticket".
■Target Products
Released on October 2, 2026 (Friday)
CHANYEOL Japan 2nd Mini Album “Travel”
<Regular Edition> Catalog Number: SMJC-1014 Price: ¥2,750 (tax included) (¥2,500 excluding tax)
*Payment methods include cash, credit card (single payment only), and QR code payment. However, these may vary by store, so please contact each store for details. Coupons, electronic money, and point cards cannot be used.
*Reservations must be made using your smartphone/mobile phone (excluding some models).
*Your mobile phone number and email address are required to register your reservation. Emails will be sent from the domain "towerrecords.co.jp," so please check your device settings in advance to ensure you can receive them.
*If you do not have a smartphone/mobile phone, please speak to a store staff member.
*Products must be picked up at the store where you made your reservation. Please note that we cannot accommodate requests for pickup at other stores or home delivery.
*Products will be available for pickup from October 2nd, 2026 (Friday) onwards.
*The reservation period for the product is 4 weeks.
* Tower Records Japan original bonus item, "Original Photo Card Tower Records Japan ver. (1 random card out of 4 types)," is also available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be given along with the product.
* Tower Records Japan original bonus "Serial code for entry into the offline bonus event" is not included.
*Please note that we cannot hand over items after the reservation period has expired. In that case, we will not be able to refund the payment.
*Refunds and returns are not accepted for the affected products. In the event of a product defect, only the defective part will be replaced with a working part.
*Resale of limited-edition bonus items for profit is prohibited. We also assume no responsibility for any disputes between customers.
★For further details and important information regarding reservations and pickup methods, please be sure to check the following website in advance.
https://tower.jp/store/event/maekin
<Reservations can be made through Tower Records Japan Online>
Please purchase the item via credit card payment from the following product page on Tower Records Japan Online.
On the order completion screen, your order number will be displayed along with the "Serial code for sound check event application" and the "Application page URL".
*For details regarding the displayed serial code and application, please visit Tower Records Japan Online My Page TOP page. https://tower.jp/ec/Customer/Menu You can also check this in the [Notice to Customers] section.
*If you cannot find your application serial code, please contact Tower Records Japan Customer Service by [Thursday, September 24, 2026, 17:30] with your order number and clearly stating "CHANYEOL Sound Check Event Application Serial Code Confirmation". https://secure.okbiz.jp/tower/helpdesk?category_id=524&faq_id=14346 Please contact us at [email address]. Please note that if you contact us after the deadline, we may not be able to respond in time for the application deadline.
■ Online Store Pre-order (=Purchase) Period with "Serial Code for Sound Check Event Application"
September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 to September 24, 2026 (Thursday) 17:00
■Target Products
Released on October 2, 2026 (Friday)
CHANYEOL Japan 2nd Mini Album “Travel”
<Regular edition> https://tower.jp/item/8166267
*The product page will be accessible from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
*Please note that some products are not eligible for the serial code to enter the contest. When making a reservation, please be sure to check whether the product is eligible for the "Serial Code to Enter the Sound Check Event" before placing your order.
■Notes on purchasing online
*Clicking the "Confirm Order" button will process the payment immediately. Please check your card information, credit limit, address, etc. before placing your order.
* Tower Records Japan original bonus item, "Original Photo Card Tower Records Japan ver. (1 random card out of 4 types)," is also available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be shipped together with the product.
* Tower Records Japan original bonus "Serial code for entry into the offline bonus event" is not included.
*Please note that even if you selected "No" for "Request for bonus items" when placing your order, you will still receive the "Application Serial Code," but not the "Photo Card."
*Please note that we cannot accept changes to the quantity or cancellations after your order has been completed.
*Reservations for items other than those listed above, and reservations/holds/orders/reservations made at Tower Records Japan stores (Net de Kakuho) are not eligible.
*Payment method: Credit card (in the cardholder's name) only
*Coupon: Not usable
*Cannot be purchased together with other items.
*Shipping method: Home delivery only
*Refunds and returns are not accepted after purchase of the product. In case of a product defect, only the defective part will be replaced with a good one.
Please note that we cannot issue refunds or resend items if they are returned for any reason, including an incorrect address.
*Shipping will be handled for each order. If you place multiple orders, each order will be packaged and shipped separately.
*Resale of limited-edition bonus items for profit is prohibited. We also assume no responsibility for any disputes between customers.
*Please note that orders placed from overseas through "proxy purchasing services for Japanese domestic e-commerce sites" (WorldShopping, BUYEE) will not be eligible for the "serial code for sound check event application." Please place your order through your own member registration/account.
② Regarding event applications
You can apply once for each "Sound Check Event Application Ticket with Serial Code" or "Sound Check Event Application Serial Code". Please enter the required information on the application page and apply yourself within the application period.
*The serial code for entry will be a 13-digit number.
*You can enter as many times as you like.
■Application period
September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 to September 24, 2026 (Thursday) 23:59
■ Important Notes Regarding by drawing lots Applications
*The "Sound Check Event Application Ticket with Serial Code" and the "Serial Code for Sound Check Event Application" will not be reissued for any reason. Please keep them safe.
*Please configure your email settings to allow emails from "towerrecords.co.jp" to be received.
*Please note that accessing the application screen may be difficult at certain times (especially close to the deadline). The order of application does not matter, so please apply well in advance.
Please note that we cannot accept any changes or cancellations due to customer circumstances.
*Please note that we cannot answer any inquiries regarding application status after the application deadline, by drawing lots method, by drawing lots results, winning probability, operational procedures, or inquiries from overseas.
*Please note that changes or cancellations cannot be made after your application has been submitted.
③ Regarding the announcement of winners
Winners will be selected through a strict by drawing lots, and winners will be notified via Tower Records Japan Online My Page TOP page. https://tower.jp/ec/Customer/Menu Details will be provided in the "Notice to Customers" section.
■Scheduled date for winner announcement
● October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) Kanagawa: KT Zepp Yokohama
● October 29, 2026 (Thursday) Aichi: Zepp Nagoya
⇒After 18:00 on Monday, September 28, 2026
●November 2, 2026 (Monday) Osaka: Zepp Osaka Bayside
●November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) Tokyo: Zepp Diver City
⇒After 18:00 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
*Notification of acceptance or rejection will also be sent via email. If you have domain-specific email receiving settings enabled, please allow emails from the domain "@towerrecords.co.jp".
*Please note that if your application is unsuccessful, you will not receive any notification on your My Page.
*If you are unable to receive the winning notification email due to reasons such as domain-specific email receiving settings, your win will be invalidated.
*Only one person per winning notification will be allowed to participate. (We will verify your identity with identification documents on the day of the event.)
*If you are unable to log in to Tower Records Japan Online My Page for any reason, we will not resend the winning notification. Please manage your ID and password yourself.
*Click here for instructions on how to log in to My Page → http://faq.tower.jp/faq/sho w/ 1370
*Please note that we cannot answer any inquiries regarding application status after the application deadline, by drawing lots method, by drawing lots results, winning probability, operational procedures, or inquiries from overseas.
[Regarding identity verification on the day of the event]
On the day of the event, we will verify your identity at the venue starting at the designated time.
*If the personal information you registered when applying (such as your name and address) differs from the information on your identification document, we may refuse your entry.
If your child wishes to participate and you, as a parent or guardian, are applying, please register the personal information of the child who will be participating.
*Please be sure to bring identification that includes your address.
▼Details of identity verification
Please bring the following two items with you for verification on the day of the event.
1) Winning notification posted in "Notices to Customers" on Tower Records Japan Records Online My Page TOP
Please bring a smartphone or tablet with a viewable screen. (Screenshots and captures are not accepted.)
2) Identification card
[Documents accepted as identification]
■ Photo ID, one item
(1) Passport
(2) Driver's license
(3) Student ID
(4) My Number Card (Notification Card is not acceptable)
(5) Physical disability certificate
(6) Alien Registration Certificate
■If you do not have (1) to (6), then please have two items from (A) to (F) below.
Alternatively, we will verify your application using "one point from (A) to (F)" + "one point from (a) to (d)".
(A) Certificate of Eligibility (Health Insurance Card)
(B) Copy of resident registration
(C) Family register transcript
(D) Family register transcript
(E) Certificate of seal registration
(F) Pension book
*Please provide your resident registration certificate, family register transcript, or family register abstract that was issued within the last six months.
(a) Employee ID
(i) Student ID without a photograph
(c) Credit card
(e) Cash card
*Please note that utility bills (electricity/water, etc.), point cards, and various types of mail are not accepted, even if they have your name printed on them.
*Please note that copies, handwritten entries, expired entries, and entries that have been altered to be unusable are not accepted.
[Notes regarding the sound check event]
*Event details are subject to change without notice.
*Only the winner themselves may participate. Accompanying guests, including infants, are prohibited regardless of age. Furthermore, changes to the winner will not be accepted.
*Transferring winning rights to others (including relatives) or reselling them is strictly prohibited.
*On the day of the event, you may be asked to move to a different location by staff. We ask for your cooperation in following the staff's instructions.
*During the event, staff may touch you to guide you. Please only participate in the event if you understand and agree to this.
*Please note that you will not be allowed to participate in the event holding items such as fans or message boards. The same applies to wearing masks with name tags or messages written on them, or headbands with writing on them.
*Please attach name tags or nameplates to your clothing using business card-sized pins or similar items.
*The use of name tags worn around the neck, fans, handwritten papers, etc., is prohibited.
*Please pack lightly so that your hands are free.
*Please note that you are responsible for managing your own valuables, and the organizers will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of your belongings.
*Please keep your smartphone strap inside your bag. If your smartphone is exposed, it may be considered surreptitious filming or eavesdropping, and you may be denied participation.
*Please participate without holding any plastic bottles or jackets in your hands.
*Please note that the distribution, bringing in, and use of unofficial merchandise or flyers created by customers themselves is prohibited.
*Please note that we reserve the right to refuse participation in cases of inappropriate remarks, inappropriate attire, or any other reason at the discretion of the organizing staff. We appreciate your understanding.
*Please note that the organizers will not be involved in any disputes between customers. Furthermore, if any falsification of personal information is discovered, you may be prohibited from participating in similar events in the future.
*Photography, audio recording, and video recording are prohibited during the event. Even if individuals cannot be identified, if it is discovered that such content has been posted on social media or video sites, future events may not be held.
*If cameras or other devices are spotted, a staff member will approach you to check their status. Please be aware that if filming is discovered, you will be asked to leave.
*Please remove all digital watches, including Apple Watches.
*Please note that we may be filming the event on the day. Furthermore, the photos and videos taken may be published on our official website. Thank you for your understanding.
[Event Notes]
*Minors must obtain parental consent before purchasing.
*If a minor makes a purchase, it will be assumed that they have obtained parental consent.
*Please note that the event details may change without prior notice. In such cases, cancellations and refunds of product prices will not be possible.
*Transferring or reselling your winning rights to others (including relatives) is strictly prohibited. If any fraudulent activity is discovered, your winning entry will be invalidated.
*This event is free of charge, but participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the venue.
*Please note that we cannot compensate for transportation or accommodation expenses if the event ends late. Also, please understand that we cannot refund the product price if you are unable to attend.
*Please follow the instructions and precautions given by the staff on the day of the event. Failure to follow instructions may result in being denied participation.
*Due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters, illness or accidents involving performers, transportation disruptions, or equipment malfunctions, the event may be canceled, postponed, or the date, time, or content may be changed at the discretion of the organizers. In such cases, refunds or transfers of the product price will not be possible.
*Please refrain from any immoral behavior at or near the venue.
*Please note that we will not be able to accept gifts or letters at the venue on the day of the event.
*The organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents or thefts that occur inside or outside the venue. Please manage your valuables yourself.
*For security reasons, and with the safety of our customers and artists as our top priority, we may conduct baggage checks and temporarily store your belongings.
*We will not be held responsible for any problems or damages resulting from incorrect information provided by the winners.
[Inquiries regarding this event]
Tower Records Japan Customer Service
https://secure.okbiz.jp/tower/helpdesk?category_id=524&faq_id=14346