Smile.dk

SMiLE.dk was originally formed under the name SMiLE, but after Nina Boquist was replaced by Malin Kernby in 2000, the band name changed to SMiLE.dk. (Contrary to what that name might suggest, the girls are from Sweden, not Denmark; they are only marketed as a Danish band.) The dance-pop group is well known for their licenses in the Dance Dance Revolution games and Toshiba-EMI Japan's Dancemania albums. In 2005, according to their manager, Smile.dk had begun a hiatus due to both Almqvist and Kernby having become married; Kernby with a child on the way. However, he did not believe that Smile.dk would become defunct, which proved correct with their return, albeit without Kernby. Smile.dk's 2008 comeback was organised by American producer Jamie Thompson of [a1886271], and they released a new album, "Party Around The World". Malin Kernby was replaced by new member Hanna Stockzell, who is a friend of Veronica's. Hanna Stockzell just recently left the group as of April 2010 to pursue her career as a solo bubblegum dance artist and will be replaced by Veronica's friend Cecilia Reiskog. Smile.dk's "Party Around The World" CD was finally released in Japan in 2010 by Dreamusic, Inc. which contains not just 13 but massive sixteen (16) tracks including the bonus remixes of "Koko Soko" and "Butterly (2009 Version)". They are currently recording greatest hits album entitled "The Make Up Collection" which will be set for worldwide release very soon. This album will contain remakes from their previous hits in a brand new style plus a whooping eight brand new songs including the new hit single "Moshi Moshi" which was released in January of 2012. Also as a bonus, they will be releasing another song entitled "Baby Boom" written by Veronica and Cecilia as they confirmed that Veronica is pregnant for her second child and Cecilia as well. No further release date yet as the song is currently in production; the song was originally slated to be released in Spring of 2012 but unknown complications caused it to be pushed back. Cecilia Reiskog left the group for personal reasons and therefore Veronica finally decided not to look for another replacement instead she confirmed it via Facebook fan page that she will stand alone and continue to carry the name of Smile.dk as a solo Bubblegum Dance artist instead of her real name to avoid confusion. She also confirmed that the slated album title "Make Up Collection" is in the finishing touches status and ready to release very soon. However, she announced last November 25 via Official Smile.dk Facebook page that the new album title has changed from "Make Up Collection" to an updated working album title "Forever" which is slated for release in early 2016 along with the China Tour schedule plus a surprise single of the new album has now officially released called "Our Little Corner".