[NEWS] TVXQ's 'Triangle' album experiences increase in sales | Seoul Central court DISMISSES both lawsuits filed by SM Entertainment against JYJ

Recently, TVXQ’s debut album ‘Hug‘ jumped its way up to second place on the Hanteo real-time album sales chart.

As it’s been seven years since their debut album was released, what could be the explanation for this sudden increase in sales?

As all of you know, the group made its comeback with just two members, Yunho and Changmin, after three of its members - Junsu, Jaejoong and Yoochun - left the agency to form their own unit, ‘JYJ‘. Before the beginning of this mess, the group promoted in Japan for a long period of time, giving fans no chance to see them on Korean variety shows. They were heartbroken to see that the group split into two before returning to Korea, as they would not be shown together as five.

However, with the current promotions of the TVXQ duo, fans have been able to see them on numerous variety shows, such as SBS’s ‘Running Man’, KBS’s ‘Happy Together’, and SBS’s ‘Strong Heart’. This gave them incredible exposure to the public once again, resulting in many new fans who have little knowledge of the group’s history.

One reason for the sudden rise in sales for the group’s debut album is partly due to these new fans, who are curious about the group’s past and how they started their career.

Currently, both TVXQ’s ‘Keep Your Head Down Special Edition’ and ‘Hug’ is ranked high on the Hanteo charts.

Source: Newsen, allkpop
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On February 17th, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed both lawsuits filed by SM Entertainment against JYJ.

To recap, SM Entertainment filed an objection on October 27th, 2009, claiming that the Seoul Central District Court’s order to prevent them from interfering with JYJ’s individual activities was illegal.

The court rejected SM’s injunction objection application by stating, “The exclusive contract between SM and JYJ forces the celebrity to become subordinate to the agency without any discretion. JYJ has no option but to follow SM’s actions due to the subordinate rank they are forced under in the power of SM. A long-term subordinate contract cannot be justified by the risks the agency took in investments, as well as international advancements.”

They continued, ”Aside from the long-term contract terms, SM’s ability to supervise and direct every move made by JYJ, as well as the clause claiming that JYJ must repay for losses only emphasizes the subordinate positions of JYJ in the contract, so the injunction is invalid.”

Regarding the second injunction filed by SM Entertainment, asking the court to suspend JYJ’s contract with CJES Entertainment, the court replied by saying that the injunction is invalid since SM Entertainment was ordered on October 27th, 2009 that they were to not interfere with JYJ’s individual activities, and their injunction was in breach of that order.

Baek Chang Ju, CEO of CJES Entertainment, commented, “We consider it a victory of truth and hope that their activities are no longer hindered by forced accusations of double contracts. We will be working hard to show only the best side of JYJ to the public. I would like to thank the JYJ members and the staff for consistently battling a tiring fight against Goliath.”

In conclusion, the exclusive contract between SM and JYJ is invalid, and JYJ’s individual activities are legal.

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[UPDATE #1]

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Representatives of SM Entertainment stated in the aftermath of the ruling, “The legal battle between SM and JYJ is not yet over. This court decision is merely regarding a preliminary injunction, this does not mean that the exclusive contract between SM and JYJ is invalid. The original lawsuit is still ongoing, and the date of pleading will be sometime in mid-March. Through the original lawsuit, the truth will be investigated, and we will be working to make sure that their contracts are still valid.”

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[UPDATE #2]

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Meanwhile, Xiah Junsu tweeted to thank the fans, in response to the ruling, “All of you fans did not let go of the dangerous and risky string and helped us in withstanding everything.. Even when the string bled through our skin and wounded us, it was because all of you that cleaned and treated us that we were able to hold on until the end.. Thank you, genuinely.”

Source: Xiah Junsu’s Twitter, Sports Chosun, Newsen, E Daily, World Journal, Sports Chosun via Daum, ALLKPOP

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we are here,

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一秒だけでも

Even just for 1 second,

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And turn them all into smiles

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[NEWS] JYJ: Release Of The Week | Billboard.com

JYJ: Release Of The Week | Billboard.com

As former members of the South Korean boy band TVXQ, the trio of Kim JaeJoong, Park YuChun and Kim JunSu are no strangers to pop stardom. Formed in 2003, TVXQ became hitmakers at home and in K-pop-crazy Japan (where it was known as Tohoshinki) and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Following a contractual dispute with its former management company, the threesome formed a new group earlier this year that it christened JYJ after the first initials of their first names. The band's debut album, aptly titled "The Beginning," is out now.

"THE BEGINNING"
Tracklist

1. "Intro"
2. "Ayy Girl" feat. Kanye West & M. Yusuf
3. "Empty"
4. "Be My Girl"
5. "Still In Love"
6. "I Love You" feat. Flowsik
7. "I Can Soar"
8. "Be The One"

JYJ is thinking big with its debut album, "The Beginning," which features collaborations with Kanye West and songwriter/producer Rodney Jerkins. Show Shop Entertainment released the album Oct. 14 through Warner Music Korea. In the United States, Warner Music is releasing the album digitally through iTunes and Amazon with a CD release planned for late 2010 or early 2011.




ON THE PAGE

"The Beginning" comprises seven tracks and three remixes. Each of the members of JYJ has songwriting credits on the album. Show Shop Entertainment and C-JeS Entertainemnt handles JYJ's publishing, with administration by Warner/Chappell Music Korea.



IN THE STUDIO

JYJ had a wish list of producers and artists it wanted to work with, according to Park: West, Jerkins, Neo and Timbaland. With the help of its manager, Baek Chang Ju, CEO of C-JeS Entertainment, and Show Shop Entertainment CEO Hwang Jong Wook, the group was able to connect with West and Jerkins, who agreed to work with JYJ on "The Beginning."

The sessions for the first single, "Ayyy Girl," produced by West, were held at Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood, while "Empty" and "Be My Girl," produced by Jerkins, were recorded at his 2nd Floor Studios, also in Hollywood. The rest of the tracks were recorded in South Korea.

West wowed JYJ with some a cappella freestyle rapping before the trio began recording its vocals. "We could see why he's so hugely popular," Park says. "It was really a great honor to work with him."

Jerkins also made a big impression on the Korean trio. "When we were making songs together, he treated us like equals," Park says. "We appreciated that so much. Because he worked so hard on the record, he inspired us to work hard."

Jerkins says he was impressed by JYJ's professionalism and "their poise, the way they took their work seriously. I told their team that I'd work with them again."

IN THE STORES

"The Beginning" arrived Oct. 14 in South Korea, followed by the release of a "luxury edition" with extra content on Oct. 18. The expanded version is limited to a run of fewer than 100,000 units, but Warner Music Korea says it received more than 300,000 pre-sale orders for the set. "The overwhelming response to the [limited-edition] CD is a very encouraging start for JYJ and we hope that this album release will also be met with equal enthusiasm," Warner Music Korea managing director P.R. Wang said in a statement.

Warner Asia's Wong adds: "Warner U.S. will release the product digitally through iTunes first this month. It will also be made available through Amazon digitally. There will also be finished product under the Amazon import section. We are in discussion with Warner U.S. to release a U.S. version in the next few months that will include new tracks and mixes exclusive to the market in both physical and digital formats."

ON THE ROAD

JYJ is playing shows in Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hong Kong, China; and Taipei, Taiwan; in October. The group "also will be touring four major cities in the U.S. in November to support the release in a series of meet-the-fan sessions, plus a few media appearances," Wong says. "Once the U.S. release [plans for the physical album] has been decided, we hope to reach a much bigger market for JYJ, as the market for Asian acts who sing in English is growing rapidly."

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그대 곁에서 기다릴께 ...

Nothing better than that...

[Color - Melody & Harmony]

誰かのために

For someone’s sake

僕らはここで

we are here,

小さな事しかできないけれど

Although we can only achieve small things,

一秒だけでも

Even just for 1 second,

世界上に涙止めて

We still want to stop all the tears in this world,

笑顔になってくれるのなろ

And turn them all into smiles

My music is my life

For you, for your smile...

[NEWS] 2010.10.19 JYJ's new beginning

Korean trio JYJ performed to a rousing audience at their first official showcase in Singapore last Saturday night

Text & Photos: Loh Chuan Junn
Video: Fiona Lin & Tay Yixuan

It didn't matter what language one spoke, one's ethnicity or religion. For when it came to JYJ, legions of fans flocked together as one united nationality of Cassies (short for TVXQ's fans, Cassiopeia).

At JYJ's first official music showcase at Singapore Expo last Saturday, fans from all over the world turned up in full force, armed with all things red (the official colour of Cassiopeia).

We were almost deceived that it was National Day from the sea of red - only that it wasn't, because then there won't be shrieking screams of hyperventilating fan girls.

Kicking off their gig at 9pm - an hour behind schedule -, JYJ's Kim Jae Jung, Park Yu Chun, and Kim Jun Soo, made their grand entrance with much aplomb, clad in a chic and stylish white ensemble that were befitting of their idol stature.

Belting out a series of dance tunes from their album, The Beginning, the threesome charmed the jam-packed hall of overzealous ardent fans with their slick dance moves right from the start of opening tunes "Empty", "Be the one" and "Be my girl".

And without prompting, the audience went wild with delight, dutifully swaying their red light sticks to the beat of the music while lapping up every moment of the trio's appearance on stage.

Although exciting stage props were noticeably missing from the idol group's performance, fans were equally entertained during the showcase's interludes, where they were treated to behind-the-scenes video clips of JYJ's journey to the making of their first English album.

Having sang about "seeking for the perfect girl" in their first single, "Ayyy Girl", which JYJ collaborated with renowned American artiste Kanye West on, the trio were quizzed about their "ideal girl" during the interview segment of the show.

To which, Yu Chun, 24, simply replied, "As long as she likes me!"

Fellow members Jun Soo, 23, bashfully expressed that "it's the feeling that matters" while Jae Jung confessed to having a fetish for "beautiful hands".

Currently embroiled in a bitter lawsuit with SM Entertainment in Korea, JYJ thrilled fans when they shared a piece of good news during the finale of their one-hour showcase.

"It's (the showcase) short...but we'll probably be back here next year for a concert!" announced Yu Chun in fluent English, causing heart palpitations amongst throngs of elated fans in the hall.

It might just be JYJ's beginning in Singapore, but one thing's for sure; it won't be the last we'll be seeing of the lovely threesome.

Video: Highlights of JYJ's first showcase in Singapore!

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Hopeful Cassies throw JYJ a warm reception in Singapore
From TVXQ to JYJ

Kicking off their gig an hour behind schedule, JYJ made their grand entrance in a chic and stylish manner.


Singapore Expo Hall 3 transformed into a sea of red last saturday when Cassies (short for TVXQ's fans, Cassiopeia) from all over the world turned up with red (official colour of Cassiopeia) shirts, light sticks and banners in support of JYJ.


 Working their magic on stage, JYJ charmed the jam-packed hall of overzealous ardent fans with a series of dance tunes from their album, The Beginning.


Members of JYJ - Kim Jun Soo(left), Kim Jae Jung(center) and Park Yu Chun(right).




The threesome collaborated with American rapper Kanye West and songwriter Rodney Jerkins on their debut English album, and described the experience as "really enjoyable."







 
 Showcasing their slick dance moves, the lovely trio grooved to the start of opening tunes "Empty", "Be the one" and "Be my girl".

 



 


 Sharing a piece of good news with fans during the finale of their one-hour showcase, Yu Chun announced in fluent English, "It's (the showcase) short...but we'll probably be back here next year for a concert!"

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그대 곁에서 기다릴께 ...

Nothing better than that...

[Color - Melody & Harmony]

誰かのために

For someone’s sake

僕らはここで

we are here,

小さな事しかできないけれど

Although we can only achieve small things,

一秒だけでも

Even just for 1 second,

世界上に涙止めて

We still want to stop all the tears in this world,

笑顔になってくれるのなろ

And turn them all into smiles

My music is my life

For you, for your smile...

[NEWS] 2010.10.17 Hopeful Cassies throw JYJ a warm reception in Singapore

Fans remain hopeful as hundreds turn out to welcome the Korean trio, JYJ, at the airport yesterday

Text & Photos: Joanna Goh
Videos shot & edited by: Fiona Lin & Tay Yixuan

L-R: Jun Soo, Jae Jung, Yu Chun

500 hopefuls gathered at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 around noon yesterday to catch a glimpse of JYJ, comprised of three main members - Kim Jae Jung, Park Yu Chun, and Kim Jun Soo - from one of Asia's biggest KPop group, TVXQ (also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki).

Although a little worried and upset, TVXQ fans, also known as Cassiopeia (or Cassies in short), were unfazed by the ongoing controversies and lawsuits surrounding the trio's unsettled contractual issues with their former Korean management agency, SM Entertainment, and gathered at the airport toting cameras, homemade banners, light sticks, LED boards and even mini signboards - to give the boys a raucous welcome.
Most fans at the airport shared with xinmsn that they have been supporting the trio back in their TVXQ days and it didn't matter that they have now branched out to form a new group of their own because they adore them all the same.

A group of 10 Vietnamese fans who specially flew-in for the trio's showcase have been staking out at the airport since they touched down yesterday morning. They have each purchased tickets to the boys' showcase and will be following them to Malaysia for their Kuala Lumpur gig after their performance in Singapore.
When asked for their views on JYJ's ongoing lawsuit with SM Entertainment, Han, 15, who has been a TVXQ fan for the past five years, aptly surmised, "We hope that everyone will continue to root for them. Always keep the faith."

MediaCorp

At the official press conference with JYJ members held later in the afternoon at Swissotel, tension was running high as their Korean agency passed down strict instructions disallowing the media to raise any related questions to TVXQ or their ongoing lawsuit.

With the help of a translator, Jun Soo, 23, briefly shared his views of coming back as a three-member group instead of the original five and said, "It feels different going from five to three people.

"I feel that I have to develop myself further to create better songs. I want to create a totally different new song after being reduced to three persons. We hope to bring a new pace to the album."

Speaking on their debut album, The Beginning, Yu Chun, 24, said that they felt especially honoured to have collaborated with American rapper Kanye West and songwriter Rodney Jerkins and "really enjoyed the entire recording and production process."

Thanking eager fans for snapping up all 99,999 copies of JYJ's special limited edition 'Luxury Package' album, even before it hit the market, Jun Soo added, "We feel very supported by JYJ fans out there and it makes us want to continue on with this journey.

"To repay fans, we'll continue to produce a lot of good music and we will work hard for it. There are only 100,000 copies of the special edition CD available and we are really sorry for it. We will repay fans in a different way."

Check out more photos from their airport arrival and press conference below!
Fans give JYJ a rousing welcome! Watch video here!
JYJ talks about their collaboration with Kanye West & Rodney Jerkins!

Related articles:
From TVXQ to JYJ


Posing for photographers before the press conference commenced.
L-R: Kim Jun Soo, Kim Jae Jung, and Park Yu Chun







Jun Soo explaining how their collaboration with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins came about.

"We wanted to stand on a bigger stage and both of them [Kanye and Rodney] had interest in the Asian Community."





The members didn't expect both Kanye and Rodney to know of them and Yu Chun said that they felt "honoured to be working with them."



Talking about his new career advancement in drama series, Yu Chun said in fluent English, "If there's the chance, i would like to do all sorts of drama. It doesn't matter [what kind] I guess."


Speaking of JYJ's collaboration with Kanye, Jae Jung added that they have "different personalities as compared to what Kanye was doing" and wondered about the outcome of their collaboration.



Jun Soo revealed that their recording studio in LA was previously used by Michael Jackson and was very "touched" to be in the same place as the deceased King of Pop.


According to a Changi Airport personnel, about 500 fans gathered at the arrival gates of Terminal 3 to give JYJ a rousing welcome. The first group of fans reportedly arrived at around 7 in the morning.


 Fans armed with their cameras as they await the arrival of their idols.


Yu Chun





 Jun Soo in a red jacket and Jae Jung in shades.


 Jun Soo


Jae Jung






Fans clamouring to get a clearer view of the boys.


These girls from Vietnam have been staking out at the airport since they arrived in the morning.


 A group of three Chinese fans specially traveled to Singapore for JYJ's showcase. They each spent a total of S$2,000 for their short stay and have been supporting TVXQ for the past five years.




Lya (in yellow) who is an Indonesian student studying in Singapore felt that the lawsuit with SM Entertainment has been "dragging on for too long". Despite that, she still plans to support the trio and quipped, "Always Keep the Faith."

Fans swarming the exit area after JYJ walked out of the airport.
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그대 곁에서 기다릴께 ...

Nothing better than that...

[Color - Melody & Harmony]

誰かのために

For someone’s sake

僕らはここで

we are here,

小さな事しかできないけれど

Although we can only achieve small things,

一秒だけでも

Even just for 1 second,

世界上に涙止めて

We still want to stop all the tears in this world,

笑顔になってくれるのなろ

And turn them all into smiles

My music is my life

For you, for your smile...