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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
[NEWS] 110309 JYJ's Internet Broadcast Station's Representative Apologizes and Takes Responsibility
In the midst of the sudden closing of the internet broadcasting station made by JYJ’s fans, a netizen who worked as the representative posted an apology.At the front of the internet broadcast station’s cafe, the individual started off by writing, “I apologize for keeping you waiting for such a long time. I’m Helena, the former representative for the internet broadcast station.”
She continued, “Because of me, JYJ, their family, interviewers, and fans were hurt. For this, I bow my head and give my deepest apologies. I am especially sorry to the parents of the three members, so today, I first went to go see Jaejoong’s parents to deliver my apology. As soon as I get in contact with the parents of the other two members, I will go to apologize directly.”
Helena, who saw the closing of the station as her fault, stated, “To those who became members and to the hardworking staff, I am very sorry and thankful. Also, to everyone who stood by with interest and affection and, although bitter, even to those who denounced us… I sincerely thank you.”
Source: Newsen via Nate
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[NEWS] TVXQ to begin follow-up promotions with Korean repackaged album
Earlier, we reported that TVXQ would be releasing a repackaged Japanese album with an additional track.It’s just been revealed that the boys will be releasing a Korean version of their ”Keep Your Head Down” repackaged album, which will also come with one new track!The duo will be concluding their promotions for “Keep Your Head Down” on music programs soon, and will be following up with “Know This Before You Go,” a traditional R&B track with a new performance style that’s fit for its emotive feel.
The Korean repackaged album will be released on March 16th, and the Japanese repackaged album will drop on March 30th with “Before U Go” as its additional track.
Source + photos: Star News via Daum
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[NEWS] JYJ’s representatives speak out against “unfair treatment” from Avex & Oricon
Through Star News, they revealed, “It’s ridiculous for Avex to block JYJ from promoting in Japan, and yet still claim rights over the sales and profits of JYJ’s albums.”
They continued, “It’s extremely upsetting that such situations continue to harm not only Korean fans, but Japanese fans as well, who are doing nothing but patiently waiting for JYJ to return. The artists were not consulted at all by Avex over the albums’ release. We hope that this matter is rectified immediately.”
“It is unfair treatment,” they concluded.
Source: Star News via Nate
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[NEWS] JYJ’s fanmade internet broadcasting station shuts down after four days
The opening of ‘ilovejyj.com‘ brought in an influx of visitors that crashed its servers. The admins decided to push back its official launch to March 4th, but when fans flocked to view the new site, discord began running through all corners of the fanbase.
Fans discovered that pictures, videos, and other content were used without notice or permission. In addition, the admins had attempted to request fan meeting tickets from JYJ’s agency, which brought up complaints about how the admins were arrogantly dictating the direction of the station.
Further issues arose when the station released an interview of a female politician who was discovered to have had no relation or association to member Park Yoochun. Although admins announced an apology and clarification shortly after, fans continued to criticize the station once they found that the admins were “speaking low of member Kim Junsu” in the following broadcast, which eventually led fans to demand that the station be shut down.
On March 8th, the admins posted the following message:
“We would like to apologize for disturbing the fandom, and as of today, this internet broadcasting station will be closed. The staff members, who are currently working to close it down, are all worried about what negative effects this will have on JYJ. We felt that this short term broadcasting station caused bigger confusion every time our content or broadcasts were reported to the public.
Under the belief that no one would trust the remaining staff members anymore, we mutually decided to close the station.
We would like to express our genuine apologies towards JYJ and their families, their agents, and associates. Everyone watched over our intentions with positive views, and we are thankful and apologetic for the help and support we have been given.”
A representative of the station added, “Due to my carelessness, I have wounded JYJ, their families, and all of their associates who agreed to an interview with us. For that, I would like to bow my head in apology. Our internet broadcasting station will be closing because of my carelessness. For a hundred times over, I would like to apologize.”
Source: Newsen via Nate
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[NEWS] JYJ’s "Memories of 2010" DVD and "Thanksgiving Live in Dome" CD excluded from Japan’s Oricon Chart
Representatives of Oricon Chart reported, “JYJ’s ‘DVD Memories in 2010‘ and their album, ‘Thanksgiving Live in Dome Live CD‘, will both be excluded from the chart rankings.”
According to Oricon, the decision was made in deference to Avex Entertainment’s condition of distribution. The Japanese agency had claimed their contracts with JYJ to be invalid as of September 2010. Consequently, this halt on their Japanese activities brought up discussions of whether or not JYJ’s albums would be still distributed. Avex agreed to release the album under the condition of prohibiting the trio from promoting and advertising the albums for profit.
The albums were eventually released on March 2nd to “revitalize the market“, but Oricon explained that they would be excluded from the rankings chart since it is also a form of advertisement.
After hearing about the notice, fans have been expressing their outrage over the situation by leaving comments like, “It’s ridiculous that JYJ is being excluded from Oricon just because that in itself is advertising and promoting the album,” “Oricon is killing the reliability of their chart,” and “Is JYJ nothing more than a tool to make money for Avex?”
Source: Star News via Daum, Osen
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[NEWS] Possible cast members including Micky Yoochun named for new MBC drama, ‘Goodbye Miss Ripley’
MBC has revealed some cast members for their new Mon-Tues drama, ‘Goodbye Miss Ripley”.The drama production staff named Kang Hye Jung, Kim Seung Woo, Lee Da Hae and JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun (Micky Yoochun) as part of their lineup. However, the management teams for each star say that they’re simply reviewing the drama, and that nothing has been confirmed as of yet.
What’s interesting to note is that the four stars all reportedly left for Japan. Their management teams are explaining that their stars left to “film documentaries” or to “travel“. Still, because of this coincidence many are speculating that the purpose of the trip seem to revolve around discussing the drama, as all of the potential cast members left for Japan around the same time.
Source: Naver
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