JJ: Let’s take a look at the next message from **, “Does Korea have gigolo clubs? If there are, who will be the famous one amongst TVXQ members?
YC: For me, I think there will be two of them, yes, it has to be these two. We can call these two as “S-Line,” who are none other than JunSu and JaeJoong. JunSu ah~ Full of charisma and very attractive, though his character is just so so… (JS: HAHAHA…) This is what I think. JaeJoong ah~ Looks like a doll, is pretty and is stylish.
JS: Cold, cold too…
YC: Even though he seems cold to people…
JS: Giving a very calm feeling, that’s…
YC: GENIUS!!!!
JS: That kind of a bad-boy image, that’s how he attracts so many girls.
JJ: No, no…
JS: YA. That’s really nothing…
JJ: No, cannot! If I’m a gigolo, I can’t speak eloquently.
YC: Then you are a gigolo with a good heart?
-ALL LAUGH-
JS: You can only say it if you really meant it in your heart…
JJ: If I’m a gigolo, at least I have to be one who’s able to move people’s hearts.
JS: How about YooChun? Can’t? But YooChun really does have his “S-Line,” you can do it…
JJ: Eh. YooChun can do it, yes.
YC: Maybe I should give it a try…
JS: Then FIGHTING!!

P/S. GIGOLO = Male prostitute

Source: TVXQ-MY
Translation: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

Labels: Bigeast, Hero, Japan, Micky, Xiah

Release Date: September 30th
Price: ￥ 1,050
Tracks:

1. COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~
2. Shelters
3. COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~ (Dome version)
4. COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~ (less vocal)
5. Shelters (less vocal)

Release Date: September 30th
Price: ￥ 1,890
CD:

1. COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~
2. Shelters
3. COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~ (less vocal)
4. Shelters (less vocal)

DVD:
COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~ (PV)
COLORS ~ Melody & Harmony ~ (OffShot – first limited edition ONLY)
>> First Press releases come with an 8-page booklet and a CD sleeve-sized card (1 out of 3 randomly selected designs).

credit: shop.tsutaya
Shared by: DBSKnights + sharingyoochun

Labels: COLORS～Melody and Harmony～, Hero, Japan, Micky, Single

A round up of the court case against SM Entertainment

Coverage for the past 1 month disbandment crisis issue for Korean male group, TVXQ. Shouldering the responsibility of bringing attention to Korean music, and taking on the role as the Stars of Asia, with their singing ability and diverse dances in K-POP. [Seoul Nishiwaki Shiniti, Nakayama Hiroshi]

According to the Korean media reports on the disbandment crisis, 3 out of 5 members filed for a provisional disposition with the Seoul Central District Court, against their company, seeking to terminate their exclusive long-term contract.

“Used as a tool by the company to the point of exhaustion”,”The 13 year exclusive contract is actually a life-long contract” — Yuchun (23), Junsu (22) and Jejung (23), in a document presented by their lawyers, said that their plight is a long and winding road. It has been 5 years since their debut in 2004, and they criticized the “one-sided schedule management” and long-term exclusive contract.

Also, it was exposed that up to February this year, that only if their album sales hit over 500,000 copies, will they be paid 10,000,000 Won (roughly ¥750,000) each when they release their next album.

Their company argued that they “have been in the red since their debut. The revenue division have also been amended and even gave them luxury cars as a bonus”, and that they will have no group schedules planned in Korea for now.

This lawsuit also affected the company’s stock prices, and representatives of the fans said that “the office is violating the human rights of the members”, and a petition battle took place outside the National Human Rights Commission where they collected 120,000 signatures and submitted the petition to the National Human Rights Commission.

A Seoul entertainment reporter explained that, “There are many cases in Korea where idols are made to sign over 10 year contracts with their companies.” Talents that can sell and are independent frequently change management companies. However, for “idols”, they will age, and as their 2 years of compulsory military service is not included in the contract, this 13 year contract is more like a “lifetime contract”.

On 21 August, on the first day of the proceedings at the Seoul Central District Court, the court recommended settlement. Both parties “do not want them to disband”. The entertainment reporter from previously also said, “The earnings from Japan is complicated and the chances of disbandment is 7 to 3.” (T/N: Unsure about this particular line)

So far, Tohoshinki have a record of having 6 of their works on the top spot of the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking. The first foreign artist with so many successful number ones.

Hazime Katsu, an entertainment reporter, said, “Tohoshinki’s existence in Japan is something like SMAP. They had a sudden explosion of popularity in Japan even though their relationship with their company turned sour, and I was surprised to hear that the Korean management is so streamlined.”

Tohoshinki’s management company in Japan, AVEX Entertainment, said in a press release that, “from what the Korean side said, ‘basically (3 of) the members and the law firms have said that they will carry out their Japanese activities.’”

From the 5th onwards, please expect the sale of their [Miniature CD Collection] and from the 9th, their CM for tablet candy will go on air.

Source: [mainichi.jp]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: Hero, Korea, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

The Campaign of Hello Kitty 35th Aniversary

“MY Slide Video” by au, KDDI Begin on Sept 1st, 2009.

Beggining on September 1st, through 30st, 2009;
KDDI and Okinawa cellular will start the campaign of the popular character of Sanrio.
This service “MY slide video” enables the customers to create the cell phone slide videos.

This campaign is the memorization of the 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty
which is the popular character of Sanrio.

During the campaign period, a template for introduction of ringing song
which is the theme song of the 35th anniversary memory and “MY slide video”
will be offered by “JEJUNG & YUCHUN(from TVXQ).”

In addition, on September 22nd, an event will be held at KDDI Designing studio
and introduce the trace of Hello Kitty from 1970’s, and the talk show will be performed.
And an original cell phone wall photos will be presented to a guest.

Topics & Information: URL

ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH!

Source: KDDI
Translated by: Junsulv@OneTVXQ.com
Shared by: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

Labels: Hello Kitty, Hero, Japan, KDDI, Micky, MY Slide Video

U-Know Yunho of TVXQ said, “Everything related to the work of TVXQ, I hope they can be settled down amicably. There are a lot of negative rumors which should not be believed.”

August 2nd, 2 p.m at Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel for MBC ‘Heading To The Ground’ show conference, Yunho said, “I’m not able to tell you anything right now, but basically I’m hoping everything to be resolved amicably in rational way.” This is the first time he said a comment regarding TVXQ legal case.

“When I was doing a late night drama shooting, I received many cheerful text messages from the members, saying ‘Do your best.’ or ‘How was your day?’ I got texts like that. “Because this is the first time, I really want to support.” and I’ll answer ‘then please support’” he conveyed the friendship between the members.

Towards all TVXQ related questions, “I don’t know why only the negative rumors that had been spread. A lot of people seem to have negative thoughts. Most vicious rumors on the internet. Whether it’s wrong or not, I think those need to be clarified. Do not believe any negative rumors, and from my side right now, I’m just hoping everything to be solved amicably.” he said in composed.

Meanwhile during this TVXQ hardship period, over last month, Yunho concentrated only for drama shooting. On August 31st, more than 4000 fans gathered at Seoul World Cup Stadium to participate in the drama’s open shooting schedule. Yunho is taking role as the drama-born football player Cha Bong-gun.

source: rinny@ asiae.co.kr
trans by: sharingyoochun@wordpress

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, U-Know, Xiah

TVXQ Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu who had submit a request for the relevant documents for the hearing is on hold, although Seoul district court had accepted the 3 members request to get evidences relating to this hearing, however, it is said from a SM representative, they’re given 20 days in notice to produce all relevant documents which was supposed to be submitted on the 26th, wasn’t submitted.

The 3 members had requested for this, because they felt that these documents would be the best evidences to show their unfair treatment from SM on the 21st August hearing; it was one of the most important evidences. The judge then expressed “after checking through the documents that would submitted on the 26th, we’ll then hold another hearing which would take place 3 weeks later, 11th Sept.”

The relevant documents include THSK activities payment, contract and more, these documents could be used against SM who had claimed that after TVXQ debut of 5years, they had earned up to 498 billion won and however SM has a earning of 1487 billion won, this can be said that the above documents is to check the details of each earning.
During this period, TVXQ fans had found flaws in the sales of the albums, and like the court, the fans are wondering too, how much did TVXQ exactly earn within these 5 years, and this had created quite a stir in the society.

SME accepting this request was difficult too. because if they were to release the said documents which includes SME investment in the trainings etc; it could eventually reveal the methods they had used to train their trainees which they named it as the “top-secret documents”.
Representative had said “SME is a up-trend company, who had compiled all financial status and revealed it to the necessary people, therefore, to give out the information that the 3 members had requested are really tough.”

Majority of the fans expressed that they had been suspicious of the earning of TVXQ during this 5 years. Their earning goes by the sales of album, activities, CF, there’s also SM yearly album, DVD and more which could say that these sales are earning them billions.
fans had submitted a petition on the 28th saying the unfairness of contract had invaded the rights of TVXQ and this had created pressure in SME.

Although TVXQ and SME are having conflicts, and of this money conflict, this created a “reality game”, and in the near future, this war might still continue for a little while more.

Source: daum
Translation: mel @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

SM Entertainment, the agency that is currently in a dispute with three members of TVXQ, Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and YoungWoong Jaejoong, released a statement on the 31st regarding the agency’s decision not to submit any documents for the trial stating that, “We were only waiting for an answer from the Courts.”

As soon as the Preservation of Evidence request was accepted, SM Entertainment told the Courts that, “The range of documents requested is too broad and the time to gather them too short,” and also requested to the Courts that, “If the Courts narrow the range down to one section or part, we will submit those documents.“

A representative of SME stated that, “The reason we haven’t submitted any documents relevant to the case yet is because we did not receive an answer from the Courts saying what particular kind of documents we should submit. It is not because we fear that company secrets may be revealed.”

The Courts will be receiving documents relevant to this case until they reach a decision next month.

source: [newsen+DNBN]
translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

The Preservation of Evidence request that TVXQ’s YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu has not been followed through.The Seoul District accepted the three members’ request and asked their agency SM Entertainment to hand in all documents relevant to this trial. However, it has been found that SM has not hand in these documents even though the 20 days the Courts gave them expired on the 26th.

These documents are crucial as the Courts even stated at the first hearing on the 21st that they needed documents relevant to this trial to come to a decision. The Courts stated, “After going through all the documents that must be submitted by the 26th, the Courts will come to a decision three weeks later on September 11th.”

This is because these documents will determine whether SME’s claim that TVXQ earned 49.8 billion Won as well as their claim that SME earned 148.7 billion Won is true or not. This means that TVXQ’s income and output will all be revealed. Many fans have stated that the amount SME stated was TVXQ’s total earnings was very questionable. A lot of attention was focused on the trial as many believed they would be able to reveal and eliminate all monetary problems and rumors about the agency and the group.

But in truth, it is hard for SME to adhere to this request. If SME submits all documents including account books, receipts and transaction, all their expenses and true income will be revealed. The secrets that may be revealed include ‘company secrets’ that SME has developed over the years to debut singers.

One representative said, “We have already shown as much as we can for this trial. It is impossible for us to hand in all our documents relevant to this trial.”

Many fans have stated that the amount SME stated TVXQ earned was very questionable. They say that all the money from albums, events, CFs, photobooks, DVDs, and other services adds up to a staggering amount. Fans handed in a petition to the Human Rights Commission of Korea on the 28th stating that SME was violating the human rights of TVXQ with their exclusive contract.

source: [hankooki+DNBN]
translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station on August 27th has lauched a full investigation regarding lawsuit filed by cosmetic company, CREBEAU in which DBSK members Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu have their investment.

The public prosecutor from Seoul police office section 7 (head: Kim Cheong-hyeon) directed the investigation according to letter of complaint to SM Entertainment from CREBAU officer who requested for a full investigation of complainant’s identity before court review next week.

This police investigation is held as an instant basis to decide whether there’s criminality charges in defamation mark that is accused to SM Entertainment as defendant by CREBEAU company.

On August 4th, CREBEAU company where in DBSK members Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu have their investment in filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment for a defamation issue.

Source: jjw@fnnews.com Translation: sharingyoochun@wordpress

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

Seoul Central District Court officer revealed on August 26th that a representative of CREBEAU (위샵플러스) cosmetic company had filed lawsuit against SM Entertainment in charge of defamation issue on August 4th.

CREBEAU representative said, “The problem that is filed by 3 members who are also investors in our company is something to do with the unfair distribution income and to terminate the exclusive contract effect. However, SM keeps distorting the essence of the issue by saying that the main reason of their lawsuit is related to the cosmetic company. This is definitely a false representation and inflicts a serious libel to our company.”

Source: pretty@yna.co.kr
Translation: sharingyoochun@wordpress

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

As had been reported, besides the provisional disposition to terminate exclusive contract effect, 3 members of DBSK namely Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu also submitted Preservation of Evidence request so that they could calculate the exact amount of their income.

However, in the first hearing held on last August 21st, SM responded regarding the Preservation of Evidence request, “This immediate appeal for Preservation of Evidence can’t be executed.” SM expressed disapproval regarding the submission request. The company explained that DBSK income receipts along with other documents and materials needed for this settlement is company’s trade secret. And if they’re to be exposed to the media, it can lead to fatal effect.

Regarding the problem, the court described an “in camera” system to invalidate SM’s claim of a fatal risk. The “in camera” system is the process in which the viewers of the evidences are to selected/limited number of people only. Because of this, DBSK’s payment issue can be resolved and the current conflict can be raised.

SM officials therefore approved the DBSK’s ‘Preservation of Evidences application’ and the submission deadline is tomorrow, August 26th.

The court judgment whether SM’s application is received as valid evidences or not is to be determined on Friday, August 28th.

Meanwhile, on the same day (August 28th), DBSK fanclub Cassiopeia is showing support to their idol by submitting petition which is signed by approximately 121,073 people at 1:30 p.m to National Human Rights Commission. “DBSK members have been victims of serious human rights violation and now are seeking way to escape from it. We asked the help from National Human Rights Commission to give human rights protection for DBSK members through their court hearing.”

On last August 20th, Cassiopeia had already submitted their petition which was already signed on-line by 120,000 people from August 12th to 18th (six days) to Seoul Central District Court to support the terminate of unfair contract.

Source: diodeo + newsen Summarized by: sharingyoochun@wordpress

Labels: Hero, Lawsuit, Micky, SM Entertainment, Xiah

Tohoshinki’s Jejung (Hero) and Yuchun (Micky) will be releasing their Japanese single 『COLORS～Melody and Harmony～』on 30th September, under the name of 「JEJUNG＆YUCHUN（from東方神起）」. The jacket photos for this CD has been revealed.

On the 29th, Jaejoong also did PR for this single on his on Twitter (a micro-blogging communications system). There will be CD version and CD+DVD version available.

This song is a composed by both Jejung and Yuchun. As the theme song for the world renowned character “Hello Kitty”’s 35th Anniversary, the song will be played in all Sanrio shops nationwide, from September onwards.

Although the 3 members, Tohoshinki’s Jejung, Yuchun and Junsu (Xiah), are currently in a court case against their Korean management company SM Entertainment, they are still appearing as radio DJs and on television in Japan, and they are carrying out their activities there smoothly. Also, Yunho (U-know) and Changmin (Max), who did not participate in the law suit have been casted to act in Korean dramas.


Photo source: [HMV Japan] Source: [chosun online] Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net

Labels: COLORS～Melody and Harmony～, Hero, Japan, Micky, Single