JYJ NEWS BLOCKED AGAIN! Japanese News Writes of Avex’s Threats of Legal Action "U'LL NOT BELIEVE IT!"

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JYJ is a unit that has the most popular person Jaejoong and such, formed of TVXQ’s former members. They had been (set) to implement a charity live event in June in Yokohama Arena, which was to donate its proceeds of 100 million yen (approximately 1 million USD). This was to be reported in newspapers (all over; alternatively, “each”). However, a Sports Reporter says:

“The article was not printed because of Avex’s pressure. Not only that, because Avex has even proposed to Yokohama Arena that “if you push ahead (with the Charity event) Avex will take legal actions,” the event seems to have fallen into pieces (T/N: literally, went floating into air/nothingness). Originally, Avex was in charge of TVXQ’s management in Japan. But I heard that JYJ’s management rights are in Korea’s office and that there is negotiation of the legal issues among the attorneys.”

From Avex’s perspective– Avex tried to make money with TVXQ, but it believes that if JYJ – greater in popularity – becomes active, TVXQ won’t sell.

Thanks to the sources.

Source. Weekly Shinjo

Translation Credit. JYJ3

JYJ ON Billboard EMPTY

While we’re all waiting for the start of JYJ’s World Tour, let’s enjoy some of their performances from last year’s Showcase Tour :D

I can’t wait to see them live again!

JYJ concert in BANGKOK with Jae Joong interact FANs & New Song

K-pop trio JYJ, composed of Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong, kicked off their JYJ World Tour Concert 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand on April 2 and 3, drawing an estimated 22,000 fans. 
During the concert, JYJ sang cuts from their “Music Essay” album including “IDS,” “Nine” and “Mission." They also sang for the first time four new songs: “You’re,” “Get Out,” “Boy’s Letter” and “In Heaven.” Fans who watched the concert were in awe. “Thank you to JYJ and all the crew who made a wonderful time for my friend and I at this concert.” Thai fan Orathip Nirutikulchai  posted on the official Facebook page of the JYJ World Tour. The next leg in the tour will be Taipei, Taiwan on April 23, followed by Beijing, China on May 7. They will also hold the World Tour in the US and then wrap it up in South Korea on June 11 and 12. LINK:  jyj3.com

Get out JYJ world tour in Bangkok

FANS CAM

Rain Filming "The Red Muffler - 2011"

Rain put up some pictures and wrote on his Twitter, "I enjoy filming. Fighter planes! I can't express the impression but I feel it's going to be the best Air Force movie...^^. I am excited. I introduce the F15. I will show you the set any chance I get. See you again!"

In the picture, he is wearing military with Boeing sunglasses, looking like a pilot. He also posed in another picture with Kim Sung-soo and they looked even better.

Netizens say, "I can't help looking at it because it's so good. Rain, fighting!", "I thought Rain would be awesome as an Air Force pilot or anything else relating to the military...stop being so awesome! It's hard to keep up!" and more.

Meanwhile, "The Red Muffler - 2011" is an action blockbuster of the Korean Air Force fighters who struggle to keep the skies safe and about their lives. The cast includes, Rain, Kim Sung-soo, Sin Se-kyeong, Yoo Joon-sang, Lee Ha-na, Lee Jong-suk and more.

Kim Dong-wan to perform in 'Hedwig'

Choi Jae-woong, Jo Jeong-seok, Kim Dong-wan and Kim Jae-wook will play the role of Hedwig in the 2011 production of the musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", which will open on May 14. / Courtesy of Show Note

By Kwon Mee-yoo

Kim Dong-wan of Shinhwa and model-turned-actor Kim Jae-wook will take the stage as a transgender rock singer in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" from May.

Musical actors Jo Jeong-seok and Choi Jae-woong return to play the rocker again and will alternate the role with the two Kims.

Production company Show Note said the four actors have distinct colors and thus four totally different Hedwigs will be presented this year.

"Lee Gi-na, the director of previous productions of 'Hedwig', knows the show well and has been prominent in finding the individuality of the actors", an employee of Show Note said.

Costumes, make-up and even choreography and lighting will be customized for each actor, maximizing their characteristics.

Known for his masculine charm, Kim Dong-wan will be transformed into a tender-hearted, vulnerable singer.

"When he decided to act in Hedwig, he read the script and score over and over to understand the character", the Show Note staffer said. "He made his debut as a member of K-pop group Shinhwa in 1998 and has acted in several TV dramas and a movie. He will portray the life of Hedwig on stage in an honest way".

Kim Jae-wook has the perfect look for Hedwig. He gained popularity in the 2007 drama "Coffee Prince" and played a role of a talented homosexual patissier in the movie "Antique" (2008). Most recently, he appeared in the drama "Marry Me, Mary!". Kim is also the vocalist for underground rock band "Warlus".

"He will portray the delicate, keen sensibility of Hedwig", the official said.

Jo was in the 2006 and 2008 production of the show and Choi played the role in the 2009 production. Both were popular among musical fans and the two will offer renewed interpretations of the unique character.

First staged in 2005, the Korean rendition of "Hedwig" has received rave reviews including fervent standing ovations at the end of the performances.

The musical is written by John Cameron Mitchell, who also adapted the script for a movie of the same title as well as directing and starring in it. Stephen Trask composed the lyrics and played the guitarist in the film version.

With the backdrop of the seedy Hotel Riverview Hedwig, a failed transsexual rocker from East Germany and her husband Yitzhak will perform in concert, revealing the ups and downs of her life. Hedwig's monologues are backed up by rock band "The Angry Inch" and rough animations projecting the story.

The musical will open at the KT&G Sangsang Art Hall in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, on May 14. Tickets are available at Interpark Ticket (ticket.interpark.com) from 2 p.m. today, from 50,000 to 65,000 won. Call (02) 3485-8700 for more information.

Source : www.koreatimes.co.kr/... ( English Korean )

Donghae complain can't go out and play

Super Junior M will be studying Chinese while Siwon and Donghae is filming for the drama. The
two new members, Eunhyuk and Sungmin, are still getting used to the different cuisine. When it comes to Eunhyuk, he has to run to the supermarket and buy kimchi a lot, Sungmin has gotten too used to the food and he said he's been eating too well and is getting fat.

From the looks of it, SJ-M is forced to stay inside since there is a large crowd surrounding the place they're staying at. Donghae expressed that he can't go out and play if the crowd continues like this.

Congratulation Se7en & Big Bang win awards at the "2011 Singapore Entertainment Awards"

On April 2nd, Se7en attended the “2011 Singapore Entertainment Awards (SEA)” and came home with honorable awards for both him and labelmate Big Bang.

Held by the Singapore Press Holdings Ltd., the ceremony is thrown in support of the Chinese entertainment industry and awards those that excel in the music, movie, TV, radio, and concert area.

YG Entertainment revealed that Se7en took home the ‘Best Asian Performance’ award while Big Bang won the ‘Most Popular Korean Artiste’ award, chosen through popularity votes and by industry experts.

Se7en tweeted in the aftermath, “Wow!!! I won Best Asian Performance!!! At Singapore E Awards!!! Thank u all~~ love yall~Holla~”

Unforutunately for Big Bang, they were unable to attend due to a pre-scheduled activity.

Representatives of YG Entertainment stated, “Despite both Se7en and Big Bang being only at the beginning of their Chinese market advancements, this record is impressive to us. We’re looking forward to their promotions in the Chinese market.”


Source: Star News via Nate

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4 Minutes UNLEASH THEIR "MIRROR MIRROR" On April Today!

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