Month: September 2010

Well now it looks like AVEX isn’t as rosy as we all thought they were.  Here it is folks:

[TRANS] 100917 TVXQ Trio’s Official Statement Regarding Avex’s Decision To Halt JYJ’s Japanese Activities

The TVXQ trio, Micky Yoochun, Xiah Junsu and YoungWoong Jaejoong, released the following official statement regarding Avex’s decision to halt the group’s activities in Japan.

<Official Statement>

1) The head of C-JeS has no ties to gangs whatsoever.

Though his previous conviction is true, it was not a verdict made regarding any ties with gangs. Avex was fully aware of this fact before their contract with the TVXQ trio was signed, and as this cannot be classified as a breach of the exclusive contract, it cannot become a reason to halt activities or cancel the contract.

Several months ago, Avex requested that C-JeS be excluded from the contract for such reasons, and the TVXQ trio agreed to such a request and actively participated in the discussions regarding the renewal of their contract with Avex in order to ensure that they would have smooth activities within Japan.

However, Avex put forth conditions that were unfair to the trio unlike their previous contract, and when the trio refused to accept such conditions, Avex stated the gang ties of the head of C-JeS as a reason for canceling the contract, and finally released an official notice stating that no more activities would occur.

First, calm down.  Second, the news circulating around the world is that apparently something went down with the temporary Korean management agency, called CJeS Entertainment Co., of the three members.

Apparently the head of the agency may have used blackmail and coercion in the past on its artists and has served a prison term in the past. There is also speculation about CJeS having ties with gangs.  As of now, there have been no allegations that we know of about whether the three members were coerced, forced, or blackmailed into signing with CJeS

Because of this situation, there will be a pause in the management of activities in Japan until some of these problems are resolved. Avex is (was?) managing the 3 members activities in Japan.

The Japanese mini-album released by Junsu, Jejung and Yuchun (JYJ or JJY) has taken the #1 spot on the Oricon WEEKLY chart.  The mini-album garnered a lot of attention and is the first mini release from the three members since the dustup with you-know-who (the Korean management agency that has come under heavy criticism for their corporate practices).

Supernova gave thanks to the hard work and dedication put in by TVXQ in Japan for their (Supernova’s) acceptance into the Japanese market now.  Here’s the relevant translated parts of the article:

Awwww, check out the YooSu love. ROTFL Watch now before the a.v.e.x monster gets to it. {youtube}SBph4q-jWwE{/youtube} Yoochun is a trip! 🙂

A preview of Jejung in Ayu’s new video has been posted. His expressions on his face are both heartmelting and heartbreaking.

Watch it now before it magically disappears!