Month: December 2010

Dec 21

Reports: Hangeng (Super Junior) Wins Lawsuit Against SM

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News out of the latest batch of translated reports state that former member of Super Junior, Hangeng, WON his lawsuit against SM to void his contract with the company. 

According to translated reports from “Star Today” and MyDaily, Seoul District Count ruled in favor of Hangeng saying that the contracts made with him were invalid.

Regardless of what happens from now on, it’s a devastating blow to SM because there now is independent validation that their contract with Hangeng is invalid. And thus, it may speak volumes about the way SM contracts with their teenage stars. 

What this decision does is to illustrate to non-fans — and to people who aren’t paying that much attention to the details of such things — that these artists aren’t simply imagining the serious problems with contractual agreements between SM and at least some of their artists.

Dec 21

JYJ Opens Up About Life after Breaking away from SM

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JYJ sat down to answer some very difficult questions about their current frame of mind given that they’re still in the midst of the lawsuit against SM Entertainment.

Although these three young men are cutting their own path to their own freedom, its still difficult for them because they obviously miss the two members who decided not to sue SM for unfair treatment.  They have even dreamed of the other two members at the same time.

The guys talked about not being able to hold domestic activities. Fans have speculated that JYJ are purposely being kept from performing because broadcasters are scared of getting on SM’s bad side.  Despite the broadcasters’ cowardice, reports say that there is still a flood of requests from Korean fans who want to see JYJ be allowed to perform on various programs. (@dongbanger)

Here is the translated interview:

Dec 18

SME’s Lee Soo Man Sells Portion Of His Shares – Cashes In For 7.8 Billion Won

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articlesAccording to Yonhap News (17 December), Korean company SM Entertainment’s founder, and largest shareholder Lee Soo Man sold away a portion of his shares on 15 December, cashing in for about 7.8 billion won.

Korean Economic Investment Industry expressed on 16 December, that Lee Soo Man, on the 15th of this month, sold off 500,000 shares at the price of 15,671 won per share. This was approximately 7% lower than the closing price of 16,850 won from the previous day. In total, he received 7.83550 billion won.

Dec 18

JYJ Fanmeeting Scheduled for Dec 20 at De Chocolate Coffee cafe #justice4JYJ

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[TRANS] 101216 JYJ Fan Sign Meeting On 20th; Broadcasting Live On Twitter

JYJ will be holding a fan sign meeting for their first worldwide album “The Beginning”.

The first fan sign meeting will be held on the 20th, at “De Chocolate Coffee” cafe. This is JYJ’s way of thanking their fans for the support shown when they released their first album and for the success of their showcase and concert.

Dec 18

Jaejoong Chosen as Korean with Highest Popularity in Taiwan

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According to translated reports out of Taiwan, Jaejoong has been chosen by Taiwan Entertainment Magazine Pop as the most popular star from Korea.  Jaejoong popular features were a hot topic months ago when a popular Taiwanese group mentioned his big eyes and small mouth as features they admired about him.

His popularity in other countries like Japan and China also contributes to his designation in this area. The fact that JYJ’s new album sold half a million copies in pre-orders alone has to have something to do with it as well.