[trans] 110218 JYJ To Perform At Kyung Hee University

At 2PM on January 26, 2011, JYJ will participate in the Kyung Hee University 2011 Freshman Orientation Party!

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[TRANS] 110218 JYJ World Concert Tour Official Confirmation Compilation

Already Confirmed:

April 2-3 Bangkok, Thailand 
April 9 Jakarta, Indonesia
April 23 Singapore

Currently in the midst of discussion:

April 16 Shanghai, China

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[trans] 110217 Baek Ji Young "Discovered A New Charm Of Kim Junsu As A Man"

Stars continue to step foot into the National Theater to watch the musical 'Tears of Heaven'.

Folowing Hwang Jung Min and Lee Yo Won's attendance, the 'Queen of Ballads' Baek Ji Young also watched the show on February 16th. She was joined by Jewelry's Ha Joo Yeon and Dr Champ's Jung Seok Won.

Baek Ji Young, who has always shown her deep affection for Kim Junsu, showed her anticipation for the show as she said, "Junsu is a junior I musically and personally value. He's such a talented singer and he always comes back and surprises me with great improvements and change which is what fills me with great anticipation right now."

After watching the show, Baek Ji Young gave it a positive review, saying, "I feel like I've discovered a new charm of Kim Junsu as a man, not as a dongsaeng. I was moved by Kim Junsu, who always comes back with a performance beyond my expectations. It was a perfect performance filled with beautiful singing and acting. The spellbinding stage and Frank Wildhorn's music still resides in my head even though the show is over."

Till now, 'Tears of Heaven' has been watched by Shin Sung Il, Park Haemi, Hwang Jung Min, Lee Yo Won, composer Yoon Il Sang, Lee Yoon Ji, Kim Sarang, JYJ, Kim Hyun Joong, T-Ara and Davichi's Kang Min Kyung.


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[trans] 110217 JYJ Fans Set Their Sights On Subway Advertisements

JYJ fans have set their sights on subway advertisements.

The JYJ fan alliance released detailed plans on putting up advertisements on subway screen doors that included the location of the stations.

According to the released plans, the advertisements will be placed in 21 stations, such as Jamshil, Shinchon, Hongdae Entrace, and Apgujeong over the span of a month starting from March 7th.

JYJ fans have already set up a month-long 'We Support Your Youth' bus advertisement that began on January 27th that brought together 120 buses in several major cities of Korea.

Fans pointed out that JYJ have been unable to appear on music programs though they have been staying active through musicals and dramas. They began the advertisement campaign to support the trio who are, according to the fans, having their activities restricted.

The money collected for the project is estimated to have been around 160 million Won and a total of 80 million Won is left after the bus campaign. This amount is to be used for the subway advertisements.


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[trans] 110217 SM's Official Statement On Courts' Dismissal "The Trial Has Only Just Begun"

"The legal battle has only just begun."

SM Entertainment has released an official statement regarding the Seoul District Courts decision that, "The verdict laid on the injunction filed by JYJ's Kim Jaejoong, Kim Junsu and Park Yoochun is valid."

On the 17th, SM revealed that, "SM and JYJ's legal battle is still not over," and "The decision laid down by the Courts on the 17th was made only with regards to the injunction; it does not mean that the exclusive contract between SM and JYJ is invalid."

They continued to add, "We are currently involved in the trial on this issue and a witness examination date has been set for mid-March. We will use only the objective truth and facts to prove the validity of the exclusive contract."


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[trans] 110217 JYJ To Hold A White Day Fan Meeting On March 12th

JYJ are planning to hold a fanmeeting at the Jamshil Gymnasium at 3pm on March 12th.

This fanmeeting is opening under the theme of 'A Sweet White Day Date' and will go for 3 hours. This event will be the first large scale event in four months since JYJ held their concert last November.

The event has a theme of 'meeting', 'heart pounding', 'closeness' and 'confession' and as it is the first time in a while that JYJ are meeting with their fans, each JYJ member will hold an individual performance. Guests who JYJ personally invite will also be appearing during the fanmeeting to hold honest conversations with JYJ in front of their fans.

C-JeS Entertainment stated, "This fanmeeting is the first present JYJ are giving the members of the 'C-JeS Membership' that was created on Valentine's Day. We will work hard to create events for JYJ to meet with their fans on a regular basis."


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[trans] 110217 JYJ's Side States, "A Victory Of Truth"

CEO Baek Chang Joo of C-JeS Entertainment, the agency in charge of managing JYJ, has stated his stance on the diecsion of the Seoul District Courts to dismiss all of SM Entertainment's injunctions against JYJ's Kim Jaejoong, Kim Junsu and Park Yoochun.

CEO Baek Chang Joo stated, "I want to send my respect and gratitude to the members of JYJ and their staff who are silently winning the arduous battle against Goliath."

He continued to say, "I believe this is a victory of truth, and we hope that JYJ's activities are no longer interfered with on a false premise of a dual contract. JYJ will continue to work hard to show the public their best."

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[trans] 110217 "Folding Chairs For 130,000 Won Tickets?"...'Tears Of Heaven' Seats Criticized

The musical 'Tears of Heaven', which has become a hot topic because of Kim Junsu's participation, is receiving criticism from Kim Junsu's fans for setting up the OP section with folding chairs regardless of the high price of the tickets.

The musical, which is currently showing at the National Theater, has been garnering attention even before it began showing for the cast and crew involved, including Frank Wildhorn, Kim Junsu and Brad Little.

The show was expected to have explosive ticket sales due to the participation of Kim Junsu, and this proved true when all the shows Kim Junsu is set to star in were sold out in minutes.

But fans, who had focused on nothing but Kim Junsu's appearance at the beginning, are starting to raise their voices against Seol Company's seating arrangements as they said, "We buy and buy because Junsu's appearing in the show, and Seol Company's been blinded by the business we bring."

The problem they brought up was the OP section which is located right in front of the VIP section. These seats are situated at the front of the theater and are used only when there is no orchestra or when the theater is small.

Kim Junsu's fans have pointed out that Seol Company is charging the same price for all seats on the first level, but are being unjust when it comes to seating arrangements. On fan said, "OP seats should cost less than VIP seats or at least a certain distance away, but how can they put a couple of folding chairs in a section and call it the OP section?" and "The VIP section doesn't feel like the VIP section and neither does the OP section. How does it make sense that the back row of the first floor costs as much as the first row. 130,000 Won folding chairs? Really?" Another fan said, "I thought they already had OP section chairs like the Sejong Arts Center but all they did was put folding chairs in front of the VIP section. Because they made seats that didn't exist before, I couldn't see anything from the waist down of the actors."

Most of the time, the OP section costs as much as the R section or less because it is close to the stage, but its proximity makes it hard to see the stage. But 'Tears of Heaven' charged the same price of 130,000 Won as it charged for the VIP section, and as the company created seats with folding chairs, the new seats are affecting both those in the OP section and those sitting in the first few rows of the VIP section. Also, as the first three rows of the VIP section are on the same level, people who pay for the expensive tickets end up watching the show in severe discomfort.

A representative of the production company stated, "We worry that people say think that by charging 130,000 Won for all the seats on the first floor and by not differentiating between the VIP and OP sections, we may look like we're extorting fans through star marketing but that is not the case at all." 


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[trans] 110216 JYJ's Medical Examination Controversy? MMA States, "It's Due To Their Overseas Stays"

JYJ (Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun, Kim Junsu) are the center of attention for getting their medical examinations done in their mid-twenties. This is because they should have had their mandatory medical examination done at the age of 19, which was 5 years ago. This has brought on a 'Hallyu Star Special Treatment' controversy.

But according to the Seoul Military Manpower Administration (MMA), the trio's medical examinations have been delayed for legitimate reasons of 'Overseas Departure'.

According to a representative of the MMA, "Saying that we have special treatment for celebrities is absurd. JYJ's medical examination has been delayed due to frequent overseas trips since they were 19. 'Overseas Departure' can only delay the medical examination till the age of 24." He also added, "We do not delay every medical examination for all people who take overseas trips. If you stay in Korea for 60 days or longer between these trips, you are ordered to complete your medical examination. From what I know, this was not the case for JYJ."

Though JYJ got their medical examinations done on the 14th, they do not have any plans of enlisting this year. JYJ are holding a world tour in the first half of this year and Kim Junsu is currently performing in the musical 'Tears of Heaven'.


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[trans] Jaejoong's Chocolate→Beondegi, International Fans In Shock "Bugs? Ew! Don't Eat It!"

Jaejoong's beondegi (steamed silkworm chrysalis) picture has international fans in shock.

JYJ member YoungWoong Jaejoong presented his fans with 'beondegi' instead of chocolate for Valentine's Day. Right before the end of Valentine's Day, YoungWoong Jaejoong uploaded a photo of a plate of beondegi covered in chili peppers and said, "Beondegi instead of chocolate".

The reaction from international fans has Koreans fans smiling. They were in shock as they said, "Oppa, what is that? Seems like an insect", "What-_-;??", "Did you eat this?", "iyyyyyyy bad T_T" They even worried about YoungWoong Jaejoong's health as they said, "How could you eat things like this!!!!" and "Don't eat, oppa!! It's not healthy!!"

To this, Korean netizens said, "kekekeke What cuties, they're scared by beondegi keke", "It's a tasty dish~ It's not a bad thing, it's a healthy, nutritious snack^^ It could be better than chocolate?" and "Maybe we should put beondegi in Korean tourist books..."


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[TRANS] T-Ara In Tears After Kim Junsu-Lee Haeri's 'Tears Of Heaven'

All the members of T-ara were in tears after being greatly moved by the musical 'Tears of Heaven'.

T-ara watched the February 13th 3pm show of 'Tears of Heaven' to support Lee Haeri, who is making her musical debut through the production.

T-ara, who also watched the show the day before, visited the dressing rooms of Kim Junsu, Lee Haeri and Brad Little after the show to share with the actors their thoughts on the show. The members said to Lee Haeri, "You shone brighter and looked more beautiful than you've ever looked before," "Everyone, including Kim Junsu and Brad Little, was so cool. The stage was great and the production was so moving. All of us were in tears by the end of it."

They said to Brad Little, "We've been your fan since 'The Phantom of the Opera'," and "Your charisma and talent has made all of us your fan." Amongst them, Hyomin revealed that, "This is already my third time watching 'Tears of Heaven'. This is the first time I've ever watched one show so many times, and the more I watch it, the more I fall for it."

The tears of T-ara are becoming a hot topic following Hwang Jung Min's tears.

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[trans] 110215 Yoochun And Jaejoong Gang Up On Junsu Who Sweats Bullets

JYJ revealed their plans for White Day.

On the 14th, JYJ posted a video of themselves celebrating Valentine's Day as well as giving their New Year's greetings. This video was taken in a dressing room on the 13th after watching 'Tears of Heaven', the musical Junsu currently performs in.

In the video, Jaejoong throws Junsu a mischievous question saying, "Do you have a partner, no, a lover, to receive chocolates from?"

Junsu evaded the question by saying, "I would like to receive chocolates from fans," Jaejoong continued by asking, "Then what if you could only give one person candy on White Day?"

When Junsu said, "Then I'd choose one person by drawing a name out of hat.." to this question, Yoochun scolded him as he said, "How could you give only one person candy?"

Jaejoong added on that, "If I could give only one person candy, I'd rather give no one any candy. No, I couldn't give just one person candy," and Junsu aroused laughter from those around him as he said, "Then on White Day, I'll just eat all the candy instead of giving it out."


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[trans] 110214 The Book Jaejoong Recommends Reprints Due To Explosive Orders! 'The Jaejoong Effect'

The book JYJ's Kim Jaejoong recommended is being reprinted due to expolsive orders.

The book 'When You're Worn Out, Just Cry', which Jaejoong recommended during the Samsung campaign last month, will be reprinted in Japan. This has once again proven the power of the 'Jaejoong Effect' in Japan.

As Jaejoong is extremely popular in Japan, items he introduced on his Twitter account have all become overnight bestsellers.


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[trans] 110214 Kim Jaejoong Is The Celebrity Both Korea And Japan Want To Give Chocolates To

JYJ's Kim Jaejoong has become the center of attention for ranking as the 'Artiste you most want to give chocolates to'.

JYJ's Jaejoong ranked first alongside Arashi's Yamashita Tomohisa in Music Walker's poll in Japan.

As people could participate in the poll only through mobile phones in Japan, this poll proved once more of the continued popularity of Jaejoong amongst Japanese fans.

On the other hand, Jaejoong also ranked first in the 'The Idol Star likely to Receive the most Chocolates on Valentine's Day' poll in Korea, beating Big Bang's G-Dragon with 39.6% of the votes.


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[trans] 110216 Park Yoohwan Reveals Older Brother Yoochun’s Bad Points

Park Yoohwan exposed his older brother Park Yoochun’s secret. 

“His only flaw is that he is excessively tidy.” He said, when asked about (Yoochun’s) bad points. After thinking for a while, he said “Hmm, there really seems to be nothing,” then he laughed and continued, “Maybe he's just perfect?”

Finally, he thought of something; he briefly explained, “At home, my brother will notice when a hair is dropped. Sometimes, when I use a cup and I leave it on the table he will tell me to clean it up quickly.” He said this, but it isn’t at the level of obsession. “His(Yoochun’s) like for cleanliness is just a little tiring,” he said. 

When asked about the difference between him and his brother, he said, “My brother is more feminine and I’m more masculine,” and “My brother is good at tidying and putting things in order, and he likes to decorate the house, while he is more delicate, I just wear what people recommend, and I’m not interested in fashion. I’m a bit more cool and chic” he said. 

With a manly character, Park Yoohwan, who gained confidence while acting said, “When I was in elementary school, my brother and I shared a room together. He'd always try to sleep interlocking arms with me, and it wasn't just once or twice that I was a bit annoyed by that.”

Park Yoohwan took his first step in acting, in the MBC weekend drama “Shiny Shiny Shining.” He plays “Han Seo Woo,” the young uncle of Jung Won (Han Hyun Joo). Because he is ranked higher in the family, he is an interesting character that gets to rebuke his nieces and nephews who are older than him, but he is also laden with an emotional burden. 

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[trans] 110217 Courts Dismiss All SM Injunctions & "Legally Guarantee JYJ's Independent Activities"

The Seoul District Courts has dismissed all formal objections against JYJ's injunction as well as the exclusive contract suspension injunction filed by SM Entertainment against JYJ's Kim Jaejoong, Kim Junsu and Park Yoochun.

On the 17th, the Courts made it known that they have dismissed all claims filed by SM Entertainment, which is the agency's formal objection against JYJ's injunction as well as its exclusive contract suspension injunction.

This means that the Courts have emphasized their decision that the contract signed between the members of JYJ and SM is invalid and that the members' independent activities are guaranteed. They have also publicized that SM Entertainment cannot interfere with JYJ's activities in the entertainment activities on the claim that their contract with the agency is still valid.

The Courts laid down the verdict that SM Entertainment's formal objection is invalid on the premise that ▲the exclusive contract in question can be categorized as a submissive contract as it does not give the celebrity the freedom of choice and instead forces him to follow the orders of the entertainment agency, ▲the members of JYJ could do nothing but follow SM's orders as they were placed in an inadequate position compared to SM in terms of bargaining power, ▲the exclusive contract's extreme long-term subordinate nature cannot be justified by pretexts including the decrease of investment risks and ensuring a stable entrance into foreign markets, ▲other than the long-term nature of this exclusive contract, clauses including that which gives SM Entertainment direct superintendency over JYJ's every move as well as that which calls for excessive compensation for a breach of contract strengthen the submissive nature of this contract and place the members of JYJ in an unilaterally disadvantageous position.

Regarding the injunction filed by SM to suspend the exclusive contract signed between the members of JYJ and C-JeS Entertainment, the Courts dismissed the injunction on the grounds that, ▲as long as the verdict made on October, 2009, which includes the decision that SM must not interfere with JYJ's independent activities in the entertainment industry, is valid, SM's request to suspend the validity of the business commission contract signed between the members of JYJ and C-JeS Entertainment is not allowed as it goes completely against the previously stated verdict, ▲and stressed that SM cannot exert the direct superintendency, given to them by their exclusive contract, over JYJ's activities in the entertainment industry as of now.


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[trans]110216 Park Yoochun Gives Brother Park Yoohwan A Hundred Million (Won) BMW As Present… A Show Of Brotherly Love!

Park Yoochun gave his younger brother Park Yoohwan a car worth a hundred million won as a present.

On 15 February, the media reported that “Park Yoochun bought a car as a christmas present in 2010 for his younger brother Park Yoohwan, who had decided to work towards an acting career. The car Yoohwan got as a present was the BMW M3, which is a luxury model car worth around a hundred million won.”

Park Yoohwan stated in an interview, “I pestered my brother for 3 months,” and “He (Park Yoochun) said that the path of acting is not easy, and gave me the present as a sign of support for a proper start and good results.” He continued, emphasising on the fact that “I want to be a younger brother that he is not embarrassed of.” 

On another note, on 8 February, Park Yoochun attended the press conference of MBC’s weekend drama “Shiny Shiny Shining,” which his brother is participating in, as a sign of support and showing off the brotherly love between the two. 

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[trans] 110214 JYJ Xiah Junsu’s “Tears Of Heaven” Performance Event

Those who purchase the “JYJ Music Essay” during the event period will stand a chance to win tickets to Xiah Junsu’s Musical performance. 

Prizes: First Floor Tickets for the 8pm Show on 17 March starring Xiah Junsu (Worth 130,000 Won) x 20 tickets – 20 people will be randomly picked. (1 ticket per person)

Event Period : 14 February 2011 4pm ~ 10 March 2011

Publication of Results : 11 March 2011 (Winners will be individually contacted)

Collection of Tickets : After publication of results, winners will receive tickets via registered mail. 

Website : Interpark

(T/N: This is only for the "Tears Of Heaven" promotional event. The rest of the promotional activities were not translated)

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[TRANS] 110214 MMA Staff Twitter Account

Today, Yoochun and Junsu came to the Military Manpower Adminstration for their medical examination. 

I don’t usually pay attention to male idols, so I didn’t think much about it. 

Upon further observation, (I realised that) they were really different from other artists, and people who appear at performances. Not only were they friendly, but humble as well. They were smiling as they signed autographs for the other students that were going for the medical examination, and chatted with the students beside them. 

After the medical examination was over, they smiled and said goodbye to each of the staff in a friendly manner, showing me a whole new side to artists. 

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