KBS once again denies JYJ’s appearance on ‘Music Bank’

JYJ‘s agency and KBS are at it once again over the issue of JYJ’s appearance on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’.

Back in May, KBS left a note on their website explaining why JYJ was barred from appearing on their music program. The note read, “JYJ’s lawsuit has yet to come to an end, and KBS is objectively observing this lawsuit… From a business perspective, however, allowing a celebrity who is in the midst of a legal dispute to appear on a broadcast can have a negative impact. Therefore, their appearance on ‘Music Bank’ will not be allowed.”

Responding, JYJ had said, “The lawsuit regarding JYJ’s contract with SM Entertainment (which KBS was referring to) was already acknowledged by the court as lopsided and disadvantageous to JYJ, and the contract was subsequently nullified. We believe that KBS’s stance does not match up with the facts. We strongly request for them to make corrections on their part.”

As fans continued to vocalize their objections, KBS changed their stance to, “JYJ hasn’t been able to make an appearance because they haven’t released an official album. If they release an album, then of course they’ll be allowed to chart [on 'Music Bank'].”



Now that the boys have indeed released an official album (and it’s been doing quite well on the charts), fans revived their petitions to see JYJ perform on ‘Music Bank’. It seems that KBS is flip-flopping on the issue once again, however, as they released the following statement through their website on October 19th:

“Although the official album and the injunction situation has changed, the lawsuit between SM and JYJ is still in process. The court has not made an official decision. We have to put a hold on the appearance of a celebrity who is in the middle of a lawsuit, and see how it progresses; until a decision comes out, our position will not change.”

JYJ’s agency, C-JeS, stated, “JYJ is in the midst of a lawsuit to straighten out the unfair contract that violates the personal rights of an artist, and the court has declared that JYJ was allowed to continue on with their promotions a second time. If KBS sticks to this position, then they need to present evidence that they will determine the appearance of all celebrities through these same standards.”

“If KBS respects the decision of the courts, they need to carry out the court’s decision, which state that JYJ is free to carry out their promotions. They should fulfill their duty as a public broadcast station.”
JYJ is currently receiving a lot of love for their Korean album from within Korea as well as overseas, and is planning to embark on a world tour.

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Message From C-JeS’s Baek Chang Ju

This is C-JeS entertainment’s representative Baek Chang Ju.

Firstly, I sincerely thank you for your unending love and cheers for JYJ.

Despite a situation where JYJ was unable to do activities in Japan due to their Avex contract suspension, JYJ’s worldwide album as well as activities have received great support, and I am constantly grateful.

Due to the Tohoku Earthquake that occurred last month, while the whole Japan was struck by grief, JYJ grieved as well, with the emotions of a family.

So, for the sake of repaying everybody for their love, we planned a charity concert in hopes that we would recover from the Tohoku Earthquake as soon as possible. However, even though we pushed forward with the thoughts of wanting to do whatever we can, regardless of our intention, the cancellation of the concert, as well as other troubles occurred. The tickets had already been sold, and to everybody who had been looking forward to the concert, we apologise for the inconvenience caused.


When I thought about the Japanese fans who had been waiting for JYJ’s performance for a long time, I decided that we cannot showcase a slipshod performance. We considered cancelling the performance, but to keep the promise that we made to the fans who have been silently waiting and believing in JYJ, we decided that the performance will go on.

I will do my utmost to ensure that the performance be held as planned.
For the Japanese fans, this concert is not just a one-time event, please take this to be a sign that JYJ will be starting activities in Japan from now on.
Therefore, the location for this concert may be rather poor, and may be lacking. Please believe in our sincerity, and we hope that everyone will be able to support us.

From now on, JYJ will not give in to such pressures, as long as it is a place where the Japanese fans can listen to JYJ’s music, we will be there.
For the sake of repaying the trust of the Japanese fans, I will fight with all I have so that they can once again listen to JYJ’s music and stories.

Dear Japanese fans.
As always, please continue to be a pillar of support that JYJ can believe in, and give them your strength.

As long as we believe, we can do it.

Baek Chang Ju

Source : [C-JeS.com]

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Hayato’s Blog Update

The feelings of the fans have not become one..isn’t this sad?

Do you remember?
The episodes from the time when I met with the three of them on February 20th.
I wrote that the three were playing around like a couple of puppies…
This episode was in the office of C-JeS, which also had CEO Paek as the director.
The impressions I got from that time were these.
That because it is this CEO Paek who is protecting them, the three can sing freely without worry,
And that the three have put all their trust in them…
All that I write is only things that I see with my own eyes, the things I hear with my own ears, the things that I myself feel.

If you like the three of JYJ, you must trust the three.
If you trust the three of JYJ, you must trust everything that they trust.
If you want to love the three of JYJ, you must love everything that they love.

I often receive this question from fans of whether they can trust me, Hayato-san.
And I always answer with this reply: There is no need to trust me, please trust JYJ.
At the incident of last September (T/N: suspension of JYJ activities and forcing JYJ to leave after using Paek as the reason) CEO Paek is said to have said this:
“If the three of you can become happy, don’t hesitate to leave me.”

And who did JYJ choose?
The answer is one which everyone is sure to know by now.
When you watch this DVD, you will come to think “Oh, it was indeed like this,” and be able to accept it.
When you see their smiles that are free of worry that are contained in this DVD,
You will be able to see just how happy they are living their lives as they are receiving these wounds.

This, of all times, is the time for fans to become one.
Supporting JYJ is the unwavering love that the fans give to JYJ
There is no need for you to trust me. Please trust JYJ.

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JYJ Worldwide Concert Highlight

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