JYJ talking to the Chile concert crowd March 2012
Mar
19
Author: dongbanger.com
Mar
18
KBS trying to re-brand JYJ success as `kpop` success
Screw you, KBS, for trying to white wash the fact that JYJ, as independent artists, were the first Korean group ever to perform solo for thousands of South Americans.
The power that drew thousands of people in Chile and Peru (most of whom can’t speak Hangul (Korean)) was JYJ’s talent. It was NOT due to a glossed-over, non specific love of “kpop” or a marketing slogan like “hallyu wave”.
In their reporting, KBS repeatedly referred to JYJ’s concert as a “kpop” concert, referred to JYJ as a “kpop” group, and referred to their fan’s love as a “love for kpop”. Fans who watched the report say KBS mentioned “kpop” over 25 times, while only mentioning “JYJ” twice, as if the artist didn’t matter.
KBS is trying to convince the Korean public, in many people’s opinion, that JYJ was not successful because they are uniquely talented, but only because of the hallyu wave marketing campaign.
Mar
18
KBS trying to re-brand JYJ success as `kpop` success
Screw you, KBS, for trying to white wash the fact that JYJ, as independent artists, were the first Korean group ever to perform solo for thousands of South Americans.
The power that drew thousands of people in Chile and Peru (most of whom can’t speak Hangul (Korean)) was JYJ’s talent. It was NOT due to a glossed-over, non specific love of “kpop” or a marketing slogan like “hallyu wave”.
In their reporting, KBS repeatedly referred to JYJ’s concert as a “kpop” concert, referred to JYJ as a “kpop” group, and referred to their fan’s love as a “love for kpop”. Fans who watched the report say KBS mentioned “kpop” over 25 times, while only mentioning “JYJ” twice, as if the artist didn’t matter.
KBS is trying to convince the Korean public, in many people’s opinion, that JYJ was not successful because they are uniquely talented, but only because of the hallyu wave marketing campaign.
Mar
15
JYJ in Chile: Mission
JYJ in Chile: Mission
Mar
14
Report: Yoochun’s Father Passed Away
Incredibly sad news to report from South Korea. Yoocheon’s father has reportedly passed away after a long illness. Let us all send our condolences to the Park family.
Mar
13
JYJ Makes History in South America, First Korean solo group to perform (VID)
JYJ has made history by becoming the first solo Korean group to perform in Chile. Thousands of fans were treated to a show in Chile and Peru by the trio this month.
This feat even made it to Reuters, who did a report about the concerts, complete with a provocative clip of Junsu engaging in a little fanservice. Teehee!