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Apr 8

AVEX threatened to sue to stop JYJ from performing charity concert

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According to translated reports out of Japan, the company JYJ once accused of coercion has threatened to “take legal actions”  against Yokohama Arena if they allow JYJ to perform a charity event to raise money for the devastated Japanese earthquake victims.  I’m not kidding.

Reports are circulating that avex is trying to stop JYJ from raising money through a concert for Japanese victims, and that they pressured a newspaper to pull a story promoting the charity event.

To be so hateful as to not allow JYJ, a Korean group, to help raise money for your people in the midst of a national tragedy seems totally reprehensible.  The group members have already donated over half a million ($530,000) U.S. dollars for Japanese victims.

Apr 5

Asia Today’s report about the JYJ Thailand concert

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The evident feeling of Spring that was felt was override by the Bangkok concert on 3rd April which was held during the hot summer of  exceeding 30 degrees.  Fans are seen entering into Impact Arena every now and then without any complains about the hot weather and about more than 10, 000 fans were present at the venue. (site note: other reports put the figure at 22,000)

The star that fans have been waiting for was JYJ. On this day, JYJ was to hold their first kick-off of their “JYJ World Tour Concert in Bangkok, Thailand” was part of their promotion for their “The Beginning” album that was released last October and thus marking the returning of the king.

Apr 5

JYJ Interviewed about Thailand Concert, Says it was the most comfortable they’ve ever done

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Interview with JYJ: Thailand Concert– the Concert in which We Felt the Most Comfortable

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The following is the Question and Answer Session with the members of JYJ.

Q: How do you feel after the kick-off concert yesterday?

Yoochun: After it was finished I felt satisfied. During the preparation of the concert there were some parts that were lacking due to my schedule and I did not feel very confident. Normally when there arises occasions which are wanting you feel anxious because you know that such mistakes will happen. Yesterday, however, there were of course mistakes but I think it was a concert that had a high degree of completion.

Junsu: I wish that we had more room time-wise and on that I feel regretful. Because I had been doing musicals and had been preparing for many things there was some stress and I felt pressured. Even though the duration of the preparation was not long, because I had discussed a lot with Jaejoong Hyung on the phone as he prepared for the directing of the tour, and because I had such direct conversation (with the director himself), I rose to the stage with the full understanding of the concert at large. Because I did that, I felt so comfortable. If I recall my memories of kickoff concerts, this was the concert in which I felt the most reassured and comfortable. Among our kickoff performances, this was the best.

Apr 5

JYJ ‘s Jaejoong Wished for Thailand King’s Recovery

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JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong visited Thailand’s King in the role of a State Guest to wish his recovery.

Kim Jaejoong visited on March 23rd Siriraz Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand to wish for the recovery of health for the nation’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He went through the prayer ceremony and prayed for the well-being of the nation’s King and People.

Kim Jaejoong’s visit to the hospital materialized through coincidences. He became aware of the news of the King being ill in bed because he saw the yellow bracelets the fans were wearing while he was visiting Thailand for the concert’s promotions and asked for their meaning. He volunteered to visit the King on the spot to the surprise of those around him. The yellow bracelet was a symbol created by the royal family for the unification of Thailand’s citizens. But recently, due to the illness of the King, it is understood as a prayer for his recovery.

Mar 29

Jaejoong Wins Twitter Shorty Award JYJ

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Dude!  Jaejoong (JYJ) beat out all the international competition to win the Twitter Shorty Award in the Celebrity category.  The competition included Justin Beiber, The Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, and Britney Spears for the highest number of twitter votes.

Jaejoong got 5600+ votes in the Celebrity category topping Bieber’s 5100.  Also making the list were fellow group members Yoochun (10) and Junsu (11).

Congratulations to Jae on topping the list!