[TRANS] TVXQ vs. SM Entertainment Trial Begins (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Three members of TVXQ – Hero Jae-jung, Xia Jun-su, and Micky Yu-cheon – want to part with their management agency SM Entertainment, but do not wish to break up the team. In a hearing held at the Seoul District Court late Friday morning the three members’ legal representative from the law firm Shin & Kim (also known as Sejong Law Firm) spoke about how the group’s contract is unfair and how the profit has not been distributed properly. SM Entertainment countered it by claiming that the agency incurred loss for four straight years while the members were in training and the profit payment was carried out fair and square.

During the hearing the lawyer said that the three members want to move to another agency, but also want to continue on their careers as TVXQ. The Shin & Kim lawyer cited another long-running K-pop group, Shinhwa, as an example of group members belonging to different agencies, yet working together.

The hearing reportedly went on with both sides fiercely arguing their positions. The court said that a mediation period can be set aside, if the two parties agreed, and recommended that the two parties settle the case to wrap up the proceeding quickly. Meanwhile, 120 thousand of TVXQ fans have filed a petition against SM Entertainment’s unfair long-term contract to the Seoul District Court on Thursday.

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[TRANS] TVXQ's 3 Members "The Cosmetic Business Is, The Most Common Venture For Celebrities" (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

TVXQ's three members, who are currently in a dispute with SM Entertainment (SME) over the period of their exclusive contract and the income division, have stated that the cosmetic company is not the focus of this trial.

The first hearing of the lawsuit between the three members of TVXQ, YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, and their agency SM Entertainment began at 10:20 am on the 21st.

At this hearing, the three members' lawyer explained their unlawful exclusive contract in reference to the contract period and the unfair income division. But the lawyer did not talk of the cosmetic company that SME stated was the real reason behind this lawsuit.

When the judge asked the lawyer why he did not refer to the cosmetic company, the three members' lawyer stated, "The cosmetic company is not a big deal and entering the cosmetic business is the most common venture among celebrities," and "We did not feel that money was the problem in this lawsuit so we did not talk about it on its own."

He also said, "The trust the three members had with SME was destroyed because of reasons such as the extremely long period of their exclusive contract and the questionable income division that SME has stated. It has become hard for both sides to have a good celebrity-agency relationship," and "We hope this lawsuit will become a chance for TVXQ to have a free contract in which they are allowed to pursue any free and creative activities that they wish to partake in."

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Source: star news+DNBN
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[TRANS] 090620 SM Entertaiment's Stock Value Rises To 12 Billion In 6 Months (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

SM Entertainment, who manages popular groups and artistes like Girls' Generation, Super Junior, Dong Bang Shin Ki and more, has seen an increase in it's stock value - to reach ₩12 Billion.

At Noon, on the 17th, SM Entertainment announced the increase of ₩ 19,100,000,000. The company's President, Lee Soo Man, holds 27% of the shares.

On 2 January 2009, the first trading day of the year, SM's stock was valued at ₩6,860,000,000. They have managed to reach their target of hitting ₩12 Billion within 6 months.

The increase of SM Entertainment's stock value by more than 50% in the first half of the year is mostly due to the many activities by Girls' Generation and Super Junior.

One of the largest shareholders being Bae Yong Jun, Keyeast Co's shares rose to ₩4,000,000,000 and Rain's company J-Tune Entertainment's shares rose to ₩2,400,000,000.

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Source: tvxqasia
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[NEWS] The New Seoul Promo CF: “Seoul, Infinitely Yours” (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

From the 15th Hallyu stars are roling as cameo appearance for Seoul overseas promotion CF.

Seoul ‘the city which lives for 24 hours’, breaking through time and space boundaries of the city, a new campaign concept: Seoul ‘Infinitely yours’ (Endless Seoul) started to be shown in form of CF to promote the city overseas.

In total 4 versions of TV CFs were produced to promote the charm of Seoul in localized region: China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and America. The CF shows SNSD, TVXQ, Super Junior. So many Korean pop stars performed as cameo.

SNSD becomes mannequins in Myeong-dong, Dong Bang Shin Ki as hair designers, and Super Junior as club DJs — they’re in role to turn on the charm of Seoul so that the included two foreign tourists can enjoy all over the place in Seoul.

Also, starting next month in addition to this, there will be CF star – NG scenes, episodes, photoshoot video, and official pictures of the scene which you can view it on-line in sites such as YouTube.

As for the appearance of Korean Wave stars as cameo in filming the scenes, a Seoul government officer said, ” Appearances of the star filmed scenes has been a hot issue being talked about,” he added “This is a new strategy to create everyone curiousness in visiting Seoul”.

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Source: Newsen + Yonhap + DNBN
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[NEWS] 090610 The Gods Rise Again (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
DAILY XPRESS 
Published on June 10, 2009 

South Korean superstar boy band Dong Bang Shin Ki returning to Thailand

Cover your ears. The sounds of teens screaming will be deafening as South Korean boy band TVXQ - better known as across Asia as Dong Bang Shin Ki - returns to Thailand later this month.

They'll be performing two shows at Impact Arena on June 27 and 28 as part of their third Asian tour.

With three recent concerts in South Korea that sold out in a few minutes, tickets here are reported to be selling fast.

"Dong Bang Shin Ki's upcoming concert will be on the same large scale as in South Korea," says Anuwat Wichiennarat, managing director of organiser 4 Nologue Media.

The budget for the shows is Bt70 million, with more than Bt20 million going for the stage production and just under Bt10 million on the six-metre-high, 54-metre-wide gigantic monitor. About 100 Koreans, including five lads in the band, are coming to Bangkok, along with three 40-metre containers containing the stage sets, production equipment, the lighting and sound system.

"We expect to have fans from all over Asia coming to Thailand because the concerts here will be the same as in South Korea and free of the constraints faced in China," says Anuwat.

Big enough for bicycles

"The stage will be designed like a cross with additional smaller stages and plenty of special effects. The band will also take a bicycle ride around the hall."

Dong Bang Shin Ki will probably be supported by Kim Kibum, or Key, one of the members of SM Entertainment's rising boy band, SHINee, who wowed Thai fans earlier this year.

Dong Bang Shin Ki are promoting their new studio album, "Mirotic", which has topped the charts in many Asian countries, including Thailand. It won the Album of the Year prize at 2008 MKMF Korean Music Festival Awards.

Four of the members contributed towards the new outing. Xiah Junsu wrote the track, "Picture of You", Max Changmin penned "Love in the Ice", Hero Jaejoong wrote "Don't Cry My Lover" and Micky Yoochun penned "Love Bye Love".

 ASIAN DREAMS

>> "Yamaha Presents TVXQ! The Third Asia Tour Concert - 'Mirotic' in Bangkok" is on June 27 and 28 at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani. The shows are at 6pm.

>> Tickets are Bt800 to Bt4,500 at Thaiticketmajor.

 >> Proceeds will benefit the Home for Handicapped Animals Foundation, Siriraj Foundation, The Mother Princess Medical Volunteer Foundation and the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand.

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[TRANS] 090604 South Korea's Biggest Activity - Dream Concert (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

South Korea's biggest activity Dream Concert will be held on 10th October (Saturday) this year. [T/N: Oh dear @_@ PMR exam period]
Since 1996, this is the biggest activity held annually, drawing forth countless young enthusiasts, creating a concert of the largest scale.

This year, Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang, Super Junior, Wonder Girls; have agreed to participate, and they are to become the main highlight of the concert.

The 2009 Dream Concert which will be held in Seoul SANAMU Olympic Stadium, opens its doors to the region; this is not just a K-POP concert for Korean viewers, but also for tourists to enjoy.

The large-scale concert will take place over 3 hours or more, and will accommodate 40,000 K-POP enthusiasts from all over Asia.

Also, those hoping to join in the 2009 Dream Concert, it has been officially publicised in HP, and exclusive plans are in the works.

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[NEWS] Tohoshinki’s Doushite is Recorded in OTOKONAKI Compilation Album (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

With total sales record of more than 380 thousands!
The luxury male artists in music history
Collecting most tearful love songs
Participating in man-heartbreaking compilation album!

■ Title Summary
Title: “OTOKONAKI” (「オトコナキ」)
Release date: 2009 June 3
Standard No.: RZCD-46223
Price: ¥ 2,500 (tax excluded price ¥ 2,381)

■ “OTOKONAKI” Official Site
※ including TVXQ: public comments during the movie of the recording artist, for “OTOKONAKI”

[The songs]

1. EXILE / Lovers Again
2. 東方神起 / どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう?
3. COLOR / 涙が落ちないように
4. bkoz / 真冬の魚
5. 山崎まさよし / One more time, One more chance
6. 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ / 追憶のライラック ～Reminiscent Lilac～
7. ラムジ / ラブレター
8. Skoop On Somebody / 潮騒
9. SOFFet / Answer
10. KEN THE 390 / 届けたくて… feat.青山テルマ
11. エイジア エンジニア / Orion
12. Ryohei / you said…
13. 槇原敬之 / もう恋なんてしない ‘08
14. Natural Radio Station / World Need Da… (LOVE & PEACE version)
15. 木山裕策 / home

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[NEWS] Tohoshink VS Arashi on 1st of July (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Both will release a single on the 1st of July 2009. You can check CDJapan for confirmation too~


07/01 AZU I WILL BVCL-8/9 \1,365 
07/01 AZU I WILL BVCL-10 \1,020 
07/01 嵐 Everything JACA-5175/6 \1,470 （ARASHI)
07/01 嵐 Everything JACA-5177 \1,000 　（ARASHI)
07/01 ALiBi レッドチェリーパイ LPA-008 \735 
07/01 A&D 鈍色儚 DSMCD-006 \1,260 
07/01 大川栄策 浪花ことぶき COCA-16286 \1,200 
07/01 加東竜次 横浜恋はぐれ YZIM-15004 \1,200 
07/01 加奈&孝次郎 毎日が誕生日 POCE-3265 \1,200 
07/01 Kalafina storia SECL-786/7 \1,575 
07/01 Kalafina storia SECL-788 \1,223 
07/01 GACKT Flower DSCD-00014 \1,200 
07/01 ℃－ute 暑中お見舞い申し上げます EPCE-5642/3 \1,680 
07/01 ℃－ute 暑中お見舞い申し上げます EPCE-5644 \1,050 
07/01 紅晴美 じゃんがら恋唄 VICL-36517 \1,200 
07/01 GLORY HILL Cosmic Fly XNUR-10013 \1,260 
07/01 阪井あゆみ×twenty4－7 STRONG BODY TOCT-40258 \1,000 
07/01 Jewel Paradise lost JWL-003 \1,260 
07/01 ジョンフン Blue Moon PCCA-02944 \1,260 
07/01 ジョンフン Blue Moon PCCA-02943 \1,680 
07/01 杉山清貴 Glory Love VPCC-82273 \1,200 
07/01 Celestial Garden Celesten Chevalier PCM-034 \1,575 
07/01 土屋アンナ Brave vibration CTCR-40291/B \1,680 
07/01 土屋アンナ Brave vibration CTCR-40292 \1,050 
07/01 傳田真央 泣きたくなるけど UPCH-5598 \1,200 
07/01 東方神起 Stand by U RZCD-46286/B \1,796 
07/01 東方神起 Stand by U RZCD-46287 \1,050 
07/01 nawii SUMMER NUDE FLCF-4288 \1,260 
07/01 初音 feat.KEN THE 390 恋に出逢った夏 AVCD-31624 \1,260 
07/01 一十三十一 ダイヤモンドレールウェイ GRRC-10001 \1,000 
07/01 風雅なおと 千年の独奏歌 XNHT-11001 \1,500 
07/01 flumpool MW～Dear Mr.& Ms.ピカレスク～/夏Dive AZCS-2004 \1,500 
07/01 flumpool MW～Dear Mr.& Ms.ピカレスク～/夏Dive AZCS-2005 \1,260 
07/01 ブンブンサテライツ BACK ON MY FEET SRCP-412/3 \2,200 
07/01 ブンブンサテライツ BACK ON MY FEET SRCP-414 \1,529 
07/01 ブンブンサテライツ BACK ON MY FEET SRCP-415/6 \1,500 
07/01 Mix Speaker's,Inc. 誘ワク星リズム MXSP-0016 \1,600 
07/01 山口リサ Sunshine VICL-36512 \1,050 
07/01 山根康広 愛しのマリア XNTR-15025 \1,155 
07/01 遊佐未森 I'm here with you YCCW-30021/B \1,575 
07/01 遊佐未森 I'm here with you YCCW-30022 \1,050 
07/01 LOW IQ 01 NOT ALONE CTCR-40295
 

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[NEWS] Video Music Award Japan 2009 (VMAJ 2009)

Popular group Dong Bang Shin Ki had a miss at ‘Best Group Video’ for the awards this time.

Their MV for ‘MIROTIC’ was nominated for the award category but the award eventually went to Exile with the MV ‘Ti amo’.

Other videos nominated for the award is group Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Ulysses’ and The Killers‘ ‘Human’. .

‘MIROTIC’ went up to the Oricon daily chart when it was released as the group’s 24th single last October in Japan. And the song had received much love from music fans.

It is a shame that the group did not win the award, but they are currently having their 4 concert tour in Japan ‘2009 – The Secret Code’ and was not able to attend the awards ceremony.

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[NEWS] Share The World PV will be Aired in NHK World J-MELO (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

J-MELO is the only Japanese music show made entirely in English for a global audience. Aired on the NHK WORLD channel, it’s packed with Japanese hit songs, the latest news on the Japanese music scene, interviews with Japanese artists, and a wide range of other features on every imaginable kind of Japanese music. It’s your connection to Japanese music wherever you are.

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[INFO] Dream Concert 2009 (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

The 2009 Dream Concert in Seoul, Korea

Date: October 10th, 2009
Time: 18:30 to 21:50
Place: Sangnam World Cup Stadium
Artists/singers attending: TVXQ, Super Junior, Wonder Girls, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Taegoon, K-Will, Jewelry, SS501, 2PM, Brown Eyed Girls, Davichi, Kara, Sondambi, Lee Hyo Ri, Epik High, Baek Ji Young, Kim Jong Kook, Wheesung, etc.

* Big Bang's appearance is yet to be confirmed.

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Source: DNBN + Dream Concert Translated by: sharingyoochun@wordpress
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[NEWS] 090528 J-Min as The Opening Act of Tohoshinki’s Fukuoka Concert (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

New Korean singer debuted in Japan, J-Min from the same label as Tohoshinki, AVEX will perform as the opening act of Tohoshinki 4th Live Tour 2009 ~ The Secret Code in Fukuoka.

This is not the first time for J-Min to be the opening act for Tohoshinki, as J-Min ever performed for another Tohoshinki event in MTV White Day Tohoshinki special at Universal Studio Japan.

Fukuoka stage will kick off on May 30th and 31st.

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Source: dnbn
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[NEWS] Bangkok Press Conference (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

090525 3rd Asia Tour Concert 'MIROTIC'
in Bangkok Press Conference with TVXQ

4nologue has announced today at the AMC Concert held in Central World that the press conference with the coming artist (TVXQ) will be held on June 26, one day before the concert. Time and venue will be announced soon.

Source: 4nologue & TVXQ Miracle 'O'
Credits: OneTVXQ.com  + diana©@soompi

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[NEWS] A-Nation 2009 Schedule (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

8/1 (sat)  Kumamoto： Kumamoto Agricultural Park
8/8 (sat) Ehime：Ehime Comprehensive Sports Park
8/15 (sat)  Aichi：  Nagoya, the venue of the Ad Hoc Field
8/22 (sat) Tokyo： Ajinomoto Stadium
8/23 (sun) Tokyo： Ajinomoto Stadium
8/29 (sat)  Osaka： Nagai Stadium 
8/30 (sun)  Osaka： Nagai Stadium

Go to : http://a-nation.net/artist/ if you can read japanese~

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[NEWS] Korea's Richest Celebrities (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Besides the usual performance and endorsement deals, many artistes are also likely to invest. According to Korea media reports, actor Bae Yong Joon is currently the richest South Korean celebrity.

With the rebound of the Korean stock market this year, celebrities who dabbled in the stock market benefitted significantly in terms of wealth. According to Korean media reports, there are currently five South Korean celebrities with stocks worth over 1 billion won (about S$1.16million); among them is Bae, who owns the largest portion, 34.8%, of the shares in Korean listed company KeyEast.

As compared to the first trading day of this year, KeyEast's share price has soared by over 50 percent with Bae earning about 6 billion won (about S$7 million) from it, making him into the richest South Korean celebrity at present.

Second in line is the entertainment company which manages the famous South Korean boy band Tohoshinki. Third is Asian superstar Rain, who owns 13.36% of the shares of J.Tune Entertainment, which shares have hit a market price of 3.6 billion won (S$4.3million).

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[NEWS] 090519 Male Artist Who is More Beautiful Than Real Woman (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Who’s the “male artist who is more beautiful than real woman”?

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a question appeared in UCC web had been gaining a lot of attention.

At UCC, starts at 5th is introduced male artist who has a beautiful image.

The 5th place, beautiful eyes and white complexion skin, Dong Bang Shin Ki’s Hero Jaejoong. Next at 4th is FT Island member Lee Hong Gi who got smiley eyes. Comes from a famous movie “Kind and The Clown”, at 3rd place, Lee Jun Ki. While runner up is taken by Super Junior member Kim Hee Chul. The most waited first place, a male artist with “Beautiful Boy” charisma whom everyone cheer for, Kim Hye Sung.

A lot of comments were posted at the web, such as “They’re really even more beautiful compared to women! I’m so jealous!” “Compared to my girlfriend, they’re still prettier.” “Among guys, this is one of the charisma as well.”

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[News] TVXQ was Selected for “Sweet Confession Seolreim” (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Group TVXQ is model for ice cream CF which catches the summer heat.

Dong Bang Shin Ki was selected as Japan and South Korea’s Lotte Confectionary model for its ice cream product’s CF called Seolreim.

Lotte Confectionary spokesperson said, “TVXQ is the best in Asia, they’ve been gaining much popularity as a group, and each TVXQ member has variety of charisma which is appealing, as well as their sweet image which is suitable for Seolreim romantic image. Thus they’re selected as CF model.”

The shooting was taken on April 21st at a studio in NamyangJu, the director wanted to potray an image of a couple showing their love on a roof across the room which caused heart throbbed.

The concept which conveys love comic acting done by lovely Dong Bang Shin Ki has grabbed attention of audiences.

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[INFO] TVXQ Will Release A New Single (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

As the continuation of their 23rd single “Doushite Kimi Wa Suki Ni Natta Shimattan Darou?” which was performed in NHK, TVXQ recorded their new single in Japan released on July 1st, the 28th single, “Stand by U”.

Hero Jaejoong explained the title of the new single — “Stand By U”, “Someone left without saying good bye, but then realized how his feeling has been leaving unchanged,” he said firmly. “Nonetheless, instead of trying to be back again, he just continues to stand waiting with a faith that he will meet his true love once again.”

In addition to the single “Stand by U”, is a song that will be used for ending theme of NIHON TV’s Best Information Programme “Miyaneya” — “Tea for Two”. While their old single “Sky” is going to be the third track. TVXQ has finished filming music video for “Stand by U”.

TVXQ also has completed their first 4 stages from total 21 cities tour, mobilizing 250,000 audiences through their TVXQ 4th Live Tour 2009 – The Secret Code.

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Source: Union News
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[TRANS] 090511 Most popular Korean stars of 2009 (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Jang Dong Gun and Kim Tae Hee are the most popular actor and atress in the beginning of the year 2009.

Big Bang and SNSD got the most votes in singer category!

Yoo Jae Suk and Shin Bong Son have been voted to be the most popular comedian.

The poll started from 1 – 31 Mar,2009 about the most popular Korean stars in 5 big cities in Korea (male and female age 13 – 65 : 13,334 people)

For the singing category, Big Bang got the most votes (24.9%) then Rain (20.2%) DBSK and SS501 and Super Junior got the high scores as well.

For female artists, SNSD got the most votes (31.6%) , Wonder girls (19.6%) and other female singers who got in the list are Lee Hyo Ri, Jang Yoon Jung and Bae Ji Yong.

Source: asiatoday.co.kr Inhyung_Soshi @ www.girlsgeneration-th.com
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[TRANS] Junsu's Official Message After the Concert (TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki/東方神起/동방신기)

Junsu's Official Message

I am Junsu!
It's the 1st day of the tour, I was supposed to show off the most handsome image...
But during rehearsals, I hurt my leg...I'm really sorry I made everyone worry.
But to let everyone see TVXQ's perfect performance, I will work harder!
Junjuwa! 

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So it's true then? T________T

Get better Su...