JYJ’s Kim Junsu has proved yet again that he has unbeatable ticket power by selling out all 32,000 seats for his Seoul and Busan concerts.
According to Kim Junsu’s agency C-JeS Entertainment, all 18,000 seats of XIA Junsu’s Seoul concerts sold out last week and all 14,000 seats of his Busan concert, for which ticket reservations began yesterday, have sold out as well.
Kim Junsu also sold out all 20,000 seats for his nine Elisabeth performances in August, meaning that he has managed to attract a total of 50,000 people to his events in the month of August.
Regarding this, a representative of the ticket reservation site in charge said, “It’s amazing enough that he managed to sell all his tickets in August, the off-season for musicals, but to hear that he has sold out his concerts in Seoul and Busan as well, which are set a week apart, shows just how powerful Kim Junsu is when it comes to selling tickets.”
Meanwhile, Kim Junsu held a showcase on the 15th to commemorate the release of his second solo album, and will begin his Asia Tour on the 20th in Thailand.
His second solo album showcase.. A Summer dance track ‘Incredible’
JYJ’s Kim Junsu (XIA, 26) has come back with his technicolor second solo album ‘Incredible’.
Kim Junsu held a showcase for 1,200 fans at the UNIQLO AX Hall in Seoul on the 15th. The day’s event was aired live through Melon and LoenTV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sa351v9k4g).
Having released his new album on various online music sites and iTunes, Kim Junsu performed a total of four songs, ‘Tarantallegra’ from his first album, and ’11 o’clock’, ‘I’m Sorry’, and ‘Incredible’ from the second album.
Appearing on a throne, the singer exuded an air of confidence and charisma for his rendition of ‘Tarantallegra’.He continued to sing ’11 o’clock’ a capella, till he was joined by a piano halfway through. ‘I’m Sorry’, which is a traditional ballad, captivated his fans with his husky voice.
Last of all, Kim Junsu walked on stage wearing the red jacket he donned in his music video and was joined by his neon-clad dance crew. He performed ‘Incredible’ for the first time, showing off his perfect live skills, unmarred by a difficult choreography. The song has a fun melody and strong beat, and showcases Kim Junsu’s powerful performance capabilities. As a collaboration with composer Automatic, who Kim Junsu worked with for his US single ‘Uncommitted’, ‘Incredible’ features a rap segment from Puff Daddy’s son Quincy Brown.
The music video was shot in a house in Malibu and is as refreshing as the song itself. When fans honed in on the kiss scene in the music video, Kim Junsu feigned ignorance as he said, “Oh, the kiss scene. Was that included?” He had everyone laughing as he said, “I just pretended to kiss her. I took on the ‘American mindset’. Whether it actually happened or not is up to your imagination. Then again, this is all just business…”
During the press conference that was held after the showcase, Kim Junsu said, “This is the first time in nearly four years that I stood in front of a camera (for a broadcasted show). Although it wasn’t on TV, it was still a broadcasted program and it was fun and exciting. I had a great time.” Kim Junsu has been unable to appear on broadcasted programs in the past due to his legal dispute with his former agency SM Entertainment.
Kim Junsu’s second album features a total of 12 tracks, including the pre-released track ’11 o’clock’. Kim Junsu participated in the composing, lyric writing and producing process of the album and showcased his maturity as a singer.
His second album features a variety of genres including dance, ballad, electronic, funk, neo-soul, R&B and acoustic. C-JeS Entertainment stated, “The composers who participated in this album all praised Kim Junsu for his musical abilities and value as a vocalist.”
Kim Junsu will be kicking off his Asia Tour with the release of his new album. Staring in Bangkok, Thailand on the 20th, he will hold concerts in Shanghai (28th), Seoul (August 3rd~4th), and Busan (10th, 11th).
[News] 130712 TVXQ! Rocks L.A. Feeling ‘Brand New’ at World Tour Stop: Live Review
TVXQ! — aka 27-year-old Yunho and 25-year-old Changmin — pose for a photo backstage at the July 5 L.A. date to their TVXQ! LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘CATCH ME.’ SM Entertainment
“We are nervous, but extremely excited. Everything feels brand new, as if we just debuted” – Yunho
TVXQ! — aka 27-year-old Yunho and 25-year-old Changmin, undoubtedly two of the biggest names in K-pop history — proved their supremacy as a pair of “K-pop Kings,” by amassing a total of 700,000 fans to their five-stop, Japan Dome tour, “TVXQ! Live Tour 2013 Time.” Continuing the success, the duo embarked on their first world tour titled, “TVXQ! LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘CATCH ME,’” on Nov. 17, 2012, in Seoul, Korea. They dazzled thousands in Hong Kong (Jan. 19), China (March 30) and Malaysia (May 18), and they finally brought the much-anticipated leg of the tour to America for a Los Angeles date on July 5.
The excitement caused by TVXQ’s first L.A. concert was felt at Nokia Theatre on Friday night. TVXQ’s fans, known as Cassiopeia, arrived hours before the show was to begin. Most fans, dressed in red t-shirts (a signature color for TVXQ!) showed support by holding flash mob events as well as handmade signs.
Backstage, TVXQ appeared energized and high-spirited, despite jet lag and exhaustion from hours of rehearsal. The duo spent the last hour before the show relaxing their vocals (Changmin singing Kim Gun Mo’s “Moon Of Seoul”), taking pictures with lucky fans, joking around with staff members and talking to Billboard for an exclusive video interview.
“We are happy that we get to finally meet with our fans in the States,” says leader Yunho. “The show here [compared to ones in other countries] is more intimate. We are nervous, but extremely excited. Everything feels brand new, as if we just debuted. We want to share our good vibes with our fans that have waited so long.”
At 8:30 p.m. the extravaganza began slightly delayed (due to concertgoers’ unwillingness to leave merchandise booths). Ear-splitting screams erupted, red glow sticks illuminated, and some fans even cried as the packed venue watched the duo appear via hanging on wires.
TVXQ!’s electrifying show kicked off with hardcore, back-to-back performances of “Rising Sun,” “Getaway” and “Why (Keep Your Head Down).”
Taking a moment, Changmin expressed his gratitude to the thousands of fans by saying, in English, “We are so thankful to each and every one of you that came to see us tonight.” With an interpreter, he continued in Korean, “I know our U.S. fans have waited ten, long years for this concert to happen and we will promise to make up for it.”
Throughout the two-hour and a half event, the K-pop kings delivered a pitch-perfect live show with masterfully choreographed dance moves, assisted by six male backup dancers, plus special solo performances. For the solo stages, Changmin mesmerized with a cover of Maxwell’s “Whenever, Wherever, Whatever,” in a casual, striped shirt in front of a backdrop of a cityscape visual. Then, Yunho spiced it up by crooning and hip-swerving his way through his solo track, “Honey Funny Bunny,” in a sequined jacket.
‘You Guys Are So Amazing!’
The duo went through their extensive catalog of Korean and Japanese hits, including “Wrong Number” (showcasing perfectly in-sync dance moves down to their feet) “Purple Line,” “Humanoids” (their most-recent K-pop single) “Destiny,” “Dream,” “Catch Me” (wearing LED light jeweled jackets, highlighting the technical “Hulk dance”) “Before You Go” and “Mirotic.” In between performances, various TVXQ! videos were shown on the screen to preview each song.
Before bringing the show to a close, the crowd united as one for a touching moment. At one point, fans held up a placard that read, “We will always be here.” Yunho responded to the crowd in English, “You guys are so amazing! I am touched.”
The highlight of the night came when TVXQ! daringly stormed into the crowd — the first they’ve ever done so in their 10-year career, they told Billboard afterwards. The boys went off in separate directions, running through the aisles, leaving fans (and presumably security guards and ushers) in awe.
After successfully wrapping the concert Yunho reflects, “I was really taken aback to see such diversity in ages. We even saw a lady [who seemed to be in her 60s] singing along to our lyrics. This was a special night for all of us. The amount of response we got was tremendous. We won’t forget this night and we hope that our U.S. fans. will remember this night as well.”
Looking forward, TVXQ! will become the first foreign artist to perform at Japan’s Nissan Stadium on August 17 and 18. The two-day event is projected to bring in a total of 150,000 fans.
Want more TVXQ!? Check back to Billboard’s K-Town for an exclusive video interview with Yunho and Changmin coming soon!
TRANS] 130708 TVXQ Cancel Their Peru Solo Concert Due To Technical Problems
TVXQ have cancelled their concert in Peru.
TVXQ were initially scheduled to hold their ‘TVXQ LIVE WORLD TOUR – Catch Me’ concert in Lima, Peru on the 14th of July. However, the concert was cancelled due to technical problems.
The Peruvian production agency that was in charge of the concert stated, “TVXQ’s concert has been cancelled. The decision to cancel the concert came from an agreement with SM Entertainment’s representatives due to technical issues pertaining to the concert such as problems with the band and equipment.” They also added, “Unfortunately, we will not be able to complete the concert given the current situation.”
Meanwhile, TVXQ successfully held the US leg of their world tour at the Nokia Theater in LA recently, and are set to be the first non-Japanese singers to hold a concert at the Nissan Stadium, which can hold up to 75,000 people.
Just in the mood for more music from TVXQ. Lots to listen to. Enjoy!!! 🙂
1. Humanoids 03:30 2. Catch Me 08:10 3. Here I stand 11:08 4. 인생은 빛났다 (Viva) 14:32 5. Destiny 18:14 6. 비누처럼 (Like a soap) 21:43 7. I don’t know (Korean ver.)- 25:08 8. 꿈 (Dream) 29:02 9. How are you 33:04 10. Getaway 36:43 11. I swear 40:29 12. Gorgeous 44:02 13. Good Night
This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes tweets from 6am KST, June 17th to 5:59am KST, June 20th.
Let it spread~ Everywhere~~~~ (Jaejoong, 9:05pm KST, 130617)
http://goo.gl/8dZ6Y
Moldir touches down in Japan!
Our little ducky is too adorable with his Engrish <3
(Ryan, 6:09pm KST, 130617, English Tweet) @1215thexiahtic perform-machine! (Junsu, 1:17am KST, 130618, English Tweet) @cRyanChandler why you call me dance -machine????? (Junsu, 1:35am KST, 130618, English Tweet) @1215thexiahtic @cRyanChandler Hey you awake yet? You are so lazy if you have not!!
(Ryan, 4:56am KST, 130618, English Tweet) @1215thexiahtic what?! You’re crazy… I can’t keep up with you! Go to sleep!
(Junsu, 7:20pm KST, 130618, English Tweet)@cRyanChandler im in korea~yeah!! Iron dance man!!! You dance crazy!!!! really really See you soon~^ (Ryan, 7:47pm KST, 130618, English Tweet)@1215thexiahtic glad to hear you arrived safely! Iron dance man? I’ll take it! You are the Golden Artist!!!! See you soon my friend!
(Junsu, 8:25pm KST, 130618, English Tweet)@cRyanChandler okay!! platinum dancer~~see you soon.
Awws <3 (Jaejoong, 12.06am KST, 130619)
I want to meet (everyone)
I want to sing
I want to laugh
I want to feel
*sniffles* (Jaejoong, 1.11am KST, 130620) Although I don’t believe in “eternity”… Perhaps only these “memories” that fall with the rain are an “eternity” that cannot be denied…
that you are~^^ (Jaejoong, 6.21pm KST, 130620) Ame otoko. (T/N: Rain man, refers to someone who has an affinity with rain. Jaejoong’s been called this a lot because it always rains during events that he attends.)
[TRANS] 130620 JYJ Junsu, To Make A Comeback On 15 July! Photos Released Of His Transformation With Double-Cut Hair
JYJ’s Junsu will be releasing his full album on 15 July, and a teaser photo has been revealed.
On 20 June, C-Jes Entertainment published a notice along with the teaser photo, “It is planned for Junsu’s 2nd album to be released on 15 July, and he recently completed the filming of the MV in America. Through Junsu’s teaser photo, his first double-cut hairstyle since debut will be revealed.”
In the photo that was released, Junsu shows off his manly charms with his double-cut hair, completing his look with a funky and colourful jacket.
With regards to this, a representative from his agency said, “In the 1st album last year, the focus was on androgynous charms, while the album this time will have a manly and charismatic concept. A funky urban look was completed by matching a jacket and short pants from this Summer’s collections, with a colourful emblem.”
He also went on to add, “The MV which was recently filmed in America combines both vintage and fantasy elements, and will be a unique and impressive video. The fusion of the addictive colours and hip hop rhythm (of the song) is expected to be refreshing, and like an invitation to a glamorous Summer party.”
Junsu is currently concentrating on album preparations, and is expected to start official promotional activities in early July.
[TRANS] 130618 Tohoshinki, Concludes 5-dome Tour Successfully… “Myriad Of Emotions At The Tokyo Dome”
With their final concert at Tokyo Dome, group Tohoshinki’s 5-dome tour concluded as a huge success, the first for any Korean singer.
Tohoshinki began their 5-dome live tour “Tohoshinki LIVE TOUR 2013 ～TIME～” with the first show at the Saitama Super Arena on 27 April, then went on to tour Sapporo Dome, Nagoya Dome, Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Tokyo Dome.
A total of 16 concerts were held in this tour, attracting an audience of over 700,000, proving their high popularity.
To wrap up the 5-dome tour, finale concerts were held over 3 days, from 15 to 17 June, at the Tokyo Dome. Tohoshinki sang a total of 28 songs over 3 hours, charming the audience with a concert that brought together their outstanding singing abilities, powerful performance, and diverse stage production effects.
In particular, the audience also prepared a special event during the last day of the concerts in Tokyo Dome on 17 June. When the performance for “In Our Time” began, the audience switched their red lightsticks, which represent Tohoshinki, to pastel blue ones instead. Among the blue lights, the title of the tour, “Time”, was displayed in red. The members are said to have been touched.
After the concert, Yunho expressed his thoughts, “Thanks to the many people who have supported us, we’ve been able to fulfill our dream of having a 5-dome tour. It still seems like a dream, and we will work even harder from now on with the mindset that this is just the beginning.”
Changmin said, “10 years ago, I did not think it would be possible for us to hold a 5-dome tour. But I’m really happy that this dream has come true, and I would like to share this important dream-like moment with our fans.”
Following their 5-dome tour, Tohoshinki will be holding their “LIVE TOUR 2013 ~TIME~ FINAL in NISSAN STADIUM” at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama over 2 days, 17 and 18 August. This will be the finale of their Japan live tour. Through the tour this time, it is expected that a total of 850,000 audiences would have been attracted, and this is expected to set a record for highest number of audiences for any Korean singer.
[Trans] 130520 TVXQ Successfully Hold A Concert In Malaysia… Get Their Malaysian Fans ‘Pumped Up’
Male idol group TVXQ (U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin), who are currently on a world tour, successfully held a concert in Malaysia.
According to SM Entertainment on the 20th, TVXQ held their ‘TVXQ! Live World Tour Catch Me! in Kuala Lumpur’ at 6pm on the 18th at the Malawati Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and entranced their fans with an extravagant performance and charisma.
Opening the show with a rendition of ‘Rising Sun’, TVXQ performed songs from their latest album such as ‘Catch Me!’ and ‘Humanoids’, as well as hits such as ‘Why! Keep Your Head Down’ and ‘MIROTIC’.
Including individual performances that showcased each member’s unique style, the two members performed a total of 26 songs during the concert.
For the entire concert, Malaysian fans were seen holding pearl-red glowsticks and singing along with TVXQ. It was later said that the members were moved by the surprise event planned by the fans during ‘Purple Line’, when everyone switched to purple glowsticks to go with the song.
Meanwhile, TVXQ is also currently on a 5 Dome Tour in Japan that will attract a total of 850,000 fans.
[TRANS] 130513 JYJ Begin Recording Their Song For The 2014 Incheon Asian Games On The 12th
JYJ have officially kicked off their work as honorary ambassadors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games as they began recording their song for the event on the 12th.
JYJ were chosen as the honorary ambassadors of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games on the 19th of February and announced that they would be working on an ‘Incheon’ song, dance and music video to create more hype for the event.
Recognized for their immense popularity all across Asia through their various solo concerts and fanmeets, JYJ visited 15 cities across the world, including cities in North and South America and Europe, during their 2011-2012 World Tour. Considering this, the group is expected to increase global recognition and interest in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games through their new song.
The group plans to finish filming the music video in June and release the song in Asia during the Summer. They will also be holding showcases in Hanoi, Vietnam and Guangzhou, China in October and November respectively.
