[TRANS] 140701 “External Influence Suspected” vs “It’s Not A Political Issue” … The IAG-JYJ Controversy

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JYJ, who have been active as the honorary ambassadors of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, may not be able to appear in the opening and closing ceremonies of the event. Although they have actively promoted the games for the past year and a half, it seems as though their names have been scratched off the invitation list.

From this arose the ‘external influence controversy’ that JYJ (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu)’s status as former members of TVXQ has blocked them from attending the opening and closing ceremonies. TVXQ went to court in 2009 because of a contract problem with SM Entertainment.

With news that SM Entertainment’s EXO will perform at the opening ceremony of the Incheon Asian Games in September, the controversy is gaining speed as being highly plausible.

Director Jang Jin, who is in charge of both the event and the ceremonies, spoke up about this during the press conference that was held on the 1st and said, “We have not made any announcements on JYJ’s participation in the opening and closing ceremonies because their appearance has not been confirmed yet. If Kim Junsu participates in the performance in the second act that involves musical stars, his act could overlap with JYJ’s, so we’re in the final stages of arbitration. It would be great to see them at the ceremony.” He continued to state, “JYJ have done so much for the events, acting as the honorary ambassadors for the past two years. There are a few details that need to be ironed out but it is definitely not a political issue.”

A representative of the IAG’s committee also revealed in a phone conversation with xportsnews that, “We’re currently signing contracts with the celebrities who will be appearing in the ceremony. JYJ’s appearance has not been confirmed yet. It will probably be confirmed in two or three weeks.”

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However, JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment released an official statement on this day and pressured the committee by saying, “The IAG must follow through with the promise they made with us.”

C-JeS revealed parts of their contract as they stated, “In the process of discussing JYJ’s role as honorary ambassadors, the IAG’s committee promised, ‘In the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as press conferences with foreign press, JYJ will be given priority over others when Korean singers are needed.’ At the time, the head of the committee and those in charge of promotional activities promised that JYJ would be able to appear in the opening and closing ceremonies as the finale act.”

C-JeS ended with, “We hope that the Incheon Asian Games’ breach of contract is not a result of the illogical and unfair external influences that JYJ have faced in the past.”

JYJ’s Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu left TVXQ and SM Entertainment in 2009. When they began holding promotional activities as JYJ, their broadcasted activities were severely restricted. In July of 2013, the Fair Trade Commission ruled an issue correction order against SM Entertainment and the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industries for interfering with JYJ’s broadcasted activities. SM Entertainment is currently in charge of EXO and TVXQ.

Because of this, questions are being raised on whether external influences are in play for an event that is supposed to be an Asian celebration that brings 45 countries together.

While working as the honorary ambassadors of the Incheon Asian Games, JYJ have released the games’ official theme song ‘ONLY ONE’ and shot a music video. They also filmed a no-guarantee commercial and participated in promotional events, which included showcase events in Hanoi, Vietnam and Guangzhou, China last year.

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[Trans] 140702 Director Shim Sung Bo States, “Once I Met Park Yoochun, I Knew That No Other Actor Could Measure Up”

yoochunseafogPark Yoochun will be making his screen debut through the movie ‘Sea Fog’.

‘Sea Fog’ is the story of six sailors who come across a boat of stowaways on the high seas, spiralling them into a situation they could have never imagined. Park Yoochun plays the role of Dong Shik, the youngest crew member of the ship who falls in love with Hong Mae.

Kicking off his acting career in the drama ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’, Park Yoochun has taken on a variety of roles in ‘Miss Ripley’, ‘Rooftop Prince’, ‘Miss You’ and ‘Three Days’, and has been recognized as a talented actor. His chemistry with Kim Yoon Seok in ‘Sea Fog’ is one of the most-awaited partnerships of the year.

Park Yoochun stated, “The other actors were completely focused on researching their characters, even when they weren’t filming anything. Their gazes were intense at every moment. During the entire filming process, I saw them as the crew of the ship, not as actors.” Director Shim Sung Bo expressed his satisfaction with the actor as he stated, “Once I met Park Yoochun, I knew that no other actor could measure up.”

Bong Junho said, “I’m very happy about the fact that the movie industry has gained such an amazing actor,” while Kim Yoon Seok said, “Though we’ve never met before, we got along like a duck to water, and now, he feels like family.”

The suspenseful and intense movie ‘Sea Fog’ is set to be released on the 13th of August.

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[TRANS] 140610 Ohn Joowan Says, “Even I, As A Dance Instructor In SM, Had So Much To Learn From U-Know Yunho”

Actor Ohn Joowan (31), who is a former dance instructor of SM Entertainment recently opened up about his experience working with TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho (28, Jung Yunho).

Newsen met with the actor in a cafe in Nonhyun-dong, and he began reminiscing of his days as a dance instructor in SM.

Regarding the fact that he used to teach trainees, including TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho, while working in SM Entertainment, Ohn Joowan stated, “10 years ago, there were about 10 trainees in SM who I was in charge of teaching. I’m sure that there are others in that group other than U-Know Yunho who ended up becoming singers. Back then, they were just kids who were around thirteen or fourteen years old.”

As a graduate of Seoul Institute of the Arts, Ohn Joowan was once more passionate about dancing than becoming an actor. He said, “I’ve been dancing since I was in my second year of middle school. Dance was the only thing that didn’t make me feel stressed out. Just like that kid in ‘Billy Elliot’, I was happy when I was dancing.”

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He continued to say, “The dance style that was popular when I was in middle school was b-boy dancing. In the suburbs, contemporary dance was rare but there was a lot of information and resources on b-boy dancing. I also had a lot of friends who wanted to do it too, so I started out with b-boy dancing.”

Ohn Joowan added, “When I became a high school student, I came up to Seoul with the thoughts, ‘I really like dancing, so I should learn at least one more style’ and ‘I really want to try contemporary dancing, not just moves you can pick up on the street’. I came and took lessons on jazz and contemporary styles of dancing. That’s when I decided that I wanted to apply for contemporary dance as my major.”

When asked, “Were you the reason why U-Know Yunho is able to dance so well?” he replied by saying, “No, no. Yunho’s always been much better at me in certain dance styles. I would show up to teach him, and I would always learn poppin’ dance from him.”

Ohn Joowan also stated, “We shared a special connection through our love for dance, not just as a student and teacher. We didn’t really talk that much because we could communicate through our dance moves. When I see these young trainees, I can see just how hard they must have worked to get where they are.”

He also added, “When I was a student at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, U-Know Yunho came for his college entrance exam. This was before Yunho made his debut as a member of TVXQ, and he came up to me and said, ‘Hey, teacher’. That’s when we got to know each other again. We still contact each other quite often.”

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PICS + TRANS] 140611 MBC Triangle’s Youngdal’s “Letters from Prison”

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1. To writer Choi Wan Gyu
What happened to the billions of money that I won at the casino? Without that money, I’m getting beaten bloodily here. I’ll be able to get that money someday right?
You’re writing and working hard. I’m looking forward to great story in the future. Thank you!

P.S: Ah, you like fresh cream bread don’t you?? (T/N: fresh cream bread is little Dongchul’s favorite food. It’s also what Youngdal gave the grandpa in prison)

2. To PD Yoo Chul Yong
Hello. I’m Youngdal.
Everyday you can’t sleep and struggle by yourself. There are many times I feel sad seeing you like that. Maybe because I’m still young, somehow I just endure it.

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[TRANS] 140125 Kim Jaejoong’s Evolution… A Singer, Actor And Now An Art Director

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JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has expanded his resume and become an art director.

Kim Jaejoong, who is currently active as a solo singer and a member of JYJ, drew the attention of many when he attended the launching party of Moldir on the 24th as the brand’s art director. He has participated in designing the brand’s bags.

Proving his power as part of a group and as a solo singer, the star has also made his mark in the drama industry through productions like ‘Dr. Jin’ and ‘Protect the Boss’. With a new job of acting as the designer of Moldir’s bags, Kim Jaejoong has proven that he is a multi-talented star. He has become a visionary model for other idol stars.

Since releasing his solo album, Kim Jaejoong has greeted a total of 100,000 fans in the Japanese leg of his Asia tour, which took him to Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya.

Every performance was sold out, even with the addition of seats with a limited view. The thing that stood out most was the singer’s transformation into a rock star. By taking on rock music, he has expanded his talents from ballads and dance music.

With never-ending success as a singer under his belt, he has been able to juggle both his singing and acting career at the same time.

A representative of C-JeS Entertainment stated, “Kim Jaejoong is an art director who has great taste, and is able to catch trends and marketing techniques. The launching party of Moldir was attended by various trendsetters, singers, fashion designers, models and actors, proving just how well-liked the star is amongst other celebrities,” and “Kim Jaejoong has showcased a variety of talents as a singer, actor, director and designer.” The representative continued to add, “Kim Jaejoong will continue to showcase his talents in a variety of fields in the future.”

Meanwhile, Kim Jaejoong has been flooded with celebratory messages on his various SNS accounts as he celebrates his 29th birthday on the 26th.

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[TRANS] 140121 Contents of Tohoshinki New Album “Tree” Released!!

The contents of the new Tohoshinki album “Tree”, which will be released on 5 March 2014, have been decided!
The CD includes hit singles, as well as 10 tracks that were not included in the singles!! In addition, it
contains deluxe contents which showcase a variety of charms!!

 

2014.03.05 On Sale NEW ALBUM “TREE”

 

CD+DVD <Jacket A>
“The DVD contains a total of 12 tracks, including music clips (which were no included in the singles)
and live footage!!”
[First Press Limited Edition・Regular Edition AVCK-79191/B] Price: ¥5,460 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklist]
●I love you – Introduction –
●Champion
●Breeding Poison
●愛をもっと (More Love)
●Cheering
●Something
●Good Days
●Hide & Seek
●信じるまま (Still Believing)
●SCREAM
●Crazy Crazy Crazy
●OCEAN
●TREE OF LIFE
●Good-bye for Now
Expected to contain 14 tracks in all

[DVD Contents]
<Music Clip>
●OCEAN
●SCREAM
●Very Merry Xmas
●White
●Something
●TREE OF LIFE
●OCEAN (Dance Version)
●SCREAM (Dance Version)
●Something (Dance Version)
<a-nation 2013 stadium fes.(Live Clip)>
●Catch Me – If you wanna –
●SCREAM
●Humanoids

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Includes a jacket-sized photocard (1 of 6 types randomly included)
Includes serial number to apply for the special release commemoration event for the purchasers of 『TREE』

CD+DVD <Jacket B>

“The DVD contains offshoot clips and a documentary film!!”
[First Press Limited Edition・Regular Edition AVCK-79192/B] Price: ¥4,410 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklist]
Similar to AVCK-79191/B
Expected to contain 14 tracks in all

[DVD Contents]
<Off Shoot Movie>
●In Our Time (Off Shoot Movie)
●White (Off Shoot Movie)
●TREE OF LIFE (Off Shot Movie)
●Album Jacket Photography (Off Shoot Movie)
<Documentary Film>
●One and Only One (LIVE TOUR 2013 “TIME” Documentary Film)
●In Our Time (LIVE TOUR 2013 “TIME” FINAL in NISSAN STADIUM Documentary Film)

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Includes a jacket-sized photocard (1 of 6 types randomly included)
Includes serial number to apply for the special release commemoration event for the purchasers of “TREE”

CD Only <Jacket C>
“Contains two exclusive bonus tracks that were not previously released in singles!!”
[First Press Limited Edition・Regular Edition AVCK-79193] Price:¥3,150 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklists]
Similar to AVCK-79191/B, 14 tracks in all

<Bonus Track>
●I love you – Full Version –
●Very Merry Xmas

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Includes a jacket-sized photocard (1 of 6 types randomly included)
Includes serial number to apply for the special release commemoration event for the purchasers of “TREE”

Bigeast Version <Jacket D>
(Only available exclusively from the Bigeast Official Shop)-Limited Quantities-
“The CD-EXTRA contains the music clip for TREE OF LIFE(Lip Version)!!”
[CD Only Version (AVC1-79194)] Price:¥2,835 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklist]
Similar to AVCK-79191/B, contains 14 tracks in all

[CD-EXTRA]
<Music Clip>
TREE OF LIFE (Lip Version)
※Lip Version comprises a compilation of scenes of the members singing.

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Includes a jacket-sized photocard (1 of 6 types randomly included)
Includes serial number to apply for the special release commemoration event for the purchasers of 『TREE』

*irrelevant portions omitted, images will be updated when available

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[Trans] 140121 U-Know Yunho Says, “I Confess All Of My Fears And Worries To A Stuffed Animal”

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U-Know Yunho confessed that he talks about his fears and worries to a stuffed animal.

The episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Nationwide Talk Show – Hello’ that aired on the 20th featured Lee Yoobi and TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin as guests.

U-Know Yunho confessed that he’s bought a stuffed animal before so that he has someone to talk to when he needs to share his fears and worries with someone.

He added that being able to talk about his worries with his teddy bear makes him feel a little better, like a weight’s been lifted off his chest.

Meanwhile, the episode featured the story of a mother of five whose husband wants to have more kids.

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[TRANS] 140119 Hypothetical Posters For ‘Three Days’ Already Exist, “The Drama Is Expected To Be A Big Hit”

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Hypothetical fan-made posters for SBS’ new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Three Days’ have already appeared on various online communities, giving support to the claim that the drama is set to be a big hit.

As the drama to follow ‘You, Who Came From The Stars’, ‘Three Days’ will begin airing on the 26th of February and is a mystery suspense and melodrama production that depicts the lives of the president’s bodyguards.

‘Three Days’ has already become a hot topic for bringing together the ‘dream team’ of screenwriter Kim Eun Hee, who has written successful dramas like ‘Sign’ and ‘Ghost’, and director Shin Kyung Soo, who directed the high-quality historical drama ‘Deep-rooted Tree’. With over a month still left till the drama begins airing, it’s surprising to see fan-made posters being created already.

One internet community showcased a poster of ‘Three Days’ that was parodied off of the 2008 movie ‘Vantage Point’, which follows veteran bodyguards as they protect the US president during a global conference in Spain.

Taking into consideration that both productions follow a storyline involving a president and his bodyguards, netizens created this poster. The final product features pictures of Park Yoochun, Sohn Hyun Joo, Park Ha Seon, So Yi Hyun, Yoon Jae Moon, Jang Hyun Sung and Choi Won Young, as well a caption that reads, ‘The President has been targeted! Follow the actions of 8 in 100,000′.

A representative of SBS’ drama sector said, “Popularity continues to rise for ‘You, Who Came From The Stars’ and netizens have been creating parody posters for the drama. ‘Three Days’ is already experiencing a similar level of attention and popularity,” and “We believe that people will become even more interested in the drama once it begins airing.”

With the drama already in the center of the spotlight, ‘Three Days’ will begin airing on the 26th of February and will greet viewers every Wednesday and Thursday at 10pm.

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JYJ Jaejoong Announces New Repackage Album “Erase Makeup” + Details

Kim Jaejoong, who exhibited images of various types through his first solo rock album in October last year, came out again with emotional ballad. Kim shows his versatility as an artiste through writing 10 out of 13 songs in the album.

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In this repackage album, 2 more new songs will be added and more love stories will be shared.

The repackage album, WWW Erase Makeup, will be released on October 20 and his new song, Heaven, which was sung during his Asia tour, received much love and hence, it will be included in this album. Heaven is a sentimental winter ballad which is of pop and ballad genre.

Kim Jaejoong earned motivation from the movie ‘A Moment To Remember’ to write the lyrics and a song was created that features Gummy to stand out beautiful harmonies. Kim re-arranged Keshou (Makeup) by Nakajima Miyuku, a famous Japanese singer-songwriter, and it will be included in this album too.

Kim’s version of Makeup leaves the original blues and he arranged that song with only the piano and strings to express its simple and moderate feelings.

In the beginning, he chose this song for his fan-meeting tour in Japan and for its sad lyrics. This song recites the sad heart as if one looks at himself into the mirror and searching for the love that left.

“What is this makeup business I had not thought about it deeply. Tonight, I’m fine with dying, I want to be beautiful.” and “Don’t flow, tears, till the bus leaves here”, are part of the lyrics that are smeared with emotion of grieve over the love that is ignored by one’s heart. Kim made the song dramatic by a monological chanting and sometimes by weeping.

As Kim made the song pitiful and emotional by interpreting it into a female vocal song by his own colors, the listeners can feel the strength of his vocals. Listeners can recall their emotion that they bury in their memories and shed tears. Kim showed many genres like Britpop, Softrock, Neo Punk that are based on rock, and received much favorable comments.

He also made numerous records that make their way up to 1st place in 12 countries. He succeeded in entering the iTunes Chart in 34 countries including Europe and South America. He topped the Japanese iTunes Chart six times this year while staying 1st place on YinYueTai V Chart in China for five weeks. These achievements made people to realize his popularity.

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This repackage album will include undisclosed cuts from the music video of the title song in his 1st Solo Album, Just Another Girl, as well as additional new songs, and a DVD that includes Just Another Girl Music Video along with its making film that is constructed in addition to collect anticipation from the fans.

The track listing of the new repackage album and details of the DVD can be found after the jump.

DISC 1
No. Title Lyrics Music Arrangement
1. Makeup Kim Jaejoong Huijang-Nim, Kim Gwangsup Huijang-Nim, Kim Gwangsup
2. Heaven Kim Jaejoong, Miyuki Nakajima Miyuki Nakajima Huijang-Nim
3. 빛 (Light) Kim Jaejoong Jung Jae-Yeop Jung Jae-Yeop
4. Don’t Walk Away Kim Jaejoong TEXU TEXU
5. Just Another Girl Kim Jaejoong, D.Brown, Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeo D.Brown, Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeon D.Brown, Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeon
6. Butterfly Kim Jaejoong Huijang-Nim, 2JAJA Huijang-Nim
7. Rotten Love Kim Jaejoong Kim Jaejoong, Kwon Bin-Gi Kwon Bin-Gi
8. 햇살 좋은 날 (Sunny Day) Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeon Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeon Sung Hyeon, Baek Mu-Hyeon
9. Let The Rhythm Flow Kim Jaejoong TEXU TEXU
10. 그랬지 (It is) Kim Jaejoong Kim Jaejoong Kim Jaejoong
11. Now Is Good Yoon Do-Hyun Yoon Do-Hyun Chu Seung-Yeop
12. 9+1# Kim Jaejoong Kim Jaejoong Kwon Bin-Gi, Jang Insuk
13. Luvholic Kim Tae Wan Kim Tae Wan, 251, High J Kim Tae Wan, 251, High J
14. Modem Beat Kim Jaejoong, TAKURO TAKURO TAKURO
15. Paradise Kim Jaejoong Kim Jaejoong, Park Il Park Il

DISC 2

Just Another Girl Music Video.
Music Video Making Film.

Sound: Dolby Digital
Screen Ratio: 16:9 / LB
Time: 18:32 min
Regional Code: NTSC (All)
Rate: PG-15

Photos courtesy of C-JeS Entertainment

[Article content is translated by Judith and Jewel from All About Cassiopeia. Any copying, republication or redistribution content other than for personal uses is expressly prohibited.]

This article content originally published at C-JeS Store here.

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[Vid] 140114 TVXQ! Behind the scene in the waiting room

3M Mission Success! Thank you for your support 🙂
As promised, behind scenes of TVXQ! at waiting room is now released for you

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[TRANS] 140117 Post of JYJ SNS Updates

This post will be updated throughout the day with Twitter, Naver LINE and Instagram updates by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet, LINE message and Instagram update as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes updates from 6am KST, January 17th to 5:59am KST, January 18th.

(Jaejoong, 8:19pm KST, Twitter) Jjunsu, I love you☆ All my best wishes to ‘December’ pic.twitter.com/4AF2X2EYGI

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(Jaejoong, 10:33pm KST, Twitter) To the person who keeps messing around with other celebrities by pretending you’re me, even though I don’t have a Facebook account.. Please stop..^^ If you don’t get rid of that account, you’ll be in big trouble^^ pic.twitter.com/GKsA91dyoS

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[TRANS] 140109 [Star Cast] ‘Something’ Interesting About ‘Something’, As Told By TVXQ

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10 years. 10 years are an epoch. And ‘TVXQ’ have changed in those 10 years. No, they have transformed. And their new album ‘TENSE’ is a result of that transformation. ‘TENSE’ has the meaning of ‘full of nerves and tension’. This is meant to reflect the nerves and tension that TVXQ feel when they’re on stage. It also reflects the pronunciation of ’10th’, to commemorate the group’s 10th anniversary.

TVXQ’s change is refreshing and exciting. This can be felt through their title track’ Something’. As a swing jazz song, a genre that TVXQ have never tried before, it is lively and refreshing. Completely opposite from the grandiose and strong music they’ve created so far, the song is appealing to the masses.

“We wanted to show a lively and refreshing side of TVXQ that we’ve never shown before to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We chose swing jazz because our goal to strive for new music and new genres. We wanted to be more appealing to the public. Shall we call it a gift for our fans?”

Why did TVXQ choose ‘Something’ as the title track of their 10th anniversary album? There’s ‘something’ there that has yet to be uncovered. Here is that ‘something’ of ‘Something’, as told by the members of TVXQ themselves.

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◆”‘Something’ marks a flare of change.” (by Yunho)

We first asked about the musical aspects of their choice. We wanted to know why they chose ‘Something’. Their answer was simple. It was ‘A flare to mark a transformation’. Changmin said, “We wanted to showcase a variety of our charms. We searched for fun and lively music that we could enjoy singing, and ‘Something’ seemed to tick all the boxes.”

Yunho expressed his agreement as he added, “We added a modern twist to a classic genre that never goes out of style,” and “We wanted to get our music out to as many people as possible. It was like a flare to signal that TVXQ are ready to continue trying out a variety of new genres in the future.”

Does that mean their composers have changed? A surprising story behind ‘Something’ is that is was created by the Yoo brothers (Yoo Young Jin, Yoo Han Jin). As the brothers are famous for their ‘SMP’ (SM’s signature music that focuses on powerful performances) music, fans were shocked to discover that they had written the song. Could this signify a change for the Yoo brothers as well?

“TVXQ have always strived to created music that focuses heavily on the performance aspect of things. And because the Yoo brothers wrote most of our title songs, the image of ‘Yoo Young Jin + Yoo Han Jin = SMP’ seems to have stuck. But those two composers have worked with a huge range of genres. They will continue to surprise everyone with new music.” (TVXQ)

What was the musical aspect they focused on the most? It was their vocals. Swing jazz is easy to listen to but difficult to sing. This is because rhythm is the key to a successful swing jazz piece. Yunho explained, “It’s a 24-beat song. We tried to bring the rhythm to life. We decided to focus on creating nuances for terms like ‘Sneak up’ with our pronunciation.”

Changmin said, “The key point of his song is to keep the lively rhythm going. We wanted to bring the rhythm to life through our singing,” and “We did our best to make it fun enough for people to dance along to. The vocal range is actually lower than our previous songs, and I think this makes the song more appealing to our listeners.”

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◆”The choreography is a musical with a story” (by Changmin)

There’s something that can’t be left out when talking about TVXQ, and that is ‘performance’. They’ve come back with an extremely difficult dance number that uses ropes. From pretending to play the guitar to creating a boxing ring, standing microphones and the strings of a marionette doll, viewers are bombarded with an array of exciting dance moves.

The choreography was created by Tony Testa, who has worked with stars like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. Where did the idea come from? Yunho said, “The swing jazz genre reminded us of shows in Las Vegas. We were trying to think of something that could reflect that, and that’s how the idea of our line performances was created.”

Here is the second interesting story. Both TVXQ and the dancers use the ropes in their line performance, and we wonder if any accidents have occurred during rehearsals. Yunho said, “While rehearsing, we kept stepping on the ropes, bumping into each other  and falling over. Our final product is a result of countless hours of rehearsals. But we can never let our guard down because we don’t know what could happen at any moment.”

Changmin stated that the ending is the most difficult move of all, which has them leaning forward with nothing but the ropes keeping them upright. He said, “We’re the first to try out a performance with ropes. Personally, I’ve fallen over a lot during the end part of our performance. That part still worries me, but I’ve gotten used to it through constant practice and the exchange of opinions.”

They’ve emphasized a change from other jazz dance sequences, with a story-based musical as their goal. Changmin said, “We wanted to differentiate ourselves from the choreography of other swing pieces. I think our line performance helps us do that. We practiced whenever we had a spare moment so we could get used to it.”

Yunho added to this by saying, “There are a lot of dynamic and large-scale moves in our new dance,” and “Our ensemble consists of our backup dancers and ropes, and we’ve created a performance that feels like a musical with a story. I think our new performance style has helped showcase a new side of TVXQ.”

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◆”Our style? Cute and sexy…?” (by Yunho)

They’ve completely changed their style as well. It’s gotten much lighter than before. Short pants that show their ankles, and leopard-print pieces of clothing are used to give off a lively image. Changmin said, “We didn’t want our outfits to be too serious because it wouldn’t go with our expressions or performances, so we changed our look to match the song.”

Yunho said, “The overall concept of our song is a big band. But we’ve added a modern twist to it,” and “We’ve taken classical suits and added a modern twist with checkered prints. We’ve created a new look for TVXQ that is lively, but still has an impact.”

The hairstyles are the biggest change for TVXQ. They’ve taken risks that they’ve never taken before. Changmin said, “I’ve dyed my hair and parted it down the middle with curls. It’s a style I’ve never tried before. I’ve gone through a variety of hairstyles in the past 10 years, but I’ve never done this one before. I wanted it to match the song.”

Yunho also tries out wavy curls or a 1:9 side parting. Yunho said, “Instead of emphasizing flamboyance, I opted for a natural look. It’s a style that goes well with the suits,” and “To put it in one sentence, it’s a cute but sexy look.”

Each member’s style preference has been taken into account. Though the style and colors of their suits are the same, small differences have been made in the details. Yunho has a brighter and cuter look while Changmin prefers a more formal look. Their outfits reflect this difference.

TVXQ said, “We don’t make a lot of differences between the outfits worn by each member. We prefer to find a balance through different details,” and “The difference in how we’re styled is that Yunho wears vests for a lighter look, while Changmin prefers to wear jackets for a formal look.”

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◆”A joy for the ears, as well as the eyes~” (by Changmin)

To conclude, ‘Something’ reflects TVXQ’s transformation. Their goal was to break the stereotype of ‘TVXQ=performance’ and connect with the public on a deeper level. Yunho said, “We want people to think of us as versatile artistes, rather than just focusing on our powerful performances. I want us to be a group that is appealing to the public.”

Changmin shares the same opinion. He said, “If TVXQ’s music till now has been ‘music to watch’, I hope ‘Something’ helps transform our music into ‘music to listen to as well as to watch’,” and “We want people to know that TVXQ can create ‘easy listening’ music, and that’s what we’re doing right now.”

They also revealed a secret to enjoying ‘Something’ more. Yunho said that people should sing this song at karaoke rooms as he stated, “I recommend that people sing ‘Something’ when they go sing karaoke. You can use the microphones there to follow along with the choreography, and that will make it even more fun.”

TVXQ concluded with remarks about their 10th anniversary, and what comes next. Yunho said, “We plan to continue our never-ending transformations,” and “Our goal is to keep trying out new music. Our 10th anniversary marked our plan to become more appealing. I’m excited to see what our 11th anniversary will bring.”

What’s on Changmin’s mind? “When people think of TVXQ, they immediately think of strong performances,” and “I’m determined to show people that TVXQ are capable of a variety of genres through ‘Something’. I’m confident that we’ll be able to do so. This is want I want to say most, with 10 years of experience under my belt.”

Source: [Naver StarCast]

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[TRANS] 140111-140115 Post of JYJ SNS Updates

This post will be updated throughout the day with Twitter, Naver LINE and Instagram updates by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet, LINE message and Instagram update as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes updates from 6am KST, January 11th to 5:59am KST, January 16th.

 

(Junsu, 6:35pm KST, 140111, Twitter) This is heaven on earth~~ pic.twitter.com/toCTd7kl1J
(Junsu, 6:37pm KST, 140111, Twitter) Sunset pic.twitter.com/tB7P1rAH3q
(Junsu, 8:04pm KST, 140111, Twitter) It’s so pretty pic.twitter.com/KXswgQjPEK

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(Jaejoong, 9:17pm KST, 140111, Twitter) I had so much fun in Gwangju^^ Your outfits were amazing~! I can’t wait for the two concerts in Nagyoa~! and the two concerts in Seoul~ The dress code for both Nagoya.. and Seoul is “Kim Jaejoong”. Show me how great your imagination can be~ haha

 

(Junsu’s mom, 5:23pm KST, 140112, Twitter) We went for a walk with Xiahki♡Hoki for the first time in a while~ Seeing them having so much fun has made me so happy~^^ pic.twitter.com/qbAztQJu3p

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(Junsu, 6:41pm KST, 140112, Twitter) @zunoxiahmom Xiahki and Hokiㅜ

(Choi In Suk, 6:02pm KST, 140112, Twitter) Today was the last performance of the musical [Friends]. Thank you everyone, I love you. pic.twitter.com/gkb1wsz8Wc
(Zakky, 8:19pm KST, 140112, Twitter) @indding Great job!!
(Junsu, 1:42am KST, 140113, Twitter) @zakkykim Turtle!!! Sorry;;
(Zakky, 1:47am KST, 140113, Twitter) @1215thexiahtic pic.twitter.com/gvKwcARFpk

 

(Junsu, 6:41pm KST, 140112, Twitter) We’ve come to a Chinese restaurant! pic.twitter.com/uMrg7y52r5

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(Junsu, 12:22am KST, 140113, Twitter) Sasahara.. Can you just leave us alone, and stop caring about what we do? You take false information you picked up from somewhere.. and act like you know something.. and if you happen to make a guess that comes true, I guess some people listen to you, huh? Do you enjoy that? Stop taking such an interest in what we do and go about your own business~ What exactly is it that you do for a living?? That’s what I’m most curious about..

 

(Junsu, 1:20am KST, 140113, Twitter) This was fun lol pic.twitter.com/x16KoOKcVs
(Junsu, 1:29am KST, 140113, Twitter) Hansol, your mouth is going to split in half if you yawn like that keke Everyone.. keeps staring at you~~ Let’s pretend that we don’t know each other ^^;; Sorry pic.twitter.com/WNZRdZYAGO

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(Junsu, 11:38pm KST, 140114, Twitter) The musical Ghost.. I was captivated by Juwon and Ivy’s singing and acting, and I fell for the ardent love depicted in the musical. And Choi Jung Won. I got to see first-hand why she is called the greatest musical actress of Korea. I lo..lo…ve… respect you.
(Zakky, 11:41pm KST, 140114, Twitter) @1215thexiahtic Come watch Kim Junsu’s performance of December! I heard you’ve only watched Park Gun Hyung’s performance?
(Junsu, 11:58pm KST, 140114, Twitter) @zakkykim Hyung.. I really do want to watch my own performance.. But how do I go about doing that? [I’d say to myself] Try and give me some biting criticism.. lol
(Gun Hyung, 12:00am KST, 140115, Twitter) @zakkykim What are you guys doing haha Let’s get some sleep

@1215thexiahtic Welcome back haha
(Junsu, 12:11am KST, 140115, Twitter) @gunboy77 Hyung! Sweet dreams~^^
(Moon Jung, 12:18am KST, 140115, Twitter) @1215thexiahtic You’ll come check out a Spanish prison next, right?? haha
(Junsu, 12:21am KST, 140115, Twitter) @mjkim8200 Director! That Spanish prison is from La Mancha right? I’ll make sure to drop by soon haha
(Moon Jung, 12:23am KST, 140115, Twitter) @1215thexiahtic I’ll have fanfare prepared just for you~^^
(Junsu, 12:25am KST, 140115, Twitter) @mjkim8200 You must! keep that promise^^

(Jaejoong, 4:03pm KST, 140115, Twitter) It’s still Christmas here.. I should put all this stuff away.. pic.twitter.com/EqYhYFHq4E
(Junsu, 4:16pm KST, 140115, Twitter) @bornfreeonekiss Your house is so pretty lol I should really go for a visit! Aren’t you going to have a housewarming party? lol
(Jaejoong, 4:19pm KST, 140115, Twitter) @1215thexiahtic I moved in a while ago and you’re telling me to have a housewarming party now? haha Oh, if you live alone, not even Christmas or the coming of Spring has any appeal..ㅜㅜ
(Junsu, 4:47pm KST, 140115, Twitter) @bornfreeonekiss I feel the same way lol Birthdays and Christmases lose more appeal as the years go by~~

 

(Jaejoong, 4:28pm KST, 140115, Instagram) The beef I marinated yesterday~ It looks so good~ http://instagram.com/p/jLl7K2knt-/

 

Source: [Junsu+Jaejoong+Others’ Twitter + Jaejoong’s Instagram]

 

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[TWITTER] 140115 Kim Jaejoong & Kim Junsu Twitter Update: Still in Christmas Mood

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[TRANS] It’s still Christmas..
Need to clean up fast..
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[TRANS] Your house is beautifulㅋ I need to go to hyung’s house! Did you have a housewarming? ㅋ

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[TRANS] I moved houses a long time ago, why are you asking about housewarming (laugh) Ah.. I live alone … so I have no inspiration for Christmas… even for Spring (cries)

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[TRANS] Same with meㅋLosing interest more and more with things like birthday or Christmas~~

Source: @bornfreeonekiss + @1215thexiahtic
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