Editor’s Note: Refusal of Saitama Super Arena to Host JYJ Japanese Charity Event
You know, Folks. Some things do not change. Are you surprised that this refusal came down the pike. I’m not because I saw it coming. There is a pattern to the harassment of our mancubs, and this chapter in our constant harrassment book lies at SM’s door via AVEX. The concert is sold out, the venue was secured, and now this. I’m not surprised in the least.
My argument is this. Anyone, any corporation, whichever way you want to say it, that would refuse a charity event for victims of Japan based on politics (excuse me, “contractual issues”) alone should be drawn and quartered.
Am I angry? Yes, I am. When people are hurting and have needs as deep as this–especially your own people–you do not throw away or thwart an opportunity for them to receive help from a legitimately caring source such as JYJ. I could care less about the contracts. I could care less about SM’s claims or Avex’s claims. People are hurting out there and you have just made a major social blunder. How can you say on one hand that you are in support of the Japanese people and on the other hand bite the charitable arm that is reaching out to them. Some things just plain stink!!! The stench is exceedingly strong here, and it will be smelled around the world.
What makes SM and Co. (of which obviously Saitama Arena management is a part) think that this is a legitimate means of retribution against JYJ? That is all that this boils down to. They know how much damage this could cause, how much work is involved if tickets need to be refunded.
Our guys have hearts of gold, but obviously there are a lot of people out there who have hearts of lead, and their obvious motivation is to save their own skin at the expense of the homeless and hurting people of their own country. This is a sad day indeed, and I pray that no one gets to benefit from refusing much-needed aid to Japan. Sometimes I wonder at the maturity level of these executives who get to eat well and live well while others are suffering. It is going to take a lot of money to get Japan back on it’s feet. Obviously some people could care less. Blind leading the blind.
Momma Cha