[NEWS] TVXQ Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun’s Full Statements

We previously reported about Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun'sr eaction to SM Entertainment's press conference. The full interview and statements from the 3 TVXQ members have now been revealed. Both parties are now in a full on battle and have added yet another layer of complexity to this already complicated story.

Q: Yunho and Changmin are still with SME.

"That is very unfortunate. SME offers unacceptable conditions to their artists. It breaks our hearts to know that Yunho and Changmin are still there."

Q: You have partially won the trial. How do you feel about your victory?"

"We're more worried about how Yunho and Changmin would feel confused about the ruling. They must have thought that SME, a major entertainment company, would win."

Q: Yesterday, Yunho and Changmin showed their support for SME.

"They can't help but do such thing. They have to do something like that because they're with SME. We've done a lot of things we didn't want to do as well, because we were forced."

Q: How are you finding their decision?

"It'd be a lie if we didn't find it somewhat bitter. But we know that they have their own story, so we understand them."

Q: What do you plan on earning through this lawsuit?"

"All we want is to part from SME. The contracts were unfair, especially the length of 13 years. Division of profit was problematic as well. The three of us have yet to receive our share of income amounting up to couple hundred thousand dollars each."

Q: Some view the lawsuit as the end of DBSK?

"We do not want to cease working as or break apart from DBSK. We just want to end our relationship with SME."

Q: Are you in contact with Yunho or Changmin?

"We lost contact with them after we took legal actions. But we can assume why that would have happened."

Q: How do you plan on maintaining your relationship with those two members?

"If they have something that is holding them back from talking to us, then we will fight to change that. They will speak up when the time comes."

Q: So you are willing to stay together with two other members?

"When this whole thing is over, we will resolve our misunderstandings with the two. We will wait for that day."

Q: Any plans on working as three?

"We will not release an album or perform on stage until Yunho and Changmin comes back to us."

Q: Are you going to stay together until the end with the other members?

"We want to keep DBSK. The stage means something only when all five of us are on it. We are one. We will walk in the name of DBSK until the end."

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[NEWS] Yunho Kissing Go Ara

A few days ago, we wrote about TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki Leader Yunho kissing his co-star Go Ara in one take on their MBC drama Heading to the Ground. Well, the highly anticipated episode aired not too long ago and the video of them kissing is now being uploaded to the internet.

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[TRANS] 091009 Bigeast Magazine Volume 14 - Yunho's "I LOVE TO TRAVEL"

(Translation)

SPECIAL ISSUE FROM THE MEMBERS

THIRD ISSUE: YUNHO’S "I LOVE TO TRAVEL"

“Where Yunho wants to go”

In Bigeast Vol. 9, we introduced Yunho’s favorite places, selected from the fans’ recommendation list. This time, Yunho enthusiastically speaks of the places he wants to go!

Staff: Can you please tell us where you want to go now?
Yunho: YES! I have two places, is it okay?
S: Of course, so first..
YH: LAS VEGAS!!!!!
S: You’ve been answering Las Vegas in many magazines. Have you ever been there before?
YH: Yes, I think it was in May 2008. All five members went there to shoot a Korean photobook! I was so impressed by the beautiful night view, and was really fascinated by the entertainment atmosphere of the whole town.
S: Las Vegas is famous for its shows. Did you have time to go to the shows?
YH: Yes, we had time, so we saw the shows of “Cirque du Soleil,” “O,” and “KA”! That was surprising!
S: Yes, we know. “O” and “KA” are very popular shows in Las Vegas.
YH: Yes. We have performed on stage many times as Tohoshinki, but we don’t have many chances to be on the audience side. It was totally fresh and new. After the show, we had a new dream, “Oh! We want to show these kinds of performances one day!” For me, the most impressive part of Las Vegas were these two shows, “O” and “Ka”!!
S: Oh, you are truly the leader of Tohoshinki. You are always thinking about Tohoshinki!
YH: Of course!!
S: Well, Las Vegas is famous for its shows, but it is also famous for casinos, too. Did you go to the casino?
YH: …Yes (grins)
S: That face… So you won??
YH: Yes, I won! I only did the slot machine, and I started with only 1 cent, but in the end, it became $500!!!
S: WOW! But Yunho… starting with 1 cent… (Lol)
YH: Yes… I regretted that… I should have started with 1. When I turn the slot, it always matched. (Lol) It was so surprising, but I was very happy.
S: You have a happy memory of the place, so I think you want to go back one day?
YH: Yes. If there was a multi-dimensional door, I would first go to Las Vegas. (Lol)
S: So, one was Las Vegas. Where is the other place you want to go now?
YH: The Grand Canyon. We also went there to shoot pictures for a Korean photobook.
S: Did you climb to the very top?
YH: Of course! I did some rock climbing, too!! Cactus was growing on the rocks, and it was a bit painful… (wry smile)
S: Oh… (Lol)… Did you put on the lifelines?
YH: No, I didn’t. The height was only 3m, so we were told that there were no lifelines… So we put in high spirits, “The shooting involves a grave risk!” and faced the shooting. (Lol)
S: That’s just like you, Yunho! (Lol)
YH: Yes! Thank you!
S: Changing the subject, why do you want to go to the Grand Canyon again?
YH: When I climbed to the very top of the Grand Canyon, I thought that “I might never be able to come here again…” Then, I was truly touched by… It gave me power.
S: What kind of power?
YH: I thought that I should do my best for everyone, keeping the impressive feeling I felt at the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon gave me power to help everyone!
S: You are already making many people happy and also helping them out. Is it your target to go furthermore!!?
YH: It is not enough, now~! My dream is volunteering!!
S: You are really fantastic~~ So for the last, please tell me where you want to go, a place you’ve never been to!
YH: An uninhabited island. (Immediate reply)
S: …What? An uninhabited island??! Why??
YH: I think that life is an uninhabited island.
S: What? Please explain.
YH: During your lifetime, you will have troubles and come upon big hurdles. When you are in an uninhabited island, there should be many hurdles, so I thought it would be the same.
S: Oh, I see. So are you going to the island alone?
YH: NO! We five will go together, then we can realize that what one couldn’t do alone could be achieved by all five members. I feel that we can get power to overcome big hurdles.
S: But, going to an uninhabited island will be hard for you~
YH: Umm, my wish is to stay overnight.
S: …Really? That’s too short!! Staying overnight! (Lol)
YH: Then… A 3-day trip!! (Lol)


Source: Bigeast Magazine Volume 14
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[INFO] Yunho does Checkmate; Go Ara does Girls on Top

Viewers were drawn to a particular scene shown in episode 10 of MBC's Heading to the Ground on 8th October.

To cut the long story short, Cha Bong Gun (Yunho) wanted to buy a laptop for his sister, Cha Byul (who is super adorable) who was celebrating her birthday. He ropes in his agent, Kang Hyebin (Go Ara) to help him in the selection but realizes that all the laptops are priced out of his reach.

While walking along the streets, they chanced upon a singing contest where one of the prizes on offer was a laptop. Bong Gun naturally signs up for it eagerly and also brings Hyebin into the picture although she is unwilling. Yunho being the slick dance machine of DBSK in reality, does a neat performance of his self-composed song, Checkmate while the reluctant Hyebin gives it her all, doing a gag version of BoA's Girls on Top which was really hilarious. And the hilarious performance wins the laptop prize!

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[NEWS] The five of us will never part!

Earlier today, TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki got together on stage to hold a concert at the Hongkou Soccer Stadium in Shanghai, China. Despite the turmoil, rumors of breakup, and lawsuit with SM Entertainment, the boys got together and put on a great show for the more than 30,000 fans in attendance.

According to fan accounts, TVXQ's leader Yunho said: "The five of us will never part!" Even though the concert was held in China, this lead the crowd to chant "믿어요! 동방신기 사랑해" which translates to "Believe! We Love Dong Bang Shin Ki." Jaejoong, and Micky were both seen crying around this time as well. There's also reports that all 5 cried together at the end.

This reassured a lot of Cassiopeia who have always kept the faith and continue to do so.

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[NEWS] 090902 U-Know Yunho’s Korea, Japan, and China fans Sent Wreaths of Wishes

Asian fans sent wishes to TVXQ group leader U-Know Yunho for a success in his acting debut. U-Know Yunho fanclubs including ones from Korea, Japan, and China showed their support for his debut as actor in ‘Heading to The Ground’ drama by sending wreaths to the drama meeting site.

At 2 pm, Yunho’s fans from 3 countries placed about 10 wreaths at Seoul Frand Hyatt Hotel in Hannam-dong which is the meeting site for MBC new drama series ‘Heading To The Ground’, along with their wishes for success of Yunho’s debut drama.

On the wreaths were put wishing messages such as “Hope ‘Manddang’ will be a big hit” and “Cha Bong-gun rules.”

Furthermore, to be able to meet Yunho some Japanese fans even waited outside the drama shooting site, which drew public attentions.

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[News]090819 U-Know Yunho Says “I Feel Good About Our First Filming For The Drama”

TVXQ member U-Know Yunho, who will be acting under his real name Jung Yunho, shared his feelings about his first drama shoot.

Jung Yunho immersed himself in filming for MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Heading to the Ground’ where he plays the role of Cha Bong-goon, a man who has nothing except a goal and passion.

On July 28th, Jung Yunho began filming for the first episode at Gangnam Sangsoo-dong by acting as Cha Bong-goon talking with his neighborhood, long-time friend Oh Yeoni (Lee Yoonji). Jung Yunho checked and refined each and every one of his actions and lines and practiced his lines every chance he had. He showed his passion eagerness for his role by asking the staff whether his interpretation of the character was fitting.

Bong-goon is a character who has a playful and ever-changing personality. During this particular filming, Bong-goon’s character required many facial expressions such as suddenly smiling for no reason or scrunching one’s face up in anger. Jung Yunho, who acted out each expression naturally, said, “Bong-goong’s character has the best personality,” and asked the staff questions such as, “Was my scene funny? Did it come out well?” and showed his satisfaction for a successful first shoot that ended in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.

Jung Yunho, who said he had to work out very hard for his role, said, “I’m having so much fun playing the character of Cha Bong-goon I feel good about the first filming for our drama.”

‘Heading to the Ground’ is a love story that results from the misunderstandings that arise between passionate yet unlucky Bong-goon and Kang Haebin (played by Ara), a girl who has everything but wishes to succeed on her own. It is also a Humanism drama that touches upon Cha Bong-goon’s will to live even though he had lived through three near-death experiences. The first episode airs on September 9th.

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[NEWS] Is TVXQ Headed for Breakup?

Three members of Korea’s hottest pop group TVXQ – Micky Yu-chun, Xiah Jun-su, and Hero Jae-joong – filed a legal action against its agency, SM Entertainment. The law firm representing the three members said that they signed 13-year exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment, which is essentiall! y binding lifelong contracts. They also claimed that the profit distribution enforced on them by SM Entertainment is unfair.

The press release issued by the lawyers said that the group was subject to grueling schedule since their debut in 2004, shuttling between Japan, China and Korea with very little rest. They can’t get out of this predicament, because they essentially belong to SM Entertainment for 13 years, 15 years if military services are included. The members were also given only 0.4 to 1% of total album sales. Before the contract revision in February, they were promised only 10 million won each if the previous album sold more than 500 thousand copies.

The fans of TVXQ have been in a state of panic ever since the news of a possible breakup made the headlines. Despite the provisional disposition to terminate the contracts, however, the remaining two members – U-Know Yun-ho and Max Chang-min – and the agency both said that the band would continue performing and it would not disband.

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[INFO] Yunho Rubs Ara’s Foot

Fangirls continue to hoard around the set of upcoming MBC drama Heading To The Ground starring TVXQ's very own Jung Yunho and Go Ara. But again without them, we wouldn't be able to get so many spoilers with the fancams. Earlier, we gave a sneek peak into the drama which mainly showed Yunho and Lee Yoon Jiwith no Ara. Well, Yunho has been spotted rubbing Ara's foot. Jealous much? Check it out here:







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[INFO] Online Celebrity News Outlets Cite Fake Twitter

The articles basically describe twitter and the current legal stuff with TVXQ and SM but they honestly think that this is actually Jaejoong from TVXQ. It's not, but I guess we can be happy that they're getting some exposure, despite the fact that it's using non-credible sources.

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[NEWS] TVXQ’s Three Members File For A ‘Preservation of Evidence’ So That They Can Know Of Their Exact Income

SM are to hand in all “account books, the contract, receipts, transfer slips and all other documents” as the members file for a ‘preservation of evidence’

It has been found that YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, members of boy band ‘TVXQ’, have filed a preservation of evidence request form along with their lawsuit against SM Entertainment.

The Exclusive Contract Validity Suspension and Provisional Disposition Request Form that was filed against their current entertainment agency, SM Entertainment, was followed by a lot of attention towards the uncertain future of TVXQ and many people were curious as to why they also filed for a preservation of evidence request.

Through the law firm Sejong, the three members YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu filed for the preservation of evidence request. This can be seen as an act of gathering evidence in the case that it is found that SM has not been faithful to keeping the contract of TVXQ in accordance with the law.

This conclusion can be made because when one is face with a preservation of evidence request form, they must hand in all account books, contracts, receipts, transfer slips and all other documents related to the parties in question.

-part edited out-

However, Lawyer Lim Sang Hyuk from law firm Sejong, who is representing the three members in this case, stated in reference to SM’s official statement that, “The cosmetic company, which may have caused some disagreements amongst TVXQ in an emotional point of view, was not the reason TVXQ filed the lawsuit. After reading the official statement of SM that was released on the first of August, we found that they made the cosmetic company a larger issue than what it actually is. It is wrong to think that TVXQ would file a lawsuit just because of a company that isn’t even TVXQ’s main work priority.”

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[NEWS] With Worries About DBSK’s Disbandment, Chinese Fans Join In The Fan Panic

It seems that the Chinese fans have also joined in the fan panic with the news of danger that Dong Bang Shin Ki will disband.

On Chinese Sina.com and other media, there were reports about Dong Bang Shin Ki members Xiah JunSu, Micky YooChun and Hero JaeJoong has went up to Seoul Central District Court to apply for provisional retractile of their exclusive rights effect from their contract with SM Entertainment.

The reports also went, “With this news of a lawsuit by the Dong Bang Shin Ki members, many of Dong Bang Shin Ki’s fans have been taken aback, especially for their official fanclub Cassiopeia, they are in a panic state.”

With these reports, Chinese fans said, “If this is the route they choose, we will support them”, “But still this is the company that groomed them to be top stars, isn’t that a little too much?” with various responses.

Meanwhile, it has been known that members UKnow YunHo and Max ChangMin has decided not to join the rest of the members in this pending lawsuit.

With these news, there have much speculations that the chance of the group disbanding is high since it has been more than 5 years since they debuted in 2005.

But with that, SM Entertainment released official statements:

• They said on 1st August morning, “It is true that Xiah, Hero and Micky made the application for provisional disposition to terminate the exclusive rights effects from their contract on 31st July at the district court. With that the company is very taken back by the action, we are trying to get confirm all the truth from them currently. “
• They continued, “But as a representative group to the country and to Asia, our stand is that activities for Dong Bang Shin Ki have to continue even with this disposition application. And about the problems arising from the discussion to do a cosmetic entreprise, we plan to talk over them and sort out the problems as soon as possible.”
• SM Entertainment’s representative added about rumours to the band’s disbandment, “On SM’s side, we still have much love for Dong Bang Shin Ki. We do not want them to disband. Let’s resolve this peacefully seeing the long time we have worked together since their debut till now.”

Read the full followup Korean news report here: [Updated] Dong Bang Shin Ki Xiah, Micky and Hero for a lawsuit against SM? Worries for group disband

I want to take this chance to also clarify, whatever that is reported on KBites about this case are only from Korean news sites. I don’t care what other sites or forums post, I’m going to stick with just the Korean news article on this case.

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[INFO] Yunho become a model of Evisu's CF

Idol group 'TVXQ''s leader U-Know Yunho has become the '09 F/W collection model of unique, Oriental jean brand 'Evisu' and has already gone into filming for the advertisement.U-Know Yunho partook in the shoot wearing jeans, a white shirt and thick-rimmed glasses and showed off his charismatic side.





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[NEWS] Junsu's Solo Activities

The announcement of TVXQ’s second half year plan which includes the acting debut from 3 of TVXQ members: Jaejoong for “Heaven’s Postman”, Yunho for “Heading to The Ground”, and Changmin for “Paradise Meadow” is getting a lot of concerned. How high the loyalty of their fans to actually watch the dramas of their idols has become a topic to talk about.

Meanwhile, stick in musical activities, Micky Yoochun and Hero Jaejoong in duet project is targeting Japan market. Their duet song, “COLORS~Melody and Harmony” was introduced for the first time at TVXQ’ concert in Tokyo Dome in early July. The single itself is scheduled to be released and broadcast in late September. The song is produced especially for image song of Japan’s popular character “Hello Kitty 35th anniversary”.

As for Junsu, the only member whose solo activity hasn’t announced yet, there’s still running a careful discussion for his various activities plan including music recording so that he will soon in synergized with other members.

SM entertainment said, “Actually the member who comes out first with solo activity is Junsu who formed AnyBand back then in 2007 for a cellphone CF.”

“The activity plan which will reveal his true talent for both Korea and Japan stage will be announced soon.”

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[NEWS] “Heading to the Ground” Cast Finishes Their First Script-Reading practice

The pre-shoot practice for MBC new drama “Heading to the Ground” has begun.

On 25th July at Ilsan Dream Center, the director, script writer, producer as well as actors involved, Jung Yun Ho and Go Ara gathered together to read through the script.

As soon as script reading was completed, Yunho flew back to Japan immediately. The crew complimented Yunho for his passion and attitude, as well as expressing the character of his role well.

PD Park Sung-soo said after the practice, “We could feel the heartfelt sincerity of everyone during the script practice today. The crew and actor communicated well and I could see the characters developing.”

“Heading to the Ground” will air on September 9th.

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[PHOTO] Yunho on "Heading to the Ground" part 2

that dog is,,, Yunho's stalking fan???

or probably yunho's bodyguard,, khekhe,,

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[INFO] DO NOT CONFESS YOUR LOVE TO YUNHO!!!

U-know that fangirls are crazy? Don't confess your love for Yunho, Just don't do it. Especially if you're a celebrity, eighteen-year-old Atsuko Maeda of the Japanese theater based female idol group AKB48 recently expressed her appreciation for TVXQ / Tohoshinki / DBSK's front man Yunho. According to a report in Tokyo Ginza, she said, “Yunho is a tall, thoughtful man. When the first trading card to commemorate Tohoshinki was released in a bookstore, I immediately went to get it. I really like him.”

Rumors are spreading that Yunho / DBSK fangirls in Japan did not like her comments one bit. They bought merchandise featuring Atusko and they destroyed her CDs and posters, probably wishing they were ripping apart her face instead.An example of angry fangirls 2 years ago:

Poor girl. At least she didn't say, "I wanna date him! I want his babies, I'm a hit him up right after this interview." That would've been the last thing she ever said.

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That fan girls are so freaking out. This case will just show to us that fangirl is jealous because they can't get what they want.

Give everybody freedom to confess their feeling. Isn't that much better?

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[PHOTOS] Yunho on "Heading to the Ground" part 1

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[NEWS] U-Know sign contract for the Evisu's 09 F/W Season

The model for Evisu’s 08 S/S Season was Choi Siwon from Super Junior, and the model for the 08 F/W Season was Ryu Seung-bum.

For the 09 F/W Season, they’ve finally signed a contract with Dong Bang Shin Ki’s U-know Yunho to be their exclusive model, as their brand’s clothing is in-line with Yunho’s energetic image.

(part where they talk about the brand+new denim line)

The company spokesperson said, “We’d like to inform everyone that the Evisu products sold within Korea does not have any connections with the Evisu products sold in Japan.” They drew this line clearly and pointed out that, “We have already gotten exclusive rights in Korea and have been awarded the merchant rights for 2 years.”

(part about the company patent)

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The Five Most Wanted Korean Men

According to EBN news, the Top 5 Most Wanted Men are:
01. 이승기 Lee Seung Gi - 34% (343 people)
02. 정지훈 (비) Jung Ji Hoon (Rain) - 30% (296 people)
03. 빅뱅 대성 Dae Sung of Big Bang - 23% (234 people)
04. 동방신기 유노윤호 U-Know YunHo of TVXQ - 7% (72 people)
05. 슈퍼주니어 강인 Kang In of Super Junior - 5% (52 people)

Hei hei!!! Our princes is there in the list!! There're Yunho and Kangin.. ^^ how great they are.. btw congratz! so let's support them become the first place! (for teuki, i hope you'll be the first... hehe.. )

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