[news]TVXQ Jaejoong Micky and Junsu to release a min album and DVD concert in Japan by Semtepber

Despite the contract disputes with SM Entertainment, the three members from TVXQ Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky YooChun will be releasing a Japanese mini album to be released on the 8th of September.


This album will contain four new songs "W", "Get Ready", "Long Way" and "Anytime You" which they have performed in their concert in Tokyo Dome last June.

Also, they will be releasing a DVD named "THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME" showing their concerts in Tokyo Dome with over 200,000 enthusiastic fans in attendance.



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DBSK’s Changmin To Pose For W Korea Magazine

     Member of one of the most fashionable groups in South Korea, DBSK’s Changmin dresses up for September’s issue of style magazine, W Korea.


W Korea posted the following on twitter earlier today:
 

               Have you had lunch? I feel full even though I haven’t eaten.

               That’s because Choikang Changmin came for a photoshoot.

               Are you jealous? You’ll be able to see him in the September issue of W.

W Korea has impressed kpop fans before, with elegant and dramatic photo shoots such as Brown Eyed Girls‘ GaIn, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, Super Junior and 2AM’s Seulong, who lost 11 pounds for the photo shoot.

Meanwhile, Changmin and fellow member U-Know Yunho were spotted at the Japanese embassy to extend their visas for rumoured further Japanese activities.



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[News] Japan CD Sales drop by 7%, Total Revenue 120.6 Billion Yen For 1st Half 2010

A market research of the music industry conducted by SIP revealed the CD sales for the first half of 2010. The total sales for singles and albums was 120.6 Billion Yen, which was a drop of 7.4% from the same period last year. Although the revenue from singles increase by 1%, album revenues decreased by 10%.



For top artist revenues:

No. 1: Tohoshinki - Approx. ¥2.3 Billion
No. 2: Arashi – ¥2.2 Billion
No. 3: FUNKY MONKEY BABYS – ¥1.8 Billion



Source: [Nikkei Economic News] + [baiduTVXQ]
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[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JYJ - Long Version Video X)

[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JUNSU SHOPPING THERAPY & FOOD & BEACH

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[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JAEJOONG COOKING X)

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[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JUNSU SLEEPING ON THE TABLE

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[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JUNSU ON THE SHIP

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[VIDEO] 3HREE VOICES DVD - JYJ EXPERIMENTS

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[Trans] 100727 CHORUS – Yunho Interview : “I will protect her no matter what”

As I am a true gentleman, no matter what happens, protecting the girl will be my priority

“Under my sister’s influence, I have also read many manga series targeting teenage girls, especially “Boys Over Flowers”! I really like Domyouji Tsukasa’s character and find it really interesting.”

When filming ended, Yunho said it care-freely with a smile. Not as the leader of the group, TVXQ, that Asia is crazy about but as the new lead of a new drama challenge, No Limits, Cha Bong-Goon.

“Although I felt very insecure as a new actor but I was attracted to Bong-Goon who grows up in the story. No matter what happens, he will work hard to progress and treat his family with love. Also, his methods of love is similar to me. However, there are also differences. Bong-Goon is very straight-forward when it comes to love but I am a little conservative. (Laughs) Although when I’m out, I’m leading but when it’s just the two of us, I want to be lead. As compared to expressing my love in a frank way, I would first consider the atmosphere of the surroundings.”

[News] U-Know Yunho - "I was really nervous about the kiss scence"

    

U-Know Yunho (24 years old - Real name Jung Yunho) publicly expressed his apprehension towards the kissing scene.


    
     U-Know Yunho will take the role of Prince Lee Shin in the Musical "Goong" this coming September at the Yong Theater of the National Museum Of Korea. He will play the cool and charismatic flower boy Lee Shin who unfolds a love story after his marriage in the Goong with an ordinary girl's high school student Shin Chae Kyung.


     In the individual interview included in MBN "Entertainment Magazine V.I.P" that is to be released on the 30th, with regards to questions involving the kiss scene, he expressed, "I anticipate it yet am nervous about it at the same time, because I can't practice it without a practice partner! I will show everybody when the time comes. If I were to turn into a real crown prince, how would I handle it?" This creates a lot of curious thoughts about the kiss scene. He also said, "I want to do volunteer activities with my juniors," showing his caring nature.


     As a senior who holds great power in the singing world, U-Know Yunho have guidance to his juniors. He states, "I still miss the stage. I can't recognize the new idols that come out, so I have to personally look them up. I've experienced in advance the depression a 30-40 year old man would encounter, so it is a really good experience. If the idols now can endure the difficulties and overcome them, then that would become a stepping stone towards their growing maturity."


     The release on the 30th includes the hot practices of the Musical "Goong" and Yunho's ideal type, as well as an honest interview.


     The Musical "Goong" is produced by the team at MBN, who also worked on "Couple of Fantasy", "Boys Before Flowers", among others.






(unrelated materials omitted)






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[INFO] 3HREE VOICES DVD AT 2nd Place on Oricon Chart on their First day Release

Source : www.oricon.co.jp

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[TRANS] 100726 Tohoshinki Staff Twitter Update

Thank you! The staff & members are all well, so please do not worry. The members are now in Korea settling some stuff, and will be preparing from now on, to concentrate on their work. (laughs) As the weather continues to be very hot, please take care of your body, and continue to take care of us!! (Posted on 26.07.2010 11:27 am)

This is a reply to:

@TOHOSHINKISTAFF You’ve worked hard! The weather continues to be hot everyday, is everyone okay? While supporting the members, and worrying, I am thinking about all the staff as well! Please overcome this hot weather without falling sick (^^) Tohoshinki Team, Fighting!!

Source: [TOHOSHINKI STAFF Twitter]
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[TRANS] 100726 The Reason Why TVXQ Attracts Many Audiences in Japan

SBS E! News Korea Star Q10’s summer series ‘Summer Special – Promoting Korean Idol Groups’ will show the many idol groups that have succeeded in the Japanese entertainment Industry.

Today in Japan, there is a saying, ‘The entertainment industry cannot survive without idol groups’ that shows the idol groups’ high level of activity.

Within these idol groups, there is one that has high popularity in Korea and has achieved great success in Japan; they are TVXQ.

TVXQ, who were not able to appear in TV shows due to the language barrier when they first arrived in Japan, started little by little on local channels. Now they are able to perform and act in popular programs in Japan, showing more of their charm.

This episode will air on the 14th. Note: Probably on August?

Source: POP + XIAHKING + HeyJJ

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[TRANS] Lovestruck 10 year old fan

Lol this is kinda cute XD

Happy birthday to my 10 year old daughter, who is, incidentally, a Jaejoong fan.

My daughter fell in love with Jae after seeing him in the Mirotic music video.

She really liked Jaejoong's concept back in those days and whenever she watched the mv, she'd exclaim

'Mom! Jaejoong has beautiful skin, it's so clear and flawless'

'Why are Jaejoong's eyes so beautiful?'

'His muscles… they're amazing.'

She'd constantly comment on things like that.

She really likes manga and romance novels, so she probably pictures Jae as one of the male characters in those stories.

Last month, we went to watch A-nation together.

When Jaejoong appeared, she immediately shouted 'JAEJOONG!!!!'

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[INFO] 100712 VMC 3 Hours Special Broadcast of Tohoshinki

Individual solo performances by each members were included in this 3 hours of special broadcast. This broadcast is to commemorate the release of their ‘Complete Set’.

Channel: V-Music Channel
Date: 19/07/2010 (Monday)
Time: 1700 ~ 2000


                                                                  ■ 01. 東方神起 / HUG

■ 02. 東方神起 / Stay With Me Tonight
■ 03. 東方神起 / Somebody To Love
■ 04. 東方神起 / My Destiny
■ 05. 東方神起 / 明日は来るから
■ 06. 東方神起 / Rising Sun
■ 07. 東方神起 / Begin
■ 08. 東方神起 / Sky
■ 09. 東方神起 / miss you
■ 10. 東方神起 / “O”－正・反・合
■ 11. 東方神起 / Step by Step
■ 12. 東方神起 / Choosey Lover
■ 13. 東方神起 / Lovin’ you
■ 14. 東方神起 / Summer Dream
■ 15. 東方神起 / SHINE
■ 16. 倖田來未 / LAST ANGEL feat.東方神起
■ 17. 東方神起 / Forever Love
■ 18. 東方神起 / Together
■ 19. 東方神起 / Purple Line
■ 20. CHANGMIN from 東方神起 / WILD SOUL (Live Ver.)
■ 21. YUCHUN from 東方神起 / My Girlfriend (Live Ver.)
■ 22. JUNSU from 東方神起 / Rainy Night (Live Ver.)
■ 23. YUNHO from 東方神起 / Crazy Life (Live Ver.)
■ 24. JEJUNG from 東方神起 / Maze (Live Ver.)
■ 25. 東方神起 / Beautiful you
■ 26. 東方神起 / 千年恋歌 (Movie Ver.)
■ 27. 東方神起 / どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう？ (ドラマ Ver.)
■ 28. 東方神起 / 呪文～MIROTIC～
■ 29. 東方神起 / Bolero
■ 30. 東方神起 / Survivor
■ 31. 東方神起 / Kiss The Baby Sky
■ 32. 東方神起 / Share The World
■ 33. 東方神起 / Stand by U (ドラマ Ver.)
■ 34. JEJUNG & YUCHUN (from 東方神起) / COLORS～Melody and Harmony～
■ 35. 東方神起 / BREAK OUT!
■ 36. 東方神起 / 時ヲ止メテ
■ 37. 東方神起 / Purple Line from DVD「3rd Live Tour 2008～T～」

Source: V-Music Channel + BaiduTVXQ
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[SCANS] 100712 Yunho - KBS World Guide

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[INFO] 100712 Tohoshinki’s “COMPLETE – SINGLE COLLECTION” Certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan

Certification: Gold
Title: COMPLETE – SINGLE COLLECTION
Artist: 東方神起
Release Date: 30th of June 2010
Manufacturer: Avex Marketing

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[NEWS] 100701 Idols Take Over Musicals, for Better or Worse

‘If we can create pieces that are moving as well as original, we may be able to remove the idols from the stage.’

The first Korean production of the musical “Miss Saigon” was a hit when it premiered in 2006 with more than 85 percent of seats sold. Confident that the show could repeat its successful run, another Korean production of the musical was staged here earlier this year. This time, however, ticket sales were at only 55 percent.

“The Phantom of the Opera” was one of the best-selling musicals here until May, but sales are less than stellar these days.

Korean productions of hit musicals have drawn audiences and re-shaped the landscape of the theater scene in recent years. But the industry that has proven so lucrative for the industry as a whole is experiencing a shift toward a new phenomena that critics say could change things - for better or for worse. While theater critics say recent productions are higher in quality than in the past, sluggish ticket sales in recent months have led the industry to refer to its current situation as musical theater’s “ice age.”

In the midst of the public’s indifference, the only performances that have been able to attract audiences are the ones that have members of Korea’s idol groups as part of their casts.



The musical “Mozart,” which stars Xiah Jun-su, a member of the group TVXQ, recorded average ticket sales of 99 percent when he was in the role. That figure dropped to just 74 percent when another actor was in the leading role. Similarly, the Korean production of “Legally Blonde” had its own idol star in Girls’ Generation member Jessica. Ticket sales surged to 90 percent when Jessica, who rotated the role with two other actresses, was on the boards, but plummeted to just 70 percent when she was not.

The most recent example of this phenomenon is the production of “Midnight Sun,” which also featured a member of Girls’ Generation, Taeyeon. Sales soared to a whopping 98 percent when she was on stage but fell to 78 percent when someone else was in the role.

“The Korean public tends to be stingy when it comes to paying their own money for cultural events,” pop culture critic Sung Gi-wan said. “The only ones who are willing to do that are fans who want to watch their favorite stars.”

The current trend is not the result of bad acting or a dearth of good musicals, critics say. Instead, it appears to be the simple fact that casting popular singers attracts fans and publicity. “A Chorus Line,” which opened last weekend, has Jung-ah, a member of girl group After School, and Soo-hyun, a member of U-Kiss, in the cast. The producers revealed that they did not want to cast celebrities because of their busy schedules but investors refused to support the production if the stars were not part of it.

“The public is sick of the surge of large-scale musicals from overseas that have arrived since 2001,” theater critic Cho Yong-sin said. “Musicals in the U.S. were also reliant on Hollywood stars until well-crafted musicals were made. If we can create pieces that are moving as well as original, we may be able to remove the idols from the stage.”

By Choi Min-woo [estyle@joongang.co.kr]


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[Trans] TVXQ was mentioned in Chilean decoration magazine

Note from the submitter:
An Article of K-POP in a Chilean Magazine
The curious thing about this, is the fact that This is a MAGAZINE ABOUT DECORATION, (Is not a music or juvenile magazine, is a magazine for people who understood about design and interior decoration) and in their section about hobby and activities, they include a small article about kpop. Although they put in touch with the staff of our fanclub,(TVXQ CHILE) in the text they did not include almost anything of the information that we send LOL , (and they put to Changmin as individual artist ^^uuu), but the important thing is the fact that the magazine is distributed with a famous newspaper on Saturdays at national level, so many people will read the article. ^o^



Translation:
The Korean Move.
To the another side of the world, specifically in Korea, born a rhythm called kpop that every day joins more followers in the local scene. Intermediately when I knew, looked for them, a few hours Spent and I was already invited for 15 hrs of a Saturday to the discotheque Alpha in San Pablo 6600.

Their followers dance uniformed under an undulating rhythm while they sing in Korean, the bar instead of offering alcohol, it has sushi and oriental drinks. Without smoke of cigarette this young people have fun, who go from the 15 to the 18 years old and who enter in trance when they listen to their idols as the group TVXQ, Big Bang, Rain, Changmin or the popular feminine group jewelry. The whole wave (good vibe) that comes from the Japanese anime and that for Internet and forums feeds the mood of his thousands of followers.


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