JYJ3’s Note: This is only the latest reporting of the news that we’ve all heard. It seems to get uglier still, however.
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JYJ is a unit that has the most popular person Jaejoong and such, formed of TVXQ’s former members. They had been (set) to implement a charity live event in June in Yokohama Arena, which was to donate its proceeds of 100 million yen (approximately 1 million USD). This was to be reported in newspapers (all over; alternatively, “each”). However, a Sports Reporter says:
“The article was not printed because of Avex’s pressure. Not only that, because Avex has even proposed to Yokohama Arena that “if you push ahead (with the Charity event) Avex will take legal actions,” the event seems to have fallen into pieces (T/N: literally, went floating into air/nothingness). Originally, Avex was in charge of TVXQ’s management in Japan. But I heard that JYJ’s management rights are in Korea’s office and that there is negotiation of the legal issues among the attorneys.”
From Avex’s perspective – Avex tried to make money with TVXQ, but it believes that if JYJ – greater in popularity – becomes active, TVXQ won’t sell.
Please also see Hayato-san’s blog (here) and various other media reports on this (here and here).
Source: Weekly Shinjo
Translation Credit: JYJ3
JYJ3 
Im so happy that people are finally calling out Avex for their atrocious behavior. Go JYJ!!!
¡AVEX! ¡THEY’RE A BUNCH OF VULTURES!
The people in charge at Avex are beyond disgusting. To go as far as cockblocking a charity event? SMH.
OT, but Avex’s shady actions hurt me more than SME’s. I actually had faith in them last year when they went on and on about how they were going to take care of JYJ, and look at them now. It’s one thing to betray fandom’s trust, but imagine how the boys themselves must feel. 😦
Me, too. I really thought that Avex was in their corner, or at least wouldn’t do more than necessary to patch things up with SME.
And the worst thing is — Changmin was right. Matsuura is to untrustworthy to shake hands with.
You are so right. Changmin did a right thing to refuse shaking hand with that d***
But then again, he’s still stuck with the man he hates… keh~
You’re right, @ayu. Avex’s CEO behavior is truly disgusting. Avex doesn’y care about the misfortunes and the tragedy that many Japanese are living nowadays; Avex only cares for profit. It is using JYJ to profit, but not during day light, no. Avex is profiting in the dark; behind the scene. It only cares for money, money, money. I hope in the future, when Avex’s CEO day comes, he’ll have enough money to buy his own soul.
‘legal action’ huh?
With what?
Sounds like Avex is using it’s power to intimidate these people into dropping JYJ’s charity concert.
In reality Avex has no right cause this isn’t being done through a Japanese company (so even if the contract isn’t up its not a breach of contract) and well, who blocks a CHARITY CONCERT? That’s pretty much the way you get shunned into irrelevancy even here in the U.S.
I hope the Japanese public get to hear MUCH MORE about this shameful act and then act accordingly.
People should not put up with Avex BS
exactly. i wonder how BE and JYJ fans in Japan are reacting right now.
me too
I wish we had a Jimmie for the Japanese fandom on this blog!
She always told us how the Korean netizens were reacting $___$
WOW!!!~ Are the people in AVEX CRAZY!? THIS IS A FUCKING CHARITY EVENT FOR GOD SAKES!!!I think I am going crazy here people! ARE THEY EVEN HUMAN??!!! FUCKING A**HOLES!! THEY DESERVE TO DIE A PAINFUL DEATH!! I don’t want to be mean but this is just to cruel as a HUMAN BEING!! THAT MONEY IS TO HELP YOUR PEOPLE MOTHER FUCKERS!!! …………….
I need to take a break from all this bullshit!
~sigh~
Ahh so the all mighty Avex is SCARED of JYJ popularity.
Avex is disgusting. Would it kill them to let JYJ off just this once to raise proceeds for Japan? That million dollars could have helped out so many people. The more I read about this the more sickening it gets.
Please if anyone have contacts with Japanese fans, tell them to spread this article far and wide. People need to be aware of Avex’s disgusting deeds.
I’m sooo pissed. I’m mad at them cockblocking JYJ, but more than that, it’s a CHARITY EVENT, to HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY. they’re disgusting, and all of japan and the world needs to know this, it’s awful.
HAHAHA Poor Avex tsk tsk they are so afraid of JYJ, afraid of 3 YOUNG MAN
“From Avex’s perspective– Avex tried to make money with TVXQ, but it believes that if JYJ – greater in popularity – becomes active, TVXQ won’t sell.”
I think this says everything
Sorry Avex but We the fans are the ones who choose and I choose JYJ, sorry for ur 2vxq and before thinking about money think about your people in Japan, Japan has just had another earthquake of 7.2 with a Tsunami alert.. Avex please don’t make fool at urself anymore….
The tsunami alert has been lifted, & there are reports of minor damage only & no casualties. Our thoughts, hearts & prayers go out to the Japanese. ♥
Pray for Japan.
Pray for Japan
@Sapphire Thank you for the information ^^
Please girls, I share your prayer. #prayforjapan.
pray for japan
Yes pray for Japan
I’ve read a different report just a moment ago, two people are dead, 132 are missing and one nuclear station is badly damaged…
I’m really scared for Japan, I’ve loved that country so much for many years, and even had plans of travelling across it. What’s happenning there now is devastating.
Pray for Japan.
One million dollars…Imagine how much people could have been helped with that kind of money….Avex literally TOOK away $1 million of relief money from those people.
JYJ has done nothing bad…They broke no law’s…they aren’t criminals…all they wanted to do was help your countries people in time of need…help the people who took care of them, love your country’s people the way they love them…not to mention they had already donated $600k personally…why? What kind of twisted person think that its OKAY and even RIGHT for them to do something like this…it really boggles my mind…
Shame isn’t it.
yes me too!..1,000,000 can help alot of victims compare when ppls around the word colect any dollars try to help Japanese!!!
@Mikila –
Totally agree with you. It makes no sense.
i just found this really funny…what in the world would avex sue for? lol xD ya sure avex, go and sue the concert hall for holding a charity concert! let’s see how it works out xD
Chiba said, “we are avex”
I’d say “then why so afraid of jyj?”
SMH
@nichie nice said XD
A++
They are shivering in their pants!!
Nichie
Good question. If they are so powerful, what’s the problem? My guess, that stock slide is moving faster than they can stop it. I’m thinking of the image – penny stocks and junk bonds – available, but not worth much. 🙂
One group of talent that could help prevent that slide from going further – JYJ, and they’re NOT YOURS anymore. AVEX, “We’re AVEX”, you didn’t think about ALL the possibilites did you? Tsk,tsk.
AVEX is a very interesting. They don’t know that if they promote tvxq and JYJ together will have better profit? Block one so another one can have more fans? Does AVEX think fans are fools? No idea’s what they think,because they will eventually lose the support from fans.
Shame!
AVEX you are disgusting!
A charity event will not be a threat to all those events which you will manage to do with your 2vxq… JYJ only want to help! why block the needed help for Japan? *sigh*
I don´t understand this company, how they can being such a heartless people?
I remenber that they were planning a charity event too, with their dearest 2vxq and others SM artist? so, what? AVEX wants to be the only one helping? *sigh*
Shame!
I hope many people planning to go to Avex’s event cancel.
I’m pretty sure avex is gonna pocket at least half of the money anyways.
And I hope A-Nation is a flop this summer. It’s going to be the first in 5 (6?) years without the boys.
Dear Admins, you are right, it does get uglier by the day. We have all suspected cockblocking but not to such extent. Jeez.
Someone tip this to akp
I sent them Hayato’s blog translations and Avex CSO’s tweet translations yesterday but they never seem to write anything I send
More people should tip this to them.
Instead of AKP you should tip this to TokyoHive. They don’t have a reason not to. Especially when there are a bunch of these kinds of articles.
wow, they must be really desperate to get money if they are going that far… btw is this a local newspaper or an online newspaper?
AVEX’s big bosses are low down inhuman. Instead of helping their people, they are being selfish, stupid and downright soul less! I hope everyone who works for them sees what kind of “people” they are working for. God, this is sick!
What can we do to help? There has to be something we can do maybe another petition? Or a lawsuit of our on for the unlawful blocking of JYJ.
Just some additional info, this article is extracted from Weekly Shincho, the April 7th issue. This is one of the best selling magazine/tabloid in Japan targeting male readers, and it has published controversial articles on kpop before.
Website for the mag:
http://www.shinchosha.co.jp/shukanshincho/
thanks for the info
I am glad anti-Korean-singer-tabloids are supporting JYJ currently
sorry, looks like greek to me, wish i could read it!! :.(
I think avex is just thinking that if this charity concert would be successful, then there’ll be no stopping of JYJ’s reentry to Japan music market. The impact of this event is greater than a regular tokyo dome concert which will be confined to fans alone, (and i’m thinking of that May concert which was cancelled, wasn’t there an smtown concert too scheduled in May but was cancelled due to Japan’s calamities?). Imagine if this charity event will push thru, the whole of Japan, her government/population might take notice of this 3 young Korean guys, the enormous after effects which will be in favor for JYJ .. maybe avex is thinking that JYJ is taking advantage of the situation which is rather so narrow-minded, but yes for me JYJ is taking advantage of their popularity and music to raise as much money as they can to help Japan. When even in China some athletes are bringing boxes in the streets to collect every penny the people can spare to help Japan, then if through these 3 Korean guys, Japan can have at least 1 million USD aid I think Avex should just set aside whatever grudges it has with JYJ. So what if after this concert JYJ will become even more popular in Japan, maybe those avex/sme keyplayers cannot accept that scenario, it will severely hurt their mighty pride, so the game is still on, 3 young men in their twenties vs. avex/sme , what a mismatch! unbelievable but it’s real, and take note who’s the one that is playing dirty tricks…
I like ur comment is so true but whatever Avex do, they won’t stop JYJ because they have us, the fans, to support them…..
JYJ & Japan Fighting!!!!
Sounds plausible.
agree w/ u
for those heartless men, money is everything
@kris i agree with U!!
i think sme and avex r fighting a loosing battle!! JYJ has sooo much momentum going on, there is no stopping them now!! cuz, we r all rite with them!!
JYJ FIGHTING!!! JYJ FAMILY FIGHTING!!!
i really3 want 2 know how japanese people react 2 this…. somebody know????
If we look at the positive side, at least some inhuman activities of Avex is make known. Hope Japanese fans will protect them like we do.
Avex is just so short-sighted. They can only see what’s on hand. Do they seriously think by doing such a despicable act it can garner more support for 2vxq and goodwill for it’s own company?
Gosh~~ how idiotic is that!!
The outcome will only be: more and more people will come to know of the cockblocking and despise Avex and more and more neutral people will support JYJ.
Perhaps they are actually long-sighted. They see the effects of JYJ’s popularity growing too fast to stop. Who knows.
A+
That’s what I’m thinking too. Avex (of course with SM blessing) is contemplating too much for the after effects of this charity concert, and I don’t know how to classify their actions, is it childish or smart but heartless corporate move.
Avex can see where JYJ will be in time but they actually thought that by blocking them NOW, it’s gonna kill them?!
Hell NO!!!
Exactly what do they have to sue with? Like what wrong/illegal is the arena doing by having a charity event with JYJ?
HUH? AVEX NEXT? You are not intimidating anyone.
Also it’s funny how now that SM can’t interfere with JYJ AVEX is going HARD in interfering now…hmmm…I smell something. Don’t smell nice. (MAJOR SIDE EYE TO BOTH SM AND AVEX).
Of course, but I get the feelings that the general Japanese population will Shame Avex into a corner.
I believe that Japan will be won, probably faster than Korea.
It was so clear what was going on btn Avex and SM the moment Avex suspended JYJ’s contract with that BS of an excuse.
on what grounds can Avex sue?
They told JYJ to fend for themselves and they’ve no one to blame but themselves. Avex is the one who suspended the contract. Do they think by blocking jyj fans will actually buy tvxq products instead.
A+++++++++++
they are stupid
JYJ will be shine FOREVER
I’ve already said what i think abot Avex so many times that there is no need to add more…..i simply hate them!!!!….had to say it again=p
On positive note how cool is that J-news are finally talking out loud about this^^
And the fact that Big Bossy Avex is scared of 3 boys with no strong E.agency backing them up and tight budget taking them down??!!??!!
MUHAHAHHAHAHHAH
I’m speechless for Avex….=.=*
Actually, the fact that the media (even if it’s a tabloid) reports on this supposed stuff that’s happening behind closed doors, makes Japan a bit better than South Korea. It means that Avex, though powerful, cannot control every one in the industry the same way SME can.
It gives me hope, no matter how small.
Yes, presently, Japanese media seems more transparent than in SK, though it’s still controlled, and seeing the flow of the news now, (and maybe because it’s about charity events), I think JYJ can regain their place in Japan first than in Korea.
this will definitely be avex undoing.
this will be the hellgate of avex
following suit i can expect more of avex dirty tricks
exposed. what i know is that the Japanese are very patriotic
people. its always their country before themselves.
avex has just cast a curse on itself by placing its greed
before its people. goodluck on that! be prepared to face
your people’s wrath.
Well, even without JYJ intruding the scene or competing, 2VXQ can’t sell much.
For obvious reasons…
Jaejoong the Japan Prince is not there.
Junsu Oyagi gag is not there.
Greasy Chunface is not there.
The THSK soul is not there.
The harmonization of the angel voices is not there.
The songs they sing are Kpop not Jpop.
They just basic its so lame.
Snakie dance and high pitch scream are not enough to wow Japanese crowd.
Johnny did better with public image – their J-March was impressing.
Its Arashi invasion present and forever.
JYJ are the center of attention in THSK, can people just admit that fact and deal with that.
Jaejoong that is the most famous member is not there.
Conclusion:
It just an empty vessels unless they try new formulation and improve themselves they will be forgotten.
i absolutly agree w/ u
i like it when u mention that The THSK soul is not there, it’s true….i’m only can feel it only when jyj sings together….now THSK just a vessel without soul and i think THSK song now just filled by anger and hatred not touching at all
Agree, thee prince is not there and also their harmonization, how can the make harmony by bass and high pitch only ??
And there will be a new 5 personel group will be launch by SME right ? that must be a thread for them!!
Go JYJ Go Arashi and Go Prince of Japan Jae-Jae XDD
You’re right. TVXQ part dos does not have the TVXQ spirit (that’s why I honestly felt them continuing as TVXQ was dead WRONG, they should just and went solo or renamed themselves as a duo like JYJ did and left the name, the history of TVXQ intact as simply five rather than adding the history of this ‘duo’ who obviously isn’t the same as the ‘five’ TVXQ). CJS brought ‘spirit’ over to JYJ. Maybe simply because they were the ‘spirit’ all along just saying…
I’m just here because u mention arashi ^^
the only other group that I’m ok with taking the spot from my babies is JYJ..
LOL 😉
DOUBLE LOL 😉
My girls are die-hard-fans of Arashi just like I am die-hard-fans of JYJ. We always exchange news 🙂
I agree.
When TVXQ5 first lay their feet in Japan, they put themselves in the position of a Jpop singers, NOT Kpop.
They in fact disregard all news that call them a Kpop group coz they intend to fight the music battle field in japan as Jpop singers.
That was what took many Japaneses’ hearts in the first place.
Looking at 2tvxq now, they are actually going backwards, becoming a hallyu star promoting in japan.
This will not get them far.
How sad it is for the great name that is TVXQ to be degraded to such a stage.
Who is hoping for Japanese versions of get out and in heaven? ^_^
This article makes me verrrrry happy
huh? what article makes u happy?
owh now i get what u mean hehehe ignore what i said. In Heaven in Japanese version…..You wanna know something? From the beginning I thought that In Heaven was a Korea translation of original In Heaven in Japanese. I dunno but ahahaha I bet the boys will sing that in Japan Charity Event in Nihon. Definitely. I even think the earthquake influence of the song writing as well. my POV
I meant the fact that they’re reporting on it XD
I also thought the song had a Japanese feel to it.
TVXQ’s and now JYJ Japanese power ballads are always the best
me
hoping sometime this year they’ll release a Japanese song
me…..
If the charity event pushes through, I’m actually expecting In Heaven to be sang in Japanese.
Or just new Japanese songs in general. Before Get Out and In Heaven came along, Colors and Shelter were their best compositions for me, so I’d like to see if they’ll be able to top that in their next Japanese songs. ^_^
“Before Get Out and In Heaven came along, Colors and Shelter were their best compositions for me”
same taste here, sist!! *hi5*
soulmate just simply genius in making music, didn’t they?? and magnae (keke) su, his voice is the best!
hh.. can any group be better than this.. ^^
WTF
this charity concert is in june right and JYJ’s contract with them ends in may right well i doubt avex can do much to the guys concert AFTER their contract finshes cuz the guy wont belong to them. i seriously loved that company and put my whole trust in them especially during tokyo dome and that trust i gave has been stepped on, spit at and set on fire well i hope AVEX BURNS AND ROTS AND H*LL!!!
i doubt avex can do much to the guys concert AFTER their contract finshes
But they did. The boys had the Tokyo Dome booked for a concert in May which I’m sure was after the contract ended (they would be careful about these things) and Avex stomped on it.
Yup, I don’t think Avex will stop interfering with JYJ’s Japanese activities.. just like how SM won’t stop interfering with JYJ’s Korean activities even after the lawsuit ends.
how do you know that their contract ends in may?
It’s an educated guess. THSK’s activities were suspended in April and they released 3Voices and Intoxication in May. Also, JYJ booked the Tokyo Dome for this May, which they wouldn’t have done if they weren’t legally entitled to. (I trust them to be smart enough to be very careful of legal issues at this point.)
doesnt their contract end this may tho?
I think it’s just about time to BOYCOTT ALL OF AVEX’S COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, FOLKS. This is the only way to send the message that their position re: JYJ is the LOSING one. Hitting them squarely in the wallet, affecting their bottom line, is the only way. Let’s scare some sense into these hypocrites.
We cant do much its up to BigEast
Do you think we should hold a petition against Avex?
@dawnriver
I do. And I’d be interested in helping to write the statement for it if there are others here who think it might be a good idea too. The thing I think to do is to NOT let these outrageous situations of obvious unlawful interference with JYJ’s right to conduct their business go unchallenged. Let’s shine a bright light, people, into the darkened backrooms where these corrupt men are plotting.
I second your idea, @Lilibaiyu. But I have to ask; ¿Are foreign fans going to be allowed to participate in this petition? Thank you.
@Shuheilove –
Well, since I’m a foreign fan (from Los Angeles, CA) I would hope so. We seemed to do pretty well with the 86,000 signature one last time.
Why would we be excluded?
¡OK! ¿So you’re the “American fan” who helped Jimmie with all the first petition thing, huh? ¡Good job, you two are fantastic lawyers (Law and International Relations)! ¡So, I second you with all my heart! ¡Thank you very much!
@Shuheilove –
you said “¿So you’re the “American fan” who helped Jimmie with all the first petition thing, huh?”
No, no, no! Far from it. No that was someone else and I agree, what a fantastic job they did. I’m sure we’ll be asking for their help again too. Me, a lawyer? That’ll be the day. But I’ve certainly retained a few over the years. And I do know the music business, although how the S.Korean one differs from the U.S. one has been quite interesting, although not always in a good way…
Thank you, @Lilibaiyu. I second your excellent idea no matter what.
remember when we sent our guys postcards? i thought avex was being good to them so i sent them a beautiful (my fav) postcard of Chicago~~~man, i wish i wouldn’t have done that~~~i hope our guys got the others!!
our guys r determined to climb over that wall of Japan and i know they’ll do it!! how many venues can avex threaten? our beloved JYJ didn’t come all this way for nothing!! i know the Lord is in their corner, we gotta ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH!!
#PRAYFORJAPAN
JYJ FIGHTING!!! JYJ FAMILY FIGHTING!!
the profit of the concert wont be going to JYJ’s pockets but for Japan!!!! wth is Avex doing?
(From Avex’s perspective– Avex tried to make money with TVXQ, but it believes that if JYJ – greater in popularity – becomes active, TVXQ won’t sell.)
sine i became a fan
this the most ridiculous i ever read
I’m wondering if AVEX is out to make TVXQ/SME crash and burn. What kind of promoter/manager says that their group is not good enough to stand up to competition?