Park Yoochun (Who is) Appearing in “Ripley”—Blacklisted for MBC’s Variety Shows?
The MBC Mon-Tues drama Ripley’s lead actors’ appearance in variety programs has become aborted and the background that led to it is gathering attention.
According to multiple broadcast affiliates, the lead actors of Ripley such as Park Yoochun, Lee Dahae, Kang Hyejung, and Kim Seungwoo have examined/felt out appearing in the MBC variety program “Come to Play” since the end of last month, but in the end, the appearance fell through.
On the surface, “Come to Play” (first) raised the reason that because one of the leads Kim Seungwoo appears as the MC in the program “On the Roll” by the rival broadcast company KBS, the possibility of the four main actors appearing together was low.
However, after even Kim Seungwoo showed the intention to appear (despite the) difficulty, it suggested the plan to have only the 3 excluding Park Yoochun appear. In the end, the appearance by the Ripley cast on “Come to Play” has become naught.
Further, the MBC Entertainment Program “Section TV Entertainment Communication” also cancelled the interview of the set of the photographing for the Ripley poster that took place on the 29th of last month. On the set of the poster-making, only MBC’s “Feeling-good Day” and “Entertainment Plus” teams proceeded with the interviews. “Feeling-good Day” is categorized as a Cultural program (T/N: That is, not a “variety program”).
Generally, it was the custom of the entertainment news programs that they progress with the interviews at the set of the poster-filming for the promotion of the drama of their own company. Furthermore, “Section TV Entertainment Communication” had set aside (in their schedule) the Ripley Interview beforehand but suddenly cancelled, which adds questions.
Relating to this, “Section TV Entertainment Communication” saved their words, saying that “it was because on that day we were flooded with items to air.” However, inside MBC’s variety department, the word that in the end SM Entertainment’s influence had a play is circulating openly. One PD of the variety department who requested that he remain anonymous sighed, saying: “Why do you ask when you already know. We’re also in the position in which we have to be wary (T/N: literally, attempt to read one’s mind in order to do what he wants).”
Park Yoochun also hardly could appear in variety programs of KBS at the time when he appeared in his past project, the KBS drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” which was a huge success. He has sometimes appeared in news programs or current events programs on public television after his conflict with his management agency, but the reality is that he is unable to climb over the wall of the department of variety programs.
Source: No Cut News
Translation Credit: JYJ3
i can’t wait till the day all 3 of the boys appear in dramas on all 3 of the networks… and all of the networks can then collectively say… fu*k you SM… these 3 will make a ratings killing…
well.. that’s what i hope for anyway.. *sigh*…
stay strong Chunnie~
me too, I will patiently wait for that day. Or hopefully, one day, JYJ will have enough money and resource to have their own JYJ station ^^
I can’t wait for the day when all 3 broadcasters kneel and beg our boys to appear in their bloody programs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope they say no. 😀
i reallly want to see that happen too
it’s became their big loss if some like this really happen
i pray for that day to come soon~
any americans here? Can we borrow your SEAL to get rid of the butthurts around here too?
#letSMjoinOsama
i’m an American and i totally love ur comment, but U forgot somebody!! ^_~
#letSMandAvex joinOsama
I’ve sed this b4, but i wanna know if the courts appointed someone to keep track of the kazillioin times SM has blocked our beloved JYJ AND i wanna know how much is owed to the court!! is the court of South Korea gonna let them slide?? sm is sooo disrespectful of the SK court and it’s ruling, i can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen to that EVIL company!!
JYJ FIGHTING!!! JYJ FAMILY FIGHTING!!!
haa haa… Ya, even Osama can be killed, why not StupidMen and that stupid jap company???
Clearly we all know who$e ball$ MCB’$ $$$ucking.
Good point !
*le sigh* Poor Chun, this shit reeks on SM and their bull.
WHAT THE HELL?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
SM I HATE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Wow just as I thought SM cannot be anymore obvious, similar news come streaming in. Shouldn’t they pay 20,000 USD per cancellation? Who keeps tabs on these things? Jeez.
ikr… that’s exactly what i was thinking… this is really ridiculous
If that is the case, and it becomes…I suppose “official”…that SM is responsible, the court is gonna be like, “AW HELL NAH YOU DID NAWT JUST DO THAT SHIZ!” and then pimpslap the programs across the face…while wearing a ring. ON EACH FINGER.
I lol’d 😀
SM takes the court’s judgment so lightly. The court needs to do SOMETHING. You cannot tell me they don’t know about all this blocking? SM is not above the law no matter how much they think they are.
The courts need proof that they said, “Don’t put Yoochun on this show.” They probably didn’t say it, they didn’t have to. It’s implied either you are with SME in trying to wipe JYJ of the entertainment map or you are against them.
It’s just like any other gang. If you’re strong enough you don’t need to make the threat every time. And SME is a well-established “family”.
The ruling that SM has to pay for interfering with JYJ’s activities is nothing but a joke considering it’s continuing to happen and nothing can be done about it.
SM did do something here otherwise these networks wouldn’t agree to Yoochun’s appearances in the first place. It was only after something mysterious~ happened that his appearances got cancelled.
Exactly what I suspected only by reading the article’s title. Again SME’s octopus arms are reaching places beyond imagination. ¿How long must JYJ boys have to wait to be treated with justice?
SME’s behaviour is outrageous. Slaping the S.Korean District Court rulings barefaced in front of the entire world. I wish Jimmie is reading this article right now.
another bullshit..!
aigooo~~~~
SKKS was a success despite not seeing YC on variety programs last year…hopefully, ripley will be too…
but another cancellation..?? WTF!!
Right now I just feel DISGUST towards all the TV broadcast stations and Most of all towards SM! WHAT THE FUCK ARE THEY AFRAID OF!!!???? SM IS NOT THE FUCKING PRESIDENT OF South-Korea!! It would be a BIG FAVOR if these PDs’ STOP BEING SUCH A PUSSIES AND SCARY CATS AND LET JYJ BE ON FUCKING TV LIKE THEIR FANS WANT THEM TO BE!! Fuck HOW HARD CAN THAT BE!!!??
……I need to calm down b4 my blood pressure goes up! UGH!!
They’re afraid because SME has many viewer-drawing idols that appear on their shows. If any of the broadcasting companies let JYJ in, SME could withdraw their idols from the programs. Of course, that doesn’t make their actions justified in any way. SME wouldn’t want JYJ on the shows either because (a) that gives JYJ a great chance to appeal to the non-fan public, (b) they can’t just watch JYJ succeed without SME, or both.
For now, the best thing to do (besides usual protesting and whatnot) is to show never-ending love and support for JYJ, even during times like this.
Btw, can anyone imagine Chun apologizing to the Ripley cast and bowing, saying that it’s his fault that no one can go on variety shows and stuff? Hope that didn’t happen D: I’m glad, though, that the drama PDs called it all or nothing for ‘Come to Play’, although that might not have been the smartest choice in terms of drama promotion.
I was thinking the same, poor Chunnie, he is going through a lot, that must be why he is sick.
Knowing the boys nature (all 3) they probably apologize a lot to other people when things are not even their fault! TT___TT
ARG
I bet if all the broadcasting companies (especiall. the big ones ) just grew balls and decided to put jyj on, and sm pulled out all their idols, then they would be backed into a corner as they wouldn’t be on any shows get it? like…sm would be forced to accept jyj being on the shows D: honestly, all the companies power together is WAY bigger than sm’s D:<
aw man and poor dear yoochun ) :
What’s mind blogging is there are still people going “SM wouldn’t do that!” or “Where’s the proof?” when it’s clear as day.
it’s ok chun. just do your best in your drama and surprise them all with your acting abilities. let them regret their decision.
chunnie fighting!!
It won’t be a surprise. Everybody knows he’s wonderful. 😉
I can’t even…*sigh* At least the blacklisting is gathering public attention and in effect, serves as a promotion for Ripley. I’m trying to look at a bright side and that’s the only thing I saw. Publicity is still publicity. 😦
Why the fuck did MBC then cast him.
So much bullz from this companies. They want to eat their cake and still have it. Gosh grow some balls for heavens sake; they’re looking like a damn joke coz who sabotages their own drama for the sake of another company.
Exactly! Why even cast him in the first place if youre going to be too much of a pussy to show him on your network apart from the drama? These companies need to get some dignity.
@hakuna & viee – I don’t have anything to add but my agreement – you put it exactly as I would.
Okay…it has really hit me right now.
Like I literately got a rush…now my eyes are
watery.
I’m SERIOUSLY tired of this.
I’m about to research and research hard and plan…
I can’t sit here idle.
i realy cry aready…”hate” is a strong words..but i have to use for SM..I hate YOUUU!!!
Disappointing but was expected, they will always try to limit JYJ in anyway they can. Keep strong Chun your drama will still be a hit no matter what.
the programming company is “chicken”!!
SM serious needs to stop OR be stopped!!
i hope none of the cast blames Yoochun; he deserves so much more and better treatment!
WE NEED TO MAKE THE DRAMA A HIT!!!
Everyone, please remembered what they did to JYJ…If we happen to be in Korea sometimes next year, DON’T EVER GO TO THIS AMUSEMENT PARK OWNED BY SME….No matter how tempting it is !!! DON’T EVER GIVE OUR PRECIOUS MONEY TO THIS COMPANY like SME…..The wealthier they are, the more they think they are “GOD” & they could get away with everything they do….. Please boycott SME & AVEX…..Even they said it’s Charity shows…blah…blah….
Hey Della – I’ve been writing post after post, for a year now, explaining in great detail how & why fans – not only of JYJ – but also 2VXQ, should REMOVE their money from these companies, because it’s the ONLY way to alter the company’s behavior – but, in the end, I understand that everyone has a personal right to purchase what they wish. It’s just a little crazy-making for me to try to explain that a boycott wouldn’t go on Forever – just long enough to turn heads. MONEY is the root of the whole issue – and it’s FANS who have control of that – wish more could clearly see that. 😦
@ sally_b
I understand what you meant…I just wished everyone will do the same…Anyway, of course, everyone has their own thinking & doing…I don’t blame them….As for me I’ll stick to my principle ….Although, for my age, I really love to go to Theme Park…But I know I will not be happy after doing it….so I’ll not do it….hehehe….
For theier own station???? Whoa!! WTH??
If the drama ratings fall low of expectations then we know what the reason is then! I hope they realize that they are shooting themselves in the foot!
This is just so wrong and cruel, why is SME doing this?? Haven’t they messed with JYJ enough?? Why the fuck can’t they let go! The TV programs aren’t any better the whole Korean system is corrupted and these programs are to scared to stand up for what is right! I now understand what Jimmie meant when she said that this fight isn’t just about JYJ and SM but Entertainment companies against the Korean State/Government. This has to stop, SME is trying to control everything and that only means bad news, we have to continue supporting the boys and writing to the Korean government. We have to show them that JYJ fans are growing and won’t let this injustice continue. This is wrong, and we have had enough.
I just wonder what more we can do. How many petitions can we sign and send to the courts before they take real action against SMent and these companies learn to grow up and start acting like real men and women.
*sigh* True I guess we just have to continue doing more and more petitions and emailing and sending letters to the Korean Government. I mean if we do it enough they have to take notice, right? If they do then maybe they can finally do something to stop SME. Other then that I don’t really know what else we can do…..*sigh* But JYJ will make it through, what would help them the most is winning the cases with Avex and SME. After that they just have to make it in the American Market and then maybe SME & Avex will finally let them go.
I have a lot of faith in JYJ, they’ve been handeleing this all so well publicly. They’ve always keep a postive face and keep moving forward despite the obstacles thrown their way. I just want justice for them. Its really unfair the way theyre being treated. *Sigh* I hope they will begin to take us seriously as well. They have to know that fans are watching and we arent pleased, at all.
SM is seriously pissing me off! WTH!!!!! Are they that scared??
my poor boys 😥
can’t even understand how far SM will interfere them?
they’ve suffered enough, and SM…you still have bunch of people in your company to make you a lot of money!!!!
why do you keep continue doing this to JYJ?
i’m so fed up!! and so all of their fans!!!
please just let them go..and spread their wings by their own…
aigoo………….
i thought with the amount of achievement the boys got lately, it would make a change… gosh, can OKTA board of member do smthg about this? how can the promote SK if they cant even appear in TV in their own country… and really… SK court, do smthg… u have made ur decision even strongly emphasized for sme to stop interfering the boys activity.. and sme take it too lightly!! gosh, i hope the lawsuit judges hear this.. i mean why must u, judges, keep postponing the ruling just bcoz sme ask for it, when there’s no even a guarantee sme will follow what court would decide later on… heck they dont even follow the court order right now!!!
heck, this situation make me furious. i mean to being cancelled for promoting a drama that will play in that tv station? WTH!!! MBC if u afraid with sme, why u ask chun to play on YOUR drama!!!!
oh, gosh, i hope chun wont be stressed out n feeling guilty toward the other casts bcoz of this…
Their making the legal system look like a joke. Why is it that an entertainment company can have such control over all these people? SMents actions, the judges compliance and the cowardice behavior of the tv stations are showing the horrible truth of the Hallyu Wave. If they really want to protect it, them they should start respecting the people who are working their hardest to promote it, the artists.
And all because of petty vengeance! Throw in pinch of paranoia and there you have it – a snowball effect. Aiming to kill JYJ’s success has tainted the whole Hallyu wave and belittled the Korean legal system.
What is so ironic to me is that SM seems to be insecure about the very system (regarding the production, management, and promotion of idols) in which they are fighting so desperately to preserve. If SM truly believed in the system’s efficacy, then they would have confidence that one anomaly – in this case, JYJ – would not cause their entire system to collapse.
It is a shame that broadcasting companies put SM on a pedestal of omnipotence, when the truth is staring at them in the face: SM is weak.
I hope this drama does even better than SKKS and comes back and slaps them all in the face really hard. It’s OK, Yoochun, Jaejoong, Junsu, you don’t need variety programs to succeed and achieve greatness, unlike others who do. . . .
Ok…let’s think guys…is this one of the reasons of Yoochun’s fainting last week????!!
i hope not..otherwise i will geting crazy to hate this companies!!!!
no, he had stomach virus so he had to be hospitalized.
don’t worry, chunnie is strong, he just has to do his job and move on, don’t mind those low people who’s trying to stop him..
I prefer avoid read the whole article… I skip the major part but anyway… I´m depressed! How people can do this to Yoochun? To JYJ?
What about the injunctions? Please respect them! >__<
Isn’t it ironic that on one hand Jeju Special Self-Governing Provice revealed on the 3rd that it appointed JYJ (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu) as honorary ambassadors of the Jeju-World 7 Wonders Foundation, and on the other the Korean broadcasters (under unseen threat from sm) are cockblocking our boys?!!!!!!!
What the f***!!
Right! I dont understand how so many other respectefd artists and org. are coming to JYJ derfense and showing them support and these cowardly companies cant even grant them 15 mins of airtime!
dude this is totally effed up, how can they do this to chunface if he appeared their ratings would shoot to the roof, what company would avoid something like that
=.=
sm you guys disgust me more than anything in this world ur sorry hope karma bites your sorry ass
chunface stay strong!!
They cast Yuchun because they knew they would get the ratings! I had hopes for MBC, but they’re parasites; just feeding off this talented young man who just wants to work and grow!
Like I said, MBC is shady. I was wary when chunnie chose an MBC drama bcause of this. MBC only want their money. Them and SBS are SM’s bitches
I hate Sm… I hate Avex…. I hate those people who keep interfering JYJ’s activity,,,, Go to the hell.,,,,,
Park Yuchun unable to appear in MBC variety programs, and Entertaiment programs, to promote “Ripley”. MBC dissapoint me. SM, if you’re thinking that with puting him in the blacklist you can stop Yuchun’s talent, and the inconditional love from fans… you’re stupid!
This Chunsa is really angry!!!!
Be brave Yuchun, be brave JYJ! Justice exist!!! Fan’s love is with you! Fighting!
hi gals dont be upsad,the cast will understand,dont forget skks do well without many promotion.they dont need all this variety haha show.with the voting,ratings and JYJ fans support the drama will do well.everybody knows about LSM father of all power.we fans have to stay strong.fighting
my brain cannot take this, why would a tv station refuse to promote their own drama ? why would they want chunnie at first place to be the lead role of their drama if they are going to alienate him ? WHY ? geez..
“it was because on that day we were flooded with items to air.” LOL this is what they all say… i meant that literally =_= i mean come one they all know how crazy popular yoochun is so they know that he will raise rateings on whatever show he’s on…just look at the commercial SO its f***ing obvious that someone is blackmailing them *coughSMcough*
Yeah, QTV said the same thing when they canceled JYJ’s Reality Show. Do they think we are stupid or what ?!
I know right? it’s so freakin obvious… they must think we’re stupid or something =_= but the only one’s that r stupid is them :p
I’m sick of SM,,, please leave him alone!!!
JYJ … AKTF!!! chunnie always ❤ you ^ ^
Go to hell SM! ~~
I’m sorry but this has to stop! >,<
The thing that I hate the most is all those programs which request them for appear in their shows and then cancel them!
Go Chunnie!… Show them your talent!
And make them regret for let you go!
Chunnie Fighting!~
The entertainment PDs of broadcast stations must be caution because SM will withdraw all its artists from their programs if they allow JYJ to appear.
I think the anti-monopoly law of Korea must be stronger to protect their own business environment.
Anyway, our boys will have more time to focus on their main activities.
These companies should be so ashamed of themselves Theyre weak minded and weak willed. As long as they continue to let SMnet run them like this, they will nevr have a say in their own future as a company. What theyre doing to JYJ is downright wrong. Give these men a chance to connect with their fans the same way other musicans are allowed to. They have the shittest artists doing the shittest things on the shittest variety showl, but when they have the chance to allow REAL artists, with talent and a cause that could really change the Kentertainment industry for the better, they choose to be cowards. If the Hallyu Wave fails its not because of JYJ, its because of the shading dealings and poor management that goes on behind the scenes. Hallyu Wave will never succeed if they dont learn to change.
The thing is, if MBC (or any of the major networks that broadcast variety shows/dramas) actually stood to lose profit by barring Yoochun & cast from appearing on other shows to promote, this wouldn’t be happening. They would easily ignore SME’s threats and do what they want.
But the point is they can pretty much hold no promotions and Yoochun/JYJ fans will still tune in to watch the drama (provided it’s good), so they’re not losing anything even if JYJ fans are angry and the situation is unfair. The truth is, until JYJ becomes more valuable than SME(‘s artists), the networks are always going to cave into SME regardless of any court rulings about what SME is/isn’t allowed to do.
However, fans can’t withdraw support because that just makes JYJ completely irrelevant, which is exactly what SM is trying to accomplish. I don’t think it is fair to ask JYJ to become more valuable than basically the entire entertainment industry. Monetarily speaking that is essentially impossible. Fans are working hard to prove that in addition to their star power, JYJ also stands for hope against an outdated system that is unfair to the individual artist. But it will be a long drawn out battle. As long as the fan base holds strong and JYJ does not disappear, whether in the form of unadvertised (but popular!) dramas or overseas concerts, that is already a brilliant victory. The rest will come in time.
Realistically speaking, the people in positions of power making these decisions care less about what’s fair or unfair than what makes them money and keeps idols on their shows. I can think of tons of artists around the world with die-hard fans, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to get picked over someone like Lady Gaga when it comes down to it.
Yo, S.Korean courts!!! Knock knock knock!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doesn’t this sound like SME interfering with JYJ’s activities to you??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~!!!!!!!!!!!
But I like this crap. The more shit they throw at JYJ, the more crap they’re gonna get back. TENFUCKINGFOLD!!!!!!!!
One PD of the variety department who requested that he remain anonymous sighed, saying: “Why do you ask when you already know. We’re also in the position in which we have to be wary
now they dont even bother covering the ugly truth anymore huh? so much bitterness from losing too much money? i wonder if the profit they gain from SM artists can make up for this *sneer*
but blaming SM doesnt make them look less coward at all!
If they all learned to stand up, then SMent wouldnt hold all the cards. Its their cowardice that give SMnet a big head and allows them to do these things. You have sto lose a little to gain some. They will continue to be under SMnet thumb for a long time until they decide to stand up for themselves. What kind of business lives under such fear? they should all be ashamed.
I think it’s beyond just the value of sm artists. But, sm also has alot of investments and has alot of power. But, what I am more concerned about how the courts are going to enforce their fine that they said they would give.
Right, whats the point of implementing this and giving hope to JYJ and fans when things like this continue to happen. The courts are not looking very good at this point, SMnet will never learn until the court gets a heavier hand and takes real action against them.
maybe SM already offer company share to them at the theme park.mbc house,kbs house,sbs house,avex house etc at the theme park.aigoo……
I thought when this happens, they (SM or tv station) gets fine.
WE ALL KNOW WHO’S BEHIND ALL OF THISSSSS
but the most DISGUSTING THING IS WE DON’T HAVE SOLID PROOFS TO SHOW THAT SM F(&)&&*)()*()) BASTARD HAS TO PAY COMPENSATION FOR ALL THE INTERVENTION THEY HAVE DONE SO FARRRRRRRRRR
that’s right…the PD said it right. why do we still ask when we already know about this…the court should seriously look into this…these entertainment companies do not really take the court’s order seriously…i’m so disappointed with them…! pls. give them the rights that they are also due as a human beings…this is injustice!
I wish Ripley will be a great success! (Ofcourse right?!) 😀
The casting is so strong, and our chunnie is one of the lead characters.
It’s okay, the more they limit JYJ to appear on TV, we fight for them harder!
And they will know they can’t beat us!!
I believe more people will criticize the ‘truth’ behind if they continue to block them like this! Let’s fighting!!!!!
i feel so bad for chun. he probably feeling sad.
It’s difficult to convict sm of blocking as long as there are people who doesnt dare to speak out because they can always claim that there’s no proof..
I was puzzled as to why Ripley is so ‘quiet’ in terms of promotion while in contrast to City Hunter. I guess this is probably one of the reason..?
aaa…. i think DNBN should make one more ad saying “Korean court is a joke” why need court when nobody listen to it anyway? hohoho
my heart is breaking for chunnie! how could SM do this? is it because they can’t bear to see JYJ succeeding without them or because they want to put down JYJ and show their own artists “see this is what happens when you break away, so dont do it” and then secretly sign more slaving contracts? i believe that SM will one day receive horrible consequences for their actions. JYJ will succeed, yoochun will have awesome ratings, and justice will be served.
This reality sucks!
Now I wonder if this issue would hinder JaeJoong’s upcoming plan in drama acting. Would the same thing happen to him as it is happening to Micky?
I just hope our beautiful 3 boys will not be discouraged but continued to look upwards for more challenges.
I share with everyone’s sadness and apprehension. Seemingly the wall that continues to block JYJ from appearing and performing in television hasn’t loosened its hold yet. I wonder what the Korean court is doing about it .. The “Invicible hand” working against JYJ is too powerful….But i believe that it will just be a matter of TIME…Let’s continue praying and supporting our boys. Let’s keep the FAITH! Because it WORKS! Fighting~!
Just disappointed. What are law for? Deco purposes?