The cancellation notice of KBSʼs TV special on 7 World Wonders…protest comment call Jeju a disgrace.
Appointed as honorary ambassadors to the 7 World Wonders, Hallyu Wave stars JYJ (Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun, and Kim Junsu), have sparked controversy among thousands of people over clarification for the cancellation of their performances by KBS as well as recent legal action.
With JYJʼs agencyʼs legal action as well as the storm of protests from fans, a strike against the image of [Jeju] island is inevitable.
On the 16th, JYJʼs entertainment agency, CJeS, reported that they received a unilateral notification regarding the cancellation of participation in the KBS Jeju Special Broadcast.
Last May, Jeju officially appointed Hallyu Stars JYJ as GoodWill Ambassadors of the 7 World Wonders in order to improve voter participation throughout Asia.
The date in which CJeS received an email confirming JYJʼs roles as honorary ambassadors as well as the reasons behind why they were chosen was April 26th.
Because at the time JYJ were on their world tour and would not be able to participate in appointment procedures, CJeS declined the offer.
However, Jeju stated that there would be a special program in July in which appointment procedures would be carried out in, and asked for JYJ to begin promotions for Jeju since they needed higher publicity.
On May 4th, the Jeju Island Government released through the press a statement about appointing [JYJ as] their new Honorary Ambassadors.
KBS then scheduled a TV broadcast entitled “Wishing for the 7 World Wonders” to be held on July 20th.
JYJ originally was to participate in this Special Jeju Broadcast concert, performing two of their songs.
However, on the 16th, 4 days before the performance, CJeS was delivered a sudden unilateral notification of cancellation from KBS.
CJeS stated “The reason we received was that if JYJ appears, it might not be possible to air the program” and that “JYJ has been active in their promotion duties, however we have received a unilateral cancellation notice from KBS Jeju.”
They followed by saying “Since the program, Wishing for 7 World Wonders, was meant to be for the appointment of JeJu and also because JYJ have been selected as honorary ambassadors for this cause and have been promoting for 3 months, we require an official position regarding the cancellation.”
CJeS said “we will report KBS Jeju, who have sent a unilateral cancellation notification, to the Korean Fair Trade Comission”
Because of such news, Jeju, the Jeju Provisional Government, and the Jeju official forums, have been hit with with a storm of negative comments.
Indignant commenters stated “This kind of behavior is an embarrassment to the citizens of Jeju and should not be shown again” as well as “I am now canceling my plane tickets to Jeju and have no plans of revisiting in the future!”
CJeS said in this regard “We will take legal action against this situation, in which JYJ were promised to be included in a special broadcast program for their appointment, but were cheated by a unilateral cancellation after they were used for promotional purposes”.
In addition they stated “JYJʼs current lawsuit is a civil lawsuit based on unfair contracts.” and “no matter the situation, as Korean citizens, JYJ will continue to promote Jeju for the 7 World Wonders”
Some comments left by Korean netizens on this article include: “There is a lack of common sense, this is indeed absurd”
“Ambassadors who work hard to promote for urgent publicity as well as gather fans support will get a unilateral cancellation notification from KBS as well? It seems the KBS Public Broadcast and the Jeju Provincial Government are really promoting fraud and deceit”
“I am a fan of JYJ and really disappointed what happened. I donʼt think I will visit JEJU again, never” (english comment)
Source: mediajeju.com
Translation credit: DoctorJaee of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3
JYJ3 
Poor JYJ and citzens of Jeju, a few evil souls took advantage of an opportunity and didn’t even think about the consequences except those that will benefit their shady interests…
That’s so true I feel really bad for Jeju Island. I bet they never saw this shit storm coming. All because KBS and SM are greedy sadistic assholes.
But then again, I think this is sending rather an emphatic message to EVERYONE: that is “Mess with JYJ at your peril! The terrible publicity you will receive and the storm of protests that will rain down on you will be far more damaging than anything you might have gained.”
Excerpt from Jeju local newspaper: “Jeju local community is strongly criticizing the sudden cancellation of JYJ’s appearance. “It’s ridiculous that people who worked actively as honorary ambassadors of Jeju-N7W in Korea and overseas should be victimized by their conflict with ex-management company. We feel like TV license fee is going to total waste watching this outrageous situation a Korean government-run broadcasting complany like KBS is being controlled by giant management company.”” http://j.mp/oHLYDL
i read this at tweetdeck.com
from dadada twitter at tweetdeck.com
here’s another from dadada twitter at tweetdeck.com
Comment from Jeju residents 1) “I’m not a fan of idols and I am businessman old enough to be their uncle. If Jeju gov’t can’t even protect the honorary ambassadors they appointed themselves, how would they be selected as N7W?” http://j.mp/r4rnFd
Someone should report about the sh*tstorm that this stirred up on twitter and the indignant comments spamming the twitter accounts of KBS and New7Wonders. Lol…Certainly LOTS of English comments there and easy to access too.
Let them know the international fandom is watching too and expressing extreme rage. Saying things like “we want our votes back” and “Shame on KBS and Jeju Government. Shame on S. Korea”. Ugh…
KBS is the one that brought it on themselves. Especially when KBS goes about talking about how JYJ isn’t effective and being SM’s puppet. International fans need to let them get a piece of our mind. KBS should be ashamed especially being supported by the public.
Agreed!
Does anyone know of a way we can get English comments onto the KBS/Jeju Island forums or onto forums that matter? Or can we get a Korean JYJ fan to post a compilation of English comments onto those websites? Seriously, we need to be heard and knowing KBS and SME’s superiority complexes, they’re probably ignoring the int’l fanbase as we speak.
Well their old home page used to show real time tweets/mentions up until this morning it was bombarded by angry fans. Now it has been removed and the page reformatted, I wonder why…
@Jan
I think KBSWorld website still have the live twitter feed kekeke…
But yea, I think the angry International comments should be placed where we know the news outlets will check for sure – places that get the highest traffic.
Oh right I was looking at http://www.kbs.co.kr/. 😀
Should we message bombard the SM Town homepage as well ????
HI JYJ FANS…i visited New7Wonders site and tweeted them this morning…Also maybe we should also write to:
MR. BERNARD WEBER
Founder – New7Wonders
Zurich Switzerland
and let him know of the JYJ injustice.
ALSO, perhaps this writer published Jae’s twitter in their website, maybe we can ask him to publish some more our letters:
EAMONN FRITGERALD
Let’s continue lobbying for JUSTICE FOR JYJ!
THANK YOU ADM.LOVE YOU
Int fans need to strike whilst the Kr public is outraged a.k.a the iron is HOT
@JUNO ,MISSION GO MISSION GO MISSION
ummm, i agree with someone here in JYJ3 (sorry, forgot the name) who suggest the fans who had bought the tickets to hold the tickets till the last moment and then cancelled their tickets. (we can spread the info using tweeter.) so maybe KBS can see, with an empty stadium, how using other idols n not JYJ are effective. coz an empty seats are far worse than full seats with people only ‘boo’-ing the performer. coz, like other also said, voice can be muted and changed to a cheering, clapping and chanting sound, even they can use music to cover the ‘boo’ or silent treatment fans giving them. but empty venue in a place that quite big with an international event like that.. its more embarrasing i believe. like a slap in the face… moreover if someone videotaped it and posted it on youtube.. cant imagine the shame this could bring for the mistreated KBS did, and maybe, someone from higher SK government will take action at last.
@one_nee,
Brilliant Idea…..very effective suggestion about the last min. cancellation of the tickets. It would be like all hell broke loose……KBS thinks they are a big organization that can get their own way without having to face the consequences well too bad ,this time they dig their own grave…… such an embarrassment
We are talking about international tourism market here and not domestic market which you can cover up the news from spreading out .They wanted people to acknowledge Jeju Island and because of JYJ strong foreign fanbase and what they did for the sake of JYJ ,that was why Jeju Island Government decided to seek out JYJ for their assistance . JYJ ,out of good faith and being a good citizen decided to re schedule their busy itinerary to fit in this performance and get rejected last minute. This is really too much.
Do KBS not know what kind of consequences will effect the tourism,the local folks & the country on the whole. The local people there depend on tourism for their income and has high hopes for the influx of tourists and their big spending or worse come to worse the proprietor would have stock up on goods for sales and now are burden with the extra stock. For those fans who has booked air tickets and hotel rooms ,should all sent their bills to KBS and ask for reimbursement. (^ _ ^ ) It is the fans ‘hard earn money saved for this purpose so they have the right to do so in protests for the love of JYJ, what do you think ?
Jeju Island is suppose to be known for its beautiful sights and now it is known world wide for the dishonesty ,bad treatment and ungratefulness by the Island Government Board and KBS towards JYJ . JYJ fanbase consist of fans from all age group and who knows majority of the ladies might be holding very high position in the corporate world and society so KBS should not underestimate the JYJ Fans…….we ,too demand a public apology from KBS to JYJ for misleading , misuse and abuse of power.
yeah! I hope it will happen, if KBS can arbitrarily cancel JYJ appearances and treat them like that, JYJ fans must do the same thing to them. let them feel the shame and should not underestimate the JYJ Fans!!
*sorry for my poor english*
Agree more with you!!!!
Brilliant idea. Yes, fans should cancel only at the last moment. Let’s make it an empty stadium if JYJ not appear.
YES! I agree, but we need a way to spread the word because just from fan to fan wont be quickly enough, i guess we need websites to promote this plan… as a choice for the people who purchased plane and seat tickets. I know some websites wont post this because they want to stay neutral and avoid provoking controversy, but we need to spread this, it’s a really good idea! Booing and those things are still unacceptable in my opinion, but a silent treatment and empty seats would be PERFECT!
uhm, it’s a good plan. But I’m afraid that SM and KBS will know it and put people into those empty seats. I know we shouldn’t think and care of a lot of things and what we need now is actions. However, I’m really worried. In fact, there are thousands of thoughts and emotions in my head and heart.
I thought of that too, however, I’m afraid that at the last minute fans might not be able to cancel their tickets or whatever crappy excuses they will come up with. And even if they do allow them to get their refunds whatsoever, the returned tickets may be sold to f(x) and snsd fans at a lower price to attract more fans to fill the empty seats.
What I thought of was for JYJ fans to hold on to the tickets and be present at the concert. During the start, fans can like, chant JYJ’s name and send their love to JYJ, and then start leaving the area. Get the fans to video the audience leaving the place (cos obviously KBS won’t show that) and then upload the videos on Youtube and everywhere. News reporters reporting there will report of the concert’s failure and there will be news about it.
Actually to tell you the truth, I don’t even know what I’m writing about or if I’m making sense, or if this idea is too humiliating cos I thought of this a couple of days ago when I was fuming mad. Lol This is just my suggestion cos all I want is for JYJ to be heard and for KBS and SM to rot and suffer in terms of reputation. 😦
EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR THE LAST 2 DAYS!
juj get used!!
im sure jeju is abeautiful place for the pics i’ve seen but i’ve lost respect and motivation to go anytime soon and within the next 5 years
there should be more negative feedback so word gets out about this injustice!
if they pick someone, they should follow through….
this is all dishonorqle T__T
*jyj
YES!! I hope there will be more articles like this. More people need to be aware of this situation. KBS, you are going down!!
yes, KBS is going down @_@, I demand a public apologize, and no more interference from stupid broadcast companies. JYJ are Korean citizens, they should be respected and they are human with rights.
I want MORE than an apology…I want the Korean courts to prove themselves *legitimate*….slap the fine on KBS that they made judgment on half a YEAR ago….it’s absolutely no wonder at all that KBS/SM get away with such blatant acts of bullshittery….they have ZERO accountability. No punishment whatsoever….the *suits* who caused this are probably tossing back Soju right now, grinning at each other about how powerful they are.
I’m going to keep beating the same drum….***until we fans take the focus OFF of individual acts…and place our complete and unified efforts on denouncing the HALLYU WAVE (as it currently exists)…. and remove ALL our money from product purchase….nothing will be done. at all. These companies & the government are blood-brothers – the only change that will occur is when they are made International Fools. /rant over
yeah, I was wondering about that 20000 won fine, and the news has been on for two days now but haven’t heard anything from the court. Dammmm wonder if they are still working for the citizens.
oh they’re working for citizens….very specific ones, it seems.
they can start by apologizing for ALL THE “TALES OF THE TOOTHFAIRY” that they have thrown at JYJ since long before… But since they have neither shame nor balls eversince, I doubt that they would do something like this. I hope MANY PEOPLE cancel their tickets and that this “event” will be as EVENTFUL as they want it to be when NOBODY shows up…
…now back to my Gundam 00 music and BL-Masara Minase~!!!!!!!!!!!!! >/////<
jeju must be shaking right now..they shouldn’t play with our JYJ and JYJ-family.. I salute C-jes for their legal action! I feel JYj are save under C-jes entertainment..
guyz, i really reaaallyyyyy don’t want them to get away with this… so please, no matter how we love JJ, please, don’t promote jeju anymore!!!
the jeju’s gov. basically has lost memories about them apointing JYJ as their ambassador!!! after 3 fuckin’ month!!!!
i feel cheated and being used..
it’s not just the boys who’ve been deceived.. but also us, the voters!!
ps : why can’t i open the new7 wonder site? is it my network problem, or the site really has been crashed??
it works, i just checked
i just change my vote..and it was successful!
Please don’t change your vote. Officially JYJ still Jeju ambasador, unless confirmed otherwise. And JJ himself want to support Jeju. Please support his decision. But of course, you are entitle to your own opinion.
Of course, KBS’ actions would bring tons of negative response to Jeju, as unfortunate as that is. Even those who don’t support JYJ are appalled at their behavior. To just cast JYJ aside at the last minute, after using them thoroughly and with the pathetic excuse of them not being first choice… is so unethical… ide… No words… I’m glad the response to the situation is being covered by the media, this whole situation is absurd!
“Some comments from KBS Jeju’s producer in charge of the special program during phone int with Ohmynews: “Jeju Island geographically is a place where it’s hard for celebrities to visit. We asked SNSD and f(x) several times to appear, and we received a definite answer from them a day from notifying JYJ on their cancellation. We are sorry about the cancellation of JYJ’s appearance, but we judged that SNSD and f(x) were better known to people. We politely apologized to JYJ twice.” About C-JeS’s intention to file a complaint against them to Fair Trade Commission he commented, “I don’t have the time to think about that because the program is due to air in two days.” © inheaven_wJYJ
I’m burning with rage.
wow, KBS is full of shit. good luck with the success of promoting jeju. arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I am sooo maddddddddddddddddddddddd. How the hell is snsd and fx is better known? I dont get it. Is freaking kbs stupidddddd? i need to mediate before I have a heart attack.
snsd n fx r more effective rite????
i think d producers the 1 who want to see snsd n fx….
right. he wants to see the girls prancing on the stage with short3 skirts. pervert
I’m just as mad as you are, but when I saw your comment, I LOL’ed >v<. I didn't even think of it that way
I do not doubt that SNSD and fx have their fair share of fame and supporters ~ What totally infuriates me is the fact they used JYJ and their fans in the first place~~ It’s fraud and deceit, however you see it~~ This is definitely not business ethics!!~ We need to let the producers at KBS know that they are ultimately tarnishing SK’s reputation and ruining the whole event and Jeju especially~
well all I can say is this:
BWAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Goes into Ptolemy and Launches Gundam O-Raiser… “Setsuna F. Seiei… Will exterminate KBS…!)
This is BS!..am so pissed right now, so they said that JYJ is the second artist to perform??? They are so underestimate our Boys. and this made me so mad!
JYJ really has to WIN and I want my vote back!!!!
Guys don’t vote for JEJU, even while Jae is promoting it, they’re gonna think it’s SNSD’s and f(x)’s doing if we follow Jae.
I’m so fucking PISSED. This is extremely wrong.
I think officially JYJ still Jeju ambasador, unless confirmed otherwise. SNSD and f(x) only appear to perform but don’t replace JYJ position as ambasador. Or could someone explain what’s JYJ status as Jeju ambasador ?
Indeed, i really admire jaejoong for still supporting JEJU, i mean its s. korea’s national trasure and all. But i seriously think that JEJU its not only a natural prodigy, its still ruled by government, and since everyone is being so unfair to the ambassadors who promote it (im obviously not talking about the fans, the jeju citizens, etc), i dont see why i need to vote for jeju anymore. They say you can change your vote, and i would do that too. I admire JEJU since its beautiful, but thats it. In all truth, i was voting for the island for JYJ, and now that i see all the injustice that involves even JEJU government, i changed my mind. I have some other world wonders that i like better than JEJU and that are CLOSER to where i live, so… I;m sorry jae, i love you but all this shit thats going around totally affected my vote. And t hats only my opinion, sorry.
well see then who is more “effective” and “better known”.
Comparing KBS, SM and JEJU to HPotter’s character, they’re definitely the DEMENTORS! the joysucker and soulsucker DEMONS!
LMAO oic so you send a “polite apology”, so that’s it, lets all move on now /sarcasm
gaaaaaaaaah I really really hope the citizens of SK and the fans of JYJ do not fall for their bullshit explanation ,”we asked SNSD from the start”. my nose is stinging from the stench of bs! that is code for,”we are sm’s bitches”
either way,even if they are being truthful,its stil not okay, they are disrespecting JYJ by implying they r second rate artists AND they are admitting they used their image and their fans to promote their cause. Also,with this statement, they are contradicting themselves,b/c didnt kbs say they had no say in who was going to be picked as ambassador? And isn’t this person a kbs producer?
So who really was in charge of picking the Jeju ambassador, the jeju island govt? or kbs? WTH?! /sorry for long rant
@Julia M.
Mr. KBS JeJu Producer, help me out here. I seem to miss the logic in your statement. You deemed SNSD and f(x) as more ‘effective’ as performers, more well known. They had been considered before, but their schedules did not permit their appearance until the day before you sent the cancellation notice to JYJ.
First, JYJ was asked to be the ambassadors BECAUSE of their effectiveness. Even when it was made clear, as you know, it’s hard for celebrities to get to JeJu Island, JYJ had a commitment and wouldn’t be available. BUT the officials wanted them badly anyway! So, if the officials were willing to make a compromise and have the induction ceremony at the performance, where is the problem with JYJ being less effective. The officials didn’t ask for SNSD to be the ambassadors.
This is/was a performance program along with an induction. So, you get to call the shots on the induction? I didn’t know TV producers have that kind of responsibility. The program would be in jeopardy if JYJ performs. But how? Since their participation in the promotion, the desires of the local officials seemed to be met…JeJu Island is now in earnest competition with even better know sites.
Sir, your answers are complete and utter BS. Of course it is obvious you were given your instructions on what to say from corporate HQ. Nonetheless, you still sound as if you don’t know your head from your ass. You don’t have time to think about a lawsuit, you have a program to produce. JYJ have previous engagements to make. They changed their schedules to appear and represent the country they love so much. You don’t have the time? Well, I guess when the wrath of the international community continues to rain down upon you, and JeJu Island, you keep that thought in mind. You don’t have time.
The most interesting thing in all of this for me? I keep being astounded at the amazingly stupid comments that continually are made by KBS spokespersons. Question – were you born this stupid or did you have to go to school and take lessons?
I want to know how they ended up deciding that SNSD and f(X) were to perform for the inducting ceremony/live performance when Jeju Island made all these concessions because they seemed to really want JYJ to represent them. So who was really ever in charge of this? I read that Jeju Island stated in defense that they didn’t have the revenue or the pull to procure an artist so this switch was all because of KBS. I suppose that is how KBS stepped in and saw an opportunity to screw over JYJ. Since they are broadcasting the performance they had to keep JYJ out and appease SM.
Fine. It is horrible but can be understood. What I don’t get however is why Jeju Island can’t cancel on KBS (since it is their island and their campaign not KBS’s) and find another broadcasting company (like activist DogSul suggested, that is Chinese/Japanese and not a scared little sissy) if they are so “outraged” about how JYJ was treated? Is it possible that because they have no revenue, KBS offered to take care of everything for them? It makes them seem even more pathetic and it doesn’t excuse them but it would answer the question of why they won’t enforce their original choice (JYJ) over KBS’s (SNSD and f(x).)
If they have to rely on a foreign broadcaster then they have to pay because “nationalist” sentiment or “nice business” won’t be payment for them. But then wouldn’t the tickets sold for the event be used for payment? Maybe KBS agreed to give them all the money from the performance. Wouldn’t that be an incentive to overlook JYJ? It would also explain why Jeju Island and KBS did the whole back and forth thing until KBS (under more public pressure than Jeju Island) decided to just use the “ineffective” excuse.
………..This weekend has been just a huge headache but that is what I think may have been done. The more intelligent visitors might flesh out some more possible scenarios but this is why I think they kept blaming each other and why Jeju Island (the one who is supposed to call the shots) is bending over to KBS. In my book they both insulted and used JYJ. I’m not like Jaejoong, this is unforgiveable and if Jeju island won’t grow a pair then they and KBS can take a one way trip to hell.
@ ButterFliesAreFree
I’ve been revisiting past articles because for a whole week my laptop has been acting out. Today is a good day cause it isn’t freezing like crazy and I know I’m late but Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
Astrological Profile for Those Born On July 14
Your Sun Sign is Cancer
Your personal ruling planets are Moon and Mercury.
Though ruled by Moon and Mercury, the Sun and Uranus also influence your personality. Highly creative enterprises will attract your attention and make you feel your innate uniqueness as an individual. You can apply your progressive ideas to finance, banking and investment whilst your artistic and fluent communication.
You have a distinct skill in speaking, writing or teaching.
@ Mia2
What astrological Profile for 10/20/1995?
@MIA2
Thank you for the profile. I have to admit I’m a asrological junkie, along with numerology, handwriting analysis, etc. It is quite amazing how much they can hit the target with one or two misses. I have to admit to bookmarking your entries on the guys and their profiles. Those also seem so on target! Again, thank you for taking the time to share. And your belated wishes are most welcomed.
You were spot on in the other post about sending a message to SG Ban. I made a comment addressed to him. This morning when I came to work I checked out the UN site for contact information. There is a link in the FAQ sections. It will probably go to a generic email. But it at least it will be one more outlet for international fans to voice our displeasure.
This battle is ongoing and won’t be over until the powers that be understand, we are not going anywhere. Especially as long as JYJ are being treated this way.
@ ButterFliesAreFree
Hi , I read one of your threads, when you mention the SG, goggle-d it and found his name.
Thank- you unnie 🙂
@Cat95
Astrological Profile for Those Born On October 20
Your Sun Sign is Libra
Your personal ruling planets are Venus and Moon.
Others immediately notice your cordial and controlled manner, power of expression and especially the imaginative ideas which flow from you. All this is the result of the Moon’s rulership of your day of birth.
Money is important to you, so you will naturally gravitate to where the action is. You aren’t content with too much stability, and even if you end up in a conservative job – it will be one with much movement and change.
Travel is a great source of inspiration to you and foreign trade and interaction may be a source of good fortune for you.
Your lucky colors are cream and white and green.
Your lucky gems are moonstone or pearl.
Your lucky days of the week Monday, Thursday, Sunday.
You possess a forceful personality and terrific powers of persuasion. You are also endowed with a commanding and imperious nature, but affable and endearing at the same time. You choose your partner after great scrutiny and once selected you are totally faithful and very caring.
Professionally, an executive position will allow you to give full expression to your leadership qualities. You are likely to have early success, probably in your 19th year.
Say yes to: Wise use of power, unselfish motives, spontaneity
Don’t give in to: Hesitation, dishonesty, losing faith
@Mia2
Wow! Thank-you, It’s very interesting 🙂
Want to say more, but father in the room,
Bye, thanks
@ButterFliesAreFree
I spent all morning composing my letter. I kept it as on-point as possible. It was kind of annoying because I had to write to him assuming that he doesn’t know who JYJ or DBSK are. The man travels all the freaking time who knows if he might have just casually heard about them or never at all? I placed major emphasis in the past transgressions of SM/LSM and of course the blockade that JYJ are suffering from despite the courts’ verdict with the star example of the JYJ/KBS/Jeju Island disaster.
I had to double check facts and I spell checked again and again. I read it to my cousin to see if she picked out anything that may have been worded strangely. I stayed away from expressions/sayings because it is a cultural thing and what if he takes it literally or misunderstands? *sighs* After I was completely satisfied that my letter explained the most important parts about the JYJ-SM debacle and it’s connections to higher government (without implying anything or insulting the Korean government) I asked him if he had any opinions on the matter. I can’t tell GS Ban Ki Moon to step in and fix something that he may have very little power in changing. I just kindly exhorted for anything (we the fans) can do for JYJ or JYJ/C-JeS for themselves. Who knows what he might reply with? I keep checking my email account every freaking second.
I will tweet also but I’ll just talk about the recent bad news with Jeju Island only. Twitter does have a character limit so I’ll be spot on. This issue is fraud and the unacceptable power and connections of a broadcasting company over local government.
*headache, headache* I know you also have some interest in astrological and other similar subjects so I though that would be something you would like. You are right, it is uncanny how spot on these things can be.
@Mia2
“I spent all morning composing my letter. I kept it as on-point as possible. It was kind of annoying because I had to write to him assuming that he doesn’t know who JYJ or DBSK are”
You GO, girl!! Good for you!
🙂
@Lilibaiyu
LOL! I really went crazy with this but it is because I frankly feel very useless in helping the boys and JYJ3 is my only source of reliable info and the only channel through which I’m capable of doing something for them. Besides my cousin and this…..really odd girl at my college campus, I’m very alone in my love of JYJ. The closest people around me have gotten to DBSK is Japanese anime. I always recommend the opening song for One Piece…..it is a very miserable situation here.
My parents…Step father doesn’t say anything but he is a very silent man so I can’t take his silence as disapproval, he is also very openminded. My mom….I had to trick her to get her to admit she likes JYJ songs. She also likes Yunho….pfft…..whatever mom. HOWEVER! She also thinks Jae is pretty or “bonito” but also a “very strange man”
LMAO! They understand and last night I talked to them about what happened during dinner.
Dad said legal action is the only way these “bestias” will leave them alone. He mentioned however that since S.Korean society is so “group-oriented” and likely to shun something so direct as a lawsuit that their best bet was to rally the fans into taking action that wasn’t “petty” or “over-emotional” He also advised the boys to not do anything “stupid” like throw a fit. I told him, of course, that they aren’t like that and he said, “They better not be.”
That was the end of our conversation. Dad really never spares words…..so unlike me.
Mom said she hopes them the best because it is “wrong to promise something and not deliver.”
The conversation was a really odd mix of Spanish and English since I am still getting the hang of this language. I guess in that sense I’m lucky cause my parents never tell me what I should and shouldn’t like even if they don’t fully understand it.
@Mia2
“LOL! I really went crazy with this but it is because I frankly feel very useless in helping the boys and JYJ3 is my only source of reliable info and the only channel through which I’m capable of doing something for them. Besides my cousin and this…..really odd girl at my college campus, I’m very alone in my love of JYJ. ”
Hi Mia,
OK, you’ve had 2 more compatriots in JYJ than I ever had for the last 3 years until I discovered the JYJFiles, JYJ3 and met Butterfliesarefree, Ro1499 and Hottie! It was a pretty bleak landscape out there for me too. But now I’m as happy as a pig in pig poop, unless you count set-backs that happen here from time to time, the latest batch of bad news almost feeling like the worst yet… I also feel horribly powerless in all of this although I’ve been writing and tweeting anyone and everyone who has a hand in the Jeju mess for the last 2 days. I’ve signed every petition I could find, but of course I don’t read Korean, so several of the recommended pages here I just could not make heads nor tails of.
We just have to keep at it and keep at it. These large companies depend on public support and really do fear public opinion and bad press. So we have to encourage the SK press to get on the stick and WRITE ABOUT THIS. It’s a national disgrace and someone at the highest level of gov’t needs to step in, I think. The girl groups need to stand up and say “No, we will not be a party to this, it’s wrong.” If SM REALLY has nothing to do with this whole situation, why wouldn’t two of their biggest acts be able to decline an appearance on the grounds that it would be absolutely HORRIBLE P.R. FOR THEM??
Well, let’s continue manning the barricades and keep fighting.
🙂
@MIA2 @Lilibaiyu
First off MIA2, sometimes being a man of few words, makes it easy to know where he comes from. 🙂 It’s okay if your mom likes Yunho. Different strokes for different folks. 🙂
Yes, this situation does make it very hard to think anything can be done. But the more I look at what is happening, the more I’m convinced the unravel process is going on full swing.
Too much arrogance, leads to stupid mistakes. Just aske Rupert Murdoch. You can be as rich as Midas, but that doesn’t keep you from doing stupid things. Again, Lady Karma stepping up to the plate. How smarmy was that, to hack the phones of dead people. Totally gruesome. Payback is a bitch.
LSM and company should begin practicing now! Getting used to saying, “Please oh benevolent Lady Karma, leave us something!” I want her to tell him…BITCH HOLD YOUR BREATH AND WAIT!
@Julia M. That producer is definitely an IDIOT!!! I want to see him?/her? eat his/her stupid words! Even a kindergarten student would understand the stupidity of his/her answer. SO DISGUSTING!!!
If that’s what KBS Jeju want, then so be it. See you guys in the court. And if unfortunate things happen to your shows, then I hope your guys enjoy it.
JYJ hwaiting!!!!!!! we will support u!!!!
fans show them how scary JYJ fans are… dun try to mess with us…
how dare they treated our JYJ like that… JYJ is their own netizens..
i cant believe this…. country that i always want to go all this while is a just full of fraud..
luckily jyj is d people of SK…
Appointed by Jeju Prov. Government and cancelled by KBS?????
????
Huummmmm
smells fishy!!!!!!!!
Hah!! This incident apparently hit Jeju hard~~ Looks like even though it was KBS who cancelled the performance, Jeju is taking the full brunch of public anger~~ Fools~~ don’t they know that the world is very much interconnected these days? One party hurt, the others go down in deep shit as well?? KBS and Jeju is absolutely going down~~ So many people have said they will not go to Jeju ever again~~ All party should sue the backdoor pressure for their losses, which I don’t see stopping anytime soon ~~
bravo , the power of JYJ and JYJ supporters, and all the ppl out there who stand up for justice and fairness.
Yeah that’s why JYJ are not the only victims here but also those folks from Jeju who are supposed to benefit from the increased tourism traffic that would have been brought about by the whole N7W gig. They are also on the losing end here no thanks to the folks of the ass-licking SoBs at KBS and KBS Jeju
Exactly it’s sad. KBS man you suck.
I have met actual, ordinary Koreans trying to learn English whose aspirations in life are very simple and very honorable. I imagine some of them being like the ordinary citizens of Jeju who were probably hoping that this whole N7W thing can improve their chances in life but even this dream may be taken away from them because of greed. Apart from the injustice done to JYJ, I am also truly saddened by this. Their gov’t officials may be at fault, not these citizens 😦
On 7/20/2011, JYJ fans will know for sure whether it will actually be JYJ representing JeJu’s honorary ambassadors.
What international fans need to do to get their voice heard, in order to get a revote casted?
The only reason why Jeju Island made it to the Natural 7 Wonders finalists is because JYJ fans voted for the island thinking that JYJ would be honorary ambassadors for the island.
However, because it has been revealed that JYJ will no longer be performing on Jeju Island as ambassadors, all of the votes from international JYJ fans are invalidated.
What needs to be known now is whom international fans should be getting the attention of in order to cast a revote.
Getting the attention of someone like Mr. Ban Ki-moon (the Secretary of General of the United Nations) could help. Could that help?
If someone as influential as him spoke out about this, then it would be much easier to get a revote for the Natural 7 Wonders finalists.
Seeing a problem, I feel like Jeju provincial government,KBS, &SME created an atmosphere of hateful, dishonest competition with JYJ international fan community? Yes, without a doubt.
Fool us once, shame on them, a very cheap- shot to get more votes from The JYJ love and JYJ fans.
Pure speculation but your comment invoked a train of thought…
The most sickening part is if JYJ are not appointed ambassadors officially and the credit of the “oh so esteemed Hallyu wave” that all Korean media sickly exaggerate would go to the new ‘official’ ambassadors SNSD and f(x).
Wouldn’t that be the perfect malicious plan by SME to boost SNSD and f(x)’s images (by having *successfully promote Jeju Island*) when all the votes were previously from JYJ fans? Just thinking about such a probability is making my blood boil >_<
That what’s sicken me the most, SNSD and f(x) and more importantly SME will get the gold of the effort and love we put to JYJ.
Even if the credit goes to the wrong people, I hope the public will know that it should be going to JYJ. Maybe if this news circulates for long enough, everyone will know about it and not believe the ass-kissing part of the media. *hoping*
Could someone explain to me, have JYJ position as Jeju ambasador replaced by SNSD and f(x), because I don’t see any official information ? Thanks
@Cat95
I tweeted Mr. Ban Ki-moon already. I also thought of UNESCO since they’re the ones sponsoring the new7wonders. Does anyone know their twitter or email ad? Let’s storm UNESCO with complaints. I certainly believe that if JYJ won’t be OFFICIALLY HONORED AS AMBASSADORS, they should allow JYJ fans to withdraw their vote should they decide too. What do you think?
Wow, I forgot UNESCO.
Thanks for remind me this web^^
Yes, I think JYJ’s international fans should email them our story.
This is the Organization of World Heritage Cities
The headquarters of the OWHC is located in Québec City at the following address :
Organization of World Heritage Cities
15, rue Saint-Nicolas
Québec (Québec)
Canada G1K 1M8
Telephone: (418) 692 0000
Fax: (418) 692 5558
E-mail: secretariat@ovpm.org
Let’s email them our story.
How this JeJu organization, KBS,&SME duped the international fan community to promote & cast votes for the island to place in the 28th finalists.
At the last minute KBS& SME using their money to buy their place in the event
And replace our JYJ and JYJ fans from their ceremony and official ambassador,
Taking other people’s credit and making their own effort.
So shameful KBS, SME, SME’s idols, and JeJu’s organizers.
I want the headquarters of the OWHC( Organization of the World Heritage Cities) to hear our story.
I want to recast our votes for that place.
@Cat 25 Please email also
MR. BERNARD WEBER
Founder – New7Wonders
Zurich Switzerland
UNESCO parted from New7Wonders since 2007?
KBS, SME, PREPARE FOR YOUR BIG LOST. The three boys and the fans going to win this battle, the world is watching over you now. Hohohoho….orld is watching over you now. Hohohoho….
SM & KBS should be aware that what they just did to JYJ is INEVITABLY harmful to their country.
with so many people, on twitter …etc., saying they’ll never go to Jeju because of what KBS has done to JYJ. WOW. i want my vote back to. Jeju looks beautiful but if they used JYJ for promotional activities & then freaking throw them out for the performance & now say that “THEY DIDNT KNOW JYJ WERE THE HONORARY AMBSADDORS” R U KIDDING ME?!?!!?!?
KBS really has no pride. They’re like Jang Miri~lying straight through their teeth even though the world knows their lying. do they not have respect for themselves?
They better realize that what they’re doing reflects badly on their country’s name infront of the WORLD. Im halfway across the world & i see it plain as day that KBS is lying. eff SM & eff KBS
I want to post a comment to KBS & Jeju government websites but idk how to…so this will just have to suffice.
sooooooo mad 😦
I have posted a link to the list of Korean government agencies with the their Twitter & Facebook accounts below… speak your mind!
International fans have been searching for a way to have their presence felt in the ongoing issues of the unfair treatment of JYJ. This is our queue to SPEAK OUT LONG AND LOUD.
OMG!!!!!
SomeBody tell me!!! When did SNSD and better yet F(X) become better known that TVXQ(JYJ)???
Who has the largest fanbase?
Who is the Musical actor that won rookie of the year, have both of his musical placed 1 and 3 in attracting foreign audience?
Who won rookie actor of the year, and have his drama dominating the japanese rankings in video rental… then staring in his second drama and having it sold to international company before debut?
and one of the most sought after actor, who finally decided to star in a drama…
those three… who have already made a mark in the industry… Their album sold more than any of the korean idols while being blacklisted.
sigh….
that ‘s why Jeju asked JYJ to help them even after JYJ declined, but being good citizens, JYJ accepted after Jeju being so persistent. Then KBS is like oh wait, I have a “better ” idea, let use them until July then switched to this new “plan” yayyy—- bull shit kbs, how can u sleep at night? dont u have nightmares.
Not an attack on you.
But I really hope people will stop complaining about SNSD and f(x)
They are artist doing their jobs and these are petty attacks being used by the media and KBS to get a rise out of JYJ fans. Other artist other than JYJ, SNSD and f(x) were in line to perform.
I just hope we can focus on the core issue of their appearance being canceled and that JYJ was used!!
If anybody has a problem with complaints about SNSD and f(x) then they need to take it up with the same people we are outraged at. SNSD & f(x) are also being used as pawns in this game of “Who Has The Biggest Balls In The SK Entertainment Industry?”
People are going to complain about f(x) and SNSD not because they hate them but because this whole thing just punches JYJ fans in the gut
I dont think anyone will take it out on them personally
for some people it is a sort of “to add insult to injury” kind of feeling
but dont worry i dont think anyone will hate on the girls themselves
its their job
but it doesnt make it hurt any less knowing that
Yes, exactly.
I know your intention but please stop justifying SNSD and f(x). They might be the victims in this fiasco but as SME affiliates they share the fair amount of responsibility. They better be. They are not 12years old, they have brains to think. They should expect the shit load of hatred. Dare to invoke problems so ready to receive the consequences.
And in before the they-dont-have-complete-control-its-all-sme-doing remarks and comments, I view them as individuals not puppets so they’re innocent my ass.
For me SME=SNSD and f(x). No excuses, they part of it so deal with the consequences and be responsible gdi.
Please we don’t need to make never ending fan wars. I believe if we act wise, SNSD and f(x) fans will want to help JYJ because they also sick with how SME treat their idols without rest.
Here is a list of Twitter & Facebook accounts of Korean Government Agencies. Speak up! They should be made aware of how the international view of their country is impacted by these transgressions against JYJ.
http://www.korea.go.kr/new_eng/TwitterPop.html
You.can.not.make.me.believe that those other 2 groups are better known than JYJ and would be more effective! Remind me again…Who was it that brought an economic boom to Busan when their concert was held there?
gooo JYJ fans..show them,our power…
I feel sorry for JYJ and Jeju Island, they become as innocent victims from this outrageous conspiracy of heartless people, they don’t care about the Korean people and about their country, all they care is their sole target – JYJ – crash these 3 young men at all costs, no matter what, even if it means putting the national interests in danger..
Now KBS, the gov’t funded network who’s supposed to protect and fight for the national interests, just sprayed your country with so much SHAME WITH YOUR SCANDALOUS ACTS. You are supposed to air a special for Jejus promotion, but what have you done, you’re burying Jeju below the ground, you made Jeju as victim as well. Now have a good time staring those sexy bodies and legs for the mean time, next thing you’ll know, you’ll be crucified by your own country.
I don’t know that I’ve got any sympathy for JeJu Island after reading this…. http://www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/inheaven_wJYJ/~jUhKh
Hmm I think the statement came from a KBS-Jeju official and not someone from the Jeju Gov’t. itself. From what I read in a couple of articles, the the Jeju Gov’t or at least those from the Jeju side had no hand in choosing entertainers for the broadcast and were only in charge of administrative matters. It is very clear that KBS and KBS/Jeju messed up the original plan and people think it is because they are pandering to SMe once again 😦
I’m sick of government agencies acting surprised when things like this happen. The antics used by these companies and their broadcasting sidekicks have long been documented. They can’t keep claiming they don’t know what’s going on to cover the fact that they never try to do anything about it.
Amen! What would have been an event of national pride became a national embarrassment…
Yes, I don’t want JYJ to be associated with them anymore….It’s unlikely, since JJ is an angel even when people walk over him…
dont know I read this soooooooooooooooo happy!!!
“Because of such news, Jeju, the Jeju Provisional Government, and the Jeju official forums, have been hit with with a storm of negative comments.”
TAKE THAT BITCH!
yea, maybe jae is still promoting jeju, but as much as I love u jae, I cant do that anymore
It’s so hurt!! sometimes ur kindness make me feel upset -.-
oh jae, why u can show ur emotion? I know very well what u feel.. because I’m so fuckin mad with this mess
I’m who has nothing to do with this can feel so upset, I bet u feel more
so jae, I’m sorry I cant help u >///<
what I want now is JYJ perform in jeju as well !!!!!!
KBS SME JEJU U'RE FUCKIN BITCH!
*sorry cant help it*
ah, I mean “why u can’t show ur emotion?”
Yup I’m nearly crying read this news! A lot of people care about our boys. Its time for korea to reflect, I hope an unjustice that jyj receive in these past 2 years will stop soon!
Korea, especially jeju govt. Please don’t dissapoint us again, show your justice! We don’t want to be dissapoited againn, ashamed with u jeju.
How can be a country afraid with small entertaiment agency?
Well I’m not defending SM, but to be fair SM is not small entertainment agency. But, I agree we should not back down just because SM is very influential. If Jeju government didn’t fight, then It was very disappointing.
Which country have “KBS World Channel”, International fan should protest it.
Really, an international affair – a PUBLICIZED international affair gone absurd – did KBS even think about the ramifications of their credibility with the international community (let alone their own national community) by pulling a bait-n-switch stunt like this? My evil side I really hope people boo JYJ’s “more effective” replacements.
“I really hope people boo JYJ’s “more effective” replacements.”
that’s a bad idea. not only does it look poorly on jyj fandom, but also on jyj. the boys are currently gaining a lot of sympathy from the general public because of this event; fans antagonizing f(x) and snsd would be like taking two steps back.
anyway, i’m sure that kr fans will think up something mature and effective.
not boo
but a walk out is in order ATLEAST
Black ocean even if it is NOT aimed at SNSD personally might just be a little too nostalgic and cruel
This would have been JYJ’s 2nd broadcast appearance where they actually sing In TWO YEARS
walking out while they perform? that will still look bad on jyj/jyj fans and the boys don’t need that bad publicity. and yes, a black ocean would be disgusting given past events.
i’m just as upset as everyone is else about this, but there have to be better plans regarding this situation that don’t involve acts that will hurt jyj’s public standing in the long run.
^ but this situation is absolutely intolerable
if this event is successful KBS will sweep it under the rug
I actually dont know what will happen.
i agree completely, which is why we have to make actions that are not only powerful but also respectable.
i dx think its bad to walk away. it shows displeased to the performance. if i attended that would the most likely i would do. i will stand, bow down and walk out.
Walking out sounds really good. But SNSD fans could retaliate and do it to our boys too. So I suggest we do a last me=inute “no show” or a last minute ticket cancellation, especially from international fans.
I don’t think black stadium will be bad for JYJ or JYJ fans. It just natural that we don’t come to the place where we don’t want. No one can blame JYJ or JYJ fans.
My thing is….if F(x) and SNSD were “more effective” then why weren’t they asked to be the ambassadors in the first place?! KBS and the Jeju whatevers outta get sued for this. They basically took advantage of the JYJ franchise for votes and completely dropped the ball. Their excuse was bogus to begin with. They knew JYJ had a extremely loyal fanbase that extended far more globally than your average k-group/artist and used it to promote themselves only to slap us in the face with 14 girls that did absolutely nothing to promote Jeju thus far….I said I was done talking about this bullshit but I guess I couldn’t help letting a few nickles and dimes fall again for my thoughts.
At this point, I’m done making sense out of nonsense. I didn’t think I’d be one of those people that would refuse a trip to Jeju because of this situation but to be quite honest the thought of ever visiting Jeju has lost a nice size chunk of it’s appeal. As beautiful as the island is the blatant corruption taking place with this whole KBS/Jeju/Sme mess just spoils the whole thing. =/ sucks….
Shameless and Ungrateful people!! I want JeJu island to be excluded from the list of 7 new world wonders. THEY TOTALLY DONT DESERVE!!
I wonder if they can get sued for vote fraud???
Using JYJ’s fanbase, after deceiving them for their votes, rejects them and now are trying to cash in on SNSD and FX’s fan
I can’t believe these “geniuses” (sarcasm) couldn’t see the ramifications of them pulling JYJ like this. I’m a bit disturbed that they could figure out beforehand what kind of $hitstorm this would turn into and how that would negatively affect Jeju Island. Well, I said it before and i’ll say it again, the only thing people like this (KBS, SM, etc) understand are consequences. Without negative consequences, they will continue to raise petty squabbles above a larger goal.
By the way.. and F(x) fans don’t get all hot and bothered.. but who the hell is F(x)?? I mean, I had to look them up and I still don’t really get how much of an impact (if any) they have on the international scale. Are they popular in places like JYJ?(I’m not a kpop girlband fan)
Should be “…they couldn’t figure out…”
Its actually got nothing to do with f(x)
Even f(x) fans will admit they arent heavy weights but its more like SME/KBS used JYJ fanbase to promote Jeju and we did faithfully for months but now that its time to receive recognition they push in their groups and show off their Hallyu “power” whilst simultaneously pushing JYJ out and using their fans
I guess they cant keep on squeezing SMT in paris for ever so they have to have a new gameplan
This will be the only coronation ceremony that the king is absent from
ITS RIDICULOUS
Everybody tweet Dogsul!
In Gwanju concert,from the KBS Clip,I remember ,they’ve got 30 second “JYJ JEJU ISLAND PROMOTION CLIP “,how could they said that they din’t know about JYJ ARE THE AMBASSADOR OF JEJU?
It’s wonderful to see an article that speaks up for JYJ finally……I went and left a message at the site to show support from international fans. I thought it’s important that we spoke up there as well as here to let people of Jeju know politely how KBS and SM’s behaviors are damaging their reputation and encourage them to speak up to defend their island. The source link is above as well as here: http://www.mediajeju.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=114422
how to post
I don’t read or speak Korean so I just poked around and it worked. I scrolled down to where it said 의견나누기(12개) right above the existing messages, and I put in my first name in the first box and last name in the second, then typed in my message in the big box right above 0 / 최대 500바이트 (한글 250자). I then pressed the button to the right of the big box to sumbit, and it worked. I would recommend saving your message though if it doesn’t work the first time. Thank you for responding. I really think it’s important to encourage the people of Jeju to protect their land against horrible business entities such as KBS and SM. I think they deserve to know how these companies are giving them a bad name.
Thank you I will try this too…
It worked great! Somehow it feels good to at least say something to those who are directly involved. Thanks again!
KEEP the comments mature and CIVIL people
no “i hate korea”
Oh my oh my, yes absolutely lets keep it respectful and classy my fellow JYJ fans!! You can still deliver a powerful message while being respectful. Lets not shame JYJ~ lets protect them by showing how angry we are without attacking others~~ right? We are outraged by the injustice and we demand answers from KBS and SM ~~ lets not be rude please?
Could also be more effective if we all indicate where we are from just to show how far the news has reached throughout the world…
OK i wont do that, i’m calm down now but i still can say i’m dissapointed with their governments right, can i?
Oh absolutely!! Saying how you feel is fantastic!! Outraged, insulted, cheated, let down, infuriated…..I know I felt like that!! And it’s a great idea too to say where we are from to show how worldwide it is like Jan said……Dear GOD, I hope that when I wake up tomorrow morning…this has gone viral and finally let us international fans send a powerful message directly to Korea!!! Let JYJ sing!!! Let justice prevail!! The world is watching!!
OK then lets troll now^^
@Emma. Thx for the link. I’ve just post my comments.
I’m fumingly furious that they drop JYJ just like that just because SNSD & F(x) eventually confirm. One can imagine what transpired between KBS and SM. SM to KBS: “We will let you have SNSD plus an added bonus F(x) if you cancel JYJ”.
@Emma Lin
Thank you for posting the link. I feel a lot better now after having had my say. Hopefully more & more businesses/organisations in Korea will realise they can’t just screw JYJ over & get away with it.
@ Emma Lin
HI JYJ FANS…i visited New7Wonders site and tweeted them this morning…Also maybe we should also write to:
MR. BERNARD WEBER
Founder – New7Wonders
Zurich Switzerland
and let him know of the JYJ injustice.
ALSO, perhaps this writer published Jae’s twitter in their website, maybe we can ask him to publish some more our letters:
EAMONN FRITGERALD
Let’s continue lobbying for JUSTICE FOR JYJ!
correction please, its FITZGERALD. I sent them tweets through @New7Wonders. Hope this will get their attention. JYJ Family, lets do all means to lobby for JYJ. Thank you.
There was a protest against KBS going on in Myeong-dong today. It had nothing to do with JYJ. There are protests against KBS and SBS in Seoul CONSTANTLY at busy places like Seoul Station or the belfry near Gwanghwamun Square. They are so frequent no one ever pays them any attention.
Point being, I think international fans PUBLICLY showing their feelings on the issue like in this article is the best way to go (forget emailing KBS, they won’t bother reading it), as opposed to demanding that Koreans do it. Because Koreans do it all the time and no one cares. Also, it’s illegal to hold a spontaneous protest, i.e. one without a permit, so it takes time to organize a protest and thus isn’t timely. Controversial organizations file for permits in front of their own buildings every day of the year to prevent anyone from holding any events there, so doing anything at KBS HQ is out of the question, most likely.
The only way anything will change is if overseas people constantly and relentlessly criticize Korea over this stuff and make the government realize SME, their corrupt cronies, and their brothel are destroying Korea’s chance to progress as a global player, a concept with which Korea is ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED. ^^
If you’re korean
Help us out
We’ve been twitter spamming hoping somebody would write an article but we cant even comment on these korean websites without registering
I am not a Korean citizen, so regardless of where I live, I’m pretty much shut out too. I also don’t want to get deported.
As Emma Lin said, it’s good to leave comments where k-media can see them. That’s what I’d meant. Bitching on twitter or jyj3.net or “trending” stuff all day with your buddies won’t accomplish much. 😦 Thanks to Emma for helping. Maybe people can brainstorm some high-visibility sites easy for foreigners to use that Korean media is likely to be monitoring?
I am happy to oblige. Just list the websites where I could leave a comment and I will do it. I would like to leave it somewhere Koearns can read them though, instead of just us international fans, although I certainly don’t mind doing both. This kind of blatant social injustice is just disgusting. It’s not even about JYJ anymore to me. It’s about doing what I can to help make things right when it’s obviously so wrong. Thank you~
@ Emma Lin, please include Mr. Bernard Weber. Sorry for repeating these in my entries today. But being the founder of New 7 Wonders, Zurich, Switzerland, he is am sure in a very good position to influence the Korean government. So far i sent my message to him through @New7Wonders since i on’t have his email yet. Thank you.
@Am I….”destroying Korea’s chance to progress as a global player, a concept with which Korea is ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED”
POINT ON !!!……Thanks for repeating what is already my mantra ~ ~ ~ ommmmm
@Am I the only one that sees the big picture?
“The only way anything will change is if overseas people constantly and relentlessly criticize Korea over this stuff and make the government realize SME, their corrupt cronies, and their brothel are destroying Korea’s chance to progress as a global player, a concept with which Korea is ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED. ^^”
I so hope you are right. I WANT you to be right. 🙂
And I’m going to continue tweeting and writing emails to anyone I can think of, always stating that I am from USA.
🙂
@ lilibaiyu, please include Mr. Bernard Weber. Sorry for repeating these in my entries today. But being the founder of New 7 Wonders, Zurich, Switzerland, he is am sure in a very good position to influence the Korean government. So far i sent my message to him through @New7Wonders since i on’t have his email yet. Thank you.
The KBS site can be accessed now. But I don’t know how to leave a comment. Please help me. Thanks a lot
http://english.kbs.co.kr/
Hey, I did not find any article about JEJU event. Did they hide it?
KBS IS FULL OF BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry, but I take Jeju out from list of places that I’ll visit.
I wish the fans rush to the stage and perform Empty for JYJ.
Good idea!
Jeju gov’t washes their hands off the KBS issue. /speechless
😦 To think I used to pity them too :(((
Jeju KBS: “지금은 뭐라고 말할 수 없다. 방송이 끝난 다음에 공식입장을 발표하겠다” No comment now. We will announce official position after broadcast end (Hani Newspaper) cr: @longliveJYJ
LOL what the hell good will speaking up AFTER the broadcast do? The broadcast should be shut down! Someone get $ME’s flight grounded! *throws things* LOL
I know right. I think they are trying to bring the issue down so people will forget.
YUP, it’s like they put aside JYJ for awhile, then AFTER the event being broadcasted, suddenly they gain their conciousness.. that JYJ is their ambassadors… WTH!!!
i’m not hoping at all JYJ will make it to the event BUT i pray hard they will cancel it… it’s the least thing Jeju’s gov can do ><
the tweet came from KBS’s regional Jeju office, not from Jeju government, as far as I can tell. It’s just more KBS bullshitting. T_T AFTER the broadcast, they’ll give their explanation…yeah, like it’ll make any difference then. Ugh, I do really want Jeju government to step in…
and why are they not stepping in anyway, is it not the appointment ceremony is on the 20th as well,
whom are they going to appoint as ambassador then or they will just honor JYJ in name only..
お、おぉぉ！！すごーーーい！！ 感動！！
日本人ですか？
why she’s saying sugoi?
Thank god i can read and understand some hiragana… *waves at you two* ^___^
hi sam, okay ka na ba? pagaling ka okay, same goes with Sapphire.
magaling na ko… konting sipon na lng.. ung ubo pawala na rin… thanks~!!! hay… dito na lang kasi sa SM sa Pinas sila… SM ni Lucio Tan~! ^___^
@vhonz
*waves* ^_____^
On Monday 18th July 2011, @LongLiveJYJ said:
(Trans) Jeju government state “We provide only administrative support, but nothing to do with any financial support“ in regard of KBS 7W concert broadcast. Is that really so? According to my source of information, a big amount of money was involved sponsoring the production.
@Love_Jeju #jeju7 제주도청이 KBS 7대경관 생방송 관련 “행정적인 지원을 해주는 것뿐이지 후원도 안 하고 있다”고 했는데.. 정말 그럴까요? 제가 입수한 정보로는 제작후원비가 상당하더군요.
p.s. @Love_Jeju is a reporter of Jeju provincial newspaper
Thank you Ruby! Your translations of tweets like these keep us in the loop. Are you Korean or Japanese? 🙂
neither lol. but I do know Japanese and learning Korean now~ ^^
Ahhhh~ naruhodo ne…. ^___________^
My Japanese is limited and well… hahahahah~
But for all of your efforts, Hontou ni arigatou yo!
@dadada from Twitter
Jeju Gov’t “The honorary ambassador issue and the show [KBS’s program] have no connections to each other. Jeju gov’t appointed the honorary ambassadors, but we are not hosting the show therefore have no say in decisions regarding who appears on the show.”
Jeju Gov’t “We are also very sorry that JYJ can’t perform. We are thankful that JYJ have worked so hard as honorary ambassadors. We would like JYJ to continue being honorary ambassadors.”
this made me angrier. it seems like the gov’t is under the broadcasting stations.
Oh yes!
I wonder if LSM is the one who rules Korea?!!!
They are such a disgrace!!
EXACTLY what i feel!!!
i already can imagine after the event being held, they will say JYJ still their ambasadors, and for God sake, JJ will never say no to that!!!
as much as i love you jj honey, i’m sorry, i can’t support your country anymore… this is too hurtful..
well, i’ll say now that a PRIVATE COMPANY is running SK now, and its government is a MERE PAUPET
Just awesome!
I can’t even………
They are all in the same boat….. making use of our boys and pushing the blame to one another.
Treating JYJ and JYJ fans as fools!
they are insulting our intelligence and I am offended!
They have not the slightest shame!
They are pulling their faces across the mud!
I seriously wanna give one tight slap to the suckers’ faces!!!
Me too, I’ve already decided to withdraw my support from Jeju. I voted again this morning minus Jeju. Sorry Jae, i love JYJ that much that i won’t allow them to fool you and your fans anymore…But you definitely have my unwavering support, not Jeju.
Ahhh… OKAY… *nods in understanding then walks away*
…
*comes back with a Hannibal Lecter smile*
I take it, the muzzle is off? 🙂
Why is someone else producing the TV show then? This makes no sense. *bangs head*
Hi, we need to get the recognition from korea govt.
Please send email to intl@kbs.co.kr and jeju site
Thank you~ if we can get emails of Korean media, then it will be good too. We must tell them how frustrated we are about the current situation.
JYJ are honarary ambassadors for a lot of organizations. Never have I seen this cruel and embarrassing treatment being accorded to them. Learn to respect JYJ if you want us to respect you.
uhmm… ruby, don’t you consider to change your DP??
i know you love JYJ and all, but yeah~~ you know… the Jeju’s gov and their coward action.. hmhhph..
but i’m thanking you for your update, hun,.!! ^_^
hello~ tbh, I am terribly conflicted at the moment because I do love JYJ and their stance now is to promote Jeju…
I’ll think about it more when I get home tonight~ ^^ although the articles that are coming out now are really pushing me to the other side…
HI Ruby,
Here’s my unsolicited advice…Please HOLD your vote UNTIL SKorea or Jeju Government OFFICIALLY HONOR JYJ as Jeju’s HONORARY AMBASSADORS on JULY 20. Otherwise its all a SCAM which i believe is undeserving of your PRECIOUS VOTE.
i think they thought that us, jyj fans will give up after 1@2 day but they never how strong jyj fandom is….
lets us all fight till d end…. put out ur wands ladies!!!!!!!!!
from dadada twitter
Comment from Jeju resident: “What would our children think about JYJ not being able to attend this even due to a reason that doesn’t make sense at all? Even if Jeju become one of N7W, can we be proud of it in front of everyone?”
my comment : NO, YOU WON’T!! that’s called CHEATING, DECEIViNG international community!! Using not just the artist, but also the fans, whose got NOTHING TO DO or even KNOW what the hell Jeju island is!! I hv my country on the list, and IF Jeju get choosen instead of my country… HUH!! at least we still have our pride infront of all the world citizens~~~ =P
I see some support from non-fans in this article: http://www.headlinejeju.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=120573
I’m going to email/twit/write to UN Secretary-General Ban KiMoon. It is a long shot but why not? I think we all as separate fans should (respectfully) write to him. I know he is on some official visit to Switzerland but I’ll still try. I will show the situation as endemic of the corruption that is rampantly taking place in S.Korea’s entertainment industry. I will respectfully inform him that I hope he does not dismiss my writings as those of an “infatuated fan girl” but rather an international consumer who loves S.Korean culture and sees an injustice being done to a young group who just want to do their job.
I will reference the obvious bait-and-switch tactic KBS did using JYJ at the expense of negative backlash on the country’s N7W campaign and on the image of his home country itself. I know it might not be as dramatic as fixing racial conflicts in Africa but I gather that a small injustice and a big one are one in the same. I don’t genuinely believe he can put a stop to this but I do believe he can bring even more international attention to this problem. He is a S.Korean citizen who has witnessed many injustices all over the world and so I hope this one in his own native country will at least move him enough to say something publically. There is no gain if one doesn’t try.
This video sums up nicely how I feel (minus the crying and the swearing) I don’t always agree with him but in this case he is very right in his assessment of JYJ in this lamentable situation.
……I’m the one who was crying and swearing, not him, so yeah………
People only watch his videos cause he’s a man. If a girl were talking abt this the same way no one would GAF.
That is very sad. I know even when I’m being highly objective about how JYJ is being treated I’m dismissed as a stupid fangirl. Again there are still many sexist ideas in ALL of our societies and while I sometimes agree and sometimes disagree with him, his being a male just like we are females is no reason to dismiss him either. He is also upset about this entire thing. That is the point of the video to me, not that he is a guy talking about JYJ. I also followed linzerdinzertv. She reviews Kpop as well and she has talked about JYJ. Not once did I care that she was a girl.
Sexist ideas are also enforced by us when we assume or say certain things without realizing it. We all assume that all or the majority of JYJ fans are women. Who knows? The actual number of male fans may surprise you. Also many assume that the male fans are likely to be gay. That may also be completely false or not as common as we think. Not that a fan’s sexual orientation is any of my business but those are some of the stupid things many people assume. Many ladies here have commented that they have male relatives that like or don’t mind JYJ but they would never admit it to their guy friends. Sometimes people comment things here that make me raise an eyebrow. Anyways, both men and women do this.
If that is the only reason some people follow him then I feel sorry for them but that is not his fault. All I know is that I agree with this video.
they’re seriously pushing it…I got headaches because of this…and just when I felt happy because Jae posted a picture of the same place I took a picture from when I went to Jeju…aah…seriously…things are soo sh*tty for us fans now.
From the way I look at this case, Korea seems to be ruled by SM Entertainment and not by government. What is the Korea government doing? Promoting Jeju island should not be handle by Entertainment industry. Since JYJ is the Honorary Ambassadors, they are naturally the one that should be performing in the event, and not some other bands that are not related at all. All fans voted for JYJ and already bought air tickets to fly to Jeju island. I think you can expect some chaos on that day.
i m still angry..how i wish i can call anonymous hacker to hack kbs and sme..and other govt agencies..cripple the internet..stop all online transaction…then the korean govt and the whole world with notify on jyj situation,,,,the lied to jyj. it happened to my country and it worked.
..the whole world will be aware on jyj issues – justice
Its a crappy business when the local government is being controlled by one big entertainment agency. So messed-up.
i won’t recognize JYJ as the so called honorary ambassadors WITHOUT appointment ceremony!!
WTH, the Jeju’s gov and jeju’s n7w organizer had proven they hv selective amnesia sometimes~~~
I wonder how far could they go with this ‘trash’! I’d like to know if there is any economic relation between KBS and the other company which JYJ is in lawsuit? Are they relatives or partners in some busyness ?
Guys do you think Jeju will make it to 7 World Wonders? 🙂
No, because the chairperson of the Jeju Development Institute( Jeju governor who leads the New 7 wonder campaign in SK), KBS, and SME. All three of them are in it together right at the start of this N7 W campaign. It’s a illegal campaign with monetary motive, it’s not about the natural wonder or about preserving the Korean culture.
Check this out: https://sites.google.com/site/no7wonders/
now JEJU island has to pay the price!!! good job KBS~! for destroying your own nation’s grace~ *applause* =_=
Just boycott the event. You can still support Jaejoong in promoting Jeju but just boycott coming to the event. Let see how many fans are there for the other artists that replace JYJ…..Call out to all JYJ fans that has already bought the ticket to attend the event to boycott it all together.