Prior to his solo performance in Germany on the 30th, JYJ‘s Junsu sat down for a press conference where he revealed that the group will release a new album in 2013.
“It is a fact that a new JYJ album will be released next year,” he responded to a reporter’s question. “It will be sometime in the middle of the year. We’ll be promoting separately until the beginning of next year, and we think we’ll be able to stand together as JYJ at around the mid-year mark.”
Junsu is currently traveling around the world as part of his solo world tour, with performances in 12 cities around the globe.
Source: SBS E! via Nate
Credit: Allkpop
[NEWS] JYJ’s New Album to be Released Next Year
Junsu revealed JYJ’s plans of releasing a new album.
On December November 29, a day before his exclusive concert at the Turinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany, Junsu held a press conference at a hotel. During the press conference, Junsu revealed that JYJ is aiming to release a new album next year.
Regarding the questions about JYJ’s plans of a new album, Junsu stated, “It’s certain that JYJ’s new album will be released next year. It will be around mid-year. We will keep to our own schedules for the first half of next year and appear as JYJ after mid-next year.”
Junsu, who performed in Germany once before his exclusive concert stated, “Last time I was on stage as a member of JYJ but this time I will be performing as a solo artist. This concert will be my last performance as a solo artist so I want to make sure I don’t have any regrets.”
Already saw this on AllKPop. I’m am sooo thrilled. So excited!! Such a great new year’s gift from JYJ. Goodluck!! Hope you can promote it Live! Fighting JYJ! ❤
Somebody in allkpop made a comment for JYJ to have special guests in their album (meaning 2VXQ to make use if a ‘good’ singer and ‘best’ dancer)…Uh, he!! To the No. Our JYJ is fine on their own thank you very much. JJ and JS are the best singers and JS is a better dancer than ‘you know’ who and YC matches and blends right in perfectly with the other two. No need to f**k that up.
Oh and that person responded back saying he/she can’t really argue with my assessment so ‘nevermind’…LOL
@JYJ fan:D OMG I am ROFLMAO at your comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have made my night, so freakin funny, just love the comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quite an insult to our boys! Who needs special guest singers like WE KNOW WHO to help promote the new album,right? Our boys are international artiste, capable and talented. They compose and sing their own songs anytime if they want to. NO WAY ! for SME to take part profit on this stupid idea. Whoever suggest this ..just ignore her…..but thanks for sharing the comment.
lol “we know who”…. I’m always thinking of Voldemort when I see someone writing about “you know who” like this ^^
Yes i read that too & voted down, my reaction was like.. WTF, they keep on associating 2vxq w/ JYJ.
wow even chunnie’s eyelashes have a fan base hahaha sorry,can’t help saying that ;p just saw some old concerts of tvxq….cant help notice jj…he is something else on stage!!! he really grabs your attention! and js, omg! the voice is amazing! I wont even mention chunnie…he has my heart ;p but jj & js can have all the other parts of me hehe
Cant agree with you more! lol
I think you’re overreacting. People still associates JYJ to the old DBSK and “keep the faith”, and that kind of comments are really frequent. I don’t think it’s offensive at all.
“JS is a better dancer than ‘you know’ who…” OK i LOLed to that!!!hahahahahaha,
i keep saying that i don’t care about homin anymore,i swear i don’t hate them, but then i see some comments from their stans! and i just can’t help it, those people aren’t helping their idols right?? well like you said jyj where the most talented ( and the coolest ….and the funniest ^^ ) in tvxq! they are professionals who made themselves without help from big companies, they can manage alone just fine, that’s what a real talent can do !!!
OMG I can’t wait. I wish it was earlier though. Ill just have to get drunk over their solo activities
Ecstatic doesn’t even nail it. I am beyond thrilled! So happy for the three of them and the individual success they’ve been getting. I can’t wait for next year! ^^
SO EXCITEDDDDDDD OMG. Just thinking of seeing the three together more often makes me smile! I’m dying to hear them sing again and I seriously hope the album will consist of self-composed songs! I know the situation is still difficult but I wish they can be invited to at least one show. I want to see them on TV and slaying the official charts dammit ;u; ANYWAYS as long as I’m getting new JYJ music, it’s all that matters!
Yayyyy…can’t wait..extremely excited to hear their new songs!
Great. Can’t wait to see them on music programs and ….. JYJ World Tour omg !!
OhMyGodSun
~I really happy hear this, cannnt wait oppas comeback~
oppas saranghaeeee
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Hahaha “ohmygodsun” Epic Juju!
mid year of 2013! i’ll be waiting!!! new album, new world tour concert! yeayy!!
gotta save money from now on 😀
I would have hoped for earlier because without new product, the music shows are out for now – I think that’s how it works anyway. You go on when you have new product to promote. So I guess it’s more solo stuff for Junsu, another musical and more acting for Jaejoong and Chunnie. JYJ – when will I see you again?
It’s about time. But they promised it would be ALL of 2013 not the second half. Will they leave us again after the tour? And now… with military enlistment coming up… after letting JYJ slide for so long… *sigh* Jaejoong and Yuchun are known as actors in Korea. Not singers. A lot don’t even know they are in a band. I’ll believe the album release when I see it because it keeps getting pushed back. I am tired of getting my hopes up.
@JYJFan
Yes, I have to say I’m also a bit deflated by this bit of news. I was really hoping they would come roaring out of the chute in January ready to rock! At least release a kick-ass single and while promoting that work on the album. It’s been too long, guys….
I know. I’m kind of disappointed, too. It’s been a long long time already. They promised us an album at the end of this year but it never happened. Anyway, at least they are coming back.
either say something supportive or don’t say anything when JYJ are not playing on equal fields in the music industry. don’t talk like SME didn’t successfully eliminate HOT gradually by constant interference, and is using the same methods to Eliminate JYJ
if they don’t get broadcast , Don’t blame JYJ for anything , if you want to blame some one for the delay of the album, send your disappointments to SME.
don’t reply to me.
@Anonymous
“if they don’t get broadcast , Don’t blame JYJ for anything , if you want to blame some one for the delay of the album, send your disappointments to SME.”
Yes, of course SM is behind any further blocking. Everyone here knows that. But the production of a new album and its release to the public is on JYJ. You can’t blame that on anyone else, surely. I am hoping that they will collaborate with Automatic and that also their own compositions will be wonderful. When they do produce a new album, I am sure it will be a milestone for them. Let’s wait until that day and THEN see what happens. If they produce a “Joshua Tree” (U2) I hardly think that the SK press and TV media will overlook them.
@anonymous
” either say something supportive or don’t say anything ….. ”
When did JYJ3 become like that ? All I know is everybody is free to express their opinion/feelings here ( as long as we follow the blog’s rules.)
@kris
“When did JYJ3 become like that ? All I know is everybody is free to express their opinion/feelings here ( as long as we follow the blog’s rules.)”
I have to say I agree with you, Kris. If I feel strongly about something I will certainly say so. That’s just being honest. I guess it’s the WAY you say what you want to say that makes all the difference. If you’re rude, call people names, if your key points tend to run along the lines of things like “I hate you, shut up!” then no, I don’t think JYJ3 is the place for you. But having a dissenting opinion is allowed here if it is stated thoughtfully. Especially on the ODP our wonderful haven of interesting discussions. We don’t always agree. Sometimes people here have really changed my mind about things, sometimes perhaps I’ve helped someone understand things better. It’s give and take. I wouldn’t change a thing.
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Dont worry,i think early next year is jj solo album planned
I think js will do a drama yc i dont know?
I think jj will allso do a musical
OMGSUN Junsu in a drama XD. I can’t even describe how that would me feel.
” Jaejoong and Yuchun are known as actors in Korea. Not singers.”
That’s why I’m hoping that Jae and YC will release some of their signature music, to make a mark of their individuality as singers before they release a JYJ album. For non-fans, isn’t it awkward to see 2 actors and a full time singer to release an album as trio? Jae And Chun should have enough time to polish their singing skills before working with Junsu or there might be some imbalance.
did you see the MAMA this year ?
JYJ had been out of competition for 3 years thanks to SME
delay means they are still fighting this exclusion from the music industry, that they are still hanging on ,
Broadcast in the music scene means you wont disappear from the music scene.
music scene , for a singer, again did you see the MAMA awards ? did you see any JYJ song being performed by JYJ on national Korean TV ? that’s South Korean Democracy .
majority against the minority.
its not fair to say you disappointed with JYJ for delaying , that’s really not fair thing to say, especially when you know they are out cast and harassed in the music field.
i don’t know if anyone knows this or if i misread what i read in 2009, but SME said : i promise you wont succeed outside SM.
SME promised to get them out of music awards and it happened , and promised them they are not performing their music on any music shows and it happened and SME promised them not to be included in charts or nominations in the official local TV channels and it happened. JYJ had been banned and out cast from the music scene , they only appear on concerts on small concert avenues because SME even blocked JYJ from getting normal music concerts.
well , i am also disappointed , but not at JYJ, but at JYJ fans .
@Anonymous
But just try to keep in mind that 4 days ago SM ALSO promised to no longer interfere in any way with JYJ’s career or their promotions. Let’s wait and see whether this promise too is kept.
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Hello @Lilibaiyo
i am scared to tell you the truth. i don’t want JYJ to end up the next victims of SME. the idea of JYJ being victims scares me to a large degree. i fear SME is still working behind the scenes .
@Anonymous
“i am scared to tell you the truth. i don’t want JYJ to end up the next victims of SME. the idea of JYJ being victims scares me to a large degree. i fear SME is still working behind the scenes .”
Everyone here knows the possibility still exists but I choose to be pro-active rather than reactive. SM have publicly stated they will no longer interfere. It is an important, if not the key point in the settlement from the perspective of JYJ. All of their moves have been utterly transparent thus far but beyond that, I’d say more than a few of us have gotten pretty good at spotting SM influenced blocking. So IF it continues to happen, we will be ready with counter-measures. If you haven’t already joined Stand Up For JYJ, I suggest you do so. That’s Counter-Measure Central for our plans to continue to agitate for broadcast opportunities for the members. Also, “Like” our Facebook page for more news and simple actions that you can do like emailing and tweeting – easy things that, because we’re starting to get a lot of people joining from all over the world, will result in an onslaught of “we want JYJ!” at these shows.
http://www.standupforjyj.com
https://www.facebook.com/StandUp4Jyj
Cheers!
Jaejoong said that the JYJ album will come out in the spring though. Maybe Junsu just rounded down regarding the dates rather than up…Hoping anyway.
Ooh! mid 2013? I’ll hv to return to Seoul then for their concert.
I am so excited and happy to hear that there will be for sure a JYJ album next year!!!!! I too would like for it to be a bit sooner but I will just have to continue enjoying their individual activities until then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@flower
Yes, good plan. My growing addiction to Junsu will just have to take me over completely. Really, the more I see of him, the more I listen to his take on things the more my respect grows. Jaejoong said it best: “I think Junsu is a musical genius.” I think I agree with him. The more you listen to him, the more colors you hear in his voice, the more you can imagine where that voice is going to take him in the next few years. He’s an amazing talent. So for the first half of 2013 we’ll listen to Junsu. It won’t exactly be hard labor on a rock pile somewhere. lol
@lilibaiyu I loved every word you said above!!!!!!! Every thing you said was on point and so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really loved and totally agree with the following statement:
“Yes, good plan. My growing addiction to Junsu will just have to take me over completely. Really, the more I see of him, the more I listen to his take on things the more my respect grows. Jaejoong said it best: “I think Junsu is a musical genius.” I think I agree with him.”
Junsu addiction is one that I never want to kick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait for 2013 to get here and see all the goodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mid 2013?? Why not beginning of 2013? I miss them singing together so much. :((. They’ve been promoting separately for so long. Hope that it’s gonna be a Japanese album. Their Japanese album always sounds the best.
I agree with you on that one. the jp albums are wonderful.
we will wait patiently ^^v
@rui1706
Yes, I suppose. But JYJ needs to take care that their fans aren’t the picture of waiting. This will not play well with being a fan after awhile.
“Hello, welcome to the JYJ Fandom. What we do here mostly is Wait.” Not good.
Now that they have nominal promises of no further interference from SM, they owe it to their fans to give us something new to get excited about.
Because this is the really most important thing: I know enough about these guys’ talents now to know that whatever they choose to release will be amazing. That’s how good they are. So telling us, oh it’s not going to be till the middle of 2013… that’s not good.
I won’t mind is JYJ were to make a few more comebacks in 2013. I have been listening to ‘get out’ and ‘in heaven’ for so long that I can already regurgitate the lyrics in hangul even though I don’t speak no hangul.
Then Junsu’s solo and Osts came along and I can already do the same almost half a year.
Just half a year more till mid 2013!! At least I did never get sick of JYJ’s productions!! Tehee!! That’s why I love them… and their sound.
I wish their new album can b promoting live on tv…wish u guys the best!
i can’t wait for the mid year of 2013…upon hearing the news i really got excited. i want to pull the time to hear their music as JYJ again. and i’m confident that their album will be as great as their previous album.
..i wish jeachun soulmate will have a duet. i miss their voice harmony.
Chunsas,why all the fuss about when JYJ album is coming out next year? Even if they mentioned spring, mid-year..we should be grateful and happy that they are planning for it next year. Just got to be real patient and enjoy their individual drama, musical and show our undying support. Do remember they actually wanted a new year album out but due to many factors, consideration involved in their company and commitment for individual activities they could not fulfill that. So enjoy what they are showing us now till that big day comes! Always Keep The Faith! Love JYJ!
not just that, other fandoms see k-pop star on variety while they wait so they don’t feel the passing of time,
i don’t like complaints on JYJ delay, if JYJ were on equal terms with other k-pop singers , i’d wont mind the upset feelings, but JYJ aren’t on the same field.
also , i don’t like C-jes, it seems to me C-jes is trying to convince them to head towards drama and Yoochun and Jaejoong took the bait ,
Junsu was about to take the bait too, i know this because i read he was trying to convince C-jes to agree to invest money on his solo.
i am afraid , C-jes , wants JYJ to head for Drama so C-jes can earn more money this way since JYJ as singers are blocked from music shows, how is C-jes to earn from JYJ’s music careers without investing some of its own money in producing JYJ’s music ,
JYJ CHOOSE ANOTHER COMPANY , C-jes is after easy money and what is best for C-jes to gain money from JYJ without investment .
in one interview , Junsu said something that while he was looking up drama offers, something in his head told him to make an album instead.
i do believe C-jes , tries to convince the members to take drama roles. it nags them and runs around to secure drama offers for them, but needs to be convinced to invest its money in music careers of the boys. thank god Junsu kept firm and kept convincing c-jes to agree. if you read look carefully at Junsu’s words , he said something like , i believe its my responsibility to try convince, and i have to be able to convince lies on me if i want others to agree.
the thing i love about Junsu is he doesn’t realize what he is revealing, but i realized it, he HAS to convince C-jes to agree. i admit in SME he wouldn’t be able to negotiate his activities. with C-jes he does have negotiation position but that doesn’t mean C-jes has the same direction JYJ has. C-jes could be after easy money, and like i said, drama can earn C-jes money without C-jes having to invest any money, just easy earnings. so C-jes keep nagging them to accept offers, tries to convince them to take movie and drama roles. and they tried with Junsu, and Junsu was about to accept a drama role as he said , but suddenly a voice inside him told him to make an album.
JYJ need another company to help them in their music career. C-jes isn’t helping JYJ in their music career as they should . i think at first C-jes did want that, but now realized so much money can still be earned without investing any money from their own company.
if i am wrong about C-jes , then i am a very bad person and i apologize .
please may this ban from music field come to an end as soon as possible please , JYJ need broadcast in music field.
Damn you SME.
@Anonymous
Hey friend, don’t get so worked up. I’m not sure why you sounded so edgy, frustrated, worried and anger in your way of expressing your comments. Everyone of us hates SME but whatever JYJ decided and going to do is up to them and don’t put CJES on the stand that they only wanted to earn more money. It is a blessing in disguise that CJES helped JYJ in what they went through together these past 3 years which was not easy at all. Don’t you think it is good they are able to show their hidden talents in other fields? They gained more fame and fans worldwide. In turn when they come back with new album and with so many fans support, they will shatter all music charts in SK and worldwide next year because they are still the best Kpop group and top Hallyu stars. many even says they are like rare gems. I still believed in JYJ can make it happen and never fails to make a difference in music and drama industry. Besides, SME is not doing well now plus having a bad reputation isn’t going to make them richer. Praise the Lord, God already planned the path for JYJ ever since they left SME. And don’t worry SME will be doomed…very soon. My sister, take it easy.
I’m in agreement here with Jess Tay. The way that I discovered JYJ was in fact because of Sungkyunkwan Scandal and not because of their music. I’ve never actually been much in terms of idol/music fandom and am drawn more towards drama. Watching Sungkyunkwan Scandal didn’t immediately get me hooked to JYJ, but it was a good first step, because without it, I probably wouldn’t have known these boys, to be honest. Or maybe I would have, but when and how much longer down the road? And through what means? And since my point requires mentioning this name despite it being a taboo word here, I need to add that, even though TVXQ was popular and extremely big during their few years, I really knew nothing about them. Maybe I heard the name once or twice, but it never really drew my attention.
For a person like me, overseas music isn’t something that gets my attention since I only ever learn of singers or groups through drama. Even some of the most well known vocalists in South Korea, I learned about through drama or variety programs (and those music programs that I rarely even watch). It’s not like I get to see them perform at functions or get to hear their music on the radio randomly.
Park Yoochun was the first JYJ member I was “introduced” to, but it took another couple of months before my attention was even drawn by JYJ. And really, I came to being a fan of them through their pre-JYJ years, my attention finally being drawn by one particular pre-JYJ music video and one particular unique voice among the group.
Point is, if it hadn’t been for their branching out into dramaland, then I might not have discovered how awesome these boys are in everything that they do, whether acting, singing, the like… or just being their silly selves in interviews. And… now I’ve lost my train of thought, so I’ll just end it here. O.o I will say though that “I Found You” and “Too Love” from the SKK OST was on my playlist for a LONG time after I finished watching SKK Scandal without me even really knowing who these boys were.
Calling all Malaysia JYJers !! Fan gathering and drop your hearts date changed to 09th December (Sunday). Time : 3 to 5pm. Please email me to confirm your attendance. Looking forward to meet you fangirls or fanboys… Email: jesstayyp@gmail.com
Mid 2013, so there’s still around 7 months, hope within this period the long awaited Kim Jaejoong solo album will be born.
Date above should be November 29 and not December 29.
YES YES YES YESSSSSS!!!
wishing every member can have a solo included in that album
YC’s rapping (i miss your rap YC, shelter and untitled’s already top in my playlist)
JJ’s rocking (got to have a new “maze” right?)
and JS’s ballad/dance (yeah JS, im greedy so im asking for more! Fever already rocking my playlist too
but no pressure though^^
just can’t wait next year to come!
Don’t take it too long please, JYJ! We have been waiting quite long.. I wish I was a good korean song’s composer, without a nervous mind in front of threatening big entertainment companies.. then I would surely love to work with JYJ!! >.<
Meanwhile now, ok JYJ, the most important thing is, keep yourselves busy, with anything. Don't ever give up on your careers, especially in singing!!! May God bless you all, best wishes for solo/group activities/albums!!
This is some of the most awesome news I’ve heard from the K-entertainment scene all year! I was wondering when they would be releasing their next album, though still enjoying the rest of their music. I’m a little disappointed that I found out too late about them and couldn’t plan for attending any of Junsu’s concerts when he came to North America. I’ll just settle with the DVD version though and patiently await JYJ’s new album. And maybe I’ll be able to plan to attend a JYJ concert sometime next year as well!
I’m just so happy right now!
I would love a JYJ album right now, but if it’s going to take another 6 more months, I’m sure the guys have other surprises up their sleeves. Maybe the long-awaited Jaejoong solo album? Or a JYJ concert? Really I’m eagerly anticipating anything they put out that is music-related because ultimately it is a singing JYJ that I love most.
I think they need more time to promote solo to get more ppl to be their fans…dont blame them…coz they cant promote normally…its hard for them..i guess jaejoong’s solo will come out first then?yay!let pressure all the tv stations then..i want to c jj on mubank inkigayo..etc..its a long reach but nothing is impossible..mean while…they wanted to make a daebak album that all fans hoped for…so if they rushed it..it would be an half assed album..im guessing they wouldnt want that…if any of their album came out…its time for fans to break some major records and help to promote them(requests on local radio..etc)..
I think, above all, that Jaejong should take out a solo mini-album, to get back into the saddle and test the Korean media, because to sing it is what he knows best how to make, because, he has a magnificent voice,he has the sense of the stage and he respects his fans. I would like of beautiful songs of crazy love! Good blood, let these men sing on stage, on the TV in Korea because they are before any singers! Otherwise, that they learn French and that they come in France, because, in France, there are not young singers anymore with voice.
And especially, do not forget that to make an album it is not easy thing. Certain singers put on one year between the beginning and the exit(release) of the album.
whatever it is, let’s not pressure the boys..they might have wanted to come up with the best music ever for the beloved fans, thus it may take longer to compile all the great songs..but i do hope time flies quickly next year though..! 🙂
maybe! just maybe the possibilities of broadcasting are much higher in mid 2013 than in the beginning?( even the broadcast channels said that JYJ on TV will need more time) if the boys were to release a new album AND want it to be promoted like any other Korean artist, well a little wait wouldn’t hurt right? i just hope there is an arrangement somewhat to execute this plan, we will see ^^
I WILL BE WAITING!!!!!
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I for one is going to just continuing waiting for JYJ to return. In the meantime I am going to continue enjoying their old stuff, all of their current awesome and future individual activities as much as I can until they return!!!!!!
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Fighting JYJ!!!!! Make a great music… ^—-^
Please include some dance tunes on new album like “Mission” and “Be the One”! I’m pretty sure JYJ fans want to dance while singing along. It would also be good for aerobics exercises! (lol).