According to a June 17 report published in the business section of the Korean outlet News 1, the bill which has been commonly referred to as the JYJ Law, failed to pass through a National Assembly subcommittee.
Lawmakers were sat on the subcommittee expressed concerns over the bill, citing its potential to harm agencies and broadcasters. The subcommittee called for modifications, which would be fair and practical for all parties. “The original legislative intent of this law allows for a very high probability of misuse and abuse,” said one member of the subcommittee.
The law did not pass its initial screening, due to similar concerns regarding the language contained in the bill and the potential to economically injure the businesses which could be involved in future cases.
On April 14, the bill known as the JYJ Law was proposed by Assemblywoman Choi Min Hee. Assemblywoman Choi sits on the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning. An article published on April 15 by Hankyung outlined her intent behind the bill. “Part of the issue is the agency is preventing broadcast offers and appearances,” said Assemblywoman Choi. “There is also a need for sanctions on broadcasting companies who are doing the same things.”
The alleged avarice against JYJ began in 2009 when Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu launched a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, in an attempt to dissolve their exclusive contract with the agency. A lengthy legal battle ensued between the idols and their former company, which resulted in alleged bans against promotional activities, including participation in music chart shows.
In July 2013, the Korea Fair Trade Commission placed a restraining order against SM and future attempts by the company to interfere with JYJ’s promotions. However, the group was allegedly unable to return to programs which continued to enforce the ban.
The first televised music appearance by a member of JYJ since their 2009 lawsuit occurred on April 13. Junsu appeared on the EBS program, “Space Sympathy,” marking the first time he performed on a Korean music program, in six years.
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“JYJ Law” to prevent unfair treatment of artists fails to pass
On June 17th, it was reported that the “JYJ Law” has failed to pass.
The “JYJ Law,” which was proposed by Assemblywoman Choi Min Hee, a member of The Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning in April, was designed for the purpose of protecting artists from unfairly being banned from broadcast. The basis for such legislation being proposed was the ban that had been enacted on artists such as JYJ’s members and TRAX’s No Min Woo.
Official statements indicated this may have happened as, “We feel that this law may become abused because of the ambiguous nature of fair. For example, if a fanclub claims that something is ‘unfair’ that cannot be the judge of unfairness.”
The details of the law, however, are still undergoing editing in order to attempt to be passed again.
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Source: News1 + Hankyung
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Not surprised, but LOL “Lawmakers were sat on the subcommittee expressed concerns over the bill, citing its potential to harm agencies and broadcasters.” money control everything even justice, for S.Korea shady SM’s money >> than a necessary justice.
they shouldn’t have been a law, originally artists can’t be banned with for no reason …what can I say that country is shady as hell to be weak in front of such mere situation.
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looser zombies have no job what to do for them.
Missleading information? One is flat out lying about Junsu.
Well this stinks.
This sentence sticks out. “Lawmakers were sat on the subcommittee expressed concerns over the bill, citing its potential to harm agencies and broadcasters”.
Heaven forbid agencies not be able to legally blacklist artists. Heaven forbid agencies not be able to bribe broadcasters. Imagine the harm that could befall agencies if their artists had a little freedom? If a big agency can’t ruin an artist who tries to leave, it would be so bad for the Korean music scene.
Or maybe it would just bad for the wallets of companies like SME.
We all know that SoMeone shoveled out a lot of cash to make sure this failed! BUT WON’T STOP THE FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS JYJ FIGHTING!
Unbelievable😑😑 after so long they still won’t let the bill pass. It has been so long… what’s wrong with them…… they didn’t even do any wrong. Why don’t they be in JYJ’s shoes then? Easier said than done . SM STINKS
Yo pensé que solo en mi país había ese tipo de corrupción , porque eso es o por lo que se ha mostrado al pedir que otras agencias impidan algunas presentaciones de JYJ quizá sean sobornadas esas empresas por otras. Ahora resulta que le harían un daño a las empresas, y el daño que les causan a los artistas y cantantes no cuenta ? o quizá ellos son incensibles a eso ? Espero que se haga justicia 😦
Im crying for this one.. there’s no need a Bill if they just let JYJ have their broadcast freely. Its been a long time already and its always be like this and its so tiring now. But JYJ have the spirit of bravery against all odds in life. They endure all those things and I will endure it also. Im gonna walk with them supporting and loving these guys. Everyday is a miracle and having them around is already a miracle..😊😊😊
I think the same way as you
me too . . . fighting!!!
me too…i will always support and love them
d..n it!! again and again this should be forced..I’m terribly mad..
It’s up to the South Koreans to change their elected legislators, but if it’s anything like the U.S. it won’t matter because money rules all.
no one is gona do something that might be unfavorable to their pals,
i think here is rich ppl thinkin same, they want corp controling over everything and not let minoriy hav any say o 3o
the battle for JYJ continues TT – TT
Where Is the Justice…If There’s Any Justice!
When artists are valued in the same level as a mobile phone or any commodity…money money money.
businessmen over slave artists . . . SK sucks 😦
I don’t know if lawmakers will get interest to this bill. To pass a bill needs time and budget, series of deliberation, and it should benefit a good number of people. Yes, it’s unjust to ban JYJ, and it’s been discussed over and over here and there but those lawmakers badly need votes for the next election so naturally they have to consider carefully what to work on. I wonder how many other cases, how many people have the same case because if it’s just Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu, I think those busy lawmakers will just set that bill aside. Three of the richest and most successful celebrities in Korea, collecting luxury cars, and collecting trophies in case of YC, does the said ban really hurt them? the lawmakers may ask and is it urgent? Someone jokes, they’re so handsome and sexy, so talented, very rich and more popular that those appearing on tv everyday so okay next bill please.
“The law did not pass its initial screening, due to similar concerns regarding the language contained in the bill and the potential to economically injure the businesses which could be involved in future cases.”
Correct me if I’m wrong. If said companies don’t violate the law how are they going to be economically injured? There would be no need to impose sanctions on them because they would all be doing the right thing. And isn’t that the point of penalties, to make you understand, don’t do tis again? Where is the lesson to be learned if the damn law is watered down? When you do wrong, you are suppose to pay for it in a manner that gets your attention, in a meaningful way. Not a slap on the wrist, which it looks like they’re aiming for.
Whenever my mom said…”This is going to hurt me more than it will you…I thought…no it isn’t.” But I learned to not repeat the same mistake twice! I had a feeling the lobbying would be super intense to make it more than useless if is passed, simply to say…”Look at me!” It’s what we call here in the States…putting lipstick on a pig.
This is just sad. They are more interested in fairness to the agencies and broadcasters; no concern for those who give up; have given up everything for fame. The sacrifice and hardship required to obtain said fame, is understood. What is not understood is why established and the many up-and-coming artists need to be protected by this law in the first place!
Reword the law, if need be; God forbid there be unfairness in all of this^^ Oh yes, recently idols from two other famous groups are having to scramble and re-invent their careers-The idols in question are also in SME’s crosshairs! I wish them Good Fortune with their future careers.
Sounds like a war bet fans and law. What does that mean if a fan club says that it is unfair,then shouldn’t be considered unfair ?
This is so unfair!
How a Bill becomes a law is a very long process
more or less it is like this : https://votesmart.org/education/how-a-bill-becomes-law#.VYJm9_mqqko
A. Legislation is Introduced
B. Committee Action – it is where the JYJ law failed to pass at the sub-committee level
C. Floor Action
where heated and lengthy debates will occur then the votation
D. Conference Committee
E. The President
F. The Bill Becomes A Law
– once a bill is signed by the President or his veto is overridden by both houses it becomes a law and is assigned an official number.
So yes, it’s a very long and very dark way to go.
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why, not surprised at all..
Corruption is widely spread…
And they’ve done a tremendous job again! My poor babies! 😭