JYJ (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu) swept the top spots of various online charts though without any appearance on broadcasting companies’ programmes, proving their strong popularity. However the main concern from the fans remains whether they are able to perform in music programmes or not.
It can be seen from olleh music website that the tracks from JYJ’s first korean album “In Heaven” (which includes the songs revealed in JYJ’s world tour) occupied the 1st, 2nd and 3rd spots for two weeks continuously. The difference with other artistes who released songs during the same period of time was that this achievement was done with no participation in any music programmes, thus heightening its meaningfulness. Furthermore the album that was slated to be released on the 27th, has already received more than 300,000 pre-orders, resulting sold out in various online music stores. Fans from Japan, China and various Asian countries have placed their pre-orders as well, causing insufficient supplies. Nonetheless, JYJ was still nowhere to be seen in any music programmes.
JYJ’s management company C-JeS Entertainment said, “There was no invitation to any programme. It could be due to the album yet to be released. We are still monitoring the situation.”
C-JeS further expressed, “In May, with regards to KBS’s stance on performance broadcast restriction due to lawsuit with ex-company, we have officially presented that the court has ruled twice in our favour for JYJ’s non-restriction activities, i.e. the ability to perform. KBS has accepted such rulings and had expressed that should JYJ officially released an album, they would be able to participate in performances without any problem. We believed in such integrity and hopefully JYJ will be able to participate in the programmes for the fans who have been supporting them.”
However, the activities for JYJ were not emphasized on programmes afterall.
JYJ’s marketing representative expressed, “The activities in the later half of the year for JYJ includes their first visit to Spain, Germany etc, for their concert tour. There is a Japan concert as well, thus we are trying to reach the audience in various ways other than programmes.”
JYJ’s latest MV for “Get Out” has met the audience officially through LG Electronics’ CF. In 2011, they are also eagerly helping the less fortunates as honorary ambassadors.
credit: osen+baidu
trans by: rachui@sharingyoochun
trans by: rachui@sharingyoochun
