Monday, December 13, 2010

Hiatus

Just to let you know, I will not be posting news for a little while. It's finals this week and I have a lot going on, then I will be traveling on Friday and Saturday back home, and then my family is having a big Christmas party, so I will be going under a temporary hiatus till at least next Monday.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Jaejoong - INTERMODULATION

iTunes Store Japan Announces "2010 iTunes Top Songs 100"

iTunes Store Japan has announced the results for their “iTunes Rewind 2010″ chart, so we’ve got the ”2010 iTunes Top songs 100.”
Check it out!
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1: “Butterfly” – Kimura Kaela
2: “Tamashii Revolution” – Superfly
3: “Ponytail to Shushu” – AKB48
4: “Zutto Suki datta” – Saito Kazuyoshi
5: “Heavy Rotation” – AKB48
6: “Namida” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
7: “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru” – Sakamoto Fuyumi
8: “Ring a Ding Dong” – Kimura Kaela
9: “Shunkashuutou” – Hilcrhyme
10: “Motto Tsuyoku” – EXILE
11: “Telephone” – Lady GaGa & Beyoncé
12: “Sunshine Girl” – moumoon
13: “Ato Hitotsu” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
14: “Mister” – KARA
15: “Wildflower” – Superfly
16: “Poker Face” – Lady GaGa
17: “Taisetsu” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
18: “Hero” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
19: “TiK ToK” – Ke$ha
20: “California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)” – Katy Perry
21: “Manazashi” – Honey L Days
22: “Takaramono~Kono Koe ga Nakunarumade~” – NAOTO INTI RAYMI
23: “366-nichi” – HY
24: “Nee” – DREAMS COME TRUE
25: “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” – Artists for Haiti
26: “Loose leaf” – Hilcrhyme
27: “1001 no Violine” – THE BLUE HEARTS
28: “VICTORY” – EXILE
29: “GENIE” – Shoujo Jidai
30: “Gee” – Shoujo Jidai
31: “Bad Romance” – Lady GaGa
32: “Sunao ni Narenakute” – Sugawara Sayuri
33: “Ai wo komete Hanataba wo” – Superfly
34: “Owari Hajimari” – Kariyushi58
35: “Chiisana Koi no Uta” – MONGOL800
36: “Daijoubu” – Hilcrhyme
37: “Sakura saku” – Kitano Kie
38: “Hanamizuki” – Hitoto Yo
39: “Arukuaraundo” – Sakanakushon
40: “Beginner” – AKB48
41: “Minna Sora no shita” – Ayaka
42: “Mahou no Ryouri~Kimi kara Kimi e~” – BUMP OF CHICKEN
43: “GO! GO! MANIAC” – Houkago tea Time
44: “Futatsu no Kuchibiru” – EXILE
45: “TSUBOMI feat.Kusuo” – lecca
46: “Sakura” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
47: “Kiseki” – GReeeeN
48: “Itsuno Hi mo” – Abe Mao
49: “Aitakatta (Idoling!!! version)” – AKBIdoling!!!
50: “Lollipop” – Koda Kumi
51: “Ai” – Hata Motohiro
52: “Break It” – Amuro Namie
53: “Gachizakura” – Shonan no Kaze
54: “Utauyo!!MIRACLE” – Houkago Tea Time
55: “Ichibu to Zenbu” – B’z
56: “Junrenka” – Shonan no Kaze
57: “Roll Over the Rainbow” – Superfly
58: “Hello,Again~Mukashi kara aru Basho” – My Little Lover
59: “Zankoku na Tenshi no thesis” – Takahashi Yoko
60: “SAKURA” – MONKEY MAJIK
61: “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem & Rihanna
62: “Sukide, Sukide, Sukide” – Koda Kumi
63: “RIVER” – AKB48
64: “BRAVE HEART feat. Nishino Kana” – NERDHEAD
65: “I Wish For You” – EXILE
66: “SCAR” – RIP SLYME
67: “NO, Thank You!” – Houkago Tea Time
68: “Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)” – Jay-Z
69: “Oogoe Diamond” – AKB48
70: “Hibiscus” – MINMI
71: “Nando demo” – DREAMS COME TRUE
72: “Toilet no Kamisama” – Uemura Kana
73: “Hymne a l’amour~Ai no Anthem~” - Utada Hikaru
74: “Identity” – Sakanakushon
75: “Noudouteki Sanpunkan” – Tokyo Jihen
76: “only my railgun” – fripSide
77: “Tentai Kansoku” – BUMP OF CHICKEN
78: “Listen!!” – Houkago Tea Time
79: “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas
80: “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift
81: “Manifest” – RADWIMPS
82: “Baby” – Justin Bieber & Ludacris
83: “Straight” – Tortoise Matsumoto
84: “Just Dance” – Lady GaGa & Colby O’Donis
85: “Aitakute Ima” – MISIA
86: “Itsumademo Kawaranu Ai wo” – Kobukuro
87: “Misery” – Maroon 5
88: “LAYLA” – Kobukuro
89: “Share The World” – Tohoshinki
90: “Story” – AI
91: “FAKE feat. Amuro Namie” – AI
92: “Party In the U.S.A” – Miley Cyrus
93: “Haruka” – GReeeeN
94: “Suirenka” – Shonan no Kaze
95: “Someday” – EXILE
96: “Sakura no Shiori” – AKB48
97: “One day” – The ROOTLESS
98: “Way to Love” – Karasawa Miho
99: Uta utai no Ballad” – Saito Kazuyoshi
100: “Waving・Frag Coca・Cola(R)・Celebration・Mix~Sekai ni Hitotsu no Hata withAI” – K’Naan with AI

T/n: Tohoshinki's Share the World is at no.89.

Credits: Tokyohive + BARKS
Shared by: DBSK Sleepless Nights + Sharingyoochun

JYJ Fansign Event on December 21, 2010


Date: 19th December (Noon)
Venue: To be announced
Participation method: From 11th December to 18th December (11am – 9pm), anyone who purchase a JYJ C version(The Beginning New Limited Edition) at synnara records will stand a chance in lucky draw to become one of the 200 lucky fans
Winner’s Notification: 18th December
 
Credit: synnara.co.kr
Translated By:
sharingyoochun.net 

Official Digest for JYJ's Worldwide Concert in Seoul



Credits: x1m02ar7

JYJ's Junsu Takes on the US Next Year


 JYJ's Xiah Junsu will be taking on both the Billboard Charts and Broadway next year.

Not only will he be releasing his worldwide album in the US next month, but he will also be visiting the overseas concert scene as a musical actor as he has been cast as the lead role for 'Tears of Heaven', the biggest musical created in Korea.

Seoul Company, the production company of 'Phantom of the Opera', invested 10 billion Won in this new musical which will be performed at the National Theater for a month from January 27th. The company is planning to hold overseas performances in place such as Japan and Europe after the Korean performances are over.

As the ambitious that Seoul Company's CEO Seol Do Yoon prepared to take to Broadway, it is planning on hitting the Broadway scene in 2012. World renowned composer Frank Wildhorn, who has worked on 'Jekyl and Hyde' and 'Dracula' will be in charge of the music, and Broadway's shining star Brad Little will be working alongside Xiah Junsu.

The story is set during the Vietnam War and draws its plot from the tangled love between a Vietnamese woman, a Korean soldier and an American officer. Xiah Junsu will play the role of Joon Hyung, who falls in love with Lyn, a Saigon club singer, and later returns as a famous writer to search for Tiana, the daughter he conceived with Lyn.

The decision to cast Xiah Junsu as the lead role is garnering much attention as the 'rising star' with the greatest ticket power in the industry will now meet with a large-scale musical that vows to globalize Korean musicals.

It has been found that Xiah Junsu received the highest paycheck (30 million Won per show) for his musical, beating Jo Seung Woo from 'Jekyl and Hyde' (18 million Won per show). However, this high payment was justified as he caused 15 shows of 'Mozart!' to be sold out in three hours in January, as well as the 4 'Musical Concert-Levy With Friends' performances in October.

Source: [metro news+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: Tohosomnia

Thursday, December 9, 2010

JYJ – “Ayy Girl” NYC Showcase Performance



Source: MTV K
Shared By: Keep Shining JYJ

VOTE FOR JYJ AT THE FIRST ANNUAL ALLKPOP AWARDS!




JYJ has been nominated for the Best Male Group category and Jaejoong has been nominated as Best Social Network Personalities category for the first Allkpop Awards 2010. Click Here to vote today and you can continue to vote once, every day, in every category until December 31st. All you have to do is link your facebook or twitter. So make sure you keep voting and show them the support that they deserve!


Source: Allkpop
Image Credits: DBSK Nights

KBS Drama Acting Awards Representative States, "JYJ's Appearance Is Virtually Set.. We're Currently Deciding On The Number Of Songs"


It has been found that the appearance of group JYJ, comprised of Park Yoochun, Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu, in the 2010 KBS Drama Acting Awards is virtually set.

A high-position representative in the KBS drama sector basically set off the countdown to JYJ's first TV appearance when he said, "Though it has not been confirmed 100% that JYJ will perform a celebratory number at the awards ceremony, we are currently deciding upon the number of songs JYJ will sing with their side."

This representative continued to explain that, "We pushed forward with this celebratory performance by JYJ as Yoochun left quite an impression on everyone with his acting in the KBS2 drama 'SungKyunKwan Scandal' and as the drama's theme song 'Found You', sung by JYJ, had a positive reception from viewers."

It has been said that the two sides are deciding whether JYJ should be allowed to sing one song or two or more songs.

If JYJ are able to stand on stage at the KBS Drama Acting Awards, this will be their first domestic TV appearance since the formation of their group.

Though the trio, from the group TVXQ, released their first album 'The Beginning' in October, they have not been able to actively perform due to their problems with SM Entertainment.

JYJ's troubles escalated when the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industry sent an official document to broadcasting and cable companies, as well as online and offline album distribution companies, urging them to restrict JYJ's activities. This was the reason why JYJ's celebratory performance at the Blue Dragon Film Awards on the 26th fell through at the last minute.

Fans are highly anticipating this appearance at the KBS Drama Acting Awards as this may be the catalyst that allows JYJ to appear on TV broadcasting companies' shows in Korea.

On the other hand, JYJ are currently on a break after their 'Worldwide Concert in Seoul' that was held at the Jamshi Olympic Stadium on the 27th and 28th.

Source: [asiae+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits

Yunho’s signature for 守望 EYES ON YOU

Congrats on 4th anniversary
Thank you fans for being by my side always supporting and protecting me
Because of everyone’s faith and love, there is the happy U-know Yunho today
From now on we have will be together forever and ever~ I love you
-U.know-

source: 守望EYES ON YOU
credit: baidutvxq
trans b y: sharingyoochun
shared by: sharingyoochun.net + DBSKnights

If JYJ Do Appear On ‘KBS Drama Acting Awards’?… “They Can’t Sing Two Songs”


JYJ, whose three members are formerly from the group TVXQ, have been nominated to perform at the ’2010 KBS Drama Acting Awards’.

Lee Kang Hyun, the KBS Drama EP, met with our reporter at a restaurant in Seoul on the 7th and stated, “It is true that JYJ have been written down for consideration as singers invited to perform at the 2010 KBS Drama Acting Awards,” but kept cautious as he said, “However, it has not been confirmed or finalized yet.”

Following this, he explained that, “If JYJ do appear on stage, they will sing one song just like all the other singers,” and “JYJ’s side asked if JYJ could sing two songs, the ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’ O.S.T ‘Found You’ and another group piece, but they cannot sing more than one song as we must keep it fair for all singers.”

(omitted)

Source: [kukinews+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits

OCN Keyword Ranking 2010 Male Celebrities – No.1 Tohoshinki


1. Tohoshinki (2)
2. Arashi (1)
3. Akanishi Jin (11)
4. EXILE (3)
5. Lee Byung Hun (-)
6. Ohno Satoshi (36)
7. Fukuyama Masaharu (8)
8. Sato Takeru (5)
9. Mukai Osamu (16)
10. Ninety-nine (-)
11. Yamada Ryosuke (13)
12. Kamiji Yusuke (4)
13. Kamenashi Kazuya (21)
14. Matsumoto Jun (38)
15. Ninomiya Kazunari (-)
16. Takahashi Daisuke (-)
17. Park Yong Ha (-)
18. Ishikawa Ryo (28)
19. Okamura Takashi (-)
20. Nakamura Shunsuke (-)
21. Kimura Takuya (-)
22. Yuzu (25)
23. Tamaki Hiroshi (-)
24. Honda Keisuke (-)
25. Watanabe Yoichi (-)
26. Mizuki Shigeru (-)
27. Untouchable (-)
28. Yamashita Tomohisa (27)
29. Kobukuro (10)
30. Hashimoto Kyomei
 

JYJ’s KBS’ ‘Drama Acting Awards’ Appearance… Is It Happening Or Not?


KBS Drama Acting Awards Representative States, “JYJ’s Appearance Is Virtually Set..
We’re Currently Deciding On The Number Of Songs”

It has been found that the appearance of group JYJ, comprised of Park Yoochun, Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu, in the 2010 KBS Drama Acting Awards is virtually set.

A high-position representative in the KBS drama sector basically set off the countdown to JYJ’s first TV appearance when he said, “Though it has not been confirmed 100% that JYJ will perform a celebratory number at the awards ceremony, we are currently deciding upon the number of songs JYJ will sing with their side.”

This representative continued to explain that, “We pushed forward with this celebratory performance by JYJ as Yoochun left quite an impression on everyone with his acting in the KBS2 drama ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’ and as the drama’s theme song ‘Found You’, sung by JYJ, had a positive reception from viewers.”

It has been said that the two sides are deciding whether JYJ should be allowed to sing one song or two or more songs.

If JYJ are able to stand on stage at the KBS Drama Acting Awards, this will be their first domestic TV appearance since the formation of their group.

Though the trio, from the group TVXQ, released their first album ‘The Beginning’ in October, they have not been able to actively perform due to their problems with SM Entertainment.

JYJ’s troubles escalated when the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industry sent an official document to broadcasting and cable companies, as well as online and offline album distribution companies, urging them to restrict JYJ’s activities. This was the reason why JYJ’s celebratory performance at the Blue Dragon Film Awards on the 26th fell through at the last minute.

Fans are highly anticipating this appearance at the KBS Drama Acting Awards as this may be the catalyst that allows JYJ to appear on TV broadcasting companies’ shows in Korea.

On the other hand, JYJ are currently on a break after their ‘Worldwide Concert in Seoul’ that was held at the Jamshi Olympic Stadium on the 27th and 28th.


Source: [asiae+DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits

Twitter Posts: 12/10/10

I will update this post throughout the day with their original message and a translation when it becomes available.

Jaejoong:
@0101xiahtic 후회하게 될껴! 준수야 작전짜자 ㅎ
Translation: He's going to regret it! Junsu, let's plan our strategy haha

ジジ。。最近太り過ぎです;;この前ちょっといたかったから。。すこしやさしくやってあげったら。。こんなに。。一言で”ヤバいっす”(笑)

지지가 마치..톰과제리의 톰처럼변해버렸어.. http://yfrog.com/h06de01j
Translation: JiJi looks like.. he's become Tom from Tom and Jerry

지지 고민중.. http://yfrog.com/h4u950123j
Translation: JiJi's seriously considering his options..

선택.. http://yfrog.com/h39ncj
Translation: He has chosen..

스팀지지 한컷~ http://yfrog.com/h0fq40j
Translation: One shot of Steam JiJi~

@Jaeyoung15 불쌍하지..나 이제 슬슬일시작하니까..이렇게 집에서만 놀아야해 ..ㅜㅠ
Translation: Aren't I so pitiful.. Now that I've slowly begun to start work.. The only place I can hang out is at home ..ㅜㅠ

@ 엇 누나다. 누나 LA는 건강한가?
Translation: Oh, it's you, Noona. Noona, is everything in LA all good?

다들잘자요 바이^^
Translation: Goodnight everyone. Bye^^

@ 응 맛난거 먹자 LA한국음식 너무 맛있어~!존형도 어여 보고싶네~^^암튼 한국은 새벽이야 ㅜ 나도이제 자려구~
Translation: Yes, let's go eat something delicious. The Korean food in LA is so good~! I want to see John hyung soon~^^ Anyway, it's early in the morning in Korea ㅜ I'm going to bed now~

Junsu:
@ 유천이가 우리 둘 버리고 갔어 ㅠ
Translation: Yoochun left the two of us behind ㅠ

우리 레오랑 리온 서로 껴안고 자고있더라..
Translation: I found Leo and Leon sleeping in each other's arms.. http://yfrog.com/gy4mykj

@ 그쵸?^^다음에 실제로 보여 드릴께요!!하하하
Translation: I know, right?^^ Next time, I'll show you them in real life!! hahaha

@ 얘네들은 다 숫놈인데 서로를 넘 좋아해~ㅋ자주 껴안고 자고있어
Translation: These guys are all male cats but they like each other so much~lol They sleep in each other's arms a lot

Translation: Jaejoong's Twitter and Junsu's Twitter
Translation Credits: Tohosomnia

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

JYJ #5 on Billboard's 2010 Reader Poll Album of the Year

Congrats, Cassies! We really are the best :D



Billboard writes:
What is your favorite album of 2010? This is the question we posed to Billboard.com's readers over the last month or so, and now the results are in. You voted early and you voted in droves, and a variety of different artists showed up on your top 10: from a trio of teen pop stars to a pair of hip-hop heavy-hitters, to two international stars with ultra-motivated fan bases. Who made the list? Check it out here:


Source: Billboard

VOTE FOR JYJ AT THE FIRST ANNUAL ALLKPOP AWARDS!




JYJ has been nominated for the Best Male Group category and Jaejoong has been nominated as Best Social Network Personalities category for the first Allkpop Awards 2010. Click Here to vote today and you can continue to vote once, every day, in every category until December 31st. All you have to do is link your facebook or twitter. So make sure you keep voting and show them the support that they deserve!


Source: Allkpop
Image Credits: DBSK Nights

Twitter Posts: 12/9/10

I will update this post throughout the day with their original message and a translation when it becomes available.

Jaejoong:
윽..잠깐봤는데 지지선물포장 쓰레기들이어마어마 ㅠ 안돼겠어 이제부터 정리시작!
Translation: Ack..I just glanced at the pile of trash that used to be wrapping paper for JiJi's presents and it's huge ㅠ It can't be helped, the cleaning starts now!


이게 반정도?앞으로 이거의두배 ㅠ  
Translation: This is about half of it? There's going to be twice as much stuff now ㅠ

보이나요 이검은고양이들.
Translation: Can you see them, these black cats. http://yfrog.com/h4yry0j

ㅎㅎ
Translation: haha http://yfrog.com/h3sym01j

  @ 준수야 형도 모르고있었어..몰라가다니..윽..
Translation: Junsu, I didn't know about it either.. He went without telling us.. Euk..

산타지지^^
 Translation: Santa JiJi^^ http://yfrog.com/h471766512j

Yoochun:
흠흠~  
Translation: Hm hm~

^^ㅎㅎ  
Translation: Freedom felt at the top of a mountain!!!

산정상에서 느끼는 자유!!!

Junsu:
@ 유천아 재밌냐..?ㅠㅠ
Translation: @6002theMicky Yoochun, are you having fun..?ㅠㅠ






Source: Jaejoong's Twitter, Yoochun's Twitter, and Junsu's Twitter
Translation Credits: Tohosomnia

JiJi's "Safety Nails"


No, Jaejoong didn't not put nail polish on JiJi's claws!

The "safety nails" are small plastic tips that you can slip over your cat's nails to stop them from scratching and destroying furniture. They are a safe and humane alternative to declawing, which can be quite painful and traumatizing for a cat. Many pet owners use them! Take a look:



Image Credits: Soft Paws

Interview with Jeri Slaughter, JYJ's choreographer and concert director



Source: x1m02ar7@YouTube
Shared By: DBSK Sleepless Nights

'TVXQ Trio' JYJ's TV Appearance Falls Through.. Why?


It has been found that TVXQ's Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu (JYJ) attempted to appear on TV but it fell through in the end.

According to a representative in the Kpop industry, JYJ were nominated to perform a celebratory number at 'The 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards' that was aired on November 26th on KBS 2TV. For this, their KBS Kpop review was quickly done a week before the awards ceremony.

Usually, the review is done even before the album is released, but for JYJ, their review was done one month after their 'The Beginning' album was released in October. It has been confirmed that a total of seven songs, including JYJ's title song 'Empty', were deemed suitable for airing according to the results published on November 24th after the KBS Kpop review.

However, JYJ's appearance fell through. This seems to be because of JYJ's legal dispute with SM Entertainment. Furthermore, an extreme amount of pressure would have been placed on KBS if they had allowed JYJ to perform as pop culture-related associations are siding against JYJ, such as the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industry that sent out an official document to broadcasting and cable companies, as well as music distribution companies, demanding that JYJ's activities be restricted.

However, the 'Blue Dragon Film Awards' was not the only event where this happened. Even though it is now almost two months since JYJ's album release, we still cannot hear their music on TV or the radio. This has occurred though there have been many netizens asking radio stations to turn JYJ's music on as they have yet to hear these songs anywhere though the album has been released.

One Kpop representative stated, "If JYJ does not solve their dispute with SM, they will be faced with many more obstacles in the future if they wish to continue to sing," and "There are many producers who have raised their voices stating that regulations on activities must become more strict so that something like this does not happen again."

JYJ filed an exclusive contract suspension injunction against SM last July. They began their activities by releasing their first album under the name JYJ and holding showcases, but they have not been able to stand on a TV show's stage in Korea yet.

TVXQ Will Perform in Both Korea and Japan With One Title Track


"Expected To Simultaneously Rank #1 In Both Countries"

TVXQ are planning to perform in both Korea and Japan with the same title track.

TVXQ, now a duo with U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin, made an announcement through their official homepage on November 23rd that they will make a comeback next January. Following this, they announceed through their Japanese agency AVEX on December 2nd that they will be releasing a new single on January 26th.

The unknown song they are planning to sing is receiving great attention as TVXQ is planning to perform it in both Korea and Japan at the same time. TVXQ's agency SM Entertainment stated, "TVXQ are planning to perform the same title track in both Korea and Japan in January."

All the SM artistes, including TVXQ, BoA, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee and f(x), will be holding their Japan leg of the 'SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR' on January 25th and 26th in Tokyo, Japan. Because this overlaps with the release of TVXQ's new single, there is a great possibility that they will be kicking off their activities in Japan at the SM TOWN concert.

On the other hand, TVXQ's Japanese comeback has been met with an explosive response from Japanese fans. On major album sites such as HMV and Tower Records, TVXQ's new single, set to release on January 26th, rose to #1 on the ranking charts as soon as it was released, thus proving their continued popularity in Japan.

Source: Newsen+DNBN 
 Shared By: Tohosomnia

JYJ Likely to Perform at 2010 KBS Drama Awards


Korean boy band JYJ, composed of former TVXQ members Jaejung, Yuchun and Junsu, will likely take the stage at the 2010 KBS Drama Awards, making it the first time they will perform on television since debuting as a trio.

"It's not 100% confirmed as of yet but we in currently in talks with JYJ for a congratulatory performance during the 2010 KBS Drama Awards," a high-ranking official from KBS said. "It would be great if they performed the song 'Calling You' from the drama 'SungKyunKwan Scandal' since Yuchun gave such a memorable performance in the drama."

He went onto explain that they are fine-tuning on several details including how many songs JYJ will sing at the awards ceremony.

Jaejung, Yuchun and Junsu made their debut in 2004 as part of the popular boy band TVXQ, but despite their phenomenal success in Asia, they ceased their activities as a group after being involved in a legal dispute with the Korean agency SM Entertainment.

They made a comeback to the music scene in October as a trio under the name JYJ and released their worldwide studio album "The Beginning" on October 14, kicking off their global showcase to promote their album and themselves in Seoul and the United States.

JYJ recently held two series of show titled the "JYJ Worldwide Concert in Seoul" at the Main Olympic Stadium in Jamsil last month.

For two months from late August, Yuchun had starred in KBS' 20-episode series "SungKyunKwan Scandal" alongside cast members Park Min-young, Song Joong-ki and Yoo A-in. The show fared moderately well, posting ratings in the mid-ten percent range toward the end of its run.

Reporter : Cho Bum-ja anju1015@
Editor : Lucia Hong luciahong@
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Source: 10.asiae
Shared By: Tohosomnia
Image Credits: MTV K 

101208 SMTOWN LIVE In TOKYO - Concert Details


Concert: SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO
Dates: 2011/01/25(Tuesday) & 2011/01/26 (Wednesday)
Venue opens: 17:00
Concert begins: 18:00
Venue: Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Application period: 2010/12/08 09:00 ~ 2011/01/07 15:00
Seats/rates: ¥12,800 (tax included); all seats
Remarks:
※System processing cost is ¥450/ticket (tax included)
※Tickets must be purchased for children above the age of 3.
※A mobile number must be given for each ticket holder (buyer & accompanying person)
Inquiries: For ticket inquiries, please call 0570-006-506


Source: ticketbo
Shared By: Tohosomnia 

Because Of JYJ, Nature Republic's Sales Quadrupled!


Last month, due to the Yeonpyeong Island bombing incident, the main source of revenue from tourists coming from sales of cosmetics stores in the Myeongdong distrct have decreased by 30%. On the contrary, sales from Nature Republic has increased by 4 times compared to the average volume of sales.

As the spokes-people for the Nature Republic brand and the center of the hot Hallyu wave, JYJ held their Seoul concert on November 27 and 28, spurring a massive influx of Japanese fans as well as tourists from other countries and initiating a cosmetics-buying frenzy.

Despite being under the extremely tense situation of the bombing attack, the reason for Korea's increase of tourism has every reason to be associated with JYJ's influence.

However, other cosmetic brands have also suffered a 20%-50% decrease of sales, even with the endorsements of Won Bin, Kim Hyun Joong, 2PM, Song Joong Ki, and SNSD. JYJ has without a doubt, the most influence across the southeast Asian countries with noticeable effects.

After Rain's endorsement, JYJ's invitation of being the faces of Nature Republic is positively expanding the industry's market share.

Source: baidutvxq
Shared by: Tohosomnia 

Radio 21 Had Over 900K Hits for JYJ in 1 Day!

RADIO 21 had over 900K hits for JYJ in 1 day, which was the second highest record after Korea's Ex-President Roh Moo Hyun's impeachment!!!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Twitter Posts 12/8/10

I will update this post throughout the day with their original message and a translation when it becomes available.

Jaejoong:
방송을 이제 봤는네..전 희준이형의 팬입니다, 강타형의팬입니다.우혁이형의팬입니다.토니형의팬입니다.재원이형의팬입니다.H.O.T.의팬입니다~가장좋아하는노래는 "후애"
Translation: I just saw the show.. and I'm a fan of Hee Joon hyung, and a fan of Kangta hyung. I'm a fan of Woo Hyuk hyung. I'm a fan of Tony hyung. I'm a fan of Jae Won hyung. I'm a fan of H.O.T.~ My favorite song is "Since You've Gone (후에)"

@ How are you doing guys? You want to meet soon^^

@ 누나 아주머니가 오늘안오시고 내일이라 ..어제쓰레기가 산덤이야 ..매형하고 어제 다치울걸..
Translation: Noona, the cleaning lady comes tomorrow, not today ..There's a mountain-load of trash from yesterday .. I should have cleaned it all up with your husband yesterday..

어제 팬분들한테 받은 선물을 몰아서 뜯어봤는데..70%가..지지선물이었다.. 지지인형과 고양이 용품만 70%..쓰레기만 한바탕..
Translation: I just opened all the presents I got from fans yesterday at once.. and 70% of them..were presents for JiJi.. 70% were dolls for JiJi and cat products..Now there's a pile of trash here..

Yoochun:
내가여자였다면 이런남자와결혼할꺼야~!!  
Translation: If I was a girl, I would get married to a guy like this~!!

보드도못타면서!!!!!  
Translation: But you can't even snowboard!!!!! 

Source: Jaejoong's Twitter 
Translation Credits: Tohosomnia 

VOTE FOR JYJ AT THE FIRST ANNUAL ALLKPOP AWARDS!




JYJ has been nominated for the Best Male Group category and Jaejoong has been nominated as Best Social Network Personalities category for the first Allkpop Awards 2010. Click Here to vote today and you can continue to vote once, every day, in every category until December 31st. All you have to do is link your facebook or twitter. So make sure you keep voting and show them the support that they deserve!


Source: Allkpop
Image Credits: DBSK Nights

Jaejoong Rants About Sasaeng Fans


Social Micro blogging service Twitter is a valuable resource for many fans to follow their favorite celebrities and learn more about them. Recently, JYJ member Jaejoong went on a rant about Sasaeng fans.
For those of you who don’t know what Sasaeng fans are, they’re basically crazed fans who invade the privacy of celebrities. They stalk the celebrities and some go even as far as having access to the idol’s phone number and break into their homes.

To generalize his tweets, he basically talks about suffering for the past 7 years, when trying to meet friends, family, and acquaintances these fans will delay him for 2-3 hours. He also states that over this time, all 5 members have cried in public and had accidents but these Saesang fans in their “taxi’s” would just look at them with smiling faces. Jaejoong also mentions that what’s even worse than Korean Sasaeng fans are oversea foreign fans who pay the Korean fans to rent cars, drive them around and stalk them.

Jaejoong also mentioned that one time he asked Big Bang member G-Dragon if he had to deal with Sataek from Sasaeng fans and G-Dragon replied, “Hyung, what’s Sataek?” (Sataek = Saesang + Taxi)
Quite unfortunate that celebrities have to deal with this, hopefully these fans will realize they’re doing a lot of harm to these celebrities.

 Source: Allkpop

In contrast to earlier reports, new information has stated that JYJ’s scheduled performance in this year’s KBS ‘Drama Awards‘ has not yet been confirmed.

“It is true that we are sharing discussions in a positive manner, however, at the moment, the final decision for their performance has not been confirmed. We have not yet received a final word from KBS,” explained a JYJ representative.

An associate of the KBS ‘Drama Awards’ also came forth to state, “It is true that we are negotiating their performance for Park Yoochun’s ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’. However, it is currently not a confirmed situation.”

Source: Allkpop

SMTOWN LIVE In TOKYO - Confirmed!


Thank you for always supporting Tohoshinki.

It has been decided that 「SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO」 will hold its first performance in Tokyo. The stages of SM ENTERTAINMENT's artists, who are active all over Asia, will begin at SMTOWN LIVE and this is the only place where you can see collaborations between the artists. It is a large-scale music festival where you can enjoy all the diverse stage performances by all the artists.

Please be sure to come down.

Information on the concert and the purchase of tickets will be available at 9am, 8 December 2010 (JST), at the URL below, so please stay tuned.

http://tickebo.jp/201012-02_smtown/

Please understand that there will be no pre-sale ticket bookings for any artist's fan club.

First Broadcast of JYJ’s Music in Korea – Explosion of Popularity Creates Interest

The new album by Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu (henceforth known as JYJ), which cannot be heard on any station previously, was aired on the special broadcast by Radio 21 last weekend, and this has caused countless download hits after the broadcast, showing an explosion of popularity.

Due to the lawsuit with SM Entertainment (henceforth known as SM), this album cannot be broadcasted normally on the radio stations so the fans can only listen and spread the word (about the album) through the Internet.

During the interview today, reporter Kim said, “All these songs were not heard on air after the album was released; not on a single station” and “listening to their music through Radio 21 was the first time that their songs were aired in Korea, hence it received a lot of attention.”

Having heard about the issue of the broadcast, Jaejoong wrote a message on his Twitter, “Thank you Radio 21″, and after hearing the news, many of JYJ’s fans flooded the Radio 21 special bulletin board to express their gratitude, leaving messages like “I see hope in Korean broadcasts!” and “Thank you!”, as well as many other messages left in Korean, Japanese and Chinese.

Picture Credit: K-Pop Mall

Monday, December 6, 2010

JYJ VIDEO PROJECT!

So, as we all know, JYJ seem to be going through a difficult time, thanks to the lawsuit resurfacing and other things, so my thought was to put together a video project sending our love and support to our boys! I am more than willing to put the video together, but I need your help! Please send me a video o...f you saying anything you would like to the boys and I will make sure to include it in the final product! I thought this would be a great way to put this wonderful fanpage's name out there and show how much we all love the boys! My email is hauntedlullaby2@gmail.com and please send me the video in either avi or wmv format, because I will be using Windows Movie Maker to make the video!

Twitter Posts: 12/7/10

I will update this post throughout the day with their original message and a translation when it becomes available.
 

Junsu:
왕은 말하곤 했지 이세상은 파멸로 가득찼다 난결코 밖을 보지않아 이세상에서 널 지키겠다 하셨네 성벽을 높이고 문도 굳게 닫았네 하지만 뛰는가슴 멈출수 없어 왕잔 성벽 넘어 세상 꿈꾸었네 자 여길떠나 저 성벽넘어 그 별을 찾으러 여행 떠나야만해~
Translation: The King would say this, that the world is full of destruction. He said 'I will not look outside and will protect you in this world'. He raised the palace walls and firmly closed the door. But, unable to stop his racing heart, the prince dreamed of the world on the other side of the palace walls. Now, he must leave that place, cross over the palace walls and leave on a journey to find that star~ 

험한 세상 너 사는 이유 이 모든걸 알고 싶다면 너 혼자 여행 떠나야만해. 사랑이란 구속하지 않는것 사랑은 자유롭게 놓아 주는것 때로는 아픔도 감수 해야해 사랑은 눈물... 그것이 사랑. 황금별이 떨어질때면 세상을 향해서 여행을 떠나야해
Translation: The reasons why you are living in this dangerous world, if you want to know all this, you must set out on a journey alone. Love does not confine, love sets you free. Sometimes you must endure pain, love is tears... That is love. When the golden star falls, you must leave on a journey that leads you to the world

북두칠성 빛나는 밤에 저 높은 성벽을 넘어서 아무도 가보지 못한 그곳으로 저 세상을 향해서 날아봐..날아올라... 내가 정말 힘든 시기에 빛과 용기와 희망을 줬던 황금별..난 이 가사가 너무나도 좋다..
Translation: On a night when the Big Dipper shines bright, cross over those high palace walls, and fly towards that world, a place no one has ever gone before..Fly... Golden Star gave me light, courage and hope during the hardest of times.. I really like the lyrics to this song..

@ 하하하
Translation: Hahaha

나는 장조 나는 단조 나는 화음 나는 멜로디 나의 단어 나의 문장 음악속에.. 나는 박자 나는 쉼표 나는 하모니 난 포르테 난 피아노 춤과 환타지 나는 난 난 음악..........있는 그대로의 내 모습 날 사랑해줘...
Translation: I'm the major, I'm the minor, I'm the harmony, I'm the melody. Within my words, my sentences and my music.. I'm the beat, I'm the rest, I'm the harmony. I'm the forte, I'm the piano, dance and fantasy. I am, I'm, I'm the music.......... Love me just the way I am

뭔가 아름답게 깃털을 수 놓은듯한 선율에 자기 자랑을 하는듯한 가사 그렇지만 절대 가볍지 않은.... 진심이 깃들어져 있다고 해야 할까..?미소를 머금은 듯한 멜로디이지만..그안에 난 슬픔을 봤거든..처음 이 노래를 들었을때 한동안 난 멍해 있었다.

Translation: With a melody that seems like it threaded feathers together with an unnameable beauty, and lyrics that sound like the person is bragging but in fact, are not that light.... Shall I say that there is a certain level of sincerity within it..? Though it is a melody that sounds like it holds a smile.. I saw the sorrow within it.. When I first heard this song, I just sat there with a vacant look for a while.

무엇보다 죽음 씬에서 이노래를 부를때..헤아릴수 없지만 난 모짜르트의 마음을 조금이나봐 알수 있을것만 같았거든... 있는 그대로의 내 모습 날 사랑해줘...
Translation: But above all, when I was singing this song during the death scene.. Though I could never figure it out exactly, it felt like I could somewhat understand what Mozart felt back then... Love me just the way I am...

Yoochun (He's angry as hell, as he should be!):
아......짜증팍!!!왜 집앞에있는분들~가세요
Translation: Ah..... My annoyance level has shot up!!! Why, to the people in front of my house~Please leave


 
집앞에계신분들...아무리생각해도안티들
Translation: The people in front of my house... No matter how much I think about it, the only conclusion I can make is that they're anti fans

진짜......너무힘들고 싫다......
Translation: Seriously...... I'm so tired of this and I hate it......  




Jaejoong:
언제,어디서,무엇을,어떻게,왜 ..참중요하지..하지만 무엇보다 우선이되는 더 중요한게 분명히 있겠지.
Translation: When, where, what, how, why ..These are quite important.. But there must be something more important that is the top priority above all else.

지지 안전 발톱 http://yfrog.com/5eq1k0j
Translation: JiJi's safe nail

사생보다 더나쁜건 국내사생을통틀어 젊은 외국팬들에게 시간당거금을 받고 일하는 사생택시가 더나쁜거같다. 스토킹이건 범죄건 사생활침해이건 상관없고 어차피 막장인 인생이니까 상관말라는 전문 사택들.
Translation: What's worse than those extremely obsessive fans is those taxis that carry foreign fans and take a lot of money from them. They don't care what they are doing even thought it's stalking and illegal because they think their life is already messed up.

사생이없다 해도 "돈"때문에 우리 없어도 찾았다하고 ,빈택시로 연예인들만 찾아다녀서 팬들에게 연락하는 사생택시가 더 사회의 악질이라생각해 . 당신들 자녀들이나 가족이 그렇다면 ..과연.. 생각보다 아주많은 사람들이 사생활적으로 피해를본다 .
Translation: I think Taxi that carries fans to star is the worst one. Even we are not there they say they've found us because of the money they earn. They look for celebrities with an empty cab and tell fans where we are and i think it's evil. If your kids and family is doing that... what will you do then.. Many people suffer from invasion of privacy...

7년동안 일이바쁜날엔 하루에 친구,지인,가족을 만날수있었던 시간은 많지않았다..하지만 평균 하루 그무리들때문에 2,3시간을 도로에서 시간을 허비하던가 만나지못했으니까 . 그건 애정이아닌거라고 생각해요.너무나 보고싶은 마음은 이해해..나도 그랬으니까.
Translation: For 7 years I didn't have enough time to meet my family, friends and someone I've known.... However I had to waste 2~3 hours average on a road everyday because of those obsessive fans. I don't think it's love. I understand how much you want to see me.. I've been there.

우리 다섯멤버들다 집이나 길거리에서 울어도봤고 사고도 당해봤지만 사생택시 앞유리안에 보이는건 웃고있는 입모양이었어.물론 그상황에 화도내봤어.그치만 나만이 아니라 우리모두를위해서 그런사랑의 방식으로 생을명을 단축시키는 행위는 하지말자.밤늦게 다들미안..
 Translation: Us five members have cried at home and in the street but all we saw through the window of the taxi was smirking faces of obsessive fans. Of course I showed my anger once but please... not just for me, for us let's stop doing something that reduces your life. Sorry to say this at late night

조금 상관없는얘기지만, 얼마전 지용이게물었다"지용아 너희는 사생이나 사택없니?"라고 물었더니 "형,사택이 뭐에요?;;"란다 ㅎ
Translation: This is bit out of a subject but last time I asked Ji Yong (G dragon is Big Bang) " Ji Yong do you have those obsessive fans(Sa Seng in Korean) or taxi(Sa Tek in Korean)?" He said.. " bro... what's Sa Tek?...;; lol

아마 내가 그들의 존재를 말하면할수록 더욱 강하게 괴롭혀오겠지만.. 뭐 어쩔수없지.. 자신 스스로 자각하지않으면 안돼는거니까..
Translation: Probably they will bug me more because I mentioned them.. but.. what can I do... They have to be conscious of themselves...     

Translation Credits: Tohosomnia and jingukim

Yunho's Bag for KRW1,000,000; TVXQ is Also Exremely Popular in Thailand


TVXQ Yunho's hand-carry bag made the record for the highest bid of KRW1,000,000* at the "Charity Auction by Hallyu Stars for Flood Victims", held in Bangkok, Thailand.

The "Korea Festival" was held from 30 November - 5 December and it is organised by the Thai-Korean Embassy and the Korea Thailand Communication Centre (KTCC), with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand. This auction was organised to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Thai soldiers who fought in the Korean War, as well as give aid to 3,000,000 flood victims.

Cherished items were collected from top Thai stars and popular Hallyu stars like TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, Kim Rae Won, Cho Hyunjun and Lee Junki.

The highest amount recorded at the charity auction went to a small hand-carry leather bag and even though there are no special decorations, just by the fact that it had been touched by Yunho's hand, it was sold at the high price of KRW1,000,000.

Lee Yoohyun, the representative for the KTCC, said, "It was an event where the Hallyu stars could confirm the great love from the Thai fans. Simple items like hats and t-shirts were auctioned off at prices ranging from KRW30,000 - KRW1,000,000.

Meanwhile, the items received from 130 Hallyu stars raised KRW24,000,000 in total and items from Art Korea artists by the Korea-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai branch of the Institute for National Unification raised KRW28,000,000. This fund will be passed to the headquarters of the task force for the Thailand flood on 8 December.

*KRW1,000,000 is approximately USD$882

 Source: Tohosomnia
Image Credits: connect.in.com

2011′s Most Anticipated Korean Dramas : Poseidon is a Must-Watch


Regardless how excited you are about the Korean dramas in 2011, you must add ‘Poseidon’ into your must-watch list. For its production team, it has director Yoo Chul Yong who directed ‘All In’, ‘Sad Love Song’ and other popular korean drama series, the scriptwriter will be Jo Gyoo Won. The story of Poseidon will bring out novelty to the audience.

Poseidon will present a story of Navy’s work and life situtation. What captures the most attention will be this drama is Shinhwa’s Eric first drama piece, after discharged from army. Meanwhile, talented idols – Kim Kang Woo, Yunho, Kim Ok Bin, etc, will be participating in this drama.

One thing to be noted is, this drama is still in the process of auditioning all the roles. Those that are being chosen as the cast will be undergoing training in Incheon’s Navy Team and will finish their filming there. With such a tough audition process, the final piece will defintely be anticipated by many.

Source: DBSK Knights

CH[V] Thailand Asian No.1 Pop Artist of December – JYJ

Please look forward to the greatness of 3 hottest boys ‘JYJ’

Let’s celebrate the end of the year with the come back of JYJ with their 1st English album! The hottest trio ‘JYJ’ will come back as CH[V] Thailand Asian No.1 Pop Artist of December 2010!

You don’t have to wait for them any longer Cassiopeia, please welcome the come back of 3 hottest guys Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu under the new group artists ‘JYJ’ which came from thier initial name. JYJ come back with the 1st English album ‘The Beginning’.They have worked with the popular producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins who also produced the music for Lady GaGa and Britney Spears. The trio got a chance to compose the song in this album too.

Do not miss this Cassiopeia! JYJ will keep you company til the end of this year as Asian No.1 Pop artist for the whole month a CH[V] Thailand “To Ma Duay Kan Tow Pra Taed” by True Vision on D84, A31

VOGUE GIRL December Comments on Yoochun’s Acting


Micky Yoochun is the perfect example of idol borned actor. When he appeared in the Sungkyunkwan Scandal press conference, many people already have preconceptions about him for his idol status. They felt he would be like Hyunjoong from ‘Boys Over Flowers’.

Looking from the end, his acting was a lot better than expected. For those that had preconception that idol born actors acting are rigid with the view “let’s see how well you can act”, made them look at him with admiration.

The producer of the drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal praised Park Yoochun in an interview saying “You can see the expression in his eyes were more and more in place. Even when there were long lines, he did not need much NG. In the middle of filming the drama he cried after remembering the lines, making me surprised.”

Truthfully, the role Park Yoochun had as Lee Sun Joon, the emotional change in character is not very obvious, so for a new actor it would be really easy to magnify their weakness.

After watching a drama CP would you praise a good looking actor’s acting in his first drama to this extent?
Even if you don’t know singer Micky Yoochun you can recognize actor Park Yoochun. Through the drama, Yoochun has captured more and more hearts of female audiences.

It looks like comments such as “new actor with amazing concentration and emotional appeal” are not from companies trying to promote their artists.

Seoul FM Made it On The Front Page Of Twitter Because of Cassies

This shows the power of the Cassies, We made it into Twitter's frontpage because of your love and support for DBSK and JYJ. Please continue and spread the kpop love across the world! :)


VOTE FOR JYJ AT THE FIRST ANNUAL ALLKPOP AWARDS!




JYJ has been nominated for the Best Male Group category and Jaejoong has been nominated as Best Social Network Personalities category for the first Allkpop Awards 2010. Click Here to vote today and you can continue to vote once, every day, in every category until December 31st. All you have to do is link your facebook or twitter. So make sure you keep voting and show them the support that they deserve!


Source: Allkpop
Image Credits: DBSK Nights

Always Keep the Faith Project

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

DBSKnights Interviews JYJ Dancer Telisha Shaw

Interview by 
Rachel (MrCKDexter)
Photos by 
Anthony Cabaero



Touring with JYJ in America and performing in the JYJ Worldwide Showcase in Seoul has turned dancer Telisha Shaw into an enthusiastic new Cassie.

Only two days after her return to LA, still slightly jet-lagged, Telisha agreed to a phone interview with DBSKnights. She was excited to share about her experience with Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu (whom she called "JJ, Micky and Jun"). In the past, Telisha has also danced with artists such as Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and Green Day. But her experience is not limited to dancing, her "first love". Telisha has also acted in television shows Weeds and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and in the Hollywood film Step Up 2; The Streets as Felicia. 

DBSKnights: So how did you get involved with JYJ?

Telisha Shaw: I knew of an acquaintance out here in LA that I had worked with before and he randomly gave me a call and asked if I knew anyone that could choreograph for this new group that they were working with. I immediately thought of Jeri (Slaughter). Based on our friendship and his repertoire, I figured he’d be a perfect fit especially because it involved the artist dancing. ... I suggested him for the job and everything worked out. ... [JYJ's management] fell in love with him. And after Jeri came aboard, he brought me on as a dancer. ... Pretty quick process! (laughs)

As the JYJ trio were busy in Korea, Jeri Slaughter sent them footage of the choreography to learn. At the same time, the dancers started rehearsals in LA.  A few days before the New York concert on November 12th, they finally all met in a studio in New York.

Telisha: That’s when we learned the power of their work ethic. '.Cause usually when you send an artist material, 9 times out of 10 they really don’t go over it or they come in and you can tell they have no idea what’s going on. [JYJ] knew things better than we did. They were correcting us. I remember one day Jun came in and started going like, “No, that part goes here” and we were like “Are you kidding?” (laughs)


From the getgo, Telisha Shaw knew this experience would be extraordinary. "It was just like an establishment of a little family – the JYJ family. We had heard how amazing they are to work for ... but instantaneously when they walked in the room, it all set in." On November 15th, she tweeted "Thank you God/Universe...thus far this is the best gig I've ever had." DBSKnights asked her what made it one of the best gigs:

Telisha: It’s really rare that you get a total package from the artist where a) they act real in front of you, b) they’re not afraid for you to shine around them and just other variables that you really just don’t encounter.
As a whole, from top to bottom, I’ve never worked on a job where there was so much good energy. There was not one negative person or a weak link. Even when people were tired or even, you know, having one of those days where you’re just messing up, there was always this camaraderie, this support.
I’ve danced with Janet (Jackson) in the past, and in all honesty, that was a very high bar. Because of her work ethic and her just being an amazingly nice person. And surprisingly, it got topped. I never thought it would get topped and it did by this experience.


Telisha explained that before October, she didn't know anything about of K-pop and didn't realize how deeply rooted the K-pop fandom is. When the the US tour began, Telisha and the other dancers were shocked by the turnout. 'When we were in New York, we all had friends and family coming to the show and [they] were just like, “Um, the line is a couple of avenues long.” I was like, “No way, you’re exaggerating.”'

Thus followed the whirlwind tour through New York, Vegas and Los Angeles. Directly after the show at the Galen Center in LA, Telisha and the JYJ dancers hopped on a plane for Seoul. (We showered in the USC locker room and then got on the plane. I was like “Whoa, this is so rockstar!” (laughs). Then in Seoul, they began rehearsals for the two day finale on November 27th and 28th.


  Telisha: On our first day, JJ lost his voice so everybody was kind of nervous about that. Everybody was getting sick cause you just get so run down. I don’t know if people understood this but the show that Jeri put on in Seoul with his team at Slaughterhouse - usually a show like that takes two months to rehearse. We had nine days to do it together. We knew some of the material just from the US shows but we had brought in additional cast members so that’s teaching them, learning the (new) material and we did all of it in nine days.

In addition to the time crunch, the production was plagued by bad weather. Although the Jamsil Olympic Stadium was covered by a canvas roof for the JYJ concert, the roof was torn and had to be taken down because of snow and hail early in the morning on the 27th. Both the performers and the fans were exposed to the elements.

Telisha: When we rehearsed outside, I had on three pairs of leggings, some tights, three shirts and a down vest. ... To go from that to literally a bustier, leggings, a small skirt and some boots (for the show) and to stand there during the intro - I was like “Oh my God!” There’s ice on the steps, there’s snow on the ground.
When we came off stage, you know, you try to find a portable heater just to warm up a little bit. It came to a point where I couldn't feel my fingers one time. But you just keep going and try to do the best show ever.

  

Telisha and the JYJ dancers were very impressed by the fans who attended the showcase in Seoul.“This is really fandom right here. Because the fans were like, 'I'm freezing and I'm sitting here watching this entire show.' They were definitely troopers."

DBSKnights: Was there a difference between fans in America and fans in Korea?

Telisha: No, not really. As a whole, their fans are consistent. Whether it’s two thousand or twenty thousand, you’re still going to get that intensity regardless of if it’s in America (or Korea). ... As far as the intensity, and the pride of being a Cassie, there was no difference to me. Across the board, it's a strong support system and I know [the fans] traveled and came from all walks of life. It was amazing to see.

DBSKnights: What was Thanksgiving like in Seoul?

Telisha: It was kind of unexpected. We just walked in. … It was one of those days where we were like, “Is it Thanksgiving here or back home?” We couldn’t figure it out. And finally I was like, “Oh no, it’s Thanksgiving here.” They had taken care of us, getting a turkey – I have no idea where they got this turkey from! We had a pretty nice Thanksgiving dinner.
Jun was teaching us magic tricks backstage. He’s really good with cards and sleight of hand! We were just cracking up, like, “Oh my god!” We couldn’t figure it out. (laughs)





DBSKnights: From your tweets, it sounded like Junsu hung out with the dancers more. Was that the case?

Telisha: JJ and Jun hung out with us the most. ... Micky is amazing at disappearing. Like literally, you could be in a full on conversation and see him across the room and you look again and “Where’d Micky go? Did you see Micky? Where’d he go?” (laughs) He’s so good at vanishing! It’s like he evaporates. I remember at the after party, he did it again. We were just like, “Have you seen Micky? Okay. Wow. He’s gone.”
Definitely Jun hung out with us and so did JJ. JJ was super playful, getting on the aerialist ring and goofing off. It was super funny! (laughs) ... They were just amazing people, amazing guys to work with. Really deserving of everything that they get.

One of Telisha's favorite foods is kimchi, and when the JYJ boys discovered this, they teased her. "They thought I was kidding. But no, I really love this stuff! So every time they came out, they were like, “Teli!” – which cracks me up that they call me by my nickname – and they were like “I see you! Stop eating everybody’s food!” (laughs)"
 

 Telisha talked briefly about the JYJ boys learning English and I was struck by her great respect from them as artists. "I think it’s an extension of them communicating with their fans and having their music come across more clearly to a wider audience," she told DBSKnights. "I think it has to have been hard. … When it comes to verbalizing and expressing yourself, to not be able to – I know sometimes they were getting, you know, a little frustrated because they couldn’t express themselves. That’s what they are, they’re vocalists. But I can definitely see them learning English even better because it will give them another channel for them to reach people with their music.

 DBSKnights: Any final words for the fans of JYJ?

Telisha: For JYJ fans, I want to thank them for welcoming me and being such an amazing support group for the boys. They’re really amazing people and really amazing artists to work with. I can’t wait to do it again. I can’t to see everybody’s faces again. … I’m so overwhelmed and so overjoyed by the support that they get. And I think it’s really amazing. I loved it, I really did. And I can’t wait to experience it again.

Telisha says, "I’m super geeked to be a newfound Cassie now and so excited that everybody accepted me so well!" Please welcome her at @telishashaw. This December, Telisha will be going in to the recording studio to record with Justin Timberlake's artist Free Sol. We look forward to seeing much more from you, Telisha!

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