QTV to Air “Sungkyunkwan Scandal : The Movie”

Celebrating the first anniversary of the popular KBS drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal,” cable channel QTVwill air “Sungkyunkwan Scandal : The Movie” on Sept 10.

The two-hour movie is a re-creation of the 20 episodes of the drama and will also feature recent interviews with the four main leads: Park Yoo Chun (as Lee Seon Joon), Park Min Young (as Kim Yoon Hee), Yoo Ah In(as Moon Jae Shin) and Song Joong Ki (as Gu Yong Ha), also known in the drama as the “Jalgeum Quartet” (“quartet made up of outstanding talents”). There will also be NG cuts of Park Yoo Chun that have never been revealed before.

Yoo Ah In said, “Recently I’ve been re-watching Sungkyunkwan Scandal on QTV and it brings back many old memories. I’m looking forward to watching the movie version on QTV during Chuseok.”

Jo Sung Kyung, production head of QTV said, “As a drama so popular that fans proudly called themselves a ‘SungS Fan,’ I feel that it is very meaningful to do this to commemorate its first anniversary. Despite the busy schedules of the main leads, they agreed readily to do the interviews for the ’1st Anniversary of Sungkyunkwan Scandal,’ and I’m very thankful to them.”

He added, “Together with the movie version, there will also be additional footage of behind-the-scenes that have never been revealed before, which I’m sure the fans will look forward to.”

QTV is a cable channel specialising in factual and reality entertainment and is a joint venture between Turner Broadcasting System, Inc and JoongAng Ilbo’s affiliate, ISPLUS.

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110718 Has JYJ Became The Symbol Of Injustice?‏

Before the commence of JYJ’s topic, there are a few preconditional claims that have to be announced. This is because although the topic that I want to discuss starts with JYJ but the gist of the whole topic is not just about JYJ.

(JaeTime’s T/N: It meant that the discussion and thoughts from the commotion with regards to Korean entertainment agencies and unfair law judgment through the regrouping of JYJ and the lawsuit dispute.)

Preconditional Claim 1: JYJ are idols

JYJ is a new group formed comprising of TVXQ’s Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and Hero Jaejoong, who left the group. TVXQ has attained the highest spot in the idol industry. This is a status achieved by all members of TVXQ and as an idol, they have their significance and their appearance would meant a significant meaning. Of course at the same time where they have their group of loyal fans, anti-fans would be present as well. 

Therefore upon any appearance of JYJ-relevant topics, the personal judgement of the issue, fans’ and bystanders’ views have to be clearly differentiated. I do not want to simply discuss about JYJ but to direct at the things happening right now and to talk about my views. Therefore before the beginning of discussion of this issue, We have to understand the slight bias that is present in the term ‘idol’.

Preconditional Claim 2: JYJ are wealthy

JYJ have accumulated lots of wealth. This can be known from the assets that were pronounced in news articles. But the main point of the problem is the unfair contract lawsuit between them and SM. Many people think that given the enormous wealth that JYJ had gotten yet the decision to sue the company was nothing different from being a ungrateful betrayer, with the lack of appreciation towards the company’s initial training for them and instead sarcastically said that themselves are slaves. Whether the truth to this is such, I am not in the position to say anything. But this issue is simple, whether their contract is justifiable or not, the court has its judgment. How much has the trio earned as members of TVXQ, there is no way to certify it now. Stealing 50 thousand away from 100 thousand is the same nature as stealing 50 thousand from 1 million. Because to someone who have earned 1 million, losing that 50 thousand, he would still feel unease.

Thus with these two preconditional claims, no matter they are wealthy people or betrayers, there are no basis. “How will the law be judging it?” This is the most important. Therefore before any conclusion is out, there should not be any clear judgment passed on them. Be it from ethical or law point of view, there are a lot of injustice towards the current JYJ. The weirdest that happened in JYJ’s activities was the unability to appear in news articles, television dramas and not able to participate in variety programmes, in addition to the frequent “sudden cancellation without a reason” incidents. The trio of JYJ recorded QTV’s programme in 24 hours and in the end this programme was unable to be broadcasted by QTV itself. Park Yoochun, who was supposed to attend KBS’s Win Win was canceled, together with this time’s “sudden cancellation” of Jeju island promotional performance even though the receipt of the cue sheet.

Not only such, on normal circumstances when a new drama is due to be broadcasted, the cast of the drama would appear in many variety shows for promotional purposes. But in ‘Miss Ripley’ situation, there are no interview of production company’s press conference from the start, and no appearance of the cast appearing on variety shows such as ‘Come To Play’.

Appearing in drama and news but nowhere to be seen in the entertainment circle, this is obviously an incomprehensible issue. Of course there would be such a situation where fans would express that it is the doing of a certain agency preventing the broadcast, but as the “agency” did not reveal anything, there would not be thoughts of accusations or suspect of the certain agency.

On the contrary, I think the problem lies with the broadcasting company. Because the television company or the news agency would invite guests to make their programmes more interesting. As for drama, the cast’s participation in variety shows would definitely allow the drama to be sold overseas with a higher price.

But the situation of Jeju’s promotional performance is completely different. With them being appointed as ambassadors, they have greatly influenced the promotional effects but was yet omitted in performance. The sudden cancellation was incomprehensible, especially when the schedule was already confirmed. There are lots of overseas fans who have planned to fly over to Korea for this public performance and this has worsen the problem. It feels so regretful especially when this happened in national-managed broadcasting company KBS.

Pre-appointed ambassadors scheduled performance was yet suddenly canceled without any special reason, this is obviously an injustice issue. Gaining the promotional effects and omitting them in the end, this shows the vile side of the establishment. This has to be brought up together with the harm inflicted to many fans. This is not what a national-managed television company should do.

The invisible backdoor pressure rumours were unbelievable. It is obvious that there is special reason and this reason have caused the cancellation. Before any judgment by the court is passed, there should not be any obstruction to their entertainment activities. Korea is a lawful country. In Korea, it is unimaginable to know of power who disregard law and there are no way to confirm if such power existed. If they say that there are not outside pressure, then wouldn’t it be impossible to stop the broadcasting based on one’s effort?

Therefore I hoped that KBS television company will give a proper explanation to this sudden cancellation of JYJ’s broadcasting. What is the exact reason for canceling JYJ’s broadcast. I hoped to receive a convincible reason.

Hopefully KBS can relay to the public the message that “Republic of Korea is a lawful society and there are no injustice.” If KBS’s reason is not convincible, that would be very regretful, very pitiful. This proves that under the law of our Republic of Korea, there are still certain power existing or that KBS has to depend on certain establishment’s power to produce programmes. If it is really so, then undoubtedly, JYJ has bear the injustice sacrifice and they have became the symbol of injustice.

source: mediaus+JaeTime
trans by: rachui@sharingyoochun

110327 Emperor Jaejoong

Recently on community bulletin board, the photo of Kim Jaejoong who was in emperor outfit had garnered fans attention.

Kim Jaejoong who dressed in golden yellow Hanbok which enriched with fine embroidery, seemed to be proud of himself. Being set off by his black hair, his flawless skin looked even more attractive.
The photo is said to be taken from Cable TV QTV 'JYJ REAL' which suddenly had its broadcast cancelled earlier on.

Many netizens who saw the photo responded, 'Not everyone can match with this clothes, really suitable' and 'the screen and its colour are custom-made? The feeling is good.' giving some good responses.

In addition, some of them leaving comments expressed that, 'Feel regret can't see the recorded show' and 'Hopefully can see it as soon as possible'

Credits: TVXQBaidu + Morning! JJ

Trans by: LoveInTheIce@DBSKnights

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110311 JYJ Rejected ‘Radio Paradise’ Appearance Controversy “We Don’t Intentionally Avoid the Appearance”

JYJ’s rejection to appearance request on KBS Cool FM ‘Yoo Hee Yeol’s Radio Paradise’ sparks another public controversies.

On March 9th at dawn ‘Radio Heaven’ PD held a TVXQ & JYJ special airing during the radio’s program ‘Midnight Restaurant’. Yoon Sang-hyun PD said, “These days some people keep talking about TVXQ which builds JYJ fans while the opposite party also claim that it’s JYJ who builds TVXQ fans, there was a strange atmosphere exists. Therefore on today’s ‘Midnight Restaurant’ let’s decorate the show by listening alternately to the songs between the two teams TVXQ and JYJ.”

During the broadcast Yoon Sang-hyun PD revealed, “‘Radio Heaven’ has made phonecalls with JYJ manager a few times to talk about broadcast instructions for regular appearance, yet in the end they couldn’t make it.” arousing the curiosity of JYJ’s fans.

Currently JYJ is not in the situation where they can have group activities broadcast smoothly. Earlier this year JYJ was dipped into another controversy when their scheduled reality show program that was about to air in cable channel QTV was put to a halt. Considering such situation, the act of JYJ’s party to reject appearance in a popular radio program has been drawing a lot of attention.

JYJ representative explained to Newsen via phonecall, “At this point, I really don’t understand why this appearance request story got distorted, but we never avoid this appearance request intentionally. Whether or not an artist are able to appear on a show, there should be many various reasons behind, while when an artist are unable to attend despite being requested, it’s just an usual situation.”

“JYJ is craving for broadcast appearances and highly desires for chances to have broadcast activities. However, at these times starting from January the members have been committed in frequent overseas activities, for example Kim Junsu with his musical activities schedule, thus it’s impossible for them to make the appearance.” he said, “There seems to be a misunderstanding during the communication process. If the program fits the group’s images and schedule, we will be willing to appear at anytime.”

credit: Newsen
trans: sharingyoochun.net

Park Chan Jong "Cancellation of JYJ's Broadcast Issue, Taking Legal Action Review"

 

Lawyer Park ChanJong, with regards to cable channel QTV's exemption of 'JYJ Reality Program' from the program listing had expressed that, "The opponent management agency (SM Entertainment) is kind of strong that's why the broadcasting company seems to have backed out." and "After having observe a little more about the situation, we'll decide whether or not to take legal actions."

"KCC (Korea Communication Commission) has the obligation to rectify unfair practices"

Lawyer Park, through an interview with NewDaily on the 3rd, has asserted that, "Although the current lawsuit is still on-going, one can tell from a common-sense point of view that one month ago the program that was still under previewing was exclaimed to be unsuitable for broadcasting with reasons that don't make sense could be the result of external pressure." and "With regards to this situation, KCC has to take measures to rectify this issue through impartial investigation and supporting with rightful evidence that can be accepted."

Lawyer Park said, "With regards to the issue that there has been obvious unfair practices that has taken place,
I shall await the rightful action to be taken by KCC and, if within this week there has been no such action taken, I'd consider to take legal actions."

Lawyer Park stressed that, "Because it is a government instituation, it is a place that is obligated to rectify any unfair practices, if they cannot fulfill an obligated responsibility like this, eventually, common people like us have to stand out." and "the priority issue is to investigate if this particular broadcast company has been under any kind of external pressure or instructions."

Initially, from February onwards, QTV was supposed to broadcast "JYJ's Real24" which consist of in-dept of JYJ's everyday life and their recent situation . QTV has, for the period of the past month, been premiering widely about the broadcast of "JYJ's Real24" through teasers and twitter.

However, even when February is coming to an end, "JYJ's Real 24" was not being broadcasted and towards reports who have been questioning about the broadcast, QTV explained, "There are still issues about the broadcasting copyrights that has yet to be resolved." and "Inevitably, it has passed the date to be broadcasted but, there's no reason that the broadcast will be cancelled."

CJes Entertainment "We received the impossibility of broadcasting from QTV" 

But on the 1st, JYJ's management company CJeS said," JYJ's Real24" was initially scheduled to be broadcasted from February but today we received from QTV saying it is impossible to broadcast the program." and "what QTV has filmed will be passed on to CJeS Entertainment and we will try our best to show the contents that have been filmed at the fastest possible date to the fans." This has disappointed fans who have anticipated so much of the program.

As the controversy gets bigger, QTV exclaimed, "'JYJ's Real24' that was originally scheduled to be broadcasted during February was unable to be broadcasted due to circumstance of the broadcast center." and "We are sorry for any inconvenience caused due to the incorrect information about the broadcast."

Talks around some of JYJ fans who have been concerned about this issue reasoned, "It could be explained that QTV who was so certain that there will be no cancellation of the program had a 180 degrees change of attitude was because there has been an external pressure that caused this program to be withdrawn."

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment and QTV who has been pestered by JYJ fans about sayings of external pressure commented about the omission of the broadcast saying, "There wasn't any external pressure or restriction at all."

On the 3rd, CJeS Entertainment said through NewDaily, "Many fans have been waiting for the broadcast of this show. We truely felt that it's such a pity that the program was said to be unable to be broadcasted." and "however, at the beginning the with a favourable intention that QTV had decided to broadcast 'JYJ's Real 24', it is of no use now that we confont or do we have intention to investigate who is to blame but to try out best to show what has been filmed to the fans soonest possible."

Source: JYJ (Junsu Jaejung Yuchun Facebook Page)