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A DBSK fan protest from years ago.

International JYJ Fans Stand United Against KBS

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Written by On July 29, 2011

A DBSK fan protest from years ago.

 

It’s nice to see the youth is fighting for something in which they believe. It doesn’t always have to be about war, civil rights and debt ceilings. Sometimes it’s about the right you have to see your favorite entertainers on TV.

As many know KBS has been under the thumb of SM and not allowing JYJ to appear on any of their programs. Things came to a head when, according to JYJ_PH and JYJ_love, they “cancelled JYJ’s public television appearance in connection with the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World promotional campaign for Jeju Island.” Once again the corruption in Korea’s entertainment system makes itself evident and, once again, fans are saying enough.

KBS’ deception, extortion, theft and collusion with external forces come at the expense of international consumers of the Korean Wave, many of whom are suffering prejudicial financial damages as a result of KBS’ unlawful and unilateral decision.

While I was never the biggest DBSK fan, I respected the boys’ decision to get out of an unsavory contract and realize their worth as an entity separate from SM. This hasn’t worked out well for them as of yet, with the disastrous American leg of their world tour (they couldn’t make any profit) and limited presence on variety shows;  KBS isn’t making it any easier. I believe in what their fans are doing, standing up The Man.

The best part of these fans speaking up is that they are international fans. And if you remember, KBS released a ridiculous statement claiming that having JYJ on their channel was a disruption and taint of the Hallyu wave. By international fans standing up and saying, “actually, YOU are messing with the hallyu wave, KBS” it turns the already idiotic logic on it’s head.

Parts of the letter are  rather too intense for the matter at hand, but when all is said and done, what is happening to JYJ indicates a bigger problem that needs to be addressed and any attempt to point it out is beneficial.

Go here for full text. And for another opinion on the JYJ mess, check this out.

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  • eh

    Idiotic move on their part as in KBS. There was a lot riding on the fact JYJ was going to be there. I’m glad for the outcry both home and internationally. Sometimes these corporations forget who pay them.

  • ari

    Nice movin’ girls.

  • pinky

    I’m pretty sure the fans in the picture aren’t Cassies. Why would they hold yellow balloons?

    • heyhey

      They could be former cassies and current JYJ fans and not HoMin fans since Yunho and Changmin stayed with SM Ent. and took the name for themselves…”If a few birds leave the flock, its still a flock”… :(

      • pinky

        No… This picture is pretty old, I mean, I’ve seen it before about 2-3 years ago and someone said that they’re fans of another band, Sechskies, and their fanclub color is yellow…

  • http://www.facebook.com SUPERFANN1

    wow! the fans are amasing

  • tvxqfangirl85

    Although this post isn’t exactly informative and borders on the line of rhetoric, I have to say it sure does put to rest KBS and certain other people’s assertions that JYJ aren’t internationally popular. The truth of the matter is that if their international fans weren’t heavily involved in this fiasco, most people in Korea wouldn’t care. However, as we know Korea takes their brand image quite seriously and this has put a blemish on it. Even non-JYJ fans all over the world, a Jeju Senator and citizens of Jeju are demanding that KBS take responsibility for their unprofessional handling of this situation which not only affected JYJ but their international fans who incurred financial damages in order to fly to Jeju to see JYJ perform at this event. The issue is not just about JYJ, it’s about the bribery, collusion and other unsavory things that have been going on in the Korean Entertainment Industry which has been left unchecked. They may want to fix these aspects before trying to export Kpop globally.

  • Huh

    Well I must say huh! I’ve never listened there music, but I do like them. Ive followed their…what can be the right term to deem this situation they’ve been going through? IDK. But i’ve been following it. I already sided with the 3 boys, because although the other 2 members of their group decided to stay with the company–thats what they wanted–doest mean that the 3 who walked away didn’t have valid reasons to do so. Whether or not something works for you is inevitably up to YOU. It didn’t work for JYJ so they left. Sucks for fans because they arent together with the other 2, but they chose their paths. I dont think what JYJ did is wrong, but as the other writer(Im very sorry I didn’t look at your name to give you proper credit)said in the other JYJ post “JYJ getting out of their contract means getting out and going against the workings of the Kpop entertainment industry”. It all comes down to having your say. From what they ave been going through, its pretty clear that their old management has very powerful influence over the business. But that doesnt mean that they should give up. They did nothing wrong. Sure your having broadcast troubles, but hey screw them. All you gotta do is get on youtube. Broadcast for your fans. There wont be any lightings and pretty stage when your singing live, but they will definitely have you. Make music videos and im sure your current management will know how to helpp you turn a profit. BUT screw those stations. If they wanna be controlled and what not, then thats them.

    • tvxqfangirl85

      The thing about JYJ is not that they don’t have any money or a place to perform because they’ve been doing pretty well for themselves, outside of Korea. How sad is it that other people love and accept them but not their own country?

  • Ho There

    But I heard that this photo is from H.O.T era, and they’re H.O.T fans…

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