Over this week, it had been revealed that HoMin will extend the TONE tour to April. It will be 4 days, with 2 in Tokyo Dome and 2 in Kyocera Osaka Dome. The last date will be April 22 2012.
If you have read my earlier post on the March 28 2012 rumor, the extension of this Dome concerts would definitely crush the rumor of the "important announcement to be made on said date". Well, I was disappointed to be honest. I mean, I told myself, it is a rumor, no proof and there isn't even must writings on it, just some random appearances in people's tumbler, forums etc. But still, it did spark a very tiny glimmer of hope.
I can be a bit more delusional and think, heck, they can still announce something in March and continue fulfilling the Dome concerts up to April. By that time, tickets would have been sold out anyway. SM have nothing to lose. But, oh well, I am tired. Cassies out there, I know you are too.
This is just a short post, as I thought I ought to be responsible and update about this, in case there are readers who have read the March 28 post and is keeping their hopes high. I hope this shows stans out there, that DBSK5 fans or OT5 (how people usually refer to fans who still support all 5 boys), are actually very level headed people. Sure, we get excited over news. We squeal and spazz over awesome pics of the boys, but we do think and we act responsibly. And ultimately, we support the truth, we support all 5 boys and we do not see the need to bash either one side to bring the other side up.
U-know Yunho fighting!
Choikang Changmin fighting!
Youngwoong Jaejoong fighting!
Micky Yoochun fighting!
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Xiah Junsu fighting!
(sorry, I can't help trolling on Junsu, that's what the boys do all the time)
Saturday 7 January 2012
Wednesday 4 January 2012
January 5th...
Tomorrow, January 5th 2012, is my birthday.
All I really want, is for the boys to reunite, but I know it won't happen tomorrow T_T
January 5th, one year ago, was the day HoMin came back as TVXQ Act II. Though I have wished that I knew of this group DBSK before the so-called "split", I am glad I was still not a fan in early 2011. Imagine, having HoMin come back as TVXQ Act II on your birthday. That would be bitter sweet. Bitter because it is just the 2 of them, just Yunho and Changmin. Sweet, because, at least they are moving on with their career and not being stuck in limbo. If I had been a fan at that time, I would feel so torn and would probably be crying my eyes out. Definitely not how I want to spend my birthday.
For now, all I can wish for is, for the boys to patch up (if things did get rough in their relationship) and reunite, in the very near future...
Sorry if this post holds no meaning for you. I just had to let it out.
All I really want, is for the boys to reunite, but I know it won't happen tomorrow T_T
January 5th, one year ago, was the day HoMin came back as TVXQ Act II. Though I have wished that I knew of this group DBSK before the so-called "split", I am glad I was still not a fan in early 2011. Imagine, having HoMin come back as TVXQ Act II on your birthday. That would be bitter sweet. Bitter because it is just the 2 of them, just Yunho and Changmin. Sweet, because, at least they are moving on with their career and not being stuck in limbo. If I had been a fan at that time, I would feel so torn and would probably be crying my eyes out. Definitely not how I want to spend my birthday.
For now, all I can wish for is, for the boys to patch up (if things did get rough in their relationship) and reunite, in the very near future...
Sorry if this post holds no meaning for you. I just had to let it out.
Monday 2 January 2012
Jaejoong's Twitter Profile
Anyone who is following or have seen Jaejoong's Twitter, would see that his profile reads:
@ Mjjeje
Saturday 31 December 2011
A very short rant
The lack of updates on the JYJ vs SM lawsuit is driving me nuts. I understand civil suit could take ages but this is crazy. There don't seem to even be a date for a next hearing. Hello, that is like nothing to look forward to isn't it.
Sometimes, I really just wish the South Korean government will make all 5 boys enlist together for the military service right now and hopefully by the time they come out, damn lawsuit is over and the 5 are together again! I have to add though, they need to serve the same base, or camp or whatever you call it. I know, most fans will kill me, because it means we can't see or hear about the 5 boys for 22 months. But hey, they are Koreans, military service is mandatory, sooner or later, they have to go. And if you are a real fan, you would wait! Look at the DBSK5 fans, already more than 22 months after lawsuit, we are still waiting for a reunion.
End of rant. Thank you very much. Kamsahamnida.
Sometimes, I really just wish the South Korean government will make all 5 boys enlist together for the military service right now and hopefully by the time they come out, damn lawsuit is over and the 5 are together again! I have to add though, they need to serve the same base, or camp or whatever you call it. I know, most fans will kill me, because it means we can't see or hear about the 5 boys for 22 months. But hey, they are Koreans, military service is mandatory, sooner or later, they have to go. And if you are a real fan, you would wait! Look at the DBSK5 fans, already more than 22 months after lawsuit, we are still waiting for a reunion.
End of rant. Thank you very much. Kamsahamnida.
Friday 30 December 2011
Why HoMin Stayed
This is one sensitive topic to talk about.
Here are some possibilities:
1. There really is nothing wrong with contract terms and profit distribution, so there is no need for HoMin to leave.
2. HoMin's contracts were better than JaeChunSu. [Not sure about this, were HoMin's contracts ever released?]
3. HoMin strongly believe DBSK/ TVXQ would never have existed and become so successful if not for SM. Hence they feel the need to at least fulfill their end of the bargain. You know, SM made you and gave you success, so you stay and make money for SM til the contract ends. I know this sound very cliche, but you have to admit, if not for SM, there really wouldn't be Dong Bang Shin Ki. Yes, these 5 boys are talented, but would they have met each and form a group if not for SM? Talent is important, but it is equally important to have a big entertainment company backing you, funding you when you first start. The key words in this point are loyalty and gratitude.
4. This is part of the plan in the DBSK conspiracy hatched by the 5 boys themselves.
5. There really is something not right with contract terms and profit distribution, but HoMin does not want to go through the hassle. They rather put up with it. It's alright to earn less and just continue their dreams.
6. Family values. Their family could be against them leaving.
7. They are afraid of losing everything. They are not dumb people, they knew what SM would do to block them and ruin them if they try to nullify the contract. Whatever is happening to JaeChunSu (being blocked from TV that is) is apparent for the world to see. Quit saying the blocking not true. Slap yourself, put your bias aside, use your rational thinking and wake up! Back door pressure does exist. Not only in entertainment circle, it is EVERYWHERE!
8. They were offered slightly better contracts in exchange for staying. Their popularity & money-making ability is unquestionable, SM would give in a little bit just to hang on to the Dong Bang Dollars. Who knows, these "slightly better contracts" could have been offered to all 5, but JaeChunSu may have felt it is not enough while HoMin felt that it is acceptable?
9. They were offered something even more than just slightly better contract terms. Maybe company shares? I don't really know how well SM's share is performing but I do know SM is a clever money-making company. No doubt about that. Having some of their shares means a guaranteed source of income, even when you are no longer popular, no longer an idol, or when you go to military service. It is like an insurance, for yourself and your family. I know I sound like I am worshiping SM, but trust me, I am not, just stating facts here, from a monetary standpoint. It seems KangTa from H.O.T have some SM shares. Does that sound familiar? H.O.T & DBSK. JTL from H.O.T leaving SM & JYJ from DBSK leaving SM. Anyway, if shares are offered, there could be terms that comes with it, for example, it will only fully belong to you when your contract ends, or you need to release x number of albums before it really becomes your, or x number of concerts/ tours, or you need to earn x amount of money for company, bla bla bla.
10. They didn't think it would spiral out of control and turn into a never ending ugly lawsuit. By the time they realized, all dust have settled and it is too late to say "Let's leave". Too many things could have gotten implicated along the way.
11. They want to leave, but they also still want to do "Paradise Ranch" & "Heading To The Ground". I know this sound shaky, but it could be true. If they really joined JaeChunSu, I wonder if they could continue on with those 2 dramas. If they couldn't, they would have affected not only themselves but also the cast & crew of both productions and that is just wrong.
**Color of the text do not mean anything. Just thought using an alternating color between points may make it easier to read, since I do not space in between points.
Enough with my nonsensical ramblings above. Let's look at the statements released by HoMin in November 2009, stating that they are on SM's side.
Source from allkpop:http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/changmin_and_yunho_supports_sm
1st paragraph:
Basically it just talks about how SM is the one that made DBSK possible. They plan to keep their word on the contract and continue working with SM.
2nd paragraph:
SM is the best for DBSK
3rd paragraph:
Asking JaeChunSu to come back before it is too late and their career becomes a standstill.
4th, 5th & 6th paragraph:
Crebeau is the reason of everything and Crebeau is dodgy.
Again, we do not know if these are the sincere thoughts of HoMin or were these scripted statements. If concert talks are scripted, why not press released statements? Some things in this statement are really true and I really agree. Things like how SM is the one who created DBSK and made them so successful. Even the point which says SM is the one that knows DBSK the best. I could take a jab at that and add "knows how DBSK can make the most money". Paragraph 3 is also true. Putting aside lawsuit and everything, just looking at their career and dreams, at that point, if they want to continue as 5, the 3 need to come back before their career vanish. I repeat, putting aside lawsuit and everything. However, the world is not ideal.
Moving on paragraph 4-6, it just look like an endless jab at Crebeau. And I believe the court itself have cleared Crebeau off at a later point in time. Did anyone follow up with HoMin on their statements regarding Crebeau then? Just kidding, please spare the boys. Its these 3 paragraphs that make me feel the statements were scripted, the way it endlessly defile Crebeau's name and put all the blame on Crebeau. Besides, say if the statement were not scripted and were in fact written by HoMin themselves, from where they did get the information regarding Crebeau being the root of all evil in this whole saga? Someone from SM? They hired an investigator? Someone from Korean court? I would think it is someone from SM telling them and well, they just trusted it. Maybe they were really too tired, depressed and confused to even think, and just act accordingly to what SM wants them to. I can't even imagine how many directions they were being tugged at, at that point in time.
Something else very fishy about this is, JaeChunSu's argument were on unfair contract terms and unfair profit payouts. Yet, these weren't talked about in the statement. Anything in reference to SME are general statements about how they (SME) are the best and how the boys intend to "keep trust and promise and thus intend to stay". You see, they never explicitly say that contract terms, duration and profits were alright. In other words, they never said that the argument points of JaeChunSu were invalid. Instead, they continually point finger at Crebeau. Half of the statement is about assassinating Creaeau's credibility and image. Also, they kept reaffirming that they owed everything SM and intend to keep their promise to SM. All I see is loyalty and gratitude to SM. Whether if SM deserve the loyalty and gratitude, I am not in the position to talk about that. Only SM idols themselves have this right. They know best.
Side track: I sometimes feel that, all parties play a part in this saga and all are at fault, one way or another. All refers to SM, JaeChunSu, HoMin, AVEX and also even the media. Cynically, Crebeau may have been the biggest victim. Don't quote me on this, go do your own research. Is there any filthy rich Cassie in this world? Can you go hire an investigating & legal team to find out everything and enlighten the world? It is ok, I think I can take the truth, I have already stated many times that I do not think the 5 DBSK boys are angels with no fault at all. There ARE things we do not know.
During HoMin's comeback, there was supposedly a "Revealing Press Conference by HoMin". I actually don't see what is so revealing about that press con and whatever HoMin say. It's either I am numb already with all these dramas, or maybe its because I choose not to "read too much" into things they say.
Source from allkpop: http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/tvxq-holds-a-revealing-press-conference
My summary of what HoMin is trying to say in the "revealing" press con is as follow:
1. We really just want to jump start our career once more, please focus on our music and stop asking us about things that are not related.
2. We can't or don't want to talk about lawsuit related stuff. Spare us. It is painful.
3. We want to let everyone know, that even as 2, we will work hard and both of us are perfectly in sync with other in everything we do.
4. We are not sending hate to JaeChunSu via our music and dance. (KYHD)
5. SME FTW
Here are some possibilities:
1. There really is nothing wrong with contract terms and profit distribution, so there is no need for HoMin to leave.
2. HoMin's contracts were better than JaeChunSu. [Not sure about this, were HoMin's contracts ever released?]
3. HoMin strongly believe DBSK/ TVXQ would never have existed and become so successful if not for SM. Hence they feel the need to at least fulfill their end of the bargain. You know, SM made you and gave you success, so you stay and make money for SM til the contract ends. I know this sound very cliche, but you have to admit, if not for SM, there really wouldn't be Dong Bang Shin Ki. Yes, these 5 boys are talented, but would they have met each and form a group if not for SM? Talent is important, but it is equally important to have a big entertainment company backing you, funding you when you first start. The key words in this point are loyalty and gratitude.
4. This is part of the plan in the DBSK conspiracy hatched by the 5 boys themselves.
5. There really is something not right with contract terms and profit distribution, but HoMin does not want to go through the hassle. They rather put up with it. It's alright to earn less and just continue their dreams.
6. Family values. Their family could be against them leaving.
7. They are afraid of losing everything. They are not dumb people, they knew what SM would do to block them and ruin them if they try to nullify the contract. Whatever is happening to JaeChunSu (being blocked from TV that is) is apparent for the world to see. Quit saying the blocking not true. Slap yourself, put your bias aside, use your rational thinking and wake up! Back door pressure does exist. Not only in entertainment circle, it is EVERYWHERE!
8. They were offered slightly better contracts in exchange for staying. Their popularity & money-making ability is unquestionable, SM would give in a little bit just to hang on to the Dong Bang Dollars. Who knows, these "slightly better contracts" could have been offered to all 5, but JaeChunSu may have felt it is not enough while HoMin felt that it is acceptable?
9. They were offered something even more than just slightly better contract terms. Maybe company shares? I don't really know how well SM's share is performing but I do know SM is a clever money-making company. No doubt about that. Having some of their shares means a guaranteed source of income, even when you are no longer popular, no longer an idol, or when you go to military service. It is like an insurance, for yourself and your family. I know I sound like I am worshiping SM, but trust me, I am not, just stating facts here, from a monetary standpoint. It seems KangTa from H.O.T have some SM shares. Does that sound familiar? H.O.T & DBSK. JTL from H.O.T leaving SM & JYJ from DBSK leaving SM. Anyway, if shares are offered, there could be terms that comes with it, for example, it will only fully belong to you when your contract ends, or you need to release x number of albums before it really becomes your, or x number of concerts/ tours, or you need to earn x amount of money for company, bla bla bla.
10. They didn't think it would spiral out of control and turn into a never ending ugly lawsuit. By the time they realized, all dust have settled and it is too late to say "Let's leave". Too many things could have gotten implicated along the way.
11. They want to leave, but they also still want to do "Paradise Ranch" & "Heading To The Ground". I know this sound shaky, but it could be true. If they really joined JaeChunSu, I wonder if they could continue on with those 2 dramas. If they couldn't, they would have affected not only themselves but also the cast & crew of both productions and that is just wrong.
**Color of the text do not mean anything. Just thought using an alternating color between points may make it easier to read, since I do not space in between points.
Enough with my nonsensical ramblings above. Let's look at the statements released by HoMin in November 2009, stating that they are on SM's side.
Source from allkpop:http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/changmin_and_yunho_supports_sm
1st paragraph:
Basically it just talks about how SM is the one that made DBSK possible. They plan to keep their word on the contract and continue working with SM.
2nd paragraph:
SM is the best for DBSK
3rd paragraph:
Asking JaeChunSu to come back before it is too late and their career becomes a standstill.
4th, 5th & 6th paragraph:
Crebeau is the reason of everything and Crebeau is dodgy.
Again, we do not know if these are the sincere thoughts of HoMin or were these scripted statements. If concert talks are scripted, why not press released statements? Some things in this statement are really true and I really agree. Things like how SM is the one who created DBSK and made them so successful. Even the point which says SM is the one that knows DBSK the best. I could take a jab at that and add "knows how DBSK can make the most money". Paragraph 3 is also true. Putting aside lawsuit and everything, just looking at their career and dreams, at that point, if they want to continue as 5, the 3 need to come back before their career vanish. I repeat, putting aside lawsuit and everything. However, the world is not ideal.
Moving on paragraph 4-6, it just look like an endless jab at Crebeau. And I believe the court itself have cleared Crebeau off at a later point in time. Did anyone follow up with HoMin on their statements regarding Crebeau then? Just kidding, please spare the boys. Its these 3 paragraphs that make me feel the statements were scripted, the way it endlessly defile Crebeau's name and put all the blame on Crebeau. Besides, say if the statement were not scripted and were in fact written by HoMin themselves, from where they did get the information regarding Crebeau being the root of all evil in this whole saga? Someone from SM? They hired an investigator? Someone from Korean court? I would think it is someone from SM telling them and well, they just trusted it. Maybe they were really too tired, depressed and confused to even think, and just act accordingly to what SM wants them to. I can't even imagine how many directions they were being tugged at, at that point in time.
Something else very fishy about this is, JaeChunSu's argument were on unfair contract terms and unfair profit payouts. Yet, these weren't talked about in the statement. Anything in reference to SME are general statements about how they (SME) are the best and how the boys intend to "keep trust and promise and thus intend to stay". You see, they never explicitly say that contract terms, duration and profits were alright. In other words, they never said that the argument points of JaeChunSu were invalid. Instead, they continually point finger at Crebeau. Half of the statement is about assassinating Creaeau's credibility and image. Also, they kept reaffirming that they owed everything SM and intend to keep their promise to SM. All I see is loyalty and gratitude to SM. Whether if SM deserve the loyalty and gratitude, I am not in the position to talk about that. Only SM idols themselves have this right. They know best.
Side track: I sometimes feel that, all parties play a part in this saga and all are at fault, one way or another. All refers to SM, JaeChunSu, HoMin, AVEX and also even the media. Cynically, Crebeau may have been the biggest victim. Don't quote me on this, go do your own research. Is there any filthy rich Cassie in this world? Can you go hire an investigating & legal team to find out everything and enlighten the world? It is ok, I think I can take the truth, I have already stated many times that I do not think the 5 DBSK boys are angels with no fault at all. There ARE things we do not know.
During HoMin's comeback, there was supposedly a "Revealing Press Conference by HoMin". I actually don't see what is so revealing about that press con and whatever HoMin say. It's either I am numb already with all these dramas, or maybe its because I choose not to "read too much" into things they say.
Source from allkpop: http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/tvxq-holds-a-revealing-press-conference
My summary of what HoMin is trying to say in the "revealing" press con is as follow:
1. We really just want to jump start our career once more, please focus on our music and stop asking us about things that are not related.
2. We can't or don't want to talk about lawsuit related stuff. Spare us. It is painful.
3. We want to let everyone know, that even as 2, we will work hard and both of us are perfectly in sync with other in everything we do.
4. We are not sending hate to JaeChunSu via our music and dance. (KYHD)
5. SME FTW
[Rumor] Something about March 28 2012
Please read the title of the post at least 10 times to drill it into your head, it is regarding a rumor. So don't go calling me crazy, because I am acknowledging that this is a rumor and I am not pushing anyone to believe this is true. Heck, even I myself is feeling iffy about this.
So, some time this month, there surfaced a rumor that JYJ said, during one of their concerts, that they have an important announcement to be made on March 28, 2012. And apparrently, HoMin said the same thing. *Rolls eyes*. Errmm, what concert please? Apparently these rumor have been going around, making noises here and there, but that is it, there is neither "proof" nor further discussion to the rumor. There also isn't any "proof" to refute the rumor. So, I don't know, it sounds iffy and fishy at the same time.
And of course, the majority of the "noise" was, that the 5 would reunite on this day. According to some fans, April 2012 is when HoMin's contract with SM will end.
Why it could be true:
1. There is no smoke without fire.
2. Back in September, or was it earlier, not too sure, somewhere there I guess, there was apparently an article by a Japanese tabloid (I think tabloid) that DBSK will come back as 5 in 2012, but only limited to activity in Korea. I know, this is very eye-rolling worthy, but remember, the "split" also started as rumor. (In my delusional fan mind, they, the 5 members of DBSK have never split, so I always use the word with inverted commas).
3. Back in September also, there surfaced an article that Avex Japan and SM have approached JaeChunSu for reconciliation. I interpret that as having a settlement out of court. Again, there was no continuation to this. There was no follow up article of any sorts. That makes me feel, if it was true, JaeChunSu could really be considering it? I don't know.
4. I read in a blog that JYJ will be having concert in South America next year, from February to early March 2012.
5. HoMin will have their Tone Tour from January to March 2012. The last stop, if I didn't read wrongly, is Saitama Super Arena on March 20 2012.
Why it could be just plain rumor without an ounce of truth:
1. Which concert exactly did JaeChunSu say that? Any fancams please? Their last concert was the one in Berlin and that was in November. If they said it during that concert, why did it take so long to surface on the internet? Was it because the fans there didn't really understand what the boys were speaking? I mean, Berlin and Korean don't really jive. But then again, I find it funny that JaeChunSu would make such an important announcement only in Berlin. What about their Japanese and Korean fans? No, I am not belittling European fans, I just thought the boys would let all their fans know. Was it a slip of the tongue?
2. When did HoMin say it? I mean, what concert? They haven't have any concert, unless you count SM Town and A-Nation.
3. If they are really coming back, would they let slip of it so easily? I mean, say if they are going to announce on March 28 2012, that they will be coming back on xxx date, that means, now is not the right time to tell anyone right? Hence, they have to wait till March 28 2012. But if that is the case, everything needs to kept secret.
4. Regarding HoMin's contract with SM, well, does anyone even know when will their contract end? I never succeeded in finding out. I tried calculating, but it messed up me head even more, you will see why:
- Let's say original contract starts in 2003, original contract term was 13 years, so that would be ending in 2016. [I say 2003 because they debut on Dec 26, 2003]
- SM had apparently been ordered to reduce the terms by 3 years, so that would mean 2013.
- There was some fans who pointed out that SM was made to change their contracts to no longer than 7 years. So that mean the contract would have ended in 2010. And if this is the case, seeing how HoMin is still around, does it mean HoMin re-signed their contract with SM?
Ok, let's try another year.
- Let's say original contract starts in 2004, original contract term was 13 years, so that would be ending in 2017. [I say 2004 because their first album was in 2004]
- SM had apparently been ordered to reduce the terms by 3 years, so that would mean 2014.
- There was some fans who pointed out that SM was made to change their contracts to no longer than 7 years. So that mean the contract would have ended in 2011. And if this is the case, seeing how HoMin is still around, does it mean HoMin re-signed their contract with SM?
5. Some fans also pointed out that in order to wrap up the contract, an album need to be released, followed with 6 months promotion. Errrm....KYHD was back in January 2012, 6 months have long passed.
*Near mad condition*
So here's an attempt of coming out with a fairy-tale assumption. Just stay with me, or if you can't, hit the X at the top right corner, or the X on the tab with this blog opened.
1. Very Important Assumption: JaeChunSu & HoMin really did say that they have an important announcement to be made on March 28, 2012.
2. The news took long enough to surface, because well, maybe it was an announcement made in Korea or Japan and errm, well, either Bigeast or K-Cassies was trying to safeguard this information so that nothing would hinder the announcement. But somehow, it got leaked out. Maybe the leak was accidental. Or maybe, there were progress in certain issues which makes it alright for this information to be "leaked" out on purpose. You know, to make some noise.
3. Maybe HoMin's contract really did end in 2011, but they need to fulfill the "release an album and promote for 6 months" clause, hence they are still around.
4. Relating to above point, we will have to take it that, a Japanese album still counts as an album. TONE was released in September 2011. TONE tour ends in March 2012, that makes it 6 months alright.
5. The news about Avex and SM wanting reconciliation could have been true. And that offer might have been taken by JaeChunSu. HoMin to be able to leave peacefully and rejoin JaeChunSu could have been part of the terms in reconciliation.
6. I know it sounds weird that SM will be willing to let HoMin leave, but then again, it is not like SM only have TVXQ. Look, they are even going to debut EXO next year. Besides, I do not think SM have very good chances of winning the lawsuit. No I am not being delusional, but from the looks of it, SM do not seem to have much evidence on their side. They are not even able to provide damn accounting books to proof that they did not shortchange the DBSK boys. They have been anal about the lawsuit for 2 years, but it has got to end. Losing the lawsuit in the court is catastrophic and damaging, both to their reputation and financial. Isn't it better to just let the 2 exit gracefully, end the suit and move on. SM really do not need more flack than it already received. Of course, this is said with the assumption that HoMin is staying purely to honor the term of the contract.
Phew...seriously, I am really still very iffy about this rumor. [Means, I really don't think it is true at all]. Simply because:
1. There is no proof either said anything about having an important announcement to be made on March 28 2012. Frankly, if this point cannot be verified, everything else is irrelevant.
2. Even if the above point can be verified as true, it could really be an announcement for a new album T_T
But again, somethings really make me feel fishy about it:
1. How it so happens that TONE tour ends on March 20 2012. If TONE tour ends on say, March 30 2012, then the rumor can be swept off easily.
2. As if TONE tour is not enough, today I read about JaeChunSu's concert in South America, from Feb to early March 2012. Oh my, coincidence or what?
3. The fact that release of TONE in Sep 2011 and conclusion of TONE tour in March 2012 is 6 months
Well, don't get your hopes too high. Nothing much you can do anyway, besides waiting...and going nuts and emotional in the process.
P.S: I really want to get started on writing the Yunjae post. But, gosh, I wonder if I can do it. It's like there is so much to it, but then in the end, to put down to words, could proof to be so difficult.
So, some time this month, there surfaced a rumor that JYJ said, during one of their concerts, that they have an important announcement to be made on March 28, 2012. And apparrently, HoMin said the same thing. *Rolls eyes*. Errmm, what concert please? Apparently these rumor have been going around, making noises here and there, but that is it, there is neither "proof" nor further discussion to the rumor. There also isn't any "proof" to refute the rumor. So, I don't know, it sounds iffy and fishy at the same time.
And of course, the majority of the "noise" was, that the 5 would reunite on this day. According to some fans, April 2012 is when HoMin's contract with SM will end.
Why it could be true:
1. There is no smoke without fire.
2. Back in September, or was it earlier, not too sure, somewhere there I guess, there was apparently an article by a Japanese tabloid (I think tabloid) that DBSK will come back as 5 in 2012, but only limited to activity in Korea. I know, this is very eye-rolling worthy, but remember, the "split" also started as rumor. (In my delusional fan mind, they, the 5 members of DBSK have never split, so I always use the word with inverted commas).
3. Back in September also, there surfaced an article that Avex Japan and SM have approached JaeChunSu for reconciliation. I interpret that as having a settlement out of court. Again, there was no continuation to this. There was no follow up article of any sorts. That makes me feel, if it was true, JaeChunSu could really be considering it? I don't know.
4. I read in a blog that JYJ will be having concert in South America next year, from February to early March 2012.
5. HoMin will have their Tone Tour from January to March 2012. The last stop, if I didn't read wrongly, is Saitama Super Arena on March 20 2012.
Why it could be just plain rumor without an ounce of truth:
1. Which concert exactly did JaeChunSu say that? Any fancams please? Their last concert was the one in Berlin and that was in November. If they said it during that concert, why did it take so long to surface on the internet? Was it because the fans there didn't really understand what the boys were speaking? I mean, Berlin and Korean don't really jive. But then again, I find it funny that JaeChunSu would make such an important announcement only in Berlin. What about their Japanese and Korean fans? No, I am not belittling European fans, I just thought the boys would let all their fans know. Was it a slip of the tongue?
2. When did HoMin say it? I mean, what concert? They haven't have any concert, unless you count SM Town and A-Nation.
3. If they are really coming back, would they let slip of it so easily? I mean, say if they are going to announce on March 28 2012, that they will be coming back on xxx date, that means, now is not the right time to tell anyone right? Hence, they have to wait till March 28 2012. But if that is the case, everything needs to kept secret.
4. Regarding HoMin's contract with SM, well, does anyone even know when will their contract end? I never succeeded in finding out. I tried calculating, but it messed up me head even more, you will see why:
- Let's say original contract starts in 2003, original contract term was 13 years, so that would be ending in 2016. [I say 2003 because they debut on Dec 26, 2003]
- SM had apparently been ordered to reduce the terms by 3 years, so that would mean 2013.
- There was some fans who pointed out that SM was made to change their contracts to no longer than 7 years. So that mean the contract would have ended in 2010. And if this is the case, seeing how HoMin is still around, does it mean HoMin re-signed their contract with SM?
Ok, let's try another year.
- Let's say original contract starts in 2004, original contract term was 13 years, so that would be ending in 2017. [I say 2004 because their first album was in 2004]
- SM had apparently been ordered to reduce the terms by 3 years, so that would mean 2014.
- There was some fans who pointed out that SM was made to change their contracts to no longer than 7 years. So that mean the contract would have ended in 2011. And if this is the case, seeing how HoMin is still around, does it mean HoMin re-signed their contract with SM?
5. Some fans also pointed out that in order to wrap up the contract, an album need to be released, followed with 6 months promotion. Errrm....KYHD was back in January 2012, 6 months have long passed.
*Near mad condition*
So here's an attempt of coming out with a fairy-tale assumption. Just stay with me, or if you can't, hit the X at the top right corner, or the X on the tab with this blog opened.
1. Very Important Assumption: JaeChunSu & HoMin really did say that they have an important announcement to be made on March 28, 2012.
2. The news took long enough to surface, because well, maybe it was an announcement made in Korea or Japan and errm, well, either Bigeast or K-Cassies was trying to safeguard this information so that nothing would hinder the announcement. But somehow, it got leaked out. Maybe the leak was accidental. Or maybe, there were progress in certain issues which makes it alright for this information to be "leaked" out on purpose. You know, to make some noise.
3. Maybe HoMin's contract really did end in 2011, but they need to fulfill the "release an album and promote for 6 months" clause, hence they are still around.
4. Relating to above point, we will have to take it that, a Japanese album still counts as an album. TONE was released in September 2011. TONE tour ends in March 2012, that makes it 6 months alright.
5. The news about Avex and SM wanting reconciliation could have been true. And that offer might have been taken by JaeChunSu. HoMin to be able to leave peacefully and rejoin JaeChunSu could have been part of the terms in reconciliation.
6. I know it sounds weird that SM will be willing to let HoMin leave, but then again, it is not like SM only have TVXQ. Look, they are even going to debut EXO next year. Besides, I do not think SM have very good chances of winning the lawsuit. No I am not being delusional, but from the looks of it, SM do not seem to have much evidence on their side. They are not even able to provide damn accounting books to proof that they did not shortchange the DBSK boys. They have been anal about the lawsuit for 2 years, but it has got to end. Losing the lawsuit in the court is catastrophic and damaging, both to their reputation and financial. Isn't it better to just let the 2 exit gracefully, end the suit and move on. SM really do not need more flack than it already received. Of course, this is said with the assumption that HoMin is staying purely to honor the term of the contract.
Phew...seriously, I am really still very iffy about this rumor. [Means, I really don't think it is true at all]. Simply because:
1. There is no proof either said anything about having an important announcement to be made on March 28 2012. Frankly, if this point cannot be verified, everything else is irrelevant.
2. Even if the above point can be verified as true, it could really be an announcement for a new album T_T
But again, somethings really make me feel fishy about it:
1. How it so happens that TONE tour ends on March 20 2012. If TONE tour ends on say, March 30 2012, then the rumor can be swept off easily.
2. As if TONE tour is not enough, today I read about JaeChunSu's concert in South America, from Feb to early March 2012. Oh my, coincidence or what?
3. The fact that release of TONE in Sep 2011 and conclusion of TONE tour in March 2012 is 6 months
Well, don't get your hopes too high. Nothing much you can do anyway, besides waiting...and going nuts and emotional in the process.
P.S: I really want to get started on writing the Yunjae post. But, gosh, I wonder if I can do it. It's like there is so much to it, but then in the end, to put down to words, could proof to be so difficult.
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Random Super Junior and some random reference to DBSK
I've mentioned Super Junior in a previous post, when I talked about Hankyung. Some things I have already mentioned but I need to reiterate here as I do not want to step on ELF's toes (not because I think ELFs are barbarian and I fear them, but because, as sappy as it sound, I feel for them. They lost Hankyung and it seems Kibum is "missing" too?). So the things are:
1. I don't know much about Super Junior
2. They used to have 13 members I guess? And then Hankyung left, Kibum got kidnapped by aliens, Heechul is in army now, so is Kangin.
3. I've read something about a certain Henry and Zhoumi being the 14th and 15th member? (So sorry if I got it wrong.)
4. I don't care much about Super Junior, not because I hate them or think they suck, but simply, my heart and mind is fully occupied with the DBSK boys. And seriously, looking at SJ, having members leaving and such, I don't think my heart can weather it. Yes, I still cry about the DBSK boys, I am weak like that and I admit it.
So yes, I was surfing Youtube as usual, since it is the year end holidays and I am just chilling out at home (yeap, got back to my hometown). And I came across 2 video clips which made me cry. They are not DBSK video clips mind you.
The 1st clip was from Super Junior's concert, Super Show in Beijing 2010. The clip says 20100123, so 2010 it is. Sorry, like I say, I really don't know much about Super Junior, so I'll just take what the clip says to be the truth. In the clip, they were performing a song called Shining Star. It was a fancam which focused on HeeChul. HeeChul was sobbing. Well, at first the fancam was quite far off, so I have no idea if HeeChul started crying from the beginning. But he was fidgety with his face and he took of his spectacles. Then at around 3:22, the fancam zoomed in and you can see clearly HeeChul is kind of sobbing and trying to fight back the tears. I think he is genuinely fighting back his tears. If you are someone who cries frequently and frequently try to hide the tears, you would know. Fidgety movement around the face are signs of fighting back tears too. I do that, tuck my hair in, run my finger over my forehead or nose, doing something awkward, these are all little distractions I try to do, hoping the tears swimming in my eyes will not flow. Around 3:43, you can see HeeChul can no longer control himself and starts sobbing. I don't care about HeeChul, but seeing him like that, broke my heart. When I read comments, turns out it was their first concert without Hankyung and it seems Hankyung and HeeChul are really deep. They are even known as the HanChul couple. I didn't bother investigating that, one YunJae in DBSK is enough to kill my brain cells. But nevertheless, couple or not, I believe they are at the very least, very very good friends, brothers and bandmates. Why did he cry? Because he missed Hankyung, simple as that. I actually applaud HeeChul for doing that. He was able to let out all the pent up unhappiness and fans who saw that will know he doesn't hate or blame Hankyung. Some times, I really wish to see Yunho or Changmin doing that. I know, I know, there was a Balloons performance where Yunh0 & Changmin sang with SHINee and Yunho looks like he is about to break. Yes, but he didn't in the end. Leader-shii, don't be so sad on yourself. If not for Cassiopeia, if not for JaeChunSu, do it for yourself. We told you many times, it is alright to cry. At least we know what are you thinking. Stop blocking off everyone. Sometimes I wonder, perhaps even Changmin does not know what Yunho is thinking, even if he works with him and stays with him. But dear Heechul, even though I am not a fan of yours or Super Junior, I sincerely hope you don't need to be sad like that again. No one deserves to be, idol or not. I hope there is a way for you and Hankyung to relive the friendship, the brotherhood, whatever that you have held dear to your heart. Here's the clip if you are interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3TdVtI1LXs&feature=related
*Wipes tears*
Moving on, 2nd clip. Again, a clip of Super Junior. This time it is during Dream Concert 2010. The SJ members were saying hi and introducing themselves. Leader Leeteuk was the last. After he introduced himself, he proceeded to say, "I'm Kibum, I'm Hankyung, I'm Kangin" while jumping from one empty spot to the next empty spot. A simple gesture it is. But I am touched. I wished Yunho could have done that and say "I'm Junsu, I'm Jaejoong, I'm Yoochun". But it never happened. For a whole year he and Changmin came back, these 3 names are like taboo. Sometimes I wonder, is Leeteuk a better leader than Yunho? I am not bashing Yunho ok, I like him. He and Jaejoong are the number 1 for me. Maybe this is partly why I took the "split" really bad. If the ones I like are say Jaejoong & Junsu, I might have just easily let go of HoMin and moved on. Or if I had liked only Yunho, I would have easily let go of JaeChunSu. But no, fate will have it that I like the "star-crossed" band members. Le sigh...
Here's the clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HByxpBtVdG0&feature=related
Lastly, to the ELFs, I am not lying when I said I feel for you. It doesn't matter that some people think SJ had 13 members, and 1 or 2 leaving is no big deal because there is still 10-11 left. No! That is not how it works. Even if 1 leave, it is still sad.
1. I don't know much about Super Junior
2. They used to have 13 members I guess? And then Hankyung left, Kibum got kidnapped by aliens, Heechul is in army now, so is Kangin.
3. I've read something about a certain Henry and Zhoumi being the 14th and 15th member? (So sorry if I got it wrong.)
4. I don't care much about Super Junior, not because I hate them or think they suck, but simply, my heart and mind is fully occupied with the DBSK boys. And seriously, looking at SJ, having members leaving and such, I don't think my heart can weather it. Yes, I still cry about the DBSK boys, I am weak like that and I admit it.
So yes, I was surfing Youtube as usual, since it is the year end holidays and I am just chilling out at home (yeap, got back to my hometown). And I came across 2 video clips which made me cry. They are not DBSK video clips mind you.
The 1st clip was from Super Junior's concert, Super Show in Beijing 2010. The clip says 20100123, so 2010 it is. Sorry, like I say, I really don't know much about Super Junior, so I'll just take what the clip says to be the truth. In the clip, they were performing a song called Shining Star. It was a fancam which focused on HeeChul. HeeChul was sobbing. Well, at first the fancam was quite far off, so I have no idea if HeeChul started crying from the beginning. But he was fidgety with his face and he took of his spectacles. Then at around 3:22, the fancam zoomed in and you can see clearly HeeChul is kind of sobbing and trying to fight back the tears. I think he is genuinely fighting back his tears. If you are someone who cries frequently and frequently try to hide the tears, you would know. Fidgety movement around the face are signs of fighting back tears too. I do that, tuck my hair in, run my finger over my forehead or nose, doing something awkward, these are all little distractions I try to do, hoping the tears swimming in my eyes will not flow. Around 3:43, you can see HeeChul can no longer control himself and starts sobbing. I don't care about HeeChul, but seeing him like that, broke my heart. When I read comments, turns out it was their first concert without Hankyung and it seems Hankyung and HeeChul are really deep. They are even known as the HanChul couple. I didn't bother investigating that, one YunJae in DBSK is enough to kill my brain cells. But nevertheless, couple or not, I believe they are at the very least, very very good friends, brothers and bandmates. Why did he cry? Because he missed Hankyung, simple as that. I actually applaud HeeChul for doing that. He was able to let out all the pent up unhappiness and fans who saw that will know he doesn't hate or blame Hankyung. Some times, I really wish to see Yunho or Changmin doing that. I know, I know, there was a Balloons performance where Yunh0 & Changmin sang with SHINee and Yunho looks like he is about to break. Yes, but he didn't in the end. Leader-shii, don't be so sad on yourself. If not for Cassiopeia, if not for JaeChunSu, do it for yourself. We told you many times, it is alright to cry. At least we know what are you thinking. Stop blocking off everyone. Sometimes I wonder, perhaps even Changmin does not know what Yunho is thinking, even if he works with him and stays with him. But dear Heechul, even though I am not a fan of yours or Super Junior, I sincerely hope you don't need to be sad like that again. No one deserves to be, idol or not. I hope there is a way for you and Hankyung to relive the friendship, the brotherhood, whatever that you have held dear to your heart. Here's the clip if you are interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3TdVtI1LXs&feature=related
*Wipes tears*
Moving on, 2nd clip. Again, a clip of Super Junior. This time it is during Dream Concert 2010. The SJ members were saying hi and introducing themselves. Leader Leeteuk was the last. After he introduced himself, he proceeded to say, "I'm Kibum, I'm Hankyung, I'm Kangin" while jumping from one empty spot to the next empty spot. A simple gesture it is. But I am touched. I wished Yunho could have done that and say "I'm Junsu, I'm Jaejoong, I'm Yoochun". But it never happened. For a whole year he and Changmin came back, these 3 names are like taboo. Sometimes I wonder, is Leeteuk a better leader than Yunho? I am not bashing Yunho ok, I like him. He and Jaejoong are the number 1 for me. Maybe this is partly why I took the "split" really bad. If the ones I like are say Jaejoong & Junsu, I might have just easily let go of HoMin and moved on. Or if I had liked only Yunho, I would have easily let go of JaeChunSu. But no, fate will have it that I like the "star-crossed" band members. Le sigh...
Here's the clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HByxpBtVdG0&feature=related
Lastly, to the ELFs, I am not lying when I said I feel for you. It doesn't matter that some people think SJ had 13 members, and 1 or 2 leaving is no big deal because there is still 10-11 left. No! That is not how it works. Even if 1 leave, it is still sad.
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