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Ok I know they go by TVXQ but there's only DBSK in our labels.... so DBSK it is! :)


WOW i was totally blown away by this MV. It is so freaking powerful/fierce, and the choreography, just wow! I love clean moves/choreography and this dance was just great. !!!!!!!!! Also, I spot the matrix stuff/cameras that were used in SHINee's Lucifer hehe seems like SM is going through a phase where he loves using stuff like that! Haha


I can't wait to see them perform on stage. This choreography + singing = I can't wait to see how it'll be like haha!!

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

Watch: Part 1 Part 2

I enjoyed watching this. I love predebut stuff (even though I don't get what they're saying) but especially stuff like this where you can see them play around and stuff. Shows how much of a SM fambam they really are :')


Watching this kinda made me sad. Kibum looked so cuteeeeeeee back then omg I would have fallen for him (and Yunho) beautified or not haha! Yunho's hair was like it went through an explosion btw. I thought it was quite funny. Changmin seemed so shy and stuff!! Aahhhhh I had a lot of fun watching this.

Also, Yoona seems like a fun person to be with. I used to think she was overrated and everything, but now that news about her has toned down, she seems to come across as someone you can identify with? HAHA. I'd like to be friends with her hahaha


I couldn't recognize a few people in the videos though. But I don't think they're in SNSD/Super Junior/DBSK groups y/y?


EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS. TRUST ME. You'll miss them (the idols) a lot and fall in love with them all over again.

Labels: DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), SM TOWN, Super Junior

Ok DBSK's Japan activities shall be dubbed under Tohoshinki (but with the DBSK tag haha). I don't have the time to watch this T_T Maybe tomorrow... I'll be back to edit this!!

{Video credits to ramapi100 @ Youtube}


Ok the song started and I just HAD to watch this.

THIS WAS SO AWESOME BUT IT WAS REALLY DARK AND FOREBODING AT THE SAME TIME. Like the two kids kinda scared me every time they shook their heads around :S and the hands waving from the walls. Wow.

I thought I should watch it...just in case the next time I want to I'd have to find it from Youtube again HAHAHA

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

{Video credits to dirah9307 @ Youtube}


Omg it sounds awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!

:D but I could do without the auto tune. It's a bit too much. Hahaha


I'm going to download NAO hahaha

Labels: DBSK, Music: Japanese single

"All About DBSK 3" is a DVD, that is, well, about DBSK, and it was recently released.

There are loads of videos of them doing their solos, and well, I'll just let your eyes do the seeing!! :D

I'm not going to embed them here, they might slow down the page because there's a lot of photos on the site now. I'll just link you to them alright ;D


Junsu - "Mirotic" footage

Jaejoong - "Mirotic" footage

Yoochun - "Mirotic" footage

DBSK - "Mirotic" rap cut

Changmin - "Wrong Number" footage

Jaejoong - "Wrong Number" footage

Yoochun - "Wrong Number" footage

Yunho - "Wrong Number" footage

Junsu - "Wrong Number" footage


I haven't got the time to watch them yet though, but it's really 8D ♥

Labels: DBSK

{Video credits to farahmickey8 @ Youtube}


Nothing much, just footage from their Mirotic concert in Seoul (a DVD which I desperately want to get my hands on when it's released WHEN SM WHEN >:()

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

Shizzzzzzzzzzz hi everyone this is our 500th post!!!!!!!!! :D

I'm up to my eyes with work and so I'll just drop off the links of the SM TOWN songs (there's going to be an SM Town album that I didn't even know /phail).

A bit confused now hahahha anyway!


{Video credits to dirah9302 + XxtenerifexX @ Youtube}


Seaside sounds extremely fun and I'm already loving SHINee's song. I think it's a lot better than the funky beats of Juliette /DON'T BRICK ME :D


This SM Town album will have 4 songs in all. Super Junior’s "Carnival" will be released on the 13th of August and finally DBSK’s "12:34" on the 14th.

Labels: DBSK, Music: Korean mini-album, SHINee, SM TOWN, Super Junior

This is a Seoul Dream Contest entry, and homg it's really beautiful!!! :')

{Video credits to idkmybffyoochun @ Youtube}


There's violin and cello in it, and the keyboard and all the other percussion sounds were played by her father (probably made using the keyboard haha?).

I think she's mighty talented and the video's edited really well with the whole Seoul (arrow) to Atlanta thing! Plus the addition of the part where DBSK are singing soulfully for the end AND the "Always keep the faith" thing hahahaha


If you liked it, vote for her! Click on the video to get to the video description for instructions ;D

Labels: DBSK, Music: Covers

A respected Korean broadcaster's take on their rift.

{Video credits to mickytoho @ Youtube}


Son Seok Hee is a prominent & respected journalist and pundit (like Charlie Rose). He hosts a radio show that has interviews and roundtable discussions.The show has a wide range of audience. This week, he discussed the current DBSK issues.


I haven't got the time to watch it yet! Might edit this tomorrow, or I'll update with more on the issue. :) Night, everyone! :)

Labels: DBSK

Note: This post is sticky for today. Scroll down for more updates.

Click here for SM Entertainment's official statement towards the TVXQ saga.

In latest news, an interview with a close acquaintance of the group.

The future of idol group DBSK is uncertain. DBSK’s 3 members (Micky YooChun, Xiah Junsu, Youngwoong Jaejoong) and SM’s trouble is too deep. Although they state that there will be no disbandment, in reality, disbandment is more than likely. Even if they avoid the worst case scenario, disbandment, it feels like their departure of SM is set.

On the third, a acquaintance of the 3 members said, “settlement with SM has been tried multiple times. But their differences couldn’t be settled. The reason this went to court is because they couldn’t find a point to settle.” Thus, they concluded that more attempts for negotiations was useless.

The acquaintance that the reporter met is someone who has watched over DBSK very closely. He has experienced all ups and downs since debut until now. According to him, DBSK advocated for only one thing. They wanted conditions of the contract to be eased. However, it has gotten to a point where the conversations between the two parties have gone nowhere.

He stated, “they asked for the contract term and earnings distribution to be revised because everyone could tell it was irrational. They attempted to negotiate until the end but they felt that SM was avoiding them. Therefore, things got emotional for both parties and the 3 members are even more angry with SM’s response.”

“The truth about the 3 things that SM distorted.”

After the initial reports about this incident, SM sent documents on the 1st and the 3rd. On the first, they reported that this problem was due to the makeup company investment and they will work it out. After the contract conditions were reported, they responded that members were paid 11 billion Won and were given foreign cars as presents.

In response to this, he stated, “the nature of this instance is the unfair contract, not the make up company. However, SM has not mentioned the contract conditions and have continued to use make up company issues to play with the media.”

Additionally, he discussed about the 11 billion Won. He said, “let’s say SM is right and that they were paid 11 billion won for the 6 years of work. This is the pre-tax profit. After taxes were paid, and this amount is divided by 6 years, and 5 members, this is less than 200 million won per member. For the first half of this year, the profits from album sales in Japan is 2.5 billion Yen (33 billion won). However, DBSK doesn’t even receive 200 million won per year.”

The total number of albums released in and outside of Korea is 48. Out of these, including singles and full albums, 1.96 million copies were sold in Korea. In Japan for 4 full albums and 27 singles, 8 of those sold over 100,000 copies, and one sold over 250,000 copies. Including south-east Asia, at least 4 million albums were sold.

He also criticized abnormal methods of calculating methods. According to him, “SM requested money for back dancers and food. Basically, almost all of the expenses were paid for by DBSK.” He added, “besides this, SM created a local subsidiary and divided the earnings of DBSK into pieces. For example, SM Japan and Avex divided earnings, and this was also divided with Korean SM. With complex divisions, the money for the members were reduced.

Also, he stated that the foreign cars were given to them under the company’s name. “They received cars from SM after an award ceremony. However, the cars were registered in SM’s name and is not owned by DBSK.”

“The three members are as tired as they can get.”

According to this acquaintance, the three members of DBSK are tired of SM’s play with the press. They have no intention to solve this with mere words, and are extremely upset that SM is exaggerating only one side of the story, distorting the truth. He said, “they expected SM to twist words with the press but didn’t realize it would be to this extent. If SM continues this method, I think it would be nearly impossible to work together with SM again. I suspect that they will part with SM and try to find a different solution to settle this.

Their departure from SM does not bean the disbandment of DBSK. He asserts that there is no problems in relationships between all the members. They are still like family and agree that in any situations, they must work together. He said, “Truthfully, all five had the same intentions. But in the process of negotiations, there was differences between the members. That is why only 3 members decided to fight with their company. They all agree that the contract conditions are irrational, it is just that their way of handling it is different.”

“DBSK will continue even after departure with SM”

Micky YooChun, Xiah Junsu, Youngwoong Jaejoong’s will is stronger than ever. The acquittance reported that, “the 3 members are showing stronger wills than before debut. The three members are determined to stick together no matter what hardships come their way.”

They are also determined to get back together as 5 members under the name DBSK. He revealed, “even if the 3 members leave SM through lawsuit, this only means departure from SM. This does NOT mean the disbandment of DBSK. It may be after the 2 remaining members leave, or if they perform from 2 different companies; the 5 want to continue with DBSK.”

Well then, if 3 members leave SM, would they still be able to use the name ‘DBSK.’ Upon researching in the Industrial Property Office, the group name ‘DBSK’ is not registered. SM registered for DBSK trademark in 2004 but was denied. In other words, SM does NOT have the right to the name ‘DBSK.’ According to a ‘Mansung’ Patent Law Firm Office, the patent attorney Hwang Sung Pil said, “Dong Bang means East and one cannot assert exclusive right to use it. Most likely, this was probably the reason why the application was denied 2004. SM cannot assert any trademark rights to the name. If the 5 members are together even away from SM, they will have no problems using the name.”

More than anything, DBSK feels extremely sorry to their fans. This is why they want to go through with performances that were already scheduled. The acquaintance reported, “if they lose the lawsuit, they may have to pay an extreme amount of money for penalty. More than that, they are going through hard times thinking that they will have to be away from their fans while the lawsuit is in process.”

Source: Sports Seoul
Translations: j.adore @ soompi

Thoughts? I only skimmed through it. This is getting to be quite a huge issue.

Labels: DBSK, News

Note: This post is sticky for today!

This issue/news got so big I got the shock of my life when I actually saw it in print on the back page of today's paper. The Life! section, for Singaporeans. ;D

Anyway, after all that anxiety and waiting...

Their lawyer stated on behalf of the three boys, "During the five years after they debuted, the company has done whatever they wanted which made the body and spirit of the members of TVXQ very tired. The 13 year exclusive contract is too long that, which to them, feels like a life long contract. The members don't receive what they deserve."

Because of the carelessness of the company, Korea's No.1 boys have been suffering from both mental and physical fatigue and feel that they are just being used for profit for the company. Not only are there standards that have to be met in order to be paid at all, the boys also receive only a few hours of sleep a day, which is nothing close to what just one day in their schedule needs! Additionally, the 13 year long contract, which excludes the time they will be completing their military activities, will exceed over a mind boggling 15 years.... and it hasn't even been close to 13 years yet! Although the boys have considered it, cancelling the contract is also out of the question, as there is a huge price to pay - approximately a several billion South Korea won (KRW).

The lawyer expressed, "The members don't want to disband, but they just feel that the contract is ridiculous. Right now, the things each of the three members want is a little different, however, the relationship between the members is still unaffected, as they still want to be one."

TVXQ's reasons:

1. During the five years after debut, the members were forced to follow a strict and tight schedule according to their company which made them very tired.

2. The 13 year exclusive contract is basically a lifetime contract.

3. The members aren't getting what they deserve from SM.

4. Multiple times had the members suggested that their contract be revised, but the company did not listen to the members' opinions.

5. The outcome of their cosmetics shop has nothing to do with our singing career.

6. The members have never wanted the disbandment of our group. The issue just spurred from the boys wanting some freedom from the contract.

7. Although we have caused some ruckus, we will only become better from here.

Source: allkpop.com

One should note that the dispute is far from being resolved, but we should all just breathe because they boys will stay as one. They are just annoyed with the contract's binds, but they wish to stay together.

(breathes out)


Sorry for the late updates and all that. :\

Labels: DBSK, News

{Video credits to seouldreamseries @ Youtube}


Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Okay, tbh it sounds scripted and all that but I don't mind because they whole idea is working... I want to go to Korea naoooooooo D:

If you're interested, there's a seouldreamseries contest going on, where you get the chance to meet DBSK, Super Junior and SNSD...

:)

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

It's pretty awkward, this interview DBSK did.

Usually they're full of jokes and pretty loose, but they seem kinda reserved here and the atmosphere is not that high. I'm guessing it's because they interviewer is pretty, haha!

Yunho embarrasses himself when he rambles on and on about 4 word idioms and starts shooting random words out, Changmin tries to restrain him like, "Okay, hyung that's enough stop embarrassing yourself already!!" HAHAHAHAHAHA

{Video credits to TVXQSleeplessNights @ Youtube}


Awwww man, I miss them. And them speaking in Korean haha!

Labels: DBSK, Interview

{Video credits to kichianime2 @ Youtube}


Some highlights:

1. SNSD falling asleep everywhere lol at Taeyeon when she woke up with a start and seemed to be wondering where she was HAHA
2. Yunho confused with "up" and "down" LOL
3. DBSK taking a few takes and finally when things are going smoothly someone shouts out about moving the car
4. DBSK, "It's going to be a loooong night."
5. Donghae conducting music and turns out Kangin's script was stuck on his back.
6. Kangin's awkward moments.
7. Kangin's jealousy towards Donghae and eventually threatening him LOL.
8. DONGHAE LOOKING CUTE WHILE WORRYING ABOUT DEATH THREATS BECAUSE OF KANGIN :D
9. Hankyung's "soul dance" which looks totally crazy haha!
10. Leeteuk and Shindong at the turn tables, and Leeteuk acting like a fan! :D :D
11. Leeteuk and Shindong lip synching very very very convincingly.
12. Siwon getting carried away, he didn't stop dancing when the director told him to.
    

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

{Video credits to kichianime2, seouldreamseries @ Youtube}


Awwwww I miss them so much! So nice to see all of them. :D



LOL! Kyuhyun calls Super Junior, "Super Global Junior" cause the ad's going to be aired all over the world. Except, well, maybe on this dot I'm staying in. HAHAHAHA. I would scream if I saw them on my TV. Towards the end, Donghae gets up and on the back of his shirt there's this piece of paper stuck there! LOL! Jokerrrrrrrrr. Love Kyuhyun's voice when he said, "Infinitely Yours, Seoul". SEKSHII :D




Updates from today onwards may be sporadic and inconsistent! I apologize for that, it'd be because we're busy preparing for exams...again. Sigh.

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

{Video credits to mickytoho @ Youtube}


DBSK and their 1st Japanese CF!! :D

Sorry, haven't been keeping up with DBSK and their Japanese activites :\


Anyway, I like this CF! It's so cute the way they used their song in it, and it features Aya Ueto who totally suits the role as she messes up the copy printer! :D


My greatest impression of Aya Ueto is during Attention Please!, a Japanese drama about aviation and aircrafts (really cool!!) and initially I watched it only for Nishikido Ryo from NEWS HEEHEE :D

But she's a real scatterbrain in that show and well, she kinda reminded me of that show in this CF. :D


I'd buy that drink to stay alert. It's some Vitamin C drink, right? (blur)

Labels: CF, DBSK

I love this set of advertisements, so cute! There are like 50 million Victoria Songs (the girl in red) running around in the CFs. I'm going dizzy!

{Video credits to seouldreamseries}


I think I will go asldkjalskdjaoisdj if the English version airs in Singapore!! :D :D


I really like the English version, because they all look so damn cute. Hahaha, DBSK throwing leaves and the lighting, making it look like a movie/drama and Super Junior with the awesome lighting lol they look so cute plugging the switch in. And SNSD's part is so apt because it's similar to their Gee MV. HAHA!


The Japanese version comes in second, because it was so cute how she put tags on everything she wanted to see/do and she puts a tag on Yunho (!!!!!!!!!!!) HAHAHAHAHAHA

I thought the Chinese version was cute too, especially the one with Super Junior in it because Siwon dances with Victoria Song and Shindong as the DJ??? Kyuhyun, Leeteuk and Yesung are like bringing up the atmosphere hahaha

In the DBSK one you can see Jaejoong being like a flamboyant hairstylist, proud of his work of art. And Changmin just standing there looking happy ♥

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior, Victoria Song

HOMG I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THIS EITHER (Damn school :()

chamie0921 has kindly uploaded the whole 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic concert onto Youtube!! All 13 glorious parts of it hahahahaha

Hurry watch it just in case they get taken down :\ apparently huge broadcasting systems are going on a rampage on Youtube and loads of videos are being taken down.

Start with part one:


Watch the rest of it on chamie0921's channel! :D


Exciting.

Labels: Concerts, DBSK

It's a drama music video, and it's 7 minutes long!!

Just dropping the video off, I haven't watched it yet, major exam in less than 24 hours T.T

{Video credits to mrsjungyunho1789 @ Youtube}


Like it? I want to watch it!! Fwargh haha


The rest of their tracks on their Japanese single would be:

01. Stand By U
02. Tea For Two
03. Sky

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos, Music: Japanese single

{Video credits to Tyamicky @ Youtube}


Argh, I'm already liking it.

I miss their voices!!! I remember listening to the Mirotic album over and over again last year in order to recognize voices. I always fail at Yunho's voice (I fail to notice it!! Just like how I seem to skip over Taemin's voice too :\) but I'm getting better. I can recognize it already!! :) :)


Sorry for the lack of updates! It's a pretty long weekend with Friday being Labour Day = NO SCHOOL! but I had to rush out stuff for school. It's called Project Work and it's highly annoying. >:(

Labels: DBSK, Music: Japanese single

{Video credits to sment @ Youtube}


Ok I know they go by TVXQ but there's only DBSK in our labels.... so DBSK it is! :)


WOW i was totally blown away by this MV. It is so freaking powerful/fierce, and the choreography, just wow! I love clean moves/choreography and this dance was just great. !!!!!!!!! Also, I spot the matrix stuff/cameras that were used in SHINee's Lucifer hehe seems like SM is going through a phase where he loves using stuff like that! Haha


I can't wait to see them perform on stage. This choreography + singing = I can't wait to see how it'll be like haha!!

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

Watch: Part 1 Part 2

I enjoyed watching this. I love predebut stuff (even though I don't get what they're saying) but especially stuff like this where you can see them play around and stuff. Shows how much of a SM fambam they really are :')


Watching this kinda made me sad. Kibum looked so cuteeeeeeee back then omg I would have fallen for him (and Yunho) beautified or not haha! Yunho's hair was like it went through an explosion btw. I thought it was quite funny. Changmin seemed so shy and stuff!! Aahhhhh I had a lot of fun watching this.

Also, Yoona seems like a fun person to be with. I used to think she was overrated and everything, but now that news about her has toned down, she seems to come across as someone you can identify with? HAHA. I'd like to be friends with her hahaha


I couldn't recognize a few people in the videos though. But I don't think they're in SNSD/Super Junior/DBSK groups y/y?


EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS. TRUST ME. You'll miss them (the idols) a lot and fall in love with them all over again.

Labels: DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), SM TOWN, Super Junior

Ok DBSK's Japan activities shall be dubbed under Tohoshinki (but with the DBSK tag haha). I don't have the time to watch this T_T Maybe tomorrow... I'll be back to edit this!!

{Video credits to ramapi100 @ Youtube}


Ok the song started and I just HAD to watch this.

THIS WAS SO AWESOME BUT IT WAS REALLY DARK AND FOREBODING AT THE SAME TIME. Like the two kids kinda scared me every time they shook their heads around :S and the hands waving from the walls. Wow.

I thought I should watch it...just in case the next time I want to I'd have to find it from Youtube again HAHAHA

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

{Video credits to dirah9307 @ Youtube}


Omg it sounds awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!

:D but I could do without the auto tune. It's a bit too much. Hahaha


I'm going to download NAO hahaha

Labels: DBSK, Music: Japanese single

"All About DBSK 3" is a DVD, that is, well, about DBSK, and it was recently released.

There are loads of videos of them doing their solos, and well, I'll just let your eyes do the seeing!! :D

I'm not going to embed them here, they might slow down the page because there's a lot of photos on the site now. I'll just link you to them alright ;D


Junsu - "Mirotic" footage

Jaejoong - "Mirotic" footage

Yoochun - "Mirotic" footage

DBSK - "Mirotic" rap cut

Changmin - "Wrong Number" footage

Jaejoong - "Wrong Number" footage

Yoochun - "Wrong Number" footage

Yunho - "Wrong Number" footage

Junsu - "Wrong Number" footage


I haven't got the time to watch them yet though, but it's really 8D ♥

Labels: DBSK

{Video credits to farahmickey8 @ Youtube}


Nothing much, just footage from their Mirotic concert in Seoul (a DVD which I desperately want to get my hands on when it's released WHEN SM WHEN >:()

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos

Shizzzzzzzzzzz hi everyone this is our 500th post!!!!!!!!! :D

I'm up to my eyes with work and so I'll just drop off the links of the SM TOWN songs (there's going to be an SM Town album that I didn't even know /phail).

A bit confused now hahahha anyway!


{Video credits to dirah9302 + XxtenerifexX @ Youtube}


Seaside sounds extremely fun and I'm already loving SHINee's song. I think it's a lot better than the funky beats of Juliette /DON'T BRICK ME :D


This SM Town album will have 4 songs in all. Super Junior’s "Carnival" will be released on the 13th of August and finally DBSK’s "12:34" on the 14th.

Labels: DBSK, Music: Korean mini-album, SHINee, SM TOWN, Super Junior

This is a Seoul Dream Contest entry, and homg it's really beautiful!!! :')

{Video credits to idkmybffyoochun @ Youtube}


There's violin and cello in it, and the keyboard and all the other percussion sounds were played by her father (probably made using the keyboard haha?).

I think she's mighty talented and the video's edited really well with the whole Seoul (arrow) to Atlanta thing! Plus the addition of the part where DBSK are singing soulfully for the end AND the "Always keep the faith" thing hahahaha


If you liked it, vote for her! Click on the video to get to the video description for instructions ;D

Labels: DBSK, Music: Covers

A respected Korean broadcaster's take on their rift.

{Video credits to mickytoho @ Youtube}


Son Seok Hee is a prominent & respected journalist and pundit (like Charlie Rose). He hosts a radio show that has interviews and roundtable discussions.The show has a wide range of audience. This week, he discussed the current DBSK issues.


I haven't got the time to watch it yet! Might edit this tomorrow, or I'll update with more on the issue. :) Night, everyone! :)

Labels: DBSK

Note: This post is sticky for today. Scroll down for more updates.

Click here for SM Entertainment's official statement towards the TVXQ saga.

In latest news, an interview with a close acquaintance of the group.

The future of idol group DBSK is uncertain. DBSK’s 3 members (Micky YooChun, Xiah Junsu, Youngwoong Jaejoong) and SM’s trouble is too deep. Although they state that there will be no disbandment, in reality, disbandment is more than likely. Even if they avoid the worst case scenario, disbandment, it feels like their departure of SM is set.

On the third, a acquaintance of the 3 members said, “settlement with SM has been tried multiple times. But their differences couldn’t be settled. The reason this went to court is because they couldn’t find a point to settle.” Thus, they concluded that more attempts for negotiations was useless.

The acquaintance that the reporter met is someone who has watched over DBSK very closely. He has experienced all ups and downs since debut until now. According to him, DBSK advocated for only one thing. They wanted conditions of the contract to be eased. However, it has gotten to a point where the conversations between the two parties have gone nowhere.

He stated, “they asked for the contract term and earnings distribution to be revised because everyone could tell it was irrational. They attempted to negotiate until the end but they felt that SM was avoiding them. Therefore, things got emotional for both parties and the 3 members are even more angry with SM’s response.”

“The truth about the 3 things that SM distorted.”

After the initial reports about this incident, SM sent documents on the 1st and the 3rd. On the first, they reported that this problem was due to the makeup company investment and they will work it out. After the contract conditions were reported, they responded that members were paid 11 billion Won and were given foreign cars as presents.

In response to this, he stated, “the nature of this instance is the unfair contract, not the make up company. However, SM has not mentioned the contract conditions and have continued to use make up company issues to play with the media.”

Additionally, he discussed about the 11 billion Won. He said, “let’s say SM is right and that they were paid 11 billion won for the 6 years of work. This is the pre-tax profit. After taxes were paid, and this amount is divided by 6 years, and 5 members, this is less than 200 million won per member. For the first half of this year, the profits from album sales in Japan is 2.5 billion Yen (33 billion won). However, DBSK doesn’t even receive 200 million won per year.”

The total number of albums released in and outside of Korea is 48. Out of these, including singles and full albums, 1.96 million copies were sold in Korea. In Japan for 4 full albums and 27 singles, 8 of those sold over 100,000 copies, and one sold over 250,000 copies. Including south-east Asia, at least 4 million albums were sold.

He also criticized abnormal methods of calculating methods. According to him, “SM requested money for back dancers and food. Basically, almost all of the expenses were paid for by DBSK.” He added, “besides this, SM created a local subsidiary and divided the earnings of DBSK into pieces. For example, SM Japan and Avex divided earnings, and this was also divided with Korean SM. With complex divisions, the money for the members were reduced.

Also, he stated that the foreign cars were given to them under the company’s name. “They received cars from SM after an award ceremony. However, the cars were registered in SM’s name and is not owned by DBSK.”

“The three members are as tired as they can get.”

According to this acquaintance, the three members of DBSK are tired of SM’s play with the press. They have no intention to solve this with mere words, and are extremely upset that SM is exaggerating only one side of the story, distorting the truth. He said, “they expected SM to twist words with the press but didn’t realize it would be to this extent. If SM continues this method, I think it would be nearly impossible to work together with SM again. I suspect that they will part with SM and try to find a different solution to settle this.

Their departure from SM does not bean the disbandment of DBSK. He asserts that there is no problems in relationships between all the members. They are still like family and agree that in any situations, they must work together. He said, “Truthfully, all five had the same intentions. But in the process of negotiations, there was differences between the members. That is why only 3 members decided to fight with their company. They all agree that the contract conditions are irrational, it is just that their way of handling it is different.”

“DBSK will continue even after departure with SM”

Micky YooChun, Xiah Junsu, Youngwoong Jaejoong’s will is stronger than ever. The acquittance reported that, “the 3 members are showing stronger wills than before debut. The three members are determined to stick together no matter what hardships come their way.”

They are also determined to get back together as 5 members under the name DBSK. He revealed, “even if the 3 members leave SM through lawsuit, this only means departure from SM. This does NOT mean the disbandment of DBSK. It may be after the 2 remaining members leave, or if they perform from 2 different companies; the 5 want to continue with DBSK.”

Well then, if 3 members leave SM, would they still be able to use the name ‘DBSK.’ Upon researching in the Industrial Property Office, the group name ‘DBSK’ is not registered. SM registered for DBSK trademark in 2004 but was denied. In other words, SM does NOT have the right to the name ‘DBSK.’ According to a ‘Mansung’ Patent Law Firm Office, the patent attorney Hwang Sung Pil said, “Dong Bang means East and one cannot assert exclusive right to use it. Most likely, this was probably the reason why the application was denied 2004. SM cannot assert any trademark rights to the name. If the 5 members are together even away from SM, they will have no problems using the name.”

More than anything, DBSK feels extremely sorry to their fans. This is why they want to go through with performances that were already scheduled. The acquaintance reported, “if they lose the lawsuit, they may have to pay an extreme amount of money for penalty. More than that, they are going through hard times thinking that they will have to be away from their fans while the lawsuit is in process.”

Source: Sports Seoul
Translations: j.adore @ soompi

Thoughts? I only skimmed through it. This is getting to be quite a huge issue.

Labels: DBSK, News

Note: This post is sticky for today!

This issue/news got so big I got the shock of my life when I actually saw it in print on the back page of today's paper. The Life! section, for Singaporeans. ;D

Anyway, after all that anxiety and waiting...

Their lawyer stated on behalf of the three boys, "During the five years after they debuted, the company has done whatever they wanted which made the body and spirit of the members of TVXQ very tired. The 13 year exclusive contract is too long that, which to them, feels like a life long contract. The members don't receive what they deserve."

Because of the carelessness of the company, Korea's No.1 boys have been suffering from both mental and physical fatigue and feel that they are just being used for profit for the company. Not only are there standards that have to be met in order to be paid at all, the boys also receive only a few hours of sleep a day, which is nothing close to what just one day in their schedule needs! Additionally, the 13 year long contract, which excludes the time they will be completing their military activities, will exceed over a mind boggling 15 years.... and it hasn't even been close to 13 years yet! Although the boys have considered it, cancelling the contract is also out of the question, as there is a huge price to pay - approximately a several billion South Korea won (KRW).

The lawyer expressed, "The members don't want to disband, but they just feel that the contract is ridiculous. Right now, the things each of the three members want is a little different, however, the relationship between the members is still unaffected, as they still want to be one."

TVXQ's reasons:

1. During the five years after debut, the members were forced to follow a strict and tight schedule according to their company which made them very tired.

2. The 13 year exclusive contract is basically a lifetime contract.

3. The members aren't getting what they deserve from SM.

4. Multiple times had the members suggested that their contract be revised, but the company did not listen to the members' opinions.

5. The outcome of their cosmetics shop has nothing to do with our singing career.

6. The members have never wanted the disbandment of our group. The issue just spurred from the boys wanting some freedom from the contract.

7. Although we have caused some ruckus, we will only become better from here.

Source: allkpop.com

One should note that the dispute is far from being resolved, but we should all just breathe because they boys will stay as one. They are just annoyed with the contract's binds, but they wish to stay together.

(breathes out)


Sorry for the late updates and all that. :\

Labels: DBSK, News

{Video credits to seouldreamseries @ Youtube}


Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Okay, tbh it sounds scripted and all that but I don't mind because they whole idea is working... I want to go to Korea naoooooooo D:

If you're interested, there's a seouldreamseries contest going on, where you get the chance to meet DBSK, Super Junior and SNSD...

:)

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

It's pretty awkward, this interview DBSK did.

Usually they're full of jokes and pretty loose, but they seem kinda reserved here and the atmosphere is not that high. I'm guessing it's because they interviewer is pretty, haha!

Yunho embarrasses himself when he rambles on and on about 4 word idioms and starts shooting random words out, Changmin tries to restrain him like, "Okay, hyung that's enough stop embarrassing yourself already!!" HAHAHAHAHAHA

{Video credits to TVXQSleeplessNights @ Youtube}


Awwww man, I miss them. And them speaking in Korean haha!

Labels: DBSK, Interview

{Video credits to kichianime2 @ Youtube}


Some highlights:

1. SNSD falling asleep everywhere lol at Taeyeon when she woke up with a start and seemed to be wondering where she was HAHA
2. Yunho confused with "up" and "down" LOL
3. DBSK taking a few takes and finally when things are going smoothly someone shouts out about moving the car
4. DBSK, "It's going to be a loooong night."
5. Donghae conducting music and turns out Kangin's script was stuck on his back.
6. Kangin's awkward moments.
7. Kangin's jealousy towards Donghae and eventually threatening him LOL.
8. DONGHAE LOOKING CUTE WHILE WORRYING ABOUT DEATH THREATS BECAUSE OF KANGIN :D
9. Hankyung's "soul dance" which looks totally crazy haha!
10. Leeteuk and Shindong at the turn tables, and Leeteuk acting like a fan! :D :D
11. Leeteuk and Shindong lip synching very very very convincingly.
12. Siwon getting carried away, he didn't stop dancing when the director told him to.
    

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

{Video credits to kichianime2, seouldreamseries @ Youtube}


Awwwww I miss them so much! So nice to see all of them. :D



LOL! Kyuhyun calls Super Junior, "Super Global Junior" cause the ad's going to be aired all over the world. Except, well, maybe on this dot I'm staying in. HAHAHAHA. I would scream if I saw them on my TV. Towards the end, Donghae gets up and on the back of his shirt there's this piece of paper stuck there! LOL! Jokerrrrrrrrr. Love Kyuhyun's voice when he said, "Infinitely Yours, Seoul". SEKSHII :D




Updates from today onwards may be sporadic and inconsistent! I apologize for that, it'd be because we're busy preparing for exams...again. Sigh.

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior

{Video credits to mickytoho @ Youtube}


DBSK and their 1st Japanese CF!! :D

Sorry, haven't been keeping up with DBSK and their Japanese activites :\


Anyway, I like this CF! It's so cute the way they used their song in it, and it features Aya Ueto who totally suits the role as she messes up the copy printer! :D


My greatest impression of Aya Ueto is during Attention Please!, a Japanese drama about aviation and aircrafts (really cool!!) and initially I watched it only for Nishikido Ryo from NEWS HEEHEE :D

But she's a real scatterbrain in that show and well, she kinda reminded me of that show in this CF. :D


I'd buy that drink to stay alert. It's some Vitamin C drink, right? (blur)

Labels: CF, DBSK

I love this set of advertisements, so cute! There are like 50 million Victoria Songs (the girl in red) running around in the CFs. I'm going dizzy!

{Video credits to seouldreamseries}


I think I will go asldkjalskdjaoisdj if the English version airs in Singapore!! :D :D


I really like the English version, because they all look so damn cute. Hahaha, DBSK throwing leaves and the lighting, making it look like a movie/drama and Super Junior with the awesome lighting lol they look so cute plugging the switch in. And SNSD's part is so apt because it's similar to their Gee MV. HAHA!


The Japanese version comes in second, because it was so cute how she put tags on everything she wanted to see/do and she puts a tag on Yunho (!!!!!!!!!!!) HAHAHAHAHAHA

I thought the Chinese version was cute too, especially the one with Super Junior in it because Siwon dances with Victoria Song and Shindong as the DJ??? Kyuhyun, Leeteuk and Yesung are like bringing up the atmosphere hahaha

In the DBSK one you can see Jaejoong being like a flamboyant hairstylist, proud of his work of art. And Changmin just standing there looking happy ♥

Labels: CF, DBSK, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Super Junior, Victoria Song

HOMG I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THIS EITHER (Damn school :()

chamie0921 has kindly uploaded the whole 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic concert onto Youtube!! All 13 glorious parts of it hahahahaha

Hurry watch it just in case they get taken down :\ apparently huge broadcasting systems are going on a rampage on Youtube and loads of videos are being taken down.

Start with part one:


Watch the rest of it on chamie0921's channel! :D


Exciting.

Labels: Concerts, DBSK

It's a drama music video, and it's 7 minutes long!!

Just dropping the video off, I haven't watched it yet, major exam in less than 24 hours T.T

{Video credits to mrsjungyunho1789 @ Youtube}


Like it? I want to watch it!! Fwargh haha


The rest of their tracks on their Japanese single would be:

01. Stand By U
02. Tea For Two
03. Sky

Labels: DBSK, Music Videos, Music: Japanese single

{Video credits to Tyamicky @ Youtube}


Argh, I'm already liking it.

I miss their voices!!! I remember listening to the Mirotic album over and over again last year in order to recognize voices. I always fail at Yunho's voice (I fail to notice it!! Just like how I seem to skip over Taemin's voice too :\) but I'm getting better. I can recognize it already!! :) :)


Sorry for the lack of updates! It's a pretty long weekend with Friday being Labour Day = NO SCHOOL! but I had to rush out stuff for school. It's called Project Work and it's highly annoying. >:(

Labels: DBSK, Music: Japanese single

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