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JYJ: Being banned has encouraged us to be creative



In the midst of what can only be put lightly as a mountain of obstacles, JYJ is putting their best foot forward and unintentionally kicking up the music scene yet again.

Now months after the release of their first album, “The Beginning”, and yet only one live performance (at the KBS 2010 Acting Awards), most would not be surprised if the boys were a bit frustrated. However, the reality? They are optimistic, learning, and growing from the challenges.

In a statement released by a JYJ official, the group says: “Because of our lack of freedom to meet our fans through TV, we had to think of different routes to be connected with them. New concepts like our music essay, visiting shows that are not frequented by celebrities, and trying new things have taught us a great deal.”



Working around their effective ban from popular television by using innovative strategies and concepts like their newly released “Music Essay,” JYJ is not only still connecting with fans, but flipping the conventional marketing strategy upside down.

After being released just three days ago on January 24th, JYJ’s “Music Essay” has already sold 150,000 copies and has taken over the #1 spot on the Bestseller’s List- without any of the traditional on-air promotions.

The boys have accredited their unprecedented success to their dedicated fans who stuck with them during their split from SM Entertainment- and each personally thanks them in their new album, which they personally wrote, composed, and directed as a thank you to their fans.

Though we may not see them on TV, it goes to say that we certainly haven’t seen the last of them. With Junsu’s performance in the musical “Tears in Heaven,” an “internet drama” featuring 24 hour music, video, and photo contents of the boys set to launch on March 3rd, and an upcoming eight part series tentatively called, “JYJ’s Real 24 Hours”, on the cable network QTV, the boys and their fans seem to be saying that for JYJ, success is guaranteed ’till “fan-dom come”.

source: allkpop and original source

Push me once, I may fall but I will stand up again. Push me twice, I learn from my mistakes and able to get away before you touch me. Push me thrice, sorry, I have run far away from you. 

Comments

[starloved.livejournal.com]

i haven't been up to date with my kpop stuff.

but why are they banned? :o

[kitsunemd.livejournal.com]

It has to do with their current lawsuit against SME.

[onthethruway01.livejournal.com]

Because SME has power and has put lots of pressure on networks etc to keep them from appearing on tv shows.

[c0rin.livejournal.com]

They must be earning, they didn't even shell out anything for promotions!

[theclockiswrong.livejournal.com]

GOOD OBSERVATION. MTE.

[gayquee-n.livejournal.com]

(http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj89/joanjoanxd/?action=view&current=jyjnym12.gif)
As long as they're happy, I'm happy :)

[xshina.livejournal.com]

exactly ! <333

[kitsunemd.livejournal.com]

So proud of these boys ♥

[mrsxiah1612.livejournal.com]

<3

[karavanuemura.livejournal.com]

This. Is. What. We. Should. Be. PROUD. Of.

[dimensiongirl.livejournal.com]

So happy for them<3 I think this year will be great for JYJ :)

[arigachun.livejournal.com]

I'm very proud of these boys. JYJ ♥

[captainmarvel.livejournal.com]

keep fighting guys, it'll pay off.

so proud of them ♥

[drtrypanophobic.livejournal.com]

proud of them ;A;b

[jeca0510.livejournal.com]

aww my boys ♥ so proud of them :D

[ramunerain.livejournal.com]

♥

[terrorplum.livejournal.com]

ヾ(＊´∀｀)ノ♥♥♥

[shiddex.livejournal.com]

YOU TELL EM! <33333

can't wait for their show!!! that being said, have they ever had their own show(dbsk)? can't remember....

[fseventh.livejournal.com]

Nope as far as I can remember. I think they were a step away from getting their own show in Japan if they didn't separate their ways (well, that's what I believe).

Yunho or Jaejoong mentioned in Bokura no Ongaku that one of their dreams are to have their own show just like SMAP. And then Tsuyoshi said he was surprised when he went to Korea, he found out that Tohoshinki didn't have their own show, considering how big they were.

[tiffa666.livejournal.com]

Way to go boys!!<333

[jongina.livejournal.com]

♥

Dear SME...

[cher-ex3.livejournal.com]

Re: Dear SME...

[mandyyy.livejournal.com]

Marc you're retarded.

[ghost-whisper.livejournal.com]

Amidst all the drama, the controversy, the fact that it royally sucks not being able to see JYJ get the same opportunities as other idols... there *has* been that silver lining. I think it's fantastic that they get to explore other routes they might not get the chance to, and not only that, but that by needing to take alternate directions, they get the chance to bring their music and their story to a public that might be avoiding "typical" idol shows and things too.

Someone who's dedicated to what they do...pushing them aside doesn't work. New opportunities follow them.

[xshina.livejournal.com]

yeah i totally agree. they're getting opportunities to do things that they might not have been able to take before!

[callmeliyah.livejournal.com]

:3

[luvey.livejournal.com]

this whole DBSK issue could actually be a good thing for the industry, if the industry stops being butthurt.

they have to be creative and find new ways to connect with fans. even their tour of the US (although a disaster financially) was a smart move for them, on a market that is continuously ignored by majority of the big Korean Entertainment Companies.

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

great comment! i hope others will learn a few (or more) lessons from these guys!

[apricotvodka.livejournal.com]

Easy does it.

[cr. to who(m?)ever did it]

[mirotic-mor.livejournal.com]

Cred: rinn1e@Livejournal (LOL)

[honeyfunnybunny.livejournal.com]

(http://img227.imageshack.us/i/jyjnym1.gif/)

[namelesshachi.livejournal.com]

so much precious in one gif xD dorkies!

[summertangerine.livejournal.com]

♥

yay jyj!

[namelesshachi.livejournal.com]

my babies!! ~♥ so proud!