Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts

Friday, May 8, 2009

[POLL] Battle of Pop - Boys vs Girls

Yes, ChannelV is holding, yet another, poll that has DBSK in it. This time it's boys vs girls!! You can see the poll by clicking -->here<-- This time it involves some American musical artists too!!


Note from Kousei (Raven): Yeah... sorry, really really short, not much info, but I'm tired. I think they got smart about who they put on the side with DBSK. Super Junior is on the opposite side and there is no Big Bang in this one. Sad, I was looking forward to a better set up with DBSK, Super Junior, and Big Bang all on one side. Hopefully this doesn't cause a ton of drama, like the last poll did. Anyhow I'll probably read up on thi s when I wake up and edit this post with more info so you can all read what's happening. Please be paitient until then!!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Battle of Pop - Asia vs Asia

The Battle of Pop - Asia vs Asia is finally over. It created a bit of drama since the setup for it wasn't the best. In my (Kousei, Ayame a.k.a. Raven) opinion they shouldn't have made Big Bang and Tohoshinki go at it from the start, that was just a drama match waiting to happen. Most of the drama started once Big Bang lost and Tohoshinki had to go up against Super Junior. V.I.P. (Big Bang's official fan-club) were upset that they (Big Bang) lost, so they teamed up with E.L.F. (Super Junior's official fan-club) when Super Junior went against Tohoshinki. (Not sure if it's actually true that they teamed up, that might be a rumor, but judging from the gap, it might be true.)
Tohoshinki DID make it to the third round though, so congratulations to them.
Click -->here<-- to see the results of the poll.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

[RANK] Share the World Oricon Daily Ranking Debut

No. 1! Let's hope they get No. 1 on the Weekly Chart too! Have you bought your copy?

ORDER NOW!



Source: http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/

[AD] Red Letters of Love Project

Here's a new project out there which gets my vote. I always admire the love of the DBSK Fandom. ^_^ Have a read..!

Red Letters of Love



What It's About
DBSK fans become penpals with children in hospitals/orphanages. Spread the love by reaching out to people all over the world.

The Letters
1. We contact other fansites/forums.
2. Fans will submit their name and country to us.
3. We (AOE) compile the fan list and find hospitals/nursing homes/orphanages that have possible penpals.
4. We send each fan the address and name of their fellow penpal.
5. Fans purchase a red envelope (and small, flat gifts if they want)
6. Fans write a letter, sign it at the very end as, "__(NAME)___, a DBSK fan".
7. Fans send it (postage stamps and all) to their penpal.


Donations
1. We either ask for donations on a site, or redirect them HERE onto AOE (as is the case for Soompi Forums).
2. We collect as much as we can, and send the donations to WFP in the name of DBSK.
http://www.wfp.org/how-to-help

Want to participate?
Please go to: http://s1.zetaboards.com/angelsoftheeast/topic/1535242/1/

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

[POLL] Battle of the Pop - Asia vs Asia

Cast out your votes for your groups...
Vote for our idols in Battle of the Pop - Asia vs Asia

http://www.channelv.com/rde/v/2163.htm

It’s the Battle of the Pop: Asia vs Asia!

Prepare yourselves for the ultimate musical showdown. In this second edition of Battle of the Pop we’re putting the very best of Asia up against each other for the Channel [V] Pop Star Throne. We know just how much you love the fresh Asian pop sound and so we’re giving you the chance to decide who the ultimate Asian sensation is! Big Bang vs Tohoshinki, Lollipop vs Farenheit, News vs Super Junior, S.H.E. vs Wonder Girls – Can you choose sides between the best of the best?

As Asia’s top music acts square off, viewers can vote for who rocks their world by logging on to http://www.channelv.com/. Join the battle by selecting your favorite artists from each country and telling us why they are the best in the pop world. We’ll tally up the votes and show you who reigns superior in the Battle of the Pop Asian Edition with special back-to-back music videos only on Channel [V].

RAIN was crowned the King of Pop in the first Channel [V] Battle of the Pop: Asia vs America. You can view the results by clicking here.

Vote for your favorite artists in each music category. Then tune in for the results on Sunday, 26th April at 7am HK/SG, 8am MAL.

Round 1 ends on April 6th so be sure to get your votes in now!

http://www.channelv.com/rde/v/2199.htm

Note: It will take you 30s to login

Too many can't remember them all...
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS

first round:
DBSK vs BIG BANG
LOLLIPOP vs FAHRENHEIT
SUPER JUNIOR vs NEWS

Credits: oneTVXQ + DBSKnights + gorgeous18+serenademejazz2

Monday, March 23, 2009

[INFO] 27th Japanese Single - Share The World / We Are!

Share The World / We Are!
RELEASE DATE: April 8th, 2009

*edit - IMAGE RELEASE!




Jacket A [CD+DVD]

CD
01 Share The World 
02 ウィーアー! [フジテレビ系アニメ「ONE PIECE」オープニングテーマ(現在放送中)]
03 明日は来るから *Bonus Track
04 Share The World(Less Vocal) 
05 ウィーアー!(Less Vocal) 

DVD
01 Share The World(PV)

BONUS: Jacket-sized card randomly selected from six designs. First press features behind-the-scene footage

PRE-ORDER LINKS
[ CD JAPAN ] [ YESASIA ]

*********************************************

Jacket B [CD Only]

CD
01 Share The World 
02 ウィーアー! [フジテレビ系アニメ「ONE PIECE」オープニングテーマ(現在放送中)]
03 明日は来るから 
04 Share The World(Less Vocal) 
05 ウィーアー!(Less Vocal) 
06 Title to be determined(remix) 

BONUS: 12-page booklet, a card(s)

PRE-ORDER LINKS
[ CD JAPAN ] [ YESASIA ]

Monday, February 23, 2009

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Cassiopride

This is regarding the previously-posted International Cassiopeia Pre-Order Project.

An official community has now been started to assist Cassiopeians from all over the world in purchasing TVXQ CDs, official limited concert goods, etc for cheaper than other online stores and most importantly, have sales count toward the Oricon chart! It is a NON-PROFIT international fan effort - probably the first of its kind. :D

If you are from Singapore or Malaysia, you should definitely order via Cassiopride because you will be able to get it for a lot cheaper, as well as be able to meet up with other local Cassiopeians. Even better, the more people that order, the cheaper it gets - so spread the word!

Be sure to check it out: Cassiopride - an International Cassiopeia-TVXQ Support Project! (:

All orders for The Secret Code close on March 9, 2009 so place your orders soon!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

[ANNOUNCEMENT] International Cassiopeia Pre-order Project

For all international Cassiopeians (ESPECIALLY Malaysian/Singaporean Cassies) wanting to pre-order THE SECRET CODE:

Please consider joining the International Cassiopeia Pre-order Project! You`ll be able to both support DBSK`s Oricon chart readings AND get them for a lower price! And of course, you will feel more secure placing your orders this way rather than with online vendors (:

Check out this post for more details, and leave a comment with the requested details if you`re interested!

If orders for The Secret Code go well, the CassioPoP will become a permanent, ongoing project so that Cassiopeians everywhere will always be able to support our favourite boys (: And for their Korean releases, any benefits gained will be donated to charity in the name of international Cassiopeians everywhere (:

Please spread the word to all the international fansites you know! FIGHTING! ^^

[Announcement] Donating in the Name of the Fandom

Dear Readers,

I have recently come across the plight of Yvonne Foong, a 23 year old girl who suffers from Neurofibromatosis Type 2. She is the author of the book "I'm Not Sick, Just A Bit Unwell". I know about her because the company in which I'm working with acts as her trustee. So I can verify that this is absolutely real and not a scam of any sort.

Neurofibromatosis Type 2 is genetic disorder that makes tumors grow in the brain, spine, and along peripheral nerves.

She has become deaf in both ears. She has an Auditory Brainstem Implant that helps her to perceive sounds, but it is limited and may take many years to train. Imagine how heartbreaking it must be to not be able to enjoy wonderful music the way we do. Yet, we take such enjoyment for granted most of the time. She was also born with an under-developed left eye. So vision in her right eye is very important. It must be preserved.

She needs funds to undergo a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery on 28 February 2009, which will kill an optic nerve tumor and save her remaining right eye. The amount required for the operation is Ringgit Malaysia 94,000.00. As of today, she has only managed to raise RM37,346.62. The surgery will be done at Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles. She has gone through many surgeries since 2002 and have very limited physical abilities such as profound deafness, underdeveloped left optic nerve, low right visual acuity, poor balance and semi facial paralysis.and is trying to gather funds for her operation. She needs to raise in order to save her remaining right eye.

I am posting this today because tomorrow is Valentine's Day. A day of love. As such, I would like to gather funds from the DBSK fandom worldwide and donate it to her in the name of DBSK and in the name of the fans.

You may transfer your donations to the DBSKer Archive paypal account dbsker(at)gmail(dot)com by the 20th of February 2009. I will transfer all funds to her paypal account on the 21st February 2009 and send her an email. If you're afraid I will run away with your funds instead of donating, you can donate to her directly at her website by clicking the links below. Every cent counts, and your contribution does make a difference in saving her left eye.

Visit her site http://www.yvonnefoong.com/donate/ or www.yvonnefoong.com

OR Click the link below to visit her site. This link GENERATES INCOME and will be used for the purpose of donation. Therefore, if you're merely a student with no income to contribute, clicking the link multiple times and waiting for the website to load will contribute in some way to the fund. Remember that the DEADLINE IS 20th February as she needs the funds by the end of this month.

CLICK HERE TO YVONNE FOONG'S WEBSITE (income generating link)

Feel free to spread this link or this article so long as the purpose is served.

Besides this, she is also selling her book and t-shirts to raise the money. So if you're interested in buying these shirts/book for a charity purpose, you can visit this link : http://www.yvonnefoong.com/online-store/

If any of you have a better suggestion or avenue to contribute, please share it with
us.

LIST OF DONORS (updated 15th February 2009)
Many thanks for your generosity!!
- Matsuei-Tsukino

Thank you so much for your time in reading this article.

~lynn~

Monday, February 2, 2009

[Announcement] 3rd Asia Tour Concert MIROTIC LIVE in Malaysia - "DREAMMAKER is aware of this petition"

ENGLISH

CASSIES.UNITE
RedStar and Marctensia* in cooperation with fangirlmitz hopes and petitions to bring you the:


3rd Asia Tour Concert MIROTIC LIVE in Malaysia


We aim to have at least 20,000 fans attending for the concert to push through. With 30,000 fans in the Seoul event alone it is likely to be achieved, considering how big TVXQ is becoming. Aside from the initial released five cities in S.Korea , China and Thailand , however, we wish to petition for one more city to be added to the list.
RedStar Team plans to make this event a reality, so we want to ask fans if you would be interested in:

A CONCERT TOUR PACKAGE DEAL

In one payment includes:
Concert Ticket + Lodging (duration of concert) + Transport to Concert Venue
~Lodging may be in same vicinity of TVXQ.~ Transportation will be with other fellow TVXQ fans.
Possible FANMEETING is also included in RedStar’s petition.
Please submit in ONLY IF at least 50% sure capable of going! All information submitted will be kept confidential.

EMAIL SUBJECT: MIROTIC in Malaysia
FULL NAME:
AGE:
ADDRESS/COUNTRY:
PHONE [Malaysian Residents]:
VALID E-MAIL: (1 per person)
FREE TIMES/PREFERRED DATES:
(around December preferably a free-from-exam date)
SEND IT TO: redkstar@hotmail.com
OR FAX IT TO: +61894583162


DEADLINE is before February 14, 2009!


For inquiries, suggestions and comments send it in as well redkstar@hotmail.com. We highly encourage and request for you to repost this information and or translate to other languages.
We can make this event happen! Watch out for more information!

* Marctensia will be organizing Jason Mraz live concert in March - Kuala Lumpur .




한글

카시스 연합

팬걸미즈가 (Fangirlmitz) 레드스타와 (RedStar) 막텐시아와 (Marctensia) 공동으로 말레이시아에서 열리는 3번째 아시아 투어 콘서트 MIROTIC (3rd Asia Tour Concert MIROTIC) 라이브로 여러분을 초대하기 원합니다.

콘서트에 최소한 20,000명의 팬이 참석하기를 목표로 삼고 입습니다. 서울 행사의 30,000명을 생각해보면 가능할 것 같습니다. 그리고 동방신기팬 도 계속 커지고 있으니까요. 한국, 중국, 태국의 첫 5개의 도시외에도 리스트의 한 개의 도시를 더해주었으면 좋겠습니다.

레드스타팀이 이를 추친하고 있습니다. 팬들 여러분도 관심 가져주세요.

패키지 콘서트 투어

한번 지불시

콘서트 티켓 + 숙소 (콘서트 기간) + 콘서트장까지 교통편

~숙소는 동방신기의 숙소와 가깝습니다. ~ 교통편은 다른 동방신기팬들과 함께 할것입니다.

레드스타의 요구에 가능하면 팬미팅도 포함되어있습니다.

50% 정도라도 참가할 확신이 있으면 제출해주시기 바랍니다. 제출된 모든 정보는 기밀로 보관됩니다.

이메일 제목: 말레이시아에서 MIROTIC

이름:

나이:

주소/국가:

전화[말레이시아 거주자]:

가능한 이메일: (한 사람당 하나)

자유시간/원하는 날짜: (시험날짜와 겹치지 않은 12월 정도를 선호)

받는이: redkstar@hotmail.com

팩스: +61894583162

마감일 2009년 2월 14일전

궁금한 점이나 제안, 의견이 있으시면 보내주세요. 이 정보를 다시 올려주시거나 다른 언어로 번역해주시면 감사하겠습니다.

이 행사가 잘 치려 질 것입니다. 앞으로 있을 공지사항도 주의해서 보고 참고하세요

막텐시아가 콸라람푸르에서 3월에 제이슨 므라즈 라이브 콘서트를 계획하고 있습니다.

3번째 아시아 투어 콘서트








日本語

CASSIES.UNITE
Fangirlmitzとのご協力のもとRedStar, Marctensia*から皆様へのお願い:
3rd Asia Tour Concert MIROTIC LIVE in Malaysia
私たちとしてはコンサートのために最低20,000名の観客を必要としています。
東方神起の大変な人気を考慮すれば、ソウル公演単独での30,000名規模があれば大丈夫かと思います。韓国・中国・タイなどの5都市での公演は公式発表されましたが、私たちはもう1都市を候補に上げてほしいと申請するつもりでいます。
私たちRedstarはこの公演を実現させるために、興味を持たれた皆様へお願いがあります。
公演についてのパッケージ料金
以下の料金を含みます:
コンサートチケット代金+宿泊代(コンサート終了まで)+会場までの交通費
~宿泊施設はおそらく東方神起と同じもしくは近く
~移動は他の東方神起のファンと同行予定
可能であればRedstarとしてファンミーティングも申請するつもりでいます。
50%の行きたいという気持ちだけでもいいので、どうかお申し込みをお願いいたします!お申し込みの際の全ての情報は守られます。

EMAIL題名: MIROTIC in Malaysia
お名前:
年齢:
住所/国:
電話番号(マレーシア在住の方):
E-MAILアドレス:(お1人づづ)
参加できる日にち:(できれば試験の終わる12月あたり)
E-MAILはこちらへ: redkstar@hotmail.com
またはFAXで: +61894583162

締め切りは2009年2月14日までです!

ご要望・ご提案・ご意見もredkstar@hotmail.comまでお願いします。
どうかこの情報を広めてくださること、また他の言語へ翻訳してくださることを心からお願いいたします。
私たちはこの公演を成功させます!どうかこれからの情報に注目してください!
*MarctensiaはJason Mrazのクアラランプール公演の主催者です。





汉语

仙后们。团结一致!
这次RedStar 和Marctensia* 一起和fangirlmitz合作,为你们带来了:
东方神起3rd Asia Tour Concert MIROTIC LIVE in 马来西亚
我们希望这场演唱会能在马来西亚举行,所以我们的目标是要至少2万名粉丝出席这场演唱会。单单首尔一场演唱会就有3万名粉丝出席,所以这是有可能实现的。从这方面看来,我们就能知道东方神起的魅力是无法挡的。除了最初公布的5个城市如韩国,中国和泰国等,我们希望能请愿主办单位再添加多一个城市。
RedStar Team计划使这个活动成为真实,所以我们要问各位仙后们是否有兴趣 参于以下的建议:
巡回演唱会的配套交易
一个配套里,将包括以下这几项:
演唱会的门票+住宿(演唱会期间)+到演唱会地点的交通工具
~住宿可能会和东方神起在同一地区~运输方面将会和所有的仙后一起乘搭。
粉丝见面会也有可能会被包括在RedStar的请愿书内。
只有在你有至少50 %肯定能去的情况下,提交以下的资料!所有提交的资料将会被保密。

EMAIL SUBJECT (电子邮件的主题): MIROTIC in Malaysia
FULL NAME (姓名):
AGE (年龄):
ADDRESS/COUNTRY (地址/国家):
PHONE [Malaysian Residents] (电话号码 [马来西亚居民]):
VALID E-MAIL (有效的电子邮件): (1 per person)(只限每人1个)
FREE TIMES/PREFERRED DATES(空档时间/择优日期): (around December preferably a free-from-exam date)(如果是在12月左右的话,最好是选一个没有考试的日子)
SEND IT TO(发送到): redkstar@hotmail.com
OR FAX IT TO(或者是传真到): +61894583162
截止日期是在2009年2月14日之前!
如需查询,请发送你的建议和意见到redkstar@hotmail.com 。我们极力鼓励和要求你重新发布这一则信息,并或转化为其他语言。
我们可以使这个活动成为真实!请留意更多的信息将会陆续地张贴出来!

*Marctensia将组织Jason Mraz 3月在吉隆坡的演唱会。

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

[Announcement] LETS BRING DBSK TO MALAYSIA

Posting on behalf of Malaysian fans. If you're one, please support the cause.

THE 3RD ASIA TOUR MIROTIC in MALAYSIA is 70% ON!!
CALLING FOR ALL FANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD; malaysia, thailand, singapore, brunei, indonesia, philippine, australia, american, etc.

Greetings to all fellow cassiopeians and bigeast from all over the world.
Recently Malaysian fans specifically were shocked by the rumour that Malaysia might not
be included among the destinations for the 3rd Asia tour.
Various efforts and petitions were carried out and here comes the news for all of you.

One of the organizers has responded to us this morning, and they asked for the details below:

NAME:
HP NUMBER:
IC / ID NUMBER: if u are not malaysian, any number on ur identification card..ur pasport number?? ur citizenship...definitely got number...
AGE:
YOUR CHOICE OF TICKET:
a- MYR 100 - MYR 200
b- MYR 200 - MYR 300
c-MYR 300 - MYR 400
d- MYR 400 - MYR 500
e- MYR 500 and above

PLEASE FILL UP ALL THE DETAILS REQUIRED AS IT IS ASKED BY THE ORGANIZING COMPANY

in case you already sent it before this, dont bother about that, please resend it again
to my email (mazliana.ar@gmail.com) with title MIROTIC CONCERT

WE NEED AT LEAST 5000 PEOPLE JOINING THIS AND WE HAVE TO SUBMIT IT BY THIS 29 JANUARY 2009
PLEASE SPREAD THIS ALL OVER PLACES


REMINDER :
1) please write your data in CAPS LOCK & TIMES NEW ROMAN (make it easy for us, please)
2) if you send to me, dont send to other email..because there are many other people working on this,choose one of the email and send your data

PLEASE~~~~~~WE ALREADY TRIED OUR BEST TO BRING IT ON, NOW ITS YOUR TURN TO CONTRIBUTE!

~lynn~

Thursday, December 11, 2008

"Bolero" Confirmed as OST for "Subaru" Movie - New MV Preview

DBSK's new single Bolero has been confirmed to be the OST for Subaru, a Japanese movie based on a hit manga about a ballerina by Masahito Soda.

The movie is being produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it has an impressive and a very diverse set of stars and production crew from Japan, Korea and China. Led by Hong Kong director Chi-Ngai Lee and producer Bill Kong, popular Japanese actress Meisa Kuroki plays the female lead ballerina and and Korean actress Go Ara (also under SM Entertainment, featured in HUG MV for DBSK in the past) plays her rival. These two gorgeous hazel-eyed actresses are sure to make this movie a hit! But aside a great cast, the story itself is very psychological in nature and beautiful at the same time (the feelings in the song Bolero portray this perfectly). Click here to find out more about the song lyrics & movie.

They plan to release this movie simultaneously in 2009 throughout Asia, and are also hoping for releases in Europe and America. We hope that "Bolero" will enhance the story to the audiences and more people will get a chance to appreciate Tohoshinki's talent. DBSK will also be making a cameo appearance in the movie, but no speaking lines just performing.

And it gets better! The preview of the MV has been released (with scenes from the movie).


Thanks to Aya for the tip!

To hear the long version of the new song, set to be released in January 21st, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7coOQq1AORE. "Bolero" is a Spanish word for is a spanish rithym reinvented in latin american countries such as Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Cuba. The word comes from "volero", from the verb "volar" which means to fly.




Subaru Official Website: http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/subaru/
Starring: Kuroki Meisa , Go Ara, Hiraoka Yuta, Miku Sano



TVXQ to appear in, sing for "Subaru"

Korean group TVXQ will be making their big screen debut in an upcoming movie based on a Japanese manga. Adapted from Masahito Soda's ballet-themed "Subaru," the film was first announced in November 2007 with Meisa Kuroki as the star.

The members of TVXQ will appear in one scene in which Kuroki's character visits a bar. They are said to have no speaking lines, but will perform on a stage during the scene. In addition, their song "Bolero" will be used as the movie's theme.

The movie, produced by Bill Kong and directed by Hong Kong's Chi-Ngai Lee, opens on March 20. "Bolero" will go on sale in January, before the movie's premiere.

Source: Nikkan Sports
Original post: Tokyograph

KimiSuki Special Release + Japan Yearly Chart Standings + HEYHEYHEY!

どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう? Special Release
DBSK will be releasing a special 20 000 copy limited edition single "Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandaro/Beautiful You/Sennen Koi no Uta" on December 31st, 2008 in Japan to commemorate their first appearance on Kohaku.

Note that "Beautiful You/Sennen Koi no Uta" are originally a seperate single from "Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandaro", however, seeing they are the most popular singles of the year (see ranking below), they must have decided to combine the three songs in one single.

Buy single [HERE].



DBSK/TOHOSHINKI'S ORICON ANNUAL CHARTINGS
5 Singles in Top 200 Oricon Yearly Chart

*73 *,*94,934 ***,540 Beautiful you/千年恋歌 / 東方神起 08/04/23

*78 *,*90,349 ***,618 どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう? / 東方神起 08/07/16

*91 *,*83,279 **1,597 呪文-MIROTIC- / 東方新起 08/10/15

150 *,*47,303 ***,*** Purple Line / 東方神起 08/01/16

181 *,*39,595 ***,*** Together / 東方神起 07/12/19

Tohoshinki DVD Sales

08/03/12 *3위 10회 *26,361장 HISTORY in JAPAN Vol.3
08/08/06 *2위 13회 *51,084장 3rd LIVE TOUR 2008 ~T~
07/03/28 *5위 *3회 *11,036장 HISTORY IN JAPAN VOL.2
07/09/26 *3위 *9회 *21,347장 2nd LIVE TOUR~Five in the Black~
07/11/21 *4위 *2회 *13,148장 All About 東方神起 Season 2

Credits: DNBN


DBSK to Appear on HEYHEYHEY!

There will be an appeance on the popular Japanese show HeyHeyHey! The recording is on the 14th - not sure when the airing will occur. I can't wait to see them on the show again xD The PDs 'Down Town' are hilarious.

【観覧】12/14(日)収録「HEY!×3」観覧募集!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

SM Fights Back for DBSK's MIROTIC + Japanese News Coverage on Incident


credit: farahmicky

SM.ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL COURT CASE AGAINST THE BANNING OF DBSK'S 4TH ALBUM FOR UNDER 19 .

Previously, we reported on how DBSK's 4th album was put under the 19 year age banned by the Youth Safety Association on November, however SM ENT will starting next week file a legal case against this to the Justice Court/ District Court.

DBSK's Management SM Entertainment (SM), quoted by Money Today's Star New : " We will go through administrative measures against the suspension by filing a case next week to the District Court" "We have been getting ready for this legal case on the 2nd "

"We have agreed to release a clean version of 'Jumon - Mirotic' by the administrative order, but this is something we do not agree with and feel this is entirely unfair. Therefore we have decided to file a case to the court against the administration's displosure. "

Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs administration has on the November 27th declared that DBSK's rth album's Mirotic's lyrics were provocative and put the album under harmful to the Youth.

The Commission of Youth Protection have said that the words and the meaning of 'Jumon-Mirotic' were not the only problem but the entire lyrics' meaning was harmful and overly sexual.

After the Commission of Youth Protection had released this statement SM.ENT said " Even before when the order had been put against MIROTIC, we have clearly negotiated and tried to explain the real meaning and explanation of the lyrics , but even after this the results came out unexpectedly and we are bewildered as of this moment" " and the JUMON -MIROTIC's lyrical meaning is entirely different and miles away from the erotic or sexual that the association is making it to be "

DBSK's 4th album by the END OF November hit 460,000 sales ( FROM SM.ENT). This is the highest record sale for this year out of any artists/idols.

However with the current condition and news coverage of DBSK's CD age ban has caused Japanese Media to release news coverage of this.. ( my friend who lives in japan said for the past 2 days she saw DBSK'S MIROTIC age ban incident on every news and entertainment news channel..ㅜㅜ...)

On the 4th, Japan's AsahiTv, Nihon Tv. etc. had released their coverage as ' Asia's Star DbSK and the bann of the CD release single MIROTIC. Sankei Sports news on the 5th, Sports-Nippon released their news " AGE ban of DBSK 4th album,, will this AFFECT DBSk's attendance for NHK's REd white ceremony?" ( the PD FOR NHK already releasd a statement said that this incident will not prevent DBSK. at all for attendance.)

DBSk have also hit the top charts in Japan's Oricon charts numerous times, and have won twice in a row the golden artists award at the " Best hit Gayo Awards" Japan.

Source: DNBN + dbskdbsk111@soompi


EXTENSIVE JAPANESE MEDIA REPORTS ON MIROTIC'S BAN IN KOREA

12 4 Super J channel tvxq news -






My Comments:
The Japanese coverage of the ban has been very sensationalized. The news was shockingly on many Japanese NATIONAL NEWS channels with lengthy air time towards the story. Either all the Japanese media is suddenly interested in DBSK after their Kohaku invite and deem them important enough to have reporters go to Korea for interviews with the public, or they are surprised (and probably laughing) at how sensitive the Korea Youth Safety Association is. Some Japanese news channels interviewed people on the streets after making them hear a sample of the song and the general public thought there was nothing wrong with the lyrics at all (especially compared to whats available out there in the Japanese market). 10 out of 100 000 songs released in Japan are labelled inappropriate in a year.

Japan aside, I don't understand why songs like "One More Time" by Jewelry escapes from the banishment of a 19-over sticker. I also do not understand why the Youth Safety Association, if they really are trying to clean up the music scene, doesn't ban the "sexy" image many Kpop stars are conceptualizing in their stage performances and stop youngters from attending those concerts/performances. Yet, of course, those ultra skimpy clothing and suggestive dancing on shows watched by thousands of people are clearly not "harmful to the youth" at all !

Whatever it is, this is clearly a very embarrassing situation for the Korean government to be covered in such a way in Japan, same goes for SM & DBSK. Hope they can sort this mess out.



[EDIT] LOL!

I take that back...maybe the coverage on Japanese national news was a good thing for them.

THEIR SINGLE SALES WENT UP FROM OUT OF TOP 200 IN ORICON CHART TO 28 after the news coverage!

2008/12/06

*1 KAT-TUN 6,505
*2 GReeeeN 1,822
*3 石川智晶 1,475
*4 秋元順子 「愛のままで…」
*5 いきものがかり
*6 JUJU
*7 ナイトメア
*8 Gackt
*9 UVERworld
10 宮野真守
11 矢島美容室
12 斉藤和義
13 平原綾香
14 Dragon Ash
15 EXILE 「LAST CHRISTMAS」
16 class
17 コブクロ
18 MONGOL800
19 嵐
20 w-inds.
21 福原美穂
22 榎本くるみ
23 DREAMS COME TRUE
24 Acid Black Cherry
25 JYONGRI
26 Perfume
27 SPEED
28 東方神起 - MIROTIC


credit: lolly88@soompi + cohoctronho@LJ

DBSK is Facing Another Dilemma - May not be attending the 3 big K-award shows



Will Dong Bang Shin Gi be able to participate in the year-end awards in Korea?

This year Dong Bang Shin Gi released their 4th album ‘MIROTIC’ in September with 500, 000 in album sales proving their influence as Korea’s top idol group however their participation in the year-end ceremonies will be affected due to activities in Japan.

On the 4th, Dong Bang Shin Gi’s label, SM Entertainment told Newsen that the group “will have to leave to participate in a Japanese broadcast on the 30th to the 31st” and that they’re “currently discussing a plan for activities in Korea.”

Like every year, Korea’s top 3 year end music festivals are planned to be held 29th for SBS, 30th for KBS and MBC on the 31st. The celebrations held on the 30th and 31st are proving to be a difficult situation.

The reason that attendance at the year-end festivals is proving to be difficult is because Japan is calling the boys back. Dong Bang Shin Gi is among the list of attendees at the biggest event in Japan’s music industry, the NHK Red & White Year-End Festival. The event will hold a significant meaning to the group since it’ll be their first time attending.

Dong Bang Shin Gi will also be attending the Japan Record Awards on the 30th as prize winners.

Source: Newsen
Credit: seoulfull.wordpress.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

50th Japan Record Awards - KimiSuki recieves Gold

The judging committee of the 50th Japan Record Awards announced most of the winners on Monday. This year, there were 12 Gold Award winners:

* "Soba ni Iru ne" by Thelma Aoyama
* "Ai no Mama de" by Junko Akimoto
* "Ameato" by w-inds.
* "Ti Amo" by EXILE
* "Edo no Temari Uta II" by C-ute
* "Moon Crying" by Kumi Koda
* "Ya Mujo" by Kazuyoshi Saito
* "Jungle Dance" by Nana Tanimura
* "Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattan Darou?" by TVXQ
* "Genkai Funauta" by Kiyoshi Hikawa
* "Wajima Asaichi" by Kaori Mizumori
* "Girigiri HERO" by mihimaru GT

Five New Artist Awards were announced:

* GIRL NEXT DOOR
* Kimaguren
* Kumiko Sakurai
* Jero
* Mai Fukui

Namie Amuro's top-selling "BEST FICTION" collection was chosen as Best Album. The other Album Awards went to:

* "GAME" by Perfume
* "Beyond Standard" by Hiromi Uehara
* "Captain Hate & First Mate Love" by Keiichi Suzuki
* "Meisaku Uta Tsuzuri" by Fuyumi Sakamoto

Other awards were given to Agnes Chan, "Gake no Ue no Ponyo," Southern All Stars, and Shuchishin, among others.

TBS will broadcast the awards ceremony live on December 30, during which the winners of the Japan Record Award (chosen from the Gold Award winners) and Best New Artist (chosen from the New Artist Award winners) will be revealed.

Credits: vermeil @ LJ
Sources: Sports Hochi | Tokyograph
Related links: JACOMPA | Wiki article

[PREVIEW] New Japanese Single! - Bolero (Release 01/21/2009)


Credit: BrittanyERROR

Listen in a little better quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNBDpCvnlD4&fmt=18

This was performed during their MUSIC JAPAN show special. What do you guys think? Initial thoughts before hearing the good quality full version?

A interesting tid bit, "Bolero" is actually a Spanish word! (Coincidence or does this mean DBSK is acknowledging their Spanish fan base? D: Who knows, but its exciting nonetheless!) Though its not confirmed if the preview song in particular is Bolero -- it might be 忘れないで, the other track in the single.

Its very melancholy and epic-like, totally PERFECT for a movie or a heart wrenching drama ;__; Avex and SM Ent know what they're doing after all - its perfect timing and change of taste after their 2 month promotion of dance songs such as Mirotic and Wrong Number. I was wondering why they weren't performing their other slow songs from the album - it might be due to their Japanese activities, to keep people waiting for their ballads. Not only that, during the winter/christmas season in Japan, its customary for most artists to release melodic or sad songs to fit the season/feeling. (Which is why when DBSK previously released Doushite during the summer, it was shocking to some because it was a great song for an artist to save up for their winter single release).

I am sure this song will give the other artists the run for their money ^^ Can't wait for the MV!

For pre-order information, go here.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

DBSK - Variety Shows You Must Watch!

Here is a challenge! I want to hear YOUR recommendations to which VARIETY SHOW you thought was a MUST WATCH, starring all or most of the members of DBSK. Something you would even show to a non-fan and they would enjoy ^_^

For example, in 2006, alot of people (like me) converted to the DBSK fandom when they saw the XMan (game show) episode with all the members in it. Simply put, they were all hilarious and seemed like such a team. It was not only most watched video online on Korean websites (especially the clip of the face off between Changmin and Jaejoong), but also watched by thousands of people abroad on Youtube. Even my mom was laughing with me when she saw me watching the episode ... and my mother does not know Korean not has ever shown an interest in Asian television so this was a big deal!

...its too bad that some of the videos that had a crazy amount of views, well into the 100,000 are now deleted because of Youtube crackdown. Nonetheless, there are tons reuploaded and out there for new and old fans to discover! Whats your favorite for 2008? (I don't mind hearing your previous year ones either) You may have more than one per year...^^


My current recommendation for 2008:
Fantasy Partner (ENG SUB)

Subbed by Ginaya <3 This show was hilarious! I felt sooo bad for Junsu! Very cute show that will be sure to make you laugh and maybe even cry in some parts. I know it has only 3 members but it can't be helped *sigh*

1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7yQPhMVRk&fmt=18
2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvb7DOhNaZs&fmt=18
3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHMgP-WlL3w&fmt=18
4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgigkOv9g6Y&fmt=18
5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGUZMNmp4U&fmt=18
6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7-iB6SdYeQ&fmt=18
7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpdYN2vJOms&fmt=18

Please click on the "COMMENTS" link to recommend, I will post up a MASTER LIST with your recommendations so everyone can watch! -->>