JYJ’s Jaejoong speaks out against suicide

Recently, online media outlets like Star News, BNT News, Hankyung, TV Report, and others came together for a suicide prevention campaign called “A Beautiful Korea Living Together”.

The campaign aims to fill Korean society with love and hope and has brought together the support of top stars to speak on the issue in hopes of bringing more attention to it. JYJ‘s Jaejoong recently sat down for an interview discussing his thoughts on suicide. Check it out below!


Q. “Did you ever think about suicide?”

I felt sad and upset for the people that had to leave this world in such a manner. Suicide is something that hurts so many people and I think that it just shouldn’t ever happen.

Q. “You went through a lot of hardships yourself. What was the most painful for you, and how did you overcome it?”

Every person feels loneliness and is met with a hardship that’s hard to endure. While living life, there are, of course, weights that you feel are only weighing down on you. It’s not a matter of how good or bad the environment you’re living in is, but rather a sort of misery that every person experiences while living life. IN that regards, I, too, have experienced much sadness and loneliness, and the way I overcame those feelings was to love the world I’m living in and think preciously of my work, my loving members, and my family. I also earn strength from my fans. I plan on thanking every day I live for in the future as well.

Q. “How do you feel hearing about fellow celebrities committing suicide?”

It was just shocking and an unbelievable reality. I was upset.

Q. “Do you know any celebrities that are going through depression?”

I don’t know. They say that depression isn’t something shown on the outside, as people that are depressed as usually bright on the outside and feel depressed when they’re alone. Instead of people that say outright, ‘I’m lonely’, I think it’s more important to care for those that are trying harder than normal to look positive. And as the oldest hyung, I think more than anything, I should be responsible for the psychological health of my members more so than other celebrities.

Q. “If you were to ever have a fan that was thinking of suicide, what would you say?”

I believe that our fans won’t think of suicide because I feel that if they listen to our songs, they’ll feel too happy and that their depression will disappear. In our recent album release, there are two songs titled ‘A Boy’s Letter’ and ‘You’re’. They’re both songs written for our fans so we hope that they’ll listen to them when they’re feeling depressed or lonely and hopefully feel consoled. We’re together inside of our music. Please also think of the precious people in your lives and be happy for even the smallest of things. With such a mindset, I’m sure that you’ll feel more affectionate towards your life. The beautiful sky, your mother’s delicious food, and your pet’s cute aegyo are all wonderful things in life.

Q. “What do you think society needs to do in order to prevent suicide?”

I think as we go on in our society, people feel more alone than ever. They begin to box themselves up and are afraid of other people coming in their zone. The world keeps making people depend on only themselves and promotes competition amongst one another, but people think that’s what success is so they follow it while losing their freedom and deepening their depression. I hope that we’ll change the atmosphere so that we can prevent such a society.

Q. “Do you have anything to say to those that are suffering to the point of thinking about suicide?”

Think of hope the minute you feel miserable with your life. Take up the habit of finding joy in the smallest of things in life. The misery you feel now will be a strong foundation for your future and you will become someone with an invaluable life. Also, hold the hand of the person next to you. Don’t think that you’re the only one living in this world. Don’t grow your sorrow on your own and ask for help from the person next to you.

Source: TV Report via Naver
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Jaejoong’s New Profile Photo – Working On His Music – Talk of the Town

JYJ Kim Jaejoong Changes His Profile Picture… Transforms into a Man of Autumn. “Such a Mood He Creates.”
Group JYJ’s member Kim Jaejoong’s aura-filled profile photo is the talk of the town.

Recently, Kim Jaejoong changed his photo for his Twitter. From one that was taken frontally with his forehead exposed, he switched to one that greatly exuded the atmosphere of sensitivity.

In the hoto, Kim Jaejoong is sitting in front of a monitor as if he is working on his music. One hand is at the music sheets and the other is at the headphone that he is wearing. He, who is clad in a white shirt and a pair of long pants, is wearing a pair of slippers and showed a comfortable image.

The netizens who saw this responded as follows: “Oh wow, a man of autumn? Very cool.” “Muwon-God is working on his music—what a mood he creates.” “Whatever he does, he looks cool. Indeed, he is Kim Jaejoong.” “I am curious as to what song he is listening to.

source: ENews24
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Review: “Protect the Boss” is Story of Growth that Yearns for a New Generation

Protect the Boss — The Story of Growth that Yearns for a New Generation

Protect the Boss. Both the boss and the love faced crisis. With the announcement of resignation from CEO Cha, DN Group stepped into the mode of the acting CEO of Shin Sukhee. Jihun who has stepped down from the position in charge of a major affiliate business informs Eunsul of a farewell for a while. The super-secretary Eunsul, who had been pouring out all of her strength “to keep standing without falling to support the weight of it all” in order to protect everyone cannot now help but burst into tears. Protect the Boss has led its story in a bright manner, without any kind of significant suffering or conflict other than Jihun’s panic disorder. However, with its grand finale ahead, it now faces the conclusive crisis. However, this difficulty acts as the conclusive impetus for the young to step over the mud fight of greed and selfishness that the adults “who are only old on the outside” have created and to grow beyond them. The standard that separates the line between immaturity and maturity is the knowing of “shame.”

Muwon, who had planned to live according to the expectations of his mother, learns shame from Eunsul and changes. Likewise, Jihun roars to his father that “at the very least, you must understand this humiliation.” Nayun, instead of her mother, apologizes to Eunsul that she is sorry. It is perhaps not to the degree of a revolutionary overthrow of the old order that the older generation has constructed. But the health of the young generation, no longer powerless, is a shining achievement by Boss. This ideal pursued by Protect the Boss in some ways reminds one of SBS’s City Hall. The innocence of the satire of the two dramas are unable to frontally convey the structural problems of the current politics and the chaebol families. However, the same message – that when one aims for the human being rather than an insignia, there exists the future of the nation – is the virtue the most needed now by this generation, and so moves the heart. In that way, Protect the Boss is indeed a growth story that paints the yearning for a new generation, while wearing the shell of a romantic comedy.

source: 10Asia
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[News] Nayun Intensely Kisses and Such^^ With Muwon in Her Imagination

Boss Wang Jihye, a Thrilling Fantasy about an Intense Kiss and Bed Scene with Kim Jaejoong
Wang Jihye showed off an intense kiss and bed scene with Kim Jaejoong in her imagination.

On the 16th episode of the SBS Wed-Thursday drama Protect the Boss, Seo Nayun and Cha Muwon kissed intensely.

On this episode, Nayun ran into Muwon while shopping in a department store and requested that he take her home because her bags were heavy.

Nayun handed Muwon a drink and recalled Myungran’s words: “You even have a house (for that), just do it.

While recalling this, she commanded Muwon to stand up from his seat. And she pulled Muwon as he did so forcibly and kissed him.

At this, Muwon pushed Nayun hard and proceeded to create a bed scene. However, soon Muwon’s voice carried across the room: “What are you doing standing with your mouth open?

It was that the kiss and the bed scene were products of Nayun’s imagination. Muwon read Nayun’s mind: “You didn’t have a strange thought or a fantasy, right?

Muwon teased Nayun: “From now on, fantasize only with my permission.” He acted as if he found Nayun cute when he muttered to himself: “There is a fun in teasing Nayun.

source: TVDaily
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[NEWS] 110921 Vocal Trainers Rank the Idols with the Best Vocal Talent



For the first time ever, the number of idol groups promoting in the market will hit 100 by the end of the year. Their popularity is often determined by their fans, but what do the professionals in the industry think of them?

E-Daily recently brought together 30 vocal trainers, 27 choreographers, and 18 plastic surgeons to rank the idols according to vocal talent, dancing, and looks. Check out who they ranked as the top in terms of vocal talent below! (And check out who topped the category for looks and dancing here and here)


Out of the 30 vocal trainers, 8 of them chose 2AM. Cho Hong Kyung, the director of a vocal academy, explained, “As a ballad group that needs to have their vocal talent stand out, they have a strong foundation. SHINee tries to sing on par with the actual CD recording as they can, which makes them just as impressive, but 2AM is just a bit above them.”

SHINee followed closely behind, earning a total of five votes. Vocal trainer Cho Hye Young praised, “SHINee has the ability to express their songs in a unique color. Their musicality is also excellent.”

Big Bang and JYJ tied at third with four votes each. Commenting on Big Bang, trainers stated, “They’re a very unique team that can take any song and express it in their own style.“ As for JYJ, ”The members each have exceptional talent.”


In the female group category, ballad duo Davichi earned a total of 8 votes. Vocal trainer Ham Yoo Sung stated, “They work well with each other and harmonize beautifully. The level of their expression is above the rest.” Director Cho Hong Kyung added, “Davichi shows so many things through just their music alone. Together, they harmonize wonderfully and fit well with ballads.”

2NE1 and SISTAR tied at second with seven votes each.

In the individual member category, 2AM’s Changmin topped the chart for the males, coming away with a total of 9 votes. Vocal trainer Yoo Ui Joo stated, “Changmin doesn’t have a vocal style that depends on the trend, but has a comfortable vocal talent that’s all his own, which is extremely charming.

JYJ’s Junsu took 2nd place, while MBLAQ‘s G.O. ranked 3rd with six and four votes respectively. Han Min Woo, vocal trainer and professor at the Changjo Music Academy, praised Junsu by stating, “He has the ability to comprehend songs well and leads them out,” while vocal trainer Kim Tae Hwan praised G.O. by saying, “He has a modern musical color and rhythm as well as great diction.”

As for the girls, SISTAR’s Hyorin racked up 12 points and was praised for her “charming husky voice with a strong sound.” SNSD’s Taeyeon and Davichi’s Haeri tied in second with 8 points each.

On Taeyeon, they praised, “She has the skills to go solo. Her voice itself isn’t powerful but she has an exceptional ability to express emotions, which is rare for someone her age. She knows the mature taste of songs that singers like IU don’t have.”

On Haeri, they praised, “She’s multi-talented in that her voice tone is great, her pronunciation, she’s got great vocalization and is always in tune.”


Check out the full list below:

Male Group
1. 2AM (8)
2. SHINee (5)
3. Big Bang / JYJ (4)

Male Group member
1. Lee Changmin (9)
2. JYJ’s Junsu (6)
3. G.O. (4)

Female Group
1. Davichi (9)
2. 2NE1 / SISTAR (7)

Female Group member
1. Hyorin (12)
2. Haeri / Taeyeon (8)


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[News] Junsu Exudes Cute Charms on the Set of Penzal Ad Filming


JYJ Junsu Rises to Become the Cutie of the Set of Penzal Ad Filming?

The photos directly taken of JYJ’s Junsu on the filming set of an advertisement has been revealed.
On September 22, Penzal Q revealed through its official facebook the photos of JYJ in the set of the filming. JYJ has been selected as the model for one of Zongkeundang’s main products, Penzal Q.
In the photo, Kim Junsu who perhaps was bothered by the lighting blocks the lighting with Penzal and then takes it away, smiling brightly. In particular, the clean cut suit emphasizes Junsu’s gentle image along with his cute charms.
The netizens who came across the photo showed a variety of responses: “Really, a cutie.” “He’s a painkiller that I don’t even need medicine.” “I want to see the ad soon.”
On the other hand, JYJ is gathering interest with their first appearance on an advertisement airing on public TV. Their advertisement for Penzal Q, “Do not hurt,” can be seen in the beginning of October on the official facebook of Penzal Q and on public TV.


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[INFO] Gaon Weekly Chart: JYJ’s In Heaven at No. 5 and Get Out at No. 8


Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking
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Aggregate sales**: In Heaven = $64,000  and Get Out = $56,000 + 55,694 ( last week sales ) = $111,694
**WHAT ARE THE DIGITAL AGGREGATES?
순위 집계 : 스트리밍 + 다운로드 + BGM 판매량 + 모바일 판매량
Rank aggregation: streaming + download + BGM + mobile sales volume

Gaon combined the 4 types of digital revenue (downloads, stream, background music and ringtone) into the digital aggregates. The digital aggregates are used to rank songs for the Digital Chart. According to Gaon, each digital aggregate is about 3.38 wons, or about $0.003 USD. 
According to this Gaon article here, http://www.gaonchart…iew.gaon?idx=14, the digital aggregate is weighted based on revenue where 1 stream = 1 won ($0.001 USD), 1 download = anywhere from 60 won to 600 won and 1 background music sale = 600 won. Overall, 1 digital aggregate = 3.38 wons or about $0.003 USD
Source: Gaon Chart
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[INFO] Jaejoong’s Ring and Necklace on Get Out MV and In Heaven Photo by Alex Streeter


The accessories were designed by Alex Streeter for Marilyn Hitchcock Chic line
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[VIDEO] TvN: Asia’s World Star Top 5 : JYJ’s Yoochun



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[PIC] JYJ’s In Heaven CD: Black Version


This is officially called the “black” version

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