[NEWS] 120312 JYJ's Chile Concert Convered by Major US Media including REUTERS

Reuters recently covered on JYJ’s concert in Chile capital Santiago on March 10. “JYJ becomes the first K-Pop group to perform in the South American country,” stated Reuters.

The video clip of 50 seconds described, “More than 5,000 Chileans flocked to Santiago to see the trio - singing and dancing along to their hits. The young singers have just two studio albums, but already have a loyal and growing fan base in Asia and beyond.”

Also stated, “The group's pop sound with elements of dance and R&B kept the audience on their feet throughout the show. JYJ will continue their tour in Peru.”

The video footage has been used on several news website including but not limited to the Chicago Tribune, AOL.com, Verizon.com, and LA Times.

Below is the Reuters video.

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[NEWS] 120314 At end of world tour, JYJ captivates in Chile

Fans cheer on K-pop group JYJ during the group’s concert at the Teatro Caupolican in Santiago, Chile, last Friday. Provided by CJeS EntertainmentSANTIAGO, Chile – The Teatro Caupolican in Santiago was packed with screaming fans from all over Chile and abroad, cheering on K-pop group JYJ last Friday.

JYJ members, from left, Jae-joong, Yu-chun and Jun-su, perform in Chile last Friday.

As the crowd shouted, “La colita [Shake your booty]! La colita!” the three members of JYJ – Jae-joong, Yu-chun and Jun-su – turned around and did a short booty dance in response.

“It is amazing that JYJ is in Chile performing and also amazing that you guys even know about us,” said Yu-chun. “After receiving such great enthusiasm from you all this time, I don’t think we can exclude Chile from any future world tours.”

The concert was a first, not only for the group, but for any Korean pop group to perform as a solo act in Chile.

The group’s agency, CJeS Entertainment, said that JYJ’s 14-city world tour is the first solo concert for any Korean musical act in Spain, Germany or South America.

“The members of JYJ are the first Korean artists to hold a solo concert in these parts of the world and also the first Korean act to complete a world tour of this scale,” CJeS Entertainment said in a press release.

The 3,000 available seats at the Teatro Caupolican were sold out for last Friday’s concert. Fans wore red T-shirts, for JYJ’s official color, and many were wearing handkerchiefs decorated with the Korean flag on their wrists. Signs reading, “I will keep you safe Jae-joong” and “Will you marry me?” in Korean could be seen amidst fans yelling out, “Mi hijito rico [My love].”

During the show, JYJ performed hit songs including “AYYY Girl,” “In Heaven” and “Get Out,” as fans from around the world sang along in English and Korean.

The concert went on for an hour and 50 minutes, but the crowd was reluctant to leave the stadium even after it was over.

Camelia Rodriguez, 19, who is a member of two JYJ fan clubs in Chile, including JYJ Chile and Cassiopeia Chile, said that she was almost in tears to see JYJ perform, after waiting to see them live for more than seven years.

Ana Maria, 54, said that she became a JYJ fan six years ago when her 19-year-old daughter, who accompanied her at the concert, introduced her to the group.

“JYJ is a fantastic group, and the members have beautiful voices and sing and dance really well,” she said, adding that in her opinion, there is no pop act that can compare with JYJ.

To secure good seats at the stadium, some hardcore fans even camped outside the venue starting last Monday.

Andrea Briceno, 19, said she had saved up all her money from doing part-time jobs in order to fly 10 hours from Sweden to Chile, just to see JYJ in person.

“My dream is to sing with JYJ before I die,” she said.

Another 19-year-old, Carolina, said she came to the concert in Chile with two other friends from Bolivia and that she gets a sense of hope whenever she watches JYJ concert footage.

“It is like a dream to see them perform in real life instead of through the Internet,” she said.

JYJ’s world tour, which started last April, has been a hot success.

Besides the sold-out concert in Santiago, its concert in Lima, Peru, the last city on the group’s world tour, was sold out as well. And with requests from fans pouring in for more seats, the organizers sold an extra 1,000 tickets on top of the original 5,000 available.

The tour was attended by more than 200,000 fans, and the band played an average of 18 songs per concert.

Influential Peruvian newspaper El Comercio wrote a big feature story on the group’s success, writing, “It wasn’t Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus, but the Korean group JYJ that saw record sales of concert tickets in Peru.”

By Song Ji-hye [jainnie@joongang.co.kr]

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[NEWS] 120311 Korean Fever: Who is JYJ And What Is The Reason For All The Fascination?

Learn more about the Asian group that has caused great sensation in Lima and who will perform today at the Explanada Del Estadio Monumental.

The members of Korean group JYJ sparked great hysteria to thousands of Peruvian fans. First the fans wiped out all the tickets for the show that the three Asian will offer this March 11 in Lima. Then, hundreds of followers waited at the airport to greet them and after camped out in front of the Marriot Hotel to watch over them. Mass hysteria was sparked, orchestrated with shouts, cries and  cheers. The devotion seemed much greater than that held for idols such as Justin Bieber and the Jonas Brothers. However, a question that crosses the mind of those who have not been infected with this fever is: Who are they and why are they so revered? Here are some highlights regarding the fascination towards Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu.

1. STELLER PAST

Although JYJ was created in 2010, the three members of the k-pop group already posessed great fame from being part of one of the most famous artistic groups, TVXQ, which was formed in 2003 and consisted of 5 members.  However, in 2009, charismatic Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, the Korean company that managed their careers, arguing that their contract of 13 years was unjust for them and should be invalidated. At the end of 2009, the court ruled in their favor. Together, they created JYJ, lunched the album “The Beginning” and took with them the thousands of fans that they had from all around the world.

2. WHAT IS ENJOYED OF THEIR MUSIC

JYJ opted in a smart marketing move: launching a full album which consisted of songs in English, which allowed them to be able to reach more markets. In addition, they also sang in Japanese and Korean. According to a fan of the group, what she most enjoys of them is their “feel good” lyrics in their songs. In addition the group has multiple ballads and pop songs. Also, they include dance and R&B songs. It is important to mention that the group’s first album counted on the collaboration of one of the greatest in the music industry, Kanye West, who helped with the production of the album, in addition to participating in their first single, “Ayy Girl.” Similar to the style of Backstreet Boys, these Koreans combine their songs with flashy choreography in addition to having the particular “look.”

3. MASCULINE CHARM

Hero Jaejoong has been considered for two consecutive years now as the most handsome man in all of Asia. In addition to being a singer, he is a famous actor and director. He has participated in several “doramas” (Asian Dramas). In 2011, he played for the first time the protagonist in a drama, “Protect the Boss.”

4. THE EXPANSION OF THE FAME

There still this one key question to answer, “How is it that the fame of JYJ has traveled to our beautiful land under the sun? Well, first of all, it is clear that in today’s society one cannot underestimate the power of the internet, however, the first contact that the Peruvian fans had with these types of groups was through dramas. The Asian dramas were transmitted by Panamericana Televisión and in which one can hear multiple songs by Asian groups.  It should be noted that many people had also followed these types of programs through the internet. According to one of the group’s followers, many would listen to the songs and like them, later looking up information of those that sang the songs, which lead to them to discover groups like JYJ and the rest is history known to all: sold out concerts, hundreds of fans camped outside of a hotel, shouting, devotion, fascination.

[Translator's note: Article was featured on the main page of "El Comercio," The most important newspaper in Peru]

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[NEWS] 120311 JYJ First Korean Band to Perform Solo in Latin America

Boy band JYJ held a concert at Teatro Caupolicán in San Diego, Chile, on Friday (local time), becoming the first Korean group to perform solo in Latin America. The venue was packed some two hours before the concert got under way, with over 3,000 fans hunkering down to catch a glimpse of the Asian pin-ups.

In the days leading up to the concert, hundreds of fans from other parts of Latin America such as Brazil, Columbia, Mexico and Venezuela camped at a nearby parking lot to make sure they got a seat at the concert.

The spectators went wild throughout the concert, cheering and waving their national flags. During the show, three people were reported to have fainted and were carried out of the premises.

The performance was part of the group’s world tour, which started last April and ended on Sunday in Lima, Peru.

Chilean reporters who were present at the latest concert said, “K-pop fans here currently number 20,000 to 30,000. But once Korean singers’ music is released through official channels, their fan base will surely expand further.”

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[NEWS] 120311 What were South American fans’ reactions when they met Kpop stars JYJ?

Reporter: On the 9^th [local time] JYJ’s concert in in Santiago, Chile was held. It was here that I met fans that were almost more passionate than fans from other parts of the world. They were filled with emotion after meeting Korean singers for the first time. Here I will introduce the fans’ first impressions of meeting them.

▲ Monica Sanchez (21-Bolivia)

Last Saturday we came from Bolivia to Santiago in order to see JYJ’s concert. When we listen to JYJ’s music and when we watch their performance videos we gain hope. I especially like the dances where they ask fans to participate/follow along. Compared to only watching their performances on the internet, the live performance is like a dream. Even though we were waiting outside all night long, the thought that we are able to see JYJ keeps us from feeling tired. Because JYJ came to South America, I am very thankful. After the Chile concert, in order to cheer for the boys, we plan to go to the Peru concert as well.

▲Ariana T. (23 yrs.)

As I still am not able to earn a lot of money, I saved for weeks. I was narrowly able to pay for the concert ticket and transportation. However, never in my mind did I think that I’d be able to see my favorite singers in Chile. If they had come to Argentina that would have been better, however the fact that I am able to see them at all makes me content. I hope we create good memories here at JYJ’s Chile Concert.

▲Allison R. (24 yrs.)

I knew that the day would come when I would be able to greet JYJ and Koreans. Thus, I began to learn Korean. Though I am not able to speak it well, by learning Korean I am better able to understand JYJ’s lyrics. [Wearing ‘Always Keep the Faith T-Shirt] Like the words on the T-shirt , believing in JYJ–in the future I will continue to believe in them and will always love them. The fact that we’ll see their performance makes me very nervous.

▲ Andre B. (19 yrs)

From Sweden to Madrid it takes around 4 hours-and after waiting in Madrid for 5 hours, I took a plane from Madrid to Chile. I spent almost a total of 15 hours on planes to be able to see JYJ in Chile. Though I really love them, the fact that I wasn’t able to seem them perform in Europe was a shame. When I heard that JYJ would be performing in Chile, I raked up a lot of cash from working at my part time job. My dream is to one day sing on stage with JYJ. I’m not Chilean and of course it may be a little risky not knowing the area well, but in order to see the concert it can’t be helped. However, just thinking that I’d be able to see them perform makes me tremble/nervous.

▲Michael Castillo (19 yrs).

The day of the concert is my birthday. JYJ’s concert is the best birthday in my life. Because I wanted to show my thankful heart I waited for three days at the airport for them. I still cannot believe the fact that JYJ are in Chile. The fact that they came makes me very thankful. I’ve been their fan for 6 years. I can’t believe that I’ll actually be seeing them. JYJ gave me a lot of strength. In the future if they continue to come to South America, that’d be great.

▲Makoli (?) P. (25 yrs)

Since Monday I started to sleep right here (near the concert venue). Every day from morning to night I saved my spot. I did not think that waiting four days for them was tough. In fact the feeling that I was close to JYJ made me excited. The day JYJ arrived, there were many people who went to go see them. Since I didn’t want to give up my spot, I had my younger cousin stay and wait while I went to go see JYJ at the airport. In reality, there were too many people who came to see them. I was only able to see them from afar. I still cannot come to grasp with the realization that I will see them at the concert.

▲Yojana R. (25 yrs)

I come from a city up North of Chile. I took a 22 hr bus ride to get to Chile. Because of JYJ, I came to Santiago for the first time. To think that I’d be able to see JYJ makes me nervous. I cannot keep calm.

▲Mariana Q. (?) (21 yrs)

I live in Chile. Ever since 5 years ago when I discovered JYJ on the internet, I have attended many fan events. When I heard that JYJ would be coming to Chile I almost fainted. I was so happy that I cried. It was my life’s most moving event. Even though I am waiting for the concert right now, I still can’t believe that it’s happening.

▲Diego V. (21 yrs)

I came from Chillan, which was 2 hours away from Santiago. In order to see JYJ’s concert, I waited in Santiago since Tuesday. I have been a fan of JYJ for almost 6 years. The members’ performances were really good—especially Junsu’s singing was very fantasy-like.  I practiced singing to “In Heaven” so I sang along with JYJ when they performed. The fact that I was able to sing along with them made me feel good. The truth is JYJ’s concert performance seems like a vague dream. However, it wasn’t a dream but reality. The next world tour I would like see to them perform here again.

▲ Ana Maria (54 yrs)

My daughter was first a fan of JYJ and then introduced me to them. Thus, for almost 6 years both my daughter and I have been fans. JYJ have beautiful voices and sing and dance really well. There is no such group like this in Chile. JYJ always has something that draws us to them. When I see other singer, I get rather tired but whenever I watch JYJ’s performances I never get tired. I can never forget their performances. Before hearing of JYJ I knew a little about Korea. However, after discovering JYJ my interest in Korea became greater. Exactly what kind of country were they born in and what kind of environment do they live…I had that curiousity. If there were no JYJ I would know absolutely nothing about Korean. I also went to Korean school. I like Korean language and their culture. JYJ isn’t just a group that sings. If I compare them to other K-pop groups, JYJ has unique music. It is like a dream that they came and I thank them for coming.

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[VIDEO + TRANS] JYJ’s Greetings to Chile and Peru for the upcoming 2012 South America Tour (Eng Sub)

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[TRANS] C-Jes Announcement: JYJ’s South America Tour in March, 2012.

Hello, this is C-JeS Entertainment.

We are announcing the confirmation of JYJ’s South America Tour in March, 2012.

The concerts will be held on:

March 9th Teatro Caupolican in Santiago, Chile

March 11th Explanada Sur del Estadio Monumental (Explanada Sur inside Estadio Monumemntal) in Lima, Peru.

JYJ shared about their love for their South American fans, “These are countries that are really far away with over 30 hours of flight time. After we worked with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins and released the English album in 2010, fans in North America and South America increased rapidly. So even though we are far away, we always felt close to them.”

JYJ also talked about their determination, “Many South American fans came to our performances in North American cities we visited for our showcase of the World Wide Album in 2010, cities like LA and San Francisco we visited for World Wide Tour in 2011 and recent European Tour. South American fans have hoped for us to come visit them in South America for a long time. We are happy that we can keep the promise with our fans and will prepare for the perfect performance that will be suitable for Latin America’s passion.”

JYJ’s World Tour in 2011-2012 will come to an end with South American Tour in Chile and Peru.

We hope for your support.

Thank you.

[T/N: One long paragraph was split into two so it’s easy to read.]

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