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JYJ’s activities in Japan seem to be resume as last.

“The ruling of the lawsuit on JAN 18 decided that AVEX cannot interfere in JYJ’s activities in Japan”, confirmed by C-JeS Entertainment, the management company of JYJ.

It also added, “As soon as the full written judgement, we will release official press release”.

JYJ filed a lawsuit against AVEX, claiming AVEX interfered in JYJ’s Charity Concert to help Japanese Earthquake victims in 2011[2011 JYJ Unforgettable Live in Japan].

With this ruling in Japan, it is expected that JYJ might resume its activities in Japan where the group has high popularity.


Source: Nate
Translated by: dedicatee.wordpress.com


Check out the schedule of Japanese trial below.

Submitted as evidence:
1. Statement of C-JeS Korean representative, Attorney Im Hyuk(dated June 16)
2. Statement of Avex representative (in charge of this case) Anami Masahiro (dated June 27)
3. Statement of (C-JeS CEO)Baek ChanJu (dated June 16)
4. Email communication between Atty Im Hyuk and Anami san
Next court date is July 6.
Translated by: @rubypurple_fan



3:14 PM

Note: Toshiro Ono is a freelance nonfiction writer who writes mostly about the mafia and crime. Below is a translation of his blog entry that details actions taken by both sides of the CJeS and Avex lawsuit, as well as his thoughts on the reasoning behind those actions.
[JP Trial Translation] Avex and C-JeS court records
Petition made by JYJ Japanese fans has been submitted to the court through a lawyer. (JYJ3 Note: read more here: 1, 2)
The Petition
「March 13, 2012
This petition is for JYJ to do activities freely in Japan.
We are fans of JYJ, a male vocal group from Korea.
In Sept 2009, Avex management, the defendant in this case, declared the unilateral hiatus of JYJ in Japan, taking away from us the opportunity to hear their music.
1 1/2 years has passed since this sudden hiatus, despite the fervent hopes of JYJ and us fans to resume their activities freely in Japan, that day has not yet come.
Not only that, the actions of Avex have deeply hurt the hearts of the artists and the fans repeatedly.
In order to protest against such tactics of Avex, we made a signature petition which aim to let JYJ have activities freely in Japan. As a result, 19,813 signatures were collected as shown in the attachment.
We support the activities of the C-JeS company.
We humbly submit this petition to the court.
This signature campaign was initiated by us. We ask for your support. 」
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The following are the most recent documents prepared by both parties.
A. C-JeS briefs about details of charges such as fines, etc
B. Avex briefs the following:
Main contents of the Avex brief last May 25

(2) “The effect of termination of the exclusive contract case”
A. Introduction
Avex as has been repeatedly claim that so far, cancellation of the contract is invalid because of the exclusivity issue, C-JeS claim assumes that the release is valid is unacceptable, although there is no need for rebuttal originally, below, as a precaution, to refute the assumption is valid is released.

I. C-JeS claim:
C-JeS, due to the cancellation of the exclusive contract case, on the arrangements stipulated in the exclusive contract, this matter shall cease to be effective toward the future, termination of the exclusive contract after the date of issue, Avex has recorded JYJ’s demonstration (hereinafter called Master Case), and argues that exercise of the rights can not be naturally transferred based on Article 7 of the exclusive contract.
II. Avex objections:
a) The wording of the exclusive contract issue:
However, as mentioned above (page 4), in paragraph 1 of Article 7 in the exclusive contract, provisions that the right on every activity of JYJ made as artists during the validity period of the exclusive contract (according to the copyright of any copyrighted work, performer’s rights, etc), are defined “without time limitation” and will be transferred exclusively to Avex.
So, if it expires or is terminated by an exclusive contract, or was terminated by a release, without question the cause of its termination, also “in the termination of this agreement”, Avex, in any region, range, and without period limitation, with free discretion, can exercise the rights under Article 7 of the exclusive contract on the activities of JYJ during the validity period, or transferable license to a third party (referred to in the proviso of Article 8 of the exclusive contract issue) or, in addition, shall come up with a decision on the discussion of this matter are specified (proviso to paragraph 2 of Article 6 of the exclusive contract issue).
On the other hand, Avex, with the use of master case, for C-JeS, the duration of copyright or neighboring rights of the case to present this matter, and has been paying the artists royalties as consideration for JYJ’s activities (no.1, paragraph 1, article 10 of exclusive contract issue), for the same item, are defined without question the cause of the end of the contract “after the exclusive contract case” shall remain in effect (Article 24)
If the exclusive contract from the way of provisions of the matter as described above, each of the above terms, if you exit not only the lapse of a lifetime exclusive contract case, naturally be applied even if you end by default release is obvious.
b) Industry practice records:
In addition, in the recording industry, such as record companies, in making a record (song), fees (such as studio use fee, renumeration of studio musicians, editing room usage fee, engineers fee, arrangement fees, planning of record sales and digital distribution), are included in the invested capital that has been originally planned. Therefore, although the song was already made, funds should be continuously available, regardless of period.
To recover the capital that was invested in a production, an exclusive contract should be made. This is the current practice of most companies in the recording industry.
C-JeS also, after the end of this exclusive contract, merely means that you can’t make the use or production of records and issue a new record, does not affect any case.
And, even if construed as above, avex, for C-JeS, neighboring rights issue during the validity period, has been paying the artists royalties as the consideration for such activities that JYJ participated in (no 1, paragraph 1, article 10 of the exclusive contract issue), because they can use to assure the interests of certain records, there is no disadvantage to C-JeS.
c) Others:
If from that described above, even if the exclusivity of a valid contract is cancelled temporarily, the use of any songs was produced during the contract’s validity period, does not affect the exclusive contract, the claim of C-JeS is unacceptable.
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C-JeS written application for evidence
May 28
1) Display of testimony of the witness
Sejong Law Firm (includes the address of the firm)

2) Facts 
Witness is a lawyer involved in the negotiations and conclusion of the exclusive contract for JYJ’s Japan activities that C-JeS entertainment (called C-JeS) and Avex management (referred to as Avex below) had agreed.
By examination of witness, 1) Avex has signed the exclusive contract with the knowledge that there is a dispute between SM entertainment and JYJ; 2)Avex violated the exclusive contract, without informing the management of JYJ, when it has a press release on Sept 16, 2010 announcing the hiatus of JYJ, which proves that Avex concluded the contract directly with JYJ.

3) Examination
Part 1
a) Circumstances of this matter until the conclusion of an exclusive contract with Avex
b) Article 15 of the exclusive contract case

Part 2
a) Negotiation history from June 2010 until September 16, 2010
b) The reason why Avex suspended the activities of JYJ on its press release on Sept 16, 2010

Part 3
Course of the lawsuit of JYJ with SM entertainment
Part 4
Other documents related to this case
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Future course:
Baek Chanju (C-JeS) and Anami Masahiro (Avex) will submit a written statement on June 27.
Translator Note: Basically what Avex was saying is that they should have a portion of what JYJ earned during the exclusive contract validity period (which will end next year) even if they lose this case. As for C-JeS, that contract was terminated as soon as Avex announced the hiatus of JYJ because 1) they did not inform C-JeS, 2) the reason they gave was bull (the bs that avex didn’t know c-jes has ties to the mafia).
Translated by: @rubypurple_fan




The day the five people together again is coming?
Early in the year Avex was shaken by the news of Ayumi Hamasaki’s divorce announcement and in the end the project of reuniting Tohoshinki was brought to surface.
“Avex crammed Ayumi’s PV since debut and special video footages into a DVD-Box and put it on sale on New Year’s Day. We can see that Avex and Ayumi is battling it out, using the hot excellent card of ‘divorce’” (Music insider)
Also, along with Ayumi, Avex’s ace, EXILE also put out their PV compilation at the same time, but it seems that so far the sales didn’t reach their target.
“Adding to the continuous recession in the music market, time has come that (one) cannot sell based only on music. Avex changed their strategy to adding the special edition PV from previous albums etc as freebies and extensively marketing it. It’s okay since Ayumi is under their management, but EXILE and Amuro Namie aren’t from their company and are under other management, they do not get much profit.” (Music insider)
Speaking of other management, Avex is the one in charge for Tohoshinki who belongs to Korea’s ‘SM Entertainment’ and are the ones in charge of their (Tohoshinki) extensive promotional activities in Japan, thus growing them up to par as their own artist. But, due to the conflicts regarding to their contract with SM, 3 members parted from the original 5 members group and they are currently doing their activities under the name JYJ. But it seems that there is a project in reuniting the 5 members.
“The recent Tohoshinki consist of Yunho and Changmin, but the most popular member in Japan is JYJ’s Jaejoong. Initially, Avex had a contract with JYJ’s management but due to a person with ‘dark background’ the contract was abruptly halted. Due to that reason, JYJ’s activities in Japan ceased and last year, due to the Tohoku Great Earthquake Charity Concert, they are facing another dispute in court. In addition to that, they are also being dragged into the false charity party for Tohoku Great Earthquake thus the continuous trouble. In Korea, using their power, SM has restricted JYJ’s appearance in (TV) programs but their ability to attract audience is undeniably huge. Therefore, as a hypothetical solution to JYJ’s trouble is a project to bring about the five members in live concert at a big place like Tokyo Dome. It seems that Avex who is losing ‘sellable’ stuff’s savior is to make it (the project) possible. But, due to JYJ’s affiliation to the rumored ‘dark acquaintances’, it seems that it would not carry through.” (Weekly magazine reporter).
And it appears that the ones who ‘bought’ the project’s story is Ayumi.
“Ayumi originally is really close to JYJ to the extent of collaborating with Junsu’s twin brother, Junho in a song for her album. During last year’s Avex’s live event, A-Nation, the 2-members of Tohoshinki complained that ‘they do not want to stand on stage with Junho’, thus rendering the planned collaboration. Via Twitter, Avex received a lot of complaints. There are those rumors that Ayu is the middle person in coordinating for both parties to meet halfway for the sake of reunion. " (Weekly magazine reporter).
Even when there’s a lot of fans who wish for the five’s reunion, realistically it is a difficult project and it seems that Avex is in a difficult situation.
Source: Excite.co.jp
Translation by: Helly of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3



At the A-Nation 10th Anniversary for Life Change & Go!, Avex’s annual music festival, TVXQ stood on the stage at the end, following X Japan and Hamasaki Ayumi. According to the news reports, Hamasaki Ayumi was supposed to close the event, but the TVXQ’s appearance at the end was prepared as a surprise event for the audience to mark the 10th anniversary of the A-Nation.

Nikkan Sports and Daily Sports reported on the event on August 28: “TVXQ will be on everyone’s lips even after the event closed on August 27, 2011.” “TVXQ’s closing performance even amazed people who had suffered the severe earthquake.”

Source: Newsen from Nate

Translated by minongzi@korea.com


Summary of the article in “Shukan Gendai” –Weekly times- Newspaper

On the 10th of May, a warning was sent to the Sumo Organization, clearly requesting the suspension of the event.

Then, a representative from the side of the Sumo Organization called on the 12th of May, saying “figure out your trouble between the involved parties (T/N: JYJ and Avex) because we’ve already allowed the use of the venue, and received the rental fees” the representative informed them rudely. (T/N: the quotes from the representative were written in informal speech that can be considered rude when spoken in such a formal situation.)

“Right before the concert on the 2nd of June, we sent them another warning, but it was useless” a person from Avex said. Avex took all the temporary methods to stop the concert but, it is now forced to take legal actions against the Sumo Organization, the management company and others seeking compensation of 143,400,000 Yen (T/N: approximately $1,834,200) and is taking the case to Tokyo district court.

The compensation was estimated based on the calculation of the profit that Avex would have gained if they held the event as the management company. “All the other concert venues in Japan knew about the trouble between us and the Right-wing gangster organization, and refused to host the concert.

Why was the Kokugikan (T/N: sumo hall) the only one to accept them? You start to suspect that they have connections to the other side (T/N: Right-wingers)” says a member of Avex management.

(Part not related to the lawsuit omitted)

Concerning this lawsuit, the Sumo organization stated, “The petition for the lawsuit has not been confirmed yet, therefore we cannot answer any questions”

For a sumo organization who is covered in scandals and barley managing to finally hold a tournament, the opportunity of hosting a concert for such a popular idol group was an irresistible temptation, but the final result was that they made an enemy of such a huge recording company.

Source: http://ameblo.jp/76672069/entry-10964332096.html
Translation by: As0or83 of JYJ3
Shared by: JYJ3






Q. Your thoughts about being part of YGEX with all the YG Family?
GD: Being able to be together as YG Family makes me happy and I feel confident.
T.O.P: Being able to be together makes me happy.
CL: I think we all have the same feeling as a family and to be able to debut as 2NE1 here makes me happy.
Dara: Ibecame the advertisement manager and I will also become the fresh manager Park in Japan as well.
Bom: I’m looking forward to being able to show a various side of us to our fans.

Q. To BIGBANG, you guys released solo and unit albums. what was that like?
GD: We worked on solo projects and we will be doing the same this year.
TOP: we were really excited and felt a different type of fun by being able to do the music we wanted to do and being able to show a different side of us apart from big bang

Q. Can we look forward to having solo and unit activities in Japan?
GD: We were able to do a lot of things last year and we hope to do the same thing in Japan in the near future.

Q. We would like to ask 2NE1, you’ll be releasing an album on september 27th and the concert tour has been set so what are your thoughts on that?
Bom: I can’t tell you yet but we’ll be coming out with fresh music.

Q. You said yourself that you were a manager, so when you’re in Japan how do you plan on promoting?
Dara: Just like in korea, I plan to making things fun by planning fun events and making 2NE1. known and also by learning Japanese.

Q. You had something important to tell us?
Dara: There will be a YG family concert in Japan and Korea soon.

YGEX’s official website: www.ygex.jp

Source: happyrichlifebbxxx @ youtube
Translation: solshin3 @ 21bangs.com


What is YGEX?

A birth of a record label dedicated exclusively to YG FAMILY!

The name is "YGEX", attributing to the collaboration of YG FAMILY "YG" with AVEX "EX".
"EX" also inspired by words like "EXPERIENCE" and "EXCLUSIVE", carries connotations of it being the one and only label you can experience YG FAMILY.

The collaboration between YG, not bound to just Asia now spreading as a worldwide trend "YG POP", and AVEX who has always innovated and led the Japanese music scene, is definitely a match up bound to create a new and unpredictable form of entertainment.

From official website: ygex.jp / video from YGLcrazyxcami
cr: bigbang
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14:08 July 19 (Tues), 2011

The CEO of avex, Mr. Masato Matsuura’s twitter is under fire, and he is forced to shut down his twitter.

There was a suspicion that a Chinese singer stole a song composed by Jaejoong (ex-member of Tohoshinki, currently a member of JYJ). There was a rumor on the internet that it was an act of Mr. Matsuura (and those around him). In regard to this, Mr. Matsuura said on the 17th that “I don’t have anything to do with it, and I don’t know anything about it. But there are those who send me childish complains anonymously, selfishly misunderstanding the situation. It sucks, and also lame… This time, we are the victims. Thanks for your understanding.” (T/N: pls click for the trans here.) And receiving slander comments continuously, he tweeted, “There is no meaning doing such things, so I will be off from twitter, excluding the time I’ll be uploading my photos!”
After that, his followers sent “Please do not quit”, but he responded by “But, some jy (T/N: twitter user’s account name) said I should quit (Lol)”. Some of the fans on twitter exploded their anger. ”Don’t call the group name like that, you are the CEO” “Keep in mind of your position”. They also send other attacking comments, and Mr. Matsuura’s twitter became an exchange of words, and thus, under fire. Mr. Matsuura responded to many comments of his followers saying “I cannot leave this untouched.” Afterwards he tweeted “Thank you for everything up to today. There are stupid persons like me (Lol). I am happy that there are those who understood a stupid person like me, and also, understood somewhat of my few good points, too. So,for the time being, good bye” “So, see you!”

There are contractual problems between avex and JYJ, and there are various conjectures on the internet concerning avex and JYJ.

(Keisuke Orimoto)

T/N: Mr. Matsuura’s twitter account @masatomatsuura is currently deleted.

Source: RBB TODAY
Translation: smiley @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }


Avex Group Holdings Ltd
Regarding the JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN Event Application For Provisional Injunction

As stated in our press release on 28 April, in relation to the Tohoku Earthquake Charity Event by our company’s artists JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN, the organisers Zak Corporation (Zak Corp.) and JJY’s Korean management company C-JeS ENTERTAINMENT.Co.ltd (C-JeS) had filed for 2 charges of provisional disposition against our company for unfair correspondence, at the Tokyo local district courts.

・ Heisei 23rd Year, No. 1115 Application for provisional injunction against obstruction of business operations (Civil Matters, 9th Dept)
Claimant (Complainant) = Zak Corp.
・ Heisei 23rd Year, No. 22020 Application for Provisional Disposition Order (Civil Matters, 46th Dept)
Claimant (Complainant) = Zak Corp. & C-JeS (Joint Claim by both companies)

With regards to the 2 counts of provisional injunction, our company had asserted its legitimacy on the issue, and we were confident that this case would be dismissed. However on 27 May, Zak Corp. and C-JeS had, without waiting for the final decision, withdrawn both claims.

Zak Corp. and C-JeS had considered that it would have been difficult for their two claims to stand, and had decided to abandon this application for provision injunction. With such facts, we can simply conclude that legally, our claims are valid.

The above is what we would like to report.

(T/N: Heisei 23rd Year = 2011)

Source : [avex.co.jp]
Translated & Shared by : dongbangdata.net


This is impressive – - the Avex label has a lot of really famous and successful Japanese artist signed so this is BIG for our girls and their debut in Japan. With this label backing them After School should have a solid debut with a good promotion period.

Check out the newly created Japanese website here. I’m hoping in the days to come there will be more updates and in a few weeks new pictures for their debut! Our girls are well on their way to a successful debut in Japan!

Source : afterschooldaze


Avex made some announcements on Wednesday regarding its contracts with several Korean artists, particularly TVXQ. That group, which has been on hiatus since April of this year, will be resuming activities with only two of its five members – Yunho and Changmin.

Contract issues led to a fallout between TVXQ’s members and their Korean management agency, SM Entertainment. Since April, the other three members of TVXQ – Junsu, Jejung, and Yuchun – have been signed with a different agency, and they have been performing under the name JYJ for several months. However, SM Entertainment stated that Yunho and Changmin “have not given up on the dream of TVXQ.” As a result, they will revive the TVXQ name in 2011.

Details of their activities are still unknown, but they are expected to restart in January. According to Sankei Sports, one source has said that a new song is already in production for a planned CD release in Japan.

Besides TVXQ, Avex has had contracts with two other SM Entertainment artists, BoA and J-Min, for several years. On Wednesday, they re-announced that they have completed exclusive contracts with two more artists, SUPER JUNIOR and f(x).

It was already revealed several weeks ago that SUPER JUNIOR will be holding three concerts at Yokohama Arena next February to accompany their debut release.

source: Sankei Sports, Tower
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Avex made some announcements on Wednesday regarding its contracts with several Korean artists, particularly TVXQ. That group, which has been on hiatus since April of this year, will be resuming activities with only two of its five members – Yunho and Changmin.

Contract issues led to a fallout between TVXQ’s members and their Korean management agency, SM Entertainment. Since April, the other three members of TVXQ – Junsu, Jejung, and Yuchun – have been signed with a different agency, and they have been performing under the name JYJ for several months. However, SM Entertainment stated that Yunho and Changmin “have not given up on the dream of TVXQ.” As a result, they will revive the TVXQ name in 2011.

Details of their activities are still unknown, but they are expected to restart in January. According to Sankei Sports, one source has said that a new song is already in production for a planned CD release in Japan.

Besides TVXQ, Avex has had contracts with two other SM Entertainment artists, BoA and J-Min, for several years. On Wednesday, they re-announced that they have completed exclusive contracts with two more artists, SUPER JUNIOR and f(x).

It was already revealed several weeks ago that SUPER JUNIOR will be holding three concerts at Yokohama Arena next February to accompany their debut release.

Sharingyoochun

credits: onomatheydidn't


It’s not easy trying to make money in Japan’s music industry. For years now, much of the revenue from higher-margin CD sales has been robbed by the bursting growth of digital music downloads and pirates.

Avex shares registered a fresh 2010 high on Thursday and shares are up 64% year-to-date versus a 12% decline in the broader Nikkei Stock Average.

The reasons are even more intriguing: a boost in CD and DVD sales linked to mega-hit animated series “One Piece” and the hugely popular South Korean boy band Tong Vfang Xien Qi, known better in Japan as Tohoshinki.

Earlier this year, the five-member South Korean pop group, which made a debut here in 2005, devastated fans with an announcement that it would cease group activities in Japan and focus on solo work. Fortunately for Avex, that sparked sales of a Tohoshinki greatest hits album and solo singles.

“I have to admit this bad luck has also brought us good luck,” said Avex spokesperson Taishi Arashida. “These guys are clearly beyond the conventional South Korean boom.”

Beyond the Tohoshinki and One Piece phenomena, market experts say there is also a longer-term cause for optimism in Avex’s earnings: new sources of revenue. Tomoaki Kawasaki, an analyst at Cosmo Securities, said many investors expect the company to also raise its full-year earnings outlook soon on faster-than-expected growth in subscriptions to “BeeTV” — a paid-for service launched in May 2009, owned 70% by Avex and 30% by NTT Docomo Inc., that produces and broadcasts content for mobile phone users.

The number of users has reached over 1.4 million subscribers from just 440,000 in June last year, well ahead of the company’s 1.5 million target by March 2011. Okasan Securities projects the BeeTV business to turn profitable on an operating basis as early as by the next fiscal year.

That’s good news for Avex, because it has been particularly successful in luring female consumers in their twenties to BeeTV drama contents featuring their favorite actors and screenwriters, while also diversifying its contents to meet the needs of different age groups.

“The industry faces difficult market conditions, but it boils down to whether each music company can deliver strong content,” Cosmo Securities’ Kawasaki said.

And whether that content derives from South Korea, animation or mobile phones, it looks like Avex is on the winning side, at least for now.


credit: japan real time
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Avex Group Holdings reported on the 30th a total budget surplus of 3 billion yen (≈ 35.5 million USD) for the quarter of April-September of this year, compared to a deficit of 476 million yen (≈ 5.6 million USD) in the same quarter of the prior year. It was previously predicted that their surplus would reach 500 million yen (≈ 5.9 million USD). Besides being able to lower the producing cost for their popular artists’ albums last quarter, their profit also came from the great sale result of “ONE PIECE” Theme Song Compilations and DVDs.

Total sales of this quarter worth 58.9 billion yen (≈ 698 million USD), up 1% compared to the same quarter of the prior year; and this number exceeded their expectation by 3.3 billion yen (≈ 39 million USD). For the third quarter of the year, the CD sales of JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN are expected to accelerate their total sales. Besides, the releases of “ONE PIECE” Character DVD Boxes and Theme Song Compilations are also expected to be another source of their sale acceleration.

Its operating profit is 5.4 billion yen (≈ 64 million USD), which is 3.2 times their profit in the last quarter and exceeded their expectation by 3.9 billion yen (≈ 46 million USD). By purchasing the original recordings of the popular artist Tohoshinki from other recording companies, the company was able to cut down the cost of production for their best album. However, since that was also one reason that accelerate their sales in this quarter, their full-year outlook still remains unchanged.

Source: Japan’s Economic Newspaper
Translation: linhkawaii @ OneTVXQ.com
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