JYJ
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JYJ is a three-member pop group, formed by three members of the South Korean boyband TVXQ
TVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...

: Jaejoong
Hero (singer)
Kim Jaejoong , also known by his stage name Hero, is a Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and director....

, Yoochun
Micky (singer)
Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...

 and Junsu
Xiah
Kim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...

. Their group name is taken from the first letters of each members' names.

Their debut Japanese language EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...

 The...
The...
The... is the debut extended play by South Korean boyband JYJ , a group formed of three of the five members of TVXQ. It was released in Japanese language under Rhythm Zone, the band's former Japanese label as a part of TVXQ...

reached No. 1 on the Japanese Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...

 albums chart. The band's English language global debut album, The Beginning
The Beginning (JYJ album)
The Beginning is the debut studio album by South Korean pop group JYJ, formed by three of the five original members of TVXQ. It is the group's first English release, after their 2010 Japanese language extended play The......

, was released in October 2010. JYJ's second studio album and first Korean language Album In Heaven
In Heaven (album)
In Heaven is the second studio album and first Korean album by South Korean boy band JYJ. It was released on 28 September 2011 under C-JeS Entertainment with three covers: Red, Blue and Brown Editions, and a Black Edition a week later...

was released on September 28, 2011.

Members

Stage name |Date of birth
Romanized Hangul Romanized Hangul
Hero Jaejoong
Hero (singer)
Kim Jaejoong , also known by his stage name Hero, is a Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and director....

영웅재중 Birth name: Han JaeJoon
Adopted name: Kim JaeJoong
Birth name: 한재준
Adopted name: 김재중
26 January 1986 (age 26)
Micky Yoochun
Micky (singer)
Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...

믹키유천 Park Yoochun 박유천 4 June 1986 (age 25)
Xiah Junsu
Xiah
Kim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...

시아준수 Kim Junsu 김준수 15 December 1986 (age 25)

2009: Lawsuit with SM Entertainment

In mid-2009, the three members who were to become JYJ filed a lawsuit against their South Korean record label, SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...

, arguing that the 13-year length and structure of their exclusive contracts as well as the terms of profit distribution were unilaterally disadvantageous towards the artists and should be invalidated. The Seoul Central District Court in October 2009 ruled in favor of JYJ affirming their right to independently engage in entertainment activities and granted JYJ's injunction suspending the JYJ-SM contract; its ruling emphatically pointed out it was a "subjugating contract" with terms that are grossly incompatible with Korean labor and contract law. The three members of JYJ continued their activities in Japan for over half a year after the filing of the injunction until their Japanese agency, Avex, announced a group hiatus in early 2010.

2010: Debut as JYJ - Japan Tour and The Beginning

The three-member group was announced in April 2010 by Rhythm Zone, a sub-label of Avex. The group performed two rounds of lives: their four-day Thanksgiving Live in Dome at Osaka Dome and Tokyo Dome concerts in June, and performances at the nation wide A-Nation tour throughout August. The group's debut release, the extended play The...
The...
The... is the debut extended play by South Korean boyband JYJ , a group formed of three of the five members of TVXQ. It was released in Japanese language under Rhythm Zone, the band's former Japanese label as a part of TVXQ...

, was released in September 2010, and debuted at number one on Oricon albums charts. The DVD for their Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert sold 116,000 copies and their album The... sold 140,000 albums in the first week after being released, with both debuting at No. 1 on the Oricon DVD and album charts in the same week.

In September 2010, Avex Entertainment announced the suspension all of JYJ's Japanese activities. Avex claims this stems from issues the label had with the president of the group's Korean management, C-JeS Entertainment. JYJ stated it was a conflict over new terms demanded by Avex in contract renegotiation.

The group released their English-language global debut album under Warner Music Asia, The Beginning, on October 12, with the Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...

 produced single "Ayyy Girl" as the lead track. JYJ promoted the new album via a worldwide showcase tour throughout October and November with dates in South Korea, Southeast Asia and the United States. Two weeks before the release of the album, 500,000 copies of the regular edition had been pre-ordered and pre-sales for the 99,999-copies of the special edition of The Beginning reached numbers of 400,000 requests.

In spite of a JYJ ban in the Entertainment Departments of Korea's three main terrestrial broadcasters, JYJ had their first public broadcast performance in South Korea on December 31, 2010 at the 2010 KBS Drama Awards. They sung 찾았다 “Found You” – a ballad track from the drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Sungkyunkwan Scandal is a 2010 South Korean historical fiction drama, broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System , whose original run was from August 30, 2010 to November 2, 2010.-Synopsis:...

which starred Yoochun
Micky (singer)
Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...

.

2011: Worldwide Tour and In Heaven

JYJ released their extended play, Their Rooms, Our Story on January 25, 2011 in the format of a "music essay." Despite the majority of sales being counted in the books rather than CD category, it sold well enough to chart on Hanteo.

In the spring of 2011, JYJ launched their first Worldwide Tour as a group with concerts held in Thailand, Taiwan, China, Canada, and the United States. In addition, JYJ held 2 rounds of a special charity concert in the middle of the Tour in Toyko to benefit those affected by the Tōhoku Earthquake. They also held two special encore concert performances in South Korea: one in Busan and the other in Gwangju.

In September, JYJ released their second group album and first Korean language album entitled In Heaven
In Heaven (album)
In Heaven is the second studio album and first Korean album by South Korean boy band JYJ. It was released on 28 September 2011 under C-JeS Entertainment with three covers: Red, Blue and Brown Editions, and a Black Edition a week later...

. There were over 300, 000 pre-orders on the first day alone of advance sales. The album sold 165,000 copies within 3 days of being released and surpassed 350,000 sales in October.

JYJ held their "Unforgettable Live Concert in Japan" on October 15 and October 16 with over 84,000 in attendance. They were praised for the choice to hold these concerts in Ibaraki Prefecture, a region hard hit economically by the Tohoku Earthquake of 2011. JYJ also extended their World Tour by adding a European leg in October and November with dates in Barcelona, Spain and Berlin, Germany.

Public campaigns

In August, 2011 JYJ were appointed Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...

 agency UNAIDS. JYJ and UNAIDS launched a social media awareness campaign to combat HIV/AIDS discrimination via Twitter using the hashtag #LoveAlways.

In November and December of 2011, JYJ spearheaded their "Mango Tree Project" working with World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...

 and ELLE
Elle
Elle may refer to:*Elle, Central African Republic*Elle , a fashion publication*Ellé, a river in France*Elle , a female given name*Elle , a Sri Lankan game similar to baseball*Ælle of Sussex, a Saxon king...

 Korea to gift "mango trees of hope to children" in South Sudan. JYJ with labelmates Park Yoohwan and Song Jihyo recorded Korean, Japanese, and English videos discussing the project to raise awareness and to encourage donations with the goal of planting 20,000 mango trees ahead of Christmas in South Sudan. The mango trees symbolize hope and provide food and a sheltered meeting spot which can serve as classrooms for children.

Charitable work

JYJ commemorated their inaugural group tour, The Beginning Showcase World Tour 2010, by donating the profits from the Seoul showcase to World Vision International
World Vision International
World Vision International, founded in the USA in 1977, is an evangelical relief and development umbrella organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good...

. The proceeds were taken from the opening two performances at the 11,000 seat Hwaseong Tiger Dome at Korea University
Korea University
Korea University is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in...

 which sold out in 15 minutes.

Immediately after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, also known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, or the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 14:46 JST on Friday, 11 March 2011, with the epicenter approximately east...

, JYJ also donated to World Vision Japan fulfilling the organization's entire fundraising goal. JYJ articulated that they wanted to give support and encouragement to Japan in return for all the love and support their Japanese fans have given them over the years; they expressed their hope that their act of giving would encourage others to do so as well. JYJ's Junsu was also present in Tokyo filming for JYJ's 3three Voices Season II during the earthquake. In addition, JYJ held 2 rounds of charity concerts in Toyko on June 7, 2011 to benefit those affected by the Tōhoku Earthquake.

After the 2011 Thailand floods
2011 Thailand floods
Major floods are occurring during the 2011 monsoon season in Thailand, most severely in the Chao Phraya but also in the Mekong River basin. Beginning in late July and continuing for over three months, the floods have caused 602 reported deaths by early November, affected over 2.3 million people,...

, JYJ donated in November 2011 to World Vision, matching and doubling the organization's fundraising goal for flood relief in Thailand, for the purpose of dispensing emergency food aid, water treatment, mosquito nets and other daily necessities. Similar to their response to the Tōhoku Earthquake, JYJ sent videos and messages of support to their Thai fans as well.

Public service

JYJ has been active as honorary ambassadors of various government-run projects as the ‘faces of Korea.’ Along with Kim Yu-na, Park Ji Sung, Park Tae-Hwan
Park Tae-hwan
Park Tae-hwan is a South Korean swimmer. He is a member of the South Korean national swimming team, based in Taereung, Seoul. He won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle and a silver in the 200 meter freestyle events at the 2008 Summer Olympics...

, and Edward Kwon, JYJ was appointed to promote the 2010 G-20 Seoul Summit within South Korea. JYJ was appointed as Goodwill Ambassadors for World OKTA (World Overseas Korean Trader’s Association) with President Lee Myung Bak present at the ceremony. They were also appointed as Honorary Ambassadors for Jeju Island's campaign to be designated one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

JYJ is also the face of the “2011 Protecting Personal Identity Information Campaign” launched by Korea Communication Commission and the Korea Internet & Security Agency which was aggressively promoted on print, radio, television, and cinema ads.

JYJ are also outreach ambassadors for the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology in their efforts at improving online youth culture and “creating schools without violence and [purposeful/bullying] exclusion.”

JYJ performed at the first annual Asian Dream Cup organized by Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung
Park Ji-Sung
Park Ji-Sung is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester United. He was also the captain of the South Korean national team until his retirement from international football...

's JS Foundation using their widespread popularity in Asia to help publicize the event. The proceeds of the charity match were donated to help sport development and support youth players in Vietnam as the JS foundation is seeking to expand its youth football development program and support cultural exchanges for football players around Asia. As a part of this event, JYJ also participated in the one day soccer clinic with young Vietnamese athletes and 15 other star Korean and Japanese footballers. JYJ's Kim Junsu, a soccer enthusiast and captain of the South Korean entertainers soccer club "FC Men", played in the match as well.

Endorsements

JYJ has endorsed:
  • Lotte Duty Free
  • LG
    LG
    LG may refer to:*LG Corp., a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate*LG Electronics, an affiliate of the South Korean LG Group which produces electronic products* Lawrence Graham, a London headquartered firm of business lawyers...

  • Nature Republic
  • NII
  • Penzal Q


JYJ was among the Top 10 Highest Grossing Commercial Endorsement Stars of 2010 in South Korea. They also served as honorary ambassadors for the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).

Studio albums

Year Peak chart positions JPN
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...


KOR
Gaon Chart
The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts...


2010 The Beginning
The Beginning (JYJ album)
The Beginning is the debut studio album by South Korean pop group JYJ, formed by three of the five original members of TVXQ. It is the group's first English release, after their 2010 Japanese language extended play The......


  • Released: October 14, 2010
  • Language: English
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download

1 1 291,000+ (Korea)

62,000 (Japan)
2011 In Heaven
  • Released: September 27, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download

1 1 218,367+ (Korea)
38,000+ (Japan)

Extended plays

Year Album Information Oricon
Albums
Charts
Reported sales
2010 The...
The...
The... is the debut extended play by South Korean boyband JYJ , a group formed of three of the five members of TVXQ. It was released in Japanese language under Rhythm Zone, the band's former Japanese label as a part of TVXQ...


  • Released: September 8, 2010
  • Language: Japanese
  • Formats: CD, digital download
  • Certification: Gold by RIAJ

1 175,000 (Japan)
2011 Their Rooms "Our Story"
Their Rooms "Our Story"
Their Rooms "Our Story" is the first music essay by South Korean pop group, JYJ. The album was released in digital and physical format by January 28, 2011....

(우리 이야기 "Our Story")
  • Released: January 15, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Formats: Essay Book & CD

150,000(pre-orders only)
(Korea)

Soundtrack contributions

Information |Track listings
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Sungkyunkwan Scandal is a 2010 South Korean historical fiction drama, broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System , whose original run was from August 30, 2010 to November 2, 2010.-Synopsis:...

OST (성균관 스캔들)
  • Released: September 2010
  • "찾았다" (Found You) - JYJ
  • "For You It's Separation, For Me It's Waiting" - Jaejoong
  • "Too Love" - Junsu
  • Miss Ripley
    Miss Ripley
    Miss Ripley is 16-episode MBC Television series loosely based off of Shin Jeong-ah case.-Plot:The series follows Jang Mi-ri who uses greed due her troubled past and two men in her life caused her downfall.-Cast:*Lee Da Hae as Jang Mi-ri...

    OST
  • Released: July 2011
  • * "너를 위한 빈자리" (The Empty Space for You) - Yoochun
    Scent of a Woman
    Scent of a Woman (TV series)
    Scent of a Woman is a South Korean television drama series starring Kim Sun Ah, Lee Dong Wook, Uhm Ki Joon and Seo Hyo Rim. It premiered on July 23, 2011 on SBS.-Synopsis:...

    OST
  • Released: 4 August 2011
  • * "You Are So Beautiful" - Junsu
    Protect the Boss
    Protect the Boss
    Protect the Boss , formerly known as The Boss Has Changed and The Last Secretary , is a 2011 Korean drama starring Choi Kang Hee, Ji Sung, Kim Jaejoong of JYJ, Wang Ji Hye, Lee Hee-Jin and Park Young Kyu.It was first broadcast in South Korea from 3 August to 29 September 2011 on Seoul...

    OST (보스를 지켜라)
  • Released: August 2011
  • * "I'll Protect You" - Jaejoong

    DVDs

    # Information |Track listing
    1st Three Voices
    • Released as: 3hree Voices
    • Released: July 28, 2010
    • Length: 3:00:00
    • No of Disc: 4
    • Sales: 65,000
    • Subtitles: Japanese
    2nd Thanksgiving Live in Dome
    • Released: September 8, 2010
    • No of Disc: 2
    • Sales: 140,000
    3rd Three Voices II
    • Released as: JYJ 3hree Voices II
    • Released: May 25, 2011
    • Length: 3:00:00
    • No of Disc: 2
    • Subtitles: English, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean

    Tours

    # Tour Dates/Venue
    1st Thanksgiving Live in Dome
    • To promote The...
      The...
      The... is the debut extended play by South Korean boyband JYJ , a group formed of three of the five members of TVXQ. It was released in Japanese language under Rhythm Zone, the band's former Japanese label as a part of TVXQ...

  • 5 June 2010: Osaka (Kyocera Dome)
  • 6 June 2010: Osaka (Kyocera Dome)
  • 12 June 2010: Tokyo (Tokyo Dome)
  • 13 June 2010: Tokyo (Tokyo Dome)
  • 2nd The Beginning Showcase World Tour 2010
  • To promote The Beginning
    The Beginning (JYJ album)
    The Beginning is the debut studio album by South Korean pop group JYJ, formed by three of the five original members of TVXQ. It is the group's first English release, after their 2010 Japanese language extended play The......

  • 12 October 2010: Korea (Hwajung University Gymnasium)
  • 15 October 2010: Thailand (Impact Challenger 3)
  • 16 October 2010: Singapore (Singapore Expo Hall 3)
  • 17 October 2010: Malaysia (Stadium Negara)
  • 24 October 2010: Hong Kong (HITEC)
  • 30 October 2010: Taipei (Nangang Exhibition Center)
  • 7 November 2010: Shanghai (Grand Stage
    Shanghai Indoor Stadium
    Shanghai Indoor Stadium is a multi-purpose gymnasium, in Shanghai, China.Hailed as a great feat of engineering at the time of its construction, the building is now considered dated and out-classed, by newly constructed sporting facilities nearby. It is now used mostly for entertainment events,...

    )
  • 12 November 2010: New York (Hammerstein Ballroom
    Hammerstein Ballroom
    The Hammerstein Ballroom is a two-tiered, 12,000 square feet ballroom located within the Manhattan Center Studios on 311 West 34th Street in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America. It is known for its elegant appearance and excellent acoustical design...

    )
  • 14 November 2010: Las Vegas (Planet Hollywood)
  • 19 November 2010: Los Angeles (Galen Center USC
    Galen Center
    The Galen Center is a multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility owned and operated by the University of Southern California. Located at the southeast corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles, it is right across the street from the campus and...

    )
  • 3rd JYJ World Tour Concert in 2011
  • To promote Their Rooms
    Their Rooms "Our Story"
    Their Rooms "Our Story" is the first music essay by South Korean pop group, JYJ. The album was released in digital and physical format by January 28, 2011....

    and The Beginning
    The Beginning (JYJ album)
    The Beginning is the debut studio album by South Korean pop group JYJ, formed by three of the five original members of TVXQ. It is the group's first English release, after their 2010 Japanese language extended play The......

    and In Heaven
    In Heaven (album)
    In Heaven is the second studio album and first Korean album by South Korean boy band JYJ. It was released on 28 September 2011 under C-JeS Entertainment with three covers: Red, Blue and Brown Editions, and a Black Edition a week later...

  • 2 April 2011: Bangkok, Thailand (Impact Arena
    Impact Arena
    IMPACT Muang Thong Thani is a complex consisting of an arena, convention center and exhibition hall in suburban Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in Amphoe Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province....

    )
  • 3 April 2011: Bangkok, Thailand (Impact Arena
    Impact Arena
    IMPACT Muang Thong Thani is a complex consisting of an arena, convention center and exhibition hall in suburban Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in Amphoe Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province....

    )
  • 23 April 2011: Taipei, Taiwan (Taipei Dome
    Taipei Dome
    Taipei Dome is a multi-use stadium in Taipei, Taiwan, that was to start construction in 2007 and complete in 2011, although the start date has been delayed until October 2011. In addition to the stadium, the complex will include commercial facilities, including a shopping mall, movie theater,...

    )
  • 7 May 2011: Beijing,China (Capital Gymnasium)
  • 20 May 2011: Vancouver BC, Canada (Rogers Arena)
  • 22 May 2011: Newark, New Jersey (Prudential Center)
  • 27 May 2011: Los Angeles, California (L.A. Live)
  • 03 June 2011: San Jose, California (The Event Center Arena
    The Event Center Arena
    The Event Center Arena is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena, on the main campus of San José State University, in downtown San Jose, California. The Event Center was built in 1989 and is home to the SJSU Spartans men's and women's basketball teams....

  • 11 June 2011: Busan, Korea (Sajik Indoor StadiumA
    Sajik Arena
    Sajik Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Busan, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 15,000 and was built in 1985. It is the home of the Busan KT Sonicboom basketball team....

    )
  • 12 June 2011: Busan, Korea (Sajik Arena
    Sajik Arena
    Sajik Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Busan, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 15,000 and was built in 1985. It is the home of the Busan KT Sonicboom basketball team....

    )
  • 26 June 2011: Gwangju, Korea (Yeomju Gymnasium)
  • 29 October 2011: Barcelona, Spain (Poble Espanyol
    Poble Espanyol
    The Poble Espanyol is an outdoor open-air architectural museum, located on the mountain of Montjuïc, in the city of Barcelona, Spain.It was constructed in 1929, for the Barcelona International Exhibition, that was held in Barcelona that year....

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  • 6 November 2011: Berlin, Germany (Tempodrom)

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