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[PHOTO+NEWS+VIDEO]101113 [JYJ World Tour]JYJ brings down the house in New York City!
They’ve become musical gods in Korea, broken records in Japan, vacationed in Paris, and toured China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan. Their foray into the global market was launched last month with the debut album “The Beginning“, which surpassed the half million mark in pre-orders with the luxury edition easily selling out in less than a week. So it should come as no surprise that the ever-grandeur Hammerstein Ballroom was bursting at the seams tonight as JYJ took the stage in the heart of New York City, launching the JYJ World Tour, their first American showcase tour in front of 3,400 ecstatic fans.
Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu are no strangers when it comes to pleasing a crowd; after all, they’ve been on the music scene for over seven years and have been part of seven tours. And it’s definitely paid off – the turnout for JYJ’s first flesh-and-blood appearance in New York City was overwhelming. It would be an understatement to label the wait outside of the venue to simply be a “line around the block.” Imagine a crowd of human sardines that takes up ten feet of sidewalk in width, barricaded by metal fences on the verge of tipping over in certain places. Extend that image by a few avenue blocks and you get the idea. Some hardcore Cassiopeians reportedly camped out the night before (they were eventually turned away… then eventually returned around 6AM); others traveled from all over the East Coast just to see these three stars in person. And hello, after the hack job by Tinsel PR and Entitled Entertainment, the concert became free and “first come first serve” – who could pass up an opportunity like that? Unfortunately, the venue reached its maximum capacity before the entire line was let in, so many disappointed fans were left in the cold and turned away at the entrance. Those that were lucky enough to get in began to flood the floor and balcony levels as fans scrambled to get a good view of the stage. With a vibrant pink pattern titillating on the LCD screen onstage, excited chatter mixed with a chorus of Cassiopeians singing along to the background hum of “Ayyy Girl” as the stage crew played with light and sound tests. Finally, the lights clicked on and MC Shane Yoon dramatically introduced the show, only to be humorously interrupted by fellow MC Julie Chang who got the show officially started. allkpop had previously reported that Arden Cho would be the female MC for the show, but the earlier disorganization and mess caused her to miss the New York stop, though she will apparently be at the Las Vegas and Los Angeles shows. Anyway, with no opening acts to prolong the wait, fans were immediately quenched with the live spectacle of three drippingly sexy Korean men slowly rising out of the stage floor onto elevated platforms. Cue the deafening screams of fangirls in blissful vertigo. With the extreme levels of energy pulsating within the ballroom, “Empty” was the perfect song to kick-start the show: the boys casually walked down the steps from the platform to the slow beginning and suddenly came to life with fast-paced choreography as the percussion beat thrummed from the speakers into the crowd. A few arm pumps and mesmerizing pelvic thrusts later, the music transitioned into the fun, electro-dance beat of “Be The One“, with fanchants ringing loud and clear from beginning to end. I absolutely love the heavy, robotic dance moves that come in after the first chorus, and getting to see it live unquestionably amplified the sex factor tenfold. As the song came to an end, the fog machines at the base of the stage began to pump their goods toward the crowd, casting a complete veil over our vision. While the haze might’ve produced a cool effect for the audience, I couldn’t see anyone around me or even the stage which was less than a foot away from my eyes for the next few minutes. From what I could tell though, the young men had taken their positions on stools near the front of the stage. Their voices pierced the fog, so to speak, with the third song of the night, “Be My Girl“, a slow-paced track composed by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. It was nice to see both JYJ’s sexy and sensitive sides in the span of ten minutes! With half the show already over, the MCs returned to the stage for a special Q&A session with the trio based on questions drawn from the audience before the show. Shane and Julie first began by talking about the sheer volume and power of Cassiopeians around the world. “On Twitter, you guys have been crazy. Who reads allkpop?” Shane asked and, amidst cheers, continued, “allkpop put my Twitter account on their site, and I started getting JYJ-Twitter-bombed, and it was crazy. You guys are crazy!“ After each member adorably introduced himself in a few sparse English words, the MCs got straight to the questions. JYJ has spent the past few days in the Big Apple, and it seems like they’re loving it; when asked what their favorite aspects of NYC were, Junsu admired the endless skyline of buildings, Jaejoong said he favored being on stage performing for their fans, and Yoochun was in awe of the number of taxis in the city. At one point, Yoochun recited a few lines of traditional Korean from his latest drama, “SungKyunKwan Scandal.” Another fan asked whether the members read all the tweets posted to them on Twitter. Yoochun estimated that he read around 50% of his Twitter replies, and Junsu said, “I won’t lie and say I’ve read all of them, but I really do try.” After the break, the stools were briskly whisked away and the threesome performed a Korean song from Yoochun’s drama “SungKyunKwan Scandal” titled “Chajatta (Found)”, an optimistic track about someone finally meeting the love of his life. JYJ returned to the pop ambiance afterwards with their big Kanye West collab track “Ayyy Girl”; just as they did earlier that night, the audience sang along to the lyrics, word for word. Finally, JYJ wrapped up the night with a remixed version of “Empty”, which added a layer of electronica pop to the original track. With the members shouting at the audience to jump, it felt like the entire venue was experiencing a mini earthquake. As the song climaxed and neared its end, Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu stepped back onto the platform they started on and disappeared for a dramatic close to the night. White confetti cannons exploded into the air and the ”Ayyy Girl” music video was broadcast on the LCD screen as if to console any members of the audience who were already experiencing JYJ withdrawal symptoms. Dazed fans filtered out of the entrance doors, with little cliques dotting the lobby as friends took final photos together and others reminisced about the highlights of the concert. Many fans also ended up lingering in the area, hoping to catch a glimpse of the trio leaving the venue for their hotel which was located just down the block.
This was my first time seeing JYJ perform live, and the trio ultimately lived up to the hype that they’ve constructed over the past seven years. One of the keys to TVXQ’s international success lay in the members’ exceptional vocal ability, and it was delightful to discover firsthand that they were just as talented live as in studio. Furthermore, the members put on a great show despite the logistical mess that has recently plagued the tour.
Later this week, JYJ’s schedule includes two more tour stops in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. For those of you that are planning to attend, you’re in for a hell of a concert!
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[TRANS] 101113 JYJ, US Fans Go Wild At The New York Showcase "Wonderful JYJ"
JYJ (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu), who are currently participating in their worldwide showcase tour for their global debut album 'The Beginning', released photos from their showcase in New York that ended successfully with an explosive response from US fans.
JYJ held their first US showcase at the Hammerstein in Manhattan, New York at 8pm on the 12th.
US fans who filled the performance hall, that was able to hold a total of 3000 people, left the venue shouting "Wonderful! JYJ" and cheering for JYJ's live performances.
One US fan living in New York stated, "Through Billboard, I was able to learn about JYJ, who worked with Kanye West, and I fell in love with their music and showmanship so I came to watch their performance today," and "The performance that JYJ showcased today was so powerful that it will stay engraved in my mind for a long time."
Over 7000 fans from various parts of the East Coast were seen standing in line to see JYJ from as early as 6am in the morning though the venue could only hold 3000 people.
One representative stated, "Even before we started, many fans gathered near the performance venue causing traffic congestion, but the showcase was able to end well with no major accidents."
JYJ, who finished their first US showcase in New York, stated, "We feel as though we've been rewarded for all the preparation we've been doing for our worldwide debut. As this is a worldwide album, we were hoping for a positive response from the USA; in the end, it was a really joyful and electrifying experience."
Source: [Money Today News+DNBN] Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net Shared by: tohosomnia.net Do not remove/add on any credits
[VIDEOS]101113 JYJ NYC Showcase PART VI
JYJ - Empty (New York Showcase Intro)
JYJ - Girlfriend Question (New York Showcase Question Period)
[TRANS] 101112 Kim Jaejoong Glows in the Dark when Playing the Piano
JYJ's Kim Jaejoong's picture of his playing in the dark had sparked off topics like "Shining in the dark." Recently, the picture of JYJ/TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong's playing the piano was released on online forums. Kim Jaejoong was wearing a jacket with a cap and playing the piano, and his beautiful charm was more outstanding, giving people the feeling that the darkness around him is glowing.
Netizens stated, "The beautiful glow surrounds him," "The man who shines while playing the piano," "Kim Jaejoong who will still shine even if in a dark corner," "The hands which lingers around people's heart when playing the piano," and related posts.
Source: TVXQbaidu Translation: (L) @ OneTVXQ.com Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! } Feel free to repost, but please leave the full credits intact. Thanks!
[TRANS] 101111 One Statement from YoungWoong Jaejoong Creates a 'Korean' Craze in Japan
Because of one statement from group JYJ's YoungWoong Jaejoong, 'Korean' became the most searched world on a Japanese site.
In the afternoon of the 11th, YoungWoong Jaejoong left a tweet in Japanese on his personal Twitter that said, 'I won't forget Japanese, so everyone, please do your best to study Korean'.
A mere 20 minutes after the tweet came up, 'Korean' took the number one spot on 'Hot Word', Twitter Japan's 'most searched' rankings. 'YoungWoong Jaejoong' also ranked on the charts in second place.
Netizens who heard this news didn't hide their amazement as they said, 'I'm seriously amazed by the time graph', 'I never knew that Hallyu stars had this much of an influence in Japan.' JYJ will begin their USA Showcase tour on the 12th in New York, visiting LA and Las Vegas afterward. Following this, they will be holding a concert for their first album 'The Beginning' at the Jamshil Olympic Stadium on the 27th and 28th.
Source: [Nate News+DNBN] Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net Shared by: tohosomnia.net Do not remove/add on any credits
[TRANS] 101113 MASTER POST JYJ Twitter Updates
This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu ^^ A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes tweets from 6am KST, November 13th to 5:59am KST, November 14th.
JaeSu Tweet to Fans after the Show
(Junsu) My sorrow became joy today because of you all..yes..I will be stronger for you..thank you, so much~!! (11:48am KST)
(Junsu) There were 3000 fans alone who couldn't come inside but waited outside for us.. I'm so sorry that we couldn't be together, and I sincerely thank you for your great love. (1:04pm KST)
(Jaejoong) Yoochun is so tired from using up too much of his strength today. To the 6000 fans who were inside and outside the venue today, I'm so thankful to you all ..This is why I can't give up being on stage ..! We still have one more thing left to film, so let's keep going! http://yfrog.com/gozygj (1:04pm KST)
Source: [Jaejoong+Junsu's Twitter] Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net Shared by: tohosomnia.net Do not remove/add on any credits
