KBS has given its explanations against criticisms about the sudden cancellation of group JYJ’s participation in the Jeju 7 Wonders performance.
On 28 July, KBS responded to the request for an explanation for the sudden cancellation of JYJ’s participation in KBS 1TV’s “Challenge the New 7 Wonders Of The Natural World, This is Jeju.” JYJ was “supposed to participate in the KBS Jeju-produced special broadcast “Challenge the New 7 Wonders Of The Natural World, This is Jeju,” but this was cancelled by the production team.” and “the reason for this was that SNSD and f(x) whom we had initially planned to invite, replied on 15 July informing us about their availability to perform,” they explained.
“Because Jeju is an island, there is high demand for pop culture icons, but compared to Seoul and other cities, there is less availability. When we were contacted about the possibility of SNSD and f(x) performing, the production team decided that it would be a good chance to showcase such big stars on the program.” Also, “Currently, SNSD and f(x) are developing in Europe, so it was decided that they would be more effective in letting the World know about Jeju, which is currently challenging for a spot in the “New 7 Wonders of the Natural World.” and “On 16 July, around 9am, we contacted the JYJ management representative over the telephone and expressed our sincere apologies,” they announced.
The production team said, “The production PD has full authority over the negotiations and decides on the appearance list, and for the sake of a well-rounded program, we decided on the more effective artist. Things are changing even as the program is underway, and this could happen even if it’s just 5 minutes before the live broadcast.” they insisted.
After seeing this, fans said, “This is a reason that lacks logic, and will only fuel criticism” “It was already in the preparation stage of the event, and this not just about JYJ, whose performance was suddenly cancelled, but an act to cheat all artists.” “If anything, these vindications are just killing the JYJ fans once more” and other comments, demanding for a public apology from KBS.
On 20 July, JYJ were scheduled to perform as the appointed ambassadors, and sing 2 songs. However, KBS removed JYJ, and artists from SM Entertainment, the management company that JYJ were involved in a exclusive contract dispute with, SNSD and f(x) performed.
Source : [Innolife.net]
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By: haha! on July 30, 2011
at 1:32 am
that is seriously such a bullshit excuse. if f(x) and snsd were going to be “more effective” then why didn’t they just select them as the jeju ambassadors in the first place.
not only is it just trying to say jyj aren’t as “big” and not worthy of being “showcased”, it’s still entirely ignoring those who elected jyj as ambassadors in the first place.
seriously, wtf? who gave you the rights to overthrow someone else’s entire advertising campaign, KBS production team?
By: getout on July 30, 2011
at 1:32 am
*snort* Whatever…
By: vik720 on July 30, 2011
at 1:32 am
KBS: “It’s the Jeju Gov. who’s in charge of the invites!”
Jeju Gov: *glares at KBS* “No, it’s the producers of the broadcast, they are responsible for it.”
KBS: *mumbles something* Then… umm… They can’t perform till the lawsuit is not over because of their contract with SM!
KBS legal team in the background: *whisper* “They are granted free work by the court, twice already!
KBS: *blanches*: Oh… Umm… Yeah… Soooo… Yes! They are not as effective as these girl groups! Yes! That’s it! *beams proudly* That’s the reason!
LOOOOL!! Next time try harder KBS my son, sit down.
By: vik720 on July 30, 2011
at 1:43 am
nice
By: wackymuttley on July 30, 2011
at 2:17 am
thumps up
By: zanfaith on July 30, 2011
at 3:12 am
*claps* exactly
By: fallingpetals6 on July 30, 2011
at 6:17 am
Right on spot! Haha
By: Jasmine on July 30, 2011
at 11:42 am
this is so true lols
By: Ola Hitomi on July 31, 2011
at 2:08 am
What a crock of shit KBS bullshiting it’s own bullshit,pretty damn sad guys!
By: huntingvuk on July 30, 2011
at 1:43 am
This is pure bs! I don’t even want to hear their stupid excuses.
By: shoo on July 30, 2011
at 1:51 am
lame excuse KBS! Due to lots of instances that had happened to JYJ, i promise to not patronize KPOP anymore. I will only watch JYJ and Park Hyo Shin. Hope more people will do that, this will damage the popularity of KPOP in the world, you SM and other agencies who are blocking JYJ will see how influential JYJ is.
My trust and loyalty is with JYJ.
Keep on fighting JYJ, we believe in you. Trials will make people more stronger and braver. Hwaiting!!!!
By: shielasychiong on July 30, 2011
at 2:05 am
That already happened to me quite naturally. I just can’t watch it anymore knowing the back story. Makes me feel a little sick.
By: happychun on July 30, 2011
at 2:25 am
I am tired of this…. this topic should be #off
By: denza on July 30, 2011
at 2:08 am
Yesterday this news came out, with the main message that JYJ isn’t as popular as SNSD and isn’t that popular internationally. The same day Chosun Ilbo ran 2 articles – one showing the Minister of Culture giving Lee Soo Man of SM Ent. an award from spreading K-pop around the world. The other about how SNSD had sold out its concert in Seoul and 103 people are coming from America to the concert.
The point is – JYJ isn’t popular internationally, SNSD are, SM Ent. are the good guys who are leading the Korean wave.
The fact that it all came out on the same day shows me that it is a coordinated effort by SM, getting all their people to give the same message. Scary – Korean govt., national print and broadcast stations, SM Ent. – all in lockstep statements. And SM isn’t interfering with JYJ? Yeah, right.
By: happychun on July 30, 2011
at 2:41 am
really? then it’s truly sad…
By: Ola Hitomi on July 31, 2011
at 2:10 am
FUCK YOU KBS AND SM AND JEJU!!!! BOOOO!!!!
By: jyjers82 on July 30, 2011
at 2:45 am
Wth JYJ are also developing AND doing well in the US,canada and Japan and many parts of Asia too.
Even back then when they were TVXQ,they were popular all around the world,so what kind of lame excuse is that SNSD and F(x) are developing in europe when JYJ has already set their foots in more countries than them ?!!
i love the girls,but KBS,that is such a shitty excuse for you to use.
Just say you’re sorry already instead of insisting that what you did was right,cos it just shows disrespect to the artistes and us fans !!
By: YoonJae~ on July 30, 2011
at 3:43 am
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By: mahot on July 30, 2011
at 5:19 am
preach.
By: kikierz on July 30, 2011
at 5:47 am
This is ridiculous.
They’re telling us that the switch was based on who THEY thought would be more effective when their first excuse was that the show couldn’t continue if JYJ performed?
Wth, these excuse not only don’t add up but are baseless.
By: tickled41 on July 30, 2011
at 5:40 am
KBS got some junk up their ass (SM’s junk) and are straight up acting like lil bitches. trying to be civil but i want to be honest. it’s like SM are the gangbangers in prison and KBS are the ones who take it up the ass. they need to grow some balls. for real
By: kikierz on July 30, 2011
at 5:49 am
This is ridiculous purely based on the fact that they previously said that if JYJ were to perform then there was a possibility that the program would not be aired. First they say it’s pressure like that now they’re coming up with more excuses? Seems like they’re throwing out as many excuses as possible and hoping that we believe one of them. Such bullshit. Just apologize and get it over with.
By: SatiricalIrony on July 30, 2011
at 5:59 am
more effective my a**.
In what, singing? Let’s hear an f(x) or SNSD hit high notes or have harmonies like JYJ.
In what, international appeal? Let’s have a poll and see if f(x) or SNSD has as many Int-fans as JYJ has.
SNSD and f(x) are great, but seriously, if you compare them technically, it’s not even funny how “more effective” JYJ is.
By: Alice in DBSKland on July 30, 2011
at 6:23 am
sometimes I see snsd and f(x) look like cheerleaders girls than a singer group when they perform =P
By: sayingnuts on July 30, 2011
at 11:20 am
agree!
By: ca-lise on July 30, 2011
at 2:15 pm
soo true!
By: luvjj on July 30, 2011
at 5:20 pm
LET’S FACE REALITY TVXQ/JYJ WILL ALWAYS BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN ANY DAMN ARTIST!!
By: emem on July 30, 2011
at 6:42 am
KBS is on crack, pussy-whipped, and a little special in the head if they think SNSD or f(x) can even hold a candle to JYJ. This isn’t even an explanation…this is some ballsy reply to fans. It really makes me want to come out of a bag and whoop a producers ass! In the words of Cartman: Screw you guys…I’m going home!
By: Minicki on July 30, 2011
at 8:56 am
this is a lame excuse.this event is at international level.this is about korea’s image on the international eyes,they should come with a better explaination.i’m an international fan and i love jeju.but when this kind of thing happen on international event,you can not give an excuses like this.this is not a problem that circled around korean entertainment industry anymore.i love jeju island,but when this kind of thing happen i can not think about jeju the same anymore.a lot of jyj fan were there and being told that they can’t perform is like being cheat.and that got to hurt.if this is a national event,maybe you can escape with this excuses.but on international event,korea really should think twice before releasing any explaination as you are putting your nation image on stake.and as a international fan,i feel kind of down on what had happen and how they handle the situation.
By: vertex on July 30, 2011
at 9:51 am
Whatever KBS, whatever. Even though you sincerely apologized, I’m not going to trust you again.
Congratulations for ruining many people trust. Hope you enjoy your reputation as untrustworthy.
By: Carl on July 30, 2011
at 10:16 am
Oh c’mon, SNSD and f(x) are more effective? then can someone care to explain to me why there were only 700+ of audience who came, (and 95% of them were even Cassies,) than choosing JYJ who would approximately bring 3K+ audiences/fans? Hmm?
God, this is too funny, they’re so pathetic. Karma, KBS, tsktsk.
By: Be Strong, DBSK! on July 30, 2011
at 10:37 am
has anyone noticed that SNSD and f(x) are from SM?
By: dssy on July 30, 2011
at 10:39 am
I agree SNSD is such a fever right now…
BUT COME ON, WE R TALKING ABOUT JYJ. IF SNSD N F(X) IS THAT DAMN INFLUENTIAL OR BLA.. BLA…BLA… WHAT IS THE POINT OF TAKING JYJ AS AMBASSADOR?
BULLSHIT PIG.
KBS N SM IS GOING TO THE HELL!
By: Tea_key on July 30, 2011
at 12:56 pm
KBS U LIE IF U WERE TELLING THE TRUTH THEN WHY SO MANY EXCUSES HUH LIARS LIARS M N M FIRES
By: Junsu Baby Ah on July 30, 2011
at 7:51 pm
I’LL NEVER WATCH KBS EVER
NEVE EVER BOYCOTT FOREVER
By: Junsu Baby Ah on July 30, 2011
at 7:52 pm
WTF
“more effective”???? couldn’t they have chosen SNSD and F(X) from the beginning then?
Are they saying that its ok to just dump the stars they originally had plans with FOUR DAYS before the performance? Well fuck you….
i don’t even give a crap about their shitty excuses anymore.
because just as i thought they couldn’t get any lamer… THEY DO!!!!
By: asaal on July 31, 2011
at 3:22 am
What a whole load of bull….
They’re being disrespectful to artists, PROPER GOOD ARTIST who are INDEED EFFECTIVE IN PROMOTING literally anything they’re in contact with…
C’mon seriously? SNSD and F(x) being more effective?…my a**
Surely if KBS knew it was such a controversal issue, they shouldn’t have brought false hope to all the fans who likes JYJ out there and JYJ….
They’ve just dug themselves another big hole to fall straight back in with yet another brainless and pathetic so-called explaination. In fact it just totally reflects how unthoughtful and stupid the broadcasting station is at dealing with the public…
They can’t even make a proper apology…
urgh…why are there so many unworthy companies out there just taking advantages of artists’ desire to perform on stage…..
By: showingka on July 31, 2011
at 11:09 pm
XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD! hahahahahahaha, every new explanation is even better (sarcasm), love u KBS, u are a really good comedian.
By: Gabriel on August 2, 2011
at 2:54 pm