Tuesday, January 9, 2018

JYJ News Week of 1/8- 1/14/2018

What's New With JYJ?
Will Update Continuously...

Junsu Update

180115 #Junsu Related Info It’s XIA time! - 7th episode is uploaded on V LIVE~

URL: http://www.vlive.tv/video/55319

@kiss_jyj3

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JJ IG Update

Eat well @bornfreeonekiss

See you at #JParty2018 (hopefully).

180114 #Jaejoong Updates IG 【I’m very glad to have Chinese cuisines that I haven’t eaten for a long time.】
@kiss_jyj3

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Jaejoong's activities in Japan...

[JAEFANS*]"Bright Starts 2018 in Japan" 개최소식 내용은 JAE-MORI에서 확인하실 수 있습니다 (정회원만 확인 가능합니다) http://jaefans.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=mori&wr_id=8129 …

‏ @JJinfo_

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Hello @bornfreeonekiss! Stay healthy. See you at #JParty2018! Oh and Happy #MINE5th_Anniversary by the way

[IG] Snowing heavily...
via crystalmoon0213

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Always nice to wake up to #Jaejoong https://instagram.com/p/Bd2HdNohXx-/ What are you up to @bornfreeonekiss ?

#MINE5th_Anniversary

Photographer Eskey Choi's blogchoiseungkwang.com/main.php

201705 L'officiel Hommes cover with Kim Jae Joong : Color reprise (Photographer's cut)
http://www.choiseungkwang.com/main.php

via @NaMjjeje126

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HI EVERYONE! A project has been planned to give Jaejoong some love! We hope you decide to join us and be part of this project! Thanks to @5SONE15 for reminding us of this date! #김재중 #ジェジュン #Jaejoong #金在中 #MINE @bornfreeonekiss

@antalovers

Watch this perfect combination: performer, song, video, visuals, message https://youtu.be/GYgTJ9D4Rgg #MINE5th_Anniversary #김재중 #ジェジュン #KimJaeJoong #JaeJoong #金在中

Kim Jaejoong: First of his Name, The Breaker of Chains, The Unburnt, King of Kings! #MINE5th_Anniversary #김재중 #Jaejoong #ジェジュン #金在中 #MINE @bornfreeonekiss

[TRANS] Kim Jaejoong’s MINE Lyrics

January 16, 2013 · JYJ3 Team

“MINE ”

Lyrics by Kim Jaejoong Music by Kim Bada

넌 지독해 병에 걸린사람 같아 너
You are terrible. It’s like you are diseased, you

비명 섞인 폭주에 뱉은 독
Poison spat out in the wild runaway mixed with screams

이미 난 익숙한 독
Poison that I am already used to

왜 이렇게시끄럽게 소리지를까 OK?
Why does it scream out so loudly?

꿈은 깨줄께 왜 허무해?
I will wake up from the dream. Why, do you feel empty?

여긴 오지마 나의 바다야
Don’t come here This is my ocean

생각지도 못한 고통과 싸우기 바빠
I am busy fighting against pain that I’ve never thought of

내 바다야 나의 바다야
It is my ocean This is my ocean

나를 비춘 태양마저 가리려 하지마
Don’t try to block the sun that shines on me

(달콤한..)
(Sweet..)

달콤한 쾌락은 너무 달아 날 온통 삼켜버려
Sweet pleasure is so sweet that it swallows me up whole

왜 이렇게 시끄럽게 하고 다닐까 OK?
Why does it make so much noise OK?

울려퍼지게 말할게
I will say it so it resonates

여긴 오지마 나의 바다야
Don’t come here This is my ocean

여기마저 오염 돼버릴까 두려워
I am afraid that this place will become tainted too

내 바다야 나의 바다야
It is my ocean, This is my ocean

나를 비춘 태양마저 가리려 하지마
Don’t try to block the sun that shines on me

하지마 나의바다야
Don’t do it This is my ocean

나를 비춘 태양마저 가리려 하지마
Don’t try to block the sun that shines on me

Source (lyrics in Korean): DC JYJ Gallery Translated by: @inheaven_wJYJ Shared by: JYJ3

Review

[Music Video Review] The Artistry and Symbolism behind Kim Jaejoong’s “Mine”

By Nini | January 20, 2013

On January 17, 2013, JYJ‘s enigmatic power-vocalist Kim Jaejoong released his first official solo album titled I and unleashed the music video for the album’s title track, Mine. Since the release, the response from fans has been enormous. The track itself, a rock anthem never before seen from Jaejoong, includes elemental influences of Korean Rock and Japanese Rock, with pinches of Goth and Punk staggered throughout, that leave the listener in complete awe. The song’s lyrics delve further into the abyss of (what some say) are the ever-lingering feelings of resentment, anger, and angst Jaejoong has been harboring throughout his career towards those who have mistreated him and his fellow members.

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The music video itself has become a force to be reckoned with. Kpop music videos range in styles from cute and fun to dark and sad normally, but the MV for Mine breaks those standards with a release that is truly profound and enlightening while being dark and a little disturbing.
The cinematography, sets, and lighting, along with prop elements such as animals, black candles, and burning braziers, make this MV a delight to the visual senses. With great editing and scene changes perfectly timed to the audio track, this MV gives us a visual representation of the desired feel of the song itself along with telling a symbolic story. The costuming, props, and lighting add to the overall feel of each scene which even more greatly emphasizes the “dark journey” Jaejoong has taken since his debut.
However, this MV’s symbolism is the real reason why it has become such a hit among JYJ/TVXQ/DBSK fans. Never before has JYJ, or its members, ever released a MV that has so much depth and personifies not only the pains of the past but the hopes for the future. As we travel through the looking glass once more, we will give you our take on the music videos appeal and what we think the music video really means.

In the opening scenes we find Jaejoong in a forest of barren trees, while wearing shabby clothing, as snow falls all around him. This scene visually portrays the feelings of being trapped in a cold, unfriendly, unfeeling and desolate place where there is no chance for escape. He is lost in the woods without the hope of rescue. His facial expressions show pain, confusion, and dismay as he walks through the dark forest of the unknown and uncontrollable.
According to symbologists, the owl represents wisdom, so the staring owl could represent the wisdom and truth that was always there but he was unable to see because of his captivity. Feeling lost and utterly alone, he finds himself slowly realizing that this was not the life he was meant for and grapples with the agonizing feeling of hopelessness. He now regrets his foolish actions of having faith in an entity that he thought would be his savior but ultimately became his undoing.
Being constantly hounded by the evil forces in this world, represented by the barking dog, Jaejoong longs for freedom while despising the monster he has become because of their influence. Jaejoong’s monster form symbolizes the puppet-like persona and character that is nothing like his true self and was ultimately created by his sinister masters. With these scenes we get our first glimpse into the disparity he felt as he watched his life play out before him with no hopes of being able to control it himself.

The next scenes are quite prophetic. They symbolize his imposed captivity and being forever chained to the wheel of fate. The choices he has made have forever tied him to this world of utter hopelessness and pain and he finds himself shackled to a seemingly inescapable destiny. Bound and gagged, he cannot do what his heart desires nor speak out against the injustices he’s endured. Only un-gagged when his masters bid it, he still cannot utter the truth for fear of the punishment he surely will receive if he does so.
Struggling against the chains that bind him to his hellish world, he fights with all his might and begins to retaliate against his oppressive masters. The barking and growling dog is once again shown, giving the emphasis of his masters drive to keep their cherished victim in line as well as docile. Their efforts fail to influence and cease Jaejoong’s ever-growing desire for freedom. He chooses to subversively break free from the chains that have bound him for years and, while seeming docile in the presence of his masters, endeavors even more strongly to destroy their hold on him and set himself free -as symbolized in the last clip where Jaejoong is pulling intently on his collar and chains with a ferocious and desperate look.

As he struggles even more intently, he quickly begins to realize that he can truly break the chains that bind him and with the very last ounce of his strength he finally breaks the chains of his enslavement. Suddenly freed, his confidence in his abilities overflow with a feeling of pure contempt and arrogance while his oppressive masters become aware of his self-release and seek to recapture him.
According to ancient mythology and legend, the raven symbolizes both the harbinger of death and the entities that find pleasure in the feasting of the remains of war. The use of the raven can be interpreted two ways: the death of Jaejoong’s painful and oppressive past along with the seeking by individuals to feast on his now ended life (or career depending on your point of view). Upon throwing away his bonds, symbolized by the collar hitting the ground, Jaejoong seeks to escape as fast as he can while the insatiable desire of the outside forces (the ravens) stand in his path ready to see him fail and ultimately to pick over his bones when he does.

As the music video makes another prophetic turn down the dark alleyway of regret, the next few scenes become a time of self reflection. Free from his chains, Jaejoong now looks at himself through new eyes and finds that what he sees is something that is neither what he used to be or what he wants to be.
The crystalline skull represents the cold hard truth that he failed to ignore for so many years and reminds him of the pain he’s endured. His true self and all that he was is now laid bare for all the world to see. The inspection of his tattoos and body symbolize an awakening to the scars he has sustained due to the foolishness of youth and his enslavement. Going over each scar, one by one, he remembers the pain, suffering, and loss that led to those scars, and he is reminded once again of the precious things (and people) he has lost along the way.
Grappling and wrestling with the guilt he feels from the evils he has committed unto those who he loved the most (handling the snake), Jaejoong pulls himself deeper into self-reflection in the search of his ultimate truth. As the scene flashes to his back you see a symbolic (as well as realistic) example of those who he has lost and as the owl soars into the frame it becomes the representational visual cue of his self revelation. He gains the wisdom he so adamantly sought after and with the extinguishing of the dark candles he then also extinguishes his dark and troubled past -ready for a new beginning.

As his ultimate truth is realized, Jaejoong transforms from the victim of a great tragedy to master of his own fate, as he claims the future he so longed for. The explosive lighting of the braziers in the “house of enlightenment” (the church) shows his rebirth into his new life. He now has the drive and determination he’s always longed for and transforms into a completely different animal. The vampire persona symbolizes not only his confidence but his feeling of newly-found power and strength. He is resolute in his new path and confident in his desires to see all his dreams become a reality.
Ever mindful of the evils that still exist in this world and the falsehoods they speak (opened mouth snake), Jaejoong takes his first steps into his new life and with one giant leap of faith he retakes the world stage. The showing of his new eyes, and the narrowing there of, personifies his new outlook on the world and his unrelenting determination and focus. With his path unrelentingly chosen, his new persona gives him endless possibilities and with the growth of his wings, he is now ready to soar into the world and show everyone what he truly has to offer, as his true self.

While my interpretations of this MV are uniquely my own, I didn’t pull these conclusions out of thin air. I took into consideration the entire history of JYJ/TVXQ/DBSK and all that the members have endured since before their debut in 2003. As I kept that reference in mind, I began to notice the correlation in the music video’s symbolism with the trials and tribulations that Jaejoong has had to deal with all this time.
The correlation between his rebirth at the end of the video is also a self-representation of his new album as well. While well known for his “made-for-ballad” vocals and for the generalized style of music that JYJ releases, this song and its corresponding MV gave us a glimpse into another side of Jaejoong’s mentality. Delving into the genre of rock was a first for the artist and now that he has accomplished the goal of reinventing himself for all the world to see, he can press on with his chosen path of renewal.
What do you think of our interpretation of Jaejoong’s MV? Did we get it right? Were we way off? Leave us a comment and tell us what you thought of the MV and its underlying symbolism.
Sources: Video – CJeSJYJ on YouTube; Photos: all screen captures and collages provided by author.

Hellokpop

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Mini previews on the upcoming Photo People Episodes!

Watch on VApp http://channels.vlive.tv/D37577/video

Click on links!

vlive.tv/video/54977
Love this photographer #Jaejoong of #PhotoPeople!

[Preview] #포토피플 #김재중 wants to be greedy for just today #PhotoPeople
via crystalmoon0213

vlive.tv/video/54976
Looking forward to this team in #PhotoPeople! #Jaejoong #ShimSoYoung #Gunhee

[Preview] #김재중 shares a tip on how to take the perfect photo of the Eiffel Tower
via crystalmoon0213

Watch #PhotoPeople w/ #Jaejoong, #Samuel, & more! https://instagram.com/p/Bd1k9VqDVYy/ Watch on VApp http://channels.vlive.tv/D37577/video

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JJ IG Update

[IG] Fermented skate(pink), half-dried herring(brown) and steamed pork belly with kimchi “I’m reeking.”

via crystalmoon0213

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JParty2018 Update

JYJ FB Surprise! He is gonna sing a new song for us at J-PARTY! Here’s a sneak peek of the cue sheet of the event. See you all on the 27th! #김재중 #KIMJAEJOONG #ジェジュン #金在中 #바다의시간 https://www.facebook.com/CJESJYJ/posts/1510962552332437 …

[Cjes IG] Cjes Exclusive: New song “Ocean’s Time” will be premiered at J-Party (6 PM on 1/27)! Take a sneak peek at this extensive setlist! Hardworking #김재중
via crystalmoon0213

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JJ loves to brush his teeth!

180110 kimkeun9218 IG UPDATE

via yakamoz109

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Jaejoong's nephew singing Good Morning Night!

20180110 kkjj4 Twitter

서로 삼촌 노래하고 싶은데 이 노래만 없구나. ㅎㅎ

‏ @kkjj4

miwon

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IG cjes.tagram
J-PARTY #김재중 #ジェジュン "I know that we all waiting for #JPARTY You can see him at 15 stations on #line2 of the #Seoul #Subway between now and the 20th! Share your comments when you catch this #video #Cjestagram #January27 "
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdwF_aqnCLH/?taken-by=cjes.tagram

180110 cjes.tagram IG UPDATE

via yakamoz109

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CJES Survey

안녕하세요, 씨제스 엔터테인먼트입니다.

2018년 씨제스 아티스트 활동에 있어 팬커뮤니케이션을 강화하고자 아래 설문을 실시하고자 합니다.

본 설문은 팬 여러분들의 다양한 의견을 파악하고 반영하고자 하기 위함으로 상기 목적 이외에 어떤 다른 목적으로도 사용되지 않습니다. 또한 각 아티스트의 팬 인증(티켓 및 굿즈 구입 인증 등)이 필요한 설문이오니 해당 팬 여러분들의 적극적인 참여를 부탁드립니다.

* 설문기간 : 2018년 1월 10일 ~ 1월 14일까지

설문조사 바로가기 > https://goo.gl/forms/5V0Ji4Qgys0ooe5A3

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Greetings from C-Jes Entertainment.

We would like to conduct a survey to enhance communication with fans regarding C-Jes artists’ activities in 2018.

This survey is to enable us to understand your opinions on fans’ activities. Therefore, none of this information will be used for any other purpose. Furthermore, this survey requires authentication as a fan such as a picture of a ticket or proof of purchase of official goods. Thank you in advance for your active participation.

*The period of survey: 10th of January to 14th of January, 2018.

Click the link for the survey! > https://goo.gl/forms/rrUbEIiQL9Z4Fphg2

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こんにちは。C-JeSエンターテイメントです。
2018年のC-JeSアーティストの活動におきまして、ファンコミュニケーションを強化しようと以下のアンケートを実施いたします。
本アンケートは、ファンの皆さんの様々な意見を把握し反映するためのもので、上記目的の他には一切使用されません。
また、各アーティストのファン認証（チケット及びグッズ購入認証など）が必要なアンケートですので、該当するファンの皆さんの積極的な参加をお願いいたします。

*アンケート期間 : 2018年1月10日 ~ 1月14日まで

アンケートリンククリック! > http://www.jyjjapan.jp/board/?tab=1&tabs=1

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您好。我们是CJeS娱乐公司。
2018年CJes娱乐公司为了在旗下艺人行程安排上加深和粉丝的交流，将进行以下问卷调查。
此问卷调查只用于收集理解粉丝的心声，不做其他用途。同时，有出现需要各艺人粉丝认证（确认门票及周边购买）的问题。请符合条件的粉丝们踊跃参与。

* 问卷调查时间：2018年1月10日~1月14日
请点击问卷调查链接！ > http://m.weibo.cn/5586754744/4194566305387198

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New Episodes of Photo People
Aired on 1/9/18

vlive.tv/video/54356/playlist/54077 … Our #Jaejoong is Love! Watch #PhotoPeople!

vlive.tv/video/54357/playlist/54077 … Handsome #Jaejoong of #PhotoPeople! Great show w/ awesome cast!

[Cjes IG] Despite the given circumstances #김재중 took a photo better than the sample

Is there anything he can’t do? He doesn’t need to defend his photo #PhotoPeople #포토피플 airs at 9 PM Every Mon/Tue
via crystalmoon0213

#cjestagram How come he is perfect #ALLTHETIME #You_are_the_best #photographer #Every_Monday_Tuesday #9pm #NaverTV #Vapp

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdwP_rBncLJ/?taken-by=cjes.tagram

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JJ IG Update

Hello @bornfreeonekiss and good night from California! Hope you’re well and ‘recording’ nicely

See you soon (hopefully) https://instagram.com/p/BduLvu5B2il/ #Jaejoong is life!

[IG] It’s too cold.. Be careful not to catch cold, everyone.. Though I didn’t catch cold
Translation via crystalmoon0213

180109 #Jaejoong Updates Sina Weibo 【KR: It’s too cold here...... CN: It’s too cold...... Please be careful about your health.. NO COLD!

‏ @kiss_jyj3

[IG] lol Moon Seyoon sings Roora’s Angel Who Lost Its Wings #김재중 https://youtu.be/Kex4e45APD4
via crrystalmoon0213

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[cjes.tagram]
instagram.com/p/BdthjiYHp8f/

cjes.tagram아침식사 준비를 위해 이른 새벽부터 시장으로 떠난🏃🏻‍♂🏃🏻‍♂
다정보스 김재중의 클라스 (엄지척)👍🏻 #김재중 #KIMJAEJOONG #ジェジュン #金在中 #파리새벽시장 #과일득템 #고기득템 #만국공통어 #투키로 #세기의발견 #세상신남 #역시_재중마 #오늘밤 #9시도 #네이버TV #V앱 #포토피플 #PHOTO_PEOPLE #씨제스타그램 #cjestagram He did the grocery #shopping in #Paris for the team! #Super #sweet #Tonight #9pm #NaverTV #Vapp

via yakamoz109

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JJ IG Updates

#Jaejoong #ジェジュン #김재중 #金在中 　IG #渋谷 www.instagram.com/p/Bdr_6C4hHKj/

(Wine cellar at #KAVE mall)

Hello #Jaejoong! Nice house

https://instagram.com/p/BdsTIqXBQgX/

[IG] I’m craving for junk carbohydrates made of wheat flour
via crystalmoon0213

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New Photo People Episodes (Aired 1/8th)
Click on link to watch!

vlive.tv/video/54354 Love #Jaejoong! Watch #PhotoPeople everyone! So enjoyable...

vlive.tv/video/54355 #Jaejoong is life! Watch #PhotoPeople

#포토피플 2-6 A Silent War without Gunfire Breaks Out <What Happened at the Residence Last Night> #PhotoPeople #김재중

#포토피플 2-Ep 5 Protect the Shot of Your Life! #PhotoPeople Crew enjoy their free time #김재중

#김재중 opens “Restaurant by Kim” in Paris, France!? http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000303570 …

It only takes 17 Euro for sexy chef #김재중 to make breakfast for everyone #PhotoPeople #포토피플 http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003200396&lfrom=twitter …

via crystalmoon0213

Watch Photo People with Eng subs on Vlive

http://www.vlive.tv/video/54354
http://www.vlive.tv/video/54355

Photos taken by Jaejoong in Paris

via ponettes

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Watch Photo People!

Please watch Photo People on their OFFICIAL VLIVE/NAVER, DON"T reupload on youtube or spread these youtube links!!
https://t.co/p3RtCYHPvp

[Cjes IG] Photographer #김재중 and his camera, a display of perfect chemistry The only wish is if the object on the viewfinder was me 8ㅅ8

#포토피플 #PhotoPeople

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JJ IG Update

I want #Jaejoong’s new album(s)! We all know it’s coming sooner rather than later. https://instagram.com/p/Bdrpro1hQSA/ Hwaiting @bornfreeonekiss

The song is so great that I feel good recording the song..
Translation via crystalmoon0213

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Apparently, JJ's stamps are now available for Korean and Chinese fans...

‏ @bornfreeonekiss

韓国と中国の皆さんにも届けることができるようになりました