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Three of TVXQ’s members in Korea are still in a dispute with their company, while in Japan, they have once again proven that they are Asia’s best.

Oricon Chart news reported on the 23rd that TVXQ’s “BEST SELECTION 2010″ has sold 413,000 copies, and that it took the top spot in the March Oricon Monthly Chart; this is the highest record for a foreign group. The record was previously set by Bon Jovi’s “These Days” which was released in June 1995 with 379,000 copies sold. From the 17th of February, the local sales of “BEST SELECTION 2010″ came to a total of more than 200,000. From this, we can see how they took first place consecutively for days, and after a week created the record of selling more than 400,000 copies. After their debut in Japan last April 2005, this is the first time they claimed the top spot through an album, and not a single; of course, they were also the first Korean boy band to do so. Up until now, the best album chart ranking was their 4th Japanese album “The Secret Code” last March.

Oricon stated that, “Just like last year’s total album sales got the good result of ‘BEST 3′ in the charts, the TVXQ who soared high in 2009 were chosen to be models for the cover page of women’s magazine ‘JJ.’ Their popularity cannot be stopped,” and more comments like these.

This album is a collection of the members’ chosen songs; the CD+DVD version includes 11 songs’ PVs. The 2CD+DVD version is a compilation if the members’ handpicked songs, new song “Tokiwo Tomete,” public download limited song “Endlessly Sweet,” and the theme song of this year’s movie to be released in September, “With All My Heart.” “Endlessly Sweet” and a mix of currently hot song “TVXQ NONSTOP-MIX VOL. 2″ will be meeting everyone shortly.

On the other hand, this time’s “BEST SELECTION 2010″ will be released in Korea on the 5th of March; album stakeholders are concerned about the result because it’s difficult nowadays to sell CDs in Korea. In 2008, the official 4th Korean album “MIROTIC” exceeded 500,000 copies in Korea, being hailed as the top-selling album for that year.

Source: konews + Mr.TVXQ
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Is There Any Particular Change Expected at SM? No

Daily News Korea
ⓒ 매일경제 & mk.co.kr
2010.02.25 11:24:37 입력

A founder of the SM entertainment resigned from SM.

SM entertainment spokesman explained that,
“from now on Lee Soo Man will focus only for future foreign production activities.”

Lee Soo Man will withdraw from his duties at SM (Korea) which he founded in 1995.
He will formally resign from a public management director’s position on the 25th,
and stay only as a main shareholder of the SM entertainment in Korea.

However, it is expected that no particular change will be made at SM after his resignation
from the director’s position since SM (in Korea) has been administered by the representative Kim Myongmin.

However it could bring the case that the SM artist’s situation/내실
could be strengthened/improved/강화될 due to this change at SM entertainment (Korea).
(*No specific word written here about what kind of artist’s “situation/내실”)

Recently Avex sold their stock to Lee Soo Man and Neowizbugs.
Even if Lee Soo Man has resigned from SM director’s position,
he remains strong as the main shareholder of the SM owning total of 28.3% in share.

*T/N: There is much news in Korea about Lee Soo Man today,
but none of them mention anything specific about TVXQ.
So, let us not have any unnecessary worries and Always Keep The Faith together as always!^^

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According to the latest news on Japanese official website, TVXQ will realse their new single including “Ceasing the time” (Toki wo Tomete) and “TVXQ NONSTOP-MIX VOL.2″

The new single which is for the advertisement of a Japan cosmetic brand MENARD is being highly focused. Yunho”s solo “Checkmate” would be also concluded.

“BEST VIDEO CLIP” and “4th LIVE TOUR 2009 ~The Secret Code~FINAL in TOKYO DOME”’s Blue light DVD version will be released on 17th March.

TVXQ’s “Best Selection 2010″ reached the No.1 with a sale of 228,542 on the first day.Since, TVXQ’s first hit to Japanese market in 2006, it is the first time to have such a record which is much more than their 1st, 2nd and 3rd formal album’s week sale figures.
Also, released on 27th Jan. “Break Out” set a sale record that 250,000 sold within one week.

In addition,part of the members actually don’t have officially activities at this special time during their contract with their agency. It can’t be predicted about their plans in Japan and Korea at present.
Therefore, fans are guessing whether they would see new activities in Japan because of this new single in March.

Source:Newsen & tvxqfamily.com
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On the 24th of February SM announced that in order to focus more on investments from overseas, new overseas business developments and artiste production, Lee Soo Man will resign as Director of Registrations.

A company representative said, “Lee Soo Man will no longer be engaged in business activity,”
He added, ” However, in order to strengthen his position as major shareholder, an additional 1.5% from Avex was retrieved.”

-omitted-

On the other hand, SM’s 2nd largest shareholder, Avex Japan, has transferred 15.4% of their shares to Neowizbugs while the remaining shares will be sold to Lee Soo Man, hence putting an end to the relationship with SM Entertainment.

Avex is the company that assist SM’s artistes such as TVXQ, etc. in the Japanese market.

On the 24th of February SM announced that in order to focus more on investments from overseas, new overseas business developments and artiste production, Lee Soo Man will resign as Director of Registrations.

A company representative said, “Lee Soo Man will no longer be engaged in business activity,”
He added, ” However, in order to strengthen his position as major shareholder, an additional 1.5% from Avex was retrieved.”

-omitted-

On the other hand, SM’s 2nd largest shareholder, Avex Japan, has transferred 15.4% of their shares to Neowizbugs while the remaining shares will be sold to Lee Soo Man, hence putting an end to the relationship with SM Entertainment.

Avex is the company that assist SM’s artistes such as TVXQ, etc. in the Japanese market.

Thanks for the tip, fadingmelodies
Source: SPN
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It’s Confirmed! Universal Records Will Release Two Versions of Tohoshinki “Best Selection 2010″ !

In the past two years TVXQ/Tohoshinki has reached one milestone after another in Japan. With a string of #1 singles, a platinum-selling album, a Tokyo Dome tour, and two consecutive Kohaku Uta Gassen invites to their name, TVXQ/Tohoshinki has not only achieved more than any other Korean music act in Japan, they’ve entered the ranks of Japan’s top artists. TVXQ/Tohoshinki’s first Japanese greatest hits album contains a selection of singles from 2005 to 2009 including their debut “Stay With Me Tonight”, their first #1 single “Purple Line” and their 2009 hit ballads “Bolero” and “Stand by U”. The album has most of their 2005 and 2006 singles like “Sky” and “My Destiny” so it’s an especially good collection for those who may have missed TVXQ/Tohoshinki’s earlier releases.

TOHOSHINKI “BEST SELECTION 2010″ 2CD+DVD EDITION comes with a 24-page booklet and a 9-track Bonus CD that includes the digital single “Amaku Hateshinaku”, CM song “Toki Wo Tomete”, their most recent single “Break Out!”, five songs chosen by the members, and the new song “With All My Heart ~Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu~”, the theme song for the upcoming movie ‘Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu’. The DVD contains around 70 minutes of highlight clips from TVXQ/Tohoshinki’s four Japan live tours.

TOHOSHINKI “BEST SELECTION 2010″ CD ONLY EDITION comes with 36-page booklet and 15 tracks. This version is priced less than the 2CD+DVD Edition.

More Details like Exact Release Date, Poster Giveaway and Prices Coming Soon !
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Group TVXQ’s first Japanese Best Album made TVXQ the first Asian group to rank first on the Oricon Weekly Charts for Albums.

According to Oricon Style on the 23rd, TVXQ’ best album ‘Best Selection 2010′, which was released on the 17th, sold 413,000 copies in the first week which ranked them as first on the Oricon Weekly Charts for albums.

Oricon Style stated, “This is the most a foreign artiste has sold in the first week,” and “This is also the first for an Asian male singer.” TVXQ broke the record for the most foreign albums sold in the first week: Bon Jovi’s ‘These Days’ which was released in June, 1995 and sold 379,000 copies.

This means that TVXQ broke a record that was held for 14 years and 8 months.

TVXQ debuted in Japan in April, 2005 and their fourth album ‘The Secret Code’, which was released in March 2009, ranked 2nd on the weekly Oricon charts.

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T/N: A huge part was omitted because it was just an explanation of the Award structure and the voting

A few days ago, the French J-music Awards, which is now in its 5th year, took place.
The assessment is surely more than satisfying; once again, this survey showed its independence, and with the participation of many considerable French sites, fansites, forums, and blogs, it broke all records.
There were more than 2000 votes, and approximately 1750 valid ones. (After taking out votes from invalid accounts, eliminating double votes, and other obvious cheating.)

Gender of the Participants

Female: 65.82 %
Male: 29.10 %
Not specified: 5.08 %

Votes of Male / Female by Age

10-15 years: Male – 7.89 % / Female – 92.11 %
16-20 years: Male – 24.07 % / Female – 75.93 %
21-25 years: Male – 34.11 % / Female – 65.89 %
26-30 years: Male – 47.10 % / Female – 52.90 %
31+ years: Male – 54.22 % / Female – 45.78 %

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Source: frenchjmusicwards.com + DNBN
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Source: Oricon + The Japan Gold Disc Awards + 2ch
Credits: m0ssfet @ aramatheydidnt
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Economic News:Searchina
Reporting:Japanese interview newspaper publishing company = Media – IR
2010/02/23 V Tuesday 14:46

AVEX group holdings #7860 in Japanese stock market has been gaining modest rise and it has continue to rise for eight days.
Avex HD continuous to rise from the previous announcement of the settlement of accounts from last quarter which is in favor of the investors.
And recently, there seems to be new investors in favor of their annual “stockholder-limited live.”
(*T/N: If one purchases Avex HD stock, they receive limited live ticket of some kind annually.)

On Sunday the 22nd, Avex announced to hold “stockholder-limited live” after their general meeting of stockholders this year.
The appearing artist is not publicized yet, but there seems to be movement to expect for an appearance of TVXQ this year. (Omitted a few)
(*T/N: They do not guarantee who is to perform at the stock holders meeting, but this kind of news may sell more Avex stock in the future.
Bigeast is now almost 200,000. There must be rich fans out there.)

Always Keep The Faith!

source: news.searchina
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