The August 7 installment of JTBC's 'Ssul Jeon' discussed JYJ's troubled relationship with SM Entertainment after leaving the label considering they are still unable to appear on a lot of music programs, variety shows, and more.
The show's production crew did an interview with C-JeS Entertainment who revealed, "Currently, we have no schedule on the major broadcasting networks, and the future is unclear, as well. We composed the album to make it suitable for concerts more than TV. Once in a while, a worker who does not know anything about this (the situation) would say, 'There's no problem with us. We can have you on the show,' and adds them to the lineup. However, a few days later they'll get back to us and say, 'Sorry. I really did not know. I'm getting pressure from the higher ups.'"
Heo Ji Woong then joked by saying, "In JYJ's case, is SM Enterainment 'Voldemort'? Is that a name we cannot say?'
Kim Gu Ra pointed out that it was an obvious choice for the broadcasters because common sense says they would prefer the entire SM family, composed of many different groups such as EXO and Girls' Generation, to the three members of JYJ if they needed to choose sides.
Park Ji Yoon then wondered why JYJ members were able to appear on dramas. Kim Gu Ra pointed out that the drama industry was bigger and more widespread and Park Ji Yoon also pointed out that for dramas, since JYJ has a large fanbase all over Asia, it could be more profitable for them.
Heo Ji Woong also added that he understood SM's side as well, as this was more now a symbolic battle for them. He said, "If they let this [JYJ] issue go, then this can become a broken symbolic model. If something similar happens in the future, it can become a disadvantage for them."
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