Unlike the manifesting of new k-pop groups who have lots of opportunities
to gain popularity upon debut, DBSK members started off from a scratch.
During their debut in 14/2/2004, the craze of idol groups was deteriorating fast,
but they hold on to their faith, and persevered through an arduous struggle for years
before they can finally enjoy the fruit of success in Korea.
October 2004 :
They received mainstream recognition following the release of their physical single album HUG
Their struggle, hard work and dedication towards their dream had paid off when their first studio album TRI-ANGLE and RISING SUN became the top seller whereby 100,000 copies was sold.
April 2005:
Under a management company, AVEX, DBSK was given a golden opportunity to penetrate into the Japanese market.
TVXQ entered the Japanese-language market in April 2005 with their debut single "Stay with Me Tonight", but their first Japanese album Heart Mind and Soul was met with limited success. (source: Wikipedia)
27 April 2005:
Being known as a Kpop legend in Korea, they expect to perform in front of thousands, but only 500 people turned up to watch their performance.
Since none of them were fluent in Japanese language, they felt stranded in a foreign land.
They had no one to turn to, but among themselves.
It took them years to master Japanese language, and make their first hit in Japan.
They finally received recognition as Jpop artiste, because they took the efforts to master Japanese language and culture, and started from nothing.
2009:
Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu were determined to leave SM Entertainment, while Yunho and Changmin chose to stay.
Mid 2009:
Jaejoong, Yoochun & Junsu filed a lawsuit against their label company SM Entertainment to terminate their (13 years) slave contract.
31-12-2009
The legendary Kpop band, DBSK finally disband after performing Stand By You at NHK 60th Kouhaku Uta Gasse.
JYJ is a South Korean pop group formed in 2010 by Jaejoong, Yoochun & Junsu, the three former members of the legendary k-pop boyband DBSK. - Wikipedia.
PRE-DEBUT STORIES OF:
Kim Jaejoong
Despite's family objection of his lifetime dream of becoming a singer, Jaejoong left his hometown at the age of 15, and signed up for SM Entertainment audition in Seoul.Eventually, he passed the audition and secured a 7 years contract + 2 years of training.
HIS STRUGGLE BEGINS...
Without his family's financial support to pay for the training classes, this young boy struggled against all odd to make ends meet. He took up various jobs such as working in the restaurant, selling chewing gums and appeared as a movie extra
His income was then spent on paying for his lessons. Since, the balance left isn't enough to pay for his apartment fee, reluctantly he walked for three hours to his (restaurant) workplace. Fortunately, on his way, he saw a donation booth, and donated his blood in exchange for some biscuits.
Due to his strong perseverance, Jaejoong finally achieved his ambition on becoming a singer and debuted as the eldest member of DBSK in 2004.
"I will continue to sing even if there's only one fan listening to me" - Jaejoong
For more Jaejoong's pre-debut photo, please visit http://withjyj.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/photo-jaejoong-before-his-debut-part-2/
KIM JUNSU (XIA/XIAH)
Junsu shared the same passion as Jaejoong; of becoming a singer.
If you think Jaejoong's pre-debut story is tear-jerking, Junsu's version is equally devastating.
Since it was his childhood dream of becoming a singer, he practiced hard as a trainee in SMe for
6 years. After years of hard work, when he was about to make his debut, his voice undergone changes during puberty. Despite feeling frustrated, he practiced even harder. Eventually, his strained voice just crack up and others just made fun of him.
Despite everyone thinks that he should just quit, and he started to have some doubts on whether he would be able to sing again, he never give up on his dream.
Eventually, his perseverance and strong faith for himself pays off, when he successfully made his debut as a member of the legendary K-pop band DBSK
For more Junsu's pre-debut photo, please visit http://thehaje.blogspot.com/2012/12/spazzz-baby-junsu-junho-junsu-predebut.html PARK YOOCHUN (MICKY)
Yoochun was born in Seoul, South Korea. His family moved to United States when he was in his sixth grade. He returned to South Korea after he was scouted by Brothers Entertainment. He was later signed as an artist by S.M. Entertainment - Wikipedia
For more Yoochun's pre-debut photo, please visit
http://yoochunmedia.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/%EC%98%9B%EB%82%A0-yoochun-childhoodpredebutdebut-photos-60pics/
Sneak Peaks...
JYJ which consist of Jaejoong, Yoochun & Junsu was formed in 2010, after separated from the Kpop legend TVXQ. They bravely fought for their rights against their ex-label company, SM ENT, due to slave contract, during the PEAK of their popularity.
Despite countless of obstacles including being banned from TV program & media coverage, they still secured a wide fanbase till today, and still counting. I think their struggle deserve a coverage, and will be able to give great motivation to others...
People who attend gatherings, physically they are there but their heart, mind & soul are totally immersed into the 'happenings' within their own gadgets
We often need to make decisions. Some might make the wrong ones again & again, which others might give up along the way, before they found the right in life.