Money war (31): Summary of the judgment on JaeChunSu’s petition for preliminary injunction

Here’s the summary of the judgment on JaeChunSu’s petition for preliminary injunction to void their exclusive contract with SM Entertainment: What JaeChunSu wants – their exclusive contract be declared null and void

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Money war (30): TVXQ dispute causes conflict among members

Amid the ongoing battle between three members of K-pop group TVXQ and their agency, SM Entertainment, held a press conference Monday to announce their stance on a recent interim court ruling prior to a final verdict.

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Money war (29) 3 TVXQ members answer SM accusations

Here’s the statement of Micky, Hero and Xiah regarding the statement of SM Entertainment on the ruling of the Seoul Central District Court.

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Money war (26): TVXQ, SM Entertainment fail to reach settlement

Members of K-pop idol group TVXQ and its agency have failed to reach a court-mediated settlement of a legal battle over what the group called “unfair” terms of their contract.

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Money war (25): Court orders SME to submit relevant documents on TVXQ case

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New girl group f(x) edgier, shows promise

Sexy and hot, the latest girl group from entertainment and media goliath S.M. Entertainment turned up the heat at their showcase on Wednesday at the Fashion Center’s Event Hall in Daechi-dong, southern Seoul.

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SM’s new Korean-Chinese girl group to debut tomorrow

A new five-member girl group named “f(x)” will make their debut on Sept. 2 to compete with “Wonder Girls” and “Girls Generation.” SM Entertainment said on Tuesday that it plans to showcase f(x) at Fashion Center in Samseong-down, southern Seoul, with the attendance of Girls Generation and SHINee.

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SM Entertainment unveils new girl group

SM Entertainment on Sunday introduced its latest girl group, f(x), on YouTube, answering rumors that the company was preparing the debut of a new combo.

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Money war (21): SM Entertainment earns 3.83 billion won in operating profit for 1st half of 2009

SM Entertainment posted an operating income/profit of 3.8 billion won—3,836,522,000 won to be exact—or equivalent to US$3.07 million for the first half of 2009.   The financial papers covering the period January 1 to June 30, 2009 were filed by SM Entertainment on August 14 via electronic disclosure system.  

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Money war (19): Is there a solution for ‘slave contracts?’

With Korean pop group TVXQ embroiled in legal action against its agency, SM Entertainment, over an allegedly unfair contract, fans and agencies alike are focusing attention on the validity of so-called “slave contracts.” Contracts are dubbed as such for reported disadvantaging the stars and would-be stars who enter into them with management agencies.

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Money war (18): TVXQ to continue activities in Japan

Dong Bang Shin Gi, a South Korean pop group also known as TVXQ, is expected to continue its activities in Japan despite the recent legal dispute with its agency, SM Entertainment.

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Money war (17): SM’s latest spin: We gave TVXQ 40% of the total income

The spin doctors at SM Entertainment are at it again. SM Entertainment is really working hard to paint the three DBSK members as greedy who wanted more money.

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Money war (14): Japanese media cover TVXQ’s conflict with management agency

Japanese media have shown great interest in the legal battle between some of the TVXQ members and their management agency. The rumors that TVXQ might be disbanded soon have shocked the band’s Japanese fans. Japanese major sports dailies and TV shows covered the news on August 3.

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Money war (13): SM stocks continue to fall for 4th straight day due to DBSK issue

TVXQ brought in US8.2 million in earnings for SM last year The share price of S.M. Entertainment, one of Korea’s most well-known talent agencies, dove for four straight days after members of its flagship boy band TVXQ filed a lawsuit against the company for what they called an unfair contract.

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Money war (11): SM answers DBSK’s charges

Beleaguered agency SM Entertainment has refuted today claims by three DBSK members about unfair treatment, disadvantageous contract, and harsh schedules.

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Money war (9): TVXQ/DBSK to stick together despite legal dispute

Three members of the pop group TVXQ ― Micky, Xiah and Hero ― said Monday that their recent legal action against their agency did not signal the disbanding of the group and they, along with members Max and U-Know, will keep their promise to fans to stick together.

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Money war (8): SM Entertainment stocks fall due to DBSK issue

The DBSK/TVXQ/Tohoshinki issue has sent stocks of SM Entertainment falling today in the Korea Exchange, according to a report by Forbes magazine.

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Money war (7): DBSK members bare SM’s dirt

The cat is finally out of the bag. DBSK members Xiah Junsu, Mickhy Yoochun and YoungWoong Jaejoong have finally broken their silence on the case they filed against SM Entertainment regarding their contract.

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Money war (6): 5 DBSK members arrive in Seoul today (VIDEO)

All five members of boy band DBSK arrived at Kimpo International Airport in Seoul at around 3 P.M. today, according to a Korean news website. Hundreds of fans and the press were waiting for DBSK’s arrival but the pop group immediately left the airport.

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Money war (5): ‘TVXQ career to continue’ despite troubles

Three of the five-member K-pop group TVXQ are creating a stir by taking legal action against their management agency, but despite rumors of disbandment they are continuing to appear in concerts as planned. SM Entertainment maintains that the band, at the height of their career, should continue performing.

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