After SS501's leader Kim HyunJoong's official recruitment into Bae Yong Joon's agency company last June 29, the future moves of the remaining members are gradually beginning to shed some light.
SS501's agency company DSP Media who was initially in a state of keeping reservations to their statements regarding the remaining 4 members' future moves has recently made a revelation that one of the members out of the remaining 4 will not be re-signing onto DSP but instead another agency company, and with this, it seems like one by one scattered around is slowly beginning to become a fact.
A related personnel has revealed on the 4th, "The members are in a state of dilemma and worrying with regards to having to move to various agency companies. Even if SS501 will carry out activities together, no matter what, the members do not wish to be separated apart", stating their factual views on this.
Prior to this, Park JungMin who was rumoured to have signed on with another foreign company has made a statement by himself on 3rd July that "Though it's true that there are many huge agency companies foreign and domestic waving their hands to us, but we are still under current agency DSP, and so its been dismissed. I do have many invitations from various companies, but up until now, I have not signed on with any company nor contracts, after I've discussed with my members, only then will I give an official statement".
Another personnel has said, "In a while's time, an official decision made for the remaining members will be out. However in any such cases, possibilities of each of them carrying out solo movement will also not be ruled out".
The agency contract between the leader of popular group SS501, Kim Hyung Joong (24), and his current agency DSPent will expire on June 8, so his every move is drawing people’s attention in the entertainment industry.
Kim Hyun Joong has actively worked as a group artist and, at the same time, he also appeared in the drama “Boys Over Flowers” and successfully established a solid foothold as an actor. He is an A-class star in the Foreign Agent market for this year's first half. People in the music industry are paying attention to his next agency because his move will have an effect on the activities of the group SS501, which is gaining huge popularity in Asian countries centering around the greater China region. As of May 6, according to a person who belongs to DSPent and close friends of other members, Kim Hyun Joong has not yet renewed his contract with his current agency, and many other agencies are suggesting a huge down payment be made to him to make a deal.
Members of SS501 reportedly had discussed future plans after their concert held in Saitama Arena in Tokyo. An executive director of a music entertainment agency who is acquainted with members of SS501 said, “Kim Hyun Joong may join the agency that three members of Dong Bang Shin Ki--who left the SM entertainment--belong to. Since those three members are actively working in Asian countries including Japan, those movements might be suitable for Kim Hyun Joong’s further activities. In particular, Kim Hyun Joong is now living with his best friend, Young Woong Jae Joong, and I heard that they had many discussions together about Kim Hyun Joong’s future plans.”
In addition, as it has been reported that Kim Hyun Joong met Bae Yong Joon several times, many interpretations are being made about the meeting between them. A person at DSPent said, “Kim Hyun Joong knows Bae Yong Joon personally, as he regards Bae as a senior actor.” But, other people in the music industry said, “Kim Hyun Joong might possibly want to discuss with Bae Yong Joon his future plans, such as activities in Japan. They are two big stars who can have a significant effect on the Hallyu market, so their meeting might produce something.”
Even in this situation, there is also a possibility that Kim Hyun Joong will stay with his current agency. A person in the music industry said, “He will make a comeback as a member of SS501, with a new album at the end of this month, so he might be able to discuss remaining with his agency for a month.” Even though there are many predictions about Kim Hyun Joong’s possible future agencies, people in the music industry cannot easily be sure of the future plans of SS501 as a group. A person close to the group Shin Hwa said, “Members of the group GOD belonged to two different agencies, and also the members of Shin Hwa later transferred to different agencies, but they still worked together as a group for their album. So, even though Kim Hyun Joong’s agency is changed to another agency, SS501 might continue their activities as a group if every member wants to do so.”
Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong [ Leader of SS501 ] is reportedly keeping local talent agencies on their toes as his contract nears its expiration date with DSP Entertainment next month.
The singer has become the hottest recruit in the entertainment business as he will be a free agent when his contract with agency DSP Entertainment expires on June 8.
Although Kim is currently preparing to release a new album with his group SS501 later this month, he has not renewed his contract with DSP and many agencies are said to be silently wooing him.
There is even talk among Kim's sources and industry officials that he is very likely to sign with an agency which recently signed on three TVXQ members -- Hero Jaejoong, Xiah Junsu and Micky Yoochun-- who are currently embroiled in a legal battle with major talenthouse SM Entertainment.
Experts explained that the partnership between Kim and TVXQ members will prove beneficial to everyone involved since all four are popular in Japan and throughout Asia, and have similar plans for their music and acting careers in the future.
Another rumor circulating in the industry is that Kim recently had a private meeting with Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon which might lead to his signing with Bae's agency KEYEAST.
DSP downplayed the rumor, however, saying it was just a private meeting between Kim and Bae, a close friend and mentor figure to the young star.
SS501 leader Kim Hyunjoong is most likely to appear in “IRIS” spin off ’Athena: Goddess of War (The Athena)’.
The drama producer Taewon Entertainment says to Asian Economic News on the 11th, “Kim Hyunjoong is currently being casted to be one of the actor in Athena”.
While DSP Ent. says,” The drama offer is not yet decided and we have not reach the decision phase. However, the possibility of his appearance in the drama is very high since Kim Hyunjoong has shown his high interest and enthusiasm for the drama”.
Meanwhile, with Cha Seung-won, Jung Woo-sung, SooAe plus Lee JiAh added with Kim Hyunjoong in the drama it is said that the drama will be a hit and expected to reach high success in South Korea and the Asian market.
Previously, through ‘Boys Over Flowers’ , Kim Hyunjoong has create a syndrome and it is hope to repeat the same story.
By the end of the month, Kim Hyunjoong and his group SS501 will be back to the music industry and resume their full-scale activities as singers.
" I hope it is true, and the play was immediately made, because I can not wait to see hyun joong oppa acting again ... I will always support you oppa... "
This is a news about the boys’ contract was out since May 7,2010. The fans is concerning the boys’ contract which will be end on June 8,2010 which exactly 1 month ahead. No news about their contract renewal and that makes the fans even worried.
Especially when 501 day which was set to be their new album comeback was not happened and DSP only releasing the boys’ new photos for the fans has indeed made the fans even worried.
News related to this issue was released by various portals saying stuff like :
SS501 HJL will join new company alongwith best friend TVXQ Hero JaeJoong
SS501 won’t continue contract with DSP and will join new company ( all 5 members )
SS501 HJL is getting numerous lovecalls (offers) from various companies
SS501 HJL seemed to join entertainment company owned by famous actor Bae Youngjoon after the media spotted the 2 having numerous secret meeting
etc.
Yet, in one news released by Sports Dongahas stated few lines from DSP :
DSP Ent. official on May 3rd says to Sports Donga via a telephone conversation, “Preparation of the new album is now already reached 90%. However, we still need more time to adjust the schedule, yet, the album will come out in May. Very sorry for only releasing the pictorial part of the new album for the fans and the public, ” which has dismissed the rumors.
" I Hope That's not True, because I Love them Very much.... T_T "
