DBSK/TVXQ- Keep Your Head Down CD Review

[luvkaka22]

am on JYJ side i still support Homin but i hate the song keep ur head down SM did make DB5K but that doesnt mean they can enslave them same happend with hangeng SUJU SHINHWA H.O.T also left its not as if its the first time it happend with SM

[BurntByTheMoon44]

I guess the thing I disagree with is that JYJ is to blame because they knew what they were getting into. Think about it, they were (all 5 members) all REALLY young when they signed that contract. How were they supposed to know? I mean, how young were they all...around 18 years old, maybe even younger? What 18 year olds know what they want 10-15 years from now? I don't know, but I think it's kind of ridiculous to be angry or blame them for something that they decided when they were so young...

[mysteryowl1]

omg you a dbsk fan.... YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY­YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY­YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[scruffylver898]

And BTW, Since Changmin is my bias, I'm kinda on his side, but even if he wasn't, I would still side with HoMin. I basically agree with everything you said about JYJ, and at first I just thought it was Jaejoong and Yoochun leaving. When I heard Junsu was too, my heart broke. Being a big fan, you seen that Jaejoong and Micky were getting closer and closer right before they broke up. You seen the change of demeanor from ALL of the members. Looking back, you just know something was up.

[scruffylver898]

You're making me want that version! I got the big ass book sized version, and my Changmin photo card was like an old school picture of him. =/ The photo card you got is smokin' hot! I was kinda scared to watch your review because TVXQ is my all time bias, but I'm happy I did.

[TeenageBillionaire]

They agreed with the contract, but it was a fucking slave contract tho. Almost impossible to fulfill day after day. But oh well.. Everyone has a different opinion and I just hope they get back as DB5K sometime.. TT

[feariekelly]

thank you...finally a person who agrees with me. they agreed to the contract they knew it was hard they signed it they got the fame then they left.

[yisteru]

if u have jyj cds thatyou dont like hehe can i have XD

[wrenn17]

i like that you like TVXQ.. hehe.. its always refreshing to see fanboys/men of male artist.. hehe.. and i like how you reviewed the song..!! nice hob..!!

[zzangumin]

Thank You for sharing your thought =) and Thank you for your effort in understanding the issue in whole, reading those long articles. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@zzangumin And thank you for taking the time to watch my video....:)

[Ranmaru9999Mori]

Wooo tvxq homin thats nice You love thier songs When i saw the video title i knew that u will get the normal version but for me i got the special version duh ofc i am girl want to see them in bigger pics €: BTW i see another dbsk cd @@ Did u do preview for it ?? It is the fourth album but different for mine @@ Thank u for buying the album ^^ and yo are right hahahah honey funny bunny or the other way around is very stupid name

[tokio1inc]

wow I just found your videos today, I really like them. Nice to see more Americans into k-pop!! lol your a F(x) fan like me..cool. I like half of the songs on the cd but the song I like I really love. As far as the drama goes, I can't take sides and I accept it for what it is. Something clearly isn't right at SM because it's not just JYJ that has had issues like this with them. All I want is for both groups to be able to have a FAIR SHOT at making it until they maybe get back 2gether one day

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@tokio1inc Thank you for watching my videos! But yeah, I definitely see where you are coming from when you say you just want both groups to have a shot. I gave JYJ a shot, but they're just missing something. I can't put my finger on it yet though...And I am also glad to hear that you are an f(x) fan...I'd have to say that I am completely infatuated with those girls..LOL...:p...f(x) fighting!

[kp018boy]

Wow... how did you discover kpop?

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@kp018boy I was already a fan of Younha and I discovered her cover of "GEE" on youtube. I then got into Girls' Generation, which led me to other kpop artists....It was history from there...lol...:p

[seriousskillz]

@jesusofsuburbia908 same story for me of my discovery of kpop

1st girls generation then the exploration branched out :)

[rexborin]

U use the word " whatever" A LOT

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@rexborin Hahaha...Yes, yes I do...My bad...:p

[cecelialorene]

Thanks for the review! The cd looks pretty sweet [i seriously like the album- just haven't had the chance to buy it yet lol]

The whole tvxq&jyj controversy is terrible to me. TVXQ got me into kpop around late 2005, so when jyj announced the split i was sad. I think that JYJ could have handled it more professionally [kinda like how hangeng of SUJU is now] and that instead of breaking off the should have worked out a deal with sm. shinhwa was able to promote under their name in different CONT.

[cecelialorene]

@cecelialorene  companies and dbsk should too. I think both sides are in the wrong SOME, but like you said, sm created this group, made them famous with their songs and whatnot. to sum it up, the situation there sucks. nothing more to say :/

keep the reviews up, i enjoy them~ thinking of posting a few myself :D

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@cecelialorene Thanks for watching!....Yeah, it's just a terrible situation on both sides...It's even affecting the fans because we all seem to be arguing over who's right and who's wrong...That's why I emphasized that both sides should share some of the blame....That is the artists and the companies...But on a more positive note...That's cool that you want to do reviews!...I'm hoping that more people start doing reviews, so that everybody can see how great kpop is.

[asianangel0808]

@cecelialorene I would like to say that from what I read, jyj did try to make a deal, but it always ended up falling through from SMs side, and eventually jyj got tired of it and just left. But I agree it could have gone better. Honestly, it was the fans that elevated the situation. If fans would have just sat back for a couple months and just read whats happening without starting rumors and crap, they would probably still be on speaking terms and would have done a collaboration by now.

[viaymi]

The conflict between artist and their agency happens all the time. I don't blame both JYJ and SM. Both have point. But what JYJ did terribly wrong is using Homin as scapegoat...If you don't know what I mean by "scapegoat", please try to find article about 6.25. I used to be big fan of all 5 but after I found out about 6.25, I despise JYJ. They and their fan did despicable thing to Homin. I don't know how Homin kept their silent ...I guess they care about TVXQ fan, not like JYJ.

[lnbtlover6159]

@viaymi 6.25??? That is a joke i don't know what person in their right mind believes that.

[yoyokim2011]

@lnbtlover6159 I know it is hard to believe it...but believe it. I heard the tape(recording) myself....6.25 tape or 6.25 statement is very easy to find from any Korean website. Do you really think JYJ would let this happen if this is not true? They would have sued anybody who post this...Anybody with right mind should not support these people.

[lnbtlover6159]

@yoyokim201 I don't believe it, after researching, and listening to the translated audio, which was very misleading because the translator kept giving little "comments"(opinions) and stating them as facts. It turns out the meeting indeed happened, but one can only find about 10-30mins of it, when it was actually about 2 hrs. How could these audio be trusted when I don't know how much could actually be true or if it was edited. I don't let my judgement become astray due to little shady rumors.

[bluesrock13]

@viaymi can you explain what the 6.25 thing is, ive tried googling it..

[lnbtlover6159]

@bluesrock13 It was supposedly a meeting that happened on 6/25/09 that JYJ family members planned. The meeting was to inform the fans about the lawsuit. But the audio "supposedly" implies it was all an intent to spread rumors about Homin/such. I personally dont believe it, after more research it turns out the meeting indeed happen although some deny it, but one can only find about 10-30mins of it, when it was actually about 2 hrs. I don't know how much could actually be true or if it was edited.

[intangiblethought]

cont.. there's a well written explanation about this translated on wordpress. "JYJ and the Law on the American Agency"

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@intangiblethought Okay, thanks!

[intangiblethought]

cont.. If I am not mistaken, the relationship that exists now in Korea is that the management basically "owns" your ass (the infamous slave contracts). What JYJ is fighting for is a better environment for artists/entertainers to do what they really love; management to assist them, not to own them. I am not an expert but this is just my opinion.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@intangiblethought Yeah, it might be true, but the artists do agree to the contracts.

[lnbtlover6159]

@jesusofsuburbia908

[intangiblethought]

I appreciate your review but I think you're missing the point of the whole controversy. In my opinion it's much bigger than just a contract disagreement between JYJ and SM. Or even whether or not DBSK will reunite. The controversy is the issue of the relationship between the entertainer(singer) and its management company. It has shaken the Korean entertainment industry down to its roots.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@intangiblethought Yeah, the companies are essentially "owning" the artists, but we all see how they work their artists. The artists need to realize what they're getting into before they just step into the scene.

[lnbtlover6159]

@jesusofsuburbia908 The contracts are signed while these people are young, naive and vulnerable. The companies take advantage of this vulnerability, and created the most one side contracts imaginable. They even end up playing with these peoples actual human and labor rights? Taking their money is something but their human right? Shame on them, and shame on many who still question the legitimacy of the subjects in question in the lawsuit.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@lnbtlover6159 You do have a good point there, but you also do not see Changmin, Yunho, and most of the other artists complaining....Don't get me wrong though....I really DO NOT agree with everything that SME does....Just sayin'

[lnbtlover6159]

@jesusofsuburbia908 The main reason other artists do not leave their "Entertainment" agency is because of this illusion of "loyalty" they must have towards their "family". And because they rather live under whatever conditions, than face the unfair reality that comes when taking such actions in this industry. JYJ when entering this lawsuit knew the power SM holds, and because of this their lifes as entertainers were mostly likely over, but this fear did not stop them.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@lnbtlover6159 Maybe so, but you never know how they feel about it...You can't just assume that they feel that way unless you know them personally...We just don't know how they feel.

[lnbtlover6159]

@jesusofsuburbia908 I'm basing my assumptions upon the reality of the Korean Entertainment Industry, and the various facts I have picked up after ready articles and court hearings and it's not like my propositions are out of place. And in these conflict not all the facts are known so it only leaves one to discuss theories and it brings up assumptions it very hard not to. You, others and I have done it. By the way I'm very curious towards what articles changed your mind.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@lnbtlover6159 Just some of the articles that had interviews from Homin....They seem to be very much dedicated towards continuing with SM, and they also got support from the likes of SHINee and BoA. You could be right about what you are saying though....IDK...All I know is that they better not be making my Luna upset...I'll have to go over there myself...:p

[jaesubuttseckz]

I don't exactly agree with you on the sm-jyj thing but it's your opinion and well it's always good to see what other people think about it

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@jaesubuttseckz Yeah, I don't know the whole story, but it just seems like these artists should know what they're getting into to.

[jaesubuttseckz]

@jesusofsuburbia908 jyj knew what they were getting into. in the past TVXQ said they talked to their other seniors to prevent the group from disbanding. You would have to read the lyrics to JYJ's new song on their essay album. Korean fans know that all 5 were talking about leaving the company, maybe the other 2 at the end decided they didn't agree with it but they sure thought about leaving :) I still like JYJ and TVXQ. as long as they remain active I don't have a problem with the disbandment :D

[auesr]

i know a guy with a higher voice, he's russian and he's name is vitas.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@auesr Haha...Cool!...Go Vitas!...:p

[gerachannel]

ure a k pop fan to the bones i wish a could buy some cd´s

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@gerachannel Thanks!...Yeah, I'm a dedicated fan...:p...Maybe you will be able to purchase more kpop albums in the future...You know never know...Just do what you can to support kpop.

[Mirandaluvshinee]

Love you review! :)

and Yes i agree with you the jyj and sm has to take blame

but i think that theres more to what happened between the five members and sm

they their not telling us. but i hope that they well get back together! but no offense but i think changmin made it worse for what he said about birds dont leave there flock or something and the tweets from other sm stars too! grr.. LOL

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@Mirandaluvshinee Yeah, it seems like they just want to keep it going for attention...They all seem to be adding to the fire..It's kind of pointless if you ask me...And yeah, there's probably a lot that they aren't telling us.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@Mirandaluvshinee And thanks for watching as well!...:p

[sunasinging]

Thanks for reviewing this album, I was also really surprised by the fact that I liked every single song too! You're lucky you got the Changmin card (Changmin is to me as Luna is to you, haha). As someone who has been following DBSK since 2005, I was worried about this comeback, particularly because the five of them harmonized so well and balanced each other out. No matter how they divide, they will never achieve that special essence as well as when they were five.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@sunasinging Thanks for watching my twin!...:p...Yeah, I agree with you about the whole never reaching the same essence and harmony thing...I think that the only thing we can do now is support the two groups, and hope that they can settle their differences to make that long awaited official comeback.

[XSCloud7]

Great Review !! i like 'Keep Ur Head Down' a lot more than normal i do miss all 5 members together.

[jesusofsuburbia908]

@XSCloud7 Thanks man!...Yeah, I think that most people want them to get back together...Now SM and DBSK need to realize that fact because it will just make for a better ending for everyone, but I guess they are too busy arguing to realize this fact.