As Soompi.com reported earlier, GD&TOP’s Japanese album was cancelled because of G-Dragon’s marijuana incident. YG Entertainment recently stated to Star News, that the cancellation wasn’t forced on them but was an agreement reached with Avex (The company that handles the release/distribution of GD&TOP’s album in Japan). YGE stated, “GD&TOP’s Japanese debut single ‘Oh Yeah’ was supposed to be released on November 9 but because of the recent incident, we spoke with Avex and agreed on cancelling the release. Avex put this news up on the homepage we made together YGEX.”
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GD&TOP’s Album Release Cancelled in Japan
Another repercussion from G-Dragon’s marijuana incident, the Japanese release of GD&TOP’s albums that would contain “High High” and “Oh Yeah” was cancelled. The album would have been released on November 9. Avex stated on October 6, “We have halted the release of G-Dragon’s duo ‘GD&TOP’s’ single ‘OH Yeah.’ G-Dragon smoked marijuana in May which was before we had a contract. Because of the social repercussions in Japan, we have decided to stop the release.”
Yang Hyun Suk Reveals Plans for YGE’s Movement into the US Market
Earlier an article was written regarding speculation surrounding Taeyang and 2NE1’s advancements into the US. To back up these theories and claims in a recent interview with the press after the merger of YG Entertainment and Avex in Japan, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk explains that YG artists will definitely be making an attempt at the American market. Though when exactly is still unclear. Their entrance into America will either happen in, at the earliest, a year’s time or, at the very latest, two years’ time. Here are the specifics on Yang Hyun Suk’s decision from the interview, which if nothing else is promising.
Big Bang Shows Support For Daesung, Hints at Japanese Solo Album This Year
At the press conference held on July 21st in Tokyo for the launch of “YGEX,” a joint label between YG Entertainment and Japanese powerhouse Avex, Big Bang showed their support for Daesung and hinted at the possibility of a Japanese solo album within this year.
[UPDATED] YG and Avex Create New Project, YGEX!
YG Entertainment have announced in a press conference with Avex that they will be joining forces to create what seems to be a new label, YGX! It seems the focus will be on bringing Japanese and Korean music together, and this will also be a big stepping stone for YG artists in Japan.
Avex CEO Closes Twitter Account Because of JYJ Fans?
After controversy over suspicion that singer Ray Cho plagiarized "Wasurenaide", a song JYJ’s Jaejoong had written, avex CEO Masato Matsuura closes his twitter account.
DBSK, BoA, and After School to Perform at Avex Concert Tour in Japan
DBSK, BoA, and After School are confirmed to appear at the annual Avex concert tour held in Japan.
SM Entertainment to Open Its First Exclusive Store Outside of Korea
SM Entertainment and Avex Taiwan have been working together for half year on the project of opening an SME exclusive store in Taipei, and the day is finally coming as Avex Taiwan announced today that the store will be opened in July.
C-Jes Withdraws Lawsuit Against Avex
JYJ’s management agency, C-Jes, have released an official statement explaining the reasons for withdrawing their lawsuit against the Japanese record label, Avex. Their PR agency also stated, "JYJ are now able to perform on the 7th, bringing us to the conclusion that there is no need to carry through with the injunctions, which lead to its withdrawal."
After School Signs with Avex – New Japanese Website
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