SM Entertainment has announced that Jessica is no longer part of Girls’ Generation, leaving the group with eight members. Jessica will remain as an artist under SM Entertainment, but will not promote with the other members. The entertainment label will continue to support both Jessica’s individual activities and the rest of the group.
Earlier this morning, Jessica posted on her Weibo account to inform fans that she would no longer be a member of Girls’ Generation. Her post read, “I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company and 8 others that as of today, I’m no longer a member. I’m devastated – my priority and love is to serve as a member of GG, but for no justifiable reason, I am being forced out”.
Jessica also later added a comment that has since been deleted, saying, “You guys are very special people that I love dearly, therefore you deserve to hear the truth from me. I’m deeply saddened and hurt by those who I trusted and hope that you don’t ever have to experience this kind of pain.”
Source: xportsnews via Naver, SNSDTV, Jessica’s Weibo
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snsd is forever 9 members!
Question now moving forward is who would fill in the hole left by Sica’s departure? Seo? Fany? She is after all one of their main singers. Those are some big shoes to fill.
i still don’t get it.
there’s so many idol in korea who also had business going on but none of them was expelled from the group.
SJ also had their own business and SM didn’t do anything.
Why did SM do this to Jessica?! It’s so unfair!
and i believe the other member also shocked about this.
Please WE WANT JESSICA BACK AND GIRLS GENERATION AS 9!
and i hope Soshified will supporting girls generation as 9 not eight
Maybe This is cost related in finance.
Try to see the following page for some actions.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-Jessica-in-SNSD-%E4%BF%9D%E6%8C%81%E9%84%AD%E7%A7%80%E5%A6%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%B0%91%E6%99%82%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1/1478919432380037
http://www.change.org/p/sm-entertainment-keep-jessica-in-snsd
Join the petition :)
This is too cruel and stupid. As a sone I will still support SNSD but I know it will never be the same as it was before.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-Jessica-in-SNSD-%E4%BF%9D%E6%8C%81%E9%84%AD%E7%A7%80%E5%A6%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%B0%91%E6%99%82%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1/1478919432380037
As for dropping Jessica from GG, Jessica said “no justifiable reason”, but SME said “It’s her wishes”
SME! Could you think what is SONE’s wish?
SONE and Soschi are suffering from the pain, so SME did not take care of the wish of our SONE and consumers. If SONE want 9 members of GG without change, we need to boycott SME’s products (e.g. album and music files) from now on till Jessica comeback. If the goal can’t be met, we will boycott more… (e.g. concert tickets)
great idea my dear sone!!!!!!
And im definitely sure that other sone is already thinking of that.
I know that we all need to support snsd till the end but breaking their promises to us, that they will be together forever (the 9 angels) is a enough reason to do this boycott thing.
sone i i know that we are all in a same page supporting snsd till to our last breath but dont you forgot that we started to supported the girls in with 9 members and we will support them till the end with 9 members.
Never ever stop hoping for that day, the day that our 9 angels will be back
Sone FIGHTING!!!!!!!
a SONE will always be a SONE
love you guys…….
To all Sones, I am a very hardcore n enthusiatic Sone of SO NYUH SHI DAE.I have almost all of their albums n merchandises.
First of all,I love all 9 soshis because they are BEST GIRL GROUP known 4 their fanstatic and melodious voices.Their music,MV and
other performances r simply DAEBAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!.I also love thei appearance in Music Shows,variety shows and manymore.
Especially,their appearance in RUNNING MAN,episode 4,5,16,63,64,112 n 141.Those episodes really cheered me up n made my day.
I know that the breaking news of Sica noona leaving SNSD officially is really shocking and saddening.I really got so shock and
speechless until i could not concentrate on what i was doing that day.To be honest,I did not expect this to happen to SNSD but
I strongly believe that all this happened 4 a cause.Sones,i know that u r very disappointed with S.M entertainment and hopefully not
So Nyuh Shi Dae.I know that Sica noona has a tons of fans so as other 8 Soshis of SNSD.But guys,rather than blaming S.M Entertainment
n SNSD,We should even demonstrate our LOVE n CARE 4 SNSD n Sica.I guarantee with my life that SNSD Soshis will not do such cruel thing
2 Sica noona.I mean come on,all 9 Soshis r just like very very very super super duper duper close SISTERS,FRIENDS n COLLEAGUE.SNSD is not like
western bands who just meet up 4 writing lyrics n practice singing together 4 upcoming live performances,concerts or regular shows.SNSD
actually spend a lot of time together despite their busy schedules,individual activities and the list goes on.That the main reason
I LOVE KPOP because they r very collectivistic which means that they love doing things as a team a not solo unlike Western pop which
features so many INDIVIDUALISTIC artiste that actually prefer singing on their own.The breaking news has in u.deed broken the hearts of other Sones
around the globe.Rather than being angry n furious at S.M entertainment n hopefully not SO NYUH SHI DAE,just take a moment by
thinking of the debut period and the songs that they have composed n presented to all of us.U guys must remember this fact
S.M Entertainment produces the most successful n popular KPOP group in the heart of KOREAN WAVE.Also one thing that every
TRUE SONE should know is that without S.M Entertainment,do u think SNSD would even exist? I think it is a definite No to that.I know that
S.M Entertainment this time has made every SONE sad n frustrated but just think the effort n time that S.M has put in to
make SNSD to be the BEST girl group in HANGUL.Eventhough,i know that it is SNSD’s effort and hardwork that actually brought
them to today’s popularity but an Artiste sill needs an Agent to help them organise their schedules and other important things.
Without S.M, there will not be SNSD that i always love.SNSD debutted when i was 11 years old n to be able to stick close
together as sisters in a team is not a very easy thing u know everyone.Not many band can actually that long u know or not GUYS!!!!!
To me,whether this is true or false,i will 4ever continue to believe in SNSD and S.M Entertainment.To all other SONES out there,please
continue 2 express your love 4 SO NYUH SHI DAE n SICA NOONA.Please do not hate them but love them even.Eventhough,Sica noona has
officially left SNSD but to me,she will always always n 4ever be part of SNSD.Guys,life has to move on,don’t tell me that
just because SICA left then u choose not 2 be a fan of SNSD.The ICE PRINCESS will still be under S.M just that she would be
performing,promoting and singing with the other 8 Soshis that’s all.I know i will offend all those SICA fans out there.So,please forgive
me if i hv offended u.Sons,hv u ever wondered that how sad SNSD Soshis could be.Can u think in their perspective.Let me ask
u a question,if u were 8 of the SOshis,would u be sad of hateful?For me, i will definitey be extremely sad but ultimately i will
respect SICA NOONA’S whatever decision and continue to support her in her future understakings.Finally,I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND
ALL OTHER SONES OUT THERE THAT PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SO NYUH SHI DAE AND SICA IN THEIR FUTURE ACTIVITIES.PLEASE REMEMBER THAT
SICA N SNSD ARE ONE AS AS THE BEST GIRL GROUP.SO NYUH SHI DAE SARANGHAEYO 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!8
From a business perspective, this was a very smart but ruthless powerplay move to keep Jessica under SM contract, preventing her from signing to a different company and dislodging SM secrets, as well as minimize damage to SNSD schedules. From a public relations standpoint, the way they handled the situation was embarrassing, amateurish, and lacking any diplomacy. Then again, this should come as no surprise given how they handles the JYJ situation. One can see the total lack of organizational, planning ability of SM just by attending some of their US Global auditions. It’s usually a total mess and a characterization of how they handle much of their business affairs as well. SM is so used to wielding it’s power like a sword and being the #1 Korean music label/talent agency getting whatever it wants whenever it wants, that it is unable to use a softer approach handling anything that isn’t going their way. They could learn from Pledis with the “graduation system”. Set up a timetable for Jessica to leave SNSD through gradual appearances, notifications, goodbyes to fans, then finalize with a ceremony or goodbye party etc. Make it appear as amicable and smooth as possible without any fan fallout or conflict between members. This would prevent any future discourse between SNSD as well as maintain a good business relationship between Jessica and SM Ent. with the possibility of rejoining SNSD in the future if the opportunity exists. Unfortunately, SM always chooses the blunt force approach which always ends in a messy disaster…
Amidst the chaos the girls are in (same with the fandom), I don’t think now is the right time to blame ANYONE for this. No one knows what happened but the 9 of them. Call me delusional, but in my heart, there’s still hope that they will get together if they just talk and settle things by themselves.
This is the perfect time to get together and be one as a fandom who loves these 9 girls who changed our life in one way or another. Prove people that even though we have bad times and still in the middle of the biggest storm as Sones, we can get through this together. The girls are having a very hard time right now and they don’t need blaming fingers and nasty words. All they need is OUR SUPPORT.
Let’s not blame Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, YoonA and Seohyun. Even Jessica. This is something to fix themselves. Let’s just wait for what will happen. They are mature enough and trust them that they will cherish those 15 years that they have been together and all the shitty things that they got through together.
Again, let’s not take sides. Thank you and be strong as Sones!~
SM E says will look after Jessica and SNSD, but why kick her out if they can manage both of them. This is really dodgy. I hope the girls are okay :(
Why will SM Entertainment keep Jessica under their agency and not bring her back to Girls’ Generation? I just don’t get it :(
To prevent other labels from signing Jessica and also to prevent her from affecting SNSD schedules.
The real question now is for the SNSD endorsement contracts signed with SM and SNSD. When companies like LOTTE and Casio hired SNSD to be spokespersons, they were a group of 9. The sudden downturn into 8 is technically a breach of contract which gives these companies to seek compensation for Jessica’s absence and if they do not receive reimbursement from SM, to take legal action against SM for violating terms of agreement…
Okay, this is going to be long, I guess most of you had seen the statements made by sm and dispatch, but here is it,
The responses towards ‘Dispatch’s 18 questions about Jessica Jung’
Re-answer to Q1： 【Jessica said she planned to leave Girls Generation over and over again in January and July 2014.】
The priority is that was it TRUE Jessica planned to leave GG?It is believed that everyone knows that her company S.M Ent. has had the actual plan to put TTS to come back in the late of the year.
The real show Jessica&Krystal was just to preheat the TTS.Jessica was smart enough to treasure that chance, for which she wasn’t given any resources about her self during the past two years.
Most importantly, it was reported that“All of the nine members have already renewed their contracts, for three years, respectively in the course of August 2014.” If Jessica planned to leave GG, the why did she renew a three-year contract?
As for the her past other ‘members’ who she cherished, they let she choose-“giving up the results of 14-year efforts she paid using her whole youth” or “giving up her precious dream in the whole time accompanying the enormous amount of penalties”.
You pushed me to cut off one of my arms, now you came to ask me which one I would like?
Re-answer to Q2：【Jessica wants to quit Girls Generation because she plans to get married sooner or later】
Every marrying-age woman cries for marriage everyday，including Jessica. However，she just said she wanted to but not she PLANS to do so. Although we are all curious about to whom she had told that she ‘plans to get married’，which directly led it to be ‘revealed’；But if you are still convincing that she is gonna marry Mr.Kwon，then all I can say is sorry- he had already spoke out his statement：“I have no plans of marriage anytime soon, whether it be this year…next year… ”（via weibo @tylerkwon）
Now once again，a woman who was ‘dying’ to seek for a ‘new’ life in July，for what reason she renewed her contracts for being a member of GG in August？And for the total time of three years？
Re-answer to Q3：【Jessica was willing to plan to do other things rather than attend GG’s activities/events】
First of all，was she being given any extra events during that time？The answer is obvious. The TTS had its new album to release；Sunny has been a radio MC；Sooyoung has been an MC and would be the main actress of her new TV plays；Yoona is undergoing the attendance of a new movie… From the beginning of July，the total time of GG’s events is less than five. Do you think she would have a chance “not” to want to attend GG’s group events？
She just made full use of her spare time designing things，being able to transfer her dreams into reality. Honestly speaking，the extra events given to her are too few for her to exist as a group member in others’ eyes. Why did she just throw away a fame for “The Best Girls Group” in Korea？Why did she ‘give up’ all of the achievements in the past 14 years for the price of her own youth？
Re-answer to Q4：【The attitudes of members in Girls Generation】
According to the contents in the news of Dispatch，Jessica had already ‘ensured’ that she would quit next year，and other members were told and accepted. But why did S.M.Ent. still pose a news report，in September，about all of them renewed their contracts？Having already known that it was lifting the stone to smash its own feet，S.M.Ent. still did that？
Re-answer to Q5：【Jessica is so busy that it will affect her group’s schedule】
Four members of GG were once exposed their relationships to the public by S.M.Ent.
Only if there is a schedule for her can it be affected. To whom said Jessica affect the group’s schedules，please list out what schedules did they have and which schedule did Jessica exactly affect.
Re-answer to Q6:【Mr. Kwon is accompanying Jessica’s schedule all the time】
But the truth is, according to what Jessica&Krystal’s PD said, he didn’t see Mr. Kwon at all during the shooting. Although we all cannot figure out why some people always keep an eye on Mr. Kwon, even if he ‘ was ‘ there, would it be a big deal? We don’t know whether they are in a relationship or not. But what if, then Mr. Kwon ‘ is ‘ truly a perfect boyfriend, a CEO who follows his girlfriend wherever she goes.
Re-answer to Q7:【BLANC was launched in August】
About the permission of Jessica’s company, if they didn’t permit the initiative, how could she did the guerilla advertising on one of the episodes of Jessica&Krystal? Don’t pretend that you don’t know it.
About the other 8 members, did Jessica say something bad when you guys were busy with hosting, filming and disseminating the squad TTS? Now what you mean is that during a month which contained only two group events, what she was allowed to do was just staying at home? Instead of promoting her own business?
Re-answer to Q8:【The attitude of S.M. Ent. Towards Jessica’s first launching】
Briefly, what the company believes is that only she has already been a worldwide star made by S.M. can she has the numerous fans and people who are willing to buy products about her. Also, it is not mentioned in the contract that she cannot do so, but obviously, S.M. is not happy with that. Why? Since the products hit the market, while the company doesn’t have a share of that.
If you are not blind, you may notice that each promotion of BLANC was in the name of “Jessica” herself. For what reason does the company have to interfere? Money issue?
Re-answer to Q9:【The cause of deepening contradiction】
As it has been clarified above the proof that Jessica did not want to leave GG, it might be seemed like a joke for the statement that ‘she was prepared to leave.’. And Mr. Kwon was put up again, which made us feel so speechless- S.M. seems not like him at all, since it even linked Kwon to the reasons of kicking Jessica out. Do you think it is just a childish game?
Re-answer to Q10:【About the being forced out, finally…】
Jessica was required not to promote her own activities separately when there was no group activities at all.
Jessica was described as ‘could not wait to leave ’ when she did not plan to leave at all.
You urged her to leave, certainly you could say that you have no choice.
Re-answer to Q11:【Jessica met JYJ ‘s lawyer】
The lawyer himself clarified he did not have a meeting with Jessica at all in the interview on the next day.
Re-answer to Q12:【Jessica wants to balance both sides】
If it is true–having known that she has already devoted so much to her business, why did S.M. still urge her to choose to either shut down her own business or leave the team? Isn’t it equal to choose leave or die? Once again, let me be clear–she did NOT plan to get married.
Re-answer to Q13:【The following schedules】
GG for now only has six fan meetings in China in 2014,six days. It cannot be counted as a ‘long-term ’ arrangement.
Also,the new album is said to be released next year. GG probably has not started the recording for the new album. There is no way saying Jessica had ‘ignored’ GG ‘s team plan.
She has already said clearly in her weibo that she “wants to stay in GG”, but you just cannot give her a single chance?
Re-answer to Q14:【The result of discussion】
Only when she chooses BLANC as there is a conflict between GG and BLANC will it be called “put GG in the second place”. However, how could she choose to give up during the blank-period of GG ’s group events? Was she forbidden to go abroad? That she went back to Korea in advance was not for the group events?!
And by the way, who puts her in the priority?
Re-answer to Q15:【Mr. Kwon came on the stage again】
S.M. declared that he is just the business partner of Jessica, then…There was no then. Under the circumstances of non-direct relation, what is exactly the [point of bringing him out over and over again? If Jessica’s fans are annoyed about this, then S.M. Truly succeeds.
Re-answer to Q16：【Co-situation of BLANC】
Here, the report emphasized that the trend of BLANC is better and better, which can induce the public to convince that Jessica is only for the profits.
But, this move also revealed the negative side of whom report this–Yes, you would not treat her like that if ‘BLANC is not as good as it is now. ’.
P.s. We bought BLANC JUST for Jessica.
Re-answer to Q17:【Profit dispute】
It is said that “the others can’t take any endorsements because of Jessica.”, but in fact, there are only few endorsements of whole-group due to the high amount of fees. Currently, there are only Casio and Lotte. And if there is truly delayed endorsement, please stand up and take it. Because Jessica ‘won’t’ get married recently.:)
Re-answer to Q18:【Push Jessica away, again】
This would be the most hilarious part in the whole article. S.M. sounds like “either me or Kwon”. Even if we assume that Mr. Kwon ‘is’ her boyfriend, the company even wants to interfere with this kind of stuff? Then what about other artists like this in the company?
The last sentence is regarded as a classical one.
“You can solo or be an actress”-but I won’t give you the chance.
Sounds of all Jessica’s fans【Ending】
Last but not least, everyone knows clearly where the materials reflecting the thoughts of S.M. came from. But the contents that passed the buck to Jessica,which was illegal, unconsidered and outrageous, were merely believed by a few of the fans. I’m firmly convinced that anyone who has the resolving ability would recognize who is the TRUE innocent.
We dare respond to all your doubts!
We dare expose all your frauds slice by slice!
Do you dare, S.M.Ent.?
Jessica has devoted half of her life to you, how can you treat her like that?
We’ve got nothing to say, except the severe cold inside of our hearts.
CREATE AWARENESS:
Hey guys! So I’m not a huge SNSD fan but i liked a few songs, I was more into their personalities and all. However, Jessica was basically one out of the two favorites in SNSD. From a non Sone point of view, the most shocking part of this is probably the fact that SNSD was subject to this. Because to me they have always been the one band who wouldn’t lose a member. To be real i expected every other band in SM to undergo this rather than them (no offense intended).
This must be one of the hardest years for you guys in specific considering the dating scandals and controversies but it was nothing compared to this. Therefore, I really want to help you guys out. And honestly, in this very moment little can be done to get Jessica back because this is a very recent development. Therefore, i don’t know how much the petition to get Sica back will work. However, there is another petition that i believe has the potential to spark some kid of change. It’s a petition to get rid of Kim Young Min, the current CEO of SM. He basically took over in 2010 and well since then things for SM have been pretty rocky. There have even been reports of him stating that SNSD has reached their limit and their maximum growth has been reached. Which basically means SM is not putting in the effort for SNSD comebacks. Instead they are to focus on making rookie bands and EXo, Shinee big. It’s here:
http://onehallyu.com/index.php?/topic/52258-the-head-of-sm-kim-youngmin-talks-about-snsd-close-thread/
The petition to get rid of him is here:
http://www.change.org/p/ceo-kim-young-min-kim-young-min-to-resign-from-his-position-as-ceo-of-sm-entertainment
I know the chances of making a huge difference are slim. BUT, think about it, as SM fans the company caters to you. You buy their artists albums and are basically the reason they have all this money and power in the first place. So if any amount of awareness can be raised that would make a difference. Obviously a piece of paper signed by some individuals wouldn’t make a difference. But if this petition is signed by thousands of people it will gain media attention showing the growing dissatisfaction fans have with the way SM is functioning now. A lot of people have become aware of the antics this company pulls in light of Jessica’s departure because this was incredibly shocking. All in all YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE. Apart from 5 minutes of your time. However, the benefit could possibly be great. One way or the other SM will make this change it just depends on the time. And the quicker the awareness is raised the closer you guys could get to having Jessica back. SPREAD THIS AND HAVE AS MANY PEOPLE SIGN IT AS POSSIBLE. Contact your friends and force them or whatever
Most of you guys just response like “she walked away” by saying “goodbye jessica, we love you”, some of you even condemned her for being selfish.
But did you ever take a look on her weibo? She was forced out! I don’t ask this from all of the SONE, but no one of you in the Gorjess Spazzer Fandom stand up for her. At least the “Gorjess Spazzers” should had…… arent you suppose to be her fans? where have you been when she need you the most, you guys just walked away by telling her “goodbye, we love you”, or “wishing you all the best on BLANC, marriage” or etc…… :/
You guys are the one who making her looks like she abandoned SNSD… which the truth is, she was the one who being abandoned.. She was forced out!
You know what, she spend 15 years for sm, in J&K variety show, she said her youth was given to SNSD, and this is what she get, devastate and EVICTION! Don’t you use the word “Departure” for what is happening right now! Because she didnt walk away! They banished her away! And now attack her with fake information, those insiders who said that she talk about, having the decision to leave SNSD for marriage for her study or whatever craps didnt even have a prove of identity not at least a name!
1. They said she was seeing the lawyer of jyj, then later the lawyer confirmed he never meet up with her.
2. They said she her so called boyfriend(they dont even have a photo of them dating, you mean the photo that showed up yesterday? it’s a photoshoped photo, thank you) following her to every activities she attends including J&K, but you know what, The PD of J&K which now also the PD of The TaeTiSeo said there is no such things, and the PD also stand up for her by stating she was being normal as she used to be the whole time! dont believe me? here is the link for the news http://kpopdata.com/…D驚訝JESSICA的離團消息
3.They said she wanted to get married, she choosed marriage after SNSD, well, the so called boyfriend claims that he has not planned to get married for this year and next year, and the idea of getting marry is not even there. by the way, he is not even confirmed to be Jessica’s boyfriend!
4. They said she is neglecting SNSD’s activities by focusing on her own personal career, but from the past 7 yeas she never missed any snsd’s activities because of her personal schedule! Even this time, she come back to korea from new york early in the morning one day before the fan meeting just to not miss SNSD’s activities! Ever since BLANC were officially announced till now, she still never fail to attend any SNSD’s activities, untill they banished her out.
5. They Said she want to leave the group after 1 more music album, then what for for signing up a 3 years contract?
Oh! and the things that is being fishy is, SM agreed her to carry on BLANC, and she never let BLANC get into her way, then tell her to choose between BLANC and SNSD, it is clear to see that she managed to taking care of both since BLANC was launched up untill now, until she is banished…
If you still remember why you become her fan, why you love her, then open your eyes and fight for her right! she is in deep pain now! she don’t have anyone but us left, her fan! I really hope you guys who still have faith in her, who trully know her for the pass 7 years she has been and still be, can stand up and protect her right!
The “funny” thing is when the guys from Super Junior had to go to the army there was never a problem. Kangin and Leetuk back back right after their 2 years of service. (the others probably too but I just “know” Kangin and Leetuk) And now Jessica wants to be on a low basis but she was expelled from SNSD.
And I took Super Junior as an example because they are under SMe too. So no need for angry language for why I used SJ as an example.
You know guys..my head was totally messed up now..SONE vs.SONE who are bias is Jessica..the issue was getting even much worst after Sica’s statement..my head hurts!,but I’ve read some useful facts and articles..and I seem getting the point of the controversy..I don’t know or care if I will be bash here but I wanna voice out now what I feel inside..
You know what,there is really someone who is responsible to all of this and should be blame..SMEnt was already at messed from the very start,now I pulled back what I said that this was their scheme,because I seem like to understand that why this company will dig their own grave by breaking such a strong group who gives them much profit,ofcourse they knew for sure that their stocks will go down after this controversy and I’m pretty sure they much avoided this to happen…after reading and reading,understanding the situation,I came up with the only person who is responsible enough for all of this…and that was that damn f*cking guy named Tyler Kwon!!!>,,<
Hey guys !!! Listen ! This statement is from navar ! And it means that it might not be real from our Jessica !
Second, some websites are having some petition to sign to request SM to take back sica ! Everyone please show our power as SONE to the company, sica and other GG members, show that all we need is a 9 member SNSD , IS ALL OF THEM !
Third ! Please don’t split into different party ! WE HAVE TO BE UNITE ! WE NEED SHOW THEM HOW CRUCIAL IS COMPLETE SNSD MEANS TO US ! WE MUST TAKE ACTION !!!
EVERYONE PLEASE HELP ME TO SPREAD THIS MESSAGE !!!!
Didn’t SM just recently announce that all members had resigned contracts extending them 3 more years?
Thats odd that Sica is not a part of GG, but still under SM label. Looks like the time for Soshi’s to fish or cut bait. Jessica is “the voice” of GG. Her voice is distinct in almost every song. She was the original member! But for SM to make of move like this when GG is at their pinnacle is a mistake. SM will find out real soon what a big mistake they have made. GG is a cash cow and everyone knows you never send the cow to pasture when it’s still producing milk. Aigoo!
I think its quite obvious that Jess is going solo. She didnt join TTS for that reason. Shes talented enough to debut on her own. Plus she’s got her sister to tag team. Its been apparent for quite some time that this would happen when they all started going in different directions. Yoona, Yuri, and Soo are acting. TTS is trying this trio thing which honestly I don’t think its working out as they had planned with Holla. Truthfully Tae could have went solo but she doesn’t like being on stage by herself. Tiffany isn’t as talented at singing as Tae so she can’t go solo. Seo has her education, I think her parents did a great job raising her. She knew that it would one day come to end and maintained herself in school. I wouldn’t be surprised if her join the intellectual society and completely dropped out of public eye. Hyo tried dancing but, she can’t seem to get past her stage fright either. Anyhow I wish them all the best, I loved SNSD and always will.
sorry to say this, but I disagree about Jess, as I see, she has more interest in other activities rather than dancing or singing (like fashion design and modelling… ).
I dont know what is going to happen with her, i think restructuring her plans is going to take a while. I wish the best to Jess and the group.
Guys please sign this petition to make SM keep Jessica in SNSD:
https://www.change.org/p/sm-entertainment-keep-jessica-in-snsd?recruiter=159948914&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
So many people leaving comments here seem awfully quick to blame SM for this situation. But really now, can anyone really imagine any circumstances where SM would want to see this happen? I’m old enough to know that nothing is ever black or white. There are always at least 2 sides to every story, and in this case there are at least 10! The nine members and SM. And until the 10 sides get together in a room and explain it, we will not know the whole story. And, based on history, and what little I know of Korean culture, that is not gonna happen. Well at least we know why the 8 looked so grim in the airport pictures. I can’t imagine this is a happy time for any of them, least of all for SM.
I blame SM for the way they handled her departure. It doesnt sound like EXO/Kris’ situation where lawyers had to be involved. It seems like SM escalated this too quickly for selfish reasons.
The ending could’ve ended amicably.
I understand what you are saying. But i would like to politely disagree. The reason everyone’s quick to blame SM is because of their track record. I mean these things have happened time after time. SM therefore loses credibility. The first 3 times a group was broken up or an idol left a person could give SM the benefit of the doubt. However, this has been repeatedly been happening for years on end. Look, H.O.T, G.O.D, Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky, Trax, DBSK, Super Junior, Exo, f(x), and now SNSD. That is a mighty long list of bands who have been messed up. Most of the statements SM has been releasing keep getting weaker and weaker to the point that literally nobody believes them
And okay if Jessica was at fault here and the reports are true of her wanting to quit SNSD after one last album it doesn’t make sense why SM would kick her out before that year is up. In fact in the middle of discussions regarding this matter
I understand that several factors led to these events. Mainly the combination of Jessica’s new brand / priorities & gossip that the 8 didn’t want Jessica to be distracted from future group efforts. But SNSD has been doing solo priorities for years, some of them very extensively. Maybe SM jumped the gun.
Also, SM is just simply wrong if they refuse to allow their artists to get married while under contract. many of the biggest world music stars have successful careers and are married. You can be an idol and be married at the same time, regardless of how Korean culture says it shouldn’t be done.
I wish GG left SM like Shinhwa did. I am sad they didn’t have the right motivation (or balls) to do it. That’s sad after 10 years knowing some of those girls it came to that. They were old enough to do this thing but maybe not mature enough. I’d like for those girls my age to experience the real world, work on different things, study, really take the time to train (because let’s face it, they lost it like Taeyeon who don’t have the talent she should have right now), even marry and live their life without all those lies. Then they can stay good friends no matter what, work together as artists without being poisonned by this damned agency.
Just want to clarify the thing about Shinhwa. I saw many people keep saying that if GG’s relation is so good then they should all leave SM together like Shinhwa. However the truth is that the situation Shinhwa had in 2003 is different to GG’s having right now. For Shinhwa their contracts was ended with SM, then they decided to not renew that contract and all switch to a new company. While one of them negotiated with the administration of SM about buying the rights to use the group’s name, fandom’s name, each member’s artist name as well as the right to use their past songs. They have only debuted five years back then and already these copy rights fee already cost up most of their savings.
For GG, they renewed their contracts few months ago so if they have to leave SM, they’ll have to pay for 9 member’s contract fee which is immense. Furthermore, SM probably became stricter in recent years about artists leaving the company, that’s why since Shinhwa you never see any artist able to leave SM without lawsuits and stuff. SNSD debuted for over 7 years now, hence the fees to pay for the copy rights (especially songs use rights, since GG have Japanese songs too unlike Shinhwa) would be a lot bigger than Shinwa. Thus all things combined it is impossible for GG to do what Shinhwa did in 2003 even if they want to as situations are different and environment changes.
I agree with HKsuperman. This matter is pretty complex and I personally believe that there are better chances of Jessica rejoining the group rather than GG leaving SM altogether.
This matter is so messy and actually there is probably something big under the surface.
When the news came out that GG have renewed their contracts for 3 years i had a huge hunch that these 3 years were going to be it and they were to conclude the group after them. Because by that time most of the members would be around 30 and their ideas about the future would have changed. The members could have had their contracts renewed for 5 or more years if they wanted. Taking this into consideration, what options are there for the members after being done with GG? Not many actually. Taeyeon could pursue a solo career, Seohyun could finish her studies or go solo, Sooyoung/Yoona could go for acting, Tiffany and Sunny could possibly produce. Therefore, this is the time they can rake in the most money through promotions as SNSD. Especially if they want to continue the lifestyle they have. Jessica made a smart move by establishing Blanc. She has secured her future in a way because she will have revenue coming in from this company. And owing to the fact that Tyler Kwon is her partner it will succeed for sure. However where does that leave SNSD? Do they have backup? I’m not so sure. I have heard Tiffany has investments that will allow her to continue living to comfortably but that’s about it. Therefore, SNSD leaving SM right now isn’t a good idea. There is a chance of them leaving after their contracts expire but following Jessica out isn’t plausible. They need to secure their future too.