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JX (duo)

JX
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Years active2024–present (2024–present)
Labels
  • iNKODE
  • Palmtree Island
Spinoff ofJYJ
Members

JX (Korean제이엑스) is a South Korean duo, composed of Kim Jae-joong, and Kim Jun-su, former members of JYJ and TVXQ. Their group name is taken from the initial letters of each member's present stage names, J-JUN and XIA. The duo is co-managed by their agencies iNKODE and Palmtree Island.

History

2003–2023: Debut as TVXQ! and JYJ, Palmtree Island and iNKODE

Kim Jae-joong and Xia Jun-su, along with Park Yoo-chun, debuted as part of the five-member boy group TVXQ! under SM Entertainment in 2003. In 2009, the trio filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, seeking to terminate their contracts due to alleged unfair contract, and unfair profit distribution.[1][2] The case was resolved in their favour,[3][4][5] and they left SM Entertainment to form JYJ in 2010[6] with CJeS Entertainment.[7]

JYJ continued to be active until 2015, and after completing their mandatory military service in 2018, Yoo-chun was removed from the group due to multiple incriminating allegations.[8][9][10][11] Subsequently, CJeS Entertainment announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.[12][13]

In 2021, Xia Jun-su left CJeS Entertainment and established his own agency, Palmtree Island.[14] Jae-joong also left CJeS Entertainment in 2023 and founded his own agency, iNKODE.[15]

Prior collaborations

Since 2018 predating their official formation as JX, Kim Jae-joong and Xia Jun-su have been in a few engagements, without officially addressing themselves as JYJ. Notably in March 2022, they released the song "Sixth Magnitude Star" for a Japanese drama,[16] and also collaborated again for Dream Concert 2023, introducing themselves and performing together as Jae-joong and Jun-su.[17]

2024–present: Debut

On September 6, 2024, Kim Jaejoong and XIA Junsu announced their collaborative venture, JX and plans to held their 20th anniversary concert titled IDENTITY in KSPO Dome from November 8–10, 2024.[18][19]

References

  1. ^ "TVXQ Feuds With SM Entertainment". The Korea Times. 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  2. ^ "KBS WORLD". 2010-01-05. Archived from the original on 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  3. ^ Herald, Korea (2012-11-30). "JYJ and S.M. Entertainment end three-year legal spat". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  4. ^ "Korean K-Pop Idols JYJ Win Contract Break". www.asiasentinel.com. 2012-12-06. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  5. ^ Daily, The Chosun (2024-02-27). "JYJ Win Legal Battle with Former Management". The Chosun Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  6. ^ "JYJ wins battle with SM Entertainment". The Korea Times. 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  7. ^ Herald, Korea (2012-11-30). "JYJ and S.M. Entertainment end three-year legal spat". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  8. ^ "Sexual assault allegations against JYJ's Yoochun continue - Entertainment". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  9. ^ "JYJ's Yoochun acquitted of all sexual assault charges". Yahoo News. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  10. ^ MacDonald, Joan. "Media Reports Suggest Park Yoochun Purchased Drugs". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  11. ^ "Park Yoo-chun apologizes for lying about drug use". The Korea Times. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  12. ^ Hyun-ju, Ock (2019-04-24). "[Newsmaker] Singer Park Yoo-chun to retire from showbiz over suspected meth use". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  13. ^ Hyun-ju, Ock (2019-04-24). "[Newsmaker] Singer Park Yoo-chun to retire from showbiz over suspected meth use". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  14. ^ 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예. m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  15. ^ Yoo, Hong (2024-06-25). "[Herald Interview] Kim Jae-joong wants to introduce new trend to K-pop scene". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  16. ^ 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예. m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  17. ^ Ji-won, Choi (2023-06-19). "Dream Concert kicks off smoothly in Japan". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  18. ^ "Kim Jaejoong X Kim Junsu to hold 'JX 2024 Concert IDENTITY in Seoul'". Dispatch. 6 September 2024. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  19. ^ 김재중·김준수 뭉쳤다…11월 KSPO DOME서 합동 콘서트. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-09-06.