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JX (duo)

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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  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. ^ Post, The Jakarta. "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.