Note: For those of you who follow us on Twitter, you will note that I wanted to publish this article once a clear explanation of the facts was released. As in the credits, this articles is from Seoul Beats, and I feel that this is probably a reliable, un-biased account of the situation. A majority of the article focuses on TVXQ, but since I know many Cassiopeia support the girls and that the TVXQ information is important to understanding, I shall leave it in. Important pieces have been bolded.


Avex and SM Burn Their Bridges
SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man has announced that he will be stepping down from his current position of Director of Registration, and taking his past position on SM’s production staff.

As a result of this change, Lee Soo Man will no longer be a primary voice in SM’s business ventures and decisions. However, he nonetheless holds almost 30% of SM’s shares, which maintains his current position as SM’s primary stockholder.

It should be clarified that Lee Soo Man is not and has never been CEO of SM Entertainment. He started in the industry as a singer, but later on founded SM Entertainment through his formation of H.O.T. and S.E.S. The first CEO of SM was Kim Kyung-wook, who resigned from his position in 2005. The current CEO of SM Entertainment is Kim Young-min. Producers such as Lee Soo man have control over the training and production of SM’s artists. However, only the CEO and other executive board members have the power to control the artists’ contracts.

Just my opinion, but I don’t really believe that the news of Lee Soo Man’s change of position itself is a huge deal. The man has taken a backseat role to much of SM’s latest business activities, lately. No wonder he had the time to try his hand at winemaking while the DBSK lawsuit scandal was at its hottest during the autumn.

Rather, what may be of greater interest is the news that Japanese entertainment holding company, Avex Group, has sold off all of its shares of SM Entertainment, effectively ending their close, long-running business relationship. All of Avex’s 2,479,203 SM shares have been sold to Neowiz Bugs Corporation, a Korean internet and online game company.

Within the context of K-pop, Avex is best known for its overseas management of various SM artists, most notably DBSK–or Tohoshinki, as they are known in Japan.

Not much more has been revealed about these recent developments in SM’s business structure. However, the termination of SM and Avex’s relationship has raised many questions about DBSK’s future. DBSK’s dual career with both SM and Avex effectively allows for it to be a primary bridge between the companies. Now that the shareholding bridge between SM and Avex has been burned, what does this mean about SM artists managed under Avex? What does this mean about DBSK? There’s not enough information to make sound speculations just yet (although you can bet that I’ve got them, the amateur DBSK lawsuit drama analyst that I am), but it looks like the recent quiet period in the DBSK lawsuit drama might be ending soon.

Original Article
Source: SeoulBeats
Date: 02/24/10

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This is a project organized by Tenjo*Soul from the CSJH Soompi Thread. The goal is to unite all fans of CSJH to send a message to SM Entertainment expressing a desire for the girls' Korean comeback. The Graceful 4 Network is not in charge of the project, but will act as an English speaking portal for all information. Any important updates with the project will be posted here and the Twitter account. If you have any direct questions about the project, please use the links below.

As of now, a draft statement has been written to send to SM Entertainment. The statement can be viewed on Soompi or at Shapley United. All views can be expressed in those two places (it will not be posted here until participating members give it the green light).

Links
Facebook Group: Link (If link does not work, search for group - Operation: GRACEFUL VOICES - For all CSJH THE GRACE Fans)
Shapley United Forum: Link
CSJH Soompi Thread: Link

What more can this dancing diva learn? CSJH's Stephanie became a dance student at The Korean National University of Arts in the dance major.

She got accepted and will start attending classes in 2010. I'm not surprised she got accepted, she's known for being one of the best dancers in k-pop.

Her company, SM Entertainment, commented, "She did get accepted. She will be a new student in the graduating class of 2013. She's always wanted to learn more about dancing so she practiced hard for this opportunity."

She's done ballet since she was a little girl and has won numerous dance competitions. Maybe she's meant to do just dancing rather than be part of a group.

Original Article
Source: AllKpop
Date: 12/29/09

There were rumors flying around that Super Junior's Leeteuk and CSJH's Dana might be next on We Got Married.

However, Jung Yoon Jung PD from the show cleared things up quickly, "I've heard about those rumors as well but it is not true. We interview a lot of people to be on our show, but they haven't even been interviewed by us."

After Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Yong Jun announced their departure from the show recently, a lot of netizens have been speculating on who's next in line to replace them.

One netizen even said that they spotted Leeteuk and Dana shooting something together. But for now, it seems that the rumors are just false.

But do you think they would've made a good couple?

Original Article
Source: AllKpop
Date: 11/25/09

KARA's Park Gyuri was on today's episode of Sang Sang Plus Season 2.

Gyuri shared how she almost got chosen for CSJH The Grace, the SM Entertainment girl group that includes Sunday, Dana, Stephanie and Lina.

She said, "When I was in 7th grade, I auditioned for SM Entertainment. The director of the company really liked me. He told me he liked my eyes because they reminded him of Kangta's eyes. Then he told me I should do a duet with Dana. I almost got chosen to be part of CSJH, actually."

Come to think of it, Gyuri does look a bit like Kangta! It's weird to think Gyuri could've been part of the SME family.

Original Article
Source: AllKpop
Date: 11/24/09

After two very long years, CSJH member Sunday finally reclaims her position on the stage during her collaboration performance with rapper H-Eugene for his comeback single, Love Alarm.

H-Eugene is very well known in the kpop world for his collaborations with very popular artists. Previous singers such as YeEun of the Wonder Girls, Bae Seul Gi, and Lyn were just some of the artists featured in some of his earlier works. Although Love Alarm originally featured 8eight's Joo Hee on the actual mini album, today's Music Bank performance put life back into at least one of the members of the inactive SM girl group The Grace.

Check out the comeback of two very talented artists right here:



Courtesy of CodeMonmonSeason5.

Original Article
Source: allkpop
Date: 11/20/09

From the girls DCInside page. (Right-click view image to see full size.)

Heads up courtesy of ziyuN07 @ Soompi Forums.


H-Eugene (H-유진) - 사랑경보 (긴급상황) (Feat. Joo Hee Of 8Eight).

This is the song Sunday will be performing. Joo Hee is currently rehearsing for 8Eight's first live concert, so Sunday will take her place during all live performances of the song.

YouTube video from urnobody919, article heads up courtesy of ziyuN07 at Soompi Forums.

Original Article
Source: Sports Chosun
Date: 11/18/09

Sunday's upcoming activities have been added to the girls schedule on their Korean site:

천상지희 The Grace Official Website - The Grace Notice
2009-11-21 【생방송】PM 04:20 MBC-TV 쇼! 음악중심 ‘사랑경보 - feat. Sunday’ (일산 MBC 드림센터 공개홀 - 남문입장..

2009-11-20 【생방송】PM 06:40 KBS-2TV 뮤직뱅크 ‘사랑경보 - feat. Sunday’ (KBS 별관 공개홀)

Translation

11/21/09 - 4:20 PM MBC 'H-Euguene - Love Warning feat. Sunday'
11/20/09 - 6:40 PM KBS2 Music Bank 'H-Euguene - Love Warning feat. Sunday'

Thanks to chuaxys @ Soompi Forums for the heads up.

Sunday, from the almost forgotten 4 member group, CSJH, will be back on a music program after 2 long years!

It's hard to believe that this mildly promoted group is in the same company as SNSD, no?

According to KBS2TV's Music Bank website, Sunday is listed on the performers lists for this week's show. She is set to feature for hip-hip artist H-Eugene's performance, pitching in her vocals.

H-Eugene on the 18th said, "'Love Alarm' was a song originally recorded by Nora Eights. I'm pretty good friends with Sunday and when I asked her to feature for me, she readily accepted."

The last time we saw CSJH was when they were promoting One More Time, Ok? back in 2007. After that, they have been just doing activities in Japan.

Stay tuned here on allkpop for her, and maybe even CSJH's comeback!


Original Article
Source: allkpop
Date: 11/18/09

This post is to give clarification on Lina's new company "By L Style" and it's relation to SM, TVXQ and CSJH. The majority of these views are by fan speculation from CSJH's Soompi Thread, replies to the allkpop post, and various other sources. Nothing is set in stone, but these are the most obvious developments:

1. What is "By L Style"?
- "By L Style" is an online fashion mall (like an online clothing store) based in Korea. Lina is the CEO, Chief Stylist, and model for the company. The website is currently up and active, it can be viewed at http://www.byl.co.kr/ (link).

2. In relation to the TVXQ thing
- The different between this venture and the TVXQ controversy is that Lina owns the store. The three members of TVXQ (JaeJoong, Junsu and Yoochun) were investors in a Chinese cosmetics company. Other artists on SM have had their own side business ventures while still being under the company (BoA's jewelry company, Dana's nail salon and Yoochun's gelato company). Based on BoA, Dana and Yoochun's companies, it is believed SM does not want their artists to invest in other companies, but they are free to start their own companies.

3. What about CSJH?
- Just because Lina opened a new business venture does not mean that CSJH is done. Although their original hiatus was believed to be because of Stephanie's injury, it is unsure what her condition is or when the 2010 comeback date is.

4. The 2010 Comeback
- Despite all the false alarms of a comeback in the second half of 2009, it was officially announced by the girls during a live performance in Japan that they would return to Korea until 2010. When exactly in 2010 is unsure.


Finally, although TSZXN will not update on the girl's various blog posts that are unrelated to a CSJH group development, we will follow and report on their outside ventures. Meaning, we will report on any news concerning "Style by L."