[TRANS] 100510 Despite Court Judge’s Advice, Settlement for TVXQ is Still Difficult

TVXQ’s Xiah Junsu, Youngwoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and SM Entertainment have disregarded the court judge’s strong advice for a settlement, and have once again maintained their stand that it is impossible to come to a compromise. No amount of persuasion from the Court of Arbitration will change the possibility of a split-up amongst TVXQ.

In reference to the Seoul Central District Court’s decision on the 7th of May to proceed with the sequestration of the existence of the exclusive contract, Judge Choi Sung Joon, who was presiding over the first public trial, strongly advised the legal representative of the TVXQ trio, saying that “[O]nce the contract is changed, the five members can be active again.” Judge Choi then went on to advise the legal representative of SM to “[hopefully] develop a new form of contract that will include a more significant cut-down on the number of years amongst other adjustments.”

Sejong, the legal representative of the TVXQ trio, who had previously stated that “the three members will never be able to work with SM again,” also took a step back, stating “if the new exclusive contract is sincere, we will confirm the opinions of the three members.” SM’s side then expressed that they will “hold an internal discussion [regarding the possibility of a new form of contract].”

Unfortunately, both sides have come to a conclusion that a settlement is not possible. A close friend of the TVXQ trio said that “while the three members want for all five members to carry out activities together, working with SM is definitely not possible.” SM’s side also expressed that “while adjustments to the terms of the contracts can be made, all five members must still be managed under SM.”

Meanwhile, the litigation regarding the request of damages put forward by both SM Entertainment and the TVXQ trio will be determined in the later proceedings.

Source: JoongAng Ilbo China
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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