Han Geng Wins Lawsuit Over SM Entertainment

On December 21st, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Super Junior’s Hankyung, in the lawsuit he filed against his agency, SM Entertainment.

The Department of Justice stated, “All three contracts – from the January 2003 contract, the altered contract from February 2007, and the affiliated contract from December 2007 – do not exist.”

Hankyung had filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment in December of 2009 claiming, “I cannot maintain an unjust contract.”

Meanwhile, an SM Entertainment representative spoke with MyDaily in the aftermath of the decision and stated, “We cannot accept the result. We will file an immediate appeal to reverse the decision.”

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Han Geng Caught Lip-Syncing At Press Event

After leaving Super Junior, former SJ Chinese member Han Geng is currently focusing his career in Mainland and recently released his first album "Geng Xin." Yesterday he went to Taiwan to promote for his new album and held a press conference. He started the press conference with fast song "My Logo." But it was obvious that he lip-synced. He explained because he got a cold: "I got septic throat because of my cold, always have to carry lots of medicine with me." But later his slow song "Heartache Notebook" was a live performance.

From working with 12 other people to now solo, Han Geng said: "In the beginning it was a little stressful, but my adaptability is good, and I like it better (solo)." Asked now he left, whether he has less fans? He said: "About the same, plus fans treat me very well. I didn't have many chances to meet them the first half the year, but they still donated money as a group to charity, motivating me I have to be better." Better salary? He indirectly admitted: "13 people before, now only me."

In addition, he disclosed he lost 7kg in 2 weeks for this album and admitted he lost weight on purpose: "I got fatter before because I ate a lot at home. My mom would make many delicious food for me. My weight increased to 75kg, even I couldn't stand it."

Source: Apple Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Hangeng plagiarized Yunho’s Checkmate for his new single?

Hangeng’s (in Korean, Hankyung) very new Chinese single, Fire has recently fallen into plagiarism accusations to a K-pop song, written and sung and choreographed by his former SM-mate, Yunho of TVXQ.

Hangeng recently released the music video for Fire through Youtube, and the viewers couldn’t help but to notice strikingly similar features with Yunho’s self-written song, titled Checkmate. Some netizens emphasized the similarities by commenting, “Besides the fact that the lyrics are in different languages, the song is completely the same,” “Not only is the whole melody similar, but the songs’ introductions are entirely too identical,” etc.

Yunho’s Checkmate has never been performed on air, but was enlisted as one of tracks in TVXQ’s album MIROTIC. The song was revealed and performed publicly in February 20th, 2009 at TVXQ’s Asia Tour Councert MIROTIC, where all members of Super Junior attended to join the celebration. This clearly suggests that Hangeng was aware of the song’s existence. Check out the two songs below. 

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Han Geng Announces Releasing His First Album In July

Source: Apple Daily / Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Broke away from Super Junior (SJ), Han Geng's first individual album 《庚心》 ("Geng Xin") is to released in July 27, meaning a new start in the showbiz, "renewing." Twenty million is spent in this album and songs are recorded in Taiwan, Mainland, and the US, even went to New Zealand to film MV. Taiwan version would be released by Golden Typhoon and that means Han Geng became good friend Show Luo's junior.

Once appointed as Great Wall ambassador, yesterday Han Geng held a press conference at the Great Wall. Five thousand balloons with the word "Geng" were released to the sky and he announced he would hold a two shows concert in Beijing on the 17th and 18th of next month. He planned to go to Taiwan and meet fans in August.

Once leader of SJ's sub group Super Junior-M, as for SJ-M is competing for Golden Bell's "Best Performing Group Award," he replied: "Congratulations to them." His manager expressed he is too busy earlier and doesn't know too much of the nominees, so they didn't reply too much.

Because they filmed Pepsi's commercial together, Han Geng became good friends with Show. Besides welcome him to join Gold Typhoon, Show even disclosed the topic they talk about the most is dirty Korean.

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Han Geng Returns To Chinese Music Industry, Asks Notable Musicians For Collaboration

Source: Sina
Translated by: KAY

 A music press event was held in Beijing yesterday and many musicians came to support. Han Geng, who has been keeping a low-profile since filing lawsuit against SM Entertainment, appeared as secret guest. Fans screamed when they saw him. He specially announced his official comeback to the Chinese music industry. With that many notable musicians present, Han Geng took this opportunity and expressed his hope of collaboration: "I hope teachers can help me to create a brand new album." As for that, Yuan Wei Ren (notable Taiwanese musician) said: "We already started to produce an album. It would feature fast dance tracks, which he is good at. Of course we would also cover fast, average and slow tracks as well. We recorded half already." Another musician Gao Xiao Cong joked collaborating with Han Geng is a business secret and cannot be disclosed. Zhang Ya Dong said he's willing to try a new creative direction for Han Geng.

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Han Geng Is Not Sure About His Future, Updated New Photos of Him

(Han Geng's latest photos in 2010)

Han Geng (also known as Hankyung) appeared in a tv show as guest lately. He said he isn't sure about his future during interviews. His lawsuit with SM Entertainment and his future have been the focus for the past several months. Asked about the development of his case, he only disclosed: "I myself is still waiting for the final result. Waiting a notification from my lawyer. I just want to relax during this period." As for whether he would group with other artists to form a new boy group, he expressed: "If meet some excellent artists and we get along well, I think I might consider grouping again." Although he already left Super Junior and sub-group Super Junior-M, but he said he still keep in touch with other members: "If there's a chance in the future, I still want to work with my brothers from Super Junior-M."

In addition, a music chart organization updated three photos of Han Geng on Sina Miniblog yesterday and they disclosed Han Geng might appear in its Music Feng Yun Bang 10th year celebration event (音乐风云榜十年盛典) on the 11th: "Just received two new photos from Han Geng, absolutely exclusive," this person continued, "He will attend Music Feng Yun Bang in Shenzhen, I heard it outside my boss' office, it's true, I didn't hear it wrong."

For those who are sad to hear the departure of Han Geng from Super Junior, here's something to cheer you up a little bit: Super Junior will release its new photo album "Boys In City Season 3" this month on the 15. Han Geng is included in it so this is the last time you will actually see him being with the rest of the group. Here's the cover:

Source: Sina / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment 

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Han Geng Is Said Already Signed Contract With EE-Media & Will Return As 'SD5行堂'

Source: Baidu
Translated by: KAY@kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

Someone called "Wu Mei Shi" on a Mainland blog is known exposing breaking rumors and he exposed lately that Han Geng/Hankyung already signed a contract with EE-Media during Spring festival. The company will spend 10000k+ to create a new Chinese idol group called "SD5行堂" for him. This new group will make its debut this April.

"Wu Mei Shi" disclosed that Han Geng is good friends with well-known host He Jiong in China and maintained a good relationship with Hunan STV. After Han filed lawsuit against SM Entertainment, Hunan STV & EE-Media believe Han has a high popularity and market value in Mainland so they decided to offer him a contract. They also gave him many favorable offers such as creating a new idol group "SD5行堂" (5行堂 means the 5 Chinese elements metal, wood, water, fire, earth, etc; SD means 'Super Dreamer') and he will be the lead.

As for this rumor, representatives from EE-Media saw it as a taboo and seemed nervous: "Our company has a good relationship with Han Geng. But as for the details we cannot reply at the moment." But in Han's Baidu paste bar, many fans seem excited for Han's return. But some worry about Han because EE-Media is always in trouble.

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Han Geng Speaks Up The First Time! He Finally Appears!

It's been more than 3 months now and Han Geng (more known as Hankyung in Korea) finally showed up and spoke about his side of story after he filed lawsuit to SM Entertainment, one of the biggest entertainment agency in Korea. This is a just a preview of the whole interview and the main points are:

• "I'm waiting for the result [of the case] as well. I let my attorney to handle everything. I promise to tell everyone the result immediately."
• "I've been resting these several months and prepare myself."
• "My dream is to become an actor. I really want to become an actor. I thought about it already, I'll try hard to learn more about this field. I like this field, so I won't have any regret."

Here is the interview in Mandarin Chinese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dadmWdjVCcE
English-subbed is below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkmP2cNwL0

By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment
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His voice touched me as always......>< Although I don't look forward to his future.....he's at an awkward age right now (26) and it's hard to break out his frame of being a pop dancing idol....best wishes!

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SJ Kyu Hyun blames Han Kyung for leaving

Super Junior member Han Geng/Han Kyung suddenly requested to terminate his contract with SM Entertainment 2 days ago. The same night, SJ's other member, Kyu Hyun, wrote on his minihompy in English, saying "Even a beast won't bite the hand that feeds one..." Many fans lashed out that he mocked Han Kyung is the beast, biting back SME. Kyu Hyun then closed the website at the same night, and wrote on the first page, "Taking the right path is the
only thing that I wished for...Scary..."

In addition, member Hee-Chul posted a photo taken with Han Kyung, pointed out Han Kyung is a good friend who makes people feel very warm. Another member, Dong Hae, commented on Eun Hyuk's minihompy, expressing to be “Stifling…Depressing…(I gave) no strength…You?”

Source: allkpop & Mingpao

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