“We are not trying to rake up issue on news of Se7en’s advance into America” - Message from YG on 29 July 08

Nothing new about Se7en was revealed , that’s quite sad.
Update 2 Aug 08: added 2 alternative translations from Korean news

Yang Hyun Seok, “We are not trying to rake up issue on news of Se7en’s advance into America”

A representative of YG Entertainment announced on 29th July that news of Se7en’s advance into the American market is not just for the sake of raking up news and issue.

The representative explained, “From our previous announcement regarding Se7en’s news, fans have started to complain and protest. There was also internal conflict within YG.”

Yang Hyun Seok said, “We hope that everyone will not believe that we have intentionally leaked out the news to the press. The thing is Se7en has already ended his activities in Korea and Japan, and these activities will help him in his advance into the American market. We are not trying to make up some issue through here.”

He also added, “Se7en is advancing humbly into the the American market. Do understand this.”

Se7en just had his preview party and showcase in Los Angeles not long ago, and will be concentrating in his activities in America. News on his return to Korea are not confirmed at the moment.

From Yun:

YG is talking about an previous article on Newsis about criticisms on Se7en’s debut/lag on YG artist activities.

Korean source: starnews
Korean to English Translation: http://SooKyeong.wordpress.com

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YG stands up for Se7en, Friday August 1, 2008 Korea
Yang Hyun-suk wrote: “Se7en stopped his activities in Korea and Japan to go to the US, but he didn’t do that to increase his popularity (in Korea and Japan) by creating a buzz about his crossover.”

He then added: “The fans have been complaining because there has been little news on Se7en. There was even an article about Se7en having problems with people at YG entertainment.”

Why is there such a lack of news on one of South Korea’s most illustrious entertainers? Yang Hyun-suk had a ready answer to the question.

He explained: “YG entertainment is basically not good at using the media but now we just try not to release news about him (to help him).”

Yang Hyun-suk concluded his message by saying, “Se7en did not go to the States only to help increase his popularity (in Korea and Japan). And we are only being cautious about his crossover (that’s why we do not report details on his current situation in the US), so please excuse us.”

Se7en’s English debut album was tentatively set for release on July 7, 2008. However, the date has come and gone and there’s still no news on the 24-year-old singer.

In May 2008, a few promo parties were thrown in the US to generate hype about his “soon-to-be-released” album. Up until now (August), there isn’t any info on Se7en and his American debut.

Korean source: newsen
Korean to English translation: Joe Gimm at http://k-popped.com/

below is the original messege from YG

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Message from YG [2008.07.29]

Hello. Bows. This is Yang Hyun Suk.

Today, i’ll be talking about bigbang’s album in detail
and other news i haven’t been able to share with you.

(…Tae Yang and Big Bang news…)

SE7EN

Since I forgot to leave a news about SE7EN last time,
SE7EN fans have been upset
and an article about YG favoring was posted T T ^^

As the fans always say…
YG is weak when it comes to dealing with the press/media…
but i hope you guys realize that sometimes, we do what we do knowingly.

SE7EN’s album in America…
I just wanted to clarify that we are not doing this just so that it will help SE7EN as a singer in Korea…
We are taking every step carefully so please be patient.

There are many artists coming back so I feel that the music industry will have a good year.

(…Seo Taiji news…)

I’ll have to go now. I’ll come back next time with other info i did not cover today.
Until then, Goood Byeee~~ Bows!

2008. 07. 29.
Yang Hyun Suk

Korean source: YGFamily.com
Korean to English translation: 1tymforyomind @ YGBB, TYC, SOOMPI, YGWORLD

세븐 SE7EN

지난 번 저의 글에서 세븐 소식을 빼먹은 결과,
세븐 팬들로부터 강한 원성과 항의를 제대로 받았는데요,
덕분에 YG가 내분이 일어난다는 기사도 나왔음 ㅜㅜ^^

팬 여러분들이 늘 말씀하시듯,,
YG가 언론 플레이(?)를 제일 못하는 회사이긴 하나,
때로는 의도적으로 안 하고 있다는 생각도 함께 해 주셨으면 합니다.

국내 활동과 일본 활동을 모두 접고 떠난 세븐의 미국진출..
분명한 건 국내활동에 도움이 되기 위한..
이슈를 만들기 위한 포장용 활동이 아니라는 점입니다.
굉장히 신중하게 진행하고 있는 사안이니만큼, 양해해주세요.

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