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JYJ holds showcase in Singapore

Having just released their global album, 'The Beginning', the boys of�JYJ have been thrilling their fans with a mini Asian tour. JYJ�arrived in Singapore on October 16th after performing in Bangkok the day before. With a massive international fanbase, throngs of fans waited at the Singapore Changi Airport to welcome their idols. The trio�attended a press conference prior to their showcase, and pleasantly answered some questions from the reporters. <How did the collaboration with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins (aka "Darkchild")�come about?> Junsu: 'The Beginning' was planned to be released worldwide. It was recorded in English, so�Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins took part in the album. We worked very hard for the album and we hope that you will listen to it. YooChun: Warner Bros. were trying to help us collaborate with famous artists in the U.S. like Ne-Yo, then we managed to hooked up with Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins. <Were you surprised that Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins heard about you and welcomed the idea of working together?> YooChun: We never thought that they would know us; we were honored to be able to work with them.

<How did it feel working with world-renowned artists?> JaeJoong: We were very happy that we were able to work with top class artists. We felt nervous thinking about what kind of music we would be able to produce with them, as it's different from what we do in Asia. Junsu: We recorded in a studio which was previously used by Michael Jackson. Knowing this, we felt really touched and honored to be there. <What is your favorite track from 'The Beginning'?> JaeJoong: 'Ayyy Girl'. The chorus represents three people being in harmony. <How does it feel to be in a boyband with three members instead of five?> Junsu: It feels different. We have to work harder to develop and create better music. <Which role would JYJ play if 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal' were to be remade?> YooChun: Junsu would be 'Yong Ha' and JaeJoong would be 'Geol Oh'. The translator would be 'Kim Yoon Hee'. <How does it feel knowing that there are so many fans supporting you?> Junsu: We want to continue this journey because of the fans' support. To repay the fans, we will produce better music and strive to be better. JYJ later performed a total of five songs from 'The Beginning', in addition to 'Found You' from the 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal' OST. Naturally, the trio�had their fans screaming all the way through the concert, from the start to the end.�YooChun wrapped up the event by assuring that JYJ will be back in Singapore next year for a concert, and told the fans to "always keep the faith". JYJ will be heading to Malaysia for the 17th, and then onto Hong Kong for the 24th before touring in the�United States. [gallery link="file"]