Jun Jin of the ’90s boy band Shinhwa - currently on its Asian tour - will be on plenty of medication when he performs in Guangzhou, China, on June 30.

Despite having had microscopic nerve decompression surgery on a lumbar disc in his back on Tuesday, Shinhwa said that Jun Jin will continue with “The Return” tour, which saw his band tour five cities in Asia to date. Jun Jin has suffered from chronic back pain in the past and although he was in pain, he maintained a professional front by taking part in the group’s reunion tour around Asia, which kicked off on March 24 in Seoul. His condition worsened despite his medication due to the nature of his performing, prompting him to seek medical help and subsequent surgery. The doctor who performed the surgery on Jun Jin said that it was a good thing that the singer was treated before it was too late. “If untreated, it’s possible that the lower half of his body may become paralyzed,” said the surgeon who also suggested that Jun Jin needed rest and physical therapy for the next six weeks. 

 Source: JoongAng Daily

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 Shinhwa's member Jun Jin contract with agency Open World Entertainment comes to an end. Jun Jin's exclusive contract with agency Open World Entertainment officially ended on June 24th.

A Shinhwa official told Star News on the 26th, "Jun Jin's contract with Open World Entertainment has expired. We are currently looking at future options". Jun Jin has decided not considering renegotiating his contract. Open World's President who was recently involved in a scandal is unrelated with the decision. Jun Jin signed a contract with Open World Entertainment back in 2008 and is currently looking for a new agency. Jun Jin has in mind to sign singing and acting combination contract. There are rumors raised of the possibility of Jun Jin signing under Eric's agency TOP Class or Kim Dong Wan and Hye Sung's agency LiveWorks Entertainment. An official from Jun Jin's agency said, "In respect to the agency the future is uncertain. Jun Jin would like to expand his acting career in the future". Meanwhile, Jun Jin received a back (herniated disc) surgery on the 19th, has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering. Jun Jin is expected to attend the next concert part of Shinhwa's Asia Tour "2012 SHINHWA GRAND TOUR THE RETURN" in Guangzhou, China on June 30th at 7:30 PM. 

  Source: Money Today 

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Shinhwa‘s Junjin hilariously showed dissatisfaction towards the group leader Eric. On the May 26th episode of JTBC‘s ‘Shinhwa Broadcast‘, the members of Shinhwa had a debate to pick the ‘God of Harsh Talk’. One of the debate topics was “Shinhwa’s leader must be changed”, which made leader Eric slightly uncomfortable.

Shin Hyesung, who was on the team that had to argue for the topic, stated, “Were our opinions considered when we first selected the leader? Eric became the leader just because he is the oldest member and the tallest.” He added on, “I am not saying that Eric should not be the leader. I just want to have a democratic election to pick the leader.” Lee Minwoo, member of the team that had to argue against the topic, countered, “We can’t change the leader. Eric has been doing well as a leader. We shouldn’t be saying things like this, instead we need to give Eric applause for carrying out his position as a leader well.” Junjin then hilariously responded, “There’s a saying that goes, ‘leave when people applaud for you’. I’ll clap for Eric now, so please leave!” causing the set to roar in laughter.

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On the most recent episode of jTBC‘s ‘Shinhwa Broadcast‘ Shinhwa‘s Andy declared that he would release a nude album without the Shinhwa members.

The May 26th broadcast of ‘Shinhwa Broadcast’ featured debates in which the members competed against each other to win the title as the “God of Speech”. As mentioned previously, the Shinhwa members held a debate discussing whether they should release another nude photo album. (Shinhwa, who shot a nude photo album 11 years ago, remains the first and only idol group to have ever done so) Kim Dongwan who was on the team that had to argue for the idea said, “We shot the nude photos during our 4th album when Andy was absent. Andy was left alone in Seoul. Therefore, we need to take Andy and shoot a nude photo album one more time“, to which teammate Junjin added, “I agree. Andy is Shinhwa’s cute guy. Many fans want to see Andy’s muscles. I think fans will like it more if we take a nude photo album with Andy“. Subsequently Andy hilariously stated, “Objection. You guys took a nude photo album without me. Hence, the five of you can release a nude album. I will release one by myself,” causing the members to laugh at his explosive declaration. Dongwan, who was momentarily shocked by Andy’s statement, said, “Then your personal nude photos can be the on the appendix pages following after our member’s nude photo album“, generating laughter from the members.

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