JYJ to perform at soccer game in Vietnam next month

Korean idols JYJ [C-Jes Entertainment]

Korean idols JYJ, composed of members Jaejoong, Yuchun and Junsu, will perform during the halftime show for a charity soccer game in Vietnam next month, according to group's promoter Prain Inc. on Thursday.

The event the boys will take part in will be the 1st annual Asian Dream Cup to be held at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam on June 15, while actress Han Hye-jin is its PR ambassador, Prain explained.

The Asian Dream Cup is a charity football game hosted by the JS Foundation, established by Manchester United South Korean player Park Ji-sung, aimed at improving the environment in Southeast Asia in order to deliver hope and support to young talented football players.

"JYJ will sing about two songs during the halftime show and will also take part in the youth soccer event with the other celebrities," a PR official from Prain told 10Asia over the phone. "They will coach the children as well as hold a soccer competition amongst themselves."

Other celebrities who will take part in the Asian Dream Cup include French player Patrice Evra, South Korean players Lee Young-pyo, Jung Jo-gook, Lee Chung-yong and Jong Tae-se and players from China and Japan.

Jaejoong, Yuchun and Junsu made their debut in 2004 as part of popular boy band TVXQ, but later broke off from it despite their phenomenal success in Asia, after becoming involved in a legal dispute with the their agency SM Entertainment.

The trio made their comeback to the music scene in October of last year as a trio under the name JYJ and released their record in mid-October after which they held a global showcase and their first concert as JYJ.

They recently held the final leg of their world tour in Asia and will head off to North America for shows in Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles and San Jose.

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