Does the thought of losing money because AVEX lost one of the biggest cash cows in Asia surprise you? According to the Japanese business newspaper Sankei Biz, AVEX (DBSK’s Japanese management) would lose 3-5 billion yen when DBSK leaves..

The popular Korean dance-vocal quintet Tohoshinki/DBSK/TVXQ made an announcement that they will be taking an indefinite break. Their Japanese management company AVEX said that they would continue to support the members’ solo activities.

However, their popularity hasn’t shown a sign of decline, with their first best album’s initial sale passing the mark of 413,000 copies, creating a new record for a foreign artist in the history of the music industry. Since the news of their suspension of activities broke on the 4th, it is reported that more than 6,000 supporting messages were sent from Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries.

AVEX group holdings’ president Matsuura Masato made a shocking confession on his Twitter, “How big would the damage be….” He also said, “Since I don’t know if the Korean side will permit us, I can’t say anything in my position,” and regarding their fanclub Bigeast, he also said, “I will try my very best to have Bigeast continue.”

Music critic Tomisawa Issei analyzes, “Without Tohoshinki means that they wouldn’t be able to sell an approximately 3 to 5 billion yen (31.9 to 53.2 million dollars) worth of products. Right now, they are facing the issue of what to do in order to cover that deficit.”

“AVEX is very good at selling and discovering new artists. Last year, because of the “Tohoshinki’s disbandment” rumor, ICONIQ became popular. With what happened this time, there’s a good tension within the company, and maybe they will use this change put out a new artist.”

On the 5th, a day right after the news of Tohoshinki’s suspension of activities broke, AVEX group holdings experienced a drop of 3 yen per share in stock price compared to last week’s price of 830 yen, and their stock transaction has also showed signs of slight weakening.

Souce: ONETVXQ