Group FT Island new member Song Seung Hyun talks about his joining the group.
Song has been training under the same company as FT Island for 3 years. And he talks about some of the paings of joining the group, “I was really excited about it. Since my trainee days, I had little fans. But after joining FT Island as Oh WonBin’s replacement, my anti-fans got up to 2000 members. Right now, the numbers are increasing, and we are expecting the anti-fans to exceed 3000.”
“The other hyungs had debuted before me, and if I make any mistakes on stage I feel that I am doing bad to my hyungs. So for my first performance, I thought it will be the end of me if I make any mistakes. I have confidence in rapping. I’ve also learnt piano for 7 years. Now that everyone knows that I am part of FT Island, I hope that everyone will remember my name when they hear FT Island’s name.”
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Song Seung Hyun's anti fans
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
FT Island finally started their new academics life
Members of the popular idol rock band FT Island finally started their new academics life.
FT Island members Lee HongKi and Choi JongHun began a new phase of their lives. Lee HongKi was accepted at KyungHee University's Movie and Theater college, while Choi JongHun get the option for KyungKi University's Electronic Digital Music college; both achieved excellent results in the college exams.
Also, both were born in 1990 and weve accepted into college with the same age and in their first college exam. Lee HongKi said: "I went to the orientation ceremony some time ago. Drunk all campus alcohol I could and got my face red, I couldn't stop moving". Choi JongHun said: "I participated in the orientation ceremony. It's not good thing if you miss of the ceremony, because you can loose any schedule".
In college, both will make lots of new friends, but already know that it will not be easy due them group schedule and future plans. Currently, FT Island is in promotional activities with the track 'Bad Woman', from their first minialbum.
Credits: SportsWorld + Luis ChangMin @ LoveFT-I (translations)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
FT Island's mini Album Jump Up!
FT Island's mini-album titled, Jump Up, drops on Feb. 17th. The MV for Bad Woman has already been released. With the new addition of Song Seung Hyun and departure of Wonbin, hopefully they will continue on to even more success... unlike some other groups with new short-term members.
Track listing:
1. 나쁜 여자야 (Bad Woman)
2. 인형 처럼 (Like A Doll)
3. 마법 (Magic)
4. Missing You
5. 그대와 나 (You And I)
6. 어쩌란 말이야 (What Can I Do?)
Credits: Allkpop.
Bad Woman MV-FT Island
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Lee Hongki is attracting fan's attention by talking about relationship
FT Island Member Lee Hongki is attracting fan's attention by talking about relationship.
Lee Hongki recently appeared on SBS 'Dating Era' and said 'Just because I am 19 years old, doesn't mean I don't know about dating."
He showed his manly side by saying "It's uncomfortable for me when a girl leads the skinship or acts to boldly. I like to lead the skinship."
Lee Hong Ki, a formal child actor and accepted to Kyung Hwee University's Acting program early decision list on 18th, confessed that "I introduced my girlfriend to my mother when I was in second year in Middle School. She [ex-girlfriend] bought fruits for the visit and my mom really liked that." Thus he proved that young age does not necessarily mean immature thinking.
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KBS 1TV's new daily drama 'The Way Home' cast FT Island Choi Min Hwan said "Lee Hongki is very jealous of me.But he gives me encouragements and advice
KBS 1TV's new daily drama 'The Way Home' cast FT Island Choi Min Hwan said "Lee Hongki is very jealous of me. But he gives me encouragements and advice."
Choi Minhwan attended the KBS 1TV new daily drama 'The Way Home' (written by Lee Guem Lim and produced by Moon Bo Hyun) Press Conference at KBS Shin Gwan National Conference Hall on January 7th and said "I'm nervous because this is my first time doing something other than music. Members are helping me alot."
Choi Minhwan expressed his determination that "I am on drums in the group and this is my first time in something other than music. I'm nervous and scared but I'll do my best so that acting doesn't have me slack on music but helps me instead."
Team's member Lee Hongki was confirmed to appear on SBS 'Master of Studies' but with the production itself canceled, the youngest Choi Min Hwan got to debut first as an actor. When asked Hongki's response, Minhwan said "Hongki really wants to act but he supports me. He's really sad because his drama got canceled so he is envious of me as well."
When we asked if he has any difficulties with acting, he said "It's definitely a different feeling than standing on stage so I can't get used to filming. But members help me by reading the script with me."
When asked about other members' plans, he admitted difficulties that "while everyone wants to act or appear on variety shows, they don't really know how to step out from the shadow because they are used to being in the background."
Choi Minhwan, who appears as a high school student in the drama, said "If I have a goal with this drama, it is to show my face to ahjummas. Also, I want to be more well known as an actor so more people listen to FT Island music"
'The way home,' which will air after 'You are my fate' tells the story of three families that seem ordinary but hides hurt and misunderstandings. Lee Sang Woo, Jang Shin Young, Jo Yeo Jung, Shing Hyung Tak, Park Hye Won, Choi Minhwan, Otani Ryohe star in the drama that will premiere on Jan 12th.
Credit: OSEN.co.kr + 1takeKK@loveft-i.co.nr
U-Kiss I Like You
U-Kiss had their comeback stage a few days ago and now they've released the MV for their crappy single "I Like You."
video credit: ukissmusic
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Korean music to go global
Top singers Rain, DBSK, Big Bang, Girls’ Generation, and Wonder Girls will join forces to promote globalization of Korean music. The 5 bands have been appointed by Minister Yoo of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, perhaps while he was having a fit of Korean Pride. The exact plan of action will be revealed on February 4th at the SM Entertainment headquarters. So far, all we know is that the groups will be working together throughout the year as leaders of the Korean music industry to globalize Korean music.
No one can be sure of what this means for our favorite bands or what the plans will include, but it seems that the government is taking an active part in spreading Korean music to different cultures. One can only hope the government is genuinely interested in using the singers to increase awareness of Korean culture rather than acting out of greed for foreign markets
credits: allkpop
Monday, February 2, 2009
New Ft Island
FT Island fans are still recovering from the news of Wonbin leaving the group, but it seems like FT Island is quickly moving on.
They quickly took official photos with their newest member Song Seung Hyun and also filmed the MV for their next single "Bad Woman." To make matters worse, the new member stated that he would do everything he can to make the new FT Island much better than before. Is there any loyalty left?
credits: allkpop
