FT Island a new up and coming rising rock band! And also the new IT Band!
The name FT Island is short for Five Treasures Island which is represented by five members, Lee Hong Ki as the lead vocalist, Lee Jae Jin on bass, Choi Jong Hun on guitar, Choi Min Hwan on drums and Oh Won Bin on guitar and vocals. They are such a talented and good looking group, its no wonder that ever since their recent debut they have such high popularity. Their debut album is called Cheerful Sensibitility that consists of 13 rock ballads and pop rock tracks which are all a good listen. My favorites songs would be: Heaven, Love Sick, Thunder Only One Person and First Kiss. They exploded in into the Kpop scene recently and they are taking the country by storm. I believe its due to the fact there is no other group like them currently, who sing and play their own instruments. This band is very promising as they have a lot of potential and star power to make it to the top and be the next big thing in the years to come!
And my favorite member of the band would be none other than Lee Jae Jin
I really enjoy his sense of fashion and the way he plays his bass.
;D Keep up the good work Oppas.
Heres a little Background information on the band.
Origin South Korea
Genre(s) K-Pop, Pop-Rock, rock ballad
Years active 2007 - present
Label(s) F&C Music
Website FT Island's Official Site
Members
Lee Hong Gi (Lead Vocal)
Lee Jae Jin (Bass, Vocal)
Choi Jong Hun (Guitar,Keyboard)
Choi Min Hwan (Drums)
Song Seung Hyun (Guitar,Vocal, Rap)
Former members
Oh Won Bin (Guitar,Vocal, Rap)
F.T. Island (Korean: 에프티 아일랜드), Five Treasure Island, or FTI, is the name of the band . The name F.T. Island stands for 'Five Treasure Island', each of the five members being a treasure.[1] The band's official color is yellow, and their fans carry yellow flags known as "pentasticks." Their debut album, Cheerful Sensibility, was the sixth best-selling album of 2007 in South Korea. Their official fanclub is "Primadonna".
Career
Debut
F.T. Island's first album was scheduled to be released commercially in May 2007.[2] However, instead of releasing the album as planned, all of the members appeared on a television program called “Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi” (Korean: 두근두근 여친만들기) on the Korean television channel MNet. The program title is officially translated by MNet as "Wanna Be My Girlfriend?" although "두근두근" refers to the sound a heart makes.[3] The band also performed on stage live at Rolling Hall and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong in Seoul on May 27, 2007.[4] On June 7, 2007 F.T. Island performed their debut song on the music television program M!Countdown. They received their first #1 M!Countdown and beat other top artists such as Dynamic Duo and Fly To The Sky just 2 weeks after debuting.[citation needed]
Cheerful Sensibility
Their first album Cheerful Sensibility combined 13 songs that can be divided into 2 parts: “Emotional Chapter” and “FT Island Chapter” respectively according to the style of the song in the album. For the “Emotional Chapter”, the genre is rock ballad oriented which produced by the composers who work for many songs of famous Korean singer such as SG Wannabe. The other part, “FT Island Chapter”, tend to be the upbeat pop-rock oriented style, which was produced by the Japanese famous composers participating with the Japanese band, SMAP.[5] The album sold 79,786 copies in 2007, making it the sixth best-selling album of the year[6].
The album was re-released on December 3, 2007 and it was named "The Refreshment". In addition to three extra songs, the package also included various extras, including a photobook, a stack of photocards, and a mixing program called Music 2.0 which allows one to adjust the levels of the instruments and vocals accordingly. This edition sold 25,724 copies in December 2007[6]
2008
Overseas promotions
The group was scheduled to hold their first concert in Malaysia on March 30, 2008, at Sunway Lagoon Amphitheater.[7] On the day before the concert, they held an autograph session at Damansara Cineleisure. A special version of their debut album was released in mid-February. However, the concert was suddenly cancelled, with no explanation given.
On April 12, 2008, the group held their first concert in Thailand, at the Royal Paragon Hall.[8] In addition to playing material from their album, each member of the group had their own solos as well.
F.T. Island's Japanese debut album, entitled Prologue of FT Island, was released on June 7, 2008, with the first single released being "Soyogi". The album consists of 8 songs, 2 of which are newer versions of the original songs "FT Island" and "Primadonna". The last track, "Always Be Mine", is an English version of "First Kiss". However, the lyrics are not translated, but completely original. Music videos were also released for "Soyogi" and "Friendship".
Return to Korea
Their second Korean album, Colorful Sensibility, was released on August 27, 2008. A follow-up EP, Colorful Sensibility Part 2, was released on October 17, 2008.
Japanese Single Release
Later that year, on December 17, F.T. Island released "The One", their first Japanese single, which hit #9 on the Oricon daily charts. F&C Music stated that although other Korean bands utilized the assistance of large Japanese record labels to gain popularity, F.T. Island was able to make it onto the charts without any true marketing efforts.[9] It was the last official released CD with Oh Won Bin, as a member of FT Island.
2009
Regrouping, "Jump Up"
After rumours were going around, that member Oh Won Bin would be leaving the group, it was officially announced on January 28, 2009 that he would be leaving the group and would be replaced.[10] It was announced a day later that F&C trainee Song Seung Hyun will joining F.T. Island as a guitarist and backup vocalist, and that an album would be released in February.[11] In the weekend of the 6th week, the Music Video of their Mini-Album title song "Bad Woman" was revealed online. Following up, they performed on the 15th issue of SBS Inkigayo. Two days later is the official release date of the Mini-Album "Jump Up".
On the 22nd April, FT Island will release their 2nd Japanese Single. For the 1st time members participated into lyrics and productions. Member Lee Jae Jin co-wrote the 2nd song "TV Radio" and leader Choi Jong Hoon co-produced this song. "I Believe Myself" is the 1st Japanese Single with member Song Seung Hyun.
Other works
2002 - 2005
Member Lee Hong Ki debuted 6 years ago on a kid's sitcom KBS2's Magic Kid Masuri as the main character, Masuri. This sitcom gained explosive popularity among elementary school students. He also participated into "Neh Sontob Kkeuteh Bichi Nama Issuh". Also in Kangsooni, where he played a role named Kang Soo Bong. He also sang the OST of this children sitcom.
2007
Member Lee Jae Jin was a castmember of KBS's sitcom Unstoppable Marriage. The other members made a cameo appearance. In this sitcom Lee Jae Jin plays the role of Wang Sa Baek (Sim Mal Yeon's fourth son), and appeared regularly on the show.
2008
FT Island also hosted MBC's Every 1 Idol Army Season 2. In total there are 13 episodes. Hong Ki has also been on many other shows, such as Becoming a Good Daddy (SBS) (2008 - 2009), Monwonaehangbok (Happy Shares Company)(2007) (MBC), Family Outing (SBS).
2009 (Current)
Lee Hong Ki is currently hosting SBS Inkigayo this year and he was also casted in a show which going to come out in 2009.
It was announced, that Choi Minhwan is cast member of the drama "The Road Home" which will be aired on KBS1. According to the latest informations, he will appear in a small role. He attended the press conference on the 7th January, 2009. The drama started airing on 12th January.
On March 11, 2009, it was announced that Lee Jae Jin will participate into the musical "Sonagi". He will get the role as a young boy. He was cast because he "showed a great passion for the piece, had the image of a sincere young boy, and had the qualifications to be considered a musical actor". He follows the footsteps of Big Bang's SeungRi, who already participated in the musical in summer 2008.[12]
Band Members
Choi Jong Hun (Leader)
DOB: Mar, 07th 1990, Seoul
Age: 18
Bloodtype: A
Height: 178cm
Weight: 60kg
School: (ShinDongShinJung BoSan School 2nd Year)
Hobby: Making Music, Internet
Family: Parents, JongHun
Talents: Piano
Nickname: SexyJonghun
Best Points: Nose
Position in band: Leader!
What I like: Food & music
Motto: Think & always do something (or move forward) *I’m not sure at all, sorry!
For my future love: “I’ll buy something for you, may I? What do you want? ^^;”
Lee Hong Ki
DOB: Mar 02rd 1990 (solar calendar), Feb 06th (lunar calendar)
Bloodtype: AB.
Height: 176cm
Weight: 60kg
School: (SungJiGo School 2nd year)
Hobby: Singing, Listening to Music, Soccer, Games (Board&internet), Cooking
Family: Parents, younger sister, Hongki
Talents: Singing, Soccer
Nickname: (Cute Rebellion/Oppostion)
Best Points: Smiling Eyes
Position in band: Lead vocal.
What I like: Besides pimiento I like all!! Whatever!! & I really really like things that make me palpitated.
Motto: Do I know it?
For my future love: “Let’s try our best! If I can’t do well, please understand & forgive me”
Oh Won Bin
DOB: Mar 26th 1990
Blood type: O
Height: 180cm
Weight: 63kg
School: (SungJiGo School 2nd year)
Hobby: All Sports, Making Music
Family: Parents, Wonbin
Talents: Martial Arts
Nickname: (Silly Wonbin)
Best Points: Smiling Eye
Position in band: Rap, second vocal, second guitar
What I like: Playing games, sleeping & eating
Motto: None… but I’ll think ’bout it!!
For my future love: “When will you appear in front of me? ¢´¨¢¢´¨¢ I’m so lonely ~~”
Lee Jae Jin
DOB: Dec 17th 1991
Height: 177cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood: A
School: (SunYoo High School 1st year)
Hobby: Surfing the Internet, Asking questions to music teachers & sunbaes
Family: Parents, Older Sister, Jaejin
Talents:Bass, listening to music
Nickname:(JahJinnie)
Best Points: Lips
Position in band: Bassist
What I like: money … food … music
Motto: Do well the works that are for me!
Choi Min Hwan
DOB: Nov 11th 1992
Age: 16
Blood type: A
Height: 171cm
Weight: 55kg
School: (YangHwa Junior High School 3rd year)
Hobby: Making Music
Family: Parents, Younger Sibling, Minhwan
Talents: Drum, eating CHICKEN!
Nickname; (SahOhJung)
Best Points: Cuteness
Position in band: Drummer - backbone of F.T Island!
What I like: Chicken!!
Motto: There’s no tomorrow for me!?
For my future love: “My lovely beautiful girlfriend, plz take care of your health. Luv you!”
Headlines
During the Gayo Daejun's festival at the very end of 2008, FT Island performed on the festival of [SBS Broadcasting Group|SBS]]. Because of the busy schedule, Hong Ki became ill. He suffered from fatigue, exhaustion and had problems with his voice. But he continued to perform, resulting that he lost his voice gradually. Later on, he fell and was rushed to a hospital where he got medical treatment. Netizens affirmed first that this was "unprofessionalism" of Hong Ki. But then after they knew about his illness and why it happened, they changed that assumption. Hong Ki himself felt ashamed about that incident and had apologized to everyone especially "Primadonnas" (FT Island's fans) for that bad performance.
Former Member Oh won Bin left the group on the January 28, 2009, because of "differences in music". He has stated that he is pursuing a solo career.
Youngest member Choi Min Hwan fainted on the 23rd March during shooting his drama.He was quickly taken to the hospital where he got treatment. Nothing serious happened and he was able to leave early the next day. F&C stated, that he had become increasingly tired because of his music activities and his drama. In addition, he had caught a serious cold and seemed to have overworked himself.
Studio albums
Album # Mini-Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st - Vol. 1: Cheerful Sensibility
Released: June 7, 2007
Language: Korean
Sales: 82,880 copies[13]
사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
행복합니다 (I'm Happy)
천둥 (Thunder)
한사람만 (Only One Person)
집착 (Cling)
남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man's First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)
FT Island
Reo Reo
Primadonna
마중 (Meeting)
사랑하는 법을 몰라서 (Because I Didn't Know How To Love)
첫키스 (First Kiss)
- - Special Album: The Refreshment
Released: December 6, 2007
Language: Korean
Sales: 36,957 copies [14]
Special CD1: Emotional Chapter
너 올 때까지 (Until You Return)
사랑이야 (It's Love)
눈물이 더 가까운 사람 (A Person Who's Closer To Tears)
사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
행복합니다 (I'm Happy)
천둥 (Thunder)
한사람만 (Only One Person)
집착 (Cling)
남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man's First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)
Special CD2: Island Chapter
FT Island
Reo Reo
Primadonna
마중 (Meeting)
사랑하는 법을 몰라서 (Because I Didn't Know How To Love)
첫키스 (First Kiss)
- - Prologue of FT Island - Soyogi
Released: June 7, 2008
Language: Korean, Japanese, English
Rank: #124
Friendship
ミライジテンシャ (Mirai Jitensha)
Soyogi
Stars
A Song For You
FT Island
Primadonna
Always Be Mine
2nd - Vol. 2: Colorful Sensibility
Released: August 27, 2008
Language: Korean
Monthly Rank: #4
Sales: 40, 000+ [15]
사랑후애 (譃愛) (After Love)
여자는 몰라 (Girls Don’t Know)
그대는 사랑입니다 (You Are Love)
Love Is
멋쟁이 vs 예쁜이 (FT vs PRI) (The Cool vs The Pretty)
외워두기 (Memorize)
미워하고 원망하고 (Hate And Resentment)
1분 1초도 (One Minute And One Second)
사랑하지마요 (Don’t Love Me)
사랑이라 부르는 이름 (A Name Called Love)
Troublemaker
Train
- - Vol. 2.5: Colorful Sensibility Part 2
Released: October 17, 2008
Language: Korean
너를 사랑해 (Love Is...) (Loving You)
Heaven
너의 안부를 물을 때 (When I Am Asking About Your Well-Being)
바램 (Prayer)
내 오랜 그녀와 해야 할 일 (The Thing I Should Have Continued With Her)
그대는 사랑입니다 (Remix) (You Are Love)
- 1st Mini-Album: Jump Up
Released: February 11, 2009
Language: Korean
나쁜 여자야 (Bad Woman)
인형 처럼 (Like A Doll)
마법 (Magic)
Missing You
그대와 나 (You And I)
어쩌란 말이야 (What Can I Do?)
Singles
Single # Single Information Track Listing
1st Japanese Single: The One
Released: December 17, 2008
Language: Japanese, English, Korean
Rank: #9
Sales: 4, 024
The One
Live Like a Musical
You’ll Be In My Heart
2nd I Believe Myself
Released: April 22, 2009
Language: Japanese, English, Korean
I Believe Myself
TV Radio
Moonlight Angel (Co-written by member Lee Jae Jin) (Co-composed by member Choi Jong Hoon)
Soundtrack
Album information Track listing
인순이는 예쁘다 OST (In Soon Is Pretty OST)
Released: November 9, 2007
사랑을 보았나봐 (I Think I Saw Love)
못말리는 결혼 OST (Unstoppable Marriage OST)
Released: November 9, 2007
요즘나는 (Lately I ...) (Hong Ki & Nam Gyu-Ri from Seeya)
온에어 OST (On Air OST)
Released: March 20, 2008
한가지 말 (One Word)
연가 2008 OST (special album with SG Wannabe & Choshinsung)
Released: April 3, 2008
눈물이 흐른다 (Tears Are Flowing)
Awards
Years Awards
2007 2007 M.NET/KM Music Festival: Best New Male Group (Lovesick)[16]
2007 M.NET/KM Music Festival: MNet.com Award (Lovesick)[16]
2007 Golden Disk Awards: Anycall Popularity Award
2007 Golden Disk Awards: Anycall Best New Artist Award
2007 Asia Song Festival: Best New Group
2007 Blixter World's Most Beautiful Lips Award
2007 Mutizen Inkigayo Award (Lovesick)
2007 Mnet MCountdown Award #1 (Lovesick)
2007 Music Bank #1 (Lovesick)
2007 Music Bank #1 (Thunder)
2008 2008 Mutizen Inkigayo Award (Until You Return)
17th Seoul Music Awards: Rookie of the Year (Love Sick)
SEED Awards [in Thailand]: Asia’s Most Popular Artist Award
2008 Mnet MCountdown Award #1 (After Love)
Korean Entertainment Awards: Best Male Group
2008 Golden Disk Awards:YEPP Popularity Award[17]
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