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F.T. Island

F.T. Island (Template:Lang-ko), 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". F.T. Island isn't classified as a typical "Boy Group", because they show their talents in the case of playing instruments. They don't and can't dance like other notable K-pop groups, so F.T. Island is classified as a "Boy (Instrumental) Band". F&C Music is a label, which has trainees for playing instruments, so F.T. Island never got education in dancing.

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” (Template:Lang-ko) 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". Once more, this mini-album got leaked onto the internet before the official release, so F&C Music delayed the release date. In 2008, the album "Colorful Sensibility" got leaked too.

2nd Japanese Single "I Believe Myself"

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

Current

Lee Hong Ki

Name Lee Hong Ki (Template:Lang-ko) (Often romanized as Hong Gi)
Birthday (1990-03-02) March 2, 1990 (age 34)
Lunar Birthday (1990-02-06) February 6, 1990 (age 34)
Education Seongji High School (Template:Lang-ko)

Attending Kyung Hee University since March 2009, majoring in Drama and Theatre

Position in band Main Vocal
Other works Acting debut in 2002 in KBS2 Magic Kid Masuri (매직키드 마수리) as main role

Choi Jong Hun

Name Choi Jong Hun (Template:Lang-ko) (Often romanized as Jong Hoon)
Birthday (1990-03-07) March 7, 1990 (age 34)
Education Shindongshin Middle Information Industry High School (Template:Lang-ko)

Attending Gyeonggi University since March 2009, majoring in Digital Music

Position in band Leader, Piano, Guitar, Sub Vocal

Lee Jae Jin

Name Lee Jae Jin (Template:Lang-ko)
Birthday (1991-12-17) December 17, 1991 (age 32)
Education Seonyoo High School (Template:Lang-ko)
Position in band Bass, Sub Vocal
Other Work Acting debut in 2007 KBS2 daily sitcom Unstoppable Marriage as Wang Sa Baek (왕사백)
Musical acting debut in 2009 in "Sonagi"

Choi Min Hwan

Name Choi Min Hwan (Template:Lang-ko)
Birthday (1992-11-11) November 11, 1992 (age 32)
Education Eunil Information Industry High School (Template:Lang-ko)
Position in band Drums,Sub Vocal Youngest (maknae)
Other Work Acting debut in 2009, KBS1 The Road Home

Song Seung Hyun

Former

Oh Won Bin

Name Song Seung Hyun
Birthday (1992-08-21) August 21, 1992 (age 32)
Name Oh Won Bin (Template:Lang-ko오원빈)
Birthday March 26, 1990 (age 19)
Education Seongji High School (Template:Lang-ko)

Attending Gyeonggi University since March 2009, majoring in Digital Music

Position in band Soft Vocalist, Rapper, Guitarist, Harmonicist

Headlines

During the Gayo Dejun'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 the voice. But he continued to perform, with the result, that he lost his voice gradually. Later on, he was rushed to a hospital where he got treatment. Netizens affirmed first that, this was "unprofessionalism" of Hong Ki. He also apologizes for the bad performance and felt ashamed.

Former Member Oh won Bin left the group on the January 28 2009, because of "differences in music".

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. But he recovered quickly.

Discography

Studio albums

Album # Mini-Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st - Vol. 1: Cheerful Sensibility
  1. 사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
  2. 행복합니다 (I'm Happy)
  3. 천둥 (Thunder)
  4. 한사람만 (Only One Person)
  5. 집착 (Cling)
  6. 남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man's First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
  7. 하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)
  8. FT Island
  9. Reo Reo
  10. Primadonna
  11. 마중 (Meeting)
  12. 사랑하는 법을 몰라서 (Because I Didn't Know How To Love)
  13. 첫키스 (First Kiss)
- - Special Album: The Refreshment

Special CD1: Emotional Chapter

  1. 너 올 때까지 (Until You Return)
  2. 사랑이야 (It's Love)
  3. 눈물이 더 가까운 사람 (A Person Who's Closer To Tears)
  4. 사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
  5. 행복합니다 (I'm Happy)
  6. 천둥 (Thunder)
  7. 한사람만 (Only One Person)
  8. 집착 (Cling)
  9. 남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man's First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
  10. 하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)

Special CD2: Island Chapter

  1. FT Island
  2. Reo Reo
  3. Primadonna
  4. 마중 (Meeting)
  5. 사랑하는 법을 몰라서 (Because I Didn't Know How To Love)
  6. 첫키스 (First Kiss)
- - Prologue of FT Island - Soyogi
  1. Friendship
  2. ミライジテンシャ (Mirai Jitensha)
  3. Soyogi
  4. Stars
  5. A Song For You
  6. FT Island
  7. Primadonna
  8. Always Be Mine
2nd - Vol. 2: Colorful Sensibility
  1. 사랑후애 (譃愛) (After Love)
  2. 여자는 몰라 (Girls Don’t Know)
  3. 그대는 사랑입니다 (You Are Love)
  4. Love Is
  5. 멋쟁이 vs 예쁜이 (FT vs PRI) (The Cool vs The Pretty)
  6. 외워두기 (Memorize)
  7. 미워하고 원망하고 (Hate And Resentment)
  8. 1분 1초도 (One Minute And One Second)
  9. 사랑하지마요 (Don’t Love Me)
  10. 사랑이라 부르는 이름 (A Name Called Love)
  11. Troublemaker
  12. Train
- - Vol. 2.5: Colorful Sensibility Part 2
  1. 너를 사랑해 (Love Is...) (Loving You)
  2. Heaven
  3. 너의 안부를 물을 때 (When I Am Asking About Your Well-Being)
  4. 바램 (Prayer)
  5. 내 오랜 그녀와 해야 할 일 (The Thing I Should Have Continued With Her)
  6. 그대는 사랑입니다 (Remix) (You Are Love)
- 1st Mini-Album: Jump Up
  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?)

Singles

Single # Single Information Track Listing
1st Japanese Single: The One
  1. The One
  2. Live Like a Musical
  3. You’ll Be In My Heart
2nd I Believe Myself
  1. I Believe Myself
  2. TV Radio
  3. 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)
  1. 사랑을 보았나봐 (I Think I Saw Love)
못말리는 결혼 OST (Unstoppable Marriage OST)
  1. 요즘나는 (Lately I ...) (Hong Ki & Nam Gyu-Ri from Seeya)
온에어 OST (On Air OST)
  1. 한가지 말 (One Word)
연가 2008 OST (special album with SG Wannabe & Choshinsung)
  1. 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]

References

  1. ^ 이재환 (2007-03-19). "아이돌 밴드그룹 에프티아일랜드 방송 직후 검색어 1위". 뉴스엔. Retrieved 2007-04-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ 한준호, title = 에프티아일랜드, "데뷔도 안했는데 벌써 스타" (2007-03-19). 스포츠월드 http://www.segye.com/Service5/ShellView.asp?TreeID=1052&PCode=0007&DataID=200703201105000033. Retrieved 2007-04-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing pipe in: |first= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ 이정혁 (2007-03-19). "'꽃동산 장애인' 에프티아일랜드 , 여친 공개 모집". 네이버 스포츠조선 연예. Retrieved 2007-04-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Mnet. "핫데뷔 FTIsland! 첫 쇼캐이스에 여러분을 초대합니다". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  5. ^ Naver 뮤직. "1집 Cheerful Sensibility". Retrieved 2007-06-10.
  6. ^ a b Music Industry Association of Korea. 2007 album sales chart. Retrieved January 15, 2007.
  7. ^ FT Island - 1st concert in Malaysia
  8. ^ Thailand Concert
  9. ^ F.T. Island land 9th position in the Japanese Oricon Daily Charts
  10. ^ FT아일랜드 오원빈 팀 탈퇴… 멤버간 불화설? (FT Island's Oh Wonbin Leaves Team...Due to Group Discord?). Hankooki.com. January 28, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
  11. ^ Mo, Shin-jung. FT아일랜드, 오원빈 대체 새 멤버 송승현 공개 (FT Island, Oh Won-bin Replacement Revealed to be Song Seung-Hyun). Hankooki.com. January 29, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2009.
  12. ^ Resource: http://isplus.joins.com/enter/star/200903/12/2009031208295943010020100000201040002010401.html
  13. ^ 무제 문서
  14. ^ 무제 문서
  15. ^ 무제 문서
  16. ^ a b Winner of "Mnet KM Music Festival 2007 (MKMF)"
  17. ^ Winner of the "Golden Disk Awards 2008"
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