About C.N. BLUE

CN Blue (Korean: 씨엔블루), stylized as CNBLUE, are a South Korean rock band formed in Seoul in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong Hwa (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lee Jong Hyun (lead guitar, vocals), Lee Jung Shin (bass guitar, vocals) and Kang Min Hyuk (drums, vocals). "CN is an abbreviation of ‘Code Name’ while BLUE is an abbreviation of the members’ individual images," said by one of the members. ‘Burning’ represents Lee Jong Hyun, ‘Lovely’ represents Kang Minhyuk, ‘Untouchable’ represents Lee Jung Shin, and ‘Emotional’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on 19 August 2009 in Japan with the band's first mini album, Now or Never. They were coined as the "2nd FT Island". The group released four teasers for their 1st album Bluetory, starring one member per each of the videos in the sequence of Jonghyun, Minhyuk, Jungshin and lastly, Yonghwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On 14 January, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with the lead single "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야).History
[edit] 2009: Debut, Now or Never, and Voice

In mid-June 2009, CN Blue began to perform on the streets and in live clubs in Japan.[1] As an indie band, they formally debuted on August 19, 2009 with Now or Never. The mini album was recorded completely in English, and failed to chart on the Japanese national music chart. Later, in November, the second extended play was released entitled Voice. Voice peaked at position 227, and stayed on the Oricon for two weeks, and was recorded mostly in English but also in Japanese. Also that year former Bassist Kwon Kwang Jin left CN Blue in late September after the release of CN Blue's first mini album. Kwang Jin was replaced by Lee Jungshin later that year.
[edit] 2010: Korean debut, ThankU, and other activities

In January, FNC Music unveiled new teaser pictures for CN Blue's debut in South Korea. Bluetory was released on January 14, 2010. It stayed at the top of the Gaon Chart for two weeks. "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야) was promoted as the title track. The song peaked at number two, solidifying their break into the industry. The group had their first televised live stage on KBS Music Bank on January 15. Later, on January 29, the group won their first music show chart win on Music Bank.

The group debuted their new reality show on Korean music channel Mnet, titled "CN Bluetory," on February 10. In March, the band started preparations for their first full length album ThankU. It was released on March 20, 2010, with only one new track. The album peaked at number 90 on the Oricon charts, their highest thus far. Later, in April, their official fanclub name was announced as BOICE, a combination of "blue" and "voice."

CN Blue headed back to Korea in May and released their next promotional single, "Love Light" (Korean: 사랑 빛), on May 10, 2010. The song peaked at number 10 on the Korean national chart and foreshadowed their upcoming release. On May 19, the second extended play was released, named Bluelove. It was promoted with the track "Love," which charted at number 2, matching the success the band found earlier with "I'm a Loner." Bluelove peaked at number 3, but stayed on the chart for many weeks. CN Blue held their comeback stage on M!Countdown the following day.

After success in Korea, the band headed back to Japan. They released their first single "The Way" on June 23. For the first time, they charted within the Oricon top 40 at number 26. The release was followed by "I Don't Know Why" on September 16 the same year. The song reached number eight on the Oricon daily chart, marking the first time the band made it inside the top 10. On the weekly chart, they peaked at number 15. On the Japanese indie top chart, the band reached number one.[2] The band embarked on a small tour across Japan in order to promote the single.[3]

CN Blue members Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun will star in the Korean movie "Acoustic." They released a song from the OST on October 7 entitled "High Fly" that peaked at number 98 on the Gaon Chart.[4]
[edit] 2011: Re-maintenance and First Step

On January 9, they released their 3rd Japanese single, Re-maintenance. They started off their 2011 Japanese promotions with a Zepp Tour in 4 cities: Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo from January 9–16.[5]

FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback for February in 2011.[6] However, it was later changed to a March 21 release date.[7] The teaser was noted for having a "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept."[8]

~EMOTIONAL~
Name: Jeong Yong Hwa (정용화)
Japanese Name: チョン・ヨンファ
Birthdate: 06.22.1989
Position: Vocal and Guitar
Height & Weight: 180cm, 63kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Clarinet, Beatbox
Attraction: Side teeth
A Career: SBS Drama ‘You’re Beautiful’ as Kang ShinWoo
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaIljTkXAyI&feature=related

~BURNING~
Name: Lee Jong Hyun (이종현)
Japanese Name: イ・ジョンヒョン
Birthdate: 05.15.1990
Position: Leader Guitar and Vocal
Height & Weight: 182cm, 64kg
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Appreciating music, exercising
Specialty: Judo
Attraction: Chic smile
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My006HUZldI&feature=related

~LOVELY~
Name: Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁)
Japanese Name: カン・ミンヒョク
Birthdate: 06.28.1991
Position: Drums
Height & Weight: 184cm, 60kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Soccer, Basketball
Specialty: Flute
Attraction: Smiling eyes
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reubqC5A_zE&feature=related

~UNTOUCHABLE~
Name: Lee Jung Shin (이정신)
Birthdate: 09.15.1991
Position : Bass
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Rap, Bass
Attraction: Eyes
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxb8IEtZDJ4&feature=related

Former:
Name: Kwon Kwang Jin
Japanese Name: クォン・グァンジン
Birthdate: 08.12.1992
Position: Bass
Height & Weight: 186cm, 66kg
Blood Type: AB


Record Label: F&C Entertainment / AI Entertainment
Official Sites: oricon & myspace
C.N Blue is a korean band under F&C Entertainment, but are making their debut in Japan!

2nd FT Island, C.N. Blue Will Debut In Japan
C.N. Blue (Code Name Blue) will be debuting in Japan as an Indie band. Actually, they have been doing various street performances and small gigs, but they will be releasing an official album titled "Now or Never" on August 19th. They are already called the "Second F.T. Island" due to their similar sound and style. In fact, C.N. Blue is actually in the same company as F.T. Island, F&C Music (Fish and Cake Music).

The members are consisted of Jung Yong Hwa (vocal and guitar), Lee Jong Hyun (Vocal, guitar), Kwon Kwang Jin (basist), Kang Min Hyuk (drums). You can listen to their music on their myspace. I have to say, they do not sound exactly like F.T. Island, but they do share similar styles. C.N. Blue has a more street and raw sound, and I'm liking what I hear! Alot!
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» Video Clips
C.N.Blue - Now or Never (Live version)
Yong Hwa - Just Please recording

» Schedules
- Upcoming Shows
21 Aug 2009 @ 7:00 PM
SHINJUKU HEAD POWER 新宿, 東京都
24 Aug 2009 @ 6:30 PM
SHINJUKU Marble 新宿, 東京都
27 Aug 2009 @ 6:15 PM
Club Edge Roppongi 六本木, 東京都
28 Aug 2009 @ 5:00 PM
FLIGHT
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~1st mini album - "Now or Never"~
Release Date: 19th August 2009

Track list
1. Now or Never
2. Let’s Go Crazy
3. Love Revolution
4. Just Please
5. Teardrops in the Rain

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~2nd Japanese Mini Album - VOICE~
Release date: 25.11.2009
Language: Japanese (track 1) and English
Tracklist:
1. Voice
2. Wanna Be Like U
3. Never too late
4. Y, Why . . .
5. One of a kind
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~1st Korean Mini Album - Bluetory~
Release date: 14.01.2010
Language: Korean
Tracklist:
01. 외톨이야 (I'm a loner)
02. Love Revolution
03. Y, Why…
04. Now or Never
05. 그럴 겁니다… 잊을 겁니다… (I will... forget you)
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C.N Blue - Thank U
Release Date: 2010.03.20
Genre: Rock
Language: English, Japanese

01 Intro
02 Let's Go Crazy
03 Love Revolution
04 Wanna be Like U
05 Never too late
06 Now or Never
07 voice
08 Just Please
09 Y, Why…
10 Teardrops in the Rain
11 One of a Kind
12 a.ri.ga.tou.
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BLUELOVE
Release date: 2010.05.19
Label: FNC Music
Track list:
1. LOVE
2. Sweet Holiday
Lyrics by Han Sung Ho, Kang Min Hyuk
3. Black Flower
4. Tattoo
Lyrics by Jung Yong Hwa
Music by Jung Yong Hwa, Han Seung Hoon
Arranged by Han Seung Hoon, Jung Yong Hwa
5. 사 랑 빛 (Love Light)
Lyrics by Jung Yong Hwa
Music by Jung Yong Hwa
Arranged by Kim Jae Yang, Jung Yong Hwa
6. Let’s Go Crazy
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THE WAY
Release date: 2010.06.23
Label: AI Entertainment
Track list:
1. part1 ~one time~
Lyrics by Yong Hwa
Composed by Yong Hwa, RYO
Arranged by RYO
2. part2 ~Ready N Go~
Lyrics by Yong Hwa
Composed by HAN SUNG HO, J.SOO
Arranged by J.SOO
3. part3 ~Eclipse~
Lyrics by CUL
Composed by JongHyun, RYO
Arranged by RYO
4. part1 ~one time~ (Instrumental)
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I DON’T KNOW WHY
Release date: 2010.09.16
Label: AI Entertainment
Track list:
1. I don’t know why
Music by Yong Hwa, RYO
Lyrics by Yong Hwa
Arranged by RYO, Yong Hwa
2. Lie
Music by Jong Hyun, KIM Jae Yang
Lyrics by CUL
Arranged by KIM Jae Yang
3. I don’t know why (Instrumental)
4. Lie (Instrumental)
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~OFFICIAL SITES~
JAPAN : http://www.cnblue.jp/
KOREA : http://cnblue.co.kr/
UFO : http://www.ufotown.com/event/event_view.asp?ue_idx=199&page=1&totalrow=4
Oricon Blog : http://blog.oricon.co.jp/cnblue/
Official Cafe : http://cafe.daum.net/CNBLUE
Twitter : http://twitter.com/CNBLUE_4
Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/pages/CNBLUE/116994331711734
Youtube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/cnblue
Credits:
Thanks to:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CN_Blue
C.N BLUE INDONESIA