DESPRE C.N.BLUE
CN Blue is a South Korean Boy band "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 ‘Emotion’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on August 19, 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 the January 14, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with lead single "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야).
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. 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.
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.
FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback for February in 2011. However, it was later changed to a March 21 release date. The teaser was noted for having a "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept."
M E M B E R S :
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. 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.
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.
FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback for February in 2011. However, it was later changed to a March 21 release date. The teaser was noted for having a "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept."
M E M B E R S :
Yong Hwa
Real Name: Jung Yong Hwa (정용화)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Rapper, Rhythm Guitarist
Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (1989-06-22) (age 20)
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Clarinet, Beatbox
Attraction: Side teeth
On October 2009, Yong Hwa made his acting debut as Kang Shin Woo in the successful Korean idol-drama, You're Beautiful.
RANDOM FACTS :
-Jung Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun become new in MBC We Got Married couple!
-His family consists of his parents and a brother four years older than him. He moved to Pusan in 1991 and lived there through high school, where he first began composing music. After taking his college entrance exam, he moved back to Seoul where he joined F&C Music and began training in bass technology at F&C Academy.
-On May 25, 2010, an F&C Music representative announced that Jung had been diagnosed with vocal cord nodules and acute laryngitis. Jung was hospitalised for treatment from May 24 to May 27, 2010 and may require surgery in future.
-In early 2009, Jung landed his first acting role as Kang Shin-woo in the SBS drama You're Beautiful
-Lead role in upcoming drama "You've Fallen for Me"
-Also released a digital solo single, "For First Time Lovers" on January 14, 2011
-When Jung Yong Hwa said he learned clarinet in elementary school, MC Lee Soo Geun joked that "I held a hoe when I was that age" Jung Yong Hwa remembered the past as "my parents made me learn many instruments since I was young."
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Rapper, Rhythm Guitarist
Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (1989-06-22) (age 20)
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Clarinet, Beatbox
Attraction: Side teeth
On October 2009, Yong Hwa made his acting debut as Kang Shin Woo in the successful Korean idol-drama, You're Beautiful.
RANDOM FACTS :
-Jung Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun become new in MBC We Got Married couple!
-His family consists of his parents and a brother four years older than him. He moved to Pusan in 1991 and lived there through high school, where he first began composing music. After taking his college entrance exam, he moved back to Seoul where he joined F&C Music and began training in bass technology at F&C Academy.
-On May 25, 2010, an F&C Music representative announced that Jung had been diagnosed with vocal cord nodules and acute laryngitis. Jung was hospitalised for treatment from May 24 to May 27, 2010 and may require surgery in future.
-In early 2009, Jung landed his first acting role as Kang Shin-woo in the SBS drama You're Beautiful
-Lead role in upcoming drama "You've Fallen for Me"
-Also released a digital solo single, "For First Time Lovers" on January 14, 2011
-When Jung Yong Hwa said he learned clarinet in elementary school, MC Lee Soo Geun joked that "I held a hoe when I was that age" Jung Yong Hwa remembered the past as "my parents made me learn many instruments since I was young."
Jong Hyun
Lee Jong Hyun (이종현)
Position: Lead Guitarist, Vocalist
Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (1990-05-15) (age 19)
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Appreciating music, exercising
Specialty: Judo
Attraction: Chic smile
Jonghyun was the former leader of the group. However, the title was switched to Yonghwa around the same time they debuted in Korea. When he was four years old, he moved to Japan with his parents and stayed for four years. He graduated from high school on February 2010.
RANDOM FACTS :
-It has been known that Lee JongHyun used to be a famous uljjang (“best face”) on the internet before his singer debut. Photos of his uljjang past have recently surfaced on the internet with C.N Blue’s rising popularity in Korea.
-Lee JongHyun still bears the innocent and pure smile he had before. Netizens’ comments were “He looked really good when he was an uljjang”, “Jung YongHwa was also an uljjang. C.N Blue is an uljjang band” [lol:)) thats cute :D]
-Acted in movie "Acoustic"
Position: Lead Guitarist, Vocalist
Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (1990-05-15) (age 19)
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Appreciating music, exercising
Specialty: Judo
Attraction: Chic smile
Jonghyun was the former leader of the group. However, the title was switched to Yonghwa around the same time they debuted in Korea. When he was four years old, he moved to Japan with his parents and stayed for four years. He graduated from high school on February 2010.
RANDOM FACTS :
-It has been known that Lee JongHyun used to be a famous uljjang (“best face”) on the internet before his singer debut. Photos of his uljjang past have recently surfaced on the internet with C.N Blue’s rising popularity in Korea.
-Lee JongHyun still bears the innocent and pure smile he had before. Netizens’ comments were “He looked really good when he was an uljjang”, “Jung YongHwa was also an uljjang. C.N Blue is an uljjang band” [lol:)) thats cute :D]
-Acted in movie "Acoustic"
Min Hyuk
Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁)
Position: Drummer ,Backing Vocalist
Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 18)
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Soccer, basketball
Specialty: Flute
Attraction: Smiling eyes
RANDOM FACTS :
-Kang Min Hyuk is the second youngest member of the group.
-Kang Min Hyuk has a speciality in flute.
-After the first teaser of song ‘Burning’ featuring member JongHyun, C.N Blue gives a 2nd tease ‘Lovely’! This time with song ‘Alone’ featuring drummer MinHyuk. 2 more teaser coming up on 11th and 13th January featuring bassist JungShin and guitarist/vocalist Yong Hwa.
-Kang Min Hyuk is "3-4 years old and never learned the flute," said an interest in musical instruments settle, the shop owner, "I see it in French. If the lights if you can really give the flute for free, do not necessarily have to buy it blows, "
-Kang Min Hyuk ideal girlfriend
"I naturally like older women because I have an older sister that treats me well. Older women are better because they make good money and they could afford to buy me good food, since I don’t have that much money. "
-Acted in drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl", movie "Acoustic" and Orange Caramel's Magic Girl Music Video
Position: Drummer ,Backing Vocalist
Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 18)
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Soccer, basketball
Specialty: Flute
Attraction: Smiling eyes
RANDOM FACTS :
-Kang Min Hyuk is the second youngest member of the group.
-Kang Min Hyuk has a speciality in flute.
-After the first teaser of song ‘Burning’ featuring member JongHyun, C.N Blue gives a 2nd tease ‘Lovely’! This time with song ‘Alone’ featuring drummer MinHyuk. 2 more teaser coming up on 11th and 13th January featuring bassist JungShin and guitarist/vocalist Yong Hwa.
-Kang Min Hyuk is "3-4 years old and never learned the flute," said an interest in musical instruments settle, the shop owner, "I see it in French. If the lights if you can really give the flute for free, do not necessarily have to buy it blows, "
-Kang Min Hyuk ideal girlfriend
"I naturally like older women because I have an older sister that treats me well. Older women are better because they make good money and they could afford to buy me good food, since I don’t have that much money. "
-Acted in drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl", movie "Acoustic" and Orange Caramel's Magic Girl Music Video
Jung Shin
Lee Jung Shin (이중신)
Position: Backing Vocalist, Rapper, Bassist , maknae :D
Date of Birth: September 15, 1991 (1991-09-15) (age 18)
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 66kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Rap, Bass
Attraction: Eyes
RANDOM FACTS :
-Lee Jung Shin is a bassist and the youngest member..
-Jung Shin also the tallest member of the group after Kang Min Hyuk.
-JungShin reveals that he likes So Nyeo Shi Dae YoonA :
On MBC TV ‘We Got Married’ aired on 3rd July, Lee JungShin has visited the love nest of make-believe couple on the show Seo Hyun and Jung YongHwa. And he spent a good time with them as well as the other So Nyeo Shi Dae members.
When asked on the show that day if there is a So Nyeo Shi Dae member he likes, he said, “I have said on a radio show that I like YoonA before, but each of the SNSD members have their own charms.”
Also when asked by Jung YongHwa how he felt about meeting So Nyeo Shi Dae in person, Jung Shin gave a short reply, “Good.” Meanwhile, on the show that day, Jung YongHwa got into an embarrassing episode for being compared to Lee JungShin in terms of height.
-Acted in 4Minute's Heart to Heart Music Video
Position: Backing Vocalist, Rapper, Bassist , maknae :D
Date of Birth: September 15, 1991 (1991-09-15) (age 18)
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 66kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Appreciating music
Specialty: Rap, Bass
Attraction: Eyes
RANDOM FACTS :
-Lee Jung Shin is a bassist and the youngest member..
-Jung Shin also the tallest member of the group after Kang Min Hyuk.
-JungShin reveals that he likes So Nyeo Shi Dae YoonA :
On MBC TV ‘We Got Married’ aired on 3rd July, Lee JungShin has visited the love nest of make-believe couple on the show Seo Hyun and Jung YongHwa. And he spent a good time with them as well as the other So Nyeo Shi Dae members.
When asked on the show that day if there is a So Nyeo Shi Dae member he likes, he said, “I have said on a radio show that I like YoonA before, but each of the SNSD members have their own charms.”
Also when asked by Jung YongHwa how he felt about meeting So Nyeo Shi Dae in person, Jung Shin gave a short reply, “Good.” Meanwhile, on the show that day, Jung YongHwa got into an embarrassing episode for being compared to Lee JungShin in terms of height.
-Acted in 4Minute's Heart to Heart Music Video