DESPRE F.T. ISLAND
FT Island (coreeană : 에프티 아일랜드), Five Treasure Island sau FTI, este o formaţie sud coreeană din 5 membri. Numele FT Island vine de la Five Treasure Island, semnificând că fiecare din cei cinci membri este o comoară. Albumul lor de debut intitulat "Cheerful Sensibility" a fost cel de-al 6-lea cel mai bine vândut album in 2007. Melodia de debut, 'Lovesick', a persistat în topurile coreene timp de 8 săptămâni consecutive. Fanclubul oficial se numeşte "Primadonna", iar culoarea oficială este galben deschis; steguleţele pe care fanii le poartă cu ei sunt cunoscute sub numele de "pentasticks".
Debut
Chiar dacă primul album Ft Island, Cheerful Sensibility, a fost programat să apară pe piaţă in mai 2007, membrii au participat la show-ul "Wanna be my boyfriend?" (coreeană: 두근두근 여친만들기) pe canalul coreean de televiziune MNet. Formaţia a cantat live pe scena Rolling Hall şi au ţinut prima lor prezentare la Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong în Seul pe 27 mai 2007.
Pe 7 iunie 2007, formaţia a cântat melodia de debut „Love sick” la popularul program de televiziune M!countdown; albumul lor de debut, Cheerful Sensibility a fost lansat în aceeaşi zi. În ciuda vârstei lor fragede, FT Island au furat inimile tinerilor şi celor mai în vârstă cu muzicalitatea lor, astfel câştigând porecla de Flower boy band. Melodia lor a persistat pe locul 1 în multe topuri populare timp de 8 săptămâni consecutive în Coreea de Sud. Au câştigat primul lor premiu M!Countdown, învingând alţi artişti de top ca Dynamic Duo şi Fly to the sky la doar două săptămâni după debut.
Sub-grulul formaţiei FT Island: FT Triple
Trei membri ai formaţiei, respectiv Choi Jonghun, Choi Minhwan şi Lee Jaejin au format un sub-grup intitulat FT Triple. Câteva din motivele acestei mişcări a fost să expună mai multe din calităţile membrilor şi să prevină ca solistul trupei să îşi suprasolicite din nou vocea (se referă la incidentul de la Gayo Daejun, aflat la “Headlines”) . Un alt motiv a fost să continue promovarea formaţiei în timp ce Lee Hongki era ocupat cu filmările pentru drama sud-coreeană You're Beautiful şi în timp ce Song Seunhyun era ocupat cu show-urile la care participa. La început, trio-ul a fost neoficial anunţat la concertul Dream Concert în Japonia ca “A3”. Ei aproape ca s-au numit A3 din cauză ca toţi au grupa de sânge A. Ei au vrut să păstreze numele FT, aşa că au adăugat Triple la sfârşitul acestuia, reprezentând că sunt un trio. În FT Triple, Lee Jaejin, original fiind basist în FT Island, devine chitarist şi solist; liderul Choi Jonghun cântă la pian, iar Choi Minhwan continuă să cânte la tobe. Primul lor single a fost intitulat “Love Letter”, şi a fost lansat împreună cu 2CD Repackaged Album Double Date a formaţiei, ca un al doilea CD intitulat Two Date, ce include toate melodiile sub-grupului FT Triple.
M E M B R I :
Debut
Chiar dacă primul album Ft Island, Cheerful Sensibility, a fost programat să apară pe piaţă in mai 2007, membrii au participat la show-ul "Wanna be my boyfriend?" (coreeană: 두근두근 여친만들기) pe canalul coreean de televiziune MNet. Formaţia a cantat live pe scena Rolling Hall şi au ţinut prima lor prezentare la Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong în Seul pe 27 mai 2007.
Pe 7 iunie 2007, formaţia a cântat melodia de debut „Love sick” la popularul program de televiziune M!countdown; albumul lor de debut, Cheerful Sensibility a fost lansat în aceeaşi zi. În ciuda vârstei lor fragede, FT Island au furat inimile tinerilor şi celor mai în vârstă cu muzicalitatea lor, astfel câştigând porecla de Flower boy band. Melodia lor a persistat pe locul 1 în multe topuri populare timp de 8 săptămâni consecutive în Coreea de Sud. Au câştigat primul lor premiu M!Countdown, învingând alţi artişti de top ca Dynamic Duo şi Fly to the sky la doar două săptămâni după debut.
Sub-grulul formaţiei FT Island: FT Triple
Trei membri ai formaţiei, respectiv Choi Jonghun, Choi Minhwan şi Lee Jaejin au format un sub-grup intitulat FT Triple. Câteva din motivele acestei mişcări a fost să expună mai multe din calităţile membrilor şi să prevină ca solistul trupei să îşi suprasolicite din nou vocea (se referă la incidentul de la Gayo Daejun, aflat la “Headlines”) . Un alt motiv a fost să continue promovarea formaţiei în timp ce Lee Hongki era ocupat cu filmările pentru drama sud-coreeană You're Beautiful şi în timp ce Song Seunhyun era ocupat cu show-urile la care participa. La început, trio-ul a fost neoficial anunţat la concertul Dream Concert în Japonia ca “A3”. Ei aproape ca s-au numit A3 din cauză ca toţi au grupa de sânge A. Ei au vrut să păstreze numele FT, aşa că au adăugat Triple la sfârşitul acestuia, reprezentând că sunt un trio. În FT Triple, Lee Jaejin, original fiind basist în FT Island, devine chitarist şi solist; liderul Choi Jonghun cântă la pian, iar Choi Minhwan continuă să cânte la tobe. Primul lor single a fost intitulat “Love Letter”, şi a fost lansat împreună cu 2CD Repackaged Album Double Date a formaţiei, ca un al doilea CD intitulat Two Date, ce include toate melodiile sub-grupului FT Triple.
M E M B R I :
HONG KI
Name: Lee Hong Ki
Position: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: 2nd March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Smile
Talents: Singing, Playing Soccer
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, drums
Hobbies: Singing, Listening to music, Soccer, Internet, Cooking
For His Future Love: "Let's try our best, if I can't do well, please understand & forgive me"
RANDOM FACTS :
-Before Hongki debuted as a singer with the band FT Island, he was first a child actor and made his acting debut in 2002 in KBS2 TV series Magic Kid Masuri as Masuri's friend
-In 2008, he was offered the lead actor rol in Master of Study, a Korean remake version of a Japanese drama Dragon Zakura;However, due to issues relating to filming production, the drama was postponed to the beginning of 2010 which led F&C to refuse Hongki's role because of his busy schedule with FT Island.
-In 2009, he made a comeback in acting after a 5 years break and took the role as Jeremy, one of the main characters in the drama You're Beautiful. He also sang solo OST songs for this drama "(Promise and Still/As Ever)", which played a bigger role in terms of drama promotion. He achieved an SBS New Star Award for his role in the drama.
-His strong and powerful voice is easily recognized by netizens and the media. Other than FT Island songs, he can also rap and beatbox.
-Because of his closeness with Kim Heechul after the Good Daddy show, they were chosen to appear in the Save Energy campaign together. Both still maintain their close relations until now and their tandem is quite popular among idols for bringing a fun and happening atmosphere. Hongki is popular among the fans for having lots of close friends due to his easy going and fun attitude.
-In 2009, Hongki took part in MNet Scandal where he had to date a girl chosen by MNet for one week. The person that he dated was Kim Yeo Hee, otherwise known as Apple Girl who released her first singles My Music on 27 May 2010. Hongki also became one of 3 MC/Hosts in Music Inkigayo show together with Eun Jiwon and Yu Seul Ah from the beginning of 2009 to July 2009
Position: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: 2nd March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Smile
Talents: Singing, Playing Soccer
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, drums
Hobbies: Singing, Listening to music, Soccer, Internet, Cooking
For His Future Love: "Let's try our best, if I can't do well, please understand & forgive me"
RANDOM FACTS :
-Before Hongki debuted as a singer with the band FT Island, he was first a child actor and made his acting debut in 2002 in KBS2 TV series Magic Kid Masuri as Masuri's friend
-In 2008, he was offered the lead actor rol in Master of Study, a Korean remake version of a Japanese drama Dragon Zakura;However, due to issues relating to filming production, the drama was postponed to the beginning of 2010 which led F&C to refuse Hongki's role because of his busy schedule with FT Island.
-In 2009, he made a comeback in acting after a 5 years break and took the role as Jeremy, one of the main characters in the drama You're Beautiful. He also sang solo OST songs for this drama "(Promise and Still/As Ever)", which played a bigger role in terms of drama promotion. He achieved an SBS New Star Award for his role in the drama.
-His strong and powerful voice is easily recognized by netizens and the media. Other than FT Island songs, he can also rap and beatbox.
-Because of his closeness with Kim Heechul after the Good Daddy show, they were chosen to appear in the Save Energy campaign together. Both still maintain their close relations until now and their tandem is quite popular among idols for bringing a fun and happening atmosphere. Hongki is popular among the fans for having lots of close friends due to his easy going and fun attitude.
-In 2009, Hongki took part in MNet Scandal where he had to date a girl chosen by MNet for one week. The person that he dated was Kim Yeo Hee, otherwise known as Apple Girl who released her first singles My Music on 27 May 2010. Hongki also became one of 3 MC/Hosts in Music Inkigayo show together with Eun Jiwon and Yu Seul Ah from the beginning of 2009 to July 2009
LEE JAE JIN
Name: Lee Jae Jin
Position: Bass Guitar
Occasional Sub Vocalist, Lyricist.
Nickname: Volunteer
D.O.B: 17th December 1991
Blood Type: A
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Best Feature: Lips
Talents: Bass Guitar, Listening to traditional music
Hobbies: Internet, Questioning
For His Future Love: "Saranghae~"
RANDOM FACTS :
-In 2009 was casted for the main role in the musical Sonagi. In the previous year, that role was starring by BIGBANG's member Seungri.
Position: Bass Guitar
Occasional Sub Vocalist, Lyricist.
Nickname: Volunteer
D.O.B: 17th December 1991
Blood Type: A
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Best Feature: Lips
Talents: Bass Guitar, Listening to traditional music
Hobbies: Internet, Questioning
For His Future Love: "Saranghae~"
RANDOM FACTS :
-In 2009 was casted for the main role in the musical Sonagi. In the previous year, that role was starring by BIGBANG's member Seungri.
CHOI JONG HUN
Name: Choi Jong Hun
Position: Leader, Guitar & Piano
Occasional Composer, Lyricist, and Sub Vocalist
Nickname: Sexy Jonghun
D.O.B: 7th March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Nose
Talents: Piano
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: "I’ll buy something for you, may I? What do you want?"
RANDOM FACTS :
-In 2008, Jong Hun appeared with the other F.T. Island members in the daily KBS2 sitcom Unstoppable Marriage in episode 62.
-With fellow band member Song Seung Hyun, Jong Hun modeled at the 2009 Autumn Seoul Fashion Week on October 17, 2009 for Lee Ju Young, the designer of the "Resurrection" collection.
-On June 29, 2009, Choi Jong Hun was featured with Core Contents Media’s soloist Hong Jin Young as one of the main characters in her music video “Love Battery”.
-In August 2009, Jong Hun participated in episode 19 of MNet Scandal.
-In late 2009, the triple-member group was renamed "F.T. Triple" and began working with Jong Hun on keyboard instead of guitar. They released the single "Love Letter" and began performing on music shows. During this time, F.T. Island's main vocalist Lee Hongki was busy filming a drama and guitarist Song Seung Hyun was involved in several variety shows.
-Together with Song Seung Hyun, Jong Hun starred in “Style Wave” in December 2009 and January 2010. In this show, stars discuss major style trends and dress a shopper according to a chosen style theme.
-Jong Hun participated in episode 15 of Seoul Broadcasting System's Idol Maknae Rebellion ("아이돌 막내반란시대") with fellow band member Song Seung Hyun, who was a cast member of the show. This episode aired on February 15, 2010.
-Jong Hun is making his acting debut as a supporting character on the film "You're My Pet" starring actors Jang Geun Suk and Kim Ha Neul.
Position: Leader, Guitar & Piano
Occasional Composer, Lyricist, and Sub Vocalist
Nickname: Sexy Jonghun
D.O.B: 7th March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Nose
Talents: Piano
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: "I’ll buy something for you, may I? What do you want?"
RANDOM FACTS :
-In 2008, Jong Hun appeared with the other F.T. Island members in the daily KBS2 sitcom Unstoppable Marriage in episode 62.
-With fellow band member Song Seung Hyun, Jong Hun modeled at the 2009 Autumn Seoul Fashion Week on October 17, 2009 for Lee Ju Young, the designer of the "Resurrection" collection.
-On June 29, 2009, Choi Jong Hun was featured with Core Contents Media’s soloist Hong Jin Young as one of the main characters in her music video “Love Battery”.
-In August 2009, Jong Hun participated in episode 19 of MNet Scandal.
-In late 2009, the triple-member group was renamed "F.T. Triple" and began working with Jong Hun on keyboard instead of guitar. They released the single "Love Letter" and began performing on music shows. During this time, F.T. Island's main vocalist Lee Hongki was busy filming a drama and guitarist Song Seung Hyun was involved in several variety shows.
-Together with Song Seung Hyun, Jong Hun starred in “Style Wave” in December 2009 and January 2010. In this show, stars discuss major style trends and dress a shopper according to a chosen style theme.
-Jong Hun participated in episode 15 of Seoul Broadcasting System's Idol Maknae Rebellion ("아이돌 막내반란시대") with fellow band member Song Seung Hyun, who was a cast member of the show. This episode aired on February 15, 2010.
-Jong Hun is making his acting debut as a supporting character on the film "You're My Pet" starring actors Jang Geun Suk and Kim Ha Neul.
CHOI MIN HWAN ~ MAKNAE
Name: Choi Min Hwan
Position: Drums,occasional Sub Vocalist
Nickname: 민둥이
D.O.B: 11th November 1992
Blood Type: A
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: “My lovely beautiful girlfriend, please take care of your health. Love you!”
-Choi Minhwan is the drummer and the youngest member
Position: Drums,occasional Sub Vocalist
Nickname: 민둥이
D.O.B: 11th November 1992
Blood Type: A
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: “My lovely beautiful girlfriend, please take care of your health. Love you!”
-Choi Minhwan is the drummer and the youngest member
SONG SEUNG HYUN
Name: Song Seung Hyun
Position in band: Second Guitarist, Vocalist, Rapper
DOB: 21st August 1992
Bloodtype: O
Height: 180cm
Star Sign: Leo
Family: Parents, younger brother
Nickname: 16 Dimensions
RANDOM FACTS :
-Song Seung Hyun-a permanent member in variety program Idol Maknae Rebellion alongside with other idol group maknae such as Dongho U-Kiss, Jinwoon 2AM, Shorry J Mighty Mouth, Yunhwa T-Max and Mir MBLAQ.
Position in band: Second Guitarist, Vocalist, Rapper
DOB: 21st August 1992
Bloodtype: O
Height: 180cm
Star Sign: Leo
Family: Parents, younger brother
Nickname: 16 Dimensions
RANDOM FACTS :
-Song Seung Hyun-a permanent member in variety program Idol Maknae Rebellion alongside with other idol group maknae such as Dongho U-Kiss, Jinwoon 2AM, Shorry J Mighty Mouth, Yunhwa T-Max and Mir MBLAQ.
A L B U M E
Vol. 1 Cheerful Sensibility
| Special Album: The Refreshment
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AWARDS
2011 20th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award [48]
2011 MBC Idol Star 7080: King Singer Award
2010 16th Korea Entertainment Arts Awards: Male Singer Award
2010 25th Golden Disk Awards: Cosmopolitan Rock Music Award
2008 23rd Annual Golden Disc Award Popularity
2008 15. Annual Korean Entertainment Arts Award Group Musicians
2008 3. Annual Seed Asian Artist Award for Best Popular
2008 17. Annual Seoul Gayo New Artist Award
2007 22. annual Gold Award Disc Popularity New Artist Award
2007 Mnet Music Festival Mileage New Artist Award Group Category Award Mnetcom
2007 Asia Song Festival New Artist Award