CNBLUESTORM Cause CNBLUE took us by STORM! [News] CNBLUE on Kan Fun Magazine “Arigatou! Last Indie Live Devoted to 15,000 People”

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Translated by T & N @ cnbluestorm

CNBLUE, who is a 4 member rock band, and will do major debut with “In My Head” under Warner Music Japan on October 19^th, held their last indie live concert on September 25^th at Yokohama Arena.
Between flying green laser beams, the four men appeared on round stage, which was at the center of the arena and surrounded by fans in 360-degrees. As soon as they appeared, the 15,000 people filling the seats burst into cheers and got excited.
During the opening tune “The Way part 2 ~Ready N Go~”, stage effects of explosive detonation made audience even more excited at once. Except for drummer Minhyuk (20), the other members, Yonghwa (22), Jonghyun (21), and Jungshin (20), moved around the stage and even to runways in four directions and sang enthusiastically dripping with perspiration.
At the first MC, Yonghwa said “Today’s live concert is our 2^nd album “392” release live, and also our last live in indie activities. Feeling both distressing and glad, I have strange feelings, but I really appreciate many people coming. Today, during this stage, I’ll devote all of myself to you, everyone!”
Next, surrounded by screams, Jonghyun said and shouted, “Only because it’s the last indie (concert), I’m ‘Kanmuryo’ (in the fullness of my heart), and my heart is fulfilled with various feelings that I cannot put into words. We’ll stake our lives here today! So, let’s play together with great enthusiasm, everyone!!”
As their hit songs followed in a row, such as “I’m A Loner”, “Intuition” and “LOVE”, the arena became hot with excitement. Then they turned to play ballad songs and attracted the audience such various performances. They also delighted fans with the stage that turned around 360-degrees.
During encore, Yonghwa said “Because this is our last indie live concert today, we’ve prepared a surprising present.” and revealed their Japan major debut song “In My Head” for the first time live. Though audience was absolutely delighted and went crazy, they played only the first part (from the beginning to the first chorus).
At their comment “Today only up to this”, audience screamed “Ehh~?”, but they said “Please listen to the full-size song at our major debut event.” In fact, however, they prepared a bigger present afterward.
“Winter tour in December is decided.” Minhyuk made a surprise announcement. Starting with Zepp Sendai on December 4^th, they will hold concerts in Nagoya, Osaka, and at National Yoyogi Stadium 1^st Gymnasium on 16^th. With the immediate decision of tour, they will get off to a bright start as a big band.
Before the last song, Jonghyun said “We have come here thanks to you, everyone. We know more than anyone that we are still immature. But we’d like to share our future capability with everyone. Even after our major debut, this feeling will never change. Finish of CNBLUE’s first act, then start of the second act. Today we are the happiest to raise the curtain with everyone together.” Getting a lot of applause, they finished the concert with “a.ri.ga.tou”.
Set list of CNBLUE’s concert at Yokohama Arena

1. The Way part 2 ~Ready N Go~

2. Now or Never

3. voice

4. I’m a loner

5. Intuition

6. LOVE

7. The Way part 3 ~eclipse~

8. Don’t say good bye

9. Y, Why…

10. LOVE GIRL

11. Love Revolution

12. Try again, Smile again

13. Teardrops in the rain

14. Man in front of the mirror

15. Illusion

16. Coward

17. Lie

18. Just Please

19. The Way part 1 ~one time~

20. I don’t know why

21. kimio

Encore

22. Let’s go crazy

23. Love Light

24. In My Head

25. a.ri.ga.tou

Before live start, they held press conference. There are many media came around 30, even from Korea, to get information about live performance.
Live performance at Yokohama Arena will start soon. There’s situation about people can’t get the ticket. Let’s hear your enthusiasm.

JS : Because today is our last live as indies band, we work very hard. We are thankful that the ticket sold out. Because this is the last, we’ll give our best effort.

YH : It’s an honor that we can do performance at such a big hall like Yokohama Arena.  Actually the hall size doesn’t matter; wherever we do performance we always give our best. So we can give good memory for everyone who came.

On October 19, you will release major debut single “In My Head” under Warner Music Japan. Please tell us about that single.

JH : This is a song that is composed by Yonghwa. Today, at this stage we’ll give surprise present for everyone. So please look forward to it.

MH : Until now, we’ve learned many things. Finally we can have a major debut. On the other hand, we are also nervous. We want to show wonderful stage to everyone.

JH : We want to do that without changing our feelings like during our indie days. We’re happy that through major debut the changes to be known by many people increase.

There are so many bands in Japan. What is CNBLUE’s characteristic to appeal with everyone?

YH : Many songs has its own characteristic. Groovy song, ballad song, all genre has its own strength. From now, we’ll make major debut while carrying our ardor. We want to show what we’ve learned.

Japanese artist that you want to collaborate with?

JH : Before we went to study abroad in Japan, I already like Japanese artist and listen to it. One OK Rock, flumpool, Bump of Chicken are bands that I like very much. If I could collaborate with them it would be great.

YH : We watched B’z at Summer Sonic, we are impressed that they do activity with good passion. We want to be like them.

Until now, there are so many KPOP Idols doing activities in Japan, CNBLUE is not an idol, and I think there’s difference between Japan and Korea. What will you do from now on?

YH : Since 2009, we already did many street performances and club performances during indies period, at that time we had put on our real ability. Just because we make major debut, we won’t change our passion. We’ll keep learning about music and take a challenge to all genre music while putting our real ability.

Please tell us about your next dream!

JS : After major debut, we also want to continue making album that can enjoyed by many people.

JH : From now, we want to show our wonderful music to everyone.

YH : Thank you so much for everyone who came to this live. We will give our best, so please looking forward for it.

MH : We want to show you a wonderful CNBLUE even more. Please look forward to it.