[Scans] CNBLUE and Seo Hyorim in Bang Bang Winter Catalog

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[News|Video] CNBLUE to Attend K-pop World Festival on December 7

Source: K-POP World Festival
Video Credit: cnblueth
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On December 7, Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) will hold an event called “K-POP World Festival” in Changwon. CNBLUE will be performing in the event alongside many other singers like K.Will, Infinite, MBLAQ, T-Ara, Sistar, Secret and Boyfriend. For more info:-

Official website: http://k-popworldfestival.kbs.co.kr/eng/
Official Twitter: @K_POPWFestival

[Scans|Trans] Jung YongHwa in K☆STAR LOVERS Magazine

Scans by: Chiara
Japanese to Korean: @Heartstrings201
Korean to English: CebuNuna @ cnbluestorm

Credit :  http://cnbluestorm.com/

CNBLUE Jung Yong Hwa’s  “Heartstrings” will be airing soon in Japan and to commemorate its Japanese premiere,an interview with Jung YongHwa has taken place.

Heartstrings’ Japanese title is ‘おれのコトスキでしょ’ and will be airing  on Nov 24 for the first time.

CNBLUE’s major debut in Japan is such a smash hit!

As Jung Yong Hwa had experienced two years activities in indies scene and made the long-awaited major debut in Japan on October, his drama ‘Heartstrings’ that he starred in as the main lead will be aired soon in Japan. His popularity is about to be a legend.

It will be such a big mistake to regard CNBLUE’s music as a Hallyu. Because of their band style, their music and their path of entrance to major music scene in Japan proved their differences from the KPop boom in Japan and they did not  achieve their popularity in Korea just by the plain boom. Nevertheless, the two years musical training was the most notable episode in Japan when we speak about CNBLUE.

Before they made same record of cd sales as TVXQ did in Korean music market, they had distributed fliers by themselves and had performed street lives in front of few people during musical training. So to speak, CNBLUE’s music was saturated little by little in Japan before Kpop became a boom (in Japan). In Korea, their music style was accepted as a new taste of music which is different from the commercialized music. In both Korea and Japan, they mesmerize the wide and various listeners from young generation to their elders, in which the band had not existed and probably won’t be exist in the near future. In addition, the achievement is  made by a young band, as they are in their early 20s, and it is definitely an epoch-making (a significant start to a new era).

Jung YongHwa who is CNBLUE’s leader, guitarist and vocalist debuted in ‘You Are Beautiful’ as an actor. Right after the drama, he had major debut with mini album ‘Bluetory’ in January 2010 ranking the top in all the music charts in Korea. CNBLUE had made the first successful Asian tour, they ranked in top position not only in Korea but also in Asia including Japan. After the release of second single ‘I Don’t Know Why’ in Japan in September 2010, with a zoom of his popularity he said, “Before starring the drama (YAB), I was not noticed or recognized walking in the airport alone. But  nowadays whenever I visit Japan, all the flight attendees recognized me which made me surprised. (laugh) In a sense, it was a good opportunity to expand the fandom for me to star in YAB and I really appreciate it.”

In the interview he was asked “Did you feel confident that you would be successful during musical training in Japan?” He responded, “I was not confident.” And added, “We really worked hard when performing in street lives in Japan, so  basically nothing has been changed from then to now. In addition, we are not satisfied with ourselves at this moment and from now on we would like to produce better music.”

This year, as their first step, CNBLUE who has much potential and possibility made something credible. First they released the third Japanese single ‘RE-MAINTENANCE’ in January and released the first full album ‘First Step’  in Korea which achieved around 100,000 copies of sale. This heart-stirring achievement was reported in news media as a big surprise. Especially in their Korean comeback album which included ‘The Way’ and ‘I Don’t Know Why’ in Korean, those songs were included earlier in Japanese albums  and made a big hit. This news became an enjoyable gift to the Japanese fans.

“‘I Don’t Know Why’ is an empirical song that I produced with sound of synthesizer and tried it in various ways. Therefore, we could feel the improvement with diverse possibilities (in making music) so we are attached to it,” said Yong Hwa. One of CNBLUE’s charm is that members produce most of their music for their albums.

Starting from the end of June, in a two years interval, his second drama “Heartstrings” was broadcasted. In September they released the last indie full album ‘392’. Their last indies album has the meaning of that it is the second album after “ThankU” and to show their appreciation to fans they named the album “392″ (meaning thank you too (much). Their last indie live concert at Yokohama Arena was a great success.

Eventually they had their official major debut on October 19 in Japan with the single ‘In My Head’. During the press conference in Yokohama, YongHwa spoke about his aspiration regarding the major debut which was in accord with what he had been saying about. “Our music style won’t be change although we are in major music scene. We will keep learning as we do by this time.”

As a musician, an actor and a star that will lead next generation, his activities will be more noticeable. To cater to the people’s expectation toward to him, he will act to the best of his ability by himself.

First Episode Shooting in Jeju-do

While we were talking about Shinwoo’s one sided love for Minam in ‘You Are Beautiful’, I asked him, “This time it is a happy ending for you!” He replied in smile, “I’m also curious”. In commemoration of broadcast in Japan, he explained how Heartstrings has been appealing to him.

Question: It has been two years after ‘You Are Beautiful’, now you’re acting in a new drama, besides, it is the first time for you to be the  main lead. How do you feel now?

Yong Hwa: First of all, I’m so happy to act with Shin Hye again. It really is fun to film.

Question: How can you define Lee Shin whom you are acting as?

Yong Hwa: Lee shin is a person who likes music and family. He cares only what he likes and seldom gives any interest to anythingelse. He is cool.

Question: What kind of personality and characteristics does Kyu Won has?

Shin Hye: She is a bright, cute and  girl. One hand she is simple, the other hand she is a lovely girl who acts ahead for the sake of friends.

Question: Are there any similarities between you and Kyu Won?

Shi Hye: Being positive, energetic and cheerful is the similarity between us, therefore, being acting is fun. Being childlike is something in common between me and Kyu Won as well.

Question: What are the similarities between Yonghwa and Lee Shin?

Yong Hwa: We both are in a band and love instrument and music. (smile) But Lee Shin’s situation and personality is not similar to mine. I’m interested in various things while Lee Shin doesn’t.

Question: What kind of advice and directing did you receive from director Pyo?

Yong Hwa: Whoever he meets such as his friends, Kyu Won, his family or those whom he likes he expresses different feeling in his face. So director Pyo advised me to act differently to express his feeling.

Question:  What have you prepared to act the role of Kyu won? Have you ever suggested any idea?

Shin Hye: Kyu Won is not only cute but also free and easy. She is also feminine and childlike. I’m trying to show various sides of Kyu Won.

Question: Shooting hasn’t begun today. What was your favourite shot you have done so far?

Shin Hye: As she promises to play Gayageum for musical battle with Lee Shin and his guitar, she regrets about the promise of the battle walking down the campus of university and bumps into Professor Suk Hyun. The scene is when the professor says  in joke, “Is your head made out of stone?” and he really like her cuteness. Another scene is when she has musical battle with Lee Shin. It is such a tense situation.

Question: What was the most difficult scene so far?

Yong Hwa: Riding a bicycle. I had to ride up the hills by bicycle. (Laugh)

Question: What would you relay to message to viewers in this drama?

Shin Hye: In this drama every character is pursuing dream and love and lives for its life.  Every moment of life for each character is precious  so I hope viewers would feel the same way.

Question: What do you think?

Yong Hwa: The story is about twenties ‘fresh love story.  In the other hand, regardless of ages, it’s about everbody’s experiences in “youth romance”  and the drama portrays well about it.

[Twitter|Photos] CNBLUE Became Lovable Dads

Source:: @4portrait

Credit and Translated by: CebuNuna @ cnbluestorm

[10년후의 약속] 일일 아빠,삼촌,형 역할뒤 아쉬운이별,, 그러나 씨엔블루 10년뒤 다시 만날것은 약속했지요♥~♥ 이종현,정용화,강민혁,이정신,그리고 촌스런 찍사의 인증샷 http://twitpic.com/7jrnf3
Rough Translation:
['10-years-Later Promise] After being a one-day daddy,  uncle and  brother, a sad farewell to the babies. But CNBLUE has promised to see them again 10 years later.♥~♥ Lee Jong Hyun, Jung Yong Hwa, Kang Min Hyuk, Lee Jung Shin and the unfashionable photographer’s photo.

[News|Info] Press Conference for BLUESTORM in Jakarta’s Cancellation

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Reported by: N @ cnbluestorm

The first CNBLUE concert in Indonesia ‘BLUE STORM in Jakarta’ that was supposed to be held on Saturday, 26^th November 2011, in JITEC Mangga Dua Square had to be cancelled. According to the Press Conference in Novotel Hotel this afternoon at 4 p.m., attended by sponsors and media, the concert is cancelled because the organizer did not reach the targeted ticket sales. The agreement for the ticket sales according to the contract with FNC Music, CNBLUE‘s management company, is 80%. But, until the press conference was held, only 60% of the tickets had been sold.

The official Press Release from Starlight Management

This cancellation is too sudden. FNC Music had just sent the ‘cancellation letter’ to the promoter, Starlight Management, in the morning, followed by the official announcement in CNBLUE website, cnblue.co.kr. “We were shocked when we heard this news. Because yesterday we were still negotiating with the representative of FNC in Jakarta. Last night they went back to Korea and said that they wanted to discuss this with FNC in Korea. We were hoping this concert would still going to happen, but unfortunately we received the bad news in this morning.” said Poppy Deviana, the Project Director of Starlight Management with teary eyes.

Miss Poppy Deviana, Project Director of Starlight Management

As we all know, the original venue for this concert was Skenoo Hall Gandaria City. However, three weeks before the concert, FNC asked the promoter to change to the bigger venue, and JITEC Mangga Dua Square was chosen. Since the change of the venue, Starlight Management increased their promotion in order to reach that 80% target ticket sales. They even did the promotion to various places, and also ‘buy 1 get 1’ promotion for students. They did this because they still want the concert to happen.

Starlight Management said that they are very sorry and apologize to all fans, media partners, and all the sponsors. “We are very sorry and apologize to all that have been at loss, morally and materially, especially to the fans, media partners, and sponsorship partners. We didn’t think that the concert would be cancelled. We already did our best to make the concert happen.” said Poppy. She also added that she will ask FNC to make an official apology statement (maybe in video) from CNBLUE for their fans.

The method for the ticket refund will be announced next Monday or Tuesday. “This week, we plan to finish the concert production payment first (stage, displays et cetera). We plan to do the refund one category at a time, based on the ticket class,” said Poppy.

After press conference the media were invited to see the concert venue that was almost done. The chair for audience were already there, the different sections for all the areas (navy blue,royal blue,aquamarine and turquoise) were all done, and the tribune class was almost 90% done. After seeing the venue, the representative from CNBLUESTORM, Nyuu talked to Miss Poppy. She said, “We are deeply sorry to all fans, both local and overseas fans. Especially for overseas fans, if you’ve arrived in Jakarta, you can contact us, or go to Novotel, and stay here. As for our plan in the future, if it’s possible and if the public still believe in us, we will re-negotiate with FNC.“

This caricature was made by BOICE Surabaya

[NOTICE] [Asia Tour] ‘BLUE STORM in Jakarta’ Cancelled

Around late morning Korea Time, FNC released an official notice on the CNBLUE website (http://cnblue.co.kr) in regards to the [Asia Tour] ‘BLUE STORM’ scheduled to have a stop in Jakarta this weekend.  The notice iterated that the concert is now cancelled, due to still unresolved conflicts with the event organizer in Indonesia.

Starlight Indonesia also made their official statement on this matter.

Here is the translation of the full notice found on the CNBLUE website:

FNC MUSIC

SEOUL (11.23.2011)

This is FNC MUSIC.

CNBLUE Asia Tour Concert [BLUE STORM] in Indonesia was supposed to have been this November 26, 2011.  But it has to be cancelled.

The issue was due to a continued breach of contract on the part of the Indonesian event organizer.  Their lack of preparation of concert and promotion created an atmosphere of distrust, and we, FNC, had repeated requested them to address this.  But our requests were not heard, hence led to our decision to cancel the concert.

We have tried our best not to reach this decision as we thought of the fans waiting for us in Indonesia. We know that decision disappointed CNBLUE fans, and thus, we sincerely apologize to all of you.

We are sorry to all the fans who anticipated the CNBLUE concert in Indonesia.

Once we resolve the problem with local event organizing company, we promise to once again plan on a concert in Indonesia.

For those whose feelings we may have with the continuous cancellation of concerts recently, once again we deeply apologize.

Thank you.

Source: CNBLUE Official Site

Translated by: CebuNuna @cnbstorm

As we want to present both sides of the story, we also have the official notice that was made by Starlight Indonesia, the event organizer.

Starlight Management

JAKARTA, Indonesia (11.23.2011)

CNBLUE 2011 Asia Tour Concert “Bluestorm in Jakarta”, the first concert by CNBLUE,  scheduled to be held in Jakarta, November 26th 2011 at JITEC Mangga Dua Square, is finally confirmed to be cancelled. The reason behind the cancellation, according to FNC Music, is due to the inability of the promotor to reach perfection on preparation of the concert.

Since the beginning of the preparation, Starlight Management Indonesia already tried to fulfill the terms and requests from FNC.  From the location, promotions, until the productions. Just like we had announced in our press conference, the changes in venue from Skenoo Hall, Gandaria City to JITEC Mangga Dua Square three weeks ago was a straight request from FNC.

We have tried our best to continue the concert by trying to fulfill the conditions and options that have been given until three days before the concert. But at the end FNC management decided to halt all concert preparations.  At this condition, FNC management decided to cancel the CNBLUE concert in Jakarta.

As the promoter, event-organizer, we deeply apologize because of this. Especially to the people who have been at loss morally and materially, especially to the fans, media partners and also the sponsorship partners.

We are fully responsible for all the ticket buyers. Notice about the refund mechanism will be made as soon as possible.

Source: Starlight Indonesia 

Note:  CNBLUESTORM is only a press partner for the event organizer. We did not have any influence in the above decisions nor are we taking anyone’s side.  If BOICE have any questions, please directly address this to Starlight Indonesia or wait for further information regarding refunds, or future concert schedules. Thank you!

[Photos] CNBLUE dazzles at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award

The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award was held at Olympic Hall Music Concert yesterday to celebrate and recognize the success of Korean most outstanding popular culture and arts achievers throughout the whole year.
Lee JungShin and Kang MinHyuk of CNBLUE attended the event and received a special award from the Ministry of Culture. For the full list of winners and article, please click here.
Below are pictures of the duo at the event.
Thanks to Klaritia for compiling the many pictures! 

[Video|Trans] CNBLUE in NHK Yeoljung Stadium

Source: nobu7913 @ YouTube
Jap-Kor Translation by: @heich_
Kor-Eng Translation by: cebununa @ cnbluestorm

credit : cnbluestorm

As these days KPop is at its the golden peak with idol groups, new heroes have appeared as a new wave among them. It is the ROCK bands CNBLUE and FTISLAND that represent K-Rock. Their point of connection is that they had musical training (musical errantry) in Japan.

1:54 CNBLUE

CNBLUE has been greatly influenced by Western music and has stayed f6r half a year in Japan performing over 100 live concerts. Last year they made a debut in Korea and had their major debut in Japan last month this year. They are the most noticeable K-Rock band.

Hello, we are CNBLUE.

We will try our best to be recognized and that Korean rock band is great. In the near future we will perform in various live concerts so please watch us.

Please support us.

Female panellist:

FTISLAND is the kind of band whom we want to support; on the other hand CNBLUE is the kind of band whom we respect.

Male panellist:

You just got to respect them.

Female panellist:

I feel like that they are obviously a ‘band’.

Male panellist:

Awesome!

Furuya Masayuki (Kpop Journalist):

I often received a question, “Who will be the next to take stardom after SNSD and KARA?” I think that it will be no one else but CNBLUE.

In 2009, they came to Japan for musical training before their Korean debut. I went to their street live concerts, but they were not skilful at that time. But those experiences benefit them to be singer songwriters

Recently, Korean rock band that has had experiences in Japanese music scene is regarded as an honour. As far as I know, there are nationwide tours at around 10 destinations in Japan. From the North, Fukaido to South, Kushu and Okinaya there are competition among them. I just wonder to what extend they will achieve in Japan.

Note (credit @CNBJonghyun) :

The Female Panelist, Haruna Ono is Lead Vocalist for Japanese Pop Rock Band, Scandal.
SCANDAL – 涙のリグレット http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf_Fy1-jTnw
Scandal – Shoujo S+Shunkan Sentimental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzWfiPqpTPY

[News] CNBLUE and FTISLAND Might Not Attend Year-End Award Ceremonies

Source: StarNews

Credit: cnbluestorm + allkpop

It was recently reported that there is a high possibility that CNBLUE and FT Island will be absent from domestic end of the year music award ceremonies due to other obligations outside of the country.

On November 19th, FNC Music (the label company responsible for both groups) revealed, “Due to the Asia Tour and packed foreign schedules, the possibility of CNBLUE and FT Island attending domestic end of the year ceremonies has weakened.”

They continued, “It’s become impossible for them to attend the ‘2011 Melon Awards‘ and ‘2011 MAMA’. We can’t guarantee the other ceremonies as well.”

According to the agency, FT Island will be busy holding concerts in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand in addition to their domestic and Japanese Arena concerts. If this isn’t enough, the boys will also be releasing their new Japanese single, ‘Distance‘ on the 30th and will back it up with a long series of promotional activities.

Unsurprisingly, CNBLUE will also have their hands full as they are in plans to hold an Asia Tour across Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore. To top it all off, the boys are scheduled to hold a nationwide tour in Japan starting in February of next year!

Regarding this matter, FNC Music stated, “Due to the packed schedules of both teams, it’s tough to even step foot in Korea. In CN Blue’s case, they have schedules in more than 5 countries starting in 2 months. We don’t even have a week to stay in Korea. This goes the same for FT Island as well. We really wanted to attend the ceremonies, but it’s not easy changing the schedules that were made long ago.”

[Video|Trans] CNBLUE Says “Sampai Jumpa” (See You Soon)

Source: StarlightID
credit : cnbluestorm

Yonghwa: We are currently preparing ourselves for our 2011 BLUESTORM Asia Tour. This is CNBLUE.
Yonghwa: This is our first ever concert in Jakarta, Indonesia. We are looking forward for it and are doing our best in preparing for the concert.
Minhyuk: We are really thankful to our Indonesian fans who have been supporting us all this while and we’re hoping that you will keep on supporting us.
Yonghwa: The concert will be held at JITEC Mangga Dua Square on November 26th. That is all from us, CNBLUE.
Minhyuk: Are you ready to be stormed??
CNBLUE: See you soon!!!! (Sampai Jumpaa!!!)

Another Pic Yong hwa @ Hanjoong/Beijing Music Festival (China)

credit : http://blog.naver.com/minji9986