CNBLUE with Phantom: “They look like a new idol group”

Groups Phantom and CNBLUE recently took a picture together.

Phantom, composed of three members, who recently returned with their new song “Like Jo Yong Pil” released a picture on January 25.

The picture looks like it was taken in front of a green room for KBS’s Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook. Phantom and CNBLUE appeared on the show together to perform their new songs live and entertain the audience.

People who saw the picture responded: “I have to watch the show.” “They both are so handsome.” “They look like members of a group composed of seven members.” “Has a new idol group been born?”

The show, in which the two groups appear, will air on January 25 at midnight.

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130125 Girls’ Generation wins on Music Bank’s ‘K-Chart’ + Other Performances

KBS “Music Bank” is back this week full of amazing performances!

The January 25th episode of the show features comeback performances from rookie group MR.MR as well as Monday Kiz and Nine Muses.

Other performers tonight included Crayon Pop, EXCITE, EgoBomb, Airplane, December, SPEED, Tiny-G, GLAM, VIXX, Phantom, Hello Venus, BaeChigi, Boyfriend, 2Yoon, Moon Hee Jun, INFINITE-H, CNBLUE and Girls’ Generation.

And for the highlight of the show, Girls’ Generation claimed their third win on this week’s ‘K-Chart’ with their comeback title track, “I Got A Boy”!

Congratulations Girls’ Generation!


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Tonight’s Performances:

Crayon Pop


EXCITE

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EgoBomb


AIRPLANE

December


SPEED


TINY-G


GLAM


VIXX


Monday Kiz


PHANTOM


Hello Venus


Baechigi


Boyfriend


2YOON


Moon Hee Jun


INFINITE H


CNBLUE



Girls’ Generation


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Watch tonight’s comeback stages below:

Nine Muses - “Dolls”
MR.MR - “Highway”

CNBLUE tops Billboard’s World Albums Chart

After sweeping off the local music charts, CNBLUE has now topped the Billboard World Albums Chart!

According to latest Billboard Chart rankings issued on January 25, CNBLUE’s fourth mini album ‘Re:BLUE’ topped the Billboard’s World Albums Chart. This is the first time for the group to top the chart.

In addition, CNBLUE’s latst mini album ranked #22 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums.

‘Re:BLUE’ which stands for rebirth of a new CNBLUE, includes six songs all of which were composed by the band members. The title track “I’m Sorry” is a CNBLUE style, modern rock number which was penned and composed by the leader Yonghwa.

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CNBLUE Jung Yong Hwa-Kang Min Hyuk, Picture For Their Fans

Group CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa and Kang Min Hyuk revealed thankfulness for their fans.

Today, Jung Yong Hwa posted on his Twitter, "Everyone, thank you so much for staying with us until late at night for 'Music Bank' filming. Be with us tomorrow, too! It's dangerous at night, hope you get home safely. Thank you so much! With Minhyuk" along with a picture.

In the picture,Yonghwa and Minhyuk are standing next to each other, posing for the camera. Yonghwa who turned into a blonde and Minhyuk wearing glasses seem to have grown even better looking.

Internet users who saw this commented, "Fighting" and "I like the song."

CNBLUE released their new album on the 14th and are currently working with their title song "I'm Sorry."

Photo Credit: Jung Yonghwa Twitter

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CNBLUE to embark on world tour

CNBLUE will become the first Korean band to go on a world tour!

On January 22, FNC Entertainment announced, “CNBLUE are planning to get on a world tour in 2013, which the range will include China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, Australia, North America and South America.”

Currently, concert dates for Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Beijing and Shanghai have been confirmed and the group is currently fixing concert schedules in major cities of Europe and America with local promoters.

The label added, “Such an achievement was not achieved in a short while. It is a pure product of the fame and popularity that they grew through previous promotions in different regions.”


Source: StarN News

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CNBLUE’s first live performance of Yonghwa’s composition “Coffee Shop”: Mind-blowing!

Male group CNBLUE performed “Coffee Shop“, a track from their new mini album in all-live stage.

On the 20 January broadcast of SBS Inkigayo, CNBLUE‘s powerful and rough charms were vividly seen during their comeback stage when they performed “Coffee Shop”.

This song was composed by leader Jung Yonghwa who was inspired by the coffee shops in Hongdae and this song shows the many elements of live performance which is widely known as all the members favorite kind of song.

Lee Jonghyun has said that this song is his most favorite track from this album while Kang Minhyuk said, “When I heard Yonghwa Hyung’s guide version of this song I thought to myself..’this is going to be awesome’. People really need to listen to this song too, not just our title song “I’m Sorry”.”

Lee Jungshin also commented,“It’s a song that is fun to perform live.” Not only the members, their fellow label mate FTISLAND Lee Hongki also showed interest in this song.

On January 14, the day CNBLUE‘s fourth mini album “Re:BLUE” was released, Lee Hongki tweeted: “CNBLUE “I’m Sorry” like like, it’s awesome! But I like ‘Coffee Shop’”.

 Meanwhile, CNBLUE is sweeping all the charts with their title song “I’m Sorry” and they also showed strong and unbeatable comeback stages when they performed all-live.

Source: TVDaily

Translated by: fizzy @ cnbluestorm

 

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CNBLUE will be recording Gag Concert’s “Discoveries in Life”

Male group CNBLUE will be recording “Gag Concert”.

According to the broadcasting officials, CNBLUE will be recording “Gag Concert” on January 23rd at KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

On that day, CNBLUE members will be acting in the popular skit “Discoveries in Life” and they are planning to show their extraordinary sense of entertainment in the skit.

However, only CNBLUE members Jung Yonghwa, Kang Minhyuk and Lee Jonghyun will be participating in “Discoveries in Life” recording. Bassist Lee Jungshin is not able to join due to schedule conflict with his drama “My Daughter Seo Young” filming.

On the other hand, CNBLUE had just made their comeback with their new mini album “Re:BLUE” and they are actively promoting their title song “I’m Sorry”.

Source: TVDaily

Translated by: fizzy @ cnbluestorm\

 

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CNBUE's Guest Appearance on 'Gag Concert' Recording on January 23

Rock band CNBLUE is to make an appearance on KBS "Gag Concert."

According to a production staff CNBLUE is to participate in the studio recording for "Discovery of Life" segment at KBS Hall in Seoul on January 23.

Due to conflicting schedules only Jung Yong Hwa, Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun will be present as Lee Jung Shin is currently busy with filming for "My Daughter Seo Young."

CNBLUE made a comeback with fourth Korean mini-album Re:BLUE and is busy promoting the album.

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SimonD and HaHa show support for CNBLUE’s “I’m Sorry”

Right after KBS Music Bank’s broadcast on January 18, rapper Simon D tweeted:

@babospmc: cnblue – i’m sorry 용화가 곡 썼다는데 깔끔하이 잘 만들었네”

    cnblue – i’m sorry written by Yonghwa. It’s neat, he did well

Yesterday, singer entertainer HaHa also tweeted about “I’m Sorry” in his tweet:-

@Quanninomarley: 내 사랑하는 동생!! 용화!! 씨엔블루!! “아임 쏘리” 역시…대박이야!!! RT @wlsgml929 씨엔블루의 I’M SORRY도 조아요!!!!

    BOICE: CNBLUE’s “I’m Sorry” is good too.

    HaHa: My beloved brother!! Yonghwa!! CNBLUE!! Indeed “I’m Sorry” is… AWESOME!!!!

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CNBlue Jonghyun succeeds on pulling a prank at SHINee's JOnghyun

Looks like CNBlue's Jonghyun finally got his revenge on his friend SHINee's Jonghyun.
On January 17, Lee tweeted that he finally got his revenge for Jonghyun's Diablo prank back in May 2012.

On the video,Lee was giving their new 'album' to JOnghyun. However, inside of CNBlue's photo, there was a hand drawn photo of them and seemed like JOnghyun didn't notice it. It was revealed that there's no CD inside but a Korean snack instead.

Watch the video below:

POOR JONGHYUN!

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FNC Family triumphs at the Golden Disk Awards

FNC Entertainment artists triumphed by securing five awards at the Golden Disk Awards.

On January 15th, the first day of the 27th annual Golden Disk Awards was held at Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and FNC Entertainment’s CNBLUE, FT Island and Juniel won five awards.

Both CNBLUE and FT Island were recognized for their albums ‘Ear Fun’ and ‘Grown Up’ respectively and took home Disk Bonsang Awards. Juniel, who was also recognized for her debut album ‘My First June’, won the Rookie Award.

In addition, CNBLUE won the Malaysia’s Most Favorite Star Award, and president Han Sung Ho of FNC Entertainment received the Best Producer Award.

Celebrating the label’s achievement, CNBLUE’s Yonghwa tweeted, “We are very happy that our FNC family won some great awards. It’s all thank to your love and support. And, thank you so much for the support that you showed for our new song, ‘I’m Sorry’.”

Check out the full list of awards for the first day here.


Source: StarN News

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CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa in front of Tower Bridge in London

CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa recently released a picture of himself in London, the UK.
On January 15, Jung uploaded the picture on CN Blue’s official Twitter account with the comment, “Good morning, everyone. We’ve arrived in Malaysia safe! Thanks a lot. Please give us and our new EP your support and love! I’m releasing my picture taken in London. Please be careful not to catch a cold.”
In the picture, Jung is staring at the camera, putting his thumb up, in front of Tower Bridge.
People who saw the picture responded: “He’s so handsome.” “He looks lonely but charismatic.” “I want to be there, too.”
On January 14, CN Blue released the fourth EP, Re:BLUE, which contains songs written by the members.

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CNBLUE achieves an all-kill on charts with “I’m Sorry”

CNBLUE is already enjoying success with comeback title track “I’m Sorry”, shooting atop of various music charts.

On January 14th, CNBLUE released its new album, titled ‘Re:BLUE’. The lead track of the album, “I’m Sorry”, immediately topped all the major music charts including Mnet, Daum Music, Naver Music, MelOn, Bugs and Monkey3.

The album ‘Re:blue’, which stands for rebirth of a new CNBLUE, includes six songs all of which were composed by the band members. The title track “I’m Sorry” is a CNBLUE style, modern rock number which was penned and composed by the leader Yonghwa.

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CNBLUE to play live for comeback stages

Idol band CNBLUE will be coming up with the best live comeback performance ever!

CNBLUE released its 4th mini album ‘Re:blue’ on January 14th, featuring the modern rock title song, “I’m Sorry”. According to FNC Entertainment, the group is preparing for the best live performance for their comeback.

Their agency stated, “CNBLUE will make their comeback stages this week with all-live performances. Among the three broadcasting channels, two are set to pre-record in order to provide the live sound, and the remaining one is also in the process of negotiation.”

CNBLUE and many other bands were having difficulties with live performances, because of limited amount of time given to them, and absence of necessary sound equipments. However, CNBLUE has a big thirst and great passion for performing live so they invested a great amount of budget in sound system and equipment installation.

FNC added, “It’s true the members were distressed for being misunderstood about their musicality and skills, when it was due to circumstances unrelated to their own will. They are expected to able to share their thirst for live performances through this comeback.”

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CNBLUE releases ‘Re:blue’ album + “I’m Sorry” MV

Rock band CNBLUE is back with an attitude-filled music video for comeback track, “I’m Sorry”!

Released online on January 14th, “I’m Sorry” is the title song to the group’s 4th mini album ‘Re:blue’. The song is a CNBLUE style, modern rock number which was penned and composed by the leader Yonghwa.

The album ‘Re:blue’, which stands for rebirth of a new CNBLUE, includes six songs all of which were composed by the band members, slowly building a name for themselves as composers.

Check out the MV below!


Full tracks:

I’m Sorry


Coffee Shop


나 그대보다


나란 남자


LaLaLa


Where You Are (English Ver.)

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CNBLUE receives over 100,000 pre-orders

Band CNBLUE received over 100,000 pre-orders for their new EP Re:BLUE prior to their return.
On January 13, CNBLUE’s agency, FNC Entertainment said that the new EP received over 100,000 pre-orders so far.
The title song “I’m Sorry,” which has powerful rock sounds, is written by leader Jung Yong Hwa. The group has selected the title song with Jung’s self-written song for the first time.
The new EP will be released on January 14 through several online music sites. CNLBUE will appear on music programs to announce their return.

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Jungshin snaps lovely photo with his mom?

CNBlue's Jungshin took a lovely photo with his mom on their drama MDSY where he is playing the role of Sungjae.

He wrote, "A snapshot with Kim HyeOk seonsengnim! Mommy~~^^ I’ve been a true fan of Kim HyeOk seonsengnim since her drama “Bad Guy” and to be acting as her son like this is really an honor for me. Please watch MDSY live tomorrow and day after. And on Monday is our long awaited comeback^^ Please love us a lot! And take care not to catch cold, good night!"

Source: @CNBLUE_4
Translated by: fizzy @ cnbluestorm

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CNBLUE’s Yonghwa voted #1 anticipated male star born in year of the snake

CNBLUE’s front man, Jung Yonghwa, was chosen as the #1 most anticipated male star born in the year of the snake (1989).

6,253 voters took part in a poll conducted by an online portal site, answering the question, “Which male star born in the year of the snake are you looking forward to most this year in 2013?”.

Yonghwa received 32.3% of the votes (2,018 votes), with netizens citing his triple threat skills: music, acting, and variety shows.

In second place was Jung Joon Young of ‘Super Star K4’, garnering 23.1% (1,445 votes) and then Baek Chung Kang of ‘Birth Of A Great Star’ with 20.5% (1,283 votes).

INFINITE’s Sunggyu, actor Lee Jong Suk, and SHINEE’s Onew also made it onto the top tier of the rankings.


Source: KBS



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CNBLUE releases 2nd MV teaser for “I’m Sorry”

Further raising fans’ anticipation for their return, CNBLUE has unveiled drama version music video teaser for their upcoming title track, “I’m Sorry”!

“I’m Sorry” is personally composed by Jung Yonghwa, marking CNBLUE’s first promotion of their self-composed title track since their debut in 2010. Their 4th mini album ‘Re:blue’, which means a new start for the group, will be released on January 14th.

Check out the teaser below!

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CNBLUE releases MV teaser for “Blue”

Further raising fans’ anticipation for their return, CNBLUE has unveiled the music video teaser for their upcoming title track, “Blue”!

CNBLUE will release its 4th mini album ‘Re:blue’, which means a new start for the group, on January 14th. The music video teaser gives fans a glimpse on what to expect on their much-awaited comeback album.

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