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− | ''' | + | '''FTISLAND''' (FT아일랜드) is a Korean band consisting of five members. They debuted in Korea in 2007 with the album ''[[Cheerful Sensibility]]''. One year later they debuted as indie artists in Japan under [[Ai Entertaiment]] with the mini-album ''[[Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-]]''. In 2010, they changed labels in Japan and officially debuted as major artists under [[Warner Music Japan]]. '''FT''' stands for "Five Treasure" and means that each member is a treasure of talent in their own right. The official color of their fan club, Primadonna, is yellow. |
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===Korean Debut=== | ===Korean Debut=== | ||
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− | + | FTISLAND' debut album was planned to be released in May, 2007, but instead it was decided that they would do promotional performances and appearances. They first appeared on the television program "''[[Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi]]''", later they performed live at Rolling Hall, and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX in Seoul on May 27th, 2007. The day after their first album was released, they made their debut on the music program M!Countdown with the song "[[Love Sick]]". | |
− | ''[[Cheerful Sensibility]]'', their debut album was divided into two parts: the “Emotional Chapter” and the | + | ''[[Cheerful Sensibility]]'', their debut album was divided into two parts: the “Emotional Chapter” and the “FTISLAND Chapter”. "Emotional Chapter" consisted of rock ballads produced by composers who worked for singers as [[SG Wannabe]]. The "FTISLAND Chapter" included upbeat songs and were produced by composers who worked with the Japanese group [[SMAP]]. The album sold 79,786 copies in 2007, making it the sixth best-selling album of the year in South Korea. |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Colorful Sensibility promo.JPG|thumb|left|280px|FTISLAND promoting ''[[Colorful Sensibility]]'' (2008)]] |
− | On December 6th, 2007, | + | On December 6th, 2007, FTISLAND released their first repackage album ''[[Cheerful Sensibility|The Refreshment]]''. Following the trend of the first album, it also had an "Emotional Chapter" and a "FTISLAND Chapter", but this time the two chapters were divided between the 2 CDs. The repackage album came in a cardboard box with a photobook, it also had a pack of cards with photos on them, and a music mixing program so the vocals and instruments on the CDs could be freely adjusted. This edition sold 36,957 copies. |
===Japanese Debut=== | ===Japanese Debut=== | ||
− | Half year later, in June 2008, | + | Half year later, in June 2008, FTISLAND releases their first Japanese mini-album, ''[[Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-]]''. After the mini-album promotion in Japan, the group returned to Korea and they released their second Korean album, ''[[Colorful Sensibility]]'', in August. |
This new album was the first part of a two-parts project and three months later, in October, the mini-album ''[[Colorful Sensibility (Part 2)]]'' was released to complete the project. | This new album was the first part of a two-parts project and three months later, in October, the mini-album ''[[Colorful Sensibility (Part 2)]]'' was released to complete the project. | ||
− | In December, 2008, the band released their first single in Japan, "[[The One ( | + | In December, 2008, the band released their first single in Japan, "[[The One (FTISLAND)|The One]]", under the idie label [[Ai Entrainment]]. The single eventually reach #9 on the [[Oricon]] daily charts. This single was the last release in which the member [[Oh Won Bin]] participated. |
− | [[File:Jump Up promo.jpg|thumb|290px| | + | [[File:Jump Up promo.jpg|thumb|290px|FTISLAND promoting ''[[Jump Up]]'' (2009)]] |
In January 28, a statement confirmed that [[Oh Won Bin]] would leave the group but also that he would be replaced by another person. Just one day later, the new member, [[Song Seung Hyun]], was announced and in only 14 days they released a music video, performed live as a new line-up and finally released their second Korean mini-album ''[[Jump Up]]''. | In January 28, a statement confirmed that [[Oh Won Bin]] would leave the group but also that he would be replaced by another person. Just one day later, the new member, [[Song Seung Hyun]], was announced and in only 14 days they released a music video, performed live as a new line-up and finally released their second Korean mini-album ''[[Jump Up]]''. | ||
− | In the summer of 2009 | + | In the summer of 2009 FTISLAND started their "2009 Asian Tour" and visited Singapore, Japan, Thailand, China and Taiwan. |
− | After the release of one more Korean album, ''[[Cross & Change]]'', and a Japanese single, "[[Raining ( | + | After the release of one more Korean album, ''[[Cross & Change]]'', and a Japanese single, "[[Raining (FTISLAND)|Raining]]", the band released their second Korean repackage album, ''[[Cross & Change|Double Date]]''. In this album it was included, as the CD 2, the single of the FTISLAND's sub-group [[FT.triple]], which was formed by the members [[Choi Jong Hun]], [[Choi Minh Wan]], and [[Lee Jae Jin]]. |
===Present=== | ===Present=== | ||
− | On November 14, 2009, | + | On November 14, 2009, FTISLAND started their national tour, titled "Men's Stories" in Seoul. In December and as their last release of the year, their first full Japanese album, ''[[So Long, Au Revoir]]'', was released. The album was a compilation of all their previously released songs in the Japanese singles. This album was their last release under [[Ai Entertaiment]], as in March 2010 it was revealed that they signed with [[Warner Music Japan]]. They released their fourth and first major Japanese single in May 19, 2010, "[[Flower Rock]]". The single reached #4 on the Oricon weekly charts, becoming their best selling single in Japan. |
The group is released their fifth Japanese single, "[[Brand-New Days|Brand-new days]]", only two months later, in July 14. In August 2010, the group released their Korean comeback mini-album ''[[Beautiful Journey]]'' The mini-album was their first release in Korea with new material since the repackaged album ''[[Cross & Change|Double Date]]'', released almost one year before. | The group is released their fifth Japanese single, "[[Brand-New Days|Brand-new days]]", only two months later, in July 14. In August 2010, the group released their Korean comeback mini-album ''[[Beautiful Journey]]'' The mini-album was their first release in Korea with new material since the repackaged album ''[[Cross & Change|Double Date]]'', released almost one year before. | ||
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==Korean Discography== | ==Korean Discography== | ||
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+ | [[File:F.t island temp.jpg|thumb|280px|FTISLAND promoting ''[[Beautiful Journey]]'' (2010)]] | ||
+ | [[File:Return Promo.jpg|thumb|280px|FTISLAND promoting ''[[Return]]'' (2011)]] | ||
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===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2007.06.08] [[Cheerful Sensibility]] | * [2007.06.08] [[Cheerful Sensibility]] | ||
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===Other Albums=== | ===Other Albums=== | ||
* [2009.05.15] [[2nd Live Concert Rock Prince]] ''(Live Album)'' | * [2009.05.15] [[2nd Live Concert Rock Prince]] ''(Live Album)'' | ||
− | * [2010.04.15] [[Japan Special Album Vol.1|JAPAN SPECIAL ALBUM VOL.1]] | + | * [2010.04.15] [[Japan Special Album Vol. 1|JAPAN SPECIAL ALBUM VOL.1]] |
− | * [2011.10.10] [[Memory in | + | * [2011.10.10] [[Memory in FTISLAND|MEMORY IN FTISLAND]] ''(Cover Album)'' |
===Digital Singles=== | ===Digital Singles=== | ||
− | * [2008.04.03] [[2008 Yeon Ga | + | * [2008.04.03] [[2008 Yeon Ga FTISLAND]] (연가) |
* [2009.10.13] [[One Date]] | * [2009.10.13] [[One Date]] | ||
− | * [2010.10.20] [[Twentyth Urban ( | + | * [2010.10.20] [[Twentyth Urban (FTISLAND)|TWENTYth Urban]] |
===DVDs=== | ===DVDs=== | ||
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* [2009.05.15] [[2nd Live Concert Rock Prince]] | * [2009.05.15] [[2nd Live Concert Rock Prince]] | ||
* [2010.07.05] [[Men's Stories]] | * [2010.07.05] [[Men's Stories]] | ||
− | * [2011.05.03] [[ | + | * [2011.05.03] [[FTISLAND Live Concert 2010 Tour In Seoul: Beautiful Journey]] |
+ | * [2012.05.02] [[Play! FTISLAND]] | ||
===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
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* [2011.07.20] [[You've Fallen for Me OST Part.4]] ''(#2 Kkogeun Anideorado)'' | * [2011.07.20] [[You've Fallen for Me OST Part.4]] ''(#2 Kkogeun Anideorado)'' | ||
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==Japanese Discography== | ==Japanese Discography== | ||
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2009.12.16] [[So Long, Au Revoir]] | * [2009.12.16] [[So Long, Au Revoir]] | ||
* [2011.05.18] [[Five Treasure Island|FIVE TREASURE ISLAND]] | * [2011.05.18] [[Five Treasure Island|FIVE TREASURE ISLAND]] | ||
+ | * [2012.05.16] [[20 (Twenty)|20[twenty]]] | ||
===Mini-Albums=== | ===Mini-Albums=== | ||
− | * [2008.06.07] [[Prologue of | + | * [2008.06.07] [[Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-]] |
===Best Albums=== | ===Best Albums=== | ||
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===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
− | *[2008.12.17] [[The One ( | + | *[2008.12.17] [[The One (FTISLAND)|The One]] |
*[2009.04.22] [[I Believe Myself|I believe myself]] | *[2009.04.22] [[I Believe Myself|I believe myself]] | ||
− | *[2009.10.21] [[Raining ( | + | *[2009.10.21] [[Raining (FTISLAND)|Raining]] |
*[2010.05.19] [[Flower Rock]] | *[2010.05.19] [[Flower Rock]] | ||
*[2010.07.14] [[Brand-New Days|Brand-new days]] | *[2010.07.14] [[Brand-New Days|Brand-new days]] | ||
*[2010.11.17] [[So Today...|So today...]] | *[2010.11.17] [[So Today...|So today...]] | ||
− | *[2011.04.20] [[Satisfaction|SATISFACTION]] | + | *[2011.04.20] [[Satisfaction (FTISLAND)|SATISFACTION]] |
*[2011.07.27] [[Let It Go!|Let it go!]] | *[2011.07.27] [[Let It Go!|Let it go!]] | ||
− | *[2011.11.30] [[Distance ( | + | *[2011.11.30] [[Distance (FTISLAND)|Distance]] |
− | * [2012.04.18] [[Neverland ( | + | * [2012.04.18] [[Neverland (FTISLAND)|NEVERLAND]] |
===DVDs=== | ===DVDs=== | ||
* [2009.02.11] [[1st Concert In Tokyo 2007 Cheerful Sensibility]] | * [2009.02.11] [[1st Concert In Tokyo 2007 Cheerful Sensibility]] | ||
− | * [2009.05.27] [[Livehouse Tour 2008 Prologue of | + | * [2009.05.27] [[Livehouse Tour 2008 Prologue of FTISLAND]] |
* [2009.06.24] [[New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream]] | * [2009.06.24] [[New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream]] | ||
− | * [2010.03.24] [[ | + | * [2010.03.24] [[FTISLAND MBC DVD Collection]] |
− | * [2010.12.01] [[ | + | * [2010.12.01] [[FTISLAND Zepp Tour 2010 ~Hands Up!!~ Zepp Tokyo & Final Show @ Hibiya Yagai Ongakudou]] (日比谷野外音楽堂) |
− | * [2010.03.23] [[ | + | * [2010.03.23] [[FTISLAND Hall Tour "So Today..." Encore|FTISLAND HALL TOUR "So today…"ENCORE]] |
* [2011.10.26] [[Tour 2011 Summer Final "Messenger" at Budokan|Tour 2011 Summer Final "Messenger" at BUDOKAN]] | * [2011.10.26] [[Tour 2011 Summer Final "Messenger" at Budokan|Tour 2011 Summer Final "Messenger" at BUDOKAN]] | ||
* [2012.03.28] [[X'mas Live 2011 Winter's Night @Yokohama Arena|X'mas Live 2011 Winter's Night @YOKOHAMA ARENA]] | * [2012.03.28] [[X'mas Live 2011 Winter's Night @Yokohama Arena|X'mas Live 2011 Winter's Night @YOKOHAMA ARENA]] | ||
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* [2008] [[Unstoppable Marriage]] (못말리는 결혼) ''(cameo)'' | * [2008] [[Unstoppable Marriage]] (못말리는 결혼) ''(cameo)'' | ||
* [2008] [[On Air]] (온에어) ''(cameo)'' | * [2008] [[On Air]] (온에어) ''(cameo)'' | ||
− | * [2008] [[Style]] (스타일) ''(cameo)'' | + | * [2008] [[Style (drama)|Style]] (스타일) ''(cameo)'' |
===Commercials=== | ===Commercials=== | ||
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*[http://www.ftisland.jp/ Official Japanese Website] | *[http://www.ftisland.jp/ Official Japanese Website] | ||
*[http://wmg.jp/artist/ftisland/index.html Warner Music Japan Official Profile] | *[http://wmg.jp/artist/ftisland/index.html Warner Music Japan Official Profile] | ||
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[[Category:K-Pop]] | [[Category:K-Pop]] | ||
[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] |
Revision as of 17:37, 21 April 2012
FTISLAND (FT아일랜드) is a Korean band consisting of five members. They debuted in Korea in 2007 with the album Cheerful Sensibility. One year later they debuted as indie artists in Japan under Ai Entertaiment with the mini-album Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-. In 2010, they changed labels in Japan and officially debuted as major artists under Warner Music Japan. FT stands for "Five Treasure" and means that each member is a treasure of talent in their own right. The official color of their fan club, Primadonna, is yellow.
Contents
Members
- Lee Hong Ki (이홍기) - Lead Vocal
- Lee Jae Jin (이재진) - Bass
- Choi Jong Hun (최종훈) - Leader, Guitar, Piano
- Choi Minh Wan (최민환) - Drums
- Song Seung Hyun (송승현) - Guitar, Rap, Vocal
Former Member
- Oh Won Bin (오원빈) - Guitar, Rap, Vocal
Information
Korean Debut
FTISLAND' debut album was planned to be released in May, 2007, but instead it was decided that they would do promotional performances and appearances. They first appeared on the television program "Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi", later they performed live at Rolling Hall, and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX in Seoul on May 27th, 2007. The day after their first album was released, they made their debut on the music program M!Countdown with the song "Love Sick".
Cheerful Sensibility, their debut album was divided into two parts: the “Emotional Chapter” and the “FTISLAND Chapter”. "Emotional Chapter" consisted of rock ballads produced by composers who worked for singers as SG Wannabe. The "FTISLAND Chapter" included upbeat songs and were produced by composers who worked with the Japanese group SMAP. The album sold 79,786 copies in 2007, making it the sixth best-selling album of the year in South Korea.
On December 6th, 2007, FTISLAND released their first repackage album The Refreshment. Following the trend of the first album, it also had an "Emotional Chapter" and a "FTISLAND Chapter", but this time the two chapters were divided between the 2 CDs. The repackage album came in a cardboard box with a photobook, it also had a pack of cards with photos on them, and a music mixing program so the vocals and instruments on the CDs could be freely adjusted. This edition sold 36,957 copies.
Japanese Debut
Half year later, in June 2008, FTISLAND releases their first Japanese mini-album, Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-. After the mini-album promotion in Japan, the group returned to Korea and they released their second Korean album, Colorful Sensibility, in August.
This new album was the first part of a two-parts project and three months later, in October, the mini-album Colorful Sensibility (Part 2) was released to complete the project.
In December, 2008, the band released their first single in Japan, "The One", under the idie label Ai Entrainment. The single eventually reach #9 on the Oricon daily charts. This single was the last release in which the member Oh Won Bin participated.
In January 28, a statement confirmed that Oh Won Bin would leave the group but also that he would be replaced by another person. Just one day later, the new member, Song Seung Hyun, was announced and in only 14 days they released a music video, performed live as a new line-up and finally released their second Korean mini-album Jump Up.
In the summer of 2009 FTISLAND started their "2009 Asian Tour" and visited Singapore, Japan, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
After the release of one more Korean album, Cross & Change, and a Japanese single, "Raining", the band released their second Korean repackage album, Double Date. In this album it was included, as the CD 2, the single of the FTISLAND's sub-group FT.triple, which was formed by the members Choi Jong Hun, Choi Minh Wan, and Lee Jae Jin.
Present
On November 14, 2009, FTISLAND started their national tour, titled "Men's Stories" in Seoul. In December and as their last release of the year, their first full Japanese album, So Long, Au Revoir, was released. The album was a compilation of all their previously released songs in the Japanese singles. This album was their last release under Ai Entertaiment, as in March 2010 it was revealed that they signed with Warner Music Japan. They released their fourth and first major Japanese single in May 19, 2010, "Flower Rock". The single reached #4 on the Oricon weekly charts, becoming their best selling single in Japan.
The group is released their fifth Japanese single, "Brand-new days", only two months later, in July 14. In August 2010, the group released their Korean comeback mini-album Beautiful Journey The mini-album was their first release in Korea with new material since the repackaged album Double Date, released almost one year before.
Korean Discography
Albums
- [2007.06.08] Cheerful Sensibility
- [2007.12.06] The Refreshment (Repackage Album)
- [2008.08.25] Colorful Sensibility
- [2009.07.16] Cross & Change
- [2009.10.26] Double Date (Repackage Album)
Mini-Albums
- [2008.10.17] Colorful Sensibility (Part 2)
- [2009.02.11] Jump Up
- [2010.08.26] Beautiful Journey
- [2011.05.24] Return
- [2012.01.31] Grown-Up
Other Albums
- [2009.05.15] 2nd Live Concert Rock Prince (Live Album)
- [2010.04.15] JAPAN SPECIAL ALBUM VOL.1
- [2011.10.10] MEMORY IN FTISLAND (Cover Album)
Digital Singles
- [2008.04.03] 2008 Yeon Ga FTISLAND (연가)
- [2009.10.13] One Date
- [2010.10.20] TWENTYth Urban
DVDs
- [2008.10.29] Live Concert DVD First Island
- [2009.05.15] 2nd Live Concert Rock Prince
- [2010.07.05] Men's Stories
- [2011.05.03] FTISLAND Live Concert 2010 Tour In Seoul: Beautiful Journey
- [2012.05.02] Play! FTISLAND
Compilations
- [2007.11.20] In-Soon Is Pretty OST (#1 I Think I Saw Love)
- [2008.02.28] On Air OST (#1 One Word)
- [2011.07.20] You've Fallen for Me OST Part.4 (#2 Kkogeun Anideorado)
Japanese Discography
Albums
- [2009.12.16] So Long, Au Revoir
- [2011.05.18] FIVE TREASURE ISLAND
- [2012.05.16] 20[twenty]
Mini-Albums
- [2008.06.07] Prologue of FTISLAND -Soyogi-
Best Albums
Singles
- [2008.12.17] The One
- [2009.04.22] I believe myself
- [2009.10.21] Raining
- [2010.05.19] Flower Rock
- [2010.07.14] Brand-new days
- [2010.11.17] So today...
- [2011.04.20] SATISFACTION
- [2011.07.27] Let it go!
- [2011.11.30] Distance
- [2012.04.18] NEVERLAND
DVDs
- [2009.02.11] 1st Concert In Tokyo 2007 Cheerful Sensibility
- [2009.05.27] Livehouse Tour 2008 Prologue of FTISLAND
- [2009.06.24] New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream
- [2010.03.24] FTISLAND MBC DVD Collection
- [2010.12.01] FTISLAND Zepp Tour 2010 ~Hands Up!!~ Zepp Tokyo & Final Show @ Hibiya Yagai Ongakudou (日比谷野外音楽堂)
- [2010.03.23] FTISLAND HALL TOUR "So today…"ENCORE
- [2011.10.26] Tour 2011 Summer Final "Messenger" at BUDOKAN
- [2012.03.28] X'mas Live 2011 Winter's Night @YOKOHAMA ARENA
Filmography
Television
- [2007] Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi (두근두근 여친만들기)
- [2007] MTV Treasure Island
- [2008] FEEL THE WORLD ACTION!
- [2008] Idol Army Season 2 (아이돌군단의 떳다그녀 시즌2)
Dramas
- [2008] Unstoppable Marriage (못말리는 결혼) (cameo)
- [2008] On Air (온에어) (cameo)
- [2008] Style (스타일) (cameo)
Commercials
- [2007] Smart Uniform
- [2008~2009] Litmus
- [2009] Baviphat
- [2009] Saewookkang
External Links
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