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− | '''F.T Island''' (에프티 아일랜드) is a Korean | + | [[File:Double Date promo.JPG|thumb|400px|F.T Island promoting [[Cross & Change|Double Date]] (2009)]] |
+ | '''F.T Island''' (에프티 아일랜드) is a Korean boy band consisting of five members debuted in 2007. F.T 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. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
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+ | [[File:Cheerful Sensibility promo.JPG|thumb|left|250px|F.T Island promoting [[Cheerful Sensibility]] (2007)]] | ||
+ | F.T Island 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]]. | ||
− | F.T Island | + | [[Cheerful Sensibility]], their debut album was divided into two parts: the “Emotional Chapter” and the “F.T. Island Chapter”. "Emotional Chapter" consisted of rock ballads produced by composers who worked for singers as [[SG Wannabe]]. The "F.T. Island 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:The Refreshment promo.JPG|thumb|250px|F.T Island promoting [[Cheerful Sensibility|The Refreshment]] (2007)]] | ||
+ | On December 6th, 2007, F.T Island released their first repackage album [[Cheerful Sensibility|The Refreshment]]. Following the trend of the first album, it also had an "Emotional Chapter" and an "F.T Island Chapter", but this time the two chapters were divided in 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. | ||
− | + | Half year later, in June 2008, F.T. Island releases their first Japanese mini-album, [[Prologue of F.T Island -Soyogi-]]. After the mini-album promotion in Japan, the group returned to Korea and they released their second Korean album, [[Colorful Sensibility]], in August. | |
− | + | <br>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. | |
+ | [[File:Colorful Sensibility promo.JPG|thumb|left|250px|F.T Island promoting [[Colorful Sensibility]] (2008)]] | ||
+ | In December, 2008, the band released their first single in Japan, [[The One]], which eventually reach #9 on the [[Oricon]] daily charts. This single was the last release in which the member [[Oh Wonbin]] participated. | ||
+ | <br>In January 28, a statement confirmed that he would leave the group but also that he would be replaced by another person. Just one day later, the new member, [[Song Seunghyun]], 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 F.T. Island 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 (F.T Island)|Raining]], the band released their second repackage album, [[Cross & Change|Double Date]]. In this album it was included, as the CD 2, the single of the F.T Island's sub-group [[F.T. Triple]], which was formed by the members [[Choi Jonghun]], [[Choi Minhwan]], and [[Lee Jaejin]]. | ||
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+ | On November 14, 2009, F.T. Island started their national tour, titled Men's Stories in Seoul. In December and as the 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. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
==Korean Discography== | ==Korean Discography== | ||
+ | [[File:Colorful Sensibility (Part 2) promo.JPG|thumb|280px|F.T Island promoting [[Colorful Sensibility (Part 2)]] (2008)]] | ||
+ | [[File:Jump Up promo.jpg|thumb|280px|F.T Island promoting [[Jump Up]] (2009)]] | ||
+ | [[File:Cross & Change promo.JPG|thumb|280px|F.T Island promoting [[Cross & Change]] (2009)]] | ||
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2007.06.08] [[Cheerful Sensibility]] | * [2007.06.08] [[Cheerful Sensibility]] | ||
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===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
− | *[2008.12.17] [[The One | + | *[2008.12.17] [[The One]] |
*[2009.04.22] [[I Believe Myself|I believe myself]] | *[2009.04.22] [[I Believe Myself|I believe myself]] | ||
*[2009.10.21] [[Raining (F.T Island)|Raining]] | *[2009.10.21] [[Raining (F.T Island)|Raining]] | ||
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* [2009.06.24] [[New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream]] | * [2009.06.24] [[New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Filmography== |
− | === | + | ===Television=== |
− | * MTV Treasure Island | + | * [2007] [[Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi]] (두근두근 여친만들기) |
− | * | + | * [2007] [[MTV Treasure Island]] |
− | + | * [2008] [[Feel the World Action!|FEEL THE WORLD ACTION!]] | |
− | === | + | * [2008] [[Idol Army]] Season 2 (아이돌군단의 떳다그녀 시즌2) |
+ | ===Commercials=== | ||
* [2007] Smart Uniform | * [2007] Smart Uniform | ||
− | * [2008] Litmus | + | * [2008~2009] Litmus |
+ | * [2009] Baviphat | ||
+ | * [2009] Saewookkang | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Revision as of 20:49, 20 December 2009
F.T Island (에프티 아일랜드) is a Korean boy band consisting of five members debuted in 2007. F.T 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 Hongki (이홍기) - Lead Vocal
- Lee Jaejin (이재진) - Bass
- Choi Jonghun (최종훈) - Leader, Guitar, Piano
- Choi Minhwan (최민환) - Drums
- Song Seunghyun (송승현) - Guitar, Rap, Vocal
Former Member
- Oh Wonbin (오원빈) - Guitar, Rap, Vocal
Information
F.T Island 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 “F.T. Island Chapter”. "Emotional Chapter" consisted of rock ballads produced by composers who worked for singers as SG Wannabe. The "F.T. Island 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, F.T Island released their first repackage album The Refreshment. Following the trend of the first album, it also had an "Emotional Chapter" and an "F.T Island Chapter", but this time the two chapters were divided in 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.
Half year later, in June 2008, F.T. Island releases their first Japanese mini-album, Prologue of F.T Island -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, which eventually reach #9 on the Oricon daily charts. This single was the last release in which the member Oh Wonbin participated.
In January 28, a statement confirmed that he would leave the group but also that he would be replaced by another person. Just one day later, the new member, Song Seunghyun, 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 F.T. Island 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 repackage album, Double Date. In this album it was included, as the CD 2, the single of the F.T Island's sub-group F.T. Triple, which was formed by the members Choi Jonghun, Choi Minhwan, and Lee Jaejin.
On November 14, 2009, F.T. Island started their national tour, titled Men's Stories in Seoul. In December and as the 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.
Korean Discography
Albums
- [2007.06.08] Cheerful Sensibility
- [2007.12.06] The Refreshment
- [2008.08.25] Colorful Sensibility
- [2009.07.16] Cross & Change
- [2009.10.26] Double Date
Mini-Albums
- [2008.10.17] Colorful Sensibility (Part 2)
- [2009.02.11] Jump Up
Live Albums
- [2009.05.15] 2nd Live Concert Rock Prince
Digital Singles
- [2008.04.03] 2008 Yeon Ga F.T Island (연가)
- [2009.10.13] One Date
DVDs
- [2008.10.29] Live Concert DVD First Island
- [2009.05.15] 2nd Live Concert Rock Prince
Compilations
- [2007.11.20] In-Soon Is Pretty OST (#1 I Think I Saw Love)
- [2008.02.28] On Air OST (#1 One Word)
Japanese Discography
Albums
- [2009.12.16] So Long, Au Revoir
Mini-Albums
- [2008.06.07] Prologue of F.T Island -Soyogi-
Singles
- [2008.12.17] The One
- [2009.04.22] I believe myself
- [2009.10.21] Raining
DVDs
- [2009.02.11] 1st Concert In Tokyo 2007 Cheerful Sensibility
- [2009.05.27] Livehouse Tour 2008 Prologue of FTlsland
- [2009.06.24] New Year Concert 2009 My First Dream
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)
Commercials
- [2007] Smart Uniform
- [2008~2009] Litmus
- [2009] Baviphat
- [2009] Saewookkang
External Links
- Official Website (Korean)
- Official Website (Japanese)