~☆ F T Island [ft 아일랜드] ☆~ Official Thread, ☆ 2/17 HONG KONG SHOWCASE INFO - pg. 1082 Options

[zcandyflossz]

090707 FTIsland Mini Album 'Jump Up' Launch @ Thailand













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[winter_star]

090706 FT Arrival @ Thailand Airport















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090706 FT @ Thailand Trip













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^Thanks michelle, Tricia for sharing the inkigayo and thailand pics (:

[ying_1005]

The following is in addition to the OMY interview clips which zcandyflossz posted earlier on.

090703 FT Island's Interview With OMY - Our Uniqueness Is Not In Dance

Korea's new generation 'flower boys' rock band, FT Island (Choi Minhwan, Choi Jonghoon, Lee Hongki, Lee Jaejin & Song Seunghyun who replaced ex-member, Oh Wonbin) was here in Singapore to hold a mini showcase and attracted nearly 800 fans to support the event.

If you still do not know who FT Island is, you're falling behind in the Korean music industry! Let's take a look at their introduction and music video of their new song 'Bad Woman' to find out more about their music style.

The following interview was conducted with U-Weekly before their arrival in Singapore. We can see how youthful and energised they are from their answers.

Note: UW stands for U-Weekly in the following interview.

UW: Everyone calls FT Island the 'flower boys rock band'. Do you dislike this title?
Jaejin: No, we're happy to hear the term 'flower boys'. If you have a chance to come and watch our performance, you will be attracted by our music and not simply call us 'flower boys'.
Seunghyun: The title sounds nice. But we prefer to hear comments like 'a rock band with high music standards'.
Jonghoon: We prefer to receive compliments on our music.
Hongki: Yes. I think so too.

UW: Who do you think is the best representative of the title 'flower boy' in the group? (Anyone disagrees?)
Ans: Hongki! (4 members replied.)
Jaejin: No one can challenge his popularity. Looking at the presents he received from fans and all other factors, we can't challenge him in terms of popularity. He is the most popular member in the group, and also the most priced member. He's good-looking and can also sing very well. We have to admit that..

UW: Do you compare among yourselves who is the most handsome member in the group?
Ans: Jonghoon! (4 members replied.)
Jaejin: Hongki is pretty, the flower boy type. Jonghoon is handsome.

UW: If you were given a chance to talk about your best looking moment, special traits or looks?
Jaejin: I think I look good when I look at myself in the mirror right after a shower. I like my eyes and lips especially.
Seunghyun: I like my eyes and chin. (Reporter: I think his dimples are charming.)
Jonghoon: I find myself sexy while playing the guitar. I like my nose and mouth.
Hongki: I think I look good when I was slightly skinnier, singing on stage till I sweat. I like my forehead and also my side profile.

UW: Who is the 100% 'Rocker' in the group?
Hongki: Every one of us have a 'Rocker' feel. All of us can perform in a 'Rocker' style.

UW: Who nags a lot usually? Or likes to dominate?
Jonghoon, Hongki & Seunghyun: Jaejin!
Jonghoon: I think he cares about us.

UW: Is there any changes to the way you work with each other (especially since new member, Song Seunghyun, replaces Oh Wonbin in April this year)? Can Seunghyun talk about how he adapts to the group within such a short period of time?
Seunghyun: I often bumped into the members at the studio before I joined the group, as I was a trainee from the same management company. So there wasn't really a feeling of being new. I'm in charge of the vocals, especially the rap in the band. Everyone treats me well so there's not much of a problem.
Other 3 members: We don't feel that he's a new member. It feels as if he debuted together with us in 2007.

UW: What was your first impression of Seunghyun?
Jonghoon, Hongki & Jaejin: We guessed that he is a positive person and he really was.

UW: Within 2 months after your debut in 2007, you have close to 100,000 fans & supporters? Were you amazed by the figures?
Ans: That was during the filming of a 'reality show' and we had to 'attract 100,000 supporters in order to get a chance to perform'. We didn't expect that we would succeed in obtaining the figures and were very touched.

UW: What was your biggest gain after debuting?
Jonghoon, Hongki & Jaejin: When we first debuted, we were really shy standing on stage and couldn't get used to facing the crowd during performances. But we're all used to it now and we've improved a lot in terms of stage presence during concerts and other performances.

UW: What was the most difficult experience you had before and after debut?
Hongki: I started out as a child actor and didn't really experience the feel of 'debuting'. After joining the group, all of us stay together at the same place. It's the first time we stay apart from our parents, relying on ourselves for everything. This was one difficult experience. After debuting, social interaction is difficult and we realised that we couldn't trust anyone easily.
Seunghyun: I was a trainee for one and a half years before debuting. I felt stressed when my singing skills made no improvement. Some people have been trainees for many years so I think I'm lucky.
Jaejin: I wasn't very tired during my two years as a trainee before debut.

UW: All of you are so young. How do you assure yourself to stay firm when dealing with fame, popularity and wealth?
Seunghyun: Exercising. It helps mentally.
Jaejin: To stay silent is the best way to relieve stress.
Hongki: To reflect on ourselves.

UW: There are many idol boy bands in the Korean music industry right now. What do you think is your unique point and how are you different from the other groups?
Hongki: We don't dance. We know how to compose and we can play the instruments. That is our special point.
Jaejin: Yes. That is the biggest difference. Other groups sing what people compose for them and they do not play the instruments themselves. But we compose, perform and sing the songs ourselves.

UW: Others said that they see hope for the development of the Rock & Roll industry in Korea after your successful debut. Do you think so too?
Hongki: Hmm.. That's too exaggerating. Are there people who really said that? Hopefully there will be more bands like us in future.

UW: How do you feel about the promotion of your 2nd Japanese single 'I believe myself' in Japan in April this year?
Jonghoon: The response from the Japanese fans were very good. Tickets were all sold out. We are always touched by the response from our Japanese fans.

UW: Can you talk about the 'Live Concert Rock Prince (Live Album)' DVD that was released in May?
Jaejin: We used 'Rock Prince' as our theme and held concert tours in the country. This is the concert DVD recorded then. We even danced a little during the concerts to show the audience a different side of us. Oh yes, that DVD is a recording of the Seoul concert so there won't be any dance footages. Ha! Too bad.

UW: Can you talk about your own music aspirations? Ever wanted to try acting? (Choi Minhwan had a filming schedule for KBS drama 'Road Home'; and was not able to join in this interview.)
Hongki: I debuted as a child actor. I acted in several dramas when I was younger. I was a very popular child actor then! Hopefully there will be more chances of acting in future.
Jaejin: I just finished the musical 'Sonagi' in Seoul in May. Now preparing for the Busan ones. I've acted in a sitcom before. Of course, music is still the most important to us, though we would like to try out acting as well.
Jonghoon: I want to try out both singing and acting too.
Seunghyun: I want to try out things which I've not done before. My childhood ambition was to be a movie star. As long as it doesn't affect my music career, I would'nt mind trying.

Reporter's Notes:

On the day of the interview with FT Island, other than Choi Minhwan who had a filming schedule, the other members woke up at 9am, attended two fansigning sessions and when they came for the interview with 'U-Weekly' at the salon at 7pm, they're all exhausted. But after hearing that it's an interview with the Singapore media, they all smiled. You can tell how much they're looking forward to the Singapore trip. From the interview, I can tell that Hongki is the confident type; Jonghoon & Seunghyun are more quiet and Jonghoon is really good-looking in person. Jaejin is very caring. When he noticed my spelling mistake, he even pointed it out. That's why the other members claimed that he's the most caring member in the group.

It's already 9pm when the interview ended. The sky is already dark but we still saw about 50 fans waiting outside the salon for the boys. Their manager revealed that, due to these crazy fans, they have already shifted their hostel for 4 times and 3 times for their studio and office. Though they're thankful for the fans' support, but it could really become a headache when fans try to get overboard to get near to them.

Do not takeout without proper credits
credits: omy.sg + ying_1005@soompi (translation)

it's an interesting interview especially the part where Hongki's so proud of himself as a child actor.. ^___^
oh and they made a mistake by saying Seunghyun joined the group in April -__-

[zcandyflossz]

^ Thanks for the trans, ying <3

Add on more pictures..
090704 FT Island’s Tour 2009 -I Believe Myself-
@ U-Port Hall, Tokyo























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[hiroshi_ben]

wow so many updates in such a little time!!

I hope they are having fun in thailand =)

ANYWAY,are there a lot of singaporean who went to thailand to catch the boys?

[winter_star]

090707 FT Island 3rd Album MV Shooting

Kim Heon Jae who will be playing as Seunghyun






CR: daum + winter_star@soompi/ftisg

^ so cute!wanna pinch his cheeks

[Choi jonghun...]

Love the last picture.. he's adoreable..
so are there any big FT Islands? or only kids? couse I really want to see jonghun acting.. he's loveable ha-ha ..

[xj. jin]

JUMP UP Mini-Album Launch in Thailand

CREDITS; Pingbook + Honey @ loveft-i.co.nr

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[xj. jin]

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The boys look so pretty. <3
I hate Seunghyun's sandals though. -finds him some sneakers- D:

[andy90]

^AH OMG THEY LOOK SO GOOD! but i wished hongki wore better clothes.

[zcandyflossz]

^Thanks for sharing those pictures, Meg~

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[zcandyflossz]

I'll have to make another post cause the previous post has reached the max for images ;x

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[winter_star]

090706 FT @ SEED 97.5 FM radio












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090707 FT Island Mini Album Promotion @ Thai















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^Thanks Meg for those pics <33

090706 FT@ Maleenon Tower Fan Taken Pics






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[xj. jin]

20090628 Fanmeeting with Primadonna
(Kongdak Kongdak Wanna be my Boyfriend?)

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: http://tv.oricon.co.jp/ftisland/36.html

CREDITS; Oricon TV + Honey @ loveft-i.co.nr

So many picture updates. T_T

Thank you, Tri & Kelly, for those ones, too. <3


v Fannyy; Copies... How many copies of the book do you want? 1, 2, 3...?

[fannyy]

^
^
they do have but i don't think anyone's telling it. most of us here do not know too.


fannyy please do PM winter_star(Kelly) or xj.jin(Meg) for your answer and title it as FINAL ANSWER. smile.gif

Format:

Name(Real Name):
Country:
Number of Copies:
Email:

grac3
i don't understand what you mean ... hehe
so, i must PM winter_star(Kelly) or xj.jin(Meg) with FINAL ANSWER as a title and fill that form ?
what's number of copy ?

[Migua]

about my last post...yep..i found the pic of oyo..sorry for posting here but it was just a confirmation 0,0
talking bout tha tattoo on his finger I belive HK can do the fake one...huhu




>end of topic<
cant wait >>> third album

sorry for spamming

[peanutboy]

I just stumbled upon this fancam of FT Island performing Bad Woman at the Jump Up Mini Album Launch event today.
It was cool how the fans knew the lyrics and were singing along. I'm glad that their promotions in Thailand are going so well.

Enjoy...

credit to repackage1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juC4JJVvUio

[kwanstar]

Saving money while waiting for their 3rd album. ^^

[Hongki.love]

Thank God for Wifi.

So many picture updates. o_o Thank you all for sharing. <3

UW: Who do you think is the best representative of the title 'flower boy' in the group? (Anyone disagrees?)
Ans: Hongki! (4 members replied.)
Jaejin: No one can challenge his popularity. Looking at the presents he received from fans and all other factors, we can't challenge him in terms of popularity. He is the most popular member in the group, and also the most priced member. He's good-looking and can also sing very well. We have to admit that..

Lol @ Jaejin's answer. xD I love how all his answers are so straight-forward.

UW: If you were given a chance to talk about your best looking moment, special traits or looks?
Jaejin: I think I look good when I look at myself in the mirror right after a shower. I like my eyes and lips especially.
Seunghyun: I like my eyes and chin. (Reporter: I think his dimples are charming.)
Jonghoon: I find myself sexy while playing the guitar. I like my nose and mouth.
Hongki: I think I look good when I was slightly skinnier, singing on stage till I sweat. I like my forehead and also my side profile.

LOL @ Jaejin's answer again! Jonghun would say that. x] Hongki, you're already skinny enough. ._.

UW: Who nags a lot usually? Or likes to dominate?
Jonghoon, Hongki & Seunghyun: Jaejin!
Jonghoon: I think he cares about us.

Hahah Jonghun...I "think?" Pwahah.


Looking real good in Thailand. ~
The boys seem really confident right now. I'm so glad they're releasing another album and I hope it totally blows people away. ^^ More Primadonnas won't hurt. ~


@ marshmallow 10v3r: I thought Hongki already looked somewhat feminine in a FEW of his pictures, but that guy (now that he's seen at different angles) looks NOTHING like him. o_o He really looks like a girl. xD No one can look as good as our Hongstar. <3 Mysterious case of Hongki "look-alike" closed.

[rawrskiies]

Can't wait for the 3rd album!
Must get my hands on it xDD.