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CNBLUE
CNBLUE at a press conference for Scotch Puree 10 Berry in Bangkok in 2011. Left to right: Jung-shin, Jong-hyun, Yong-hwa and Min-hyuk
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Rock, pop, alternative rock
Years active 2009-present
Labels FNC Entertainment
CJ E&M Music and Live (South Korea)
Warner Music Group (Taiwan, Japan)
Universal Philippines (Philippines)
Universal D (Japan)
Website fncent.com (Korean)
cnblue-official.jp (Japanese)
Members Jung Yong-hwa
Lee Jong-hyun
Kang Min-hyuk
Lee Jung-shin
Past members Kwon Kwang-jin
CNBLUE (Korean: 씨엔블루, Japanese: シーエヌブルー), is a South Korean rock band formed in Seoul in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong-hwa (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lee Jong-hyun (lead guitar, vocals), Lee Jung-shin (bass guitar, vocals) and Kang Min-hyuk (drums, vocals). CN is an abbreviation of 'Code Name' while BLUE is an abbreviation of the members' individual images. 'Burning' represents Lee Jong-hyun, 'Lovely' represents Kang Min-hyuk, 'Untouchable' represents Lee Jung Shin, and 'Emotional' represents Jung Yong-hwa.[1][2]
The band debuted on August 19, 2009 in Japan with their first mini album, Now or Never. They released four teasers for their 1st Korean mini album Bluetory, starring one member per each of the videos in the sequence of Jonghyun, Minhyuk, Jungshin and lastly, Yonghwa on January 6, 8, 11 and 13, 2010 respectively. On January 14, 2010, CNBLUE debuted their first mini-album in Korea with the lead single "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야). Their fan club is called "Boice".
Contents [hide]
1 History
1.1 2009: In Japan, Now or Never, and Voice
1.2 2010: Korean debut, ThankU, and other activities
1.3 2011: "Re-maintenance", First Step, acting activities, 392, and "In My Head"
1.4 2012: Acting activities, "Where You Are", Ear Fun, Code Name Blue, acting recognitions
1.5 2013: Re:Blue, Blue Moon World Tour, acting activities, What Turns You On?
1.6 2014: Can't Stop , Truth and Solo Activities
2 Members
3 Discography
3.1 Japanese discography
3.2 Korean discography
4 Concert and tour
4.1 Tours
4.2 Concerts and Performances
5 Endorsements
6 Achievements
7 Awards and Nominations
8 Controversy
9 Philanthropy
10 References
11 External links
