Release of FT Island’s Reovatio Spectacles

Enjoy the pictures…. heheheh.

FT.triple @ MBC FM4U Hyunyoung’s Music Party

The FT.triple boys did quite a few radio promotions this period. And they look adorable in each one.

Haha ok…. don’t mind my biased opinions.
So, take a look at them yourselves~
Anybody can spot an ESKIMO? Heheheh.

Love Letter:

I thought this radio episode is quite interesting, just like any of their other Hyunyoung’s radio shows (in the past, with FT Island).

The boys are smitten with f(x) girls now (Jonghoon likes f(x)’s Victoria and Minari likes f(x)’s Krystal). Jaejin initially said he likes all girl groups (not sure whether he’s just trying to be politically correct here, or he just … erm… really likes them all).

After some prodding by the OneTwo hyungs, Jaejin finally said that he has somebody that he likes in every (girl) group. And after much, much, much, much, and MUCH persuading, he eventually said that he likes f(x) member, Sulli. (Cue noonas’ hearts to break ㅠ____ㅠ)

Kkojibeo Bwado:

More of the radio shows, and also other pictures at the studio, taken by staff, after the jump…

Part 1 of 5

Part 2 of 5

Part 3 of 5

Part 4 of 5

Part 5 of 5

More photos from the studio, taken by Music Party staff:

Happy Birthday Choi Min Hwan

HaPpY BiRThDaY !!!

SAENG-IL CHUKHA-HAMNIDA!!
HOPES U'LL HAVE A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE..
MINHWAN OPPA HWAITING!!^~^
HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!
MAY GOD BLESS U. ;D

[MV] FT.triple - Love Letter

Hello~!!

こんばんは～！！

こんばんは～！！
ついに　まちにまった
ぼくたちの　アルバムが　ほぼ　かんせいしました。
ぼくを　はじめとして
jaejin, Seunghyun, jonghoon, honggiの　じゅんで　レコディングしました。
ぼくが　はじめてだったので　ほんとうに　きんちょうしました。
もうすぐ　はつばいする　ぼくたちの　アルバム　あいしてください～！！
おうえんしてください！！ほんとうに　いいです。ファイト！！！

English translation:

Hello~!!

Hello~!!
Finally, you have waited for a long time
Our album (recording) is almost completed.
The recording started with me and then,
followed by Jaejin, Seunghyun, Jonghoon, Hongki.
As I was the first one, I was really nervous.
Please give lots of love to our album which is releasing soon~!!
Please support us!! It’s really good. Fighto!!!

FT Island's Jaejin & Minhwan @ "Gift" by Park Hyoshin Epi 4 (1/3)

FT Island’s “A3″ is not a piece of paper

To those who have been to, or have bought and watched the FT Island’s 2009 My First Dream Concert (DVD) in Japan (held earlier this year, in January 2009), would have known what it means by A3.

Yep, as written in the concert DVD Jacket, A3 is a mini band in FT Island, or a mini project band -if you prefer to call it that way-.

A3 is made up of FT Island’s Lee Jaejin (as bass and main vocal), Choi Jonghoon (as guitar) and Choi Minhwan (as drums).

The mini band was “launched” unofficially during the 2009 My First Dream concert, playing FT Island’s cheerful tunes like “Love Is…” and “FT vs. PRI”. They also had a string of instrument solo in between the songs, and the rest of the band (i.e. Minhwan and Jonghoon) also sang as sub-vocals for the performance.

Why A3 was created in the first place, was, to some levels, to help take up some singing time during the concert, so that lead singer, Lee Hongki, would not overstrain his voice.

(Hongki’s throat was having problems due to exhaustion, throughout December 2008 – January 2009, leading to several disappointing performances within that period –> But that’s another story altogether).

Why the name A3, is also another question.

Apparently the three members making up the mini band, have the same blood type (i.e. A), hence the name A3. Cute, yes? =P

I can’t help but notice how fast time flies, though…
The concert was at the beginning of the year, and you could clearly see how Jaejin (and the other two) were still uncomfortable singing without Hongki.

But after the 3rd album release recently, you can see they are now more carefree and confident with singing on stage. Obviously somebody has been taking their vocal lessons seriously….. heh. -I feel like a proud mother hen -__- -

Now, I don’t usually upload DVD cuts (because of obvious reasons), but I have good reason to do so this time, as I want to make a somewhat proper profile of the mini band in this blog.

If you want to watch the real thing in high quality and resolution, please support and buy the DVD at either HMV Japan or Yesasia.

Now let’s check out A3 in action~

A3’s Instruments Solo @ 2009 My First Dream Concert

A3 – “멋쨍이 vs. 이쁜이” (”FT vs. PRI”) @ 2009 My First Dream Concert

A3 – “Love Is…” @ 2009 My First Dream Concert

What do you think of the mini band? ^___^

Check out more scans (of A3 boys) of the photobook, after the jump…

[News] 091002 FT Island, “We Will Party With The Members In Our Dorm”

Chuseok is approaching and FT Island members Choi Jonghoon, Lee Jaejin and Choi Minhwan reveal their future plans.

The 3 members of FT Island will release an album under the name “FT Triple” in October. A limited edition of FT Island’s repackage album also will be released at the same time, under a 1+1 promotion. The sub-group had a hard time thinking of their group name. They wanted to call themselves A3 initially because all 3 members have bloodtype A, however, they decided to use FT Triple instead as they wanted to retain the name “FT“.

The members said that it’s been a long time since they wore hanbok. Lee Jaejin said that, “Wearing hanbok makes you feel comfortable and your mood will naturally become good. We haven’t been spending Chuseok well for the past six years as we’re preparing for concerts during this period of time every year. This year as well, we are unable to go back home due to concert preparations, so we’ll be spending it in our dorm.”

Lee Jaejin also added that, “During Chuseok, I’d like to go to the countryside to get some fresh air and take a break. I also want to visit my grandfather’s grave. Being the eldest grandson, I ought to pay a visit but I’m unable to do so and I feel sorry about it. I used to go to public bathhouses with my father. Though it was awkward, the times were memorable.”

Choi Minhwan said, “My family is big. Really big. I haven’t been back to visit my relatives for the past 6 years. I wouldn’t be able to recognise them if they visit me at our concerts. During festive seasons, we will gather closely with our relatives and play games. The most memorable time is when we played Yut* together when I was still in elementary school.”

Choi Jonghoon said, “During festive seasons, I will eat, watch movies and go out with the other members. As we’re unable to visit our parents, they will bring us food instead and we’ll party in our dorm with the food they brought. I do not have much memories of Chuseok so spending Chuseok with our members are most memorable to me.”

The most popular dish among the 5 members is meat and vegetable skewer. The members said that, “We eat a lot on these special occasions as we do not have to the chance to do so usually. Even if we do not eat much, our parents will force us to eat. On festive seasons like this, our parents will all gather at our dorm and chat. They also complain that we’re too noisy.”

Choi Jonghoon, Lee Jaejin and Choi Minhwan also send Chuseok greetings to their fans. “During Chuseok, eat more and don’t get sick. We hope that you’ll spend this special day with your family, rather than to wait for us outside our practice room. Wear hanbok if possible too. You’ll have a refreshing feel.”

FT Island ~ Collection 20 ~ Marie Clare Korea

FT Island's Jaejin & Minhwan @ "Gift" by Park Hyoshin (2/3)

FT Island ~ Collection 19