Korean Break Part 2: Code Name BLUE
Hey BOICE, are you ready for this? If anyone was to ask me who my favorite band was - american or otherwise - I would say CNBLUE. I fell in love with them instantly and I haven't stopped loving them since. I would love to hear their Japanese work, but unfortunately I can't get it in easy access like I can their Korean work. So you'll have to forgive me for not knowing about their Japanese songs and albums.
To be honest with you, this post was supposed to come out a long while ago, but as this is my favorite Korean band and favorite band in general, I was very picky. So let's get started!
This Korean group first debuted in 2009 in Japan. They released their debut mini album in Korea on January 14th of 2010. Six years later they are still going strong, have two full albums, and just released a new mini album in April of 2016. Since it will be next to impossible to list ALL their songs, I will highlight a few favorites from each album. But first, let's introduce you to the group themselves.
CNBLUE means Code Name BLUE. Each letter represents a member of CNBLUE.
To be honest with you, this post was supposed to come out a long while ago, but as this is my favorite Korean band and favorite band in general, I was very picky. So let's get started!
This Korean group first debuted in 2009 in Japan. They released their debut mini album in Korea on January 14th of 2010. Six years later they are still going strong, have two full albums, and just released a new mini album in April of 2016. Since it will be next to impossible to list ALL their songs, I will highlight a few favorites from each album. But first, let's introduce you to the group themselves.
CNBLUE means Code Name BLUE. Each letter represents a member of CNBLUE.
B - Burning
Lee Jong-hyun (이종현)
May 15th, 1990 (26/27)
Lead Guitar and Vocalist
Acting Career:
A Gentleman's Dignity - 2012 - Collin Black
Adolescence Medley - 2013 - Yang Yeong-woong
Cheongdam-dong 111 - 2013-2014 - himself
One Sunny Day - 2014 - Couple Guy
Orange Marmalade - 2015 - Han Si-hoo
L - Lovely
Kang Min-hyuk (강민혁)
June 26th, 1991 (25/26)
Drummer
Acting Career:
It's Okay, Daddy's Girl - 2010 - Hwang Yun Doo
Heartstrings - 2011 - Yeo Joon Hee
My Husband Got a Family - 2012 - Cha Se Gwang
The Heirs - 2013 - Yoon Chan Young
The Miracle - 2013 - Yoon Chan Young
Entertainer - 2016 - Jo Ha-Neul
U - Untouchable
Lee Jung-shin (이정신)
September 15th, 1991 (24/25)
Bassist
Acting Career:
My Husband Got a Family - 2012 - himself
Seoyang, My Daughter - 2012 - Kang Sung-jae
The Blade and Petal - 2013 - Shi-woo
Cheongdam-dong 111 - 2013 - himself
Temptation - 2014 - Na Hong-gyu
Thank You, My Son - 2015 - Jang Shi-woo
The Girl Who Sees Smells - 2015 - cameo
Cinderella and Four Knights - 2016 - Kang Seo-woo
E - Emotional
June 22nd, 1989 (27/28)
Leader, Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Acting Career:
You're Beautiful - 2009 - Kang Shin-woo
Heartstrings - 2011 - Lee Shin
A Gentleman's Dignity - 2012 - himself
Marry Him If You Dare - 2013 - Park Se-joo
Cheongdam-dong 111 - 2013 - himself
The Three Musketeers - 2014 - Park Dal-hyang
Aren't they just the cutest?? I absolutely love them all, though my favorite is Leader Jung Yong-hwa.
So let's look now to their albums and music! Remember this is just their Korean music.
Bluetory (Release Date: January 14th, 2010)
Songs: 5
Genre: Rock
Track 1: 외돌이야 I'm A Loner (debut song)
Track 4: Now or Never
Bluelove (Release Date: May 19th, 2010)
Songs: 6
Genre: Rock
Track 1: Love
Track 4: Tattoo
First Step (Release Date: March 21st, 2011)
First Full Length Album
Songs: 12
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: 직감 Intuition
Track 2: Love Girl
First Step +1 Thank You (Release Date: April 26th, 2011)
Songs: 4
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: Love Girl (New Version)
Track 3: Don't Say Good Bye
Ear Fun (Release Date: March 26th, 2012)
Songs: 6
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: Hey You
Track 2: 아직 사랑한다 Still In Love
Re:BLUE (Release Date: January 14th, 2013)
Songs: 6
Genre: Rock
Track 2: Coffee Shop
Track 4: 니란 남자 The Guy Like Me
Galaxy Music (Digital Release Only in 2013)
Songs: 2
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: Feel Good
Japan Best Album ~ Present (Release Date: November 26th, 2013)
Songs: 10
Genre: K-Pop
Track 2: Lady
Track 3: Blind Love
Can't Stop (Release Date: February 24th, 2014)
Songs: 6
Genre: Pop
Track 1: Can't Stop
Track 3: Cold Love
2gether (Release Date: September 14th, 2015)
Second Full Length Album
Songs: 11
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: Cinderella
Track 5: Hero
Blueming (Release Date: April 4th, 2016)
Songs: 5
Genre: K-Pop
Track 1: 이렇게 예삤나 You're So Fine
Track 4: Without You
What is your absolute favorite song of CNBLUE's? Mine is Cold Love. I fell in love with the song and was so happy that for Christmas of 2014 my best friend bought me the album straight from Korea when she was over there.
Did you like this blog? Want to see more? Don't forget to check back in for the next group!
Next Time On Korean Break:
BTS
See you next time!
Ja ne!
xx Kat
=^.^=
Update 6/27/16
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