FT Island's Lee Jae Jin Is Dating Ladies!

FT Island's Lee Jae Jin at his interview in January 2014

I can't believe I totally missed this bit of news. He always seems to be such an independent person. But in an interview last week, FT Island's bassist, Lee Jae Jin openly admitted on camera that he is currently dating someone! He won't say who it is, of course, although the reporters bless their hearts did try. But he confirmed many times that he is in a relationship. That's right ladies, this sweetie is t-a-k-e-n!

Those reporters were very persistent. They asked him if he would tell them anything else about her, to which he emphatically said, "NO!". And then they asked him if she was in show business (actress, musician, etc.) and he evaded the question by inquiring if the interview was "finished?" LOL.

Denim Boy Lee Jae Jin, Spring 2013

Ah, sweet Jae Jin. It was only a matter of time before your boyish good looks attracted (hopefully) a well deserving lady.

Jae Jin dongsaeng, chukhaeyo!

Check out the interview here! Loved the part where they ask him what the most embarrassing secret his band mates had spilled on TV. He totally tried to make the producers on variety shows cut out those segments so they would never air by cursing or mentioning product names. In case you didn't know, mentioning product names without consent of the company is a no-no because you're supposed to ask permission to mention their product or you can be fined! He's so smart! LOL.

If you're in Japan, don't forget to check out FT Island's newest Japanese album, "Beautiful" which came out on January 22nd!

As "Troy" in the Korean version of High School Musical

Source: MSN.com Video Service

FT Island's "Your Words"

Been listening to the tracks online and although I wasn't thoroughly impressed with their title track, "I Wish", there were a couple here and there that I actually felt an emotional connection to.



(Sorry about the video folks. If you do a search online though, I'm sure you will be able to find the song with no trouble at all.)

Now, I don't judge songs I like just by if there's a cute guy singing the song (although it certainly does help). I also judge by my heart tugs. I close my eyes and block out everything else. If I feel the instrument's melodies and harmonies and the lyrics tug at my heart, I begin to feel a connection to that song and I end up really liking or loving the song. Weird, I know.

I felt such a connection to "Your Words". The lyrics are repetitive, but it's something about the way it interweaves with the guitars and drums that, even without knowing the words at first, began to move me.

Makes me kind of wish they went with this song instead of "I Wish". But hey, that's just my opinion.

FT Island FTW! (I mean this in the positive way)

Credit to trangcay12 for the upload. For lyrics and translation, go to kpoplyrics.net.

Review: FT Island's "I Wish" M/V

FT Island's last album, "Grown Up", seemed to be a step forward in their maturity level. Although I found "I Wish" and the music video cute, it felt a little young and innocent, a sort of step back from their hit song, "Severely".

As the song opens, Song Seung Hyun is seen ripping deftly through a latin inspired run. I thought, oo, this is going to be great, I've never really heard anything latin coming through an Asian group before.

As you get into the song, the latin influence is still there in the background with the sweet tones of a trumpet. However, entering the chorus, it turns into what I call "pop-rock". Strong guitar and drums take over with Hong Ki charismatic voice singing over them. Signature FT Island.

The video and song overall, is very, bubble gum. All five guys vying for the attention of one girl, each hoping that they will be the one she will want to be with.

The group members each show a different maturity. None of them are running around crazy, goofing off, as in their previous videos. Song Seung Hyun teaches the girl how to play the guitar, Hong Ki is seen talking with the girl (a bit awkwardly) seriously, Min Hwan is showing off his photography skills by doing an impromptu photo shoot of the girl, Jae Jin's character is manly, but a bit innocent compared to the rest as he shyly takes the girl's hand, and Jong Hun (has the best scene I think) is lying on the girl's lap being taken care of the girl of the hour. And by the way, what is up with the head band in Hong Ki's hair? A head band? Really? That sort of detracted from his manly visage.

To me, the video isn't as visually striking and the story line isn't as strong as "Severely", but the song is catchy nonetheless. Primadonna's will certainly like it.

I am interested in hearing/seeing the rest of the songs on the album. I like "I Wish", but it's kind of a let down from "Severely". Just my humble opinion.

I'm still rooting for these guys to make a splash this Thursday at their comeback stage!

Video credit to FNC and FT Island's Official YouTube

FT Island Unveils a Teaser Video for New Album

I was so excited when I saw this online last night!

FT Island is making a comeback next week with a new album entitled "Five Treasure Box" and they have just released a teaser video of their title track "I Wish"!

It's a less rocker sound from their last title song, "Severely" off of their "Grown Up" album. And they incorporated some Latin flavors in there with some deft guitar playing by one of the maknae's, Song Seung Hyun, but to me it's different enough and I like it!

Can't wait to see more! You can click on the "AllKPop" hyperlink below to go to the article I found the video on. Or, if the browser allows, you can try to watch the video below. (I don't own the video, all credit goes to FNC and FT Island)

Enjoy!

Source: AllKpop