CNBlue's Jungshin Injured During Concert

CNBlue Bassist Lee Jungshin

Oh the troubles of being an idol and doing fanservice. I think CNBlue bassist, Lee Jungshin, will need to be a little more aware of his surroundings from now on whenever he goes to greet their fans.

The young idol went out to shake hands with fans after a concert in Hong Kong. As he was reaching out to some of them, he suddenly dropped off the edge of the stage, falling about 4 feet to the arena floor.

It took fans, and his bandmates, by complete surprise. I don't think they realized the edge was that close either. And arena staff and security quickly swarmed to his aid, removing a barricade. His fellow band members, Yonghwa, Jonghyun and Minhyuk were shocked, but couldn't hide smiles of amusement afterwards.

Yet...only drummer Minhyuk reached down to help Jungshin up. Geez. Thanks a lot guys! It must've been hard for Jungshin to gauge the distance to the edge with all the lighting.

Unfortunately, Jungshin suffered a hand injury as a result of the fall. This quite a bit troubling since, as a musician, use and dexterity in his hands is vital. Although not much else is known at this time, I hope he has a speedy recovery so he may continue rocking his heart out!

For the original story and fan cams of the event, click here.

Source: AllKpop

CNBlue Rocking in the USA!

The K-PopRock wave has once again reached the shores of the United States. FNC group CNBlue is currently in the Big Apple having just finished the first concert of their U.S. Blue Moon tour on January 21st.

Despite frigid temperatures, fans waited out in the cold for almost 7 hours in hopes of seeing them. Good lord! Those are some dedicated Boices! They weren't disappointed though as CNBlue rocked the house for a good 2 hours straight which one fan called "amazing!".

Group member Jung Shin took to the outdoors yesterday to catch some photos of New York City. The group is traveling to warmer California for the next stop of their tour in Pasadena at the Civic Auditorium there. Tickets are still on sale, so if you haven't gotten a ticket yet, you're still in luck. Click here to go to the AXS site. The concert is set for Friday, January 24th at 8pm. Will someone please take some good photos if possible?

Sources: KPopStarz and FNC's Facebook

CNBlue and FT Island at Summer Sonic 2013

FNC Artists CNBlue (Top) and FT Island (Bottom) circa 2012

FNC is promoting both of their top artists once again! K-PopRock groups CNBlue and FT Island have been selected as the South Korean representatives and will be performing at the Summer Sonic concert in Japan on August 10th and August 11th.

These two have basically made FNC popular in the K-Pop mainsteam with their more edgier rock type of tunes and soulful voices. Not to mention both groups have men full of youthful energy and charisma.

They will be performing with a lineup of superstars such as Muse (FT Island's Leader Choi Jong Hun likes to listen to them a lot!), Linkin Park (one of my personal faves) and Metallica!

Summer Sonic tickets for the July 11th show are already sold out. Get them while they're still available if you can!

Source: Soompi.com, photo credits to their rightful owners.

CNBlue's Minhyuk Shares A Sneak Peek On Tour

I hardly come across anything other than photos of CNBlue, and most of them are press related photos. But when they posted a video on their Facebook page, I immediately went to take a look.

In the video, drummer Min Hyuk shares a sneak peek on his cam of some of the backstage goings on during the "Blue Moon" tour.

Here's the link below, take a look!

Sources: CNBlue YouTube and Facebook pages

Happy Birthday to Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Min Ho!

Selcas of CNBlue's Leader Jung Yong Hwa and Actor Lee Min Ho

Fans take in a deep breath...and now scream "Yong Hwa-sshi wa Min Ho-sshi saengil chukka habnida!" Do you think they heard it??

Yong Hwa and Min Ho Taking the Mic

Both of these cuties celebrate their birthday on June 22nd. Actor Lee Min Ho is older at 26 and CNBlue's Jung Yong Hwa is slightly younger at 24.

Yong Hwa celebrated his birthday a little earlier with Boice's in the Philippines.

If you see them online, drop them a line to wish them happy birthday! You can find them on Twitter at @CNBlue4 and @ActorLeeMinHo.

Peacoat Styles

Source: Drama Fever

CNBlue Wraps Up Blue Moon Concert in Manila!

I've been so wrapped up in We Got Married drama that I didn't post this earlier!

I've been seeing the promos for CNBlue's Blue Moon Arena Tour for this summer and I saw that the hardworking rockers of CNBlue have been busy. They had a stop in Sydney, Australia (where it was super hot according to leader Yong Hwa) and now have posted these awesome photos their concert from Manila, the Philippines.

It looks like the guys really brought the house down!

Guitarist and Vocal Lee Jong Hyun

Bassist Lee Jung Shin Laying Down the Groove

Drummer Kang Min Hyuk Stops to Listen

Leader, Main Vocal and Guitarist Jung Yong Hwa Looking Out At Audience

Leader Yong Hwa tweeted their thank you's to their fans in the Philippines:

"안녕하세요 용화예요! 알럽 필리핀 알럽 필리핀 알럽필리핀!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 감사합니다 생일축하도 해주시고 잊지 못할 밤이었습니다! 뜨거운 함성 가지고 돌아가겠습니다! 알럽 필리핀!!! x 100000000000000000000"

"Annyeonghaseyo Yonghwayeyo! Alleob pillipin alleob pillipin alleobpillipin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gamsahabnida saeng-ilchughado haejusigo ij-ji moshal bam-ieossseubnida! tteugeoun hamseong gajigo dol-agagessseubnida! Alleob pillipin!!! x 100000000000000000000!"

"Hello! This is Yong Hwa! I love Philippines, I love Philippines, I love Philippines!!!!!! Thank you for the birthday wishes, it was an unforgettable night! Shout out to everyone! I love Philippines x 10000000000000000!"


Yong Hwa celebrated his soon to be 24th birthday a little early with his fans. His birthday isn't until June 22nd. Don't forget that all you Boices!

Sources: CNBlue Facebook and CNBLUE4 on Twitter

CNBlue Comeback

I just wanted to say that I am so excited for January 14th to come. It's one day closer to pay day AND it's the day CNBlue will be coming out with their next mini album, Re: Blue.

Since the boys have been touring Asia and Europe a lot, they've been garnering a lot of attention and especially fans. Here in the States it's still taking us a while to catch on. But at least we know about them thanks to the Mnet Nokia Standup Concert in March of last year.

The concept looks interesting and they've been promoting the album crazily, showing how hard they've been working by tweeting a lot more.

Get ready for something great Boice fans! I know the guys won't let us down!

Oh it would have been a perfect time to visit Korea this month and next month. You know they will be doing the comeback stages on all the major shows!

Photo Credit: DkPop

Jong Hun Snaps a Photo With Juniel

Pretty, talented and innocent FNC Entertainment artist, Juniel, broke onto the music scene this year and gave FNC it's first female solo artist. Showing off her talented guitar skills and teaming up with CNBlue's Yong Hwa, she proved she wasn't to be dismissed, that she was legit.

Choi Jong Hun, the leader of FNC's idol group FT Island, is currently finishing up promotions for their 4th Korean album "Five Treasure Box". Known for his impressive guitar and piano playing skills and flower boy face, he is showing the world that he can hold his own as a lyricist and composer as well.

Two talented young artists in their prime. Promoting under the same company. They're bound to run into each other at events and such.

But I wonder if their fans, especially Jong Hun's fans, would feel so comfortable? In a tweet Saturday, November 3rd, Jong Hun tweeted a picture of himself with Juniel.

"Pretty as always" Juniel and Choi Jong Hun

From what I could tell (translation and straight reading), he was complimenting Juniel by calling her "pretty". To which some fans responded with "you're an idiot", "Jong Hun...I will not let this go". Implying that his fans were uncomfortable with the closeness of the two in the pic.

On one note, they do make a fairly cute couple. On another note....well, Jong Hun...I can't say it's the smartest thing he has done. He doesn't have as much of a friendly reputation that CNBlue's Yong Hwa does. Because of his handsome looks, he's known as more the ladykiller. I can see why his fans wouldn't exactly be supportive. Jong Hun doesn't tweet pictures with women very often. In fact, I can only remember one instance within the past year and even then, fans tweeted back "ack! You're so close??" and "why are you close to each other?"

Although I agree that stars should be able to have their own lives. I would think by now that he would understand that he is still a very public figure. Even though it may have been a very innocent picture, many fans (including myself at first) may misunderstand at first glance.

I hope this doesn't escalate. Do readers feel the same?

Source: Choi Jong Hun's Twitter

CNBlue Stunned By Fans Awaiting at Airport

The members of CNBlue (minus bassist Lee Jung Shin, who is currently wrapping up a drama) were taken by surprise when they arrived at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday, September 20th.

So were the airport security as they had only anticipated the initial 50 or so fans. But thanks to social networks, more fans flocked to the airport as soon as they knew that the band had arrived. A mass had arrived so fast, more than 400 fans, that security had a hard time escorting the young men safely to their transportation.

For those of you not in the know, South Korean K-PopRock band, CNBlue, is now in London for their concert on Saturday, September 22nd.

Fans and die hard Boices, pronounced as "voices" but beginning with a letter "b", (CNBlue's official fan club) will certainly be in for a treat. If their performance earlier in the United States was any indication, the young men of CNBlue are no ordinary boy band. They actually rock on the stage, actually interact with the audience, and not just "perform". They are the real deal.

I hope they get to perform a lot of Jung Yong Hwa's songs since he's been actively composing since promotions for their album, "Ear Fun", ended earlier this year. But I also hope they'll perform their oldies but goodies such as "Alone" and "Love Girl" for their fans.

I'll be interested to know how many times Leader Jung Yong Hwa screams "make some noise!" to all the attending fans. He seemed to love that expression! I'm sure he's added more expressions since then.

Get ready to rock, London!

Source: AllKpop

For more information on the group, the Korean Times actually wrote up a nice little article. Click here to read it.

CNBlue Going to London!

Photo courtesy of FNC Entertainment

Are you ready London?? Make some noiiise!! As I posted earlier, one of my favorite bands, CNBlue, will be holding it's first concert in London, England on September 22nd. That's this weekend already! How exciting!

The group is getting ready to leave South Korea. I'm sure the fab four has a great concert planned and I hope their fans in Europe mop up whatever tickets are left over.

The guys will be nervous being in a new country and all, so please be kind to them. And don't forget to rock out!

Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun, Lee Jung Shin, Kang Min Hyuk, hope you won't be scared. Have fun, do your best! CNBlue, hwaiting!

Source: AllKpop

CNBlue Members Yong Hwa and Jung Shin feel short?!

Most people would feel short when standing next to the 6'1" Lee Jung Shin and 5'11" Jung Yong Hwa of Korean rock band CNBlue.

But both seemed like the average joe's height after a photo of the two members were tweeted from CNBlue's Official Twitter account.

Both were standing between Korean Olympic volleyball players Kim Yeon Kyung and Yang Hyo Jin (both are over 6 ft. tall). All looked adorable next to each other, except for the fact that the two women had to bend down a bit to take the picture.

It's kind of odd to see since I have never seen Korean volleyball players. I had no idea that they were that tall! And on another note, I knew Yong Hwa had always considered himself short compared to the other members of CNBlue. In an earlier interview, he mentioned that while shooting the cover to their album, "Bluetory", he felt self-conscious since the other group members had to lean back against the wall in order to slouch a little bit. Yong Hwa was the only one standing straight up. But considering that he is 5'11", I think he has nothing to be self-conscious about.

Although the group has been on break for a little while, they certainly seem to be keeping themselves busy.

In fact, be on the lookout for Jung Shin in a drama that will be coming out within the next month or two. I believe it's called "My Daughter Soyoung" and it is said that Jung Shin has been cast as one of the main characters.

For the full article click here.

The members will be heading over to bright ol' London, England for a performance on September 22nd and tickets are now on sale. If you would like the link, please see my post "CNBlue London Concert Tickets on Sale". The link to AEG's site is located near the bottom of my post.

Asian Stars Bulking Up!

I've been noticing trends with the Asian male stars, and mostly Korean since that's what I've been watching a lot. There seems to be a trend favoring bodies that are leaner and sexier.

Where lean and skinny was once considered handsome or pretty, muscular and "cut" (showing muscular definition) seems to now have taken over.

Take for instance one time SS501 leader Kim Hyun Joong. While he was filming the popular K-Drama "Boys Before Flowers" he was lean, a little on the skeletal side and handsomely beautiful. Cut to a few years later and he's seen without shirts showing off his ripped (aka chocolate) abs and defined pecs and biceps.

Another example is CNBlue hottie Jung Yong Hwa. He was Park Shin Hye's affectionate, yet sometimes awkward suitor in the popular drama "You're Beautiful". While filming, he was lean, with slight definition to his arms and chest. Earlier this year, after wrapping up promotions for CNBlue's latest album, "Ear Fun", he tweeted that he would be hitting the gym to bulk himself up. In a recent video posted on AllKPop, he shows off his back in a wife beater (that's a men's tank top in case you haven't hear the term before. It doesn't actually mean that you beat your wife). His back muscles and arms clearly defined as he flexed for the camera.

Lastly is FT Island member's Lee Hong Ki and Choi Jong Hoon. While at a concert, in front of hundreds of their fans, they promise they are going to show them better bodies at a future concert. Jong Hoon and Hong Ki hit the gym and while they were in Thailand, Hong Ki pulls up Jong Hoon's shirt displaying his abs to all their adoring fans. Sadly, I don't think Hong Ki was able to show his set off yet. (sorry ladies!)

My point is, what is the point?? In just my humble opinion these guys looked great before they started to work out. I know they love their fans and it's their job to look good, but honestly, sometimes stars/idols can go overboard. Why do these stars feel like they need to bulk up in order to look more handsome? Weren't they handsome enough before? What? Their  handsome faces, voices or acting weren't enough? And why are we, the fans, encouraging them to change? I hope it's for their own self worth and health. I think that would be ok. But anything other than that, is so unnecessary in my opinion.

These stars shouldn't tamper with what God gave them. They should be grateful they're already handsome. I wish these stars would remember that some fans love them just the way they are.

Want to see an example? Go to part 2 of this post. Tell me, do you think as handsome as these stars are, they need to be bulking up?

By the way, can anyone who reads my post tell me if they can read any of my current posts? I usually post daily, and I think there may be something wrong with my site. Please help me?