C.N.Blue
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CN Blue stylized as CNBLUE, are 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," said by one of the members. ‘Burning’ represents Lee Jong Hyun, ‘Lovely’ represents Kang Minhyuk, ‘Untouchable’ represents Lee Jung Shin, and ‘Emotional’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on 19 August 2009 in Japan
with the band's first mini album, Now or Never. They were coined as the "2nd FT Island". The group released four teasers for their 1st album Bluetory, starring one member per each of the videos in the sequence of Jonghyun, Minhyuk, Jungshin and lastly, Yonghwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On 14 January, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with the lead single "I'm a Loner" .
. In late September, their original bassist Kwon Kwang Jin left the band and was replaced by Lee Jung Shin later that year. Their second extended play Voice was released in November. Recorded with both English and Japanese tracks, Voice peaked at No. 227 and stayed on the Oricon for two weeks.
. Bluetory was released on January 14, 2010, and stayed at the top of the Gaon Chart
for two weeks. "I'm A Loner" was promoted as the title track. The song peaked at No. 2, solidifying their break into the industry. The group had their first televised live stage on KBS Music Bank
on January 15. Later, on January 29, the group made their first music show chart win on Music Bank.
The group debuted their new reality show "CN Bluetory" on the Korean music channel Mnet
on February 10. In March, the band started preparations for their first full-length album ThankU. It was released on March 20, 2010 with only one new track. The album peaked at No. 90 on the Oricon
charts, their highest position thus far. In April, their official fan club name was announced as BOICE, a combination of "blue" and "voice."
CN Blue headed back to Korea in May and released their next promotional single, "Love Light" , on May 10, 2010. The song peaked at No. 10 on the Korean national chart and foreshadowed their upcoming release. On May 19, their second extended play Bluelove
was released. It was promoted with the track "Love," which charted at No. 2, matching the success the band found earlier with "I'm A Loner." Bluelove peaked at No. 3, but stayed on the chart for many weeks. CN Blue held their comeback stage on M! Countdown
the following day.
After their success in Korea, the band headed back to Japan. They released their first single "The Way" on June 23. For the first time, they charted in the Oricon top 40 at No. 26. The release was followed by "I Don't Know Why" on September 16. The song reached No. 8 on the Oricon Daily Chart, marking the first time the band made it inside the top 10. On the weekly chart, they peaked at No. 15. On the Japanese indie top chart, the band reached number one. The band embarked on a small tour across Japan in order to promote the single.
CN Blue members Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun starred in the Korean movie "Acoustic." They released a song from the OST on October 7 entitled "High Fly" that peaked at No. 98 on the Gaon Chart.
, Fukuoka
, Nagoya and Tokyo
from January 9–16.
FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback in February 2011. However, the release date was later changed to March 21. The teaser was noted for having "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept." CN Blue released their first full-length album FIRST STEP
with the title track "Intuition." Despite the delay, fans couldn't seem to get enough of the fabulous foursome - "Intuition" achieved an all-kill on Korea’s major online music charts. Their album also topped Gaon Chart
for physical album sales that month. They won K-Chart a week after their comeback on Mnet
's M! Countdown
, KBS Music Bank
and SBS Inkigayo
, and for the first time they won triple crown on Music Bank
and M! Countdown
.
After finishing promotions in Korea, CN Blue made a comeback in Japan with the release of their second and last indie album "392" on September 1, 2011. They also announced that they would make their major debut in Japan on October 19, 2011 under the Warner Music Japan label. CN Blue last indie album "392" placed 6th on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart. CN Blue released their major debut single "In My Head" on October 19, 2011 and peaked at No. 3 on the Oricon Daily Chart and No. 4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart with 70,000+ unit sold in first week. In My Head CD Single consist 4 track : In My Head (music by Jung Yong Hwa
, lyrics by Kenji Tamai/Yoshifumi Kanamaru), Mr.KIA (music by Jung Yong Hwa
/RYO, lyrics by Jung Yong Hwa
), Rain of Blessing (music by Lee Jong Hyun
/RYO, lyrics by Kenji Tamai/Kaori Fukano/Keisuke), and instrument version of In My Head. In November, "In My Head" claimed a gold record accreditation according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), meaning that their album sold over 100,000 copies within a month of going on sale.
Jong Hyun
Min Hyuk
Jung Shin
Former member
on Korea cable channel M.net
and Music Bank
on KBS.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band formed in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
(lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lee Jong Hyun
Lee Jong Hyun
Lee Jong Hyun is a South Korean idol, musician and actor. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the South Korean idol band CN Blue, which debuted in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in South Korea. Lee was initially the leader when the band made their debut in Japan...
(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," said by one of the members. ‘Burning’ represents Lee Jong Hyun, ‘Lovely’ represents Kang Minhyuk, ‘Untouchable’ represents Lee Jung Shin, and ‘Emotional’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on 19 August 2009 in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
with the band's first mini album, Now or Never. They were coined as the "2nd FT Island". The group released four teasers for their 1st album Bluetory, starring one member per each of the videos in the sequence of Jonghyun, Minhyuk, Jungshin and lastly, Yonghwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On 14 January, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with the lead single "I'm a Loner" .
2009: Indie boy band in Japan, Now or Never, and Voice
In mid-June 2009, CN Blue began to perform on the streets and in live clubs in Japan. They formally debuted as an indie band on August 19, 2009 with Now or Never. The mini-album was recorded completely in English, and failed to chart on the OriconOricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
. In late September, their original bassist Kwon Kwang Jin left the band and was replaced by Lee Jung Shin later that year. Their second extended play Voice was released in November. Recorded with both English and Japanese tracks, Voice peaked at No. 227 and stayed on the Oricon for two weeks.
2010: Korean debut, ThankU, and other activities
In January, FNC Music unveiled new teaser pictures for CN Blue's debut in South KoreaSouth Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Bluetory was released on January 14, 2010, and stayed at the top of the Gaon Chart
Gaon Chart
The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts...
for two weeks. "I'm A Loner" was promoted as the title track. The song peaked at No. 2, solidifying their break into the industry. The group had their first televised live stage on KBS Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on January 15. Later, on January 29, the group made their first music show chart win on Music Bank.
The group debuted their new reality show "CN Bluetory" on the Korean music channel Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
on February 10. In March, the band started preparations for their first full-length album ThankU. It was released on March 20, 2010 with only one new track. The album peaked at No. 90 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts, their highest position thus far. In April, their official fan club name was announced as BOICE, a combination of "blue" and "voice."
CN Blue headed back to Korea in May and released their next promotional single, "Love Light" , on May 10, 2010. The song peaked at No. 10 on the Korean national chart and foreshadowed their upcoming release. On May 19, their second extended play Bluelove
Bluelove
-Charts and certificates:...
was released. It was promoted with the track "Love," which charted at No. 2, matching the success the band found earlier with "I'm A Loner." Bluelove peaked at No. 3, but stayed on the chart for many weeks. CN Blue held their comeback stage on M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
the following day.
After their success in Korea, the band headed back to Japan. They released their first single "The Way" on June 23. For the first time, they charted in the Oricon top 40 at No. 26. The release was followed by "I Don't Know Why" on September 16. The song reached No. 8 on the Oricon Daily Chart, marking the first time the band made it inside the top 10. On the weekly chart, they peaked at No. 15. On the Japanese indie top chart, the band reached number one. The band embarked on a small tour across Japan in order to promote the single.
CN Blue members Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun starred in the Korean movie "Acoustic." They released a song from the OST on October 7 entitled "High Fly" that peaked at No. 98 on the Gaon Chart.
2011: Re-maintenance, First Step, 392, and In My Head
On January 9, CN Blue released their third Japanese single, Re-maintenance. They started off their 2011 Japanese promotions with a Zepp Tour in 4 cities: OsakaOsaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Fukuoka most often refers to the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture.It can also refer to:-Locations:* Fukuoka, Gifu, a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan* Fukuoka, Toyama, a town in Toyama Prefecture, Japan...
, Nagoya and Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
from January 9–16.
FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback in February 2011. However, the release date was later changed to March 21. The teaser was noted for having "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept." CN Blue released their first full-length album FIRST STEP
First Step (CN Blue album)
First Step is the debut album by the Korean rock band CN Blue. The album was released on March 21, 2011. The song "Intuition" was used as the title track. The album contains twelve songs, four new songs and eight Korean versions of their Japanese songs...
with the title track "Intuition." Despite the delay, fans couldn't seem to get enough of the fabulous foursome - "Intuition" achieved an all-kill on Korea’s major online music charts. Their album also topped Gaon Chart
Gaon Chart
The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts...
for physical album sales that month. They won K-Chart a week after their comeback on Mnet
Mnet
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's M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
, KBS Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
and SBS Inkigayo
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
, and for the first time they won triple crown on Music Bank
Music Bank
- Disc two :-Disc three :-Personnel:*Mark Arm - Assistant vocals on "Right Turn"*Jeff Beck - Graphic Design*Jerry Cantrell - guitar, vocals*Chris Cornell - Assistant guitar, lyrics, vocals on "Right Turn"*Peter Cronin - Photography...
and M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
.
After finishing promotions in Korea, CN Blue made a comeback in Japan with the release of their second and last indie album "392" on September 1, 2011. They also announced that they would make their major debut in Japan on October 19, 2011 under the Warner Music Japan label. CN Blue last indie album "392" placed 6th on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart. CN Blue released their major debut single "In My Head" on October 19, 2011 and peaked at No. 3 on the Oricon Daily Chart and No. 4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart with 70,000+ unit sold in first week. In My Head CD Single consist 4 track : In My Head (music by Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
, lyrics by Kenji Tamai/Yoshifumi Kanamaru), Mr.KIA (music by Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
/RYO, lyrics by Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
), Rain of Blessing (music by Lee Jong Hyun
Lee Jong Hyun
Lee Jong Hyun is a South Korean idol, musician and actor. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the South Korean idol band CN Blue, which debuted in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in South Korea. Lee was initially the leader when the band made their debut in Japan...
/RYO, lyrics by Kenji Tamai/Kaori Fukano/Keisuke), and instrument version of In My Head. In November, "In My Head" claimed a gold record accreditation according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), meaning that their album sold over 100,000 copies within a month of going on sale.
Members
Yong Hwa- Full Name: Jung Yong HwaJung Yong HwaJung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
(정용화) - Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (age 22)
- Position: Leader, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Vocalist, Main Rapper
- Height: 180 cm
- Other: Played Kang Shin Woo in the SBS drama You're BeautifulYou're Beautiful (TV series)He's Beautiful is a South Korean drama about a fictional boy band A.N.Jell and the relationship between its members when a female, posing as her twin brother, joins the group...
and Lee Shin in the MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
drama HeartstringsHeartstrings (TV series)-External links:* *...
. Appeared on the MBC variety show We Got MarriedWe Got MarriedWe Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
with Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
's SeohyunSeohyunSeo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
.
Jong Hyun
- Full Name: Lee Jong HyunLee Jong HyunLee Jong Hyun is a South Korean idol, musician and actor. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the South Korean idol band CN Blue, which debuted in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in South Korea. Lee was initially the leader when the band made their debut in Japan...
(이종현) - Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (age 21)
- Position: Lead Guitarist, Vocalist
- Height: 182 cm
- Other: Acted in the movie Acoustic.
Min Hyuk
- Full Name: Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁)
- Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (age 20)
- Position: Drummer, Backing Vocalist
- Height: 184 cm
- Other: Played Hwang Yeon Doo in the SBS drama It's Okay, Daddy's GirlIt's Okay, Daddy's GirlIt's Okay , Daddy's Girl is a South Korean Drama aired in SBS and broadcasted on November 22, 2010 - January 28, 2011. It starred Moon Chae Won on her first leading after the successful series Brilliant Legacy...
and Yeo Jun Hee in the MBC drama HeartstringsHeartstrings (TV series)-External links:* *...
. Acted in the movie Acoustic. Appeared in Orange CaramelOrange caramelOrange Caramel is a South Korean girl group under the label of Pledis Entertainment. Orange Caramel is a sub-unit from After School....
's "Magic Girl" MV.
Jung Shin
- Full Name: Lee Jung Shin (이정신)
- Date of Birth: September 15, 1991 (age 20)
- Position: Bassist, Rapper, Backing Vocalist
- Height: 187 cm
- Other: Appeared in 4minute4minute4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
's "Heart to HeartHeart to Heart (song)"Heart to Heart" is a song by South Korean girl group 4minute. The song is the first single from their first full-length album, 4minutes Left...
" MV.
Former member
- Kwon Kwang Jin (권광진) - Bassist, Backing Vocalist (2009)
Studio albums
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| JPN Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
KOR Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2010 | Thank U
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| 2011 | First Step First Step (CN Blue album) First Step is the debut album by the Korean rock band CN Blue. The album was released on March 21, 2011. The song "Intuition" was used as the title track. The album contains twelve songs, four new songs and eight Korean versions of their Japanese songs... |
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Extended plays
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| JPN Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
KOR Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2010 | Bluetory
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Singles
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| JPN Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
KOR Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| "The Way" | 26 | — | 392 | ||||||||||
| "I Don't Know Why" | 15 | — | |||||||||||
| 2011 | "Re-maintenance" | 12 | — | ||||||||||
| "In My Head" | 4 | — | |||||||||||
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Promotional singles
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| JPN Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
KOR Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2010 | "I'm a Loner" | — | 2 | Bluetory | |||||||||
| "Love" | — | 2 | Bluelove Bluelove -Charts and certificates:... |
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| 2011 | "Intuition" | — | 1 | First Step | |||||||||
| "Love Girl" | — | 19 | |||||||||||
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Video albums
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| JPN Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
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| 2011 | CN Blue Zepp Tour 2011: Re-maintenance at Zepp Tokyo
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| 2011 | Listen to the CN Blue 1st Live Concert 2010 at Ax-Korea
AI Entertainment AI Entertainment Incorporated is the official Japanese branch company of FNC Music. It was founded in 2009.-External links:* * * *... DVD A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions.... |
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Music videos
| Year | Music video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "I'm a Loner" | |
| "Love" | ||
| 2011 | "Intuition" | |
| "Love Girl" | ||
| "In My Head" |
Awards
| Years | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2010 |
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| 2011 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Best Newcomer Award Cyworld Digital Music Awards Cyworld Digital Awards Which is a Cyworld BGM Blog is a South Korea community site in Korea, "Cyworld" is based on the BGM chart that started in 2006 the first Republic of Korea, No.1 representative of the Digital Music Awards... : Song of the Month (April) ("Intuition") Melon Music Awards The Melon Music Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea. It is known for only calculating digital sales and online votes to judge winners.-Artist of the Year :-Album of the Year :... : 2011 Music Style Best Rock ("Intuition") |
Music Programs
These are collection of CN Blue wins on Korea's televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! CountdownM! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
on Korea cable channel M.net
M.net
M.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
and Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on KBS.
Music Bank
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | January 29 | I'm A Loner |
| 2011 | April 1 | Intuition |
| April 8 | ||
| April 15 |
Inkigayo
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | January 31 | I'm A Loner |
| June 20 | Love | |
| July 4 | ||
| 2011 | April 10 | Intuition |
M! Countdown
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | June 10 | Love |
| July 1 | ||
| 2011 | March 31 | Intuition |
| April 7 | ||
| April 14 |