The ALTERNATIVE in the monotonous Korean pop music industry, CNBLUE
CNBLUE, which means CODE NAME BLUE, is a four member band consisting of Lee Jong Hyun (BURNING vocals, guitar), Kang Min Hyuk (LOVELY drums), Lee Jung Shin (UNTOUCHABLE bass guitar, rap) and Jung Yong Hwa (EMOTIONAL leader, vocals, guitar), formed by FNC MUSIC next to FTISLAND. Before making their debut in 2010, they performed on
the streets and in live clubs more than 100 times in Japan and proved themselves by releasing 2 single albums in 2009. In January 2010, CNBLUE made their official debut in South Korea with a mini-album, "BLUETORY", and became number one on the music sites and album sales charts in the first five days due to their remarkable stage manners and singing ability unlike a new group, and announced the birth of the best new artist in 2010. Jung Yong Hwa, a member of CNBLUE, started to gain publicity as an actor by playing Kang Shin Woo in the SBS drama You're Beautiful before debuting in CNBLUE, and also became the permanent MC for many shows and expanded his field in various ways immediately after the debut. Since CNBLUE made their debut in South Korea in 2010, they have showed their potential by having their first Asia tour all sold out as well as holding two domestic concerts. Currently, the members are also appearing in dramas, films and other genres besides music, and creating a new image of Korean bands.
