CNBLUE and FT Island will soon be expanding their music career in UK, the country considered as the world’s ‘home of bands’ CNBLUE and FT Island are preparing a concert in UK and France early next year. As most music enthusiasts acknowledge, UK is the home of band music having cultivated world-class acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Blur and Muse. Since the recent wave of K-pop is focused on dance music, it will be meaningful that bands, such as CNBLUE and FTISLAND, are now also expanding into the European music market.
This international opportunity is realized through ‘M-Live’ a branded concert produced by CJ E&M. This branded concert will bring solo and joint concerts by Korean artists overseas, engaging them in the international market actively.
Manager Ahn Seck Jun of CJ E&M stated that “we plan to introduce not only idol bands but also various genre bands to Europe and other countries”
CEO Han Sung Ho, of FNC, management agency of CNBLUE and FT Island showed his confidence “Although there is pressure to extend our career overseas, right into the home of band music, on the other hand, I actually did expect this could happen. When I look at our band seniors (Editor’s Note: Those who had been in band music ahead of CNBLUE and FTISLAND), I am confident that Korean band music is not at all behind the world-class standard.“
CJ E&M held a press conference for ‘M-Live’ at M-pop, Times Square in Yongdeungpo, Seoul on November 2, with six music entertainment companies participating: Cube Entertainment (G.NA, B2ST, 4MINUTE), Star Empire (Z:EA, Jewelry), Amoeba Culture (Dynamic Duo), FNC Music (CNBLUE, FT Island), Jungle Entertainment (Drunken Tiger, Leessang) and J-Tune Entertainment (MBLAQ).
Source: Daum
Translated by: CebuNuna@cnbluestorm
Edited by: D@cnbluestorm
Denise
January 12, 2012
when will they go to London and have a concert?I can not wait for that,i am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love Rong He SSSSSSSSSSOOO MUCH
Nohona
November 6, 2011
CN Blue in France yes yes yes!!!
Elena
November 5, 2011
Awesome! But It think both concerts in UK and France should be in a huge place..because there’re so many people in Europe to wanna see them!!!!
This is the happiest new I could received today!
Hissy Missy
November 5, 2011
Omg, omg, OMG!!!! CNBLUE is coming to London! Woooooooooh! I’ve been waiting for them for like forever (which is like 1 year), lol. I love Yonghwa!!!! Can’t wait to see him XD…
Marie
November 4, 2011
Oh.. My.. God.. CNBLUE & FTISLAND in France ?! I think I’m gonna cry :’D
Marie Nicole
November 3, 2011
I love the long hair of Jungshin. He’s so handsome.
choijiwon (@CNyhjhjsmh)
November 3, 2011
미국에도와줬으면..ㅠㅠ 한국돌아가고싶다..
choijiwon (@CNyhjhjsmh)
November 3, 2011
미국은안와요?ㅠㅠ 작년부터미국사는한국보이스인데… 콘서트랑싸인회는당연히못가봤고ㅜㅜ 실제로본적도없거든요… 미국은안오나요?ㅠㅠㅠ.. 얼른 세계적으로유명한밴드가되었으면좋겠어요..! 씨엔블루화이팅♥
happy
November 3, 2011
Congratulations for CNBLUE-FT.Island!!Yes, UK is another home for many great bands.I wish someday, CNBLUE can have collaboration with Coldplay, my two fave bands. Music is universal, so for whatever barriers wil come for both of them just keep trying and trying..i think this will be a great learning opportuniy too. Just like CNBLUE’S sing “I’m gonna try again, try again..back again try it all night..I never give up forever” FIGHTING!!=)
beeichigoo
November 3, 2011
Congrats… I hope CNBLUE n FTISLAND do well *I’m sure they will*
Jennylyn Duyan (@nileenjen)
November 3, 2011
yay! Good news! I love both of them
Fighting! Kepp storming! 
Jennylyn Duyan (@nileenjen)
November 3, 2011
*keep
Keren27
November 3, 2011
This is good news indeed! CNBlue will take London and France by storm!
FT_Anonymous
November 3, 2011
Oh my gosh, Is this for real?! Please tell this is real~ Yay!
FT Island, please come to London!
Lavender Cullen
November 3, 2011
CNBLUE will be well-known all over the world keke!
Gwace
November 3, 2011
Home of the world class acts indeed…the UK that is!xD FT Island..CNBLUE fighting!!!I’m sure it’ll be a wonderful experience for both of them. I do hope that FTIsland meets Muse..woop!
Odiko (@Odiko97)
November 2, 2011
I’m happy that 2nads is getting greater and more skillful and powerful
This 2 bands are same and they’re also from one agency
I think they’re can rewrite history of rock together
So just respect one band and don’t hate other band
Peace
dowotee
November 3, 2011
We love CNBLUE being BOICE. But we know how much love Primadonna love FTISLAND too. And some of us love both being both Primadonna and Boice. They are equally loved in that sense. We respect both!
We do hope for both bands’ success.
Odiko (@Odiko97)
November 2, 2011
I’m sorry but this article has 2 bands
And there is only 1 picture
Is there any reason?
Cuz FTIsland is much better than cnblue 10000000000000%
Okay?
Just stop fans making angry!!!!!!!
dowotee
November 3, 2011
Yes, the reason is that for this particular article, it is CNBLUEStorm reporting the news, so we are technically representing the CNBLUE side. Apologies if this angered you, but I’m sure Primadonna sites probably have this news with FTISLAND as the focus.
If you had meant the original Daum article, we have no control over that, unfortunately.
yong2x0622
November 3, 2011
uhmm..this site is meant for CNBLUE..as simple as that..
shenifa｡ (@BolMaeYong)
November 2, 2011
OMG I’M AT SCHOOL NOW. AND WHEN I SAW THIS I SCREAMED I ALMOST WANTED TO CRY ;__________; FINALLY I CAN SEE THE BOYS LIVE <3
Yinnie Chung (@Yinnie_C)
November 2, 2011
Realist POV: It’s not going to happen. Any one that has a foreign accent singing/signed to a UK label is never going to be successful. Concert. fine. Actually releasing a single here is a dead-end.
I love CNBlue but that’s the way the british industry is.
dowotee
November 3, 2011
It already is happening as they already do have a concert planned. But as far as signing with a record label, we respect your POV. Let’s see how far the wind can take both bands.
Iput
November 2, 2011
OMG, this is a really good news.. We Boices are really happy, can you imagine how excited CNBLUE boys are?! Minhyuk, probably already make a list of places they want to visit
So proud of them…to the top of the world, boys !!
zeniifleur
November 2, 2011
CN Blue en France *_____________*
Masumah
November 2, 2011
Omg I can’t believe it! I think I’m gonna cry!
xxix
November 2, 2011
thrilled!!! FNC boys daebak!!!!
kacchanvoice
November 2, 2011
wow korean band have join concert with western band…cnblue daebak..
39 for trans…
sarah
November 2, 2011
can’t wait to see cnblue in france ;A;
dowotee
November 2, 2011
So excited for you! If you want to be a special agent for us during that time, let us know! We’d love to hear from you.
kamsa
November 2, 2011
Go boys!!! make history happen ^^
CebuNuna
November 2, 2011
Yes, i can make a history in the land of band music. I’m so proud of them.
CebuNuna
November 2, 2011
I made a typo error. I mean CNBLUE can make a history in the home of band music, in UK.
burningvoice
November 2, 2011
“Lee JongHyun: I wanna go to London. London is home of rock ” .. your dream come true Jonghyun^^
CebuNuna
November 2, 2011
Wow, his dream is not that far. It will come true soon.
octahedral24
November 2, 2011
i bet our leader Jung must be very happy !!
I hope they will have a joint stage with McFly…..
CebuNuna
November 2, 2011
CNBLUE can have a joint concert with the band they have been respecting and being a role model for them.