Saturday, February 26, 2011

CN Blue


CN Blue (Korean씨엔블루), stylized as CNBLUE, is a South Korean indie rock band, which debuted on August 19, 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, Jung Yong Hwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On the January 14, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with lead single "I'm a Loner" (Korean외톨이야).

Members:


Yong Hwa
  • Full Name: Jung Yong Hwa (정용화) (ジョン・ヨンファ鄭容和)
  • Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (age 21)
  • Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Rapper, Rhythm Guitarist
  • Other: Acted in drama "You're Beautiful"

Jong Hyun
  • Full Name: Lee Jong Hyun (이종현) (イ・ジョンヒョン李宗泫)
  • Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (age 20)
  • Position: Lead Guitarist, Vocalist

Min Hyuk
  • Full Name: Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁) (カン・ミンヒョク姜敏赫)
  • Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (age 19)
  • Position: Backing Vocalist, Drummer
  • Other: Acted in drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Daughter"

Jung Shin
  • Full Name: Lee Jung Shin (이정신) (イ・ジョンシン李正信)
  • Date of Birth: September 15, 1991 (age 19)
  • Position: Backing Vocalist, Rapper, Bassist








Co-Ed School


Coed School (Korean남녀공학) is a South Korean 11-member dance/pop group established by Core Contents Media in 2010, consisting of 6 male and 5 female members.[1] They debuted with the single "Too Late" in late September that year.

Members:


Smile Soomi (미소수미)
  • Birth Name: Lee Soo Mi (Hangul: 이수미)
  • Birthday: March 3, 1989 (age 21)
  • Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
  • Former member of group SeeYa.


Star Light Chanmi (별빛찬미)
  • Birth Name: Heo Chan Mi (Hangul: 허찬미)
  • Birthday: April 6, 1992 (age 18)
  • Position: Main Vocalist
  • Former SM trainee and ex-member of the project group that would become Girls' Generation.


One Light Hyoyoung (한빛효영)
  • Birth Name: Ryu Hyo Young (Hangul: 류효영)
  • Birthday: April 22, 1993 (age 17)
  • Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper
  • Her twin sister Hwayoung is from the group T-ara.

One Star Hyewon (한별혜원)
  • Birth Name: Jin Hye Won (Hangul: 진혜원)
  • Birthday: March 6, 1995 (age 15)
  • Position: Vocalist, Rapper


Eun-kyo (은교)
  • Birth Name: Seo Eun Kyo (Hangul: 서은교)
  • Birthday: March 21, 1995 (age 15)
  • Position: Vocalist,
  • Joined on December 31st 2010 as the 11th member.


Rascal Kwangheng (악동광행)
  • Birth Name: Lee Kwang Haeng (Hangul: 이광행)
  • Birthday: January 20, 1990 (age 21)
  • Position: Rapper, Vocalist

Sky Earth Yoosung (천지유성)
  • Birth Name: Kim Jung Woo (Hangul: 김정우)
  • Birthday: May 9, 1990 (age 20)
  • Position: Main Vocalist



Sage Taewoon (지혜태운)
  • Birth Name: Woo Tae Woon (Hangul: 우태운)
  • Birthday: May 11, 1990 (age 20)
  • Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist



Hot Blood Kangho (열혈강호)
  • Birth Name: Park Yong Su (Hangul: 박용수)
  • Birthday: December 14, 1991 (age 19)
  • Position: Rapper, Vocalist

Balance Noori (가온누리)
  • Birth Name: Kang In Oh (Hangul: 강인오)
  • Birthday: March 3, 1993 (age 17)
  • Position: Rapper, Vocalist


Solid Sungmin (알찬성민)
  • Birth Name: Choi Sung Min (Hangul: 최성민)
  • Birthday: December 17, 1995 (age 15)
  • Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper









Brown Eyed Girls


The Brown Eyed Girls (Korean브라운 아이드 걸스), often abbreviated as B.E.G., are a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo,Narsha, and Ga-in. Since debuting in 2006, the group has risen to popularity through a number of hit singles, beginning with 2008's "Love".

Members:


Jea (제아) (b. September 18, 1981 (age 29)), birth name Kim Hyo Jin (김효진), who is preparing for her solo debut in the later half of 2011.

Real Name: 김효진 (Kim Hyo Jin)
Stage Name: Jea (제아)
Position: Leader
Birthday: September 18, 1983
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: Piano
Ideal Guy: Manly guy with comprehension
Favorite Musician: Eric Benet


Miryo (미료) (b. November 2, 1981 (age 29)), birth name Jo Mi Hye (조미혜), who is occasionally featured as a rapper in other singer's songs, and preparing for solo debut in the later half of 2011.

Real Name: 조미혜 (Jo Mi Hae)
Stage Name: Miryo (미료)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: November 2, 1983
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Guitar, Listening to music
Ideal Guy: Guy who is refined and has a great sense of humor
Favorite Musicians: Seo Taiji and Kids, Michael Jackson


Narsha (나르샤) (b. December 28, 1981 (age 29)), birth name Park Hyo Jin (박효진), also debuted as a solo artist with her mini-albumNarsha released on July 7 and her follow up song "Mamma Mia".

Real Name: 박효진 (Park Hyo Jin)
Stage Name: Narcia (나르샤)
Position: Vocal
Birthday: December 28, 1983
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Piano, Collecting CDs
Ideal Guy: Guy with sense
Favorite Musicians: Yoon Mirae (Tasha), Beyonce, In Soonee 


Ga In (가인) (b. September 20, 1987 (age 23)), birth name Son Ga In (손가인), also debuted as a solo artist with her mini-album step 2/4released on October 8, 2010.

Real Name: 손가인 (Son Ga In)
Stage Name: Ga-In (가인)
Position: Vocal
Birthday: September 20, 1987
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Interior designing, Dance, Watching movies
Ideal Guy: Guy that attracts you with one look
Favorite Musician: D-Sound




Bigbang


Big Bang (Korean빅뱅), commonly stylized as BIGBANG, is a South Korean pop boy band. The group's formation was chronicled on the television series Big Bang Documentary, from July to August 2006. The show was also aired online on GomTV and on MTV Korea.Initially a six-member group, one member, SO-1, got eliminated during the airing of the show before the official debut leading to their current line-up.
Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang released several successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean:거짓말Revised RomanizationGeojitmal). The follow-up EPs Hot Issue and Stand Upwere similarly successful.After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from theM.net KM Music Festival and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their materials would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "My Heaven".
By the end of 2009, Big Bang became the most searched artist in South Korea. They also became the first foreign group in Japan to receive the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award for "Best Newcomer", and the first from Korea to receive the Japan Records award.[5] In recent years, the members have branched out to do solo activities: Taeyang and G-Dragon have released solo materials while T.O.P, Daesung and Seungri have started acting.

Members:

Kwon Ji-Yong (Korean: 권지용) (born August 18, 1988), better known by his stage name G-Dragon (Korean: G-드래곤), is a South Korean recording artist and producer. Born and raised inSeoul, South Korea, he was a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment for six years before officially debuting as the leader and one of two rappers for the Korean hip-hop group Big Bang. Since their debut, G-Dragon has been involved with the production of their albums: he composed and wrote several tracks by himself, including "Lies," "Last Farewell," and "Haru Haru."
Following Big Bang's hiatus, G-Dragon released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker (2009), which yielded the number-one single of the same name. The album went on to become one of the most successful albums of the year, garnering sales of over 200,000 copies and winning theMnet Asian Music Awards for Album of the YearHeartbreaker also sparked major controversies for the artist, including accusations of plagiarism when several of his songs were deemed to be similar to that of other artists. After almost a year of hiatus, in which the rapper-singer was also involve in a controversy following complaints of obscenity and suggestive content for his concert Shine A Light, G-Dragon and bandmate T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper.
G-Dragon's influence extends beyond the music industry, having shaped major trends in South Korea. His tight control over his image and artistry have won him praises for his contribution to fashion, and his lyrical contents and composition have garnered him awards.

Choi Seung-hyun (Korean: 최승현), born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage nameT.O.P (Korean: 탑), is a South Korean recording artist and actor. Best known as a member of the Korean boy band Big Bang, he has branched out to act in various dramas and films, including I Am SamIris and 71: Into the Fire.




Dong Young-bae (Hangul: 동영배, Hanja: 董永培, born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (Hangul: 태양, Hanja: 太陽, meaning Solar) or Sol (the Spanish word for Sun), is a South Korean recording artist and entertainer. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12 alongside fellow member and leader G-Dragon. After six years of vocal and dance training he made his debut in 2006 as a member of Big Bang. In 2008, Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot. On July 1, 2010, he released his first full-length album titled Solar.


Daesung (born Kang Daesung 강대성 on April 26, 1989) is a member of South Korean hip hop group Big Bang. Since his debut, he has released solo singles, performed in musicals, and became a member of reality-variety series Family Outing.


Lee Seung-hyun (이승현), known by his stage name Seungri or baobao (승리) (lit. victory), is a member of Korean group Big Bang. Before joining the group, he was a member of a dance team in Gwangju.He first appeared on television on the reality television series Let's Cokeplay: M.Net Battle Shinhwa, a show in which Shinhwa attempted to create a boy band that could be a "second Shinhwa".Although he was noticed for his dance skills, his lack of vocal skills led to him being eliminated. He was later scouted by the record label YG Entertainment and joined the group Big Bang. Although he was initially cut on the ninth episode of the group's documentary series, he was given another chance to impress YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk and succeeded.








Friday, February 25, 2011

B2ST


Beast (Korean비스트, stylized as BEAST or B2ST) is a boy group from South Korea that consists of six members, under Cube Entertainment. The group was originally known as B2ST, an acronym for Boys to Search for Top. However, their name was changed to BEAST (Boys of the EAst Standing Tall) a few days before debut.They released their first mini-album Beast Is The B2ST on October 14, 2009.

Members:


Yoon Doo Joon (born July 4, 1989), more commonly known as Doo Joon, is a South Koreanpop singer, rapper and dancer. He is a member of the Korean boy group Beast.



Hyun Seung (born Jang Hyun Seung; September 3, 1989) is a South Korean dance-pop singer. He is a member of the boy band Beast.


Yong Jun Hyung (born December 19, 1989), more commonly known as Poppin' Dragon orJoker, is a South Korean pop singer, rapper and dancer. He is a member of the Korean boy group Beast.


Yang Yo Seob (born on January 5 1990) more commonly known as Yo Seob, is a South Korean pop singer and dancer. He is a member of the Korean boy group Beast.

AJ (Lee Gi Kwang) was a solo singer under Cube Entertainment, better known by his stage name as "Ace Junior" when he debuted. He released his first Mini Album "First Episode A New Hero" which features the works of the famous composer Brave Brothers. He has now become a member of Beast.


Son Dong Woon (born June 6, 1991), more commonly known as Dong Woon, is a South Korean pop singer and dancer. He is a member of the Korean boy group Beast.