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(Excerpt; because the full article is too much of the reporter's fangirl moments instead of reporting on the concert...)
Revealing, the unexpected audiovisual enjoyment
Although I was a little surprised, FTISLAND members are really very easygoing. When they went up on stage, they stood at their respective places, said "Hello, everybody", and then started to sing. It was so fast that the off-stage Pri didn't even have enough time to carefully observe what FT was wearing, what new changes were in place. Starting from Minhwan's first drum beat, those at the venue who were waiting to scream from their throats were momentarily stunned. What song was this? Japanese new single? Some song from their Korean album? A self-written song? Or was it a translated cover? Although they swayed to the music, the pentastick also continually held up high, quite a few Pri looked at each other, their hearts unknowingly filling with self-blaming emotions. (Eg, I'm not a full-time Pri; I've never even heard of this song before. FT, I'm sorry. *cries*)
I don't know who it was who said, "Could it be the new song?", awakening those who were deep in thought, but everyone started to more or less predict FTISLAND's comeback time. FNC's publicity plan was already understood by all the fans: When CNBLUE released an album in Japan, then FTISLAND will do a comeback in Korea. Vice versa. Considering this, the live atmosphere suddenly went into the state of unveiling of a new song, the fans started to seriously inspect this new music. The rhythm was good, the melody catchy; Hongki even rotated his shoulders and performed sexily - it was good! But FTISLAND members totally did not allow the Pri to enjoy; it wasn't even a minute before the song was changed, they took turns teasing the Pri 5 times! 5 times! (COOL: COOL was even teased to tears.) Although there was mild dissatisfaction, (everyone) didn't dare to think much, afraid that this precious minute would be over with a "whoosh"! After the push-and-pull, FTISLAND members finally officially stood on the stage and greeted the Pri. Everyone was so eager to ask what was just sung, their eyes were all shining!
HK: Hello, everyone. Why don't we begin by introducing ourselves like before. From the way I see it, that section of the audience doesn't really seem to know us.
JJ: Nah, they definitely know me.
HK: (glances at Jaejin) The whole of that section doesn't know you, alright!
JJ: Then do they all know you?
HK: That's why I say we should do a self-introduction.
SH: Hello everyone, I am Song Seunghyun who has recently hit the jackpot because of [Jack The Ripper].
JJ: Hello everyone, I am Lee Jaejin who is very famous because of my appearance.
MH: Hello everyone, I am drummer Minhwan.
HK: That's all?
MH: Yeah.
Appreciating, those things which are said to be uncommon
Hongki's earlier talk portion released a piece of important news: Those five songs just performed were new songs recorded in the new album. Seeing that some of the girls were stunned, some were reminscing, and others screaming, FTISLAND members laughed happily. They've already debuted for five years, but FT is still the picture of mischief not unlike kindergartners; because of this little prank they pulled, they were so happy. The three songs,「Life」,「That Person From Shinsadong」and「I'll Love Everything」were sung passionately, the atmosphere gradually moving into a sad story with a rock-and-roll style which was irresistible. I have to say that in "Immortal Song 2", Hongki sang「That Person From Shinsadong」into perfection, an immortal song. Having been through this year's Summer Tour Japan, Hongki's voice seemed to be a little tired, but he still upped his stage at "Immortal Song 2" by 120%, and there were even Pri who cried. Listening to this song live is even sadder than listening to it many times over on the computer. I felt like I could really understand the auntie who stood offstage crying nonstop, and the original teacher who had a pleased expression in his eyes.
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HK: Jonghun, which member do you like most in AOA?
JH: (hesitates) Aiyoh, why are you like this?
SH: Aiyoh, don't you have one?
HK: Do the PRI know? Apparently, it's Mina~
JH: It's not like that.
HK: Then why don't you like Juniel? I like both Juniel and AOA.
JH: FNC Ent will debut even more teams; our PRI will show their support, right?
PRI: (softly) Yes~
All: They're angry! They're angry!
HK: Everyone knows what we did on Twitter, right? To Seunghyun......
PRI: Seunghyun fighting! Seunghyun fighting!
SH: That's right, that's love~
HK: Everyone, please don't be worried about Minhwan; he just likes to stay at home.
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[NEWS-ENG TRANS] FNC artistes, why only release self-produced songs in Japan?
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(Disclaimer: The following article does not reflect the opinions of the translators, and so they do not take any responsibility for the content in the following article.)
Apart from the bonus track, Juniel's 1st regular album release in Japan is entirely made up of self-produced songs. Juniel, CNBLUE and FTISLAND are all artistes belonging to FNC Entertainment.
The purpose of the two bands, CNBLUE and FTISLAND, is to employ self-produced songs as their spindle for activities in Japan. Additionally, CNBLUE, which has debuted for 3 years, only recently released「I'm Sorry」, an album which has this self-produced song as the title. But FTISLAND, up till now, is still promoting and singing songs made by nationally famous composers. Despite this, they are not artistes who have no composing ability, so why is there such a situation?
Firstly, the Japan and local music markets differ from that which is widely accepted- that is the biggest reason. Japan's solo and mainstream (demand) are clearly defined. Whether it is to do solo activities or prioritizing on the mainstream, the processes are all very common. In Japan, the main idea for solo activities, especially for bands, is to make use of club performances to personally interact both ways with fans, the most straightforward approach. At the first live performance, they have to gradually expand their small fanbase, which they meet for the first time, and then interact and get close to the fans. In this way, they can attract fans with the reality of their music: This is what they need to do first. Personally performing in front of the fans only can be a little embarrassing or awkward, but they only need to rely on passion, and that can melt down the fans thoroughly.
In reality, this is one of the ways how Japan popularizes. Compared to the perfect group dances and vocal ability of K-pop artistes, this is why AKB48, which is likened to the standard of an elementary school talent show, would lose its popularity. The Japanese AKB48, instead of the perfect song or dance, appeals more to the audience's attention with their serious and hardworking image.
On the other hand, even if (Korean stars) are rookies, they will meticulously produce songs; never settling for less than a perfect stage.
When self-produced songs pale in comparison to ready-made songs by professional composers, being eliminated early on is an unavoidable situation, provided the judgement is fair.
What the majority accepts is vastly different. In reality, FTISLAND used distinctive rhythms and fast-paced self-produced songs like「Let It Go」and「Neverland」to dominate the Japanese song market.
J-Rock, in the ears of the Japanese majority, is very familiar. From the 90s' X-JAPAN and other mega-stars, this convergence has already become the norm. But to the local majority, this style is naturally unfamiliar. More or less, some semblance of back-datedness is also the truth.
After all, to be able to showcase a more mature musical stance in Korea, as the trend accurately points out, the method to survival is to completely ingest the ability to compose. Composer Kim Do Hoon, who has tailored trendy and popular hits for FTISLAND and CNBLUE, also abides by this similar reason.
In actuality, as aforementioned, apart from CNBLUE's recent new song, these three groups of people have yet to embark on activities for their self-produced songs. So their company uses the same publicity method, allowing the public to recognize that they are ever-hardworking. This is one obstacle which an artiste needs to overcome in order to attain growth.
ORIGINAL URL: http://star.mk.co.kr/v2/view.php?no=171245&year=2013&twit=y
CHINESE TRANSLATIONS BY @ChoiPuha
(Disclaimer: The following article does not reflect the opinions of the translators, and so they do not take any responsibility for the content in the following article.)
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Apart from the bonus track, Juniel's 1st regular album release in Japan is entirely made up of self-produced songs. Juniel, CNBLUE and FTISLAND are all artistes belonging to FNC Entertainment.
The purpose of the two bands, CNBLUE and FTISLAND, is to employ self-produced songs as their spindle for activities in Japan. Additionally, CNBLUE, which has debuted for 3 years, only recently released「I'm Sorry」, an album which has this self-produced song as the title. But FTISLAND, up till now, is still promoting and singing songs made by nationally famous composers. Despite this, they are not artistes who have no composing ability, so why is there such a situation?
Firstly, the Japan and local music markets differ from that which is widely accepted- that is the biggest reason. Japan's solo and mainstream (demand) are clearly defined. Whether it is to do solo activities or prioritizing on the mainstream, the processes are all very common. In Japan, the main idea for solo activities, especially for bands, is to make use of club performances to personally interact both ways with fans, the most straightforward approach. At the first live performance, they have to gradually expand their small fanbase, which they meet for the first time, and then interact and get close to the fans. In this way, they can attract fans with the reality of their music: This is what they need to do first. Personally performing in front of the fans only can be a little embarrassing or awkward, but they only need to rely on passion, and that can melt down the fans thoroughly.
In reality, this is one of the ways how Japan popularizes. Compared to the perfect group dances and vocal ability of K-pop artistes, this is why AKB48, which is likened to the standard of an elementary school talent show, would lose its popularity. The Japanese AKB48, instead of the perfect song or dance, appeals more to the audience's attention with their serious and hardworking image.
On the other hand, even if (Korean stars) are rookies, they will meticulously produce songs; never settling for less than a perfect stage.
When self-produced songs pale in comparison to ready-made songs by professional composers, being eliminated early on is an unavoidable situation, provided the judgement is fair.
What the majority accepts is vastly different. In reality, FTISLAND used distinctive rhythms and fast-paced self-produced songs like「Let It Go」and「Neverland」to dominate the Japanese song market.
J-Rock, in the ears of the Japanese majority, is very familiar. From the 90s' X-JAPAN and other mega-stars, this convergence has already become the norm. But to the local majority, this style is naturally unfamiliar. More or less, some semblance of back-datedness is also the truth.
After all, to be able to showcase a more mature musical stance in Korea, as the trend accurately points out, the method to survival is to completely ingest the ability to compose. Composer Kim Do Hoon, who has tailored trendy and popular hits for FTISLAND and CNBLUE, also abides by this similar reason.
In actuality, as aforementioned, apart from CNBLUE's recent new song, these three groups of people have yet to embark on activities for their self-produced songs. So their company uses the same publicity method, allowing the public to recognize that they are ever-hardworking. This is one obstacle which an artiste needs to overcome in order to attain growth.
ORIGINAL URL: http://star.mk.co.kr/v2/view.php?no=171245&year=2013&twit=y
CHINESE TRANSLATIONS BY @ChoiPuha
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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