씨엔블루, 이종현: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

@cnbluegt - Twitter

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More and more of what I'm wearing! I expect ^^ Wu Whoa uh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!!!!!! #CantStop #씨엔블루

CNBLUE Serves Sweet Rock-Pop on ‘Can’t Stop’

The Korean rock quartet return with a new six-track EP boasting a broad range of rock-pop compositions.

After earning its biggest hit on the K-Pop Hot 100 yet last February with the angsty “I’m Sorry,” CNBLUE returns with “Can’t Stop,” which sounds sure to send the rock-pop outfit to the upper rankings of the chart again despite a 180 in sound.

Opening with a tender piano solo by lead vocalist/guitarist Yonghwa, “Can’t Stop” automatically sets a romantic mood despite somber lyrics about losing a lover. The production grows more intricate but keeps its affectionate feel with soft percussion and low bass strums.

Yet once the chorus hits, the vocals, instrumentation and overall energy of the track jump as if the band can’t bear to keep their feelings subdued any longer. The chorus is made up of a stirring, easy-to-shout-along to “Can’t stop me now / Can’t stop me now” melody that perfectly accompanies the energetic declarations.

On the bridge, the guitar licks get harder along with strings are added to the mix leading to a chorus where each member rocks out with his respective instruments.

The music video follows the sonic theme of “Can’t Stop.” It opens with the band on a gloomy music video set, but picks up on the chorus where the boys and their instruments literally jump off the ground — piano and drum set included. All the while, the romantic mood is kept by lovey-dovey scenes of Yonghwa trying to reconnect with his love interest plus the quartet playing on sets adorned with bouquets of flowers and cool-colored lighting.

''Can’t Stop" doubles as the title of CNBLUE’s new EP. The six-song release includes the fiesty rock jam "Diamond Girl," gritty, rock ballad "Cold Love" and gorgeous piano/string composition "Love Is," a more traditional slow-tempo track for ballad fans. Along with "Can’t Stop," standout "Like a Child" is equally accessible and boasts an uplifting melody recalling Coldplay.

CNBLUE recently played a pair of U.S. shows — its first solo shows Stateside — and told Billboard that it hopes “one day we’ll have our own color and our own sound and people will say, ‘Oh, that sounds like CNBLUE.’” Whether singing about heartbreak or love, CNBLUE’s sweet, uplifting take on pop-rock is certainly on its way to becoming instantly recognizable across hemispheres.

CNBLUE will return to America in April with a set at the Open Concert L.A. K-Pop Festival.
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

SBS The Show CNBLUE (Interview & Diamond Girl & Can't Stop) 140225

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M! Countdown - CNBLUE 140227

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CNBLUE - Can't Stop

CNBLUE - Like A Child

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Go! CNBLUE (FULL)

Mnet America proudly presents the full episode of Go! CNBLUE as part of our exclusive Headliner Series where we bring the party to YOU. Mnet America brings you backstage footage from CNBLUE's first solo U.S. tour in cities like NY, CA and Mexico City as well as an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse into their comeback album! This never-before-seen story will show the amazing tour that Yonghwa, Jungshin, Minhyuk and Jonghyuk have spent in the U.S and Mexico!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

CNBLUE - Can't Stop M/V

Saturday, February 22, 2014

BANG BANG CF SKETCH

@MentalShin - Twitter

trans:fizhasan - Photo taken during practice!! Thank you to fans who came to the comeback show recording~ today.. please take care of us!!

Friday, February 21, 2014

Running Man Ep 186 w/ CNBLUE

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'Can’t Stop’ Album Package Preview Image

CNBLUE Facebook Account

Why CNBLUE May Have The Most Successful February Comeback

http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/80601/20140221/cnblue-cnblue-cant-stop-fnc-entertainment-jung-yong-hwa.htm

While Korean entertainment headlines have been dominated by news surrounding the comebacks of 2NE1 and Girls' Generation, CNBLUE has been saturating the media with information regarding Can't Stop. FNC Entertainment's CNBLUE is set to make their comeback with their fifth mini album Can't Stop. CNBLUE were heavily involved in the composition of Can't Stop, with Jung Yonghwa self-composing the title track. While CL has been involved in the production and development of 2NE1's comeback album, CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun, Kang Min Hyuk, and Lee Jung Shin have immersed themselves into the creation of their upcoming release.

Jung Yong Hwa is responsible for the lyrics of five out of six of the songs from Can't Stop with Lee Jonghyun also contributing as a lyricist.

CNBLUE will make their return to the United States on April 12^th as part of a Los Angeles K-Pop festival organized by KBS America, in which includes SHINee and 2PM. In addition to excitement surrounding their music, audiences are excited to see how CNBLUE has incorporated aspects of their 2013 BLUE MOON World Tour into Can't Stop. FNC has revealed the album cover, which features CNBLUE in New York City on the Brooklyn Bridge and also a nighttime shot of the group in Times Square. In conjunction with their album release on February 24th, Mnet America will present Go! CNBLUE. Go! CNBLUE will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the group during their tour in the United States.

As attention remains focused on the impending girl group comebacks, CNBLUE has topped charts for album pre-sales, which will guarantee their success beyond the release of their single. Limited teasers have been released for both 2NE1 and Girls' Generation's impending comebacks, placing more an emphasis on the perceived rivalry than the actual music. As true musicians, CNBLUE has not only incorporated their comeback concept into their upcoming release, but have maintained a focus on the actual music.

CNBLUE will become the subject of a feature which will air on March 2^nd on SBS. Stars of SBS' top programs including The Heirs and You Who Came From The Stars weighed in on their opinion of the album. The Heirs Kim Woo Bin and Park Shin Hye displayed positive reactions to the upcoming release. CNBLUE's Can't Stop will release on February 24^th.