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{{Infobox musical artist
Korean Boy Band
|name = CN Blue
|image = CNBLUE in Thailand.jpg
|caption = CNBLUE in a Press Conference in Bangkok
|Imge_size =
|background = group_or_band
|origin = [[Seoul]], South Korea
|genre = [[Pop rock]], [[power pop]]
|alias = Code Name Blue
|years_active = {{Start date|2009}}–present
|label = [[AI Entertainment|AI]]/[[Victor Entertainment|Victor]] (Japan)<br />[[FNC Music|FNC]]/[[Mnet Media|Mnet]] (South Korea)<br>[[Warner Music]] (Taiwan)<br />[[Universal Records (Philippines)|Universal]] (Philippines)
|current_members = [[Jung Yong Hwa]]<br /> [[Lee Jong Hyun]]<br />Kang Min Hyuk <br /> Lee Jung Shin
|past_members = Kwon Kwang Jin
|website = [http://www.cnblue.co.kr/ Official site]
}}

'''CN Blue''' ({{lang-ko|씨엔블루}}), stylized as '''CNBLUE''', are a South Korean [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Seoul]] in 2009. The band consists of [[Jung Yong Hwa]] (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), [[Lee Jong Hyun]] (lead guitar, vocals), Lee Jung Shin (bass guitar, vocals) and Kang Min Hyuk (drums, vocals). "CN is an abbreviation of ‘Code Name’ while BLUE is an abbreviation of the members’ individual images," said by one of the members. ‘Burning’ represents Lee Jong Hyun, ‘Lovely’ represents Kang Minhyuk, ‘Untouchable’ represents Lee Jung Shin, and ‘Emotional’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on 19 August 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, Yonghwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On 14 January, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with the lead single "I'm a Loner" ({{lang-ko|외톨이야}}).

==History==
===2009: Debut, ''Now or Never'', and ''Voice''===
In mid-June 2009, CN Blue began to perform on the streets and in live clubs in Japan.<ref name="Predebut">{{cite web |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20100921n01741 |title=씨엔블루 "더욱 성장하는 라이브 밴드될 터" |date=September 21, 2010 |language=Korean |trans_title=CN Blue "Further growth as a live band" |work=Nate News |accessdate=October 21, 2010}}</ref> As an [[Independent music|indie band]], they formally debuted on August 19, 2009 with ''Now or Never''. The mini album was recorded completely in English, and failed to chart on the [[Oricon|Japanese national music chart]]. Later, in November, the second extended play was released entitled ''Voice''. ''Voice'' peaked at position 227, and stayed on the Oricon for two weeks, and was recorded mostly in English but also in Japanese. Also that year former Bassist Kwon Kwang Jin left CN Blue in late September after the release of CN Blue's first mini album. Kwang Jin was replaced by Lee Jungshin later that year.

===2010: Korean debut, ''ThankU'', and other activities===
In January, FNC Music unveiled new teaser pictures for CN Blue's debut in [[South Korea]]. ''[[Bluetory]]'' was released on January 14, 2010. It stayed at the top of the [[Gaon Chart]] for two weeks. "I'm a Loner" ({{lang-ko|외톨이야}}) was promoted as the title track. The song peaked at number two, solidifying their break into the industry. The group had their first televised live stage on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'' on January 15. Later, on January 29, the group won their first music show chart win on Music Bank.

The group debuted their new reality show on Korean music channel Mnet, titled "CN Bluetory," on February 10. In March, the band started preparations for their first full length album ''ThankU''. It was released on March 20, 2010, with only one new track. The album peaked at number 90 on the Oricon charts, their highest thus far. Later, in April, their official fanclub name was announced as BOICE, a combination of "blue" and "voice."

CN Blue headed back to Korea in May and released their next promotional single, "Love Light" ({{lang-ko|사랑 빛}}), on May 10, 2010. The song peaked at number 10 on the Korean national chart and foreshadowed their upcoming release. On May 19, the second extended play was released, named ''[[Bluelove]]''. It was promoted with the track "Love," which charted at number 2, matching the success the band found earlier with "I'm a Loner." ''Bluelove'' peaked at number 3, but stayed on the chart for many weeks. CN Blue held their comeback stage on M!Countdown the following day.

After success in Korea, the band headed back to Japan. They released their first single "The Way" on June 23. For the first time, they charted within the Oricon top 40 at number 26. The release was followed by "I Don't Know Why" on September 16 the same year. The song reached number eight on the Oricon daily chart, marking the first time the band made it inside the top 10. On the weekly chart, they peaked at number 15. On the Japanese indie top chart, the band reached number one.<ref name="I Don't Know Why chart">{{cite web |url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/Entertain/KpopNews/view.html?No=13081 |title=CNBLUE and Kara, Reaching New Heights on the Oricon Charts |date=September 30, 2010 |work=KBS Global |publisher=KBS |accessdate=October 21, 2010}}</ref> The band embarked on a small tour across Japan in order to promote the single.<ref name="I Don't Know Why tour">{{cite web |url=http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=2010090211454953801&linkid=4&newssetid=1352 |title=씨엔블루, 日서 새 싱글내고 라이브 투어 |trans_title=CNBLUE, live tour for new single |date=September 2, 2010 |work=Yahoo! Korea |publisher=Yahoo! |language=Korean |accessdate=October 21, 2010}}</ref>

CN Blue members Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun will star in the Korean movie "Acoustic." They released a song from the OST on October 7 entitled "High Fly" that peaked at number 98 on the Gaon Chart.<ref name="High Fly Gaon">{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=High+Fly&x=53&y=8 |title=Gaon Chart Search: High Fly |accessdate=October 29, 2010 |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |language=Korean}}</ref>

===2011: ''Re-maintenance'' and ''First Step''===
On January 9, they released their 3rd Japanese single, Re-maintenance. They started off their 2011 Japanese promotions with a Zepp Tour in 4 cities: Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo from January 9–16.<ref name="2011 Zepp Tour">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201101061215521001&search=title&searchstring=%BE%BE%BF%A3%BA%ED%B7%E7 |title=씨엔블루 일본콘서트 매진 행진, 뜨거운 인기 입증 |trans_title=CNBLUE Japanese tour completely sold out |work=Newsen |date=January 6, 2011 |accessdate=January 9, 2011}}</ref>

[[FNC Music]], their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback for February in 2011.<ref name="feb comeback">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvk.com/2011/02/15/cn-blue-to-comeback-in-february/ |title=CN Blue To Comeback In February! |first=Sunny |last=Kim |date=February 15, 2011 |accessdate=March 19, 2011 |work=MTVK |publisher=Viacom International Inc}}</ref> However, it was later changed to a March 21 release date.<ref name="new release date">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvk.com/2011/02/28/cn-blue-begins-the-countdown-to-their-new-album-with-a-teaser-image/ |title=CN Blue Begins The Countdown To Their New Album With A Teaser Image! |first=Sunny |last=Kim |date=February 28, 2011 | accessdate=March 19, 2011 |work=MTVK |publisher=Viacom International Inc}}</ref> The teaser was noted for having a "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept."<ref name="first step teaser">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvk.com/2011/03/06/cn-blue-zea-and-girls-day-release-comeback-teasers/ |title=CN Blue, ZE:A, And Girl's Day Release Comeback Teasers! |first=Sunny |last=Kim |date=March 6, 2011 |accessdate=March 19, 2011 |work=MTVK |publisher=Viacom International Inc}}</ref>

==Members==
;Yong Hwa
*'''Full Name:''' [[Jung Yong Hwa]] (정용화) ({{lang|ja|ジョン・ヨンファ}}, {{lang|zh|鄭容和}})
*'''Date of Birth:''' {{birth date and age|1989|06|22|22}}
*'''Position:''' Leader, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Vocalist, Main Rapper
*'''Height:''' 180&nbsp;cm
*'''Other:''' Acted in SBS drama "[[You're Beautiful (TV series)|You're Beautiful]]" and MBC drama "[[Heartstrings (TV series)]]". Appeared on Variety Show "[[We Got Married]]".
;Jong Hyun
*'''Full Name:''' [[Lee Jong Hyun]] (이종현) ({{lang|ja|イ・ジョンヒョン}}, {{lang|zh|李宗泫}})
*'''Date of Birth''': {{birth date and age|1990|05|15|21}}
*'''Position:''' Lead Guitarist, Vocalist
*'''Height:''' 182&nbsp;cm
*'''Other:''' Acted in movie "Acoustic".

;Min Hyuk
*'''Full Name:''' Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁) ({{lang|ja|カン・ミンヒョク}}, {{lang|zh|姜敏赫}})
*'''Date of Birth:''' {{birth date and age|1991|06|28|20}}
*'''Position:''' Drummer, Backing Vocalist
*'''Height:''' 184&nbsp;cm
*'''Other:''' Acted in SBS drama "[[It's Okay, Daddy's Girl]]", movie "Acoustic", Orange Caramel's Magic Girl Music Video and MBC drama "[[Heartstrings (TV series)]]".

;Jung Shin
*'''Full Name:''' Lee Jung Shin (이정신) ({{lang|ja|イ・ジョンシン}}, {{lang|zh|李正信}})
*'''Date of Birth:''' {{birth date and age|1991|09|15|20}}
*'''Position:''' Bassist, Rapper, Backing Vocalist
*'''Height:''' 187&nbsp;cm
*'''Other:''' Acted in [[4Minute]]'s Heart to Heart Music Video.

;Former member
* Kwon Kwang Jin (권광진) - Bassist, Backing Vocalist (2009)

==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details
! colspan="2" | Peak<br />positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" |Sales
|-
! style="width:2.5em;" |<small>'''[[Oricon|JPN]]'''<br /><ref name="oricon albums">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/488826/ranking/cd_album/ |title=ＣＮＢＬＵＥのアルバム売り上げランキング |language=Japanese |trans_title=CN Blue album sales rankings |work=Oricon Style |publisher=Oricon Inc |accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref></small>
! style="width:2.5em;" |<small>'''[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]'''<br /><ref name="gaon">{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=%EC%94%A8%EC%97%94%EB%B8%94%EB%A3%A8&x=19&y=11 |title=검색결과 - 씨엔블루 |language=Korean |trans_title=Search Results - CN Blue |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref></small>
|-
| 2010
|align="left"|'''''Thank U'''''
* Released: March 20, 2010
* Label: [[AI Entertainment]]
* Language: [[English language|English]], [[Japanese language|Japanese]]
| 90
| —
|
|-
| 2011
|align="left"|'''''First Step'''''<ref name="first step album">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201102280931141002&search=title&searchstring=%BE%BE%BF%A3%BA%ED%B7%E7 |title=씨엔블루 3월21일 컴백 확정…흑백 티저 속 시크돌 완벽변신 |language=Korean |trans_title=CN Blue's comeback confirmed to be March 21, black and white teaser shows complete transformation |author=Lee, Su-yeon |date=February 28, 2011 |accessdate=March 13, 2011 |work=Newsen |publisher=Newsen}}</ref>
* Released: March 21, 2011
* Label: [[FNC Music]]
* Language: [[Korean language|Korean]]
| 16
| 1
|
* [[Japan|JPN]]: 4,604<ref name="japan cnblue">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/more/2 |title=Oricon Weekly Album Sales}}</ref>
* [[South Korea|KOR]]: 93,059+<ref name="100,000 copies">{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/gaon-chart-unveils-the-best-singles-and-albums-for-first-half-of-2011 |title=Gaon Chart unveils the best singles and albums for first half of 2011! |work=Allkpop.com |date=July 7, 2011 |accessdate=July 7, 2011}}</ref>
|-
|colspan="14"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}

===Extended plays===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details
! colspan="2" | Peak<br />positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" |Sales
! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" |[[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
|-
! style="width:2.5em;"| <small>'''[[Oricon|JPN]]'''<br /><ref name="oricon albums" /></small>
! style="width:2.5em;"| <small>'''[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]'''<br /><ref name="gaon" /></small>
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2009
|align="left"|'''''Now or Never'''''
* Released: August 19, 2009
* Label: [[AI Entertainment]]
* Language: [[English language|English]]
|—
|—
|
|
|-
|align="left"|'''''Voice'''''
* Released: November 25, 2009
* Label: AI Entertainment
* Language: English, [[Japanese language|Japanese]]
|227
|—
|
|
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2010
|align="left"|'''''[[Bluetory]]'''''
* Released: January 14, 2010
* Label: [[FNC Music]]
* Language: [[Korean language|Korean]]
|—
|1
|
* [[South Korea|KOR]]: 91,380+<ref name="Korean sales 2010">{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/notice/view.gaon?idx=36 |title=2010년 가온차트 부문별 Top 100위 |language=Korean |trans_title=2010 Gaon Chart Top 100 Ranking |date=February 8, 2011 |accessdate=March 13, 2011 |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association}}</ref>
* [[Republic of China|TWN]]: 10,000<ref name="Taiwanese sales">{{cite web |url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/Entertain/KpopNews/view.html?page=1&No=13047 |title=CNBLUE Goes Double Platinum in Taiwan |work=KBS Global |publisher=KBS |date=September 23, 2010 |accessdate=October 22, 2010}}</ref>
|
* [[Republic of China|TWN]]: Platinum<ref name="Taiwanese sales" />
|-
|align="left"|'''''[[Bluelove]]'''''
* Released: May 19, 2010
* Label: FNC Music
* Language: Korean
|—
|3
|
* KOR: 91,071+<ref name="Korean sales 2010" />
* TWN: 10,000<ref name="Taiwanese sales" />
|
* TWN: Platinum<ref name="Taiwanese sales" />
|-
|align="center"|2011
|align="left"|'''''First Step +1 Thank You'''''
* Released: April 26, 2011
* Label: FNC Music
* Language: Korean
|—
|—
|
* KOR: 29,723
|-
|colspan="14"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Single
! colspan="2" | Peak<br />positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:9em;" |Album
|-
! style="width:2.5em;"|<small>'''[[Oricon|JPN]]'''<br /><ref name="oricon singles">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/488826/ranking/cd_single/ |title=ＣＮＢＬＵＥのシングル売り上げランキング |language=Japanese |trans_title=CN Blue single sales rankings |work=Oricon Style |publisher=Oricon Inc |accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref></small>
! style="width:2.5em;"|<small>'''[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]'''<br /><ref name="gaon" /></small>
|-
|rowspan="3"|2010
|-
|align="left"|"The Way"
|26
|—
|rowspan="3"|''First Step''
|-
|align="left"|"I Don't Know Why"
|15
|—
|-
|2011
|align="left"|"Re-maintenance"
|12
|—
|-
|colspan="14"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}

===Promotional singles===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Promotional single
! colspan="2" | Peak<br />positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:9em;" |Album
|-
! style="width:2.5em;"|<small>'''[[Oricon|JPN]]'''<br /><ref name="oricon singles"/></small>
! style="width:2.5em;"|<small>'''[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]'''<br /><ref name="gaon" /></small>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2010
|align="left"|"I'm a Loner"
|—
|2
|''[[Bluetory]]''
|-
|align="left"|"Love"
|—
|2
|''[[Bluelove]]''
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011
|align="left"|"Intuition"
|—
|1
|rowspan="2"|''First Step''
|-
|align="left"|"Love Girl"
|—
|19
|-
|colspan="14"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}

==Videos==
===Video albums===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details
! Peak positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" |Sales
|-
! <small>'''[[Oricon|JPN]]'''<br /><ref name="oricon dvd">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/488826/ranking/dvd/ |title=ＣＮＢＬＵＥのDVD売り上げランキング |language=Japanese |trans_title=CN Blue DVD sales rankings |work=Oricon Style |publisher=Oricon Inc |accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref></small>
|-
|2011
|align="left"|'''''Listen to the CN Blue'''''
* Released: February 9, 2011
* Label: [[AI Entertainment]]
* Format: [[DVD]]
| 5
|
|-
|colspan="14"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! style="width:18em;" | Music video
! style="width:9em;" | Director
|-
|rowspan="2"|2010
|align="left"|"I'm a Loner"
|
|-
|align="left"|"Love"
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011
|align="left"|"Intuition"
|
|-
|align="left"|"Love Girl"
|
|}

==Tours==
* Listen to the CN Blue (2010)
* Zepp Tour 2011 - "Re-maintenance" (2011)

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
!Years
!Awards
|-
|align="center"| 2010
|
*[[Cyworld Digital Music Awards]]: Rookie of the Month (January) ("I'm A Loner")
*GaOn Charts Awards: Rookie Award
*Style Icon Awards: New Style Icon, Singer<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/winners-at-the-2010-style-icon-awards Winners at the 2010 Style Icon Awards]</ref>
*[[M.net Asian Music Awards]] : Male Rookie Award<ref name="CBS">[http://www.cbs.co.kr/nocut/Show.asp?IDX=1646897 CBS News]. CBS. Retrieved November 28, 2010.</ref>
*25th [[Golden Disk Awards]] : Digital Music Bonsang ("I’m A Loner")<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/winners-from-the-25th-golden-disk-awards Winners from the 25th Golden Disk Awards]</ref>
* 2nd [[Melon Music Awards]]: Best New Artist<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/winners-from-the-2010-melon-music-awards Winners from the 2010 Melon Music Awards]</ref>
* 2nd [[Melon Music Awards]]: 2010 TOP
|-
|align="center"| 2011
|
*20th [[Seoul Music Awards]]: Best Newcomer Award<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/winners-from-the-20th-high1-seoul-music-awards Winners from the 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards]</ref>
*[[Cyworld Digital Music Awards]]: Song of the Month (March) ("Intuition")
|}

==Music Programs==
These are collection of CN Blue wins on Korea's televised music shows. [[Inkigayo]] is aired on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]], [[M! Countdown]] on Korea cable channel [[M.net]] and [[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]] on [[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]].

===Music Bank===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! width="70"|Year
! width="100"|Date
! width="200"|Song
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|2010
|align="center"|January 29
|align="center"|I'm A Loner
|-
|align="center" rowspan="3"|2011
|align="center"|April 1
|align= "center" rowspan=3|Intuition
|-
|align="center"|April 8
|-
|align="center"|April 15
|}

===Inkigayo===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! width="70"|Year
! width="100"|Date
! width="200"|Song
|-
|align="center" rowspan="3"|2010
|align="center"|January 31
|align="center"|I'm A Loner
|-
|align="center"|June 20
|align="center" rowspan="2"|Love
|-
|align="center"|July 4
|-
|align="center" rowspan="1"|2011
|align="center"|April 10
|align="center"|Intuition
|}

===M! Countdown===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! width="70"|Year
! width="100"|Date
! width="200"|Song
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2010
|align="center"|June 10
|align="center" rowspan="2"|Love
|-
|align="center"|July 1
|-
|align="center" rowspan="3"|2011
|align="center"|March 31
|align="center" rowspan="3"|Intuition
|-
|align="center"|April 7
|-
|align="center"|April 14
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnblue.co.kr Official Website] {{ko icon}}
* [http://blog.oricon.co.jp/cnblue Official blog] {{jp icon}}
* [http://www.cnblue.jp/cnblue/jp/index.php Official site] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.myspace.com/cnbluejp Official Myspace]

{{CN Blue}}
{{Mnet Media}}

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CN Blue
CNBLUE in a Press Conference in Bangkok
CNBLUE in a Press Conference in Bangkok
Background information
Also known asCode Name Blue
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop rock, power pop
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsAI/Victor (Japan)
FNC/Mnet (South Korea)
Warner Music (Taiwan)
Universal (Philippines)
MembersJung Yong Hwa
Lee Jong Hyun
Kang Min Hyuk
Lee Jung Shin
Past membersKwon Kwang Jin
WebsiteOfficial site

CN Blue (Korean: 씨엔블루), stylized as CNBLUE, are a South Korean rock band formed in Seoul in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong Hwa (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lee Jong Hyun (lead guitar, vocals), Lee Jung Shin (bass guitar, vocals) and Kang Min Hyuk (drums, vocals). "CN is an abbreviation of ‘Code Name’ while BLUE is an abbreviation of the members’ individual images," said by one of the members. ‘Burning’ represents Lee Jong Hyun, ‘Lovely’ represents Kang Minhyuk, ‘Untouchable’ represents Lee Jung Shin, and ‘Emotional’ represents Jung Yong Hwa. Debuted on 19 August 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, Yonghwa on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13 January respectively. On 14 January, CN Blue debuted their first mini-album with the lead single "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야).

History

2009: Debut, Now or Never, and Voice

In mid-June 2009, CN Blue began to perform on the streets and in live clubs in Japan.[1] As an indie band, they formally debuted on August 19, 2009 with Now or Never. The mini album was recorded completely in English, and failed to chart on the Japanese national music chart. Later, in November, the second extended play was released entitled Voice. Voice peaked at position 227, and stayed on the Oricon for two weeks, and was recorded mostly in English but also in Japanese. Also that year former Bassist Kwon Kwang Jin left CN Blue in late September after the release of CN Blue's first mini album. Kwang Jin was replaced by Lee Jungshin later that year.

2010: Korean debut, ThankU, and other activities

In January, FNC Music unveiled new teaser pictures for CN Blue's debut in South Korea. Bluetory was released on January 14, 2010. It stayed at the top of the Gaon Chart for two weeks. "I'm a Loner" (Korean: 외톨이야) was promoted as the title track. The song peaked at number two, solidifying their break into the industry. The group had their first televised live stage on KBS Music Bank on January 15. Later, on January 29, the group won their first music show chart win on Music Bank.

The group debuted their new reality show on Korean music channel Mnet, titled "CN Bluetory," on February 10. In March, the band started preparations for their first full length album ThankU. It was released on March 20, 2010, with only one new track. The album peaked at number 90 on the Oricon charts, their highest thus far. Later, in April, their official fanclub name was announced as BOICE, a combination of "blue" and "voice."

CN Blue headed back to Korea in May and released their next promotional single, "Love Light" (Korean: 사랑 빛), on May 10, 2010. The song peaked at number 10 on the Korean national chart and foreshadowed their upcoming release. On May 19, the second extended play was released, named Bluelove. It was promoted with the track "Love," which charted at number 2, matching the success the band found earlier with "I'm a Loner." Bluelove peaked at number 3, but stayed on the chart for many weeks. CN Blue held their comeback stage on M!Countdown the following day.

After success in Korea, the band headed back to Japan. They released their first single "The Way" on June 23. For the first time, they charted within the Oricon top 40 at number 26. The release was followed by "I Don't Know Why" on September 16 the same year. The song reached number eight on the Oricon daily chart, marking the first time the band made it inside the top 10. On the weekly chart, they peaked at number 15. On the Japanese indie top chart, the band reached number one.[2] The band embarked on a small tour across Japan in order to promote the single.[3]

CN Blue members Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jong Hyun will star in the Korean movie "Acoustic." They released a song from the OST on October 7 entitled "High Fly" that peaked at number 98 on the Gaon Chart.[4]

2011: Re-maintenance and First Step

On January 9, they released their 3rd Japanese single, Re-maintenance. They started off their 2011 Japanese promotions with a Zepp Tour in 4 cities: Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo from January 9–16.[5]

FNC Music, their entertainment agency in South Korea, released teasers for a CN Blue comeback for February in 2011.[6] However, it was later changed to a March 21 release date.[7] The teaser was noted for having a "more of the same departure from their pop rock sound into a heavier concept."[8]

Members

Yong Hwa
  • Full Name: Jung Yong Hwa (정용화) (ジョン・ヨンファ, 鄭容和)
  • Date of Birth: (1989-06-22) June 22, 1989 (age 35)
  • Position: Leader, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Vocalist, Main Rapper
  • Height: 180 cm
  • Other: Acted in SBS drama "You're Beautiful" and MBC drama "Heartstrings (TV series)". Appeared on Variety Show "We Got Married".
Jong Hyun
  • Full Name: Lee Jong Hyun (이종현) (イ・ジョンヒョン, 李宗泫)
  • Date of Birth: (1990-05-15) May 15, 1990 (age 34)
  • Position: Lead Guitarist, Vocalist
  • Height: 182 cm
  • Other: Acted in movie "Acoustic".
Min Hyuk
  • Full Name: Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁) (カン・ミンヒョク, 姜敏赫)
  • Date of Birth: (1991-06-28) June 28, 1991 (age 33)
  • Position: Drummer, Backing Vocalist
  • Height: 184 cm
  • Other: Acted in SBS drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl", movie "Acoustic", Orange Caramel's Magic Girl Music Video and MBC drama "Heartstrings (TV series)".
Jung Shin
  • Full Name: Lee Jung Shin (이정신) (イ・ジョンシン, 李正信)
  • Date of Birth: (1991-09-15) September 15, 1991 (age 33)
  • Position: Bassist, Rapper, Backing Vocalist
  • Height: 187 cm
  • Other: Acted in 4Minute's Heart to Heart Music Video.
Former member
  • Kwon Kwang Jin (권광진) - Bassist, Backing Vocalist (2009)

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak
positions 		Sales
JPN
[9] 		KOR
[10]
2010 Thank U 90 —
2011 First Step[11] 16 1
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Extended plays

Year Album details Peak
positions 		Sales Certifications
JPN
[9] 		KOR
[10]
2009 Now or Never — —
Voice
  • Released: November 25, 2009
  • Label: AI Entertainment
  • Language: English, Japanese
 227 —
2010 Bluetory — 1
Bluelove
  • Released: May 19, 2010
  • Label: FNC Music
  • Language: Korean
 — 3
2011 First Step +1 Thank You
  • Released: April 26, 2011
  • Label: FNC Music
  • Language: Korean
 — —
  • KOR: 29,723
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Year Single Peak
positions 		Album
JPN
[16] 		KOR
[10]
2010
"The Way" 26 — First Step
"I Don't Know Why" 15 —
2011 "Re-maintenance" 12 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

Year Promotional single Peak
positions 		Album
JPN
[16] 		KOR
[10]
2010 "I'm a Loner" — 2 Bluetory
"Love" — 2 Bluelove
2011 "Intuition" — 1 First Step
"Love Girl" — 19
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videos

Video albums

Year Album details Peak positions Sales
JPN
[17]
2011 Listen to the CN Blue 5
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Music videos

Year Music video Director
2010 "I'm a Loner"
"Love"
2011 "Intuition"
"Love Girl"

Tours

  • Listen to the CN Blue (2010)
  • Zepp Tour 2011 - "Re-maintenance" (2011)

Awards

Years Awards
2010
2011

Music Programs

These are collection of CN Blue wins on Korea's televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! Countdown on Korea cable channel M.net and Music Bank on KBS.

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2010 January 29 I'm A Loner
2011 April 1 Intuition
April 8
April 15

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2010 January 31 I'm A Loner
June 20 Love
July 4
2011 April 10 Intuition

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2010 June 10 Love
July 1
2011 March 31 Intuition
April 7
April 14

References

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  2. ^ "CNBLUE and Kara, Reaching New Heights on the Oricon Charts". KBS Global. KBS. September 30, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "씨엔블루, 日서 새 싱글내고 라이브 투어". Yahoo! Korea (in Korean). Yahoo!. September 2, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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  8. ^ Kim, Sunny (March 6, 2011). "CN Blue, ZE:A, And Girl's Day Release Comeback Teasers!". MTVK. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
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  11. ^ Lee, Su-yeon (February 28, 2011). "씨엔블루 3월21일 컴백 확정…흑백 티저 속 시크돌 완벽변신". Newsen (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 13, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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  15. ^ a b c d "CNBLUE Goes Double Platinum in Taiwan". KBS Global. KBS. September 23, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
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  18. ^ Winners at the 2010 Style Icon Awards
  19. ^ CBS News. CBS. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  20. ^ Winners from the 25th Golden Disk Awards
  21. ^ Winners from the 2010 Melon Music Awards
  22. ^ Winners from the 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards
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