FT. Island (에프티 아일랜드 ) or Five Treasure Island is a 5 young boy band from Korea. FT Island stands for ‘Five Treasure Island’, each of the five members being a treasure. The band’s official color is sunshine yellow, and their fans carry yellow flags known as “pentasticks.” Their debut album, Cheerful Sensibility, made the sixth best-selling album of 2007 in South Korea. Their official fanclub is “Primadonna”.

FT Island consists of Lee Hongki (Main Vocal), Lee Jae Jin (Bass, Vocal, Rap), Choi Jong Hun (Leader, Guitar, Keyboard), Choi Min Hwan (Drums), Song Seung Hyun (Guitar, Vocal, Rap). Their former members was Oh Wonbin.

FT Island History

F.T Island formed by the teenagers who love in cords and melody, and 5 members have different characters. F.T Island is not A boy band but they are a instrumental band and they really want to show their ability in Music much more than their looks.

Their first reality show program was boardcasted on 13th March @ M.net. And the concept of the show is “To Sell Good looking Guys which they’re the boys in girl’s dream” or “Wanna Be Your Boyfriend”.

By Voting at http://M.net.com/ftisland to see whom gonna be the most wanted guy from the girls

After the show broadcasted for 10 minutes, there was 100 of girls posted their photos to M.net F.T Island because all of them want to be F.T Island’s Girlfriends.

FT Island Debut

FT Island Debut on M!Countdown
F.T. Island’s first album was scheduled to be released commercially in May 2007. However, instead of releasing the album as planned, all of the members appeared on a television program called “Dugeun Dugeun Yeochinmandeulgi” (Korean: 두근두근 여친만들기) on the Korean television channel MNet. The program title is officially translated by MNet as “Wanna Be My Girlfriend?” although “두근두근” refers to the sound a heart makes. The band also performed on stage live at Rolling Hall and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong in Seoul on May 27, 2007. On June 7, 2007 F.T. Island performed their debut song on the music television program M!Countdown. They received their first #1 M!Countdown and beat other top artists such as Dynamic Duo and Fly To The Sky just 2 weeks after debuting.

Rumors had been circulating that speculated that member Oh Won Bin would be leaving the group. On January 28, 2009, the rumors were confirmed as it was announced that he would indeed be leaving the group and would soon be replaced. It was announced a day later that F&C trainee Song Seung Hyun would be joining F.T. Island as a guitarist and backup vocalist, and that an album would be released in February.In the weekend of the 6th week, the Music Video of their Mini-Album title song “Bad Woman” was revealed online. They performed on SBS Inkigayo. Two days later was the official release date of the Mini-Album Jump Up.

FT Island in Japanese Album

Extending oversea, F.T. Island’s Japanese debut album, Prologue of FT Island, was released on June 7, 2008, which yielded the airplay song “Soyogi”. The album consists of 8 songs, 2 of which are newer versions of the original songs “FT Island” and “Primadonna”. The last track, “Always Be Mine,” is an English version of “First Kiss,” though the lyrics are different than the Korean version. Music videos were also released for “Soyogi” and “Friendship”.

FT Island single “I Hope”

On July 16, 2009, FT Island released their album “Vol. 3 Cross & Change”. The lead single, “I Hope,” was released on July 16. After activities and South Korea ended, F.T. Island flew back to Japan to release their third Japanese single, “Raining,” on October 21, 2009. A music video of the title track of the single was also release. Member Choi Jonghun also played the piano for the title song instead of the usual guitar.

FT Island in Manila for concert

Members of the all-boy South Korean band “FTIsland” (Five Treasure Island) are now in Manila for a one-night only concert dubbed as “FTIsland Manila 2010 Showcase”.

The event will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall on March 6 (Saturday).

Aside from the concert, the band will also promote the Korean hit television series “He’s Beautiful,” which will air on ABS-CBN soon.

The drama “He’s Beautiful” stars FTIsland’s lead vocalist Lee Hong Ki.

Formed in 2007, “FTIsland” is composed of Choi Jong Hoon, Choi Min Hwan, Song Seung Hyun, and Lee Jae Jinas.

The Korean singers are expected to entertain their Filipino fans and supporters with their hits “Love Sick,” “Soyogi,” “FT Island,” and “Primadonna”.

Before the concert, the band gave Filipino fans a taste of their talents as they performed on media partner ABS-CBN’s hit talent-variety show “Showtime.”

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FT Island Members Profile and Photos :

Korean Name: 이 홍기
Name: Lee Hong Ki
Position: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: 2nd March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Smile
Talents: Singing, Playing Soccer
Hobbies: Singing, Listening to music, Soccer, Internet, Cooking
For His Future Love: “Let’s try our best, if I can’t do well, please understand & forgive me”

Korean Name: 최 종 훈
Name: Choi Jong Hun
Position: Leader, Guitar & Piano
Nickname: Sexy Jonghun
D.O.B: 7th March 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Nose
Talents: Piano
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: “I’ll buy something for you, may I? What do you want?”

Korean Name: 이 재 진
Name: Lee Jae Jin
Position: Bass Guitar
Nickname: Volunteer
D.O.B: 17th December 1991
Blood Type: A
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Best Feature: Lips
Talents: Bass Guitar, Listening to traditional music
Hobbies: Internet, Questioning
For His Future Love: “Saranghae~”

Korean Name: 최 민 환
Name: Choi Min Hwan
Position: Drums
Nickname: 민둥이
D.O.B: 11th November 1992
Blood Type: A
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: “My lovely beautiful girlfriend, please take care of your health. Love you!”

Korean Name : 송승현
Name: Song Seung Hyun
DOB: 21st August 1992
Bloodtype: O
Height: 180cm
Star Sign: Leo
Family: Parents, younger brother
Nickname: 16 Dimensions
Position in band: Vocalist, rapper, guitarist

FT Island Discography and Album Track List :

Vol. 1 Cheerful Sensibility
Released: June 7, 2007

1. 사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
2. 행복합니다 (I’m Happy)
3. 천둥 (Thunder)
4. 한사람만 (Only One Person)
5. 집착 (Cling)
6. 남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man’s First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
7. 하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)
8. FT Island
9. Reo Reo
10. Primadonna
11. 마중 (Meeting)
12. 사랑하는 법을 몰라서 (Because I Didn’t Know How To Love)
13. 첫키스 (First Kiss)

Special Album: The Refreshment
Released: December 6, 2007

1. 너 올 때까지 (Until You Return)
2. 사랑이야 (It’s Love)
3. 눈물이 더 가까운 사람 (A Person Who’s Closer To Tears)
4. 사랑앓이 (Love Sick)
5. 행복합니다 (I’m Happy)
6. 천둥 (Thunder)
7. 한사람만 (Only One Person)
8. 집착 (Cling)
9. 남자의 첫사랑은 무덤까지 간다 (A Man’s First Love Follows Him To The Grave)
10. 하지말래요 (They Said To Stop)

Vol 2: Colorful Sensibility
Released: August 27, 2008

1. 사랑후애 (譃愛) (After Love)
2. 여자는 몰라 (Girls Don’t Know)
3. 그대는 사랑입니다 (You Are Love)
4. Love Is
5. 멋쟁이 vs 예쁜이 (FT vs PRI) (The Cool vs The Pretty)
6. 외워두기 (Memorize)
7. 미워하고 원망하고 (Hate And Resentment)
8. 1분 1초도 (One Minute And One Second)
9. 사랑하지마요 (Don’t Love Me)
10. 사랑이라 부르는 이름 (A Name Called Love)
11. Troublemaker
12. Train

Vol. 2.5 Colorful Sensibility Part 2
Released: October 17, 2008

1. 너를 사랑해 (Love Is…) (Loving You)
2. Heaven
3. 너의 안부를 물을 때 (When I Am Asking About Your Well-Being)
4. 바램 (Prayer)
5. 내 오랜 그녀와 해야 할 일 (The Thing I Should Have Continued With Her)
6. 그대는 사랑입니다 (Remix) (You Are Love)

Mini Album: Jump Up
Released: February 11, 2009

1. 나쁜 여자야 (Bad Woman)
2. 인형 처럼 (Like A Doll)
3. 마법 (Magic)
4. Missing You
5. 그대와 나 (You And I)
6. 어쩌란 말이야 (What Can I Do?)

Vol. 3 Cross & Change
Released: July 16, 2009

1. 빙빙빙 (Bing Bing Bing)
2. 바래 (I Hope)
3. 미우나 고우나 (Love It, Hate It)
4. 천사와 나무꾼 (Angel and the Woodsman)
5. 소년 소녀를 만나다 (Boy Meets Girl)
6. 결혼해줘 (Let’s Get Married)
7. 꼭은 아니더라도 (It’s Not Necessary)
8. 첫눈에 알아 (I Knew from First Sight)
9. 보내주기 (Send Away)
10. 못난이 (Ugly)
11. 남의 속도 모르고 (Make Little of Others)
12. 바래 (Ver. 2)

FT Island Japanese Album

Prologue of FT Island – Soyogi
Released: June 7, 2008

1. Friendship
2. ミライジテンシャ (Mirai Jitensha)
3. Soyogi
4. Stars
5. A Song For You
6. FT Island
7. Primadonna
8. Always Be Mine

Japanese Single: The One
Released: December 17, 2008

1. The One
2. Live Like a Musical
3. You’ll Be In My Heart

I Believe Myself
Released: April 22, 2009

1. I Believe Myself
2. TV Radio
3. Moonlight Angel (Co-written by member Lee Jae Jin) (Co-composed by member Choi Jong Hun)

Japanese Single: Raining
Released: October 21, 2009

1. Raining
2. Everything Is Possible
3. It’s You

1st Japanese Album: So Long, Au Revoir
Released: December 16, 2009

1. Raining
2. Everything Is Possible
3. It’s You

Watch FT Island – 바래 (I hope) MV Video here