[OSEN = Reporter Lee Hye Rin] 10 months after leave Korea, FTIsland comeback to Korea with the new mini-album 'Return'. FT Island stated, "Nowadays, teamwork is the best," said smiled.
Long journey to get No. 1 in Japanese Oricon Weekly chart. They got a lot of opportunity to learn different music when they were practice in Japan. At first, they felt stress due to the fact that they have to make a music which domestic people (japanese) like.
"We are include five member, everyone has their own individual skills, and we have pretty face since debut, I guess." (Song Seung Hyun)
"Except, we've changed a lot of personality. In particular, I was 'Loser Hongki',but now I'm going to be 'Good Hongki'. I'm the one who easy to change my mood and sometimes it makes me got into a lot of trouble. Especially in Japan, I think I learn a lot about how to act in right situation."(Lee Hong Ki)
Members also significantly nods. Hongki, due to the explosive popularity of SBS Drama "You Are Beautiful", he is chosen as the main character of japan drama "Muscle Girl" and recently finished shooting.
"I was start acting in Korea since my childhood. But the scenario is different, coz I need to use japanese. I've been taking a lot of scared. Fortunately, it's good that it brings good response. "(Lee Hong Ki)
Everyone knows that Japan is the hard place to go if artist want to debut there. Immediately after debuted in 2007 in Korea, FTIsland was promoted to a top group in Japan. They just stood up to Japan over the next year worked as a new band.
"As soon as we start debut we just have small stage to perform, I could not afford. We straight back and had to be newcomer. We do not know anyone here, we start as an indie band with small stage which really hard to stay even just to stand up. We often get depressed but we told ourself not to cry because we come here as a korean. But last year, after debuting in the major markets you can see an evidence of our hard work. We thank's to the God. "(Choi Min Hwan)
FT Island actives both in Korean and Japan where the music is different. But the band can take all people's heart with their musicality. And FTIsland seems like will be going to reach the best point.
"Based on modern rock and punk is the mood down. The band is yet more greed. Wishes, we're slowly toward the goal. "(Lee Jae-jin)
FTIsland will be the first band who will be perform in Budokan. Venues may only be an 'adventure', but the tickets already sold out.
"Oh, feels like we get a lot of love. However, it will be great if a lot of people come to see our performance. DBSK is the first group who open the way for South Korea artist to come to Japan. And we proud that we will be the first band who can perform in Budokan. "(Lee Hong Ki)
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