CNBLUE Members Profile & Facts

CNBLUE (씨엔블루) is a three-member Korean boy band under FNC Entertainment. The group members consist of Yonghwa, Minhyuk, and Jungshin. They debuted on January 14, 2010, with the mini album “Bluetory”.

CNBLUE Profile

CNBLUE Facts:

– The group’s name, CNBLUE, is the short form of CODE NAME BLUE.
– Their fandom name, BOICE, is made up of the words “Blue” and “Voice”.
– They first debuted in Japan with “Now or Never” on August 19, 2009 and their first live performance was at Shinjuku Station, Tokyo with 20 other bands performing around the area.
– Before their debut in Korea, they were sent to Japan to develop skills and stage presence and the members said it felt like they were thrown into safari because they had to distribute flyers for their performance and used to have no money for food. (DNE Comment)
– The CNBLUE members avoid watching each other’s acting performances because they find it a bit embarrassing.
– They ranked 15th at the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2014.
– When they debuted, they won first place in the shortest amount of time of 15 days.
– They are massively popular in Japan and mainly promote and release albums in the country.
– Their soul food is gyudon since their trainee days in Japan and eat it the first thing after landing in the country.
– Jungshin said a 24-hours gym is a must when choosing a hotel for all the members during tours. (Jungshin’s Singles Korea)

Former Members

– Former member Kwangjin left the group shortly after their debut in Japan and was replaced by Jungshin.
– Lee Jong Hyun left the group on August 28, 2019 after his involvement with the Burning Sun Scandal and also the sexual harassments DM scandal.

Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement

– FNC Entertainment and CNBLUE were sued by the Korean band Crying Nut for using their song “Pilsal Off-Side” on a show in 2010 as well as distributing a DVD of the concert and earning profits from it.
– The band fought the case and sued them for illegal accusation of the said claims and after years of court battle, CNBLUE lost the case and the company was fined 15 million won.

Major Works

– Their popular songs include “Loner”, “Can’t Stop”, “Love Light” and “Love Girl” and “Then, Now and Forever”.

Awards

– The group won several Rookie awards after their debut in 2010.
– Since their debut, they have won 15 Golden Disc Awards including multiple “Disk Bonsang” and “Popularity Award”, “Best K-pop Band Award”, and “Global Popular Artist Award”.
– The band also placed 1st and received the “Asia Best Group” award at the 2015 iQIYI Night Awards.

Website: fncent.com/CNBLUE | cnblue-official.jp | wmg.jp/cnblue

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @cnblue.official | @cnblue_official_jp
YouTube: CNBLUE (씨엔블루) | CNBLUE Official JP
Twitter: @official_CNBLUE | @cnblue_japan | @CN_FANCLUB
FaceBook: CNBLUE Official
Fan Cafe: CNBLUE
Weibo: CNBLUE

Streaming Platform Links
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CNBLUE Members Profile

1. Yonghwa

Yonghwa Facts:

– Yonghwa hates talking on the phone and answering calls.
– He doesn’t like to drink alot and drinks once or twice a year.
– He said he is not good at imitating vocal cords at all. (日本語字幕)
– He struggled with Math at school.
– He puts his phone on DND because he is a light sleeper and the slightest noise wakes him up. (싱터뷰)
– He was in the top 10 in his class.
– He used to be obsessed with drinking Iced Americanos even if it was freezing cold but now likes hot coffee. (싱터뷰)
– He likes coffee over bubble milk tea.
– He is passionate about working out.
– He stopped his drinking habit when he once drank and felt a huge hangover and couldn’t remember anything and thought he can’t afford to make such mistakes while living alone.
– He is a huge fan of Hawaii and has put up Hawaiian decorations in his studio. (MBC WORLD)
– He wrote the rap lyrics for “Love Light” with SNSD’s Seohyun in mind.
– He loves sweet sour pork.
– If a girl he likes ignores his messages but uploads something on social media, he would send her a photo and ask why she is ignoring him. (Relationship Q&A)
– He is not good at waiting and said he would initiate a relationship instead of waiting. (Marie Claire Korea)
– He prefers pineapples over durian.
– He loves to play golf and go snowboarding.
– He likes the song “Sober” by N.Flying.
– He doesn’t like to play games. (Singles Korea)
– Read more facts about Yonghwa

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @jyheffect0622
Twitter: @jyheffect
YouTube: 그냥 정용화

Streaming Platform Links
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2. Minhyuk

Minhyuk Facts:

– Minhyuk is very close with all Super Junior members, especially Donghae. (DNE comment)
– If a girl he likes ignores his messages but uploads something on social media he would wait and wouldn’t confront her about it. (Relationship Q&A)
– His favorite jacket in winters is fleece jackets.
– He is a big fan of the KIA Tigers baseball team.
– His favorite drink is beer.
– He considers himself a straight talker.
– He easily gets startled by sudden noises.
– He loves to eat bread and calls himself a bread lover. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He would rather not be able to talk when he is frustrated rather than give feedback 100 times but not get any answers back. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He loves to play golf and soccer.
– He likes eating plain bread rather than eating it with cream or chocolate.
– A memory that haunts him was when he was learning to swim in his 6th grade and dived in a rush so his pants got off. He tried to find them in a hurry but couldn’t and there were girls behind him. (the fnc magazine)
– He wrote a book called “Not Everything’s Like That”. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He has the best skin in the group.
– He prefers daytime over nighttime.
– He loves listening to “Fighting” by BSS while working out. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He cannot sleep at all if someone snores.
– His favorite sports team is Tottenham Hotspur F.C. match.
– He doesn’t like drinking and his face gets red when he drinks. (Singles Korea)
– Read more facts about Minhyuk 

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @mr_kanggun
Twitter: @MR_KANGGUN
YouTube: 강민혁 KANG MIN HYUK

Streaming Platform Links
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3. Jungshin

Jungshin Facts:

– Jungshin doesn’t like to workout but still does to stay in shape and also workout after concerts. (싱글즈)
– He is the tallest member in CNBLUE.
– He is a fan of Hoobastank and Maroon 5.
– He likes listening to jazz music.
– He lives with his mother and his family dog. (MBC WORLD)
– He considers himself a straight talker and doesn’t mince his words.
– He prefers time travelling over teleporting through space.
– He was 20 years old when he debuted.
– He is passionate about golfing.
– He was once a huge fan fof the clothing brand ‘Canada Goose’ and would only wear clothes from the brand. (Singles Korea)
– His must have items include his backpack, multi vitamin, wallet, and pill pouch.
– He likes to keep up with the fashion trends.
– He doesn’t like his image he had in his twenties and thought he looked childish instead of young. (Soompi)
– He is the mediator when the members fight.
– His favorite flower is daisy. (Marie Claire)
– He is known to be the funniest member in CNBLUE.
– He owns a Golden Retriever named Simba.
– He used to be a huge fan of Hedi Slimane and Saint Laurent.
– He loves to drink beer.
– He thinks he looks better in his 30s than he did in his 20s. (Soompi)
– He used to be an obedient student and was friends with many of his teachers. (the fnc)
– Read more facts about Jungshin

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @leejungshin91
Threads: @leejungshin91
Twitter: @MentalShin

Streaming Platform Links
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Former Members:

4. Jonghyun

Jonghyun Facts:

– Jonghyun joined FNC Entertainment in 2007.
– He is a fan of Kim Bum Soo.
– He would call and message her repeatedly if he saw that his girlfriend is ignoring his messages but is active online. (Relationship Q&A)
– He has composed several songs for CNBLUE.
– He would introduce his girlfriend to his friend if they were out on a date and happened to bump into a friend.
– He considers Japan as his second home.
– He often wears Adidas training clothes.
– He often used to roam around the dorm naked.
– He was a part of Jung Joon Young’s chat room and admitted to seeing the videos sent in the chatroom.
– He left CNBLUE on August 29, 2019 after a Youtuber exposed his inappropriate messages to her.
– Read more facts about Jonghyun 

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @cnbluegt

 Streaming Platform Links
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5. Kwangjin

Kwangjin Facts:

– Kwangjin has a training period of 10 years.
– He is passionate about the marine corps.
– They had to money during their trainee days and he used to eat only bread some days that his weight had dropped to 60 kgs.
– He has wide shoulders so during his trainee period the company did not want him to bulk up in fear that his shoulders would get even bigger.
– He is a former member of N.Flying.
– He married his fan and was removed from N.Flying because he was dating her.
– He left CNBLUE in 2009 and went back to being a trainee.
– Read more facts about Kwangjin 

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: healthy_kkj
Youtube: @nomatterwhat
Threads: @healthy_kkj
TikTok: @mujukwon
Afreeca TV: sonwe55 

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon 

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