My F.T Island Activities are Not Suspended

Playing the role of A.N.JELL’s Jeremy in the upcoming SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful“, singer-talent Lee Hongki expressed that, “FT Island’s activities are not suspended.”

With many girl groups in the Kpop industry right now, FT Island’s 3rd album title song “Barae” still managed to maintain top chart positions, displaying their level of popularity. Currently, Lee Hongki is also busy with filming of the drama “You’re Beautiful” and his role is that of a British-Korean, who is well-brought up in a royal family.

Spokesperson of FT Island revealed that, “Many fans asked whether FT Island’s activities will come to a halt due to the filming of “You’re Beautiful“. With this, we would like to inform that the members are planning for a year end concert tour in Korea.”

Lee Hongki was previously casted in dramas “Magic Kid Masuri“, “There’s Light Left At The Tip Of My Fingernails“, “Kkangsooni” and many others. With these experience, he does not seem awkward at the filming locations even after 5 years. Instead, he becomes the atmosphere creator in the crew.

Cast of “You’re Beautiful” inculdes Jang Geunsuk, Park Shinhye, Lee Hongki, Jung Yonghwa, Uee and others. With flowerboy idols as the main focus, the drama is receiving lots of attention.

Credits: Newsen (source) + ying1005 @ primanoona (translation)

 

F.T Island Stuck in Philippines

Idol band, FT Island, was isolated in the Philippines due to a storm.

FT Island left for Cebu, Philippines on 25th September for the filming of their new music video. On their way there, they met with a massive storm and were isolated in a critical situation.

On the following day after FT Island arrived in the Philippines, storm “Ketsana” slammed the Philippines and it was reported that as on 27th September, 72 people had either gone missing or dead and recorded a total of 250,000 victims. It was said to be the worst storm to hit the country in 40 years.

FT Island’s management company, F&C Music, tried contacting FT Island and their staff who are in Philippines to check on their safety but their local lines were unreachable.

The storm caused communication system to be cut off. Their management company got worried and impatient for the past two days trying to get in touch with them. Luckily, both sides managed to get in contact with each other late on 27th. Upon knowing that they are safe, their management heaved a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was also known that the area where FT Island is staying is not greatly affected by the storm.

Schedule for the filming of their music video was slightly delayed. They had plans for filming on aircrafts but it was aborted. It was originally planned to be a 4 days 3 nights filming but they had to rush the filming within 2 days through the night due to the storm. They plan to return on 28th after the filming.

On the other hand, FT Island’s vocal Lee Hongki is filming for SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful“.

Source: Primanoona

 

It’s Not Bad To Act

“Why do people think badly of singers going into acting?”

This question came from a 20-year-old young man.

FT Island’s vocal Lee Hongki is acting once again, after a period of 5 years.
He introduces himself as Jeremy, a British-Korean from a royal family, in the upcoming SBS drama “You’re Beautiful“

In fact, Lee Hongki does not start out his acting path from an idol group. He is a singer who is making a comeback in his drama activies since 5 years ago.

He debuted in KBS 2TV children drama “Magic Kid Masuri” in 2002 and also acted in EBS “There’s Light Left At The Tip Of My Fingernails” in 2004, “Kkangsooni” in 2005 and thereafter from 2007 onwards, he participated in FT Island’s activities.

“SS501’s Kim Hyunjoong, DBSK’s Uknow Yunho, Big Bang’s TOP and other idol group singers are acting and singing at the same time, isn’t it?

But many people think little of it and are giving comments like, ‘So the idols are acting now’, ‘Why are they diverting their paths?’.
I don’t understand why it is positive that actors turn into singers and negative when it’s the other way round.”

Lee Hongki thinks that the mindset should be changed.

“Though fans already know that I started out as a child actor, others who did not know about it, hold a biased view against me. I want to change their mindset with my acting.”

Lee Hongki also sees fellow singer, Lim Changjung, as his role model.

“For the same situation, people do not hold biased views against Lim Changjung-sunbae. He receives recognition as a singer and also receives applause with his strong acting skills. I want to be like him, an all-rounder.”

The drama “You’re Beautiful“, which talks about the lives of an idol band and the love between the members, has a lot of similarities with the band, FT Island, which Lee Hongki is actually in.

“Our director also told me, ‘Lee Hongki, just be yourself’. So the character Jeremy portrays 70% of myself.
Also, in reality, I’m a vocalist. But in the drama, I’m a drummer. That’s the only difference. I learned the basics of playing the drum from our member, Minhwan.”

Lee Hongki also revealed that there are many similarities and he feels less burdened, “People around me are worried because I’m returning to acting once again. As I have only showed my acting skills as a child actor so far, I want to make a change this time round, so I’m feeling the burden as well. Nevertheless, I won’t try to change my image all at once but by doing it step-by-step. It’s never too late. That’s what I think.”

Lee Hongki also sees fellow singer, Lim Changjung, as his role model.

“For the same situation, people do not hold biased views against Lim Changjung-sunbae. He receives recognition as a singer and also receives applause with his strong acting skills. I want to be like him, an all-rounder.”

The drama “You’re Beautiful“, which talks about the lives of an idol band and the love between the members, has a lot of similarities with the band, FT Island, which Lee Hongki is actually in.

“Our director also told me, ‘Lee Hongki, just be yourself’. So the character Jeremy portrays 70% of myself.
Also, in reality, I’m a vocalist. But in the drama, I’m a drummer. That’s the only difference. I learned the basics of playing the drum from our member, Minhwan.”

Lee Hongki also revealed that there are many similarities and he feels less burdened, “People around me are worried because I’m returning to acting once again. As I have only showed my acting skills as a child actor so far, I want to make a change this time round, so I’m feeling the burden as well. Nevertheless, I won’t try to change my image all at once but by doing it step-by-step. It’s never too late. That’s what I think.”

There are also many people who gave Lee Hongki their opinions. Besides his fans, his mother also gave views on Lee Hongki.

“When I was still a child actor, my mother even took on the role of being my manager. Everything was managed well by her.

After recordings, she would look at the monitor and say things like, “You have to change this. It will turn out to be like that, so listen to me”.

She comments on all these things and at the same time, giving me support.
This time round, she’s behind me as well.”

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You’re Beautiful Poster

Having released a fantasy poster of the A.N.JELL members for idol drama, You’re Beautiful earlier today, SBS has continued to build up hype by releasing another poster, with the supporting cast members included.

Unlike the dreamy feel of the earlier poster, this new poster sees the four members of A.N.JELL, Park Shin Hye, Jang Geun Suk, Lee Hongki (FT Island) and Jung Yong Hwa (CN Blue) dressed up in stylish chic outfits, like singers attending a year-end awards ceremony. Besides them, we also get a glimpse of the supporting cast including UEE who plays a superstar, Kim In Kwon who plays a manager (the loser in Haeundae) plus two other girls.

For those of you who haven’t been keeping up, A.N.JELL is the idol group that the entire drama will be based on. In fact, they are the top idol group, and since allkpop readers love their idol groups, I’m sure this drama will be a big hit with you all.

The first episode is set to air on October 7th, 2009.

source: coolsmurf

 

Lee Hong Ki Returning To Acting

Lee Hong-ki is mostly famous for being a member of the popular pop/rock band FT Island, but he’s looking forward to returning to acting, which he’ll do in SBS’s trendy idol-star drama You’re Beautiful [미남이시네요], his first drama gig in five years. (He has made cameo appearances on dramas and sitcoms, but his last drama role was in MBC’s 2004 series Freezing Point.)

Lee says that partly due to his membership in an idol group, he felt comfortable approaching his role as an upbeat character of an idol group: “The director, Hong Sung-chan, told me to just be as I usually am and to use the way we normally talk in our dialogue, so I didn’t feel a lot of pressure.”

The idol group within the drama is called A.N.JELL (which makes me cringe a little, but I suppose it’s not any worse than real band names like 2NE1). Lee Hong-ki’s character is named “Jeremy” and is a gyopo (Korean living abroad) from England. His father is an upper-class Englishman while his mother was once a famous model, and he grew up well-off.

Lee says his fellow FT Island bandmates are cheering him on, and are looking at his role with particular interest because they also have an interest in acting. He described the pull he feels to both being a singer and actor: “When I am performing as a singer, I feel a thrill standing onstage, and as I act, I feel affection for the television screen.”

source: joy news
Translations: dramabeans

 

Lee Hong Ki’s Double Role

FT Island’s Lee Hongki will play double role at “You’re Beautiful” mini concert.

SBS drama “You’re Beautiful” will take over the airing slot of “Swallow The Sun“, starting 7th October. Prior to the airing of this drama, a mini concert will also be held at Melon-Ax Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul at 5pm on 20th September. In this concert, Lee Hongki will be the drummer of the band “A.N.JELL” in the drama, and at the same time, the vocalist of FT Island.

Lee Hongki will put up performances with two different bands on stage. This mini concert will be included in the drama as part of the scenes of A.N.JELL’s concert. In order to make the scenes look realistic, about 1,000 fans were invited through a special event. Besides Lee Hongki, members of A.N.JELL also include Jang Geunsuk, Park Shinhye and Jung Yonghwa, with Jang Geunsuk as the vocalist. Comparisons of vocal abilities between Lee Hongki and Jang Geunsuk are expected.

Besides FT Island, Mighty Mouth and 4minute will also be performing in support of this concert.

Credits: Star News + Newsen + ying1005 @ primanoona (translation)

 

Lee Hong Ki is a British-Korean

FT Island’s Lee Hongki will play the role of “Jeremy“, a British-Korean, in his comeback drama.

Lee Hongki revealed that he received support from his fellow FT Island members for the upcoming SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful“. In this drama, Lee Hongki will play the role of “Jeremy“, a British-Korean member of the band “A.N.JELL“, whose father is from an English royal family and mother, a famous model. He was well-brought up in the family and also helps to generate the harmonious bonding within the band.

As a member of the popular group FT Island, Lee Hongki revealed that, “In reality, there’s a group which I’m currently active in and I feel comfortable acting as an idol with a bright character. Director, Hong Sungchang, also told me to be like my usual self. He also said to use our usual conversations as part of the dialogues, so I feel less burdened.”

He also said that, “Other FT Island members also gave me support by saying ‘Do well in your drama’ and showed much interest. Not only myself, other members also have passion in acting and are also interested in my role in this drama.”

Lee Hongki, who was also casted in MBC “Freezing Point” in 2004, revealed his thoughts about being a singer and an actor, “When I’m singing on stage, I feel the excitement and thrill. When I’m acting, I develop feelings through the TV.

Actress Choi Ran, who acted as Lee Hongki’s mother previously in “Freezing Point“, will get to work with him once again. This time, she will play the role of “Go Minam” & “Go Minyuh“’s aunt.

The new SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful” talks about the growth of a teenage band and the love between the members. It will start airing on 7th October at 9.55pm, taking over the slot of “Swallow The Sun“. Cast includes Jang Geunsuk, Park Shinhye, Lee Hongki, Jung Yonghwa, Uee, Jung Chan, Kim Sungryung, Kim Inkwon, Choi Su-eun, Bae Geurin and others.

Credit: Newsen + ying1005 @ primanoona (translation)

 

Lee Hong Ki’s Unusual Friendship With Choi Ran

FT Island’s Lee Hongki displays his unusual friendship with actress, Choi Ran.

Lee Hongki is making his drama comeback after a period of 5 years, in the SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful“, which will start airing on 7th October. Lee Hongki said that, he has a cross-generation friendship with actress, Choi Ran, who is playing the role of his mother in the upcoming drama.

After filming the drama “Freezing Point” in 2004, Lee Hongki became a singer. It has been 5 years till now. Choi Ran acted as his mother in “Freezing Point” and they are coming together again to work for the new drama. They have also been keeping in touch with each other all this while.

In actual fact, Lee Hongki who’s born in 1990 and Choi Ran who’s born in 1960 have an age gap of 30 years. If the period of 30 years is considered as a generation, then the friendship between the both of them is a “cross-generation” one.

Lee Hongki, who was still in middle school during the filming of “Freezing Point“, often calls Choi Ran as mother and regards her as one too. Choi Ran also treats Lee Hongki warm-heartedly like a son.

“I was very happy to see her again,” Lee Hongki expressed, “Though it’s a pity that we do not have any scenes together in the earlier part of the drama, she still calls to give me encouragement.”

The new SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful” talks about the growth of a teenage band and the love between the members, with Lee Hongki playing the role of “Jeremy“. “You’re Beautiful” will start airing on 7th October, taking over the slot of “Swallow The Sun“.

Credits: Newsen + ying1005 @ primanoona (translation)

 

A.N.JELL’s First Performance

A mini concert will be held before the airing of the new SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful“.

This will be the first performance of the band “A.N.JELL“, consisting of the 4 main casts – Jang Geunsuk, Park Shinhye, Lee Hongki and Jung Yonghwa of the drama “You’re Beautiful“, which is stated to air on 7th October.

The mini concert will be held at Melon-Ax Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul on 20th September at 5pm. It will last for 2 hours. Besides A.N.JELL, other performing artistes include FT Island, Mighty Mouth and 4minute.

Scenes of “A.N.JELL” in concert will be used in the drama and for this purpose, there is a surprise event in which netizens are invited to be the audience for this concert. Tickets are open for application currently at the official homepage of “You’re Beautiful“. There is a total of 300 tickets and 2 tickets will be given per successful application. Application closing dateline is 16th September.

“You’re Beautiful” will start airing on 7th October, taking over the slot of “Swallow The Sun“.

Credits: Newsen + ying1005 @ primanoona (translation)

 

Lee Hong Ki Starts Filming

FT Island’s Lee Hongki is making a comeback as an actor after a period of 5 years.

Filming for SBS new mini series “You’re Beautiful” started recently. Though many people already know him as the main vocal of FT Island, few knew that he actually debuted as a child actor. He was casted in MBC’s “Freezing Point” in 2004. Thereafter, he continued his studies and also passed the audition which led him to being part of the band, FT Island.

In the SBS Wed-Thu drama, “You’re Beautiful“, which is stated to air in October, Lee Hongki will play the role of Jeremy, drummer of the band. The filming started on 2nd September at Incheon International Airport, a scene where he met the other members.

After completing his filming that day, he expressed that, “It’s the first time I’m filming for a drama ever since my middle school days. I’m really enjoying it. When I was younger, it was amazing and at the same time, enjoyable when I was at the filming location. Now, even if I’m tired, I feel good when I’m filming.”

He also said that, “Even though our members are all busy with their individual activities, many people are giving us lots of support. And with that, from now on, I will show a better image of myself as an actor.”

The new SBS Wed-Thu drama “You’re Beautiful” talks about the growth of a teenage band and the love between the members. Besides Lee Hongki, the cast includes Jang Geunsuk, Park Shinhye, Jung Yonghwa and others.

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