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Sacrificing studies for their singing career, Korean boy band, FT Island, debuted in their teens and missed out the wonderful school memories.

FT Island consists of the following 5 members – Choi Jonghoon, Lee Hongki, Song Seunghyun, Lee Jaejin and Choi Minhwan. They were invited by the organizer, DATZENTERTAINMENT, to hold their very first showcase in Singapore. They arrived in Singapore last Friday, walking out with protective masks. Despite the H1N1 situation, there were about 200 fans locally as well as overseas from countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and more who flew in to catch the boys at the airport.

When asked about their first impression of Singapore, FT Island said, “We actually read some information on the internet before coming over and we’re looking forward to perform here! Singapore is very clean and we have a good impression of Singapore!”

It was only 2 years since FT Island debuted. Members’ age ranges from 16 to 19, which means the youngest members, Choi Minhwan and Song Seunghyun, debuted at as young as 14 years old. Some of the members are currently still schooling.

Guitar and vocalist, Song Seunghyun, even joked that, “If we do our work well, our school grades shouldn’t be bad too,” he continued, “If we work hard, we’ll succeed.”

However, there are also things that they might have regretted for debuting at a young age. Vocalist, Lee Hongki, expressed, “Things come at a price. We do not have wonderful memories of schooling, going for school excursions, camps, etc. It was regretful that we’re unable to take part in these activities.”

- Comparing yourselves with other bands?
“We only want to perform well.”

How about comparing yourselves with Dong Bang Shin Ki, SS501 and other KPOP bands? FT Island expressed that they only want to perform well.

The 5 members showed their team spirit at the press conference. They were often seen joking around with each other, laughing, showing their close relationships.

However, one of the members, Song Seunghyun, only joined the band early this year, to replace former member, Oh Wonbin. He expressed that, “It was stressful in the beginning because I have to keep up the pace with the other members. But I am already able to adapt now.”

Actually, there are quite a number of Korean bands currently, like Dong Bang Shin Ki, SS501, SG Wannabe, etc.

What does FT Island have to do to be different from the others?

Lee Hongki expressed, “We don’t look at it as a challenge. We only want to perform well and will not think too much on other matters.”

FT Island will start their promotions in Japan after ending their showcase here.

aw, i love FT Island, they are soo sweet & have really close relationships with eachother :] i wish they'd come to Australia :'( oh well, FT Island FIGHTING !

I like that F.T island isn't like most boy bands, and they actually play instruments :]

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This post has been edited by sanjelly: Jul 2 2009 3 41 PM

lol if they article keep on mentioning other group name like that
i will go and find him and smacked him in the head
just interview them
lol
no need for comparison

i guess it is regretful not to have school life
but that is what u pay to have ur dream fulfilled

I love FT Island. I don't compare them with DBSK or SS501 even though I'm fans of all 3 bands.

I love FT Island.

nothing to compare... they r all different & unique bands.. love them all...

yeh can't compare coz they are totally different~

i love their style ^^

does anyone have FT Island cyworld?(including Oh Won Bin)