MBLAQ (엠블랙) is a 5 Korean Boy Band created by Rain Bi under J.Tune Entertainment. The member consists of Seung Ho (Yang Seung Ho : Leader), G.O (Jung Byung Hee : Main Vocalist), Joon (Lee Chang Sun : Vocalist), Thunder/Cheon Doong (Park Sang Hyun : Vocalist/Rapper), and Mir (Bang Cheol Yong : Rapper). The group debuted in October 9, 2009 at Rain's Legend of Rainism concert.
MBLAQ History
Having trained for two years, MBLAQ was first announced on 21 September 2009, with an appearance in Nylon magazine. The group appeared alongside Rain, in his Legend of Rainism concert. They performed various songs from their produced EP, Just BLAQ and were met with praise, with many spectators at the concert and fans considering them as the next DBSK. The group released teasers for their debut song, "Oh Yeah" on October 12, with the music video being released two days later. Coinciding with the music video, MBLAQ's debut single album Just BLAQ, was released on the same day, topping various charts in South Korea. The next day, the group made their broadcast debut on M.net's M!Countdown, performing "Oh Yeah".
In early December, the group debuted in Japan, following their performance during Rain's fan meeting- resulting in a documentary being produced surrounding their stay in Japan. Later that month, the group commenced promotions for their follow up track, "G.O.O.D Luv", with two music videos released, an 'unofficial' MV released prior to the 'official' MV which was released on December 10, 2009.
On May 19, 2010, the group released their second single album, Y. The music video for the title track, "Y" was released on the same day at midnight with teasers being released from May 6. MBLAQ claimed first place on the 3rd of June 2010 on the music show M! Countdown.
MBLAQ's official fanclub was announced in November 2009, with the given name of A+, or in Hangul, 에이프러스. The colour of the official fanclub is Pearl Chocolate.
\MBLAQ in Television
- Year 2009
In late 2009, MBLAQ's first aired program was M.Net's MBLAQ - The Art of Seduction, which received record ratings for the cable TV's program.
With their trip to Japan for Rain's fanmeet, music channel M.Net Japan decided to film a documentary of their stay, selecting them as the first stars of their show '2010 KPOP Star' series. The documentary, called Yo! Tokyo, aired in early 2010, showing the public their experience in Japanese culture and traditions over a period of four days.
On December 15 2009, it was announced that the group would be part of Season five of the Idol Show (Hangul: 아이돌 군단의 떴다! 그녀!, which translates to Idol Army, She Has Arrived!), with the first episode airing a day later. MBLAQ filmed a total of 16 episodes.
- Year 2010
From February 18 2010, MBLAQ members G.O and Joon took on the role of co-hosts (MCD Guys) for the music show M! Countdown.
To coincide with the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTV Korea created a program where members of male idol groups formed a soccer team to compete against other soccer teams. The 14-member team consisted of members from U-KISS, ZE:A, F.Cuz, and D-NA (Dae Guk Nam Ah), with MBLAQ members being Seung Ho, Joon and Mir.
Cheon Doong, having lived in the Philippines, participated in the cable TV show, Mom, I've gone crazy for English with fellow singer Nicole of Kara, where he was an English mentor to young children.
In addition to his MC role in M! Countdown, Joon also took on the role of MC for QTV's Ranking Women, however he has since left the program to focus on his music activities.
Following their promotions for Y, MBLAQ were cast in the final series of M.Net's 'Celebrities Go to School'. Their mentor for the show is actor Kim Soo-Ro. The show started airing in August 2010.
MBLAQ have filmed a cameo in Rain's 2010 drama Fugitive (Korean: 도망자), where filming took place at the Saitama JEFF Hall. The members of MBLAQ have also made an appearance in Joon's drama Housewife Kim Kwan Ja's third Activity.
MBLAQ Discography
1. Just BLAQ (Debut single album)
Released: October 14, 2009
Label: J.Tune Entertainment
Language: Korean
Promoted: Oh Yeah (Title track) & G.O.O.D Luv
Track List :
1. Oh Yeah
2. G.O.O.D. Luv
3. My Dream
2. Y (2nd Single Album)
Released: May 19, 2010
Label: J. Tune Entertainment
Language: Korean
Promoted: Y (Title track) & One Better Day
Track List :
1. 4 Ya' Stereo - Intro (Feat. Taewan a.k.a C-Luv)
2. Y
3. One Better Day
4. What U Want
5. Last Luv
6. Y (instrumental)
7. One Better Day (instrumental)
3. MBLAQ Taiwan Special Edition
Released: August 11, 2010
Label: Universal Music (TW)
Language: Korean
CD Track List :
1. 4 Ya' Stereo - Intro (Feat. Taewan a.k.a C-Luv)
2. Oh Yeah
3. G.O.O.D Luv
4. My Dream
5. Y
6. One Better Day
7. What U Want
8. Last Luv
9. Y (instrumental)
10. One Better Day (instrumental)
DVD Track List :
1. On Yeah (音樂錄影帶)
2. G.O.O.D Luv (音樂錄影帶)
3. Y (音樂錄影帶)
MBLAQ Collaborations :
MBLAQ
- Featured in the OST of the Korean drama Fugitive (Korean: 도망자), singing the main theme titled Running & Running
- MBLAQ are to participate in the recording of the OST of a 3D animated movie based on the popular Korean drama Full House. The animated movie is set for release in Korea and Japan in November 2010.
Seung Ho
- Lee Hyunjung feat. Yang Seung Ho - Grey Sky (from 반올림 OST) (2006)
- Hoody H feat. Seung Ho - One. The digital single was released on September 7, 2010.
G.O
- Had a duet with J.Ae for Even if we can't speak of the end (2010)
- A digital single titled O-IWI-O was released on September 3, 2010. The single, produced by E-Tribe, is a collaboration with Nassun. An MV teaser was released prior to the full MV's release at midnight on September 3rd.
- G.O has taken part in recording a theme song, titled Let's Go, for the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit
Joon
- Appeared in Kan Mi Youn's Going Crazy MV (2010)
- Also appeared in Rain's Ninja Assassin movie as the teenage Raizo.
Mir
- Featured rapper in Ahn Jin Kyoung's (of Baby Vox Re.V fame) Bad Person (2010)
- Featured rapper in Kan Mi Youn's Going Crazy with Lee Joon (MBLAQ) (2010)
Cheon Doong
- Appeared in IU's MV for Missing Child (2009)
- Appeared in Lyn's MV for Celebration (2009)
- Appeared in K.Will's MV Gift/Present along with U-KISS's Dong Ho and BEAST's AJ/Ki Kwang (2010)
Joon, G.O & Seung Ho
- If You Come Into My Heart/그대 내 맘에 들어오면은 Featuring C-Luv. The song was for Jo Deok Bae's 25th anniversary album.
MBLAQ in Fugitive Drama Ost
KBS 2TV’s newest Wednesday-Thursday drama “Fugitive“ (aka “Runaway Plan B“) recently aired its pilot episode with an impressive 20.7% viewing rating. Intrigued by the all-star cast, viewers have transferred their high expectations onto the OST, particularly with the main theme song, “Running & Running.”
“Running & Running” is a song that goes well with the exciting storyline of “Fugitive,” and is sung by Rain’s protegés, the boys of MBLAQ.
A representative of “Fugitive” recently stated in a phone call with Newsen, “Artists who have participated in the drama’s OST include Shin Seung Hoon, MBLAQ, Jea of Brown Eyed Girls, 4minute and rookie artist Orange. The album will be released later on.”
Shin Seung Hoon will be singing the theme song for Rain’s character, while Jea of Brown Eyed Girls will be singing the theme song for the female lead, Lee Na Young.
Furthermore, the full OST album is to be comprised of a total of 17 tracks.
MBLAQ in Chapstick CF
Recently on naver's chapstick stick these images were seen. Other than Comming Soon, everything else seems perfect with all the MBLAQ members looking good with chapsticks dressed with different clothing. Well, I guess all we can do now is wait for the CF to be released.
MBLAQ Members Profile :
SeungHo (승호)
Name: Yang Seung Ho (양승호)
Position : Leader, Vocal
Birth: 16.10.1987, Seoul
Height : 176 cm
Weight : 60kg
Education: Se Jong University Film Arts, Temporary leave
Specialties: Gymnastics, dancing, piano, card tricks
Interests: Music appreciation, Early Adopter
Charm: Strong leadership
G.O (지오)
Name: Jung Byung Hee (정병희)
Position : Main Vocal
Birth: 06.11.1987, Chang Won
Height : 177cm
Weight : 64kg
Education: International Digital University – Leisure Sports, Attending
Specialties: Singing, dancing
Interests: Cooking
Charm: Soft voice and charming facial hair
G.O. is a former member of Korean group, TYKEYS, a 3-member band that debuted in 2007.
Lee Joon (이준)
Name: Lee Changsun (이창선)
Position : Vocal, Dance
Birth: 07.02.1988, Seoul
Height : 180cm
Weight : 63kg
Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University – Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Attending
Specialties: Modern dancing, ballet, acting
Interests: Exercising
Career: Ninja Assassin
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Joon acted in the movie Ninja Assassin as the younger version of Rain's character Raizo.
Cheondoong / Thunder (천둥)
Name: Park Sanghyun (박상현)
Position : Dance, Rap
Birth: 07.10.1990
Height : 181cm
Weight : 56kg
Education: PPCHA
Specialties: Dancing, rapping, singing, English, Tagalog
Interests: Music appreciation, composing and writing lyrics
Cheon Doong (Korean term for Thunder) is the younger brother of 2NE1 vocalist Sandara Park. Having trained under Loen Entertainment, Cheon Doong transferred to J.Tune to then replace member Sang Bae (상배) after he left before the group's debut. His sister, Sandara Park, is a former Korean expatriate who once starred in movies and television shows in the Philippines. Like his sister, he lived in the Philippines and is fluent in Tagalog and is also conversational in English.
Mir (미르)
Name: Bang Chulyong (방철용)
Position : Rap
Birth: 10.03.1991 Jang Seong
Height : 178cm
Weight : 60kg
Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University – Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Attending
Specialties: Singing, dancing
Interests: Practicing gags (jokes)
Charm: Handsome and a husky voice
Mir is the younger brother of actress Go Eun Ah. He recently became part of Makbanshi (Korean: 아이돌 막내반란시대 lit. Idol Magnae Rebellion) along with the other youngest members of fellow idol groups 2AM, FT Island, U-Kiss, T-Max, and Mighty Mouth. He featured in Ahn Jin Kyung's song, "Bad Person".
MBLAQ Photos :
Watch MBLAQ single OH Yeah Video MV here
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