Korean band - LOVEHOLIC

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hi guys..
aku harap aku post thread yg betul..
aku minat sgt dgn band ni.. LOVEHOLIC.. korang ada info terkini pasal band ni tak?
kat sini aku tampalkan background ttg band ni.. =))



Biography
Kang Hyunmin and Lee Jaehak first started Loveholic in May of 2002. After holding online auditions for a vocalist, they recruited Ji Sun. In April of 2003 they released their first album Florist. The band appeared on several OSTs following that same year, and in October they released [Re:All] Florist, a repackaged version of their first album that featured songs from the OSTs as well as some remixes.

In August 2004. the group released their second album, Invisible Things. The group's popularity continued to grow. Japanese singer Kahara Tomomi remade their song, "그대만 있디면," and the band's songs appeared in many dramas and television commercials. Singer Ji Sun appeared as a guest vocalist on several albums, most notably Epik High's song Paris.

In April of 2006 the band released their third album, Nice Dream

Members
Kang Hyunmin : Guitar
Lee Jaehak : Bass
Ji Sun : Vocals

Discography
Albums -
[2003.04.26] Florist
[2003.10.11] [Re:All] Florist
[2004.08.26] Invisible Things
[2006.04.13] Nice Dream

source: wiki

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more about LOVEHOLIC

Group "Loveholic" to Advance into Japanese Market


   
"Loveholic," a modern rock band trio, has recently released its third album entitled "Nice Dream." The band has since engaged in brisk activities, while trying to advance into the Japanese market.

Loveholic will begin full-scale activities in Japan by releasing its first single album entitled "Loveholic" there on Apr. 28. This album will feature two songs from the group's first full-length album, "Loveholic" and "Easy Come, Easy Go." The band sang these two songs in English.

Kang Hyun-min, one of the group members, said with confidence, "It's not so important to release an album in Japan. What is more important is whether we can win recognition for our music."

Kang pledged to publicize their music through concerts in Japan, adding that Japanese fans think it natural to meet their favorite musicians at performances before broadcasts.

It turns out some South Korean singers' claims about the performance of their albums in Japan are generally overstated. According to a report, only top star BoA has sold nearly 500,000 album copies, while other South Korean stars or singers who claim to have ranked second on various Japanese music charts have actually sold fewer than 20,000 copies each.

Nonetheless, many observers are making positive predictions about Loveholic's advance into the Japanese market.

Kang has already won a prize in Japan. He won the "Gold Prize" at the Japan Record Awards, the most prestigious awards for top music writers in Japan, in December 2004 for "If I Have You," a song originally sung by the group "Ilgi Yebo." "If I Have You" won great popularity in Japan when it was used as the theme song for the popular Japanese TV drama "Tokyo Bay."

Lee Jae-hak, another member of the band, expressed his confidence about advancing into Japan. He said, "We cannot convey the meaning of the song's lines directly to Japanese fans. But paradoxically, this will highlight the emotional impact of the song."

Ji Sun (vocals), the third member of the band, is reportedly intensely studying Japanese to prepare for the band's activities in the country.

Loveholic is expected to release its first official full-length album in Japan in June after releasing its first single album there on Apr. 28.

Loveholic gave a comeback concert on Apr. 13 with its third album "Nice Dream." Before going to Japan, the band will give a concert in celebration of the release of its third album at the Centennial Hall of Ewha Girls High School in Jung-gu, Seoul from Jun. 2 to 4.

source: KBS Global

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nak tgk video clip LOVEHOLIC?
hehe.. klik jek kat link bawah ni.. ^^

Loveholic 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDtKl2Ndl4

Loveholic 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oppvxs5ErKc

suara vocalist dia mmg best gile!! though it's quite mellow..


Source: youtube

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Popularity of Loveholic Jisun and Kim Ah Joong's "Maria"



Loveholic and Kim Ah Joong are in the midst of popularity because of their versions of "Maria" (Beauty Balance OST). Because of the high interest on the song, a live version of "Maria" by Loveholic was released via the Internet last January 11. The song is currently occupying a high rank in an online music chart.

"Maria" is originally by the American band "Blondie". Lee Jae-hak of Loveholic wrote the Korean lyrics and did the arrangement for Loveholic and Kim Ah Joong's version of the song.



- Source: KBS World Radio + kpopper + AkimotoTsubaki@kpopkingdom -

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