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[Official][OP UPDATED] CNBLUE (씨엔블루) Thread~ March Comeback Anticipate~7th mini album

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Here's another album review that I definitely agree with especially the last few paragraphs. It's quite long but worth the read.

 

When I See You I Can’t Breathe/I Need To See You To Breathe: CNBLUE’s 7°CN Album Review

March 29, 2017 

 

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Ironically, even though this may be one of their strongest and most accomplished releases to date, its sales have been the poorest of their career in South Korea, their home country. The album has done well internationally, topping iTunes charts in nine countries around the world and garnering almost universally positive and in some cases rave reviews. Yet in South Korea CNBLUE continue to be prophets without honor in their own country as neither the song nor the album have been particularly well-received.

 

There are several reasons why this might be, chief amongst those being the fickle, youth-driven South Korean pop music market, as well as the lingering damage from the bad PR the band suffered last summer due to the incompetence of their agency, FNC entertainment, in the handling of insider-trading accusations. FNC also seems to have been caught by surprise with the middling reception of one of their headliner acts, as publicity and promotions in SK have been scanty. Recent CNBLUE releases have also had lackadaisical support from FNC but CNBLUE’s overall popularity during those times made up for the agency’s indifference. But after last summer’s controversy it’s a brand new world, and seven years in Kpop is an eternity, so even reliably popular senior groups like CNBLUE have been losing market share to the latest hot new acts.

 

Watching CNBLUE make the rounds of the Kpop music shows this past week has been an interesting experience. Since their digital sales have been lower than usual they have no chance of winning any of the trophies on these programs, so their performances have been somewhat meaningless. Added to that is the fact that they are mostly hand-syncing on these programs—they certainly give it their best, but since they are used to the much more invigorating experience of playing live in their concerts, being on Kpop shows has got to be a little bit less than exciting for them. I think it’s starting to dawn on them that they might not need Kpop or commercial success in South Korea to keep making their music. They’ve topped charts all over Asia and have even cracked the Billboard Top Ten World Music charts with this release, so maybe South Korea is beginning to become irrelevant to them. Although it’s sad they’re not appreciated in their home country these may be the hard facts.

 

It may be the start of their transition from a Kpop group to a real touring band, which is probably better for them in the long run. Their abilities and appeal are undeniable so I hope they can expand their base beyond the unappreciative South Korea music market. I’ve been following popular music for decades and CNBLUE’s talent is a rare and special thing. CNBLUE creates pop of the highest order and it would be criminal for their surpassingly excellent music not to be heard and appreciated by a wider global audience.

 

Link: https://beyondasiaphilia.com/2017/03/29/when-i-see-you-i-cant-breathei-need-to-see-you-to-breathe-cnblues-7cn-album-review/

 

I read the article starting with the last paragraphs and i really agree! I hope the sales will improve just to prove to those who don't believe that the album is great or just to persuade people to give it a try.

 

I even heard the piano cover of "Between us" that was at the end of the article.

 

It's a nice piano cover...smile.png

 

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2017.04.01 / Yu Huiyeol's Sketchbook


 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgvMRH2AxlE


 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWYOFh0UclQ


 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmEWw9pz0Jw


 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GvSG3XK6w


 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1ieHgOuVmw


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