footballfina 29,566 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 After seeing the activities of fellow groups of the same debut year, Boyfriend shared its sentiments. On June 9, Boyfriend helds its album release showcase for Obsession as AX Korea.On this day, Boyfriend′s leader, Dong Hyun talked about B1A4, Block B, and other idol boy groups that debuted with Boyfriend in 2011 and the success these groups met."While promoting abroad, we watched a lot of music programs in Korea. We watched our debut colleagues and juniors getting number 1s and becoming successful.""As we saw this happening, we thought, ′We must work harder,′ and ′If we don′t come out with a more perfect album, it′s not going to work,′" said Dong Hyun. "With this album, we wanted a more mature image that can pull off various genres while maintaining Boyfriend′s refreshing and cute image. More than anything, we want to get a number one on music programs.""We′ll do our best to meet anticipation and have success."On this day, Boyfriend broke its hiatus of one year and five months by revealing its mini album. Ths album has several tracks that just sucks in listeners.The tracks include Alarm, the sub-title song for which a music video was filmed abroad. Alarm is a medium tempo R&B song about the longing for a past lover ringing repeatedly like an alarm. The song Obsession is produced by Sweetune, who created songs for Kara and Infinite. With a strong hip-hop beat and a brass sound, Obsession is a song about a man who get hurts multiple times by a woman who will not accept his love.The music video included an intense and poweful choreography with the use of LED chairs, creating a performance that filled the entire video with Boyfriend′s presence.Meanwhile, Boyfriend debuted in 2011 with its single album Boyfriend. At the same of its debut, Boyfriend has continuously promoted abroad, creating its own global identity by appearing on Japan′s Oricon charts, as well as other music markets in Asia. The group has also crossed borders, holding fanmeetings in Puerto Rico, showcases in the US, and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thot 1,829 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 awww. Friendly competition. Hope their album is full of bops tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candykiss 2,124 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend lost popularity in Korea due to their long hiatus but at the same time achieved significant accomplishments outside of Korea Honestly it's really sad because Boyfriend had the highest digital/physical sales of 2011 rookies and won Rookie of the Year and now it seems like they are building themselves up again I am glad they are not disheartened but instead feel more motivated I think this year the members will get into acting~ Jo twins and Minwoo were child actors and Donghyun also had predebut acting experience GOOO STARSHIP PROMOTE BOYFRIEND PROPERLY NO MORE 17 MONTH HIATUS DAT IS SRSLY LONG TIME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesuzu 1,261 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 As a shawol they kinda remind me of SHINee and their long hiatus . Also the fresh aura, good dancing, nice vocals and young age. I really wish they do well for my sister who is a Bestfriend and for that I think they are talented and deserve. Fighting Boyfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candykiss 2,124 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 As a shawol they kinda remind me of SHINee and their long hiatus . Also the fresh aura, good dancing, nice vocals and young age. I really wish they do well for my sister who is a Bestfriend and for that I think they are talented and deserve. Fighting Boyfriend Yay I love your comment <3 Boyfriend look up to Shinee!! When they had to cover a song predebut they chose Shinee's song!! Especially Minwoo haha he is too cute and loves Taemin! He mentions numerous times his love for Taemin Taemin saw a letter Minwoo wrote for him~ da love is real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch Nose 6,905 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 their name never clicked with me lol, but I started to like them after Janus. hoping the best for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helbi 4,358 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend lost popularity in Korea due to their long hiatus but at the same time achieved significant accomplishments outside of Korea Honestly it's really sad because Boyfriend had the highest digital/physical sales of 2011 rookies and won Rookie of the Year and now it seems like they are building themselves up again I am glad they are not disheartened but instead feel more motivated I think this year the members will get into acting~ Jo twins and Minwoo were child actors and Donghyun also had predebut acting experience GOOO STARSHIP PROMOTE BOYFRIEND PROPERLY NO MORE 17 MONTH HIATUS DAT IS SRSLY LONG TIME Boyfriend really really sounds similar to HV so I hope they do well. It makes me sad to see groups full of potential not doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thot 1,829 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend lost popularity in Korea due to their long hiatus but at the same time achieved significant accomplishments outside of Korea Honestly it's really sad because Boyfriend had the highest digital/physical sales of 2011 rookies and won Rookie of the Year and now it seems like they are building themselves up again I am glad they are not disheartened but instead feel more motivated I think this year the members will get into acting~ Jo twins and Minwoo were child actors and Donghyun also had predebut acting experience GOOO STARSHIP PROMOTE BOYFRIEND PROPERLY NO MORE 17 MONTH HIATUS DAT IS SRSLY LONG TIME That long hiatus literally killed their momentum. I feel bad for them. I really don't understand why agencies feel the need to rush artists to debut outside of Korea when they're just starting out and building their reputation in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candykiss 2,124 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend really really sounds similar to HV so I hope they do well. It makes me sad to see groups full of potential not doing well. Boyfriend and Hello Venus are friends too I LOVE Hello Venus they are so gorgeous and talented~ It makes me sad Pledis is not promoting them well either T-T That long hiatus literally killed their momentum. I feel bad for them. I really don't understand why agencies feel the need to rush artists to debut outside of Korea when they're just starting out and building their reputation in Korea. I know right~ Boyfriend started promoting in Japan 1 year after debut without solidifying their status in Korea first http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/06/boyfriend-gathers-40000-fans-for-their-japanese-showcase-at-the-budokan they are said to have the biggest Japanese debut and other kpop groups like Kara and Wonder Girls and Infinite congratulated them!! I went to find the video but it was deleted >< Than their 2012 comebacks were also overlapped with Japanese promotions so it was like they were barely in Korea at that point even though they were filming HELLO BABY which only famous groups are invited to film During 17 month hiatus Boyfriend promoted a lot in Japan, released a lot of Japanese cds and sold out concert areanas and Donghyun had a musical ^^ They even had a Japanese movie Boyfriend had US TOUR and had concert in Puerto Rico~ the first Kpop group to do so! But of course at that success their Korean fandom was slowly and surely shrinking I know DAUM cafe numbers are not accurate but Boyfriend keep losing more fans as time goes by T-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XUANYI 1,869 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend lost popularity in Korea due to their long hiatus but at the same time achieved significant accomplishments outside of Korea Honestly it's really sad because Boyfriend had the highest digital/physical sales of 2011 rookies and won Rookie of the Year and now it seems like they are building themselves up again I am glad they are not disheartened but instead feel more motivated I think this year the members will get into acting~ Jo twins and Minwoo were child actors and Donghyun also had predebut acting experience GOOO STARSHIP PROMOTE BOYFRIEND PROPERLY NO MORE 17 MONTH HIATUS DAT IS SRSLY LONG TIME As a shawol they kinda remind me of SHINee and their long hiatus . Also the fresh aura, good dancing, nice vocals and young age. I really wish they do well for my sister who is a Bestfriend and for that I think they are talented and deserve. Fighting Boyfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE ZONE 10,428 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Boyfriend and Hello Venus are friends too I LOVE Hello Venus they are so gorgeous and talented~ It makes me sad Pledis is not promoting them well either T-T i remember watching this episode for hello venus, but then got to know the boyfriend members too :3 i really enjoyed janus and i yah, but then they went back to japan ;; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesuzu 1,261 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yay I love your comment <3 Boyfriend look up to Shinee!! When they had to cover a song predebut they chose Shinee's song!! Especially Minwoo haha he is too cute and loves Taemin! He mentions numerous times his love for Taemin Taemin saw a letter Minwoo wrote for him~ da love is real My sister being a Bestfriend makes me know about their SHINee love It makes me adore them more Minwoo is the cutest thing ever xD He can't take his eyes off Taemin xD I hope he can get close to Taemin one day or even perform with him on stage Isn't Jeongmin a big fan of SHINee too? I remember my sister telling me how Boyfriend practice SHINee songs instead of theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyeon 13,114 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yay I love your comment <3 Boyfriend look up to Shinee!! When they had to cover a song predebut they chose Shinee's song!! Especially Minwoo haha he is too cute and loves Taemin! He mentions numerous times his love for Taemin Taemin saw a letter Minwoo wrote for him~ da love is real omg how cuteeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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