FTISLAND To Perform In New York City & Los Angeles This January

FTISLAND (F.T. Island) will kick off their two-city U.S. engagement on Wednesday, January 28 at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. The group will then travel to Los Angeles for a performance at Club Nokia L.A. Live on Friday, January 30. This will be the first time that FTISLAND has toured within the United States, independent of previous engagements where they performed with fellow FNC artists CNBLUE.

FTISLAND is an abbreviation for Five Treasure Island. The five member group debuted in 2007 with the commercially successful album “Cheerful Sensibility.” As the predecessors to CNBLUE, FTISLAND are considered to be the first instrumental idol band or an idol group that plays instruments. Like CNBLUE, the group extensively promotes within Japan.

The leader vocalist of the group, Lee Hong Ki, is also well regarded for his acting roles. He was child actor who debuted in 2002. His breakout role was the 2009 Hallyu hit “You’re Beautiful” where he starred as Jeremy, opposite Park Shin Hye, Jang Geun Suk, and CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa. Lee Hong Ki is curently the star of the weekend comedy “Modern Farmer.”

Choi Jong Hoon is the lead guitarist and keyboardist for the group. He has also pursued acting, with roles in the 2011 film “You’re My Pet." 

Lee Jae Jin is the bassist for FTISLAND. His acting appearances include his debut role in the 2007 drama “Unstoppable Marriage.” Choi Min Hwan is the drummer, who has also served as a lyricist and composer.
Song Seung Hyun is a guitarist, vocalist, and composer within the group.

Known for their enthusiastic live performances, FTISLAND will undoubtedly put on a great show.

Tickets for both their New York City performance and Los Angeles engagement are priced from $50 through $120.  Fans who purchase $120 tickets will receive an high-touch opportunity with the members of the group. 

Tickets for “FTISLAND Live In The U.S.” will go on sale on December 19 at 4 PM Local through axs.com and Powerhouse Live

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