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CNBLUE

CNBLUE

K-pop, rock music

South Korea Est. 2009

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Sound in a sentence: "With tight rhythmic interplay and atmospheric guitar lines, CNBLUE's sound builds tension through dynamic shifts while maintaining an approachable melodic flow."

CNBLUE matters for its role in reshaping the landscape of K-pop by integrating traditional band dynamics with the polished aesthetics of contemporary pop. Their approach brought a live instrumentation focus to a genre often dominated by pre-packaged performances, encouraging both audiences and emerging artists to appreciate the nuances of musicianship alongside carefully crafted visuals.

CNBLUE matters for its role in reshaping the landscape of K-pop by integrating traditional band dynamics with the polished aesthetics of contemporary pop. Their approach brought a live instrumentation focus to a genre often dominated by pre-packaged performances, encouraging both audiences and emerging artists to appreciate the nuances of musicianship alongside carefully crafted visuals. This shift has fostered a more authentic connection between performers and fans, as CNBLUE navigates the delicate balance between musical integrity and commercial appeal. At the core of CNBLUE's impact is their commitment to songwriting that emphasizes emotional honesty and relatable narratives. The band often crafts songs that resonate with the everyday experiences of youth, tackling themes of love, longing, and self-discovery. Their writing style strikes a balance between sincere storytelling and impressionistic imagery, allowing listeners to feel the weight of each lyric while also inviting personal interpretation. This duality in approach fosters a deep emotional engagement, making their music feel like an intimate conversation rather than a polished production.

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Discography

39 releases • 23 studio • 2009–2017

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Now or Never

Now or Never (2009)

Voice

Bluelove

Bluelove (2010)

Bluetory

Bluetory (2010)

Thank U

392

First Step

First Step (2011)

First Step +1 Thank You

First Step +1 Thank... (2011)

Code Name Blue

Code Name Blue (2012)

Ear Fun

Re:Blue

What Turns You On?

What Turns You On? (2013)

Japan Best Album 'Present'

Japan Best Album 'Pr... (2013)

Truth

Wave

Can't Stop

Can't Stop (2014)

Korea Best Album 'Present'

Korea Best Album 'Pr... (2014)

Colors

2gether

Blueming

Blueming (2016)

Euphoria

Euphoria (2016)

Stay Gold

Stay Gold (2017)

7°CN

Albums ()

Stay Gold

Stay Gold

2017

Euphoria

Euphoria

2016

2gether

2gether

2015

Colors

Colors

2015

Wave

Wave

2014

Korea Best Album 'Present'

Korea Best Album 'Present'

2014

Japan Best Album 'Present'

Japan Best Album 'Present'

2013

What Turns You On?

What Turns You On?

2013

Code Name Blue

Code Name Blue

2012

392

392

2011

First Step

First Step

2011

Thank U

Thank U

2010

EPs ()

7°CN

7°CN

2017

Blueming

Blueming

2016

Truth

Truth

2014

Can't Stop

Can't Stop

2014

Re:Blue

Re:Blue

2013

Ear Fun

Ear Fun

2012

First Step +1 Thank You

First Step +1 Thank You

2011

Bluelove

Bluelove

2010

Bluetory

Bluetory

2010

Voice

Voice

2009

Now or Never

Now or Never

2009

Singles ()

Between Us

Between Us

2017

You're So Fine

You're So Fine

2016

Puzzle

Puzzle

2016

Cinderella

Cinderella

2015

White

White

2015

Go your way

Go your way

2014

Blind Love

Blind Love

2013

Lady

Lady

2013

Robot

Robot

2012

Come On

Come On

2012

Where You Are

Where You Are

2012

In My Head

In My Head

2011

Re-maintenance

Re-maintenance

2011

I don’t know why

I don’t know why

2010

The Way

The Way

2010

The Way

The Way

2010

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