elliia provillee: SONG SEUNG HYUN FT ISLAND NEW MEMBER

Song Seung Hyun (송승현) is the newest member of Korea Boy Band FT Island after replacing OhWon Bin. FT Island’s new member is Song Seung Hyun (age 18), at 180cm and 60kg. He will fill in Oh Won Bin’s spot as a guitarist and vocalist, and also plans to add some rap.

Song Seung Hyun is the second youngest member of the group after Choi Min Hwan.

Being a new member of the group and still mysterious for the fans, Song Seung Hyun stated: “Since I’ve just recently joined the group, I will be lacking lots of experience, however I will try my best to not fall behind and will work hard to gain the love of fans.”

Anyway, the idol rock band will continue as usual and will be coming back with a mini-album in February.

Song Seung Hyun also participated Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) Idol Maknae Rebellion, and Starred in “Style Wave” together with Choi Jong Hun.

Why Oh Won Bin quit FT Island

On January 28, F&C Music announced that guitarist Oh Won Bin suddenly left the band FT Island.

He started as a member of the group, but said that there were long time differences with the other members and the music personally, and stopped activities with them.

FT Island’s agency F&C Music said, “The fans knew about these rumors coming out. But Oh Won Bin is the one who made the final decision. And at the end of the discussion, it was the team’s final decision.

“Oh Won Bin will not leave FT Island a four-member band. A new member will come along with their new mini-album in February.”

Song Seung Hyun debut in FT Island

I Believe Myself became the first single with member Song Seung Hyun’s vocal. To promote their music, the group held several performances in Japan during the summer of 2009. Jump starting their Asia Tour, F.T. Island visited Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and several others countries for several weeks.