CNBLUE starts countdown for release of teaser video

Timer of CNBLUE's teaser release [CNBLUE's official website]

Korean rock band CNBLUE has gone on a countdown for the release of a teaser video from their upcoming album, according to their agency FNC Music on Tuesday.

The group's official website (http://cnblue.co.kr) revealed a previously uploaded image with the phrase, "You can look forward to CNBLUE's first formal album in February 2011" with a digital clock counting the hours and days till February 28, which is the date their teaser video will be released.

"The teaser that will be uploaded on the official website will be a snippet from their music video which they shot in Japan in early February," a PR official from FNC told 10Asia over the phone.

The countdown had originally indicated February 23 would be the release date for their first full-length album but postponed the date over final arrangements.

CNBLUE -- composed of members Yong-hwa, Jung-shin, Jong-hyun and Min-hyuk -- made their debut in Korea early last year with their hit single "Alone" and mini-album "Bluetory" after releasing two singles in Japan.

They have led a successful music career overseas, going double platinum in Taiwan and placing in the top ranks of the prestigious Oricon chart in Japan. The boys have also held several fan meetings and concerts in Japan, meeting with several thousand fans during the events.

Outside of their group activities, the boys have expanded their careers in the entertainment industry, appearing in dramas, movies and a number of variety shows.

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