F.T. Island

F.T. Island is active as of 2026-11-15.

The 'F.T.' in F.T. Island stands for Five Treasure, so the full name is explained as 'Five Treasure Island'. At debut, the name likened the group's five members to treasures. Today the band is active as a trio, but it continues under the same name.

F.T. Island debuted on June 7, 2007, with 'Love Sick'. The song's heartfelt melody won the band a lot of affection from the very start of its career. 'Love Sick' is still counted among the songs most closely associated with F.T. Island, even many years later.

F.T. Island is a band whose members play their own instruments while performing. Lee Hong Gi is known as the vocalist, Lee Jae Jin plays bass, and Choi Min Hwan plays drums. Because live playing is at the heart of their music, the band's appeal comes through especially strongly in concert.

As of November 2026, F.T. Island belongs to FNC Entertainment and renewed its contract with the agency in 2026. The members are Lee Hong Gi, Lee Jae Jin and Choi Min Hwan, active as a three-member band. Official news is posted through the agency and the band's official channels.

F.T. Island's official fandom is called Primadonna. The word refers to the leading female singer in an opera, and the name is described as meaning that the fans are the most precious leading characters for the band. The band is also known to have a fan song with the same title.

Widely known F.T. Island songs include the debut track 'Love Sick' along with 'I Hope' and 'Severely'. Their early work leaned toward emotional ballad rock, while later releases also featured harder rock sounds. Release dates for each song can be found on official music platforms.

Over the years, F.T. Island has increasingly released songs with members taking part in writing and composing. Along the way, the band's music grew more distinctly rock-oriented. You can see which members contributed to each track by checking the credits on official music platforms.

Yes. Alongside Korea, F.T. Island has long released music and performed in Japan. The band made its Japanese indie debut with a mini album in 2008 and its major-label debut with the single "Flower Rock" in 2010, then continued releasing music and touring there. For schedules, the most accurate source is the agency's and the band's official announcements.

Start with their best-known songs, such as the debut track 'Love Sick'. Then follow their albums in release order to hear how the band broadened from ballad rock toward a fuller rock sound. Watching live performance videos is the best way to appreciate their appeal as a band.

News about F.T. Island's concerts and activities comes through FNC Entertainment, the band's official channels and official fan club announcements. Check schedules against official notices, and buy tickets only from official sellers. At the venue, please follow the rules, including not filming without permission.