•__________________Code-V (코드브이)

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i love their title song^^

the song's pretty slow, but it's really nice. they all sing so amazingly! very in love *___*

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Code V - Honestly

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Code V's new MV ^^

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[PERF] 110602 MCD: Code-V - 솔직히 말할게 (HD)

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Here comes pics! (taken from : stopthedisco @ CodeAddiction)

SangWoo

Naro

Sol

Jaewon

Rui

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CODE-V NEVER SAID THEY WANT TO SURPASS TVXQ.

◆“The second TVXQ? Because of A Cappella”

Although this is a group that hasn’t spread their name in Korea, in Japan they have taken their spot in the new Hallyu wave. After Code-V debuted they have been receiving love calls from Japanese K-POP fans first. On a survey called ‘Waiting for a Japanese Debut by Korean Groups’, they made it to number 1, beating out many great singers.

Code-V has been the first vocal group in a while, since TVXQ to have great enough singing abilities to garner Japanese fans’ interest. Because Code-V has 5 members and can sing A Cappella, very similar to TVXQ, they have been dubbed as ‘The Second TVXQ’.

“It seems like Japanese fans think we are similar to TVXQ. We did activities with a dance song, our members are made up of mostly vocals, and above that we do A Cappella, adding more similar points. Although we like TVXQ, and they are a group we respect, rather than imitating them, we want to overcome that (meaning they want people to see them as CODE-V per se and not being a shadow of TVXQ) and show off our own colors.”

If Code-V were to say, “Since TVXQ parted, there have been fans who’ve come to see us”, Sol said “In Korea, many people say I resemble KCM while in Japan they say I resemble Hero Jaejoong. Many people have mistaken us for TVXQ at restaurants”, sharing these unexpected remarks. At the statement, ‘Dangerous remarks could bring Anti’s’, they said “This isn’t a match the 5 members thought about” with a mix of cute charms and responsibility , bringing out laughter.

I'm aware that A LOT of people are becoming antis fro CODE-V because of their recent interview with Joy News.

Someone from CODE-V's company tweeted that CODE-V never even mentioned that some TVXQ fans came to them after the 'split'.

So the article was a bit fabricated and the translations from allkpop was inaccurately translated.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a very big fan of TVXQ since debut and they are actually one of the singers i love since back then. But it was unfair to attack CODE-V suddenly by merely a single twisted interview.

[Guest adikkeluangman]

[Review] “Honestly” by Code V

If any one group is deserving of the title of most underrated boy band in Korea, Code V is definitely a front-runner for the honors. Having debuted in 2007 under the name BLESS, it goes without saying that it’s been more than a slow-paced musical career for this quintet of vocalists.

Last year, the five members – Taemin (leader at the time), Sang Woo, Nallo, Sol, and Jae Won – made a return to the K-pop scene under the new stage name Code V. Surprisingly, the boys managed to gain some attention with their single, “Addiction“, but before anything took off, Code V was witness to the departure of their very own leader, Taemin, who left four members behind and an empty slot for the filling.

Now, Code V is back with their latest album, “Honestly“, and a new member to boot. Can they gain the momentum they need to impress the sea of new Korean pop enthusiasts?

Let’s find out.

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Track List:

01. Tell You Honestly

02. Go!

03. Summer Love

04. Miracle

05. Addiction

06. I’m More Sad

07. Now Go And See

08. Don’t Apologize

09. Addiction (Remix)

10. Tell You Honestly (Inst.)

11. Go! (Inst.)

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If Code V should be recognized for anything, it’s their vocal competency and chemistry as a boy band. These guys understand harmony, both figuratively speaking and in the technical context. Code V have been singing together for years (with the exception of new member Rui), but because they’re not ‘idols’ per se, they haven’t schlepped across the media fronts as frequently, pimping themselves out on reality shows, variety programs, commercials, pseudo-acting gigs, and what have you. Instead, Code V have focused on blending their singing in whatever way possible to make themselves sound great first and foremost.

Code V do what musicians ought to have as their top priority, and that’s sell their voices. There hasn’t been enough face time or photographic references for listeners to match Code V’s voices to their corresponding faces, and in a time when looks are as equally (or more) important than talent, sitting through “Honestly” will drag far more than it actually does because most of us are simply not accustomed to just listening without the visual memories of our favorite boy bands sprouting in our minds simultaneously.

To top things off, Code V are dead set on a very timeless R&B style circa mid 90s to early 2000s. A lot of this album reflects the classic R&B elements, with the occasional departure to a more familiar K-pop sound.

“Honestly” opens with the lead single, “Tell You Honestly“, which is the perfect example of the classic K-pop throwback to the old school way of singing R&B music that Code V habitually do throughout this album. “Tell You Honestly” is a calm ballad that features every detail of R&B to a T; from the strings, to the hard hits of a real kick drum, and even a little flair here and there of an electric guitar. What makes this song, though, is of course Code V’s singing.

Most Korean pop groups lack a certain fluidity from one voice to the other during these kinds of ballads. Here, because Code V have gone the traditional route of forming an ensemble, in that they all have somewhat similar voices rather than a thousand very different ones, they have mastered the ease of blending with each other to make almost seamless transitions between phrases. In other words, they sound like one unified voice throughout this entire song.

As I’ve mentioned earlier, Code V know what harmonies are, know how to sing them, and thus you’ll find them all over the place. For those who tire of the one-note vocals in mainstream K-pop, at least appreciate that you’ve stumbled upon a group of male vocalists who can deliver them beautifully.

Following the lead single is “Go!“, which opens with Jae Won talking in that British accent of his. “Go!” picks things up a bit into a solid mid-tempo track that’s much more cheerful than the lead single. Code V are almost always aiming for that swooping emotional connection to their audience through powerful ballads, but it’s nice to hear them step into the light and into faster beats-per-minute once in a while.

This song’s alright, but the highlight has to be at the middle eight, where the instrumental dwindles down to a sole piano line and raw singing. I do have to raise an eyebrow at the random auto-tune at the end. I’m not sure what it’s doing there (Go!).

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“Summer Love” continues with the same vibes as “Go!”, and I personally prefer this over the previous one because there’s a little more variety in the transitions. It also features a powerful climax that suits the build up from the rest of the song. You’ll hear Sang Woo and Nallo belting the highs here, as they usually take the lead throughout Code V’s music. The old-school synths in this track give it a very relaxing effect, which follows right in line with Code V’s easy-going style (Summer Love).

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Then we have the ballad “Miracle“. If Code V wanted to, they could easily call themselves a ballad group, kind of like 2AM, because slow-tempo songs are what they do best. They become untouchable when they’re singing ballads, and while K-pop asks for variety and being able to do triple axles on stage, Code V aren’t quite cut out to be top idols in that respect. They just don’t have that punch to stand next to K-pop’s superstars.

However, at this point, Code V can carry on with their musical career knowing their voices pretty much slay any top agency drone, and that they have loyal fans who appreciate them for just singing really, really well.

“Miracle” is arguable the highlight ballad of this album. The first few seconds give off the impression that this will be a complete snore-fest, but just by giving it an extra minute, things start flourishing into something rather beautiful. “Miracle” is an inspirational song and everything happening here correlates very well with that theme. Not one chorus is the same as the other, hinting at the idea that Code V may or may not have recorded this song from start to finish without stopping.

As the song progresses, the direction of this subtle tune takes an interesting turn at the middle eight. Code V had been singing their hearts out during the choruses, but when it reappears at the end, not only are they doing it again, but this time with a full-out choir behind them. They’re pretty much taking K-pop to church, giving “Miracle” that warm and spiritual feeling. And with Code V’s soothing vocals, this added element proves that they’re one of the very few boy bands that can deliver the exceptional magic required to pull off power ballads.

Right on its heels is Code V’s 2010 single, “Addiction“. This song falls a little more along the expected style of K-pop. Unheard in any of the previous tracks until this one is Code V’s token rapper, Jae Won. His line is very minimal here, but rather than dusting him under the rug like most groups do with rappers, Jae Won – wait for it – actually sings as well. His role is more important than just the rapper, as he’s also a vital component of Code V when they sing a capella. Yes, these guys go the distance and put their pipes to work sans processing and instruments to showcase that they’re in fact all raw talent (as seen here in a 2010 medley, and here during a recent promo interview for “Honestly”).

“Addiction” has a very similar vibe to Big Bang’s “Haru Haru“, except it lacks all of the swag, which is understandable since Code V has none. Although “Addiction” has a swift beat, the vocals and delivery is gentle in comparison – a juxtaposition we hear all the time in pop music.

The rest of the album, like with “Addiction”, has already been released at one point or another. “I’m More Sad” was released along side “Addiction”, and as expected, it’s another mellow track. It’s easy-going and very lounge-sounding. It’s as energetic as things get on this album, but it’s a decent track nonetheless (I’m More Sad).

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You will recognize “Now Go And See” if you watched the K-drama “Baker King, Kim Tak Goo“, since it appeared on the OST, as well as the last song, “Don’t Apologize“, which appeared on the K-drama, “Giant“. (Now Go And See, Don’t Apologize).

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The songs on “Honestly” possess a particular layer of sophistication, in that Code V sing each and every one almost flawlessly. Their vocals are some of the strongest to come out of Korea, especially for a boy band, and it wouldn’t do them justice comparing their talent to current K-pop idol bands because they clearly surpass them in that department. They understand the fundamentals of singing and their technique is clean and polished, much like the veterans of Korean pop music.

But with the highs, also come the lows, as Code V lack a clear presence in K-pop. As hard as they have tried, there’s still something missing in them to leave a powerful mark among K-pop audiences. Perhaps they’re not pimped out as hard or forced to do silly things to gain the attention that others receive, but even with an album that is sung freakishly well, Code V are still climbing up that steep hill to the top.

“Honestly” is too slow of an album to have been released right now, mainly because K-pop is quickly shifting gears for the Summer and everything heard here is almost too calm for the season.

If you’re a fan of old-school K-pop (and ballads), this album may be your one ticket to the way things used to sound. From the compositions to the harmonies and style, most of what you will find in Code V’s latest album will satisfy your fancy.

What I think would have been a perfect addition to this collective is one stunning track done in a capella. You just don’t hear that enough in K-pop these days.

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Overall Rating: 3.9/5

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/review-honestly-by-code-v

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Code-V on their struggles, fame in Japan, Korean comeback, and surpassing TVXQ

Male vocal group Code-V recently sat down for an in-depth interview with Joy News 24. Although they’re still an unfamiliar name to most, they have a confidence in their vocal skills that puts any other rookie artist to shame. Reporters immediately noted that confidence, as the boys expressed that they were ready and willing to sing on request.

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They were in the midst of introducing their title track, when they abruptly stopped to ask, “Do you want to hear us sing it live?” After a short on-the-spot a cappella performance, the boys went on to reveal that they also possessed dozens of different voice imitations to show off on variety shows as well.

This talented team is comprised of leader Sang Woo, ‘visual’ Sol, ‘chocolate abs’ Naro, maknae Taemin, and their newest addition, Louis.

Code-V initially promoted under the name ‘Bless‘ back in 2007 before making their debut with the track, “Addiction“, back in June of last year. Unfortunately, they didn’t meet the success that they had hoped for, and had to abruptly conclude promotions without attaining much in achievements.

“There was always a natural disaster following us,” they explained. ”We had to postpone our broadcast promotions because of the Cheonanham skirmish, and when we were preparing for our Japanese promotions, there was an earthquake in Fukushima. We’re sort of immune to everything now (laughter). In order to break that jinx, we persistently promoted in Japan.”

They continued, “While preparing for this album, we think our failures created a strong foundation for each of the tracks in it.”

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Although they’re not quite well known in Korea, they’re already growing as Hallyu stars in Japan. They recently ranked first in a survey that asked Japanese fans to choose a Korean artist’s debut that they were looking forward to the most.

Japanese fans have been highly anticipative of the group for their vocal talent, especially for their resemblance to TVXQ in that they’re both a capella groups. As such, they were nicknamed the ’second TVXQ.’

Code-V commented, “We think the Japanese music fans see us in the same light as TVXQ since we promoted with a dance track, but our members are all vocally talented. A capella is also our specialty so we resemble them in that way. We personally like TVXQ and respect them, but as opposed to emulating them, we hope surpass them and show a color of our own.”

The members also added, “After TVXQ’s split, some of their fans came to us.” Sol revealed, “They say I look like KCM in Korea, but in Japan, they think I look like Jaejoong. When we go out to eat, some people even mistake us to be TVXQ.”

When told that those were rather dangerous statements to be making, the boys replied with aegyo, “It’s not something all five of us agree with.”

Speaking of their Japanese promotions, the boys recently completed a successful promotion cycle there despite the earthquake. In an effort to give their fans a boost of energy, the boys continued on with their promotion plans instead of canceling it. They also came up with the heartfelt idea of folding 1,000 paper cranes to deliver to Fukushima. The project is currently on display at a hotel lobby.

They explained, “We don’t make much so we couldn’t make a big donation… Even if it isn’t anything physical, we wanted to make something that would deliver our feelings. We noticed that the Japanese fans liked it when lovers would exchange paper cranes in dramas so we went with that idea. It’s kind of romantic, right? We were worried that they would think we weren’t being genuine, but they liked it, which was fortunate.”

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Now that they’ve made their return in Korea with their first official album, “Honestly“, they’re promoting with a beautiful ballad track to showcase their vocal potential. “We were going to use a dance track for our title song, but a week before our album was to be released, we decided to change it last minute because we fell in love with a ballad that our composer hyung had hidden. With shows like ‘I Am a Singer‘ and ‘Birth of a Great Star‘, vocal talent is being regarded as important again, and we felt that fans would be bored of idol dances now. We went with something we wanted to show this time.”

The boys finally concluded, “We want to become a luxury idol. Although we’re all different in personality and style, we come together really well. It’s because of each of our voices coming together that we shine that much more. Hopefully those who didn’t know of us before will get to know us through this album.”

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/code-v-on-their-struggles-fame-in-japan-korean-comeback-and-surpassing-tvxq

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[Guest xxCharybdiSxx]

Code-V (MuCore Comeback) - Honestly

Their comeback in MuCore was a surprise for me! hahaha!

and even though it was cut short for a comeback, love the performance! oh my jaewon & rui!

[Guest xxCharybdiSxx]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUI ^^

Actually I'm late~ he'e b-day is JULY 7th ^^

[Guest xxCharybdiSxx]

oh im the only one posting?

i just saw Jaewon's little cameo on Mina's comeback MV "Toy Boy".

Just sharing.

[Guest YoonSooJin]

Something makes me sound like a fool..... but is Seo Jae Won the MC of K-Wave Station ? Because his English is fluent so I'm not sure.......... Just asking !

[Guest nelynge]

I wonder, what happened to them, listening to my music I listened to a few songs of them.
Searching on google about them I found a video of them singing Acapella on Shibuya:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/NTapfiEaeFA
Looking more for them on dailymotion found their song Addiction its Japanese version:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqdj22_pv-code-v-addiction-yyyyyyyyyyy-english-subs_music
I wonder why there isn't any info on them on sites like AllKpop or others. Similar to them I wonder about X-5, I'll check their official thread for info.
Aren't there other fans that could update more this thread?

[Miky88]

So sad that this group isin't moe popular,it's so sad because they sure are good...

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Code-V latest Music Video for their Japanese single: "

" (Google translate: "We can become strong again repeated goodbye?") It's a beautiful song and I've been playing it over and over again. Really wish people would listen and appreciate their talent. 
Here's a live performance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG_CqnRKWLs. (Credits to m2tamura21 for uploading the file.)