Thunder confesses that he joined MBLAQ 15 days before their debut

[asteri5k.livejournal.com]

On May 10th, MBLAQ’s Thunder guested on SBS’s “Strong Heart” and confessed that he didn’t participate in MBLAQ’s debut album at all.

Thunder first came to Korea from the Philippines when he was 17 years old. Because he’s always been a fan of Rain’s, he auditioned for J.Tune Entertainment, but was unfortunately eliminated twice in the finals. As an alternative plan, he auditioned for IU’s agency and prepared to debut there.

Later, he received another opportunity to audition for J.Tune through a dancer he came to know. After his audition, Rain commented, “I’m not quite sure about your level of passion,” which urged Thunder to respond, “I’ll put my life on the line for this.”

Fortunately, his determination paid off, and Thunder was able to join MBLAQ just 15 days before their debut (the original fifth member had to leave the group because of his poor health).

Thus, the voice that fans presumed was Thunder’s belonged to the ‘original’ member.

Because MBLAQ had already completed their recordings and reported their debut to the press, they couldn’t postpone it for Thunder. Thunder had also only taken vocal lessons, so his rap skills weren’t quite on par with the ‘original’ member’s then.

He revealed, “I was called the hole of MBLAQ.. and I cried for three days a week because of that.” With a smile, he added, “Seven days after I began training, we shot our music video and then debuted a week later. I tried my best to match my tone to his voice.”

Thunder concluded his confession with a message to his fans, “I’m apologetic for what I’m about to say, especially for those who really loved MBLAQ’s first album. I would like to say that I’ve always tried to show who I was and never once lip-synced my part. It’s always been me since our second album, so I hope that you continue to give us your love. Thank you.”

Source: Sports Seoul via Naver
Translations by VITALSIGN @ allkpop

Comments

[fuuism.livejournal.com]

lol, it's like the first HSM movie all over again!

So chipmunk rapping was a creation of the other guy, who'd have thought. Poor health huh... I love Thunder so I'm glad he got in but I still wonder how things really went down with that other dude.

[electrogirlluna.livejournal.com]

So chipmunk rapping was a creation of the other guy, who'd have thought.

Haha this. And it was Thunder who got lambasted for it. Poor kid. He's better now, though. And props to him for learning everything in 15 days.

[iamtheliquorr.livejournal.com]

I'm impressed with him for learning all the dances and lyrics and whatnot in 15 days

Reading stories about companies/groups idols almost ended up in is always kind of a trip

[freezing-flames.livejournal.com]

“I was called the hole of MBLAQ.. and I cried for three days a week because of that.”
he IS the hole though...

[fuuism.livejournal.com]

He probably finds solace on the fact he's the most relevant member in Korea along with Joon.

[muchie05.livejournal.com]

*cuddles*
No you are not! *cooeing voice* <3

[aures.livejournal.com]

d'aww <3

[gumdrop-showers.livejournal.com]

Dang. I guess I just assumed he was there and trained with the other members. Regardless, I think he's a good addition to MBLAQ. He may not be the strongest singer or the greatest rapper, but he pulls his own and I admire him for that. ^^

[xxmannequin.livejournal.com]

Not surprised at all. We all knew that there was a member in MBLAQ who dropped out not even a month before their debut.
the original fifth member had to leave the group because of his poor health
I hope this isn't true.I read different stuff regarding the ex member,but there were never health problems involved - just personal issues or smth (if my memory serves me right)

I didn't like Thunder when I first got into MBLAQ,but with the BLAQStyle he really 'grew' on me,and I even had a little crush on him.

[piemin.livejournal.com]

this boy is just so precious in a way i just can't hate him.
so what, he's a part of mblaq now and this fact doesn't change a thing.

[ababobaby.livejournal.com]

Awwwww... he's so precious, made me teary-eyed.

Am I the only one who liked him ever since their debut? Most didn't~

[mara-ciro.livejournal.com]

I did too, but I always thought of his as "Sandara Park's younger brother"

[sai12.livejournal.com]

It is freakishly impressive that he managed to learn the dances and lyrics all in 15 days to be able to debut with the group.

[herro-kitty.livejournal.com]

It really showed tho.
I always feel bad for idols who had to go through like 5 years of training, but in this case he could've used a year or two.

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

Definitely. He's my favorite MBLAQ member, but he still has to improve a lot.

[jumpsama.livejournal.com]

all the more reason to admire the Park siblings. they may not be the most talented people in their groups but their attitude towards work is something.

/mygodthisiskpopwhatamisaying

[xkeirafanx.livejournal.com]

I still love him. And I'm quite impressed he learned the dance that fast. But well, he's always been more of a dancer than a rapper/singer.

[breathless31.livejournal.com]

I feel bad for the original member though :/ If he had to quit just before their debut

[bunny-lita.livejournal.com]

They couldn't have delayed their debut a few months? He really could've benefited from that time to practice.

[angelonair.livejournal.com]

whoa, I had no idea that that wasn't his own voice.

He must have felt so horrible those 2 weeks before his debut, stressed out about the Mblaq debut + constantly hearing that he is a 'black hole'.
Though he is definitely still lacking, he is always trying to improve himself and bring pride to Mblaq. His attitude towards his work is damn impressive.

[ss501pixie.livejournal.com]

wow i thought that was his voice anyway still love Thunder

[aishriena.livejournal.com]

I already know that he is not the original member because I've seen a video where Rain is dancing and making a CM with MBLAQ and Thunder is not there. The one dancing is the former member, Sangbae and the CM never even come out maybe due to the change in member. There is also their pre-debut photoshoot in Nylon Korea with the former member.

But this confession that he didn't even participate in the album come quite as a shock to me as an A+ because I really thought he did his own rap in the album. I didn't even realize that it's not his voice. I have to listened back to Oh Yeah and G.O.O.D Luv to check and now when I really listen, yeah, it doesn't really sound like him. But kudos and respect to him for being strong and stand firm to debut under his idol, Rain. Not many people can do what he does. There must be a lot of difficulties to adapt to the group and the song & dance especially because the other members had train together for 2 years. Thumbs up for you, Thunder!

[sk8terac.livejournal.com]

Wow now I feel (ever so slightly) bad for slagging him off.

[aishriena.livejournal.com]

If any of you are interested to know how the former member Kim Sang Bae looks like here's some pics:

(http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/aishriena/?action=view&current=mblaqtrainees.jpg)
In this picture, he is the one on the right. The other 3 is Mir, Seung Ho(with long hair) and Ninja Assassin Jr, Joon.

(http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/aishriena/?action=view&current=1234691114699573_file.jpg)
In this picture with Rain, he is the one on the right.

(http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/aishriena/?action=view&current=23585_349311186801_182084146801_4787716_6593243_n.jpg)
In this Nylon photoshoot, he is the one with the black tank top.

I'm posting this only because some people are curious how the former member looks like. I'm still thankful that Thunder is with MBLAQ now no matter what people say about his talent.

[goldengutgirl.livejournal.com]

wow you are kind of incredibly awesome for this

[inudela.livejournal.com]

honestly he seems to be the most popular member now, along with joon. the screams in the crowd when his parts came up were deafening.

[kyten-zstutsuru.livejournal.com]

i somehow found this really sad and it made me listen to MBLAQ like crazy earlier after reading it ;o; listening to Oh Yeah over, i can see how he tried to match the tone of the original dude's voice but Cheondong is Cheondong and that's that.

i love how he's shown us the real him and revealing this kinda brings some light; least for me. ^^

Sanghyun hwaiting!~

[itangeisha.livejournal.com]

Damn i need to listen to this..
Why did they lied though? They should have postpone, even if it was told to the press idk..

[badoy.livejournal.com]

kim sangbae, if you didn't leave... i would probably stanning you right now, and i will never have a nonexistent mirdoong in my life. where are you now? ;~;