Big Bang tires netizens and industry representatives with their refusal to appear on “Music Bank?

Although they apparently came to a compromise last month, KBS and Big Bang are at it again, as Big Bang was recently reported to have rejected an appearance on “Music Bank“.


A representative of a broadcast company shared with Newsen, “A day before their recording for ‘Music Bank,’ Big Bang told producers that they would not be appearing on the show because they were not

Big Bang releases lyrics for “Stupid Liar”

There’s only two days left until Big Bang drops their re-packaged mini-album, and the teasers just keep rolling in.


After unveiling individual cuts of the members over the past five days, YG Entertainment decided to release a group shot this time around. Big Bang’s style got toned down to something more

Big Bang’s “Tonight” MV to premiere at “Big Show” + new album doing well on itunes

The explosion caused by Big Bang’s comeback is just getting bigger. Not only have they shattered records for their mini-album pre-orders, they’ve also achieved an ‘all-kill’ on the top real-time charts in Korea (Soribada, Melon, Dosirak, Bugs and Cyworld). Now, the boys are storming up the charts in America as they’re currently positioned at #12 on the itunes album chart (#6 on the Pop album chart)! Very impressive and this shows that they have a strong fan base overseas.


In addition, the YG-Life official blog has recently added a new entry stating that the MV for “Tonight” will premiere at the “2011 Big Show” concert, which will be held from

Third Big Bang Comeback Teaser Video (Taeyang Ver)

Big Bang's comeback date getting close enough, after releasing Teaser GD version and Seungri version, now turn Teaser Taeyang released version. Just as GD Version and Seungri Version , Taeyang version is also still lasted 12 seconds.


Watch the teaser below!

Second Big Bang Comeback Teaser Video (Seungri Ver)

After yesterday's release of GD's Version Teaser for their comeback on 24 February next, this time the Big Bang released a Teaser Seungri's Version. Just as GD's Version Teaser, Teaser Seungri's version, also lasted 12 seconds. 


Watch the teaser below!

Big Bang Reveals First Comeback Teaser Video (GD ver)

For the VIPs who waited for the Big Bang's comeback, wait for staying 3 days ^ ^


Previous Big Bang has released the track list and their concept for a mini photo album-4, and today its a teaser version of GD which only lasted 12 seconds already out ~


Wtach the teaser below!

YG Entertainment goes all out for Big Bang’s comeback promotions

While gearing up for their official comeback on February 24th, YG Entertainment was revealed to be sparing no costs in promoting Big Bang’s first comeback in nearly two years.


The agency was reported to have spent a couple hundred million won alone in just the advertising and promotion for the album. They currently have two rapping buses touring Seoul, as well as over 40 ads plastered on intra-city buses. Banners alerting passerbys of the album’s drop date are also

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri to appear on ‘Strong Heart’ before their comeback

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri will show themselves on the episode of SBS’s ‘Strong Heart’ that will be aired on February 22nd, which is before their fourth mini album release and comeback on February 24th.


G-Dragon and Seungri have worked as a tow for viewer ratings by going on the first episode of ‘Strong Heart’ before. This is especially true for Seungri, who will be on ‘Strong Heart’ for a third time, as he is receiving anticipation for his appearance because every time he’d gone on in the past he’d showcased his extraordinary wit.


Also, it has been rumored that on this episode, G-Dragon showed his rough, unsparing

GD&TOP on rumors, contract controversies, and scandals

Although the members of Big Bang are achieving much success in a variety of different areas, the repercussions from their two-year hiatus are still being felt. During their absence, rumors began circulating about discord between the groupmates themselves and their label, YG Entertainment.


In an interview with Union News, G-Dragon and T.O.P took the time to clear up the rumors with their own honest thoughts.


The reporter first addressed the issue of rumored discord between the members, and the two looked as if they had expected the question. They said:


“Each of us have different tastes, but regarding music, whether we’re on our own or working as all

Big Bang, first Korean dance group at Japan music fest

Boy band Big Bang will be the first Korean dance group to take the main stages of Japan's Summer Sonic Festival 2010 in August, according to the group's agency YG Entertainment.


YG announced in a press release that the group is set to perform on the Ocean Stage of the Maishima Summer Sonic site in Osaka on August 7 and on the Marine Stage of the Chiba Marine Stadium in Tokyo the following day.


The boys will be singing on the stage which is also set to be graced by international recording artists including

Big Bang, TVXQ nominated in MTV Japan awards

 K-pop boy bands Big Bang and TVXQ (aka Tohoshinki) are up against Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift in the MTV World Stage Video Music Awards Japan (VMAJ) that will be held on May 29 at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo.


Big Bang is nominated in three categories: Best New Artist Video for “Gara Gara Go,” Best Pop Video for "Koe wo Kikasete (Let Me Hear Your Voice)” and Best Collaboration Video for Japanese group w-inds collaboration with G-Dragon, leader of Big Bang.



TVXQ is nominated in the Best Group Video for "Share the World".


In the Best New Artist Video category, Big Bang will be going up against Mao Abe, Keri Hilson, Taylor Swift and The Telephones.


Besides Big Bang, other nominees in the Best Pop Video category are Leona Lewis, Ikimono Gakari, P!NK, and Koda Kumi.


W-inds and G-Dragon’s video is competing against Beyonce, Jay-Z, Juju with JAYed, and Shimizu Shota with Kato Miriya.


TVXQ will be up against

Most Anticipated Artist of Dream Concert 2009?

It's that time of the year again - the star (and scandal) studded Dream Concert is less than a week away and the excitement is only growing! With its reputation as arguably the biggest kpop concert of the year, this annual event's got an awesome line-up of around twenty of Korea's top artists.

As for the artist that is garnering the most excitement, thirteen-member Super Junior takes the crown by a landslide:

RESULTS
1. Super Junior = 45 % (19,117 votes)
2. Big Bang = 21% (8,977 votes)
3. SNSD = 13% (5,593 votes)

Runner Ups:
SHINee (3,810 votes)
2NE1 (1,785 votes)
Chaeyeon (1,507 votes)
f(x) (893 votes
2PM (371 votes)
KARA (359 votes)

On top of those guys & gals, we'll also see A-list entertainers like Wheesung, Jewelry, 4minute, T-ara and MC Mong, Park Hyoshin and more grace the stage.

YG Family goes on summer vacation

Big Bang GDragon has revealed a photo taken with fellow member TaeYang and company seonbae Se7en.

He uploaded a photo through his me2day page on 10th September taken during a vacation he went on with TaeYang and Se7en. They were also seen with topless bathing in the summer sunshine.
GDragon also wrote, “The last time before summer goes away! Everyone also have an escape from your daily life. It is fun V”. And on the photo, the words ‘YG Family Outing..’.

Meanwhile, GDragon is promoting his solo debut song ‘Heartbreaker’, which was released on 18th August.

Star Studded List for the 6th Asia Song Fesitval

Big name Asian artists are set to perform at the 6th Asia Song Festival on September 19th.

The show is set for 6 P.M. at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Northern Seoul. The organizers of the event, the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KFICE), also got V6 (Japanese band) and Ekin Cheng (Singer/Actor from Hong Kong) to perform at the Festival.

The headliner k-pop groups set to perform include SNSD / Girl's Generation, Super Junior, 2NE1, and Big Bang. The rest of the lineup includes Japanese artists Gackt and Mihimaru GT, Chinese Chris Lee, Taiwanese Show Luo, Thai K-Otic, Vietnamese Ho Ngoc Ha, and Indonesian Agnes Monica.

GDragon was present at SBS Inkigayo to Congratulate 2NE1 on 1st Mutizen

News have came late that Big Bang member GDragon had made a surprise appearance on SBS Inkigayo to congratulate 2NE1 on their 1st Mutizen.

2NE1 had won their 1st Mutizen with their debut song ‘Fire’ on SBS Inkigayo on 14th June. This is their 1st #1 after 6 years of training for the members.

On 15th, a staff from Inkigayo said, “GDragon had appeared for 2NE1’s encour performance after winning #1 on the show. He had enjoyed the moment of joy together as senior-junior singers from the same company.”

But the full encore performance was not shown hence viewers were not able to see his appearance.




source: kbites

G-Dragon Helped Style 2NE1

In a recent interview, 2NE1 revealed their plans for the future, how they feel about their sunbae's Big Bang and why they have such a sense of style.

Even though lots of other girl groups tend to change up concepts and styles with each album, 2ne1 plans to stay true to one genre, claiming that they "will always be hip-hop" and "neutral"... whatever 'neutral' means. "We are very easy going," they elaborated, "and we don't act cute or pretend to be either. Our mini-album will be released in June and will have cute and sexy music added in there."

While 1TYM's Teddy produced 2NE1's successful hit "Fire", G-Dragon was a strong hand in the groups fashion concepts. G-dragon even lent some of his own accessories to Dara.

And how do they feel about their sunbae's Big Bang, the group they were modeled after? "We still have a long way to go.... We never thought of ourselves as a group that will surpass Big Bang, but we want to be like them and always keep developing."




credits: allkpop

BIG BANG, Japan Debut Anniversary Party for 10,000 People

Popular group Big Bang has revealed part of their project for expansion in Japan.

On June 24th Big Bang will release their debut single in Japan. And to commemorate that, on the same day a big scale party for around 10,000 people will take place.

An affiliated office revealed this on June 11th. On the 24th, Big Bang will give a new single release party for people related to the music industry and fans in the Tokyo Dome to celebrate their debut in Japan.

In Japan it's really unusual for a newcomer like Big Bang to organize this kind of big event to commemorate a CD release. Looks like in order to spread their activities in Japan Big Bang have signed a big contract with a major label like Universal Music.

Also, starting on the 28th with the popular music show MUSIC JAPAN, more TV appearances of Big Bang will follow.

Moreover, on the 19th next month the 3rd Japan Fan Meeting will be held, where they'll contact with the fans.




source: Chosunonline

Big Bang back in Korea for filming for new Japanese MV

Big Bang has returned back to Korea for the filming for their new MV.

Big Bang is currently working on their Japanese major music market advance and is active in Japan. And with that, they are back on 4th June to shoot the MV for their new Japanese song ‘Love Tonight’.

YG Entertainment said in an interview on 7th, “Big Bang had filmed their new MV in Korea for their upcoming Japanese new song. After the filming, they will be back to Japan again. If fast enough, they will leave for Japan on 8-9th June.”

Meanwhile, recently Big Bang also release the MV to the song ‘My Heaven’ on 24th May, working with Japan Universal Music company.




source: kbites

South Korea's Biggest Activity

South Korea’s Biggest Activity, Main Highlight: Dbsk, Big Bang, Super Junior, Wonder Girls

South Korea’s biggest activity will be held on 10th October (Saturday) this year.
Since 1996, this is the biggest activity held annually, drawing forth countless young enthusiasts, creating a concert of the largest scale.

This year, Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang, Super Junior, Wonder Girls; have agreed to participate, and they are to become the main highlight of the concert.

The <2009> which will be held in Seoul SANAMU Olympic Stadium, opens its doors to the region; this is not just a K-POP concert for Korean viewers, but also for tourists to enjoy.

The large-scale concert will take place over 3 hours or more, and will accommodate 40,000 K-POP enthusiasts from all over Asia.

Also, those hoping to join in the <2009>, it has been officially publicised in HP, and exclusive plans are in the works.



source: asianfanatics

Which of your favorite K-pop stars has the cutest Engrish?

Out of all these stars, who do you think has the most adorable Engrrish?

The Wonder Girls during a concert exercising their great English skills:


Lee Hyori in her hotel room during her old reality show, "Off the Record"


Who knew SHINee's Key spoke English so well? And supposedly his skills are purely based on lessons--he's never lived abroad!


For those who don't know, back during Super Junior's early days they had a show called "Super Junior Full House" that just basically surrounded their new careers and placed 2 exchange students who both spoke English fluently in their house to live with them. While the students were staying there, the SuJu boys took English classes in their home and here are one of the few hilarious results:


After his comeback on Ya Shim Man Man 2, in the first segment, Rain is prompted by Jun Jin to converse with Nich Khun in English. There is an air of awkwardness but it's still very cute... later, Kang Ho Dong is messing with him, Rain responds with a cool phrase:


During a fanclub event in Japan, TVXQ's Micky and Junsu break into some random English before a sports endurance test... clearly, Micky hasn't been tutoring Junsu at all!


Big Bang's G-dragon shows off his "English Slang for Beginners!" skills at MTV VMA Japan Awards:


On their way to the Hollywood Bowl in California, the SS501 boys practice their English during the ride


And last but not least, Shinhwa's Jun Jin and Shin Hye Sung joking around about Jun Jin hitting his knee... Hye Sung speaks surprisingly well!





source: allkpop