[PIC] Big Bang unveils official poster for ’2012 Big Bang Alive Tour’

YG Entertainment has just unveiled the official poster for Big Bang‘s ‘2012 Big Bang Alive Tour‘!

The poster, which also serves as the official banner for Big Bang’s ‘2012 Big Show‘ — continues to play on the winter theme from “Blue“.

“Blue” was released as Big Bang’s first title track from their 5th mini-album, ‘Alive‘, and it encapsulates themes of sorrow and loss. With lines like “Winter has passed, and Spring has come“, it’s a great song to herald Big Bang’s comeback to the industry.

The poster visually expressed that feeling of suspended activity by having the members pose as if they’re in a cryogenic state — frozen in time, they’re now ready to thaw and come alive once more.

Big Bang will kick off their ‘Big Bang Alive Tour’ with the ’2012 Big Show’ in Seoul, to be held from March 2nd to the 4th.

Source: YG-life + allkpop

[NEWS] BIGBANG'S BLUE ON THE TOP OF MUSIC CHARTS

The first title song “Blue” of Big Bang’s five mini album ALIVE was finally unveiled on February 22 via major music-download sites such as Melon, Bugs, Olleh Music, M.net and Soribada. As soon as it was released, the song dominated the sites, showing off its undiminished popularity.

“Blue” is an emo dance song with lyrical melody and autobiographical lyrics, co-written by Teddy, a proven producer and G-Dragon. The song already attracted the focus of the attention as it was played as a background of a video image featuring interviews of Big Bang’s members. The video clip can be viewed via YG’s official blog and on TV networks. It was given favorable comments by fans: “The song makes us feel relaxed and comforted.”

Big Bang’s five mini album ALIVE will be released on February 29. At the Big Show, Big Bang’s concert to be held for three days from March 2 to 4, the new songs will first be performed: “Blue,” “Bad Boy,” “Love Dust,” “Fantastic Baby,” “It’s Not Fun,” and “Wings,” Daesung’s solo song.

Big Bang is firmly determined to go further and further with the songs through innovative, unconventional promotional activities.

Source: Starnews (via en.korea.com)

[NEWS] BIGBANG'S BLUE MENTIONED BY CELEBRITIES

Translation : Blue..... a masterpiece of Bigbang following LIE. After a storm, comes a calm, it's their story. it's so good. really good. the melody, the lyric. i'm giving a big hand and supporting you in distance. it's so obvious but you will bluster again. um. yeah let's Bluster!

Translation : I'm singing my BLU~U~UES~~~cleanse one's eardrum", used when to describe something that sounds beautiful

Translation : BIGBANG BLUE touching my heart smoothly this morning.... I'm looking forward to the next song...

Translation : Ah! Big Bang’s song jjang! It seems classy.. blue.. Big Bang’s full album release is the 29th, right? Big Bang is so cool! You guys seem like national artists rather than idols!”

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@kristinekwak (via bigbangupdates , @huisuyoon)

[CLIP] BIGBANG ON VOGUE TV

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[NEWS] "Big Bang, the most fit to be a global artist", a professional's positive review

"At some point in time, the word of KPOP increased dramatically in our office branches around the world. We confirmed KPOP's potential for growth, and during that time, we took note of Big Bang's talents. Big Bang has the greatest talents in order to be fit to be a global artist."

Global entertainment and concert production company Live Nation's Mats Brandt, President of Live Nation Far East, expressed big anticipation for their upcoming world tour with Big Bang. Recently visiting Korea for business, he discussed Big Bang as he met with OSEN at Seoul Shindorim Sheraton Hotel, emphasizing that they will apply the same process in planning Big Bang's world tour as they did with that of Lady Gaga.

Starting in March, Live Nation will carry out Big Bang's 16 country world tour "BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012" in cooperation with YG. It is the first time that the global entertainment company will directly manage a world tour.

Q: How did you end up gaining interest in KPOP?
At the headquarters, we first heard of it from 4 years ago when we visited Korea for market research. From that, we saw the potential of Korean artists. For the next 3 years, we were concerned about it, but starting last year it progressed very quickly. At Live Nation, information is shared through our [global] branches, and news of KPOP increased dramatically. I began visiting Korea a year ago, and after that I've been visiting once a month.

Q: What made you pick Big Bang?
We saw that Big Bang had the greatest potential to do not just a few performances, but a world tour that covered the globe. The members have such impressive talent that we decided that they were the most fit to be a global artist. The discussions with YG were good as well.

Q: What would deem this world tour as a success?
First and foremost, the audience's response has to be good. Regardless of how many people are in the audience, the level of satisfaction is more important than a mere number.

Second, the review from industry officials are important. We are putting on a production with YG, but it's not only the performance that is important. It would be great if it set a global standard in the industry.

Q: If you had to say, what are you most focused on?
Live Nation and YG are a team. The synergy that will result from the world's number one entertainment company and Korea's best record label is inspiring.

Korea's performance productions are considerably tight and cost a large amount of money. Those things are are of course good, but it would be great if it became a more international and organized system.

Live Nation sees Big Bang as a global case like Lady Gaga, and we are planning to apply the same process in the tour as that of Lady Gaga. It's not that YG has not yet been able to go global, but we see ourselves as capable of using YG's existing productions to go more global. We're focusing on marketing as well. We're anticipating not only directing the stage, but also using business skills to make a world class production. We believe that this process will make Big Bang into an even better artist.


Q: With the director of Lady Gaga's world tour, Laurieann Gibson, even the staff seems impressive. How did you come up with this list?
The office and the creative team both listened to Big Bang's music considerably and had many meetings. We had discussions with complete lists of our top choices, and we consulted with YG after passing those lists on. The director had already met with Big Bang, so they could exchange words about the production comfortably. That is how we came up with the list.

Q: Advancement into the foreign market is the greatest topic of conversation among Korean artists, and they face difficulties from that. What would you say as advice to them?
I think that the fact that Korean labels have succeeded in showing Korean music to the world is very impressive. This is probably really general advice, but if you want to succeed in the global market, you should not stay only in Korea and Japan. It's important to go out and understand the environment in other places. Live Nation also puts in a huge amount of effort in using the establishment of its branches to learn about different places and cultures. In particular, it's good to keep in step with the people that are the best at what they do in a particular place and be able to do business with them.

I think it's important for Korean artists to not settle for their current successes and always reach for the next step.

Source: OSEN via Naver
Translated by: SARA @ bigbangupdates | fuckyeahbigbangstuff

[PIC] BIGBANG SHOOTING RUNNING MAN [120220] (2)

BIGBANG are shooting an episode of Running Man today, February 20 (Monday). Broadcast will be on March 4.

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[GOODS] 2012 BIGBANG CONCERT [BIGSHOW]/BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 GOODS

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[NEWS] B2ST’s Jang Hyunseung admits he was envious of Big Bang’s success

The members of B2ST guest-featured on the February 21st episode of ‘Win Win‘ and talked about how each of the members were with different labels prior to their debut as ‘B2ST’.

Member Jang Hyunseung opened up about his days training under YG Entertainment to debut with Big Bang, which grabbed high attention from his fans.

“I auditioned to become a member of Big Bang, and even became a finalist,” he said. “In the end, it came down to me and Seungri but I got cut.”

When asked if he grew envious of Big Bang once they became successful, he answered, “I was envious after they became successful. If I did better, I think we could have even been a six-member group.”

“But I did not want to force myself in between the members who were exceptionally talented,” he honestly said.

“How did Big Bang react when you received unending love and support with 4minute‘s HyunA as ‘Troublemaker‘?”, the MCs asked again, and Hyunseung who still keeps in contact with the Big Bang members remarked, “As soon as I called them, they began humming the melody to our song.”

Netizens who watched the program left comments online saying, “It’s weird imagining him as a Big Bang member“, “He would’ve fit in with Big Bang too“, “Glad everyone turned out well in the end,” and more.

Source : Dailian, TVDaily via Nate (via allkpop)

[WALLPAPER] BIGBANG "ALIVE" WALLPAPER

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Source : ygfamily.com

[PIC] BIGBANG - ALIVE (2)

Source : ygfamily.com , BIGBANG official facebook

[NEWS] Big Bang dominates music charts with “Blue”

As soon as Big Bang released their new track “Blue“, the group has been dominating various music charts and is expected to make a huge impact on the music industry.

Since its official release today, “Blue” has claimed the number one spots on various Korean music portal sites such as MelOn, Naver, Nate, and Dosirak.

It has been about a year since Big Bang has released an album and this song’s lyrical melody and Big Bang’s mature has created a harmonious mix that clearly expresses the title of the song. The title “Blue” represents the sadness that one feels when they loose their lover and this song expresses the emotional side of Big Bang that has been hidden before.

The music video, which was filmed in New York, further emphasizes the bittersweet aura. The video has received over 20,000 responses from all over the world since being uploaded onto Youtube earlier today.

One commented, “It doesn’t feel like this group debuted five years ago because they always have a fresh feel” and many other comments did not hold back on their compliments for Big Bang always being able to impress with a different kind of charm each time.

Big Bang’s fifth mini album is to be released on February 29 where they will be promoting not one but all six songs as their title tracks. Furthermore, the quintet will be kicking off their world tour ‘Big Bang Alive Tour 2012′ from March 2 to the 4th in Seoul.

Source : YG Entertainment (via allkpop)

[PIC] G-DRAGON , TAEYANG , TOP , DAESUNG AND SE7EN @YG FAMILY CONCERT BACKSTAGE

빅뱅 오늘밤 12시...[BLUE] 음원공개 기념!!!쎄쎄븐 앤 비빅뱅!!!SE7EN & BIGBANGYG fam concert back stage...
Translation : Tonight 12AM, BIGBANG...[BLUE] Release!!! Sseven & BBigbang!!! SE7EN & BIGBANG YG fam concert back stage...

Source: @officialse7en (via bigbang updates)

[NEWS] Which Big Bang Member Looks Most Like an Idol Star?

Big Bang’s Seungri has given his two cents on his fellow members’ idol star appeal.

The Big Bang members appeared on the February 20 episode of SBS’ Healing Camp, where they confessed that when they were starting out, they did not know they would be an idol group.

“I joined not knowing the group I’d join would be an idol group,” said rapper T.O.P. “When our manager said the five of us would be made into an idol group, I looked at the faces of the other members and was shocked.”

Taeyang said, “I think I became a dragon the most (a Korean expression used to describe someone who’s made the biggest improvement). When someone would say we were going to become idols during our trainee days, I would think to myself: ‘Idol seems a bit far fetched.’”

To this Daesung added, “I didn’t even know we were an idol group. I thought we were just a group.”

Seungri drew laughs when he said, “Still, I think in terms of visuals, T.O.P and I have the idol look. Taking out personality, skill and only looking at appearance, T.O.P and I are the idols.”

T.O.P. added, “I was once surprised when Seungri came up to me and said, ‘Don’t you think it’s unfair for us two?’”

Big Bang will release its fifth mini album, Alive on February 29, while the first single, Blue, will be released on February 22. The music video will be unveiled for the first time on SBS’ Strong Heart.

Source: SBS , enewsworld.com

[LYRICS] BIGBANG'S BLUE TRANSLATION

Music and Lyrics by: G-DRAGON , TEDDY
Additional rap written by: T.O.P.

When winter ends and spring comes, we wither
In longing, my heart is bruised

(I’m singing my blues) used to the blue tears blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues) love that I let go to the drifting clouds oh oh

Same sky, different place, it’s dangerous for us so I’m letting you go
From lovers to strangers. It’s cowardly, but I’m hiding because I’m worthless
No words, not even those made out of love, can comfort a cruel parting
This is probably the last melo in my life

I met you and loved you to death
My heart is stained blue and frozen, I can’t feel you even when I close my eyes

When winter ends and spring comes, we wither
In longing, my heart is bruised

(I’m singing my blues) used to the blue tears blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues) love that I let go to the drifting clouds oh oh

It feels like my heart stopped, the war ended but you and I are still frozen in that place
The trauma is inscribed in my mind, once my tears dry, hopefully I’ll remember my love
I’m not in pain, I’m not lonely, happiness is simply talking to myself, and I can’t stand anything more complicated
I don’t care, I’m ok. People, who can’t do anything about it, wander here and there

I met you and loved you to death
My heart has stained blue and frozen, you left but I’m still here

When winter ends and spring comes, we wither
In longing, our hearts are bruised

I’ll fall asleep under the blue moon all alone again tonight
Even in my dreams, I’ll be looking for you, singing this song

(I’m singing my blues) used to the blue tears blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues) love that I let go to the drifting clouds oh oh
(I’m singing my blues) used to the blue tears blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues) love that I let go to the drifting clouds oh oh

Source : Soompi