Source : contest.ygfamily.com
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
[CLIP] 2012 BIGBANG GLOBAL EVENT
2012 BIGBANG GLOBAL EVENT
What's up! We're BIGBANG!!!
Our new album just came out and it's called "ALIVE"!
To celebrate our big return, we're having a special event right now!
"2012 BIGBANG GLOBAL COVER CONTEST!!!"
The winner of this contest will be invited to Korea! WOW~ ^0^
What are you waiting for?!
This is the time to show your love for BIGBANG!
We look forward to your participation!
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Source : BIGBANG's Youtube
[NEWS] Big Bang’s ‘Alive’ ranks #7 and #4 on iTunes + sweeps domestic charts
Big Bang is back with a bang! Their album that just dropped earlier on February 29th is proving to be popular not only within Korea, but internationally as well!
With the release of the 5th mini album, ‘Alive‘, the album ranked #7 on the U.S. iTunes Album Chart, while it ranked #4 on the Canadian chart.
Quite an impressive feat, especially considering that these charts ranked the popularity of albums across all genres, rather than one specific genre.
The boys are no stranger to these charts as they ranked at #6 last year on the U.S. iTunes Album Chart with their 4th mini album, becoming the first Korean artist to rank in the top 10.
Needless to say, the boys have been sweeping the Korean music charts as well. All the tracks off ‘Alive’ has ranked in the top 10 on sites such as MelOn, Mnet, Bugs, Soribada, and Olleh Music.
In related news, Big Bang will be holding their first comeback performance through their ’2012 Big Show/Big Bang Alive Tour’ from March 2nd through the 4th.
Source : iTunes (via allkpop)
[NEWS] Making a comeback on SBS, Yang Hyun Seok, 'it is not because of the comeback special'
Yang Hyun Seok has commented on Big Bang's comeback with the Starin reporters.
Coming back on 29th, Big Bang has swept all the music charts. They are regarded as a 'hot' group in the music industry.
They appeared in 'Healing Camp' on 20nd and in March, they will guest on 'Running Man' on 4th and 11th. They will have their 1st comeback stage on Inkigayo on 11th and on 'You and I' on 18th, too.
Their promotion is getting more unconventional. They will promote 6 title tracks and after their first stage on Inkigayo(11th), they will perform 2 new songs every week in the programme, each week with a different stage. It is unprecedented in the music industry.
On 25th, SBS' Entertainment Relay' tried to put Big Bang as an embarassing situation but it is not relevant to their comeback.Yang Hyun Seok expressed his feeling by commenting, ' it is drawing attention by using the old practice.'
YG said,' we are aware of the double or nothing (comeback stage) with SBS too but we want to give you a good stage. if we don't cooperate with that broadcasting company does not mean it is bad. Do not get me wrong, they are different things.'
YG elaborated, ' it is the first comeback stage of Big Bang, SBS is also under pressure since a lot of eyes are watching them although YG crew has worked with Inkigayo several times before. You are not going to get bored with the same old costumes and performances because we will deliver different stages for you. It is expected that quality will win over the quantity.
He shows his love towards his singers. ' Singers only have 1 body. If they go to too many TV shows, they will get tired then we cannot give you good shows '
He admited,' there are reasons why we choose SBS since they have good understanding of our music and have tried to appreciate our efforts. MBC is the same but it is relatively unable to do so now.
(Irrevelant info is omitted)
Source: starin
Translated by: Rice @bigbangupdates.com
[PIC] BIGBANG 5th MINI ALBUM "ALIVE" IN KOREA STORE
Source : weibo.com/u/2168682690,@bigbang0158,@2Seunghyun
[NEWS] BIGBANG 5th MINI ALBUM "ALIVE" ON ITUNES(US) TOP ALBUMS CHARTS
Ranks 3rd on Top Pop Albums Charts
Ranks 8th on Top Albums Charts
Source : iTUNES
[LYRICS] BIGBANG 5th MINI ALBUM "ALIVE" LYRICS TRANSLATION
1. Alive (Intro)
I’m still alive, I’m still alive, I’m still alive
It might look like I’m dying, but I will not die
I avoid other people’s stares but I will never hide
Always showing off until the end
Even if I fall down, I’m alive
I don’t have anything else to lose
Put the past behind me and jump out
It’s beautiful to see myself having fallen in deep now
I throw myself towards the sky, I’m free
At least for this moment, I’m alive, I’m still alive
I’m still alive, I’m still alive, I’m still alive
I’m livin’ that, I’m livin’ that good life
I’m still alive, I’m still alive, I’m still alive
We livin’ that, we livin’ that good life
2.Blue
Winter passes and spring finds us as we wither
My heart is bruised from this yearning
(I’m singing my blues)
I become tamed by blue tears and blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues)
I sent my love flying on a drifting cloud oh oh
Same sky but different places
Because you and I are dangerous
I am leaving you
Add a dot to the character nim
It’s cowardly but I’m hiding cause I’m foolish
This cruel farewell is our last day of love
No words can be comforting at all
This might be the last melodrama of my life
The curtains are falling now
I was born and met you
And I loved you to death
My cold heart is dyed in blue
Even if I close my eyes, I can’t feel you
Winter passes and spring finds us as we wither
My heart is bruised from this yearning
(I’m singing my blues)
I become tamed by blue tears and blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues)
I sent my love flying on a drifting cloud oh oh
It feels like my heart has stopped
The war has ended
And you and I are frozen to that place
The trauma is engraved into my head
When these tears dry
Remember my love vividly
It’s not painful or lonesome
I mutter happiness to myself
I can’t take those complicated ideals
It’s not a big deal, it’s nothing at all
I can’t help but wander
People come and go
I was born and met you
And I loved you to death
My cold heart is dyed in blue
Even if you leave, I’m still here
Winter passes and spring finds us as we wither
My heart is bruised from this yearning
I’ll probably fall asleep alone again
Underneath that blue moonlight tonight
Even in my dreams, I’m searching for you
I sing this song as I wander around
(I’m singing my blues)
I become tamed by blue tears and blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues)
I sent my love flying on a drifting cloud oh oh
(I’m singing my blues)
I become tamed by blue tears and blue sadness
(I’m singing my blues)
I sent my love flying on a drifting cloud oh oh
3 Love Dust
My friend said something about you
And for no good reason I got angry when they said you seemed good
I don’t know why I was hoping that you were still somehow having a hard time because of me
Lately I’ve been singing songs without me even knowing that we once enjoyed listening to together
On days like today when I’m absorbed in my memories, for no reason, I miss you tonight
Back then, I was too young, and love was too difficult for me so I kept trying to avoid you
I became a burden, I became a disappointment. I ended it and made you cry
After today, you’ll turn to dust, what is love
If I seem sad, my tears are just an act, just like a dancing performance
When tomorrow comes, it’ll be like it was nothing
A new day will start and I’ll forget you and move on
I’ll stay here and smile while hoping
That you’ll just be happy
Do you remember? The first day we met
Our innocent smiles, full of Sauvignon Blanc
Loyal to you without a reason, while other times feisty opposition
My ending rage when I was faced with the reality that it was destiny for us to break up
Just in time, I heard a story on the radio that I sympathized with
Saying that they felt exactly the same right now
Wasn’t that person you? While thinking about it I got sleepy
Time really flies, I wonder if you’re doing well
Back then, I was too young, and love was too difficult for me so I kept trying to run away
In the end I became a burden, and I became a disappointment
Now it’s too late but
After today, you’ll turn to dust, what is love
If I seem sad, my tears are just an act, just like a dancing performance
When tomorrow comes, it’ll be like it was nothing
A new day will start and I’ll forget you and move on
I’ll stay here and smile while hoping
That you’ll just be happy
If one day, a day comes where we happen to pass by
And meet each other on the street
On that day, when we see each other happy with somebody else
I hope that we can both smile, so long
After today, you’ll turn to dust, what is love
If I seem sad, my tears are just an act, just like a dancing performance
When tomorrow comes, it’ll be like it was nothing
A new day will start and I’ll forget you and move on
I’ll stay here and smile while hoping
That you’ll just be happy
4.Bad Boy
G-Dragon
I was too much that night
I had no idea you would really leave me
Because the words “I’m sorry” were too hard for me to say
We’re coming to an end
Because of my filthy personality
We fought a hundred times a day over ridiculous things
You ran away while crying and I just looked around, thinking
You’ll come back by tomorrow
You’ll call me undoubtedly in the morning
Daesung
Baby I can’t do it, because I’m so awful, I want to treat you better but it’s not working out
Everyday & night I’m so mean cuz I’m so real so I’m sorry (but I can’t change)
G-Dragon
You love me but I’m sorry I’m a bad boy
Yeah you’re better off leaving, good bye, you’re a good girl
As time goes on, as you get to know me, you’d only be left with disappointment but
Taeyang
Baby don’t leave me I know you still love me why are you being like this? I’m telling you the truth, I need you my lay lay lay lay lady my lay lay lay lay lady
TOP
You say I’m different from regular guys and that it’s too difficult
You’re still too delicate just like a little girl
You laugh with me each day but next to you, I’m too immature
I put off our dates making excuses that I’m busy
I feel sorry and turn away from your hurt feelings
The bride of my dreams, is now just a friend
Both silent because we don’t have the heart to break up
Seungri
Baby I can’t do it, because I’m so awful, I want to treat you better but it’s not working out
Everday & night I’m so mean cuz I’m so real so I’m sorry (but I can’t change)
TOP
You love me but I’m sorry I’m a bad boy
Yeah you’re better off leaving, good bye, you’re a good girl
As time goes on, as you get to know me, you’d only be left with disappointment but
Taeyang
Baby don’t leave me I know you still love me why are you being like this? I’m telling you the truth, I need you my lay lay lay lay lady my lay lay lay lay lady
Seungri
Don’t say anything
Daesung
I pretended to be strong for no reason but
What I feel inside is different
Seungri
Don’t abandon me
Daesung
A person that can understand me the way you do
Taeyang
You know there’s nobody else
Baby oh you come back to me ye ye ye
G-Dragon
You love me but I’m sorry I’m a bad boy
Yeah you’re better off leaving, good bye, you’re a good girl
As time goes on, as you get to know me, you’d only be left with disappointment but
Taeyang
Baby don’t leave me I know you still love me why are you being like this? I’m telling you the truth, I need you my lay lay lay lay lady my lay lay lay lay lady
All
You love me but I’m sorry I’m a bad boy sorry I’m a bad boy sorry I’m a bad boy
Yeah you’re better off leaving, good bye, you’re a good girl, you’re a good girl, you’re a good girl
You love me but I’m sorry I’m a bad boy sorry I’m a bad boy sorry I’m a bad boy
Yeah you’re better off leaving, good bye, you’re a good girl, you’re a good girl, you’re a good girl
5 Ain’t No Fun
Honestly? Our chemistry’s not working right now
I can’t help it, I got something to say
Listen
A kid like you ain’t no fun, I’m tired to be honest
To tell you the truth, I’ve been sick of you for a while
Even on the phone, even when we eat together
The problem is your attitude
Have you forgotten what a conversation is?
I tried for the both of us
But people’s feelings don’t work just by effort
Even if I hold your hand, even if I look at your face
I’m sorry but I don’t have any feelings for you now
I know, you know, why aren’t you answering?
We’ve become strangers at some point
I know, you know, why don’t you say anything?
Oh, we weren’t right since the beginning
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
Cause you’re annoying till the end
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
What are you standing around hesitating for, baby?
Separating with a kid like you this way is too early
I really don’t want to part from a kid like you
I just wanna, what I want is
To get angry or get upset like other couples
We’re lukewarm, something’s flat
Both of us are dull, something’s awkward
When we love, do it passionately and not boringly
When I finish talking, girl, just show me your love
I know, you know, why aren’t you answering?
We’ve become strangers at some point
I know, you know, why don’t you say anything?
Oh, we weren’t right since the beginning
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
Cause you’re pretty again till the end
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
What are you standing around hesitating for, baby?
So what can I do if you know my feelings?
Show me yourself, we don’t have much time
A beautiful proud queen and a merciful scholar
It can’t be helped, I felt that it’s cause of the times
We confine each other sometimes for an unreasonable obsession
We’re like friends who don’t pretend to be innocent, it’s sad
I know, you know, why aren’t you answering?
We’ve become strangers at some point
I know, you know, why don’t you say anything?
Oh, we weren’t right since the beginning
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
Cause you’re annoying till the end
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
What are you standing around hesitating for, baby?
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
Cause you’re annoying till the end
Ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun, ain’t no fun
What are you standing around hesitating for, baby?
6 Fantastic Baby
Come here, everyone get together
We gon party like lilililalala
Open your heart, empty your mind
Light the fire lilililalala
Don’t ask for the answer and just take it
Go with the feel alright
Face the sky and put your hands up
I want to jump up there oh
Nanananana nanananana
Wow fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, wow fantastic baby
In this chaos hey, king’s turn is the last round hey
Shake the ground, 3 minutes is an inadequate race, wait
The atmosphere is overheated huh, catch me on fire huh
The real one is here nananana
From one to ten, we’re better at everything
If we jump like crazy in a sand field,we’re fine
Because the sky is really blue enough
Don’t ask anything, just feel who I am
Start jumping to your heartbeat
Until the music stops yeah
I can’t, baby don’t stop this
Today we’re being (crazy desperate) corrupt
Wow fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, wow fantastic baby
Boom shakalaka (x3)
Dan dan dan dance
If you wanna catch me then come
I’m an eternal ddanddara
There’s no such thing as taboo to me tonight
Mama, just let me be your lover
Get over this confusion nanananana
From head to toe, my visuals are shocking
I’m a notorious pro, my senses are advanced
I walk faster than others, youth of another dimension
Ice ice ice, hold up nanananana
Start jumping to your heartbeat
Until the music stops yeah
I can’t, baby don’t stop this
Today we’re being (crazy desperate) corrupt
Wow fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, fantastic baby
Dance, I wanna dance, wow fantastic baby
Boom shakalaka (x3)
Dan dan dan dance
Let’s all play together yeah yeah yeah
Let’s all jump together yeah yeah yeah
Let’s all spin together yeah yeah yeah
Let’s all go together wow fantastic baby
7 Wings
Today, on a day like today, she says it
“Let’s break up, I’m sorry” of all days, on our anniversary
Today, in a crowd of several people, I shrink away
With my head lowered I avoid them (I hate this side of me)
Today it’s okay, shout it louder, ye something good is going to happennn
It’s fine, just for tonight, even though it’s so beautiful
It’s okay to cry louder ye
I’m going to hug youuuu I’m going to soar up and jump up in this moment
Woo hoo woo wa da da da da da uh uh uh ya ya ya ya ya ya right now
Today when I’m feeling really lonely
I’m so sad that I’m going to go crazy but
What do I do when no one can tell
Today I wonder why
It’s only me who struggles like this
Everyone who says they’re happy, it’s a lie I don’t believe it, say 1,2
Today it’s okay, shout it louder, ye something good is going to happennn
It’s fine, just for tonight, even though it’s so beautiful
It’s okay to cry louder ye
I’m going to hug youuuu I’m going to soar up and jump up in this moment
Woo hoo woo wa da da da da da uh uh uh ya ya ya ya ya ya right now
In this world
I’m going to become a sad hero
I’ll take the pain in your place
I’ll become your wings
I trust you, I trust you, trust in me too, trust in me too
Because all of this will pass as well
Today it’s okay, shout it louder, ye something good is going to happennn
It’s fine, just for tonight, even though it’s so beautiful
It’s okay to cry louder ye
I’m going to hug youuuu I’m going to soar up and jump up in this moment
Woo hoo woo wa da da da da da uh uh uh ya ya ya ya ya ya right now
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[PIC] BIGBANG 5th MINI ALBUM "ALIVE" CD + POSTER
Source : Gasoo (via Baidu) + halohalokitty@twitter.com (via ygfamilyy.tumblr.com), As tagged@Weibo (via Baidu) (via bigbangupdates)
[INTERVIEW] Agon Creative INTERVIEW ABOUT BIGBANG MV SHOOTING IN NEW YORK
Here at Hallyu UK we’ve been hard at work to bring you exclusives and fresh news. The first of which is BIGBANG related and we think our BIGBANG followers will enjoy.
We have been able to get in contact with Agon Creative, the awesome team behind BIGBANG’s ‘Blue’ and ‘Bad Boy’ music videos. They kindly agreed to let us interview them regarding the video, the boys and the fans. Justin and Jesse (the founders of Agon Creative) provide an insightful look into the video creation and the shoot whilst also being witty. They have also provided us with never-seen-before behind the scene photos at the video shoots!
The interview was conducted prior to the release of ‘Blue’ however at YG Entertainment’s and Agon Creative’s request we’ve waited until today to post it which is also the release of the ‘Bad Boy’ music video. The ‘Alive’ album also dropped today and is available to download on iTunes and we think it’s definitely a worthy purchase. Their long-awaited comeback will not leave you disappointed and each track is sure to be a hit!
You can read the full interview after jump!
Hallyu UK: Agon Creative was founded in 2008 in New York, for your new fans and followers can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and the company?
Agon Creative: Both of us (Justin Noto and Jesse Roberts) were working together for many years prior to forming Agon. It felt natural, starting a company, because of the strong demand we were getting to produce content in collaboration with each other. We’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of genres and types of projects including TV shows, commercials, web spots and music videos for clients big and small. Our connection to the industry in New York City makes it possible to handle any project which is why we’ve been lucky not to get cornered into a specific format or niche of media as most companies do.
HUK: YG entertainment are no strangers to hiring American creative input for their artists. Looking at the Agon Creative website it’s no surprise why YG chose to work with you, but the question on our lips is how and when Agon Creative were approached?
Justin Noto: Thank you for the compliment! Jesse had worked on the Korean TV Drama, “The Lobbyist”, back in 2006 and one of his colleagues from that came to him when YG hired his company, OZCam, for the US production.
HUK: When you were approached did you know who BIGBANG were or what YG was prior to working with them?
Agon Creative: Actually, we had not been exposed to YG or Big Bang prior to this video. We’re so glad we were not only turned on to them (and K-Pop in general), but also given the opportunity to collaborate on such a big project.
HUK:As a director/producer what was your initial reaction to the song and group?
Agon Creative: The director Han Samin has directed Big Bang videos before this one so he was already very acquainted with the group.
Jesse Roberts: From a producing standpoint, however, my initial reaction was how talented Big Bang was and how catchy and good the songs were … This struck me a lot, as this style of music isn’t exactly what I usually prefer and I knew I wouldn’t understand the lyrics – but all of my prejudgment’s were wiped away when I got to hear the music and see them perform.
HUK: Did yourself and the team face a bigger challenge in producing and co-ordinating a video for a song with lyrics you didn’t understand? Or does the adage, “music is a universal language” hold true?
JR: I guess it’s a “music is a universal language” thing, because, I didn’t feel any challenges by not knowing the lyrics. Once the Director expressed his vision and relayed what the message of the music was, everything just fell into place.
HUK: A question most BIGBANG fans will be desperate to know the answer to, is what the members were like to work with?
AC: They were all so nice and so much fun to work with! They had that perfect balance of goofing around, laughing and having a good time, but when it came down to business, they were super focused and professional. On the next one- it would be great if there is more time to really hang out and get to know everyone in the band and from their crew on a more personal level.
HUK: New York is pretty big place, how was the location for filming decided?
AC: First the director came to us with storyboards with the look and style he wanted and then we did our
best to match the exact location or if something wasn’t available we matched the feel and look as best as possible.
JR: Being a lifetime New Yorker helped a lot, but it was really our great Locations Department managed by Beth Avery who did most of the work- they did a great job finding the perfect places which there were a lot of and they did it with a really short deadline.
HUK: Looking at Agon Creative’s previous work, they’re all so individual and original in their own way. As a result, we have no idea what to expect to see for the final product. Can you give us a clue?
AC: Tsk tsk, we wouldn’t want to ruin any surprises. We can’t give anything away yet, but we know the final product will really impress the fans.
HUK:What other artists have you worked with?
AC: We’ve been very interested in getting involved with the music industry. Prior to the Big Bang collaboration we began aligning ourselves in that direction by producing promo content with artists like Raekwon from Wu Tang, Meek Mill, Lloyd, etc. We have also produced a PSA with Snoop Dogg and have done and are working on some more music videos for a lot of New York City based artists.
HUK: We really enjoyed the ‘Who Dat?’ music video you directed, can you talk us through how you usually collaborate with artists and clients to foster and stimulate creative ideas?
JN: Every project is different but ultimately it’s all about having a common goal. Collaboration can be difficult because you’re dealing with different minds and different tastes to come up with one unified concept that everyone has to get behind. It’s important to approach collaboration with respect to that. Coming to an initial agreement on the key elements of the project makes it much easier to develop a concept with a team and let creative ideas grow from there. Collaboration is very rewarding when you approach it with a clear objective.
JR: What Justin said.
HUK: Talk us through your vision and idea for the video. Since the track is called ‘Bad Boy’ did the music and content influence the direction of the video?
AC: The track definitely played a role in the idea for the video. Most all of the vision was that of director, Han Samin, and his team. We collaborated with them to make that vision possible, but they would have the best answers regarding the specific direction of the videos.
HUK: When you initially took this project on did you have any idea just how intense it would get with fans?
AC: No, we had no idea just how big Big Bang really was!! It was quite a shock and we raised our security efforts in response to keep the band and our crew safe from any potential hoards of screaming fans. That being said, when it came down to it, the fans were awesome! The ones that did find out where we were filming couldn’t have been more polite and respectful to the production process by not getting in the way and just hanging out and watching quietly. We were all very impressed.
HUK: Whilst Hallyu UK are not based in New York, we have seen various paparazzi style footage of the video shoot and have heard rumours that Big Bang’s management had requested fans not turn up at the shooting locations. How did you handle this attention from fans and paparazzi and is it something you’ve dealt with before?
AC: It would have been very difficult to make the videos if everyday hundreds of fans inundated our set, but I think a lot of fans listened to the request and didn’t show up – and like I said, in the earlier question, the fans that did come down were super respectful and stayed off to the side. We have dealt with crowds before but never of this magnitude. The NYPD was so worried about us that we had to have a special meeting with them about what our security measures were going to be … plus we lied on our twitter (@AgonCreative) and told people we were uptown and in Staten Island … Sorry about that!
HUK: How did you and the Agon Creative team feel about this level of attention?
JN: We’re proud to be a part of the project so we welcome the attention and are grateful for the respect Big Bang fans and press have shown.
JR: We had such a great response from fans, wishing us luck and giving supporting messages via twitter (@AgonCreative) and on our facebook(facebook.com/AgonCreativeLLC). It really was a great lift to everyone’s spirit on the crew.
HUK: Taking off your director/producer ‘hat’ for a second what do you think of BIGBANG as recording artists?
JR: I would say normally this style of music is not what I listen to at all- I’m a Rock n Roll, Gangster Rap kind of guy- but, WOW, Big Bang is really good! I’m definitely a fan now. The only thing I wish is for them to release some songs in English- they’re so much better than the stuff coming from America right now in that realm.
JN: Blue’ wouldn’t get out of my head for days after being exposed to it, the song really stays with you which is a testament to them as recording artists. Members of the crew were saying how they didn’t mind hearing the songs over and over all day- something that often can get annoying while shooting a music video. They must be doing something right!.
HUK: Was working with BIGBANG different to working with your previous clientele? If so, in what way?
AC: Not being able to verbally communicate was tough (we’re gonna have to get Rosetta Stone: Korean for the next shoot!), but every client is different just as every person is. There wasn’t anything different from a professional standpoint, but I will say they were super fun to be around and we had a lot of great moments with them.
HUK: Does Agon Creative have any plans to work with other YG or Kpop artists in the future?
AC: We’d love to work with YG again! Hopefully these videos will show everyone what we’re capable of and lead to collaborations with other Kpop artists in the future. There’s a lot we want to do and if we can evolve with the Kpop scene we know we’ll have opportunities to do some amazing things and really show off.
HUK: After this eagerly anticipated project, what does the future now hold for Agon Creative?
AC: Since we had such a good time producing these music videos, we’d love to take on more music video projects, which is something we’re currently focusing on. Ultimately, we’ll continue growing our company while getting to do what we love – producing and creating great content. We have some exciting new projects coming up so stay tuned to our website www.agoncreative.com and follow us on Twitter @AgonCreative and like us on Facebook facebook/AgonCreativeLLC !
HUK: The ‘Blue’ video was a complete success, racking up over 2 million views on YouTube alone, within the space of 2 days and is dominating all of the Korean music charts. Fans have nothing but praise for the direction of the video, how does this make you feel?
AC: I think it’s closer to 10 million now! And all the praise that the videos have received makes us feel really really proud to have been able to collaborate with so many talented people. The Director and his creative team and the band and OZ Cam and the American crew all combined their talent and experience and worked together so smoothly despite language barriers and tight time constraints – we really got to see the skills of everyone shine through and the end product shows that. Besides us being extremely happy with the outcome of the videos, the true pride comes from how many compliments the fans have been giving about how much like it, and that’s what we all really do this for.
HUK: BIGBANG fan base consists of a lot of females and we’re sure they’ll want to know a little bit more about the casting process for extras. How were the female cast chosen and can you give any tips to our aspiring actresses?
AC: The director had very specific goals in mind about the look and acting ability from the beginning. The casting process was actually very challenging but when we found the perfect girls it was very rewarding.
Source : hallyuuk.com
We have been able to get in contact with Agon Creative, the awesome team behind BIGBANG’s ‘Blue’ and ‘Bad Boy’ music videos. They kindly agreed to let us interview them regarding the video, the boys and the fans. Justin and Jesse (the founders of Agon Creative) provide an insightful look into the video creation and the shoot whilst also being witty. They have also provided us with never-seen-before behind the scene photos at the video shoots!
Check out Seungri on the set of the 'Bad Boy' music video!
The interview was conducted prior to the release of ‘Blue’ however at YG Entertainment’s and Agon Creative’s request we’ve waited until today to post it which is also the release of the ‘Bad Boy’ music video. The ‘Alive’ album also dropped today and is available to download on iTunes and we think it’s definitely a worthy purchase. Their long-awaited comeback will not leave you disappointed and each track is sure to be a hit!
You can read the full interview after jump!
Hallyu UK: Agon Creative was founded in 2008 in New York, for your new fans and followers can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and the company?
Agon Creative: Both of us (Justin Noto and Jesse Roberts) were working together for many years prior to forming Agon. It felt natural, starting a company, because of the strong demand we were getting to produce content in collaboration with each other. We’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of genres and types of projects including TV shows, commercials, web spots and music videos for clients big and small. Our connection to the industry in New York City makes it possible to handle any project which is why we’ve been lucky not to get cornered into a specific format or niche of media as most companies do.
HUK: YG entertainment are no strangers to hiring American creative input for their artists. Looking at the Agon Creative website it’s no surprise why YG chose to work with you, but the question on our lips is how and when Agon Creative were approached?
Justin Noto: Thank you for the compliment! Jesse had worked on the Korean TV Drama, “The Lobbyist”, back in 2006 and one of his colleagues from that came to him when YG hired his company, OZCam, for the US production.
HUK: When you were approached did you know who BIGBANG were or what YG was prior to working with them?
Agon Creative: Actually, we had not been exposed to YG or Big Bang prior to this video. We’re so glad we were not only turned on to them (and K-Pop in general), but also given the opportunity to collaborate on such a big project.
HUK:As a director/producer what was your initial reaction to the song and group?
Agon Creative: The director Han Samin has directed Big Bang videos before this one so he was already very acquainted with the group.
Jesse Roberts: From a producing standpoint, however, my initial reaction was how talented Big Bang was and how catchy and good the songs were … This struck me a lot, as this style of music isn’t exactly what I usually prefer and I knew I wouldn’t understand the lyrics – but all of my prejudgment’s were wiped away when I got to hear the music and see them perform.
HUK: Did yourself and the team face a bigger challenge in producing and co-ordinating a video for a song with lyrics you didn’t understand? Or does the adage, “music is a universal language” hold true?
JR: I guess it’s a “music is a universal language” thing, because, I didn’t feel any challenges by not knowing the lyrics. Once the Director expressed his vision and relayed what the message of the music was, everything just fell into place.
HUK: A question most BIGBANG fans will be desperate to know the answer to, is what the members were like to work with?
AC: They were all so nice and so much fun to work with! They had that perfect balance of goofing around, laughing and having a good time, but when it came down to business, they were super focused and professional. On the next one- it would be great if there is more time to really hang out and get to know everyone in the band and from their crew on a more personal level.
Recognise this scene from the 'Blue' MV?
HUK: New York is pretty big place, how was the location for filming decided?
AC: First the director came to us with storyboards with the look and style he wanted and then we did our
best to match the exact location or if something wasn’t available we matched the feel and look as best as possible.
JR: Being a lifetime New Yorker helped a lot, but it was really our great Locations Department managed by Beth Avery who did most of the work- they did a great job finding the perfect places which there were a lot of and they did it with a really short deadline.
HUK: Looking at Agon Creative’s previous work, they’re all so individual and original in their own way. As a result, we have no idea what to expect to see for the final product. Can you give us a clue?
AC: Tsk tsk, we wouldn’t want to ruin any surprises. We can’t give anything away yet, but we know the final product will really impress the fans.
HUK:What other artists have you worked with?
AC: We’ve been very interested in getting involved with the music industry. Prior to the Big Bang collaboration we began aligning ourselves in that direction by producing promo content with artists like Raekwon from Wu Tang, Meek Mill, Lloyd, etc. We have also produced a PSA with Snoop Dogg and have done and are working on some more music videos for a lot of New York City based artists.
HUK: We really enjoyed the ‘Who Dat?’ music video you directed, can you talk us through how you usually collaborate with artists and clients to foster and stimulate creative ideas?
JN: Every project is different but ultimately it’s all about having a common goal. Collaboration can be difficult because you’re dealing with different minds and different tastes to come up with one unified concept that everyone has to get behind. It’s important to approach collaboration with respect to that. Coming to an initial agreement on the key elements of the project makes it much easier to develop a concept with a team and let creative ideas grow from there. Collaboration is very rewarding when you approach it with a clear objective.
JR: What Justin said.
HUK: Talk us through your vision and idea for the video. Since the track is called ‘Bad Boy’ did the music and content influence the direction of the video?
AC: The track definitely played a role in the idea for the video. Most all of the vision was that of director, Han Samin, and his team. We collaborated with them to make that vision possible, but they would have the best answers regarding the specific direction of the videos.
HUK: When you initially took this project on did you have any idea just how intense it would get with fans?
AC: No, we had no idea just how big Big Bang really was!! It was quite a shock and we raised our security efforts in response to keep the band and our crew safe from any potential hoards of screaming fans. That being said, when it came down to it, the fans were awesome! The ones that did find out where we were filming couldn’t have been more polite and respectful to the production process by not getting in the way and just hanging out and watching quietly. We were all very impressed.
HUK: Whilst Hallyu UK are not based in New York, we have seen various paparazzi style footage of the video shoot and have heard rumours that Big Bang’s management had requested fans not turn up at the shooting locations. How did you handle this attention from fans and paparazzi and is it something you’ve dealt with before?
AC: It would have been very difficult to make the videos if everyday hundreds of fans inundated our set, but I think a lot of fans listened to the request and didn’t show up – and like I said, in the earlier question, the fans that did come down were super respectful and stayed off to the side. We have dealt with crowds before but never of this magnitude. The NYPD was so worried about us that we had to have a special meeting with them about what our security measures were going to be … plus we lied on our twitter (@AgonCreative) and told people we were uptown and in Staten Island … Sorry about that!
HUK: How did you and the Agon Creative team feel about this level of attention?
JN: We’re proud to be a part of the project so we welcome the attention and are grateful for the respect Big Bang fans and press have shown.
JR: We had such a great response from fans, wishing us luck and giving supporting messages via twitter (@AgonCreative) and on our facebook(facebook.com/AgonCreativeLLC). It really was a great lift to everyone’s spirit on the crew.
HUK: Taking off your director/producer ‘hat’ for a second what do you think of BIGBANG as recording artists?
JR: I would say normally this style of music is not what I listen to at all- I’m a Rock n Roll, Gangster Rap kind of guy- but, WOW, Big Bang is really good! I’m definitely a fan now. The only thing I wish is for them to release some songs in English- they’re so much better than the stuff coming from America right now in that realm.
JN: Blue’ wouldn’t get out of my head for days after being exposed to it, the song really stays with you which is a testament to them as recording artists. Members of the crew were saying how they didn’t mind hearing the songs over and over all day- something that often can get annoying while shooting a music video. They must be doing something right!.
The very same car the boys rode in...
HUK: Was working with BIGBANG different to working with your previous clientele? If so, in what way?
AC: Not being able to verbally communicate was tough (we’re gonna have to get Rosetta Stone: Korean for the next shoot!), but every client is different just as every person is. There wasn’t anything different from a professional standpoint, but I will say they were super fun to be around and we had a lot of great moments with them.
HUK: Does Agon Creative have any plans to work with other YG or Kpop artists in the future?
AC: We’d love to work with YG again! Hopefully these videos will show everyone what we’re capable of and lead to collaborations with other Kpop artists in the future. There’s a lot we want to do and if we can evolve with the Kpop scene we know we’ll have opportunities to do some amazing things and really show off.
HUK: After this eagerly anticipated project, what does the future now hold for Agon Creative?
AC: Since we had such a good time producing these music videos, we’d love to take on more music video projects, which is something we’re currently focusing on. Ultimately, we’ll continue growing our company while getting to do what we love – producing and creating great content. We have some exciting new projects coming up so stay tuned to our website www.agoncreative.com and follow us on Twitter @AgonCreative and like us on Facebook facebook/AgonCreativeLLC !
HUK: The ‘Blue’ video was a complete success, racking up over 2 million views on YouTube alone, within the space of 2 days and is dominating all of the Korean music charts. Fans have nothing but praise for the direction of the video, how does this make you feel?
AC: I think it’s closer to 10 million now! And all the praise that the videos have received makes us feel really really proud to have been able to collaborate with so many talented people. The Director and his creative team and the band and OZ Cam and the American crew all combined their talent and experience and worked together so smoothly despite language barriers and tight time constraints – we really got to see the skills of everyone shine through and the end product shows that. Besides us being extremely happy with the outcome of the videos, the true pride comes from how many compliments the fans have been giving about how much like it, and that’s what we all really do this for.
HUK: BIGBANG fan base consists of a lot of females and we’re sure they’ll want to know a little bit more about the casting process for extras. How were the female cast chosen and can you give any tips to our aspiring actresses?
AC: The director had very specific goals in mind about the look and acting ability from the beginning. The casting process was actually very challenging but when we found the perfect girls it was very rewarding.
The team and BIGBANG hard at work
Source : hallyuuk.com
[NEWS] Big Bang’s 5th mini album achieves ‘Perfect All-Kill’ on the charts’
Big Bang has achieved a ‘Perfect All-Kill’ as soon as the group released all the songs in the 5th mini album, ‘ALIVE’. Currently on February 29th, Big Bang’s songs are dominating the charts on Melon, Bugs, Mnet, Olleh, Soribada, and others.
The songs ‘Bad Boy’, ‘Love Dust’, ‘BLUE’, ‘Fantastic Baby, ‘Ain’t No Fun’, ‘Wings’, and ‘Intro (ALIVE)’, are ranked 1 thru 7 practically owning the charts. It is especially notable to mention the track ‘Intro (ALIVE)’, as it is purely an intro as described and yet it is ranked at No.7.
BLUE, which was pre-released before the release of the album has ranked No.1 on most charts. Seemingly all of Big Bang’s songs are loved by the fans because the group is able to tackle many different genres such as hip hop and electronic.
The 5th album was produced by many YG producers with strong personalities such as G-Dragon, Teddy, and others. The music video for ‘Bad Boy’ was also unveiled with the release of the songs.
Big Bang has signed a deal with the world renowned concert production company, Live Nation to produce their world tour. Seoul concerts will be held from March 2nd through the 4th.
Source: TV Report via Nate (via kpopfever)
[NEWS] 3 attractions of Big Bang's comeback
Immediately after the anticipated song 'Blue' was released on 22nd, it has already become a big topic on Youtube and music sites. Moreover, it is a comeback which is the biggest, the best and the company has spent most money on. We can also see a variety of colors in the album. The revealed song has already received a lot of love before Big Bang releases their mini album. We can feel the love even more if we look at the album from several perspectives.
#1 There are 6 title songs
Big Bang will come back with an unprecedented 6 title songs. In this album, the six title songs are BLUE, FANTASTIC BABY, AIN'T NO FUN, LOVE DUST, BAD BOY and Daesung's solo, WINGS.
Before Big Bang has made their comeback, each member was featured in CF teasers which were released one by one at the midnight of every day. From the short clips, we can see that each of them gives out different feelings and it might be an indicator that the album will show the varied colors of Big Bang.
It is expected that Big Bang will have a round of unusual promotions by looking at the title tracks of the 5th mini album. Other groups choose only 1-2 songs to focus on promoting in order to bring out a consistent feeling. However, the songs which Big Bang are going to promote carry different feelings. It is expected that we will have a wide multitude of music styles to hear from Big Bang and that their performances will be fun to watch.
A representative of YGE said, "The music videos and performances will be conducted under different concepts. The promotions won't be easy for them but the songs of various styles which Big Bang has paid a lot of efforts in producing will then be delivered well."
#2 How much they have matured
Around the release of 'Blue', the leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon said in a recent interview, "We want to release good music soon and show you the performances." We can see his serious attitude there and he also said at the YG Family concert last year, "While reflecting on the mistake that I committed, I devoted so much time on making good music. I will repay you by consistently producing good music."
After the series of incidents that happened last year, there was a period of time for Big Bang to digest what had happened. A member said, "We felt the importance of music and of course, we have thought about how desperate things have become." They are seen being attached more to music.
It can be said that this album contains more sincerity than any other albums. aA staff of YGE commented, "Big Bang has spent almost all of their time on making the 5th mini album. Music and the love of the fans towards their music have matured Big Bang and it is the reason why this album is very much anticipated."
#3 A springboard for them to transform into a global group
Among the activities that Big Bang will do to promote their 5th mini-album, the most eye-catching point is their world tour. The collaboration between Big Bang and world-class musicians is expected to position them as a global group.
'BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012' will be kicked off with the concerts held at Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium from 2nd to 4th of March. Besides Asia, the destinations of the world tour will also include North America, South America and Europe. They will visit a total of 25 cities in 16 countries.
Such a big scale (holding the concerts in 16 countries) is eye catching but their collaboration with the world's leading entertainment company, Live Nation, is another talking point. In the past, Madonna and U2 have worked with this company and it is known for its world-class performance skills.
YGE said, "It is the first long-waited meeting of Big Bang with their fans all around the world and we are ready to show you the best concerts in all of the aspects. With the release of the new album and the start of their world tour, you can see the more matured skills of Big Bang in their performances."
Source: Osen
Translated by: RICE @ bigbangupdates.com
[NEWS] Big Bang’s 5th mini album ‘ALIVE’ released!
Big Bang gave fans a big gift with the release of “Blue” last week and the single already achieved a perfect all-kill. Now, it’s time to leap for joy on leap day.
It’s been a long wait but the wait is finally over, as the boys of Big Bang have officially returned with the release of their 5th mini album, ‘ALIVE‘!
Check out the tracks below and remember to support the boys by purchasing the music. In case you missed it, check out our interview with Big Bang here.
Source : YG Entertainment , xMrSecreT,kpopidolgroup10 (via allkpop)
[PIC] G-DRAGON UPDATE ME 2 DAY "BIGBANG START!"
G-Dragon of Big Bang shared a group photo on his me2day to celebrate their comeback with fans!
He posted on the 19th KST, “Big Bang start!” Fans who saw the photo and message commented, “Big Bang fighting!” “All your new songs are good. I hope you’re successful this time too,” and “Thank you for coming out with good music every time.”
Source : G-Dragon's me2day (via allkpop)
[CLIP] BIGBANG - BAD BOY M/V
BIGBANG - BAD BOY M/V
『2012.02.29 BIGBANG 5th Mini Album "ALIVE" NOW RELEASED!』
☞ iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alive/id506304522
☞ YG Music: http://www.yg-music.net/
☞ YG-eShop: http://www.ygeshop.com/shop/goods/goods_view.php?&goodsno=932&category
BIGBANG IS BACK !
BIGBANG is finally coming close to us with their "ALIVE" music in February, 2012. The album consists of irresistible addiction, warm heart, and inextricable smoothing flow within its first intro track called "ALIVE" including Daesung's/D-Lite's solo track called "Wings."
In addition to their 5th mini album release, BIGBANG will be having a World Tour titled 'BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012' with leading the World's best tour/concert "Dream Team."
This album will be the most meaningful start for the World Tour heading not only to Asia, but also to North America, South America and even Europe.
Please check out the new inner-look of BIGBANG as they are much hardened inwardly through this album 『ALIVE』
★Get More Info at:
☞ BIGBANG Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BIGBANG
☞ YG Family Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ygfamily
☞ YG Family Twitter: http://twitter.com/ygent_official
☞ YG Family Me2day: http://me2day.net/ygonair
▶ Stay tuned for upcoming BIGBANG Global Event @ http://contest.ygfamily.com/
Source : BIGBANG's Youtube
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