Source : BIGBANG official facebook
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
[MISC] BIGBANG - BAD BOY M/V ON THE FADER
Judging by the growing alignment of American big media forces around K-pop—within the last two months, The Wonder Girls starred in a Teen Nick TV-movie, Interscope signees Girls Generation performed on Letterman and Swizz Beatz signed a broad production deal with a South Korean television company—2012 seems predestined to be the year the ever-growing genre breaks into the Western mainstream. Big Bang have been twice name-checked by Swizz as potential Chris Brown collaborators, and on “Bad Boy,” the newest music video from their Alive mini-album, they make the most compelling case yet for why a rising K-pop profile in America is a well-deserved and wonderful thing.
The song opens with a very Slick Rick-sounding, A-yo, Choice, drop it on me, spoken by the group’s leader, G-Dragon, an androgynous man with a delicate, Skrillex-inspired hairpiece and a patched motorcycle jacket with a teal muppet-fur back. Despite spending 6 years being trained for stardom by his record label before debuting with Big Bang, G-Dragon was indicted by Seoul police last October for smoking marijuana. Either way, he’s totally seamless here. “Bad Boy” is exquisite, with roots in the airiest of hip-hop/R&B summer crossover. Though it’s sung 90 percent in subtly processed Korean, carefully placed English phrases explain the song succinctly—Sorry, I’m a bad boy… you’re a good girl—and provide crucial hooks for at-home singalong. “Bad Boy” floats the way your hand does riding currents outside the car window, in and out of the sun without seemingly any effort.
But perhaps most importantly—and definitely most surprisingly—the music video for “Bad Boy” was filmed in Williamsburg, down by the Marcy Ave JMZ subway entrance. Half the charm of K-pop is that it’s preciously and unabashedly manufactured, but there’s something seriously compelling and refreshingly unforced about weaving dances around Brooklyn subway steps. In our interview last week, Swizz Beatz said, “It feels like Korea is in your backyard, the way the internet makes things.” It’s already past that point. Big Bang really is in our backyard. They’re on the ground and they’re walking the turf, and for four breezy minutes they’re absolutely killing it.
Source : thefader.com
[NEWS] Big Bang Projected to Make up YG Sales
It’s only March, but Big Bang is already on its way to making it big this year.Big Bang started promoting its fifth mini album Alive after its release on February 29. The most recent main event of the group’s promotion was its exclusive concert 2012 Big Show/Big Bang Alive Tour held from March 2-4 in Seoul.The group proved in front of the 39,000 fans gathered at the concert that it had overcome the obstacles posed by Daesung’s car crash and G-Dragon’s marijuana incident.
The group is also looking forward to earning the biggest sales numbers since its debut this year thanks to its strong fan base. “We can look forward to an increase in YG’s sales with Big Bang’s comeback, as the group was unable to contribute to the performance of the agency in 2011,” Jung Yoo Suk, a researcher at LIG Investment & Securities, explained.But even in 2011, although the group was only able to promote for half of the year, it scored sales close to 30 billion won. Researcher Jung Yoo Suk added, “It’s looking toward earning sales of 4 billion won just through the group’s concert Big Show alone. Sales for the new album are also expected to add to the sales numbers for the agency’s album/download sales this year.”
As such, Big Bang is expected to come up with the biggest numbers this year since its debut in 2006. It’s managed to make a smooth comeback, and its album is shooting through the roof. Sales may also gain momentum with the Korean wave sweeping through the world, as Big Bang is expected to be successful in America, which has a music market 20 times bigger than Korea’s, and Japan, with a market 15 times bigger. The group won’t be letting go of this advantage, as it is already planning to embark on a world tour through 25 cities in 16 countries.Big Bang made up 41 percent of YG’s sales in 2010, but it is expected to take up a majority by 2012 with 50.6 percent.Many are looking forward to whether Big Bang will be able to continue on its successful trail.
Source : global.mnet.com
[NEWS] Big Bang Concert to Air on TV
Didn’t make it to Big Bang’s Big Show? Well the concert is going to air on TV and will be shared by YG, so you’ll get to see everything you missed out on - and probably more!Big Bang met with its fans through its 2012 Big Show/Big Bang Alive Tour from March 2-4 in Seoul.
The Big Show concert, which gathered interest as the group’s first performance since the release on February 29 of its already successful fifth mini album Alive, will be airing on SBS on March 9.The Seoul concert marked the start of Big Bang’s world tour, which will be touring 16 countries with a total of 25 concerts, and was perfected in the hands of Laurieann Gibson, a director who previously worked with famed musicians the likes of Lady Gaga, and a dream team comprised of renowned staff members from across the globe in charge of lighting, stage, videos and live sessions.After Big Bang performed its new singles in its concert, many fans started to look forward to seeing the performances on televised broadcasts. At this, a rep from YG Entertainment told enews, “Big Bang’s comeback will not be made through SBS’ Inkigayo, but a Big Bang Comeback Show, a show which will show the group’s concert performances.”The rep added, “The Big Bang Comeback Show, which will broadcast the group’s concert performances, will also be made available through global channels such as MTV, YG’s official blog and our Youtube channel so that many more global fans can see Big Bang’s comeback performance.”Big Bang concerts are known for selling out so fast that even acquaintances of the staff and members find it hard to get tickets, and also for racking up big profits not only through ticket sales but also DVD sales. Considering the big profits it could make, it’s fairly shocking that YG Entertainment made the decision to release the performance videos free of charge.“We believed that it would be difficult to promote Big Bang’s album, which has named all of its singles promotional singles, through normal music shows in which singers can only sing one song per week. We came up with this idea while trying to think of a more efficient method of promotion. The Big Bang Comeback Show will select performances, mostly of the new singles, out of the group’s world tour and air it with interviews of the members. The group will then, in the future, be appearing in specialized music programs like SBS’ late night music program U&I, hosted by Lee Hyori and Jung Jae Hyung,” the rep said.The rep also added, “We’re also trying to prepare many special programs with the music channel Mnet. We plan to open up those programs through all available internet channels too so that overseas fans can watch.”Most programs from broadcasts are tied down by copyright laws, making it difficult for them to be uploaded on the internet. But in the case of such content like the Big Bang concert, which has copyrights owned by YG Entertainment but is now also tied to a broadcasting system at the same time, they can be used freely if the agency reaches an agreement with the broadcasting system. Through such methods, YG Entertainment is aiming to pull out all the stops in promoting Big Bang to the world.So keep checking up on YG’s Youtube channel and webpage, because soon you’ll be able to see the members of Big Bang sing and dance on clean video.
Source : global.mnet.com
[NEWS] Big Bang will reveal their first 'World Tour' stage on March 9th
Big Bang's first comeback stage will not be on a music program, but instead they will come back on SBS 'Comeback Show'.
Before the broadcast of SBS 'Inkigayo' on March 11th, Big Bang will meet the audience through a 'Comeback Show' at 6:00pm on March 9th. Big Bang's world tour concerts (Big Show 2012) which were held from 2nd to 4th of March will be the content of the program.
YGE said, ' this broadcast will employ the stage design of the concerts as well as MTV broadcasting it through a global channel, like YG official blog and YouTube in order to enable more foreign fans to enjoy the comeback stage. There is a limit of introducing one song on music programs but this broadcast will mainly focus on the introduction of new songs.'
(Omitted repeated info)
Source: mydaily
Translated by: Rice @bigbangupdates.com
[NEWS+INFO] BIGBANG NEW ALBUM ALIVE 3/28 release!!
BIGBANG is BACK!
Long-awaited new album, the whole world, of the Resurrection released on March 28, 2012 full year! !
- Type A：【CD+2DVD+PHOTO BOOK】
7,140 Yen (tax in)
PHOTO BOOK luxury inclusion / YGEX point specification / COMPLETE BOX Limited Edition with (58P)
[CD [DISC1];
01. INTRO (ALIVE)
02. FANTASTIC BABY
03. BLUE
04. LOVE DUST
05 undecided. Title
06. AIN'T NO FUN
07. BAD BOY
08 undecided. Title
09. WINGS (D-LITE SOLO)
10. HaruHaru-Japanese Version-
(Containing about 60 minutes) - DVD [DISC2];
· Making of "ALIVE" (Recording & Photo Shooting)
· Making of "FANTASTIC BABY" Music Video
· Making of "BLUE" Music Video
· Making of "BAD BOY" Music Video
· "BIGBANG IS BACK" Interview
(Containing approximately 15 minutes) - DVD [DISC3];
· "FANTASTIC BABY-Ver.0-" Music Video
· "BLUE" Music Video
· "BAD BOY" Music Video
Gallery and "BIGBANG IS BACK" CF
- Type B: [CD + DVD]
3,990 Yen (tax in)
First ※ Specifications Specifications: ※ DVD tall case inclusion Sleeve Case / YGEX point tooled
[CD]
Contents in the same Type A
[DVD]
Contents in the same Type A - DVD [DISC2]
- Type C: [CD + DVD]
3,780 Yen (tax in)
First ※ Specifications Specifications: ※ DVD tall case inclusion Sleeve Case / YGEX point tooled
[CD]
Contents in the same Type A
[DVD]
Contents in the same Type A - DVD [DISC3]
- Type D: [CD]
2,940 Yen (tax in)
※ Specifications: Initial inclusion Sleeve Case / YGEX point tooled
[CD]
Contents in the same Type A
- Type E: [CD +2 DVD + PHOTO BOOK + original + original logo towel takeout bag]
9,800 Yen (tax in)
※ ※ PHOTO BOOK luxury inclusion / YGEX point specification / COMPLETE BOX ※ Limited Edition Limited Edition Lawson · HMV (58P), original face towel, take-out bag with original logo [CD]
Contents in the same Type A
(Containing about 70 minutes) [DVD [DISC2];
· Making of "ALIVE" (Recording & Photo Shooting)
· Making of "FANTASTIC BABY" Music Video
· Making of "BLUE" Music Video
· Making of "BAD BOY" Music Video
· "BIGBANG IS BACK" Interview
· Backstage of "2012 YG Family Concert in Japan"-BIGBANG-
[DVD [DISC3];
Contents in the same Type A - DVD [DISC3]
Source : ameblo.jp/ygbigbang
[NEWS] BIGBANG'S WORLD TOUR COVERED ON JAPANESE MEDIA
Recently, Japanese media has turned their attention toward Big Bang, covering their headlines with the group’s comeback.
On March 5, some of the major newspaper agencies of Japan including, Daily Sports, Sports Hochi, Nikan Sports, Sankei Sports, Sports Nippon, and Tokyo Junichi Sports made a big deal out of 2012 Big Show/ Big Bang Alive Tour which was held at Gymnastics Arena in Seoul from March 2 to 4 and reported related articles in their recent paper.
Especially, Daily Sports, Sankei Sports, and Tokyo Junichi Sports put some special meaning to the group’s world tour in their headlines which read “Magnificent Big Bang, heading toward the world,” “Big Bang fascinates the world,” and “Big Bang, starting off the biggest world tour in history! Jackpot!”
The world tour has already earned positive comments for its upgraded concert program as the world-renowned performance agency, Live Nation, and Laurieann Gibson are in charge of overall directing. The concert is to continue in Japan soon.
Japanese media also showed its expectations over ten upcoming concerts in five different cities in Japan, reporting detailed news about the concert.
This popular male group has officially begun activities of its fifth mini-album and is now off to the world tour which will be continued in 25 different cities of 16 countries.
Source: Xsportsnews (via en.korea.com)
[PIC] BIGBANG @2012 BIG SHOW | BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR ON YG FAMILY OFFICIAL APP.
Source : YG FAMILY OFFICIAL APPLICATION (via teambigbang)
[NEWS] 13 members of YG Family on Strong Heart Confirmed
13 members of YG Entertainment will be on SBS's variety show "Strong Heart", including Big Bang, 2NE1, Se7en, Tablo, Psy, and Gummy.
On the 5th, SBS confirmed to OSEN through a phone call saying "All of Big Bang and 2NE1's members, along with Se7en, Tablo, Psy, and Gummy have been confirmed to feature on 'Strong Heart'."
They also said "As a YG Special, there will be many new and truthful stories and episodes that have happened within the company."
Furthermore "'Strong Heart-YG Special' will be filmed on the 15th, and released on the 27th and 3rd of April, broken into two episodes."
On the other hand, this episode will be MC Lee Seunggi's last episode of "Strong Heart." The next MC is yet to be chosen.
Source: Naver
Translation: @kristinekwak (@ YGLADIES.com) (via bigbangupdates)
[NEWS] ‘Big Bang Comeback Show’ to air this Friday!
VIPs, you are going to love this! We have just been notified by YG Entertainment that the ‘Big Bang Comeback Show’ will be airing on SBS this Friday at 6 p.m. KST, as well as being made available through other portals like the official YG blog, and YouTube channel.
Although we had all believed that SBS’ ‘Inkigayo’ would be the first program to air Big Bang’s comeback performance, it seems it will be preceded by ‘Big Bang Comeback Show’, which will be utilizing the footage from their highly successful ’2012 Big Bang Alive Tour’.
YG Entertainment stated, “‘Big Bang Comeback Show’ which utilizes footage from the concert will be aired not only through broadcast, but through other global means like MTV, Official YG blog, and YouTube channel, so that more music fans overseas will be able to view Big Bang’s comeback performance.”
Tickets to Big Bang’s concert every year are in very high demand, and many aren’t able to obtain a ticket for themselves. In addition, the concert DVD that is made for sale after the concert experiences strong sales as well. Thus, this decision to air the concert footage for free is a rather unconventional decision.
The agency also stated, “There is a limit to what can be shown through music programs that allow only one song to be showcased each week, especially since we have chosen all the tracks off Big Bang’s album as title tracks. Thus, while contemplating a more effective way to promote, we have chosen to include Big Bang’s interviews as well as Big Bang’s new track performances in their world tour concert through SBS’ ‘Big Bang Comeback Show’… Afterwards, Big Bang will be appearing on music shows like SBS’ ‘You & I’, and showcase multiple tracks.”
“We are also preparing special programs in various formats with Mnet, and we will open it up through all ways on the internet so that fans overseas will be able to view them as well,” they continued.
Although there are copyright issues that follow when such footage are released online, YG Entertainment will be taking the steps to ensure that such problems will not arise with various broadcast stations in order to promote Big Bang world wide, rather than only within Korea.
Through the airing of the ‘Big Bang Comeback Show’, ‘Running Man’, and their upcoming performance on ‘Inkigayo’, Big Bang will kick off their broadcast promotions.
Source : allkpop
[NEWS] Han Ga In attends Big Bang’s concert
Actress Han Ga In was spotted at the “2012 BIG SHOW BIG BANG ALIVE TOUR” in Seoul.
On the 3rd, a paparazzi-like photo of Han Ga In was uploaded on an online community bulletin board. In the photo, Han Ga In is seen staring directly at the stage, enjoying the concert in casual clothes.
She wasn’t seated in a special VIP area, rather she chose to attend the concert in standing area with the fans.
Netizens commented, “Han Ga In is a true Big Bang fan“, “The people next to her got to see Han Ga In and Big Bang", and “It’s nice to see her look casual“.
Source: Segye via Naver (via allkpop)
[NEWS] Big Bang Gains Favorable Image After Appearing on 'Running Man'
Although Big Bang was completely defeated by running man team members on SBS 'Running Man' they were able to gain favorable image and raise expectations for the second part aired next week.
All Big Bang members were called out for SBS 'Running Man' aired on March 4. Daesung who has appeared in many variety shows suggested to do defense to understand the atmosphere.
However T.O.P who is not familiar with variety shows kept following Daesung saying, "I don't understand the rules," showing a timid image. He was humiliated to be caught by the mission team early on to be eliminated. Although he had a 'secret weapon' to have the person out who also caught him, he took the weakest member of Ji Seok Jin that drew in regret.
Seungri tried to trick people to think he was a spy but in the end he was the first one to be eliminated.
G-Dragon was running away from running man member Haha repeatedly eventually gave up from exhaustion. Although Daesung led the team as an ace of variety show but wasn't enough to win the entire team member of running man.
Taeyang struggled to survive until the end, but eventually all Big Bang team was captured to be defeated by the running man team. However after replacing the defense and offensive position they seemed to show a different atmosphere which brings expectations for next week's broadcast.
Source : kpopstarz.com
[NEWS] Big Bang ‘Fantastic,’ Drove 40,000 Fans Wild
“Big Bang has its unique and special charm. The show from the beginning till the end will be a highlight.”
Ahead of Big Bang’s Korea concert shared world renowned stage director Laurieann Gibson, the main director for Big Bang’s world tour.
Knowing Gibson’s experience of leading famous American pop star Lady Gaga’s ‘The Monster Ball Tour’ expected her words just to be a mere formality. However it was a rant not false word. At least true for the ‘2012 Big Show Big Bang Alive Tour’ concert in Seoul.
‘Exceed Korea idol group level’
Big Bang’s first button of their world tour and comeback stage after year and half held at Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium during three days from March 2-4 concluded successfully. Total of three shows with over 40,000 audiences went wild with excitement. Despite the eventful past year Big Bang showed that they still can deliver.
Big Bang was relentless. The concert proved why Big Bang is ‘Big Bang.’ Several music representatives have praised them stating, “The level was beyond the idol group of Korea.”
It’s obvious that those who have paid a full price ticket will go wild with excitement. However Big Bang wasn’t satisfied with just that. To them the brilliant stage setting wasn’t that important. It was only an extra frosting on the cake. The five member’s music talents were enough to brighten the members and drive the fans into excitement.
The live bands performance and carefully structured story line was the highlight. The stage, light designer Leroy Bennett who worked with Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Ricky Martin added more refinement as reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s pop art work and musical ‘Greece.’
Big Bang born again ‘Alive’
Big Bang who appeared breaking through a frozen capsule on center stage showed their intense charisma fitting to their stage concept ‘musician that came about 85 million years ago.’ The recent release of their new album ‘Alive’ signals Big Bang is alive once again.
Big Bang with their impressive performance and explosive singing lead the stadium into a large club atmosphere. The group showed tremendous amount of energy by continuously performing 6-7 songs in a row, singing total of 26 live songs except when the group made a short introduction to the fans.
Big Bang showed a diverse stage by signing existing hit songs, ‘Tonight,’ ‘Hands Up,’ including unfamiliar new songs such as ‘Fantastic Baby,’ ‘Bad Boy,’ and ‘Blue.’ Also unit GD&T.O.P performed ‘Knock Out,’ Seungri’s solo ‘Strong Baby,’ Taeyang ‘Only Look at Me,’ Daesung solo ‘Wings’ showing their individual ability.
Fans were able to see Big Bang’s past footprint at a glance. Big Bang’s energetic exuberance showed a glimpse of the groups longing for the stage.
‘Big Bang more expectant than disappointment and worry’
Big Bang greeted the fans by the time fans cheering was about to numb your hearing. The group shared “We are excited to greet our fans here on stage. We are thankful for your continuous support through our difficult time. We will be the Big Bang that will bring great expectation rather than disappointment and worry in the future.” Fans responded with “I love you.”
The concert that seemed to have seen its peak, once again reached its climax like a lie matching the ending song ‘Lie.’ One third of the stadium was filled with fans other than from Korea, which are China, Japan, Indonesia including blue eyes and blond hair fans all shared the encore song ‘Last Farewell’ and seemed to have experienced bliss.
Big Bang officially kicked off the world tour with the Seoul concert will focus on Korea activities for a month. Afterwards continuing on the momentum will go on the tour to 16 countries and 25 cities. Just as G-Dragon shared Big Bag plans to prove to be a ‘expecting group rather than disappoint and worry.’
Source : kpopstarz.com
[CLIP] BIGBANG ON RUNNING MAN EP.84 [ENG.SUBBED]
EP. 2 will be aired next week, on March 11th.
Source : Kshownow.net,asouk222
[PIC] G-DRAGON @2012 BIGSHOW | BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR REHEARSAL
Source: ㄴㅌ유동@DCGD and as tagged via 弥乱ch1_ @ baidu (via bigbangupdates)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)