[PIC] BIGBANG ON BRAVO , BULGARIAN TEEN MAGAZINE

Bravo is a popular teen magazine in Bulgaria. They published a feature on BIGBANG after seeing them win at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Translation:
Their documentary was shown on MTV Korea where it was revealed how they were each carefully selected. Like the Spice Girls, these boys had a long journey before they had a "bang" on stage with Lies. The MTV Award for Best Worldwide Act suits them. But... who are they?

G-Dragon
Real name: Kwon Ji Yong
Born on: 08/08/1988

He is the leader of the band. He is a songwriter, composer and producer. He started his career when he was just 8 years old in the band Little Roora. His big break came when he signed with YG Entertainment. It's true that he used to clean the training rooms and get water for his seniors for a whole year but it was worth it because he became a part of BIGBANG and in 2009, he released his first solo album Heartbreaker (which sold in 200,000 copies!). It is said that he is the most fashionable member out of the five. His award for "Style Icon of 2008" in South Korea proves that. While he is promoting his album Heartbreaker, Kwon dyed his hair blonde and this look became a hit in South Korea.

Taeyang
Real name: Dong Young Bae
Born on: 18/05/1988

He is the lead vocal in BIGBANG. Together with G-Dragon, he became part of the big family of YG Entertainment when he was only 12 years old. He is not the lead vocal for nothing - he is the first one (in the group) who had solo concerts and released a solo (mini) album. HOT, which has a total of 6 tracks, was released in the summer of 2008 and won the award for the best R&B album in Korea. In the same year, Dong opened for Alicia Keys during her concert in Korea, where he performed two songs - Prayer and Look Only At Me. His first full album was released last summer.

T.O.P
Real name: Chou Seung Hyun
Born on: 4/11/1987

Before he joined BIGBANG, he was known as an underground rapper with the nickname, Tempo. He and G-Dragon knew each other from then before G-Dragon became part of YG Entertainment. After some time, Choi also wanted to become part of YG but was rejected at first because of his weight. He didn't give up and after 6 months, he lost some weight, tried again and succeeded. Other than his success with BIGBANG, Choi's acting career is also something to be proud of ("19" and the TV series "Iris").

Daesung
Real name: Kang Dae Sung
Born on: 26/04/1989

His parents were against him becoming a singer at first but his stubbornness showed them that the microphone doesn't bite. Daesung is the second member who took part in a musical (the Korean adaptation of The Cats). He released a solo track in April this year - Baby Don't Cry - and this was one of the last things he did before getting involved in a car accident, where a motorcyclist (who was tested with alcohol in his blood) died. Daesung was proven innocent but he was greatly affected by the accident emotionally. Attending the EMAs was his first public appearance in front of his fans since the accident.

Seungri
Real name: Lee Seung Hyun
Born on: 12/12/1990

His career started when he joined the reality show, Battle Shinhwa, where they searched for the next "Shinhwa" (a popular Korean group). He was first noticed for his dancing skills but was rejected at first because he apparently "didn't have good vocals". Well, BIGBANG and obviously the world thinks the opposite. Today the band is counting on his choreography skills for their dances. He made his acting debut in the movie "Why Did You Come to My House" and he is also famous for being part of the movie, "19", together with T.O.P.

Source : Chrizolina (via bigbangupdates)

[CLIP] BIGBANG EMA, YG FAMILY TRAIN AND DAESUNG'S SMILE @TVN E NEWS [111117]

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[PIC] BIGBANG [SOUL BY LUDACRIS] NEW EVENT PHOTO

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[CLIP] BIGBANG & KATY PERRY (EMA SPECIAL PREVIEW)

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[PIC] BIGBANG STAR COLLECTION CARD SPECIAL EDITION

[MESSAGE] BANGS CYWORLD WILL COME TO AN END [111116]

Hello, this is the administrator of BANGS.

First of all, I want to sincerely say thank you to all of the Big Ban fans that have loved the BANGS blog.

This update will be the last of the BANGS blog, as the operation of this blog is officially scheduled to be ceased. I am sorry to everyone who has been waiting for Season 2 until now.

The BANGS blog will utilize the fan art posting space and the community space so that the fans will be able to view the web toons and images whenever you would like.

Although the BANGS blog's operation will come to an end, I promise that BANGS will continue to meet you through Big Bang's characters.

I hope that you will continue to send a lot of love and support to Big Bang. Thank you.

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[NEWS] YG ENTERTAINMENT TO GO PUBLIC

‘When we obtain the additional revenue through the public listing, we will be able to do far better than what we have achieved over the last 15 years.’

Korean talent agency YG Entertainment, which manages the popular boy band Big Bang and girl group 2NE1, will officially list on the Kosdaq on Nov. 23.

With YG shares expected to begin trading in less than two weeks, investors will be able to trade stocks of the country’s three big entertainment firms, SM, YG and JYP, which are leading the spread of K-pop across the globe.

“So far, YG has been leading the trend,” said YG Entertainment CEO Yang Min-suk in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo on Tuesday. “Going public on the Kosdaq shows our belief that the company will continue to grow in value in the future.”

YG, the nation’s second-largest entertainment firm after SM Entertainment, was founded in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk, a former member of Seo Taiji & Boys.

The former K-pop star is currently chief producer and president of the company. Min-suk is his younger brother.

While the older brother is now in charge of nurturing celebrities and producing music, Min-suk takes care of managing the company.

“Our roles are clearly divided,” said Min-suk, who earned a master’s degree in business management at Yonsei University. “My brother doesn’t know all the minute details involved in running the company.”

YG’s sales last year jumped to 44.8 billion won ($40 million) from 18.5 billion won in 2008. YG’s operating profit last year was 10.3 billion won, and its net profit over the same period was 9.8 billion won.

It has been so successful this year that sales in the first half almost match those for the whole of 2010.

“When we obtain additional revenue through the public listing, we will be able to do far better than what we have achieved over the last 15 years,” the CEO said.

[NEWS] BIGBANG AND 2NE1 EVOLVE THE INTERNATIONAL FACE OF KPOP

K-Pop has been laying down its foundation and quietly deepening its roots within the global music industry. snsd and Kara in Japan, Wonder Girls in America, the whole SM Family and JYJ in Europe, it is without a doubt that K-Pop has increasingly globalized.

The driving force behind the mass accumulation of fans for K-Pop are the large entertainment companies that train and invest in their idol groups for a long period of time. Powerful performances and amazing vocal abilities have widely captured the hearts and ears of those who are tuned into mainstream K-Pop culture and have even contributed to the universal pop genre with new sounds and a distinct style. Social networking services have helped disperse K-Pop to different countries all over the world.

In the midst of the K-Pop diaspora all around the world, YG's Big Bang and 2NE1 have made a big jump in receiving awards in renown American and British music award ceremonies. They have proven that other genres such as hip hop (a little different from general K-Pop market) are also making waves and becoming a competitive force in foreign countries.

Already known for their record selling music as a group and solo artists on iTunes, Big Bang received the award for "World Wide Act" at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Big Bang, representing the Asia Pacific, was up against other global artists such as Lena representing Europe, Britney Spears representing North America, Abdelfattah Grini representing the Middle East and Restart representing Latin America. Competition seemed tough, but Big Bang came out on top. The fact that they surpassed Britney Spears in this category is a huge feat, and proves that K-Pop stars are no push overs in the global market. Although a scattered one, Big Bang's achievement proves that K-Pop has a solid fan base all over the world.

Similarly to Big Bang's feat 2NE1 surpassed other global musicians that represented nine different countries such as America, Mexico, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and Venezuela. Not only did fans from Korea pitch in to vote, but fans from all over the world made this possible for 2NE1. Most of 2NE1's votes came from America and the Philippines, not Korea.

Big Bang and 2NE1 are both groups that have their own style of music and sense of expressing themselves, something that is different from the milieu of other K-Pop groups. They have something more to offer other than another group of cute and sexy girls/boys that come with catchy tunes.

Their achievements in the global market reached another milestone for K-pop as a whole, as well as open the world to a different face of K-Pop. The day K-Pop sits down with a confident niche in the global sphere doesn't seem too far off.

Source : Soompi

[NEWS] YG ENTERTAINMENT SALES INCREASE DUE TO BIGBANG

It was recently revealed that YG Entertainment‘s stock price will only be worth 80% of SM Entertainment‘s.

Shinyoung Securities reported on the 14th that once YG Entertainment is registered with KOSDAQ on the 23rd, their estimated stock price will be roughly $58 USD per share. Considering that YG has had less promotions overseas and restricted group member promotions, they inevitably came up 20% short in comparison to SM Entertainment.

However, it was also reported that YG was the second most successful entertainment agency, boasting a sales boost of 55.5% from 2008 to 2010, and a 173% increase in business profits. Their sudden jump in profit is mainly credited to their boy band, Big Bang. Reviewing the first half of 2011, Big Bang alone brought in 52% of YG Entertainment’s income; 60% if you include each member’s solo projects, and their albums are now selling over 4 times more compared to back in 2009. YG’s girl group 2NE1 currently brings in 40% of what Big Bang brings in for total earnings, but with their escalating fame, it is estimated that they will be able to bring that percentage up to 70% by this time next year.

Shinyoung Securities also reported that the agency managed to earn a high profitable income this year compared to their lack of artist promotions and credited their success to the bond between the YG Family artists. It’s beneficial but risky at the same time that manpower is the drive behind YG’s success, however, the chances of YG artists surviving competition were predicted to be high.

Source: Herald via Nate (via allkpop)

[CLIP] BIGBANG ON TOP 10 ARTISTS OF 2011 MELON MUSIC AWARDS

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[PIC] BIGBANG FOR YGFC COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE TRAIN

Source: 蓝莓和樱桃 (via @doubleseunghyun)

[EVENT] STAR INDEX'LAUNCHING EVENT WITH BIGBANG

★Hey~ wassup ~
STAR INDEX: a celeb portal on facebook is finally open for all!!
You’ll find us there fo sho for the Open Event.
The event winners will get 2011 YG FAMILY concert tickets!!!!!!
Check it out~
http://apps.facebook.com/starindex
* STAR INDEX does not provide accommodation or flights (ONLY concert tickets)
2011 YG FAMILY CONCERT: Dec 3~Dec 4
http://concert.ygfamily.com/

Source : Taeyang's Facebook

[PIC] BIGBANG THE NORTH FACE DOWN VEST STYLE

Source : The North Face's Facebook

[RANKING] BIGBANG ON TV GUIDE JAPAN’S KPOP GROUP MEGA RANKING SPECIAL

ARTISTS YOU LIKE:

1. BIGBANG

2. DBSK
3. KARA
4. SNSD
5. 2NE1
6. Supernova
7. BoA
8. T-Ara
9. Jang Geun Seuk
10. SHINee

The person you think has singing power:

1. SOL (BIGBANG)

2. D-LITE (BIGBANG)

3. BoA

4. GDragon (BIGBANG)

5. Changmin (DBSK)

The person you think is good at dancing:
1. Yunho (DBSK)

2. SOL (BIGBANG)

3. GDragon (BIGBANG)

4. Minzy (2NE1)
5. Junho (2PM)

The person you think is good at Japanese:
1. Yunhak (Supernova)

2. V.I (BIGBANG)

3. Changmin (DBSK)
4. CL (2NE1)
5. BoA

The person you think is cool:
1. Changmin (DBSK)

2. T.O.P (BIGBANG)

3. GDragon (BIGBANG)

4. Jang Geun Suk
5. Yunho (DBSK)

The person you think is smartly dressed:

1. GDragon (BIGBANG)

2. Jiyoung (KARA)
3. Changmin (DBSK)
4. Jang Geun Suk
5. Hara (KARA)

The person you think is a Vegetarian:

MALE: SOL (BIGBANG)

FEMALE: Seohyun (SNSD)

The person you want as your boyfriend:

1. GDragon (BIGBANG)

2. T.O.P (BIGBANG)

3. Yunho (DBSK)
4. Jang Geun Suk
5. Changmin (DBSK)

The person you want to be spoiled by (boys):

1. T.O.P (BIGBANG)

2. GDragon (BIGBANG)

3. Changmin (DBSK)

4. SOL (BIGBANG)

5. Onew (Shinee)

These three were the ones that got into the most rankings:

1. GDragon (BIGBANG)

2. CL (2NE1)
3. Changmin (DBSK)


*NOTE: TV GUIDE surveyed 1000 readers and completely dissected the rankings of the currently super popular K-POP groups.

Source: ygfamilyy.tumblr.com
Translated by: aNono@YGLadies.com

[CLIP] BIGBANG WIN WORLDWIDE ACT AWARD @ MTV EMA BELFAST 2011

2011 EMA - Main Show | Part 80 | WINNER WALK ON & ACCEPTANCE
Tags: MTV Asia

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[CLIP] BIGBANG WIN WORLDWIDE ACT AWARD + BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW ON MIDNIGHT TV

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[CLIP] BIGBANG WIN WORLDWIDE ACT AWARD @ MTV EMA BELFAST 2011 FANCAM

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[CLIP] RT Mcountdown episode10_All about MAMA

Vote NOW!!!!

Voting close 2011.11.25 (Fri) PM6 (GMT+9)

BIGBANG is nominated for 5 categories:
1) Best Male Group - TONIGHT
2) Best Dance Performance Male Group - TONIGHT
3) Best Music Video - LOVE SONG
4) Song of the Year - TONIGHT
5) Artist of the Year - TONIGHT

Vote for BIGBANG

How to vote

1.Login with Facebook or Twitter

2.Sign Up on MAMA website

(Can vote once a day per one ID)

This week's RT M Countdwn is MAMA special! As you know 2011 MAMA is going to be held in Singapore on 29 Nov. Review MAMA history and be ready for this year's MAMA! Check out nominee lists and go vote on MAMA official website. There's Dance Relay Event where you can win free air tix to Singapore + MAMA invitation.
Visit www.2011MAMA.com

Source : Mnet

[NEWS] BIGBANG RULE THE WOLRD

South Korean hip-hop/pop quintet Big Bang certainly won big at the MTV EMA awards on Sunday – scooping the award for Best Worldwide Act.

They beat off competition such as Britney Spears (representing the US) as well as artists Lena (from Germany), Restart (from Brazil) and Abdelfattah Grini (from Morocco).

Last.fm Trends looks at Big Bang’s scrobbles to see just how much they have exploded.

The formation of Big Bang was documented on television in 2006, with the band going on to release five studio albums and five EPs – with some of them targeted specifically at the Japanese market.

A total scrobble count of 15,791,121 make them one of the most scrobbled artists tagged as K-pop – an abbreviation of Korean pop. Running alongside them are acts such as SHINee (12,777,938 scrobbles) and Super Junior (14,129,224 scrobbles).

Their scrobbles on Last.fm took a dramatic leap earlier in the year with the release of the EP Tonight. The EP took their weekly scrobble count from around 70,000 to over 200,000 whilst the title track itself was listened to by 1,187 listeners last week alone.

The full-length Big Bang 2 was released in May, however as it was targeted to their Japanese fans it didn’t have quite the impact that Tonight had. With the exposure of an MTV EMA award win, it is a safe bet to say that their scrobble counts should shoot up again soon.

Source: last.fm
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[INFO] BIGBANG ON SBS MTV SPECIAL

In celebration of BIGBANG's win at the MTV EMA Belfast 2011, SBS MTV (MTV Korea) will be playing the past shows of BIGBANG and reveal their exclusive footage of the MTV EMA Belfast 2011. The schedule is  below:

SBS MTV BIGBANG Special Schedule

November, 12th
10:00 - (Making The Video) : Oh My Friend
10:30 - (Making The Video) : Haru Haru
13:30 - The Big Bang Show
14:50 - BIGBANG in Singapore
16:00 - BIGBANG IN TOKYO
17:00 - BIGBANG Special in Singapore
18:00 - White Belt Special BIGBANG
18:30 - (Making The Video) : Oh My Friend
19:00 - The 2011 EMA Nominations
20:00 - The BIG SHOW
20:10 - K-POP Super Concert 2011
21:20 - BIGBANG in Singapore

November, 13th
00:30 - The 2011 EMA Nominations
01:30 - THE BIG SHOW
02:50 - BIGBANG in Singapore
09:00 - (Hits) Special: EMA Nominees
10:00 - The 2011 EMA Nominations
16:30 - 2011 MTV EMA : Best 10 Performances
17:00 - 2011 K-POP Super Concert
17:30 - The 2011 EMA Nominations
18:30 - 2011 MTV EMA : Spotlight 1
19:30 - 2011 MTV EMA : Red Carpet
20:30 - 2011 MTV EMA
22:30 - 2011 MTV EMA : Winner Special
23:30 - (Hits) Special: EMA Winners

Source : MTV Korea (via graine.tumblr.com)

[NEWS] K-POP GROUP BIGBANG WON BEST WORLDWIDE ACT

Big Bang won Best Worldwide Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Sunday evening.

It was the first time a Korean act has won at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), Big Bang's agency YG Entertainment said.

The Best Worldwide Act, a new award this year, is chosen through online fan voting on the MTV EMA's official Website, with voters given the option of five acts representing five regions of the world.

The five candidates were Restart from Latin America, Big Bang from Asia-Pacific, Lena from Europe, Britney Spears from North America and Abdelfattah Grini from Africa, India and the Middle East.

Source: www.straitstimes.com

[PIC] YG FAMILY CONCERT COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE TRAIN

Source: YG-Family's Facebook

[PIC] BIGBANG WITH HOK OF QUEST CREW @MTV EMA BELFAST 2011

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[NEWS] YG, “THE BEST” ENTERTAINMENT SHARES IS MAKING ITS WAY

On the 8th of November, Woori Investment & Securities stated and ranked YG Entertainment as, “One of the highest growing companies that produces the greatest contents with their verified capabilities for producing.”

As YG Entertainment has artists such as Se7en, Big Bang, G-Dragon, 2NE1, etc., they have been able to continuously grow throughout, and with the recent addition of Tablo and Psy, they have also been able to expand their line-up tremendously.

Researcher Yoo Jinho explained that, “The are currently 3 top companies that are individually claiming their spots within the music industry through their own brands,” and that, “Consumers are in a situation where they are able to personally see how these top three companies’ media royalty are rising.”

He then continued on to say that, “Recently, not only has the K-POP craze only been circulating among Japan, China, and the rest of Asia, but the preference for Korean music has risen tremendously in Europe, as well as America.” He was also able to add that, “I am especially looking forward to YG Entertainment’s growth.”

In addition to the 2011 Japan earthquake and Big Bang’s incidents and cases, it can be forseen that they will be able to avoid the 2011 incidents and achieve more growth if they actively promote in Japan in 2012.

As YG Entertainment’s demand forecast has come to an end on the 8th, they will take action with their subcriptions on the 14th - 15th. The cost for the recruitment and advertisement for it is estimated to be around 22,100WON~28800WON (around $19~$25 USD), and the estimated date for the certification of commendation is the coming 23rd

Source: Nate news
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[CLIP] BIGBANG WON MTV EMA AWARD ON MBC , SBS AND KBS NEWS

Source : miniminee8

[NEWS] BIGBANG WON THE AWARD OVER BRITNEY SPEARS

Korean boy band Big Bang scored a big upset at the MTV Europe Music Awards when they bagged the Worldwide Act award.

And for the first time in months, all five members of the band were reunited following the scandals involving Daesung and G-Dragon.

The boys were at the ceremony—broadcast live from Belfast, Northern Ireland—to accept the award.

“It’s amazing. Thank you so much,” said leader G-Dragon on stage.

Big Bang won the award over Britney Spears (North America), Abdelfattah Grini (Africa/India/Middle East), Lena (Europe), and Restart (Latin America).

“This is only because of our fans [who were with us] through the ups and downs. Thank you for standing by us. Thank you MTV,” said member Taeyang.

Lady Gaga brought home four awards: Best Female Act, Best Song, Best Video, and Biggest Fans.

Band 30 Seconds to Mars won the Best Alternative and Best World Stage.

Bruno Mars bagged the Best Push and Best New and Justin Bieber snagged the Best Male and Best Pop awards.

Other winners are: Best Hip Hop – Eminem; Best Live – Katy Perry; Best Rock – Linkin Park; Queen – Global Icon award.

Source: mb.com.ph

[CLIP] BIGBANG @MTV EMA BELFAST 2011 ON MAZAMASHI JAPAN TV[ 111108]

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[CLIP+PIC] BIGBANG @ HEATHROW AIRPORT BACK TO KOREA [111107]

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[NEWS] YG FAMILY CONCERT COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE TRAIN

YG Entertainment announced that YG Family’s train wrapped, both inside and outside, with the photos of the agency’s celebrities, started running on November 5, catching many eyes of commuters.

This is part of the promotional strategies of the YG Family Concert to hold on December 3 and 4 at the Gymnastics Arena in Olympic Park to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Korea’s leading entertainment agency. A compartment of the train is designated for Big Bang and 2NE1, largely covered with the members’ faces. Through the LCD monitors, we can see their concert videos, adding more excitement to the atmosphere.

The upcoming concerts designed to mark the 15th birthday of the agency will be held before about 200,000 fans both in Korea and Japan, featuring the currently working singers and almost “retired” senior singers.

The YG Family’s train will be in service for a month from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4. The second round of the ticket sales for the concerts will start at 8:00 p.m. on November 9.

Source: Star News
Translated by Geum Jae / Korea.com (via bigbangupdates)