Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
[NEWS] AN ARTICLE ABOUT G-DRAGON, TOP AND SEUNGRI'S SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX APPEARANCE
"One of the top boybands from Korea, Big Bang, headlined a K-pop concert here barely two months ago, but they are already raring to race back to Singapore.
Three members of the quintet will perform as headliners at the 2011 Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix next Friday at the Padang.
They are G-Dragon, T.O.P and Seungri. And T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung Hyun, 23, tells Life! in an e-mail interview that he really enjoyed playing to fans here.
“I felt a huge and very tremendous energy throughout the concert,” he says, referring to the gig at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. “We, all the members, prepared that concert with all our hearts for all fans in Singapore. Singapore is actually one of my favourite countries.”
All three members are excited to perform at the Singapore Grand Prix, as they are fans of sports cars.
G-Dragon, for instance, says that he drives a convertible version of luxury car Bentley GT.
Formed in 2006, Big Bang’s discography of albums, EPs and singles regularly appear in the Korean charts. Tell Me Goodbye and Beautiful Hangover, the two songs from their most recent album, Big Bang 2, both went to the top of the singles charts there.
The group has also made waves in the Japanese pop industry, and has the distinction of being the first non-Japanese group to pick up the Best Newcomer trophy at the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award in 2009 and the first Korean act to pick up the Best New Artist award at the Japan Record Awards the same year.
Individually, members of the group – who also include Taeyang and Daesung – are also successful in their solo music and acting careers.
For the F1 gigs, the rappers in the group, G-Dragon and T.O.P, will perform as a duo. The pair released a self-titled collaboration album late last year which featured the No.1 single High High.
G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji Yong, 23, says that the collaboration came out of a desire to work on a new style of music. “We wanted to introduce our music to other rappers as well.”
Besides music, T.O.P is an established actor who has appeared in a few television drama serials such as Iris and the movie 71: Into The Fire. He says: “It might be very hard for me to say that I’m enjoying one of them more than the other. At the moment I enjoy both singing and acting.”
He was tight-lipped when asked about the future of Big Bang, though.
“It’s very confidential at this time, but we are preparing a super cool surprise for our fans. It’s coming really soon.” "
Source: The Straits Times+S (@spazzydots)
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[PIC] G-DRAGON, TAEYANG AND TOP @GIMPO AIRPORT [110915]
Source: always_gd, GDWORLD YB518,871104.com, as tagged (via baidu)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
[INFO] G-DRAGON & TOP JAPAN NEW SINGLE RELEASE ON 2011.11.09
◆ Photo Cover: Type A
Limited Edition ※: ※ MINI PHOTO BOOKLET specifications foil sleeve case ※ DVD tall case (page 24) with
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
Limited Edition ※: ※ MINI PHOTO BOOKLET specifications foil sleeve case ※ DVD tall case (page 24) with
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1)
- HIGH HIGH
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1) -Inst .-
- HIGH HIGH-Inst .-
- · MUSIC VIDEO OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1)
- ~ GD & TOP Ver video · MAKING. ~
◆ Photo Cover: Type B
Limited Edition ※: Foil Jacket
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
Limited Edition ※: Foil Jacket
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1)
- HIGH HIGH
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1) -Inst .-
- HIGH HIGH-Inst .-
◆ Photo Cover: Type C (G-DRAGON solo)
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1)
- HIGH HIGH
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1) -Inst .-
- HIGH HIGH-Inst .-
- ~ GD Video · MAKING-G-DRAGON Ver. ~
◆ Photo Cover: Type D (TOP solo)
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
CONTENTS [CD (/ 4 track 2 songs)
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1)
- HIGH HIGH
- OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1) -Inst .-
- HIGH HIGH-Inst .-
- ~ TOP Ver video · MAKING. ~
Source: ygex.jp
[NEWS] Big Bang’s G-Dragon chooses Kim Min Hee as the greatest fashionista
OnStyle‘s ‘Style Magazine‘ recently went behind-the-scenes of G-Dragon‘s fashion photoshoot and interviewed the star on fashion trends and fashionistas.
When asked to choose the ultimate fashionista, G-Dragon immediately chose actress Kim Min Hee. He reasoned, “Kim Min Hee nuna is able to pull off any sort of style. Every time I see her, she has this really distinctive flair that I think is amazing. Sometimes she’ll look boyish, sometimes innocent, and sometimes even sexy. She doesn’t stand out too much and matches to every situation she’s in. I think she’s pretty even in just a white t-shirt and jeans.”
When asked to choose a trend that he thinks will be popular for the fall season, he replied, “SNSD socks. Also, one of my fashion principles is wearing my pants lowered.”
The episode will also delve into why he’s obsessed with accessories, where he normally goes shopping, and fashion styles he’d love to try one day. Check it out on September 17th.
Source : W Star News via Naver (via allkpop)
[NEWS] BIGBANG IS THE MOST POPULAR IDOL IN RUSSIA
Russia has been feeling the K-Pop wave for some time now thanks to the development of the Internet, but the wave seems to have gotten stronger as of late, as they're now focusing their efforts on bringing K-Pop stars straight to their doorsteps.
On September 13, Yang Min Jong, the director of the Korean Cultural Center in Russia, revealed, "On September 6, the "K-Pop Cover Dance Festival" was held in Moscow. Ever since then, Muz-TV, a channel that focuses on music and entertainment news in Russia, along with other concert sponsors, has been making visits to the center asking for information on a number of Korean idol stars. They've even made digital music contracts as well as invite them to perform in Russia."
Muz-TV revealed that if contracts worked out, they would be showing K-Pop music weekly. The channel held an online survey at the end of August to see which groups were the most popular. Survey results showed that BigBang, SHINee, Super Junior, DBSK, the Wonder Girls, JYJ, SNSD, BEAST, and 2NE1 were the hottest idols among the youth.
"High school and college students who fell in love with K-Pop through the Internet and YouTube have been making calls or sending letters asking us to air K-Pop-related content. This is why we suggested working with the Korean Cultural Center to make this a possibility. About 5,500 people participated in an online survey last month, and 4,500 of them voted for K-Pop as the genre they'd like to hear the most," an official from Muz-TV said.
Another concert host has also expressed an interest in bringing in 12 idol groups to perform in Moscow.
Source : soompi
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
[NEWS] BIGBANG ONE OF THE ARTISTS UNDER THE "BIG 4" WON 21 TROPHIES FROM MUSIC PROGRAM THIS YEAR
Artists under the ‘Big 4′ agencies (YG, SM, JYP, and Cube Entertainment) have dominated music program wins this year, taking home around 74% of the winner’s trophies!
From the first week of January 2011 to the second week of September, a total of 108 trophies have been given out by the three music programs that declare winners – ‘Music Bank‘, ‘Inkigayo‘, and ‘M! Countdown‘.
Out of those 108 trophies, 80 of them went to artists under the ‘Big 4′. Starting with SM Entertainment, TVXQ won 9 times, f(x) won 10 times, and Super Junior won 11 times, totaling to 30 trophies.
Under YG Entertainment, GD&TOP won twice, Big Bang won 14 times, Seungri won five times, and 2NE1 won six times, totaling to 27 trophies.
Under Cube Entertainment, G.NA won four times, B2ST won eight times, and 4minute once, totaling to 13 trophies. As for JYP Entertainment, 2PM won seven times and miss A won three times, totaling to 10 trophies.
SM and YG combined total to 57 trophies, dominating about 53% of the total trophies won this year. Putting all of the ‘Big 4′ together totals to 74% of the trophies this year.
Teams that put the ‘Big 4′ aside included SECRET‘s “Shy Boy” with five wins and “Starlight Moonlight” with one win, totaling to six wins together. CNBLUE won seven times for “Intuition”, Kim Hyun Joong‘s “Break Down” won four times, T-ara‘s “Roly-Poly” won three times, Jay Park‘s “Abandoned” won twice, and INFINITE‘s “Be Mine” won twice.
IU continued her “Good Day” streak with one win in the first week of the year while K-Will, Wheesung, and SISTAR, all took home a trophy each.
Source: Segye via Naver (via allkpop)
[INFO] MEET AND GREET G-DRAGON, TOP AND SEUNGRI @2011 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
Congratulations on purchasing your 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX tickets! Not only are you one step closer to witnessing the thrilling night race spectacle, you now also have the opportunity to get up close and personal to meet and greet your favourite artistes during the race week!
Singapore GP has specially reserved passes for lucky ticketholders to MEET AND GREET THEIR FAVOURITE ARTISTES.
There are 3 pairs of passes per artistes available for grabs!
For a chance to win these coveted passes, simply select your favourite artiste and register your ticket transaction number (listed on the confirmation email or receipt) below.
Applications for this draw will close on 20 September 2011 (11.59pm Singapore Time). Only winners will be notified by email.
Source: www.singaporegp.sg
[NEWS] GD&TOP TO RELEASE "OH YEAH" AND "HIGH HIGH" IN JAPAN THIS NOVEMBER
YG artists G-Dragon and TOP will be revealing their first Japanese single under their sub-unit in November. The single's title track will be a Japanese version of "Oh Yeah" which features 2NE1's Bom as an extra vocalist. "High High" was said to be included into the tracklist as well. Both songs had their lyrics revised for a Japanese release, and were made to fit to the original one as much as possible. Both songs were originally featured on GD&TOP's debut album.
The Big Bang unit made it easier for both its members to put out music that wouldn't be fitting for the whole group. Their first album was revealed last December and was well received by the Korean fans.
During the holidays, fans pointed out a rumor that the duo might be preparing for their Japanese debut after being spotted at Jeju International Airport together with 2NE1's Bom. Bom further revealed in an update that she has a little secret for her fans, which ignited the speculations even more.
"Oh Yeah (Feat. Bom)" will be released on November 9th and will act as the first release on YG and Avex's joint label YGEX.
Source: Oricon(via koreaboo)
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
[NEWS] THE QUESTION FOR BIGBANG
K-Pop Fans! We're meeting with Big Bang & we want your questions! Post them at #askbigbang. Best questions will be answered by the band!
Do the boys from Big Bang have a favorite bandmate in the band? And why? #askbigbang
We need some quirky & creative questions for #askbigbang and #asklmfao! Time to ask something that hasn't been asked before! Rock it, guys!
Who have the questions to ask BIGBANG can ask on twitter with the hashtag: #askbigbang.
Source : @mtvasia
Monday, September 12, 2011
[INFO] BIGBANG TO ATTEND 7TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
7th Busan International Fireworks Festival
Date : 2011.10.21 (Fri) ~ 29 (Sat)
Venue: Gwangalli Beach, Gwangan Bridge
Host : Busan Metropolitan City
Organizer: The Organizing Committee for Busan Culture & Tourism Festival
Source: www.bff.or.kr
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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