Source : SBS
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
[NEWS] Big Bang and more to make highly-anticipated March comebacks
March is going to be a big month for K-pop, as many of the biggest names in the industry will be making their respective comebacks.
A number of powerful groups will be making their return one after another, causing some others to possibly delay their new releases.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that last year was the most stagnant of years in awhile for male idol groups, and many have not lived up to the expectations of the fans.
The most anticipated comebacks are none other than Big Bang along with 2AM, and the two groups will be going head to head starting next month. As the nation’s greatest dance group and ballad group, their comebacks alone will be enough to stir the hearts of fans everywhere.
Ahead of their fifth mini-album release on February 29th, Big Bang first released their single “Blue” on the 22nd and will also be holding concerts in Korea starting on March 2nd to kick off their new promotions.
They also guest-featured on a recent episode of SBS 'Healing Camp', revealing new attitudes, new determinations, and some new looks as well.
Fans will get to see a lot of the boys as Big Bang will also be guests on SBS ‘Running Man‘, as well as MBC ‘Infinite Challenge‘.
While their newest single “Blue” is topping all of the music charts, the boys have plans to simultaneously promote all six songs on the new album 'Alive' as title tracks and will perform all of them through ‘YG On Air‘.
Though this is just the beginning and the boys’ new album has yet to officially drop, the response is already more than explosive.
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Source : XportsNews via Nate (via allkpop)
[NEWS] Big Bang to perform on SBS "You & I" with their world tour band
On the March 18th episode of Lee Hyori's "YOU & I", Big Bang will performing with the band they will be working with during their world tour. The band has worked with international artists like Mariah Carey, Chris Brown and Boyz II Men, so this stage is attracting a lot of attention.
A YG representative said, "Since Big Bang's performances with this world-class band can't be shown to many music fans, we've decided to introduce them via YOU & I. They will be playing their new songs and their old hits (with new arrangements) on stage."
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Source: Osen
Translated by RICE @ bigbangupdates.com
[NEWS] Big Bang’s album ‘ALIVE’ receives 260,000 pre-orders
Not only has their MV for ‘Blue‘ garnered over 8 million views on Youtube, Big Bang has also received unending love calls from various variety programs, and now, pre-orders for their new album ‘ALIVE‘ has surpassed the 260,000 mark.
Big Bang will be making their long-awaited comeback with their fifth mini-album ‘ALIVE’. According to their agency YG Entertainment, 240,000 copies of the album were pre-ordered as of February 27th, and an additional 20,000 copies were requested from overseas, totaling 260,000 copies.
Not only is their album in high demand, the boys also guest-featured on SBS ‘Healing Camp‘ on February 20th, and will also be featuring on ‘Running Man‘, ‘Strong Heart‘, and ‘Infinite Challenge‘.
In addition to endorsing major brands such as North Face, Lotte, G Market, Soul by Ludacris, and Fubu, Big Bang is in discussions to sign CF contracts with two new corporations. Furthermore, the boys will be embarking on a world tour, hitting 25 different cities in 16 countries. YG revealed, “We have received requests for performances in Europe, South America, the Middle East and more, and it looks like we may need to extend our World Tour.”
Big Bang will be simultaneously promoting six songs on their album, and YG Entertainment has began launching television commercials to further promote their music. There are 13 commercials total, and the first aired on February 17th.
Without a doubt, Big Bang’s comeback will be nothing short of spectacular.
Source : SportsDongA via Nate(via allkpop)
[NEWS] Yang Hyun Suk Speaks About Future Plans for Big Bang, 2NE1 and New Groups
Yang Hyun Suk, member of the legendary group Seo Taiji and the Boys during the 1990’s has since reinvented himself as a leader in K-Pop’s global success. Fifteen years ago Yang Hyun Suk founded YG Entertainment which currently houses some of K-Pop’s biggest stars Se7en, Big Bang, and 2NE1.
“I am not a child of a tycoon, so I began with nothing. Originally, I started out with little money and YG was just a tiny corner shop, which was up until I discovered Jinusean and 1TYM.” YG Entertainment is now considered to be one of the top three record labels in Korea.
A lot has changed around Yang Hyun Suk since the early days. He maintains a beginner’s mindset in the sense that he remains curious about new things, as he shared his motto, “Live better tomorrow than you did today.”
Yang Hyun Suk revealed his upcoming global plans for his artists, “Big Bang and 2NE1 will focus more on performing at festivals to further their global promotion. The United States and Europe are more fitting for 2NE1 and Big Bang. Meanwhile, Se7en will concentrate on his Japanese promotions. Each of our artists have strengths that match the local as well as global markets.”
He commented regarding K-Pop’s potential, “This is just a start. No one is able to predict the impact that K-Pop can and will have on the market, however it does not appear to be merely a trend.”
He continued, “YG Entertainment plans to create office branches in the US as well as Europe to more efficiently manage our global efforts. Our goal is to become the world’s leading music company. In doing so we will try our best to offer compelling content which will boost interest in K-Pop.”
YG Entertainment is the most sought after company to enter for new trainees, according to a Korean research poll. YG’s management style has the lowest job turnover rate among the entertainment companies.
Currently there are close to 40 trainees housed at YG Entertainment. It has been mentioned before, the entertainment giant plans to release a new girl and boy group sometime this year.
The girl group is said to debut in the first half of 2012. They are expected to be strong with roots in hip-hop music but rumors call them “YG’s answer to Girls Generation.” What can all of this mean?
"2NE1 is a blend of hip-hop, electronic, rock and rap music, the style for the rookie girl group is difficult to predict. YG's style of hip-hop comes out stronger than your average group." He has continued, “With Big Bang they debuted through a reality show. 2NE1 featured in a commercial. The new girl group will follow in their footsteps and you can expect they will make their debut in a new way"
Source : Soompi
[MESSAGE] DAESUNG UPDATED ME 2 DAY [120227]
Translation : At this moment…!!
Source : Daesung's me2day
Monday, February 27, 2012
[NEWS] BIGBANG TO APPEAR ON INFINITY CHALLENGE AGAIN?
BIGBANG was "healed" on Healing Camp, will be "running" in Running Man and now will come out on Infinity Challenge once again.
Infinity Challenge has been off air for 4 weeks now and after actress Lee Na Young's episode, it has been reported that the staff members are busy preparing for a BIGBANG special.
According to broadcast industry insiders, they heard on the 27th that Big Bang had plans to appear on Infinity Challenge's March 4 episode.
An official from YG confirmed, "Yes, Big Bang was requested to appear on Infinity Challenge and we scheduled to do so. However, because of the MBC Labor Union strike, we will have to re-schedule filming."
In addition, Big Bang will be having their concerts in Seoul from March 2-4 and then, their world tour. YGE's official said that, right now, they are not yet sure if Big Bang will have time to fit filming for Infinity Challenge in their busy schedule. He assured though that Big Bang members are big fans of Infinity Challenge and they would love to appear on the show again.
Last year, Infinity Challenge had a special "Gangs of Seoul" episode with Big Bang. G-Dragon also participated during their "West Coast Highway Singing Festival" and has a good relationship with the cast. Daesung is also close to MC Yoo Jae Suk through Family Outing.
Note: The MBC Labor Union strike began on January 30th. As a result of the strike, MBC had been replacing the majority of its shows with recap episodes.
Source: Naver
Translated by MICHELLE @ bigbangupdates.com
[CLIP+NEWS] BIGBANG PREVIEW OF RUNNING MAN [120226]
After much excitement over the sighting of idol group Big Bang filming for SBS “Running Man” recently, viewers’ anticipation was further heightened after the release of their preview.
Following the airing of today’s episode which starred Lee Da Hae and Oh Ji Ho, viewers were treated to a preview of what could be yet another thrilling episode in store a week later.
The preview showed the Big Bang members arriving via helicopters, with the Running Man cast not far behind in their jeeps. It promises to be a fight to the finish to see which group ends up as the victor and not get eliminated in the traditional race mission.
Previously, Big Bang had appeared as a group in MBC’s “Infinity Challenge” Gangs of Seoul special last year against the Infinity Challenge cast, in what was a thrilling rock-paper-scissors chasedown. And unlike previous Running Man episodes, the cast could have a harder time coping than normal as the Big Bang members have excellent chemistry together.
Source : qhrtn08191,TV Daily via Nate(via allkpop)
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