Monday, February 28, 2011
SBS sells out ads for "The Big Bang Show"
According to SBS, the network sold all of its ‘The Big Bang Show’ commercials even for late-night time blocks. This shows that advertisers have recognized the value and power of Big Bang’s come back in two years and three months.
It is often difficult to spot commercials for popular programs, except for sports, during midnight TV programming.
This will be Big Bang’s first TV appearance since ‘Big Show’ come back. They will kick off the show with ‘Lie,’ ‘Sunset Glow’ and the latest song ‘Tonight,’ and also reveal their new music video.
Big Bang members will also take on acting in parodies. They will reveal ‘Secret Big Bang,’ their parody of SBS drama ‘Secret Garden.’
In the parody, G-Dragon plays Gil Ra Im, TOP plays Kim Joo Won, Daesung plays Joo Won's secretary and Kim Joo Won's mother and Seungri plays Oskar.
Fans are buzzing over G-Dragon and TOP’s acting skills. Top has already starred in TV drama ‘Iris’ and movie ‘Into the Fire.’ But G-Dragon has only focused on activities as a musician.
It has also been rumored that the ‘Tonight’ music video includes Daesung’s first bed scene. At the ‘Big Show’ concert, held this weekend for 3 days,’ TOP had apparently told fans that “Daesung got his first lead role in the ‘Tonight’ music video and he has a scandalous scene.”
Then Daesung explained, “Top means a ‘bad scene,” and added onto the mysteries about the music video.
SBS’s one-hour special ‘The Big Bang Show’ will perform all six songs from their minialbum that topped the music charts and was filmed over 2 days (18th and 23rd).
According to the producer, Big Bang showed an awesome stage despite being idle on broadcasts for a long time. They also staged dynamic fashion style for each song, and impressed the staff members.
“Many staff members couldn’t hide their amazement over Big Bang’s stage and charisma that stands apart from other idol groups,’ said one staff member.
Source: Naver
Translation: AKP
Big Bang greets Filipino VIPs
This is a little late but duh, who cares? this made me feel so happy. To think they made this for us FILIPINO VIPs? AHHHH...feels proud T.T
Translation: To all the VIPs in Philippines that are supporting us, really thank you and please anticipate our new album that will be released soon. Thank you. Up till now, it was BIGBANG! :)
Source: Universal Records Philippines
Translation by Rebecca @ bigbangupdates
Source: Universal Records Philippines
Translation by Rebecca @ bigbangupdates
The 'Big Bang Show' rakes in high rating
According to AGB Nielsen Media Research, SBS’s hour-long special ’The Big Bang Show” achieved a 5.7% rating when it aired on February 27th. It’s actually a high figure, considering that its airtime was after midnight. In comparison, ‘Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate’, which originally airs in that time block, only achieved 3.3% last week.
The boys excited their viewers by performing their original hits, as well as tracks from their fourth mini-album. After kicking off their set with the lively “Hands Up“, Big Bang moved on to “Somebody to Love“, “Cafe“, “What is Right“, and “Tonight“; they also performed “Lie“, “Sunset Glow” and “Last Farewell“.
In addition to the performances, the group also took part in a hilarious parody of SBS’s hit drama, “Secret Garden“. Viewers saw G-Dragon take on the role of ‘Gil Ra Im’ (originally played by Ha Ji Won), while T.O.P played as Hyun Bin’s ‘Kim Ju Won’.
As the cherry on top, the boys also unveiled the music video for their title track, “Tonight“. Considering all the treats SBS delivered for the Big Bang fans out there (and for those who just wanted to learn more about this hot group), it’s no wonder that the boys managed to rake in big figures for their hour-long special.
Source: Asiae via allkpop
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Big Bang explains their wardrobe concept
On February 24th, the boys of Big Bang guested on SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment” and shared a fun story about their fourth mini-album’s wardrobe concept.
The reporter asked the members to explain their comeback outfits, to which T.O.P replied, “The point we paid most attention to is our underwear… I’m kidding, I just said that to be funny. I actually hope that listeners will feel our growth as a group, and pay attention to the maturity of our age, instead of viewing us as a ‘boy’ group.
Seungri and G-Dragon were then spotlighted for their unique style, which had them in skirts over their pants. Seungri proudly revealed, “It’s a clothes concept worn by those in the movie ‘300‘.”
When told by the reporter that the movie characters didn’t wear tops, Daesung wittily replied, “Seungri’s clothes aren’t from ‘300,’ they’re from ‘200′!”
When told by the reporter that the movie characters didn’t wear tops, Daesung wittily replied, “Seungri’s clothes aren’t from ‘300,’ they’re from ‘200′!”
T.O.P continued, “Our original concept was to wear a long skirt, but we didn’t wear it in fear of looking like old ladies prancing around on stage.”
Source + Photos: Seoul News NTN via Daum, Sports Chosun
(via allkpop) Source + Photos: Seoul News NTN via Daum, Sports Chosun
Big Bang's 4th mini album doing well on iTunes Top Charts worldwide
Ranking on iTunes Top Pop Album Chart
2nd - New Zealand
5th - Canada
6th - United States
7th - Australia
14th - France
33rd - Germany
35th - United Kingdom
Ranking on iTunes Top Album Overall Chart
5th - New Zealand
10th - Canada
9th - United States
18th - Australia
66th - France
91st - United Kingdom
94th - Germany
Source: iTunes via bbspazz
2nd - New Zealand
5th - Canada
6th - United States
7th - Australia
14th - France
33rd - Germany
35th - United Kingdom
Ranking on iTunes Top Album Overall Chart
5th - New Zealand
10th - Canada
9th - United States
18th - Australia
66th - France
91st - United Kingdom
94th - Germany
Source: iTunes via bbspazz
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Big Bang on SBS Midnight Entertainment
The reporter says: The five members of Big Bang have gladly (Happily) gathered together on stage.
After the short clip of Big Bang performing “Tonight”, they said “Hello we are Big Bang, we look forward to working with you (If they meant it to the SBS staff, but if it was to the fans, it’s more closer to please accept us well!”
Seungri asks “Are you from Tv Entertainment of the Night? WOW!”
Then the reporter says: After finishing up each of their single activities, they have gathered together.
The Reporter: Because it’s been a long time since they have performed as Big Bang (As a whole) they are extremely nervous.
The reporter asks G-Dragon “You didn’t get to sleep much yesterday, huh?” G-Dragon replies “Yes.. I hardly got any sleep”
Daesung answers “Yes I’m nervous” and the reporter replies “You don’t look nervous at all” Daesung answers “No I try not to act nervous but my insides are going nuts!”
The Reporter: A long time of preparation and wait, a lot of people are anticipating their comeback, and now the final rehearsal..
The star and Korean text reads: Yesterday, Big Bang Comeback Stage Filming
The reporter names each member and says “They have returned!”
Now it’s time for the “Tv Entertainment of the Night” special interview.
The reporter asks how long has it been since the comeback as a group, and G-Dragon answers “I heard it’s been two years and 3 months.” G-Dragon continued “Because two years had gone by, it was hard for us to count the days.”
The reporter next asked “What we are really curious about is the album concept.” T.O.P answered “What we prepared the most.. is our underwear (>_<)” Everyone else giggled a bit and T.O.P said “I was trying to be funny.” T.O.P explained that the concept was trying to show that they weren’t the “boy group” Big Bang but wanted everyone to feel how they have matured. The reporter then asked if the clothes they were wearing are actually a part of the clothing concept.
Seungri got up and started to explain his clothing and everyone exclaimed that he was wearing a dress. Seungri explained that it was the “300” concept (From the movie 300). The reporter said “But wait, for that movie the actors weren’t wearing any shirts.” Daesung joked “So this is 200” (As in not as much as 300 but a little less).
T.O.P explained his pants saying that he was originally going to wear a long dress. But he said that when he was jumping around it looked like an older woman’s dress. That’s why today he didn’t wear the dress.
Then the reporter asked the group to do a song acapella. (WOW they were good!)
Then the reporter went out to talk about “Tonight” and how all the songs on the album have rocked the online charts.
The reporter commented that now they aren’t really young idols but veterans. G-Dragon answered “It was only yesterday when we were busy greeting everyone as the youngest. But, on broadcast there are some moments where we are disconcerted. “
Then the reporter showed them a clip of when they were younger. (It was a clip from Tv Entertainment of the Night in 2006, before they debuted with “Lies”)
The reporter commented that even at that time they were good dancers.
The younger Taeyang first introduced himself on the clip “Hello, I am from vocal… (Oops) I am the vocalist Taeyang from Big Bang.” G-Dragon “Hello, I am the leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon.” Daesung “Hello, I am a vocalist from Big Bang.” T.O.P “Hello, I am a rapper of Big Bang.” Seungri “Hello, I am Seungri from Big Bang.”
When younger Daesung was singing in the clip, T.O.P commented that he hadn’t seen Daesung have a hairstyle that shows his forehead.
Q: Dae Sung, how does it feel? Do you remember those days?
DS: Of course I do. It was really tough back then, and I look really young.
GD: The eyes all look really enthusiastic.
TOP: You can feel the fire in their eyes.
GD: The will to appear on camera.
Q: After releasing their first album in 2006, Big Bang has released countless hit songs and new records to continue growing as a group. Four years into their career, Big Bang has worked endless hours to reach their current status. Seung Ri, which is better, solo or group activities?
SR: Oh, no, no, for real. Solo activities are just too exhausting. Well, Big Bang for example, you put together five different opinions together and the leader leads the whole group, But for me, when I do solo activities, I have to be in charge everything. I missed group activities so bad and I’m so happy to be back as a group. And I’m so happy to be back as a maknae (youngest in the group) who gets all the love from the older members.
GD: I think through the individual solo activities, each member experienced their own successes. So when we work together as a group, I think there’s a synergy effect.
Q: Could it be because it’s been so long? All the members look so close to each other. Unlike when their by themselves, Big Bang seems to have so much more fun working together as a group. What all the fans have been waiting for so long is this type of camaraderie among Big Bang members. If you could go back to your early 20s, what do you want to do?
GD: I want to study more. Of course I can do it now too, but from what I hear, I mean we’re still young, but as you get older I heard you feel the urge to study more.
TOP: I just want to have a regular college life. Like doing random meeting games, dating, go clubbing, you know, I never really had a chance to do such things so I want to just have a regular lifestyle meeting friends and stuff.
Q: From little kids with big dreams, Big Bang has grown to men thriving to achieve their dreams. Big Bang, they are finally back. A stage hotter and more powerful than any other, are you ready to enjoy their performance (Big Show on Feb. 27th)?
SR: I think we all waited and wanted to get together back as a group.
TOP: I worked really hard on this album and I’m really excited about it.
GD: You’ll be able to see a really well-planned out, organized Big Bang.
Big Bang: 2011, Big Bang is Back!
Source: realgilbakk @ YT
Translation: soompi
Big Bang's New Mini Album Contains Music, Fashion and Style
The idol group, Big Bang, has returned after 2 years and 3 months and have revealed new songs where the quality of the songs are higher than what we expected and we mean every word. Actually, after the album was revealed, positive feedback by the fans were left on various online community boards.
Big Bang has returned to the music industry on the 24th with a 4th mini album. They have past the stage of idol and have become an icon where their new songs would become international songs and at the same time include Big Bang’s personality and capture the hearts of listeners with these two ideas.
They still have a bit of the style that could be seen when they were promoting “Lies” but instead of repeating it, they included emotional lyrics and melody that doesn’t irritate the listener’s ears.
The title song of their mini album is “Tonight” and once you hear it for the first time, you’ll know it’s their song because of Big Bang’s music style and it includes Big Bang’s personality but it’s a song that has a change from their past songs. The song makes the listeners feel comfortable and relaxes the atmosphere with Big Bang’s special electronica rhythm and emotional melodies.
The part where Taeyang sings, “I will find you oh eh oh I will find her under the moonlight that’s shining down on me oh eh oh oh oh although I don’t where the end is. Tonight tonight tonight tonight I still don’t know what love is and I’m still lonely on this night” tickles the ears with the soft and yet comfortable lyrics of the chorus and with Daesung’s clean and appealing voice and with Seungri’s vocal skills that’s good at delivering the feeling, it makes the listeners relax.
Almost as if the ballad and dance was mixed into one body, it has a strange mix where it gives the heart a warm and comfortable feeling and at the same time become a popular song by including electronica sound, acoustic guitar, digital and analogue sounds. The song becomes more fun as it has a sorrowful feeling and then changes to a spirited atmosphere and the sound of the wolf howling is very witty, bringing out the fun in the song even more.
The song, “Intro-Thank You & You” begins with Taeyang’s voice and it delivers each other member’s feelings through their character. “What Is Right” and “Cafe” is mostly played with an acoustic performance instead of an electronic sound making it seem like they’re whispering the songs and at the same time tell the listeners about their feelings, making the song seem more alive and fresh.
Source: Osen
Translated By: solshin3 @ 21BANGS.com
Big Bang has returned to the music industry on the 24th with a 4th mini album. They have past the stage of idol and have become an icon where their new songs would become international songs and at the same time include Big Bang’s personality and capture the hearts of listeners with these two ideas.
They still have a bit of the style that could be seen when they were promoting “Lies” but instead of repeating it, they included emotional lyrics and melody that doesn’t irritate the listener’s ears.
The title song of their mini album is “Tonight” and once you hear it for the first time, you’ll know it’s their song because of Big Bang’s music style and it includes Big Bang’s personality but it’s a song that has a change from their past songs. The song makes the listeners feel comfortable and relaxes the atmosphere with Big Bang’s special electronica rhythm and emotional melodies.
The part where Taeyang sings, “I will find you oh eh oh I will find her under the moonlight that’s shining down on me oh eh oh oh oh although I don’t where the end is. Tonight tonight tonight tonight I still don’t know what love is and I’m still lonely on this night” tickles the ears with the soft and yet comfortable lyrics of the chorus and with Daesung’s clean and appealing voice and with Seungri’s vocal skills that’s good at delivering the feeling, it makes the listeners relax.
Almost as if the ballad and dance was mixed into one body, it has a strange mix where it gives the heart a warm and comfortable feeling and at the same time become a popular song by including electronica sound, acoustic guitar, digital and analogue sounds. The song becomes more fun as it has a sorrowful feeling and then changes to a spirited atmosphere and the sound of the wolf howling is very witty, bringing out the fun in the song even more.
The song, “Intro-Thank You & You” begins with Taeyang’s voice and it delivers each other member’s feelings through their character. “What Is Right” and “Cafe” is mostly played with an acoustic performance instead of an electronic sound making it seem like they’re whispering the songs and at the same time tell the listeners about their feelings, making the song seem more alive and fresh.
Source: Osen
Translated By: solshin3 @ 21BANGS.com
President Yang is confident about Big Bang's Comeback
The president of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Seok, expressed his confidence in BIGBANG’s comeback.
On the 23rd, Yang Hyun Seok told Star News his view towards BIGBANG’s comeback, "When I saw the song list of the new album, I knew that they will be injecting something new into the entertainment industry once again."
He further elaborated, "This is especially true for the title song,Tonight, which is characterized by electronica sounds and has the lyrics written by G-Dragon, which can mesmerize people in their 10s,20s and even 30s. BIGBANG has been nervous about the results of this album so I hope they can get flying colors.
"When BIGBANG released "Tonight" on 24th at 12 am, the songs in the mini-album captured the 1st spots in different music charts and real-time charts.
Yang Hyun Seok said, "We've decided to start intensive promotional activities for the title song "Tonight". We have invested much on the bus and theatre advertisements for this album. I hope that you will have fun with BIGBANG.’"
On the 23rd, Yang Hyun Seok told Star News his view towards BIGBANG’s comeback, "When I saw the song list of the new album, I knew that they will be injecting something new into the entertainment industry once again."
He further elaborated, "This is especially true for the title song,Tonight, which is characterized by electronica sounds and has the lyrics written by G-Dragon, which can mesmerize people in their 10s,20s and even 30s. BIGBANG has been nervous about the results of this album so I hope they can get flying colors.
"When BIGBANG released "Tonight" on 24th at 12 am, the songs in the mini-album captured the 1st spots in different music charts and real-time charts.
Yang Hyun Seok said, "We've decided to start intensive promotional activities for the title song "Tonight". We have invested much on the bus and theatre advertisements for this album. I hope that you will have fun with BIGBANG.’"
Source: Star News via bbvipz
Edited +Translated: Rice @bigbangupdates
Edited +Translated: Rice @bigbangupdates
Big Bang is Back! Tonight Review by 10Asia
Big Bang is back. And it is for the first time in two years. During those two years, G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung have established themselves in their respective fields of music. Together they are Big Bang but separately can produce results like G-Dragon and T.O.P’s duo unit album “GD&TOP” and Taeyang’s solo album “Solar.” That is probably why the release of their album in two years is drawing so much attention. So what has this group composed of five stars come to us with this time? Big Bang gave “10Asia” a preview of “TONIGHT” from their upcoming mini-album set for release February 24.
“It’s quite good, very good, but there’s no way to express how it’s good.” This popular phrase from a commercial was what came to mind after hearing title track “TONIGHT” from Big Bang’s new album. It is a dance song but is sad rather than exciting. And it does not start off with a melody that will hook the listener to the song. It is also not a song that a boy band can put on an impressive dance to as a group nor can they set forth a particular image with it such as charismatic or cute. The easiest way to put it would be to say it is similar to “Lie” in terms of the emotion but “TONIGHT” starts off differently from “Lie” as well. Korea’s most popular boy band has returned to the K-pop scene for the first time in two years but “TONIGHT” strays from the recent popular styles of music and rather seems to try to present a new trend by bringing together elements that listeners are unfamiliar with.
A certain vibe that leads to addiction
“It’s quite good, very good, but there’s no way to express how it’s good.” This popular phrase from a commercial was what came to mind after hearing title track “TONIGHT” from Big Bang’s new album. It is a dance song but is sad rather than exciting. And it does not start off with a melody that will hook the listener to the song. It is also not a song that a boy band can put on an impressive dance to as a group nor can they set forth a particular image with it such as charismatic or cute. The easiest way to put it would be to say it is similar to “Lie” in terms of the emotion but “TONIGHT” starts off differently from “Lie” as well. Korea’s most popular boy band has returned to the K-pop scene for the first time in two years but “TONIGHT” strays from the recent popular styles of music and rather seems to try to present a new trend by bringing together elements that listeners are unfamiliar with.
A certain vibe that leads to addiction
For years now, it has been the trend of the K-pop industry to produce songs that from the very start, will pierce the public’s ears with short, precise and strong sounds. Dance numbers have become hits with strong beats or melodies and ballads have raised the level of ardentness they exude, sounding as if the singer is singing into the listener’s ears. But Big Bang goes in a completely different direction. “TONIGHT” starts off to a seemingly casually tossed in quiet and recurrent electronica sound which makes it difficult to predict how the song will unfold. The sound of an acoustic guitar, the members’ rap and vocals and the chorus all need to emerge to reveal the form the song will take. It is also a dance song but it gradually builds up on the emotions it sings of, as if it were a ballad song. Hence “TONIGHT” is most exciting where the tempo is at its fastest in the latter half of the song but it is also when those slowly built up emotions reach the saddest point.
However, the moment you need to focus on in “TONIGHT” comes after the climax. After creating a moment which literally ‘explodes,’ the quiet sound of the acoustic guitar reappears as if starting everything over where everything is in ruins, slowly pulling up the flow of the song back up. It is not happiness or sadness that is expressed through “TONIGHT.” The vibe that is created when such emotions are constantly on the rise, from the most poised to excited state, is what makes one listen to the song. Just as if tears you were holding back on slowly started to flow to and they have reached the point where you are about to burst into tears. Listen to the beginning of “TONIGHT” again after listening to it from start to finish. Because with just that, you will find yourself looking forward to the mood and dramatic developments the song will make. “TONIGHT” is similar to “Lie” in that it uses electronica beat, a plaintive sound and repetitive chorus. But while the piano or chorus stood out first in “Lie,” the selling point to “TONIGHT” lies in the overall quality and atmosphere of its sound. Big Bang has found a new style they can work with within the characteristics they hold.
Big Bang, the group which encompasses both popular appeal and trend
However, the moment you need to focus on in “TONIGHT” comes after the climax. After creating a moment which literally ‘explodes,’ the quiet sound of the acoustic guitar reappears as if starting everything over where everything is in ruins, slowly pulling up the flow of the song back up. It is not happiness or sadness that is expressed through “TONIGHT.” The vibe that is created when such emotions are constantly on the rise, from the most poised to excited state, is what makes one listen to the song. Just as if tears you were holding back on slowly started to flow to and they have reached the point where you are about to burst into tears. Listen to the beginning of “TONIGHT” again after listening to it from start to finish. Because with just that, you will find yourself looking forward to the mood and dramatic developments the song will make. “TONIGHT” is similar to “Lie” in that it uses electronica beat, a plaintive sound and repetitive chorus. But while the piano or chorus stood out first in “Lie,” the selling point to “TONIGHT” lies in the overall quality and atmosphere of its sound. Big Bang has found a new style they can work with within the characteristics they hold.
Big Bang, the group which encompasses both popular appeal and trend
This is where Big Bang’s style becomes complete as a group. Electronica-based “TONIGHT” is completely different from “WHAT IS RIGHT” filled with rock sounds. But with both songs, the more the seemingly dynamic chorus is repeated, the more they sound melancholy. The vibe the chorus gives off changes depending on the mood that each member creates in their parts. So whatever the genre, Big Bang’s songs develop in a variety of ways depending on the chorus while an exciting introduction and melancholy latter half co-exist in the process. Big Bang’s music is about how its members constantly create impactful moments while the song undergoes such emotional changes. This is why this album’s composer and producer G-Dragon has managed to create an album that is different from his solo album or “GD&TOP.”
Big Bang has used its capability to create a style that is unique of them and based on that style, has found a point where they can secure both public appeal and a new trend. That is probably the reason Big Bang can stay Big Bang. Their songs contain new trends but appeal to the public and may contain rock, electronica, R&B and rap but head in a single direction. Like “Lie” proves, Big Bang’s era came when they pulled off all of these elements. The same goes for this album. Of course, nobody knows what the response will be to their new album. Especially more so with a song that strays from recent trends of the music scene. But without doubt, “TONIGHT” is a choice with the possibility of playing the role that “Lie” did for Big Bang. This major group with public appeal has made a move which takes them ahead of the times. Big Bang has done the best music they can for a popular idol group, a group making a comeback for the first time in two years, an idol group whose each members have become stars.
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Source: 10Asiae via bigbangupdates
Big Bang and 2NE1 in new online game
You know you have made it big time when you are featured in video games, and for Big Bang and 2NE1, things are about to get a little bit bigger! A new online video game which is being developed by iFanCom Games will feature Big Bang, 2NE1, and the rest of the YG Family. Still in it’s early stages of development, the game is titled Project I (Project Idol) and will give you the ability to create your own idol, train your idol, and help him or her raise to stardom! You will have full control of your idols appearance or be given the option to use Big Bang or 2NE1 characters. Being an online game, it is almost to be certain that you will be able to interact with other online users idols. This online game is sure to be an instant success, now we have the chance to be big time like Big Bang and 2NE1!
Source:thisgame.com + HELLOKPOP
Big Bang is Back! Message to fans on Cyworld, Daum and Naver
Source: cyworld, daum and naver via gilbakk2010@yt
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Seungri went to the plastic surgeon because of his dark circles
The February 22nd broadcast of SBS’s “Strong Heart” gathered some of Korea’s story-telling terminators, who all showcased their voluble wit.
As Seungri listened to Kim Dong Wan’s story about a time when SM Entertainment’s chairman, Lee Soo Man, ‘gifted’ him with a nose job, he was inspired to respond with his own plastic surgery tale.
Seungri confessed, “My agency wanted to give me a present, too. Because my dark circles are really severe, we went to a plastic surgeon, but the doctor said we couldn’t fix it.”
He added, “The cause of dark circles lies in the liver, sinus, and eyes – there is a total of three causes, but I have problems in all three areas.” In the end, after he received the diagnosis that his dark circles were incurable, he sadly went back home.
(via allkpop)
What is SBS “The Big Bang Show” Special About?
The first round of recording for the comeback special, the ‘Big Bang Show’ ended successfully on the 18th. Because of the high quality of this special comeback, they are planning on having two recording sessions.
During the recording of their comeback stage, they sang their hit songs, such as, ‘Lies,’ ‘Sunset Glow,’ and many more. As soon as Big Bang entered the stage, 500 of their fans got excited and filled the concert halls with hot enthusiasm.
This recording session contains true stories of Big Bang. They will be revealing stories such as, the making process of their new album and their personal thoughts as they were preparing it and some funny moments that happened while they were making this album.
They will also be telling various episodes that occurred while they were filming the music video in America, the reason why Daesung fell asleep after acting affectionately, G-Dragon‘s real work clothes, the tension between members while preparing for this album and many others which they will reveal without any fluff.
On the other hand, the second recording session, which they will be singing their new songs, will start on the 23rd and they are planning on airing the ‘Big Bang Show‘ on the night of the 27th.
Source: eunjin@kpoplive.com
Big Bang records part one of their SBS comeback special
The hour-long comeback special will feature every track from their fourth mini-album, as well as past hits and other fun footage for fans to enjoy. In order to heighten the quality of the program’s material, the boys decided to tackle it in two separate recordings.
Part one was filmed at the SBS hall last week, and the boys performed “Lies” and “Red Sunset” to the cheers of 500 fans. Big Bang also shared some stories about their production process, including bits about their time in the States, G-Dragon’s production style, Daesung falling asleep while acting, and the tension they feel as their comeback date nears.
Their second recording will be held on February 23rd and will focus on their new tracks; this time, only the production team will be allowed inside.
The full special will be unveiled on February 27th at 12:00 AM KST.
Source: OSEN via Nate
(allkpop)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Big Bang has over 10,000 reservations for their album on the Cyworld BGM charts
Big Bang has surpassed the records set by Seo Tai Ji.
On the 16th, digital music site Cyworld started taking advance orders for all the songs on Big Bang's upcoming mini album to be released on the 24th.
The current event uses the online currency of 30 dotoris (acorns), and as of the 22nd Big Bang has managed to sell over 10,000 online copies in just 6 days. This number far surpasses the record that Seo Tai Ji set in just a week on the same site in 2008. At the time Seo Tai Ji had sold 5084 reserved online copies and surprised many digital chart managers. TVXQ also held the same event when releasing their 4th album and recorded around 6,500 online reservations for their album.
Big Bang has overwhelmingly passed the records set by Seo Tai Ji and TVXQ. In Seo Taiji's case they managed to double his sales. Seo Tai Ji and TVXQ at the time had the fact that they had not released an album in a long time in common. Seo Taiji came back after a 4 year absence, while TVXQ came back after 2 years. Big Bang is also coming back after a 2 year and 3 month absence. This long absence is suspected to be the cause of the high levels of anticipation among fans.
Source: Nate
translation:
ASK BIG BANG
Soompi has an exclusive interview with Big Bang tomorrow, but we must submit the questions tonight by 9pm KST (4am PST / 7am EST)!
We'll choose the best questions from our members to include in your interview, so please ask away!!
Leave your questions HERE:
http://www.soompi.com/forums/topic/358211-ask-big-bang-your-qs-tonight-only/Sorry for the late notice -- we have a LOT more exciting Big Bang things coming your way, so keep checking back for our Exclusive Access Event thread!
Source: SOOMPI
Who will go up against Big Bang during their promotions?
There’s a big possibility that they’ll be alone this time, as most of the male groups will be heading to Japan and other countries by the end of February. Aside from CNBLUE, Big Bang will not be pitted against any major boy groups for the time being.
Instead, they’re expected to face off against the female solo artists and groups who have been dominating the music charts for quite some time now, such as IU, G.NA, and SECRET.
Before the boys head off to Japan themselves this May, they’ll have about two to three months to promote their mini-album, which overlaps with a lot of the big girl group comebacks. March will see the return of the Brown Eyed Girls, After School, and 4minute, as well as f(x) sometime after.
If the battle ends up being one of gender, industry representatives believe that it will actually give a positive result. Instead of rivalry, each team can instead focus on and cater to their specific genres, allowing them to secure a piece of their own pie during the overlapping promotion cycles.
Source: OSEN via Daum
(via allkpop)
Big Bang's teasers get a lot of views, increasing anticipation for their comeback
It is not only in Korea, the concerns of the Japanese fans about BIGBANG’s comeback is also tremendous since the group has already been away for 2 years and 3 months.
Translated: Rice @bigbangupdates
Snippet of Big Bang’s ‘Intro’ to be revealed on ‘Strong Heart’
On February 22nd, a representative of YG Entertainment revealed through Money Today Star News, “On tonight’s broadcast of SBS’s ‘Strong Heart’, Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri will make their guest appearance. During the show’s ending, a part of Big Bang’s new song will be revealed for the first time.”
According to the representative, the song to be revealed will be their first track, “Intro“. As Big Bang is known to put considerable effort into their intro tracks, fans are highly-anticipative of what their latest intro would sound like.
Meanwhile, Big Bang will release their long-awaited comeback album on the 24th, which has a total of six tracks. This will be their first collective comeback effort in two years and three months. In addition, Big Bang will hold their “Big Show” concert from the 25th to the 27th to officially greet their fans.
Source: Money Today Star News via Nate
(via allkpop)
Big Bang to have “Music Bank” comeback stage if they comply with ‘fairness’ condition
On February 21st, Kim Sang Ho PD of KBS’s “Music Bank” addressed these concerns through Newsen: “We haven’t discussed anything regarding Big Bang’s comeback stage yet. ‘Music Bank’ cannot provide something as extravagant like SBS, but if Big Bang is willing to perform fairly with the other artists, we can provide a stage for them.”
The ‘fairness’ that KBS mentioned was explained to mean that they would be given the standard two-track comeback stage of their contemporaries; the group must be willing to accept that KBS’s stage won’t be as extravagant as the one that SBS is planning.
Source: Newsen via Daum
(via allkpop)
Big Bang’s Seungri shows off his variety skills on a blind date
He revealed, “I once went on a ‘meeting date’ with my college friends. As opposed to looking for love, I just wanted to experience a variety of things.” He went on to tell about how he had to show off his variety skills by performing various personal talents in order to get the girls to laugh.
Find out how they reacted, and what the end result of the meeting was through Strong Heart’s broadcast on February 22nd. Other guests for the show include Kim Dong Hwan, Tim, Super Junior-M’s Henry and many more.
Check out the preview here.
Source + Photos: OSEN via Daum
(via allkpop)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Big Bang‧2NE1 coming to Malaysia on June 4th
According to sources, Big Bang and 2NE1 have finalized to come to Malaysia on June 4th where the 5 member group Big Bang and 4 member group 2NE1 will also collaborate to hold a large-scale fan meeting at Bukit Jalil Putra Stadium. It is reported that earlier this year, Jang Geun Suk has released notice through its website on the launching of "Jang Geun Suk 2011 Asia Tour" and has announced schedules for various countries, organizer HS Media has confirmed the tour for Malaysia to be on June 4th. However presently the performing venue and ticket price for Jang Geun Suk Asia Tour Malaysia stop have not been decided yet.
Now that Redstar who is hosting Big Bang and 2NE1's fan meeting has announced the performing venue and date except for the ticket price, it is not known if there will be any last minute changes to the performances, but if both groups (Jang Geun Suk as well as Big Bang & 2NE1) come to Malaysia to carry out the activities as scheduled, the Kpop fans will certainly be very busy, having to choose between the two.
Redstar's partner Marctensia is also collecting comments from fans about Big Bang, 2AM and miss A coming to Malaysia on its facebook. It is believed that as long as the response is good, the KPOP concert in plan will come true
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source : ent.sinchew-i.com
translated & edited by Miseremei @ bigbanghaven.blogspot.com
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