Seungri wins M!Countdown

Seungri’s new song came out the winner on Mnet's weekly cable music show aired yesterday.

Seungri of male band Big Bang placed first on "M! CountDown" with his new song "V.V.I.P." just a week after making his official solo debut, triumphing over his contender SS501 member Park Jung-min’s song “Not Alone."

"There were lots of people who worked really hard to make my album," Seungri said in his acceptance speech. "I wasn't sure whether I could get this trophy. I thank my fans and Big Bang members so much."

Seungri, the youngest of member of Big Bang, is currently pursuing a solo singing career after releasing his first solo mini-album of the same name as his new song which he took part in composing and writing.

The new record, composed of 13 tracks including two title tracks including "V.V.I.P.," has topped several online real-time music charts upon its release last Thursday. The other title track "WHAT CAN I DO" too placed within the top slots of the latest "M! CountDown" music chart.

Other singers that appeared on the same show yesterday were Park Jung-min, TVXQ, Jewelry and new female singer Kim Bo-kyung.

source : asiae via bigbanghaven

神だと思うラッパー!?BIGBANG G-Dragon #4

神だと思うラッパー!?　ランキング1位になったのは誰？
レコチョクは、ユーザー投票による「神だと思うラッパーランキング」を発表した。投票実施期間は1月11日～25日。有効回答数は670票。
ランキングで1位となったのは、インディーズでの活躍にこだわる愛知県出身のラッパーAK-69。「リリックがリアルで心に響く」（20代・男 性）、「ラップ、パフォーマンス何をとっても完璧」（20代・女性）など、楽曲だけでなく生き方やファッションセンス含め「すべてがかっこいい」という意 見が目立った。AK-69は、昨年行った同ランキング1位に続き2冠を達成、「レコチョク クラブ・フル」サイトの2010年年間ランキングでも1位を獲得している。
2位にはKREVAがランクイン。「ラップパフォーマンスがすごすぎる」（10代・男性）、「B-BOY PARK（フリースタイルバトル）で三連覇という実績が神」（30代・男性）など、そのスキルに脱帽との声が多数寄せられた。また、4位には2009年に 日本デビューした韓国のダンスボーカルグループBIGBANGのラッパーG-DRAGONが、5位には7,000万枚のワールドアルバムセールスを誇るエ ミネムがともに初ランクインを果たしている。
■神だと思うラッパーランキング
1位：AK-69
2位：KREVA
3位：日高光啓（AAA）
4位：G-DRAGON（BIGBANG）
5位：エミネム
うむ！GDいいね～♪GD&TOP「Obsession」おすすめです ∩∵)∩★★★

Via 楽天woman
(via teambigbang)

Translation:

A poll was recently conducted on Japanese site Rekochoku asking who the “God rapper” was according to fans. The period of voting went on from January 11th to the 25th. There was a total of 670 votes.
In first place came in indie Japanese AK-69 for their “real and inspirational lyrics” according to males in their 20s. “rap, performance is really perfect” said women in their 20s.
KREVA ranked in second place. “rap performance is too awesome” said males aged 10.
In addition, at number 4 was G-Dragon. A member of Korean dance group, Big Bang, who debuted in Japan in 2009.
Ranking:
No. 1: AK-69
No. 2: KREVA
3rd place: 啓 Hidaka Akira (AAA)
No. 4: G-DRAGON (BIGBANG)
5th: Eminem

Translated by alee@ibigbang

Big Bang will be turning into ‘Secret Garden’ characters for “2011 Big Show”

Popular idol group Big Bang will be transforming into ‘Secret Garden’ characters for their comeback concert!

On January 28th, an acquaintance of Big Bang revealed to Star News, “After a 2 year and 3 month hiatus, Big Bang will be opening their comeback concert the day after dropping their new album on February 24th. In this concert, Big Bang will also transform into characters from the popular drama, ‘Secret Garden’.”

According to this source, the Big Bang members decided to made a comedic parody of ‘Secret Garden’ to further entertain the fans attending their concert.

Big Bang, having debuted in 2006, held at least one large solo concert a year since 2007, inserting parodies of popular dramas and variety programs every time. So far, Big Bang has parodied ‘Coffee Prince’, ‘Beethoven Virus’, ‘Boys Over Flowers’ and ‘1 Night 2 Days’.

Big Bang’s acquaintance also added, “The attention fans paid to Big Bang’s parody videos was always hot and explosive. The individual characters that T.O.P, G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri will be portraying still remains a secret.”

Big Bang will be holding their brand concert, ‘2011 Big Show’, starting February 25th to the 27th in Seoul’s Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium.

Source: Star News via allkpop

Big Bang kicks off official promotions through “Big Bang Big Show 3D” premiere

Big Bang is back, and better yet- in 3D!
On January 28th, the boys stayed true to their eclectic style by donning paper masks of their own faces while welcoming fans and reporters to the film premiere of their “Big Bang Big Show 3D”  at the CGV Center in Seoul.
The boys joked around with the crowd by asserting, “We’re not wearing masks!”, and were met with a great roar when they asked, “Were you waiting for our 3D concert?”
The “Big Bang Big Show 3D” film is a digitally re-mastered presentation of their “2010 Big Bang Live Concert Big Show” from January 2010. Today’s launch is considered as the official start of their promotional activities for the group’s February 25th comeback. Using footage not included in their DVD chronicles of their 3-day concert (in addition to the regular concert clips), the movie was shot and compiled from multiple angles, and utilizes state-of-the-art visual and sound 3D technology.
The movie will play in theatres on February 2nd, and the boys promised their fans that they “will meet and see a side of Big Bang that they have never seen through TV or their albums”.
By taking fans back and reliving every detail of last year’s concert, the boys hope to achieve two goals with this film: build up their fans’ anticipation for the upcoming album release, and hype the kick-off of their “2011 Big Bang Concert (Big Show)” for February 25th.
As expected, Big Bang was ‘all work and no play’ at their premiere, from T.O.P showing the audience how to really “put your hands in the air” to Tae Yang revealing that “My sunglasses are my secret weapon”, the boys conducted themselves with ease, fun, and an undeniable flair.
Though the official release date is still a month away, today’s events could be taken as a great indicator of their comeback’s size and quality. Rest assured Big Bang fans- the boys are going to take you on one “big” ride.

Source + Photos : Newsen, Osen via ChoongHang Ilbo
(via allkpop)

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri to appear once again on “Strong Heart”

According to actress/model Lee Sun Jin, it appears that Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri will appear on the variety show, “Strong Heart“, once more.

Lee Sun Jin revealed through her Twitter, “On my way home from recording ‘Strong Heart’. I fell for Big Bang’s Ji Yong’s and Seungri’s honesty and humility. Honestly, it’s true that I was prejudiced. From today, I think that prejudice will be left with my stupidity.”

Later on, she wrote, “To Shinhwa’s Dongwan, Hyo Jin, Jeong Rin, and Young Chul - whom I haven’t seen in a long time…To Moon Hee Joon, cute SuJu, Big Bang, Lee Seung Gi, cool Kang Ho Dong oppa, etc – those who I wanted to get an autograph from – I regret not taking even one picture~~Ahh. Boohoo. I enjoyed everyone today. Thank you ♥”.

From these series of tweets, fans were able to pick up who the next guests would be on the upcoming episode of “Strong Heart”.

Source: Lee Sun Jin’s Twitter
(via allkpop)

Mnet to air guerrilla-style special program feat. TVXQ & Seungri

After making impressive comebacks this month, TVXQ and Seungri are going to appear in a surprise guerrilla-style special for the Lunar New Year holiday!
Mnet will document 48 hours from the lives of TVXQand Seungri, the cuts from which will be aired at random over the course of two days.
The broadcast station will begin their guerilla-style airing on February 2nd with TVXQ’s segment, “Tuk! TVXQ“, followed by Seungri’s cuts, “Tuk! Seungri,” for the 4th and 5th.
Teasers for their program were already revealed during January 20th’s and 27th’s “M! Countdown” MCD Paparazzi, which gave fans a brief glimpse of the two preparing for their comeback stages.
PD Kim Young Bum further revealed, “The guerrilla style was something we’ve been wanting to do ever since we began 2NE1 TV and Big Bang TV. This concept was based off our desire to give viewers a careful glimpse of their favorite stars’ private lives, as opposed to just ‘watching them on TV.’ We hope viewers will look forward to it.”

Source: Daily News via Nate
(via allkpop)

Scans of Big Bang on「女性セブン」Japanese magazine

source : joys1110.ameblo.jp via bigbanghaven