Big Bang’s comeback has the music industry on high alert

Big Bang’s February 24th comeback has put the entire music industry on high alert, especially for those artists who were looking to either debut or return.
Now that their comeback date has been set in stone, both rookies and top tier artists originally scheduled for a debut or comeback this March are scrambling to reschedule in order to avoid battling it out with one of the biggest returns in the industry.
A representative from an agency currently preparing a new idol group debut revealed,  “We have nothing to gain from releasing an album at the same time as Big Bang.  We’re planning to postpone their debut to sometime after March.”

Most of the debuts and comebacks were already postponed due to TVXQ’s comeback last month; the fact that the industry is being hit with another huge name so quickly is causing agency representatives to furrow their brows with exasperation.

Since SBS is also at the head of Big Bang’s comeback with an extravagant one-hour long special, it’s not only agency representatives who are trembling, but the remaining two public broadcast networks (MBC and KBS) as well.
Through their literal ‘all-in’ for Big Bang, SBS will most likely win in the battle for viewer ratings, as SBS is already rumored to have promised YG Entertainment an impressive investment in the group’s audio and performance setup. The network had already made a substantial investment in 2NE1 and both of Big Bang’s solo and unit promotions as well, which may have led to this close relationship between the two powerhouses.
Unfortunately for MBC and KBS, they can only look on as SBS secures a stronger bond with the agency. especially since Big Bang is looking towards an impressive promotional year for 2011.

Source: OSEN via Nate, OSEN
(via allkpop)

Big Bang will return to promote 6 title tracks at once

Original article:

BIGBANGが約2年ぶりに復帰する。

14日、YG公式ブログを通じて、BIGBANGのニューアルバムのティーザーイメージが公開された。公開された写真には 「2011．02．24」という彼らの復帰日と「4thミニアルバムリリース」という文字が書かれている。2009年以降、メンバーのユニットやソロ活動 以外では、新曲をリリースしていなかったBIGBANGの復帰日が確定したのだ。
YGエンターテインメントのヤン・ヒョンソク代表は、公式サイトを通じて「24日、BIGBANGが4thミニアルバムをリリースする予定。リード曲はイントロを除く6曲で、同時にプロモーションを行う計画だ」と明らかにした。

Translation:

BIG BANG will return after two years.

On Sunday 24th YG released through his blog info on Big Bang’s new album. On the published picture,“2011.02.24″ was written, the date of their return “4th Mini Album” was written as well.

Since 2009 Big Bang has been working on their solo careers and separate units, thus songs under all of BIG BANG have not been released until now that their comeback has been confirmed.

Representative of YG Entertainment Yang Hyun-seok, stated “On the 24, BIGBANG will release their 4th mini album. Except for the intro, all six songs are planned to be promoted at the same time.” he said.

Source: ChosunOnline
Translated by: alee@ibigbang

SBS to air hour-long Big Bang comeback special

After confirming their official comeback plans yesterday, Big Bang will now be meeting with their fans through an hour-long SBS special called “Big Bang Comeback Show” on February 27th!
This is the first time a singer has being given a full hour to promote their comeback on a public broadcast network since the legendary Seo Taiji.
Given the rarity of such an opportunity, it seems that SBS deemed Big Bang as worthy of the time because of the history they’ve built up both in Korea and overseas.
SBS representatives have put a gag order on the directors in order to keep Big Bang’s newest songs under wraps until the special airs.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that with the exception of the intro track, the other 6 from their mini album will be promoted as title tracks at one shot.

Source: OSEN via Nate, Chosun Ilbo
(via allkpop)

Seungri wants to shoot a sweet kiss scene

Big Bang’s Seungri, who is currently promoting with his solo hit “What Can I Do“, recently confessed his desire to try acting.
On February 14th, Seungri guested on KBS COOLFM’s “Lee Soo Young’s Music Show“, during which he revealed, “I want to try acting in a drama like T.O.P-hyung. I want to shoot a cool kiss scene like the ‘candy kiss’ that Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee shot during ‘IRIS‘.”
As for his acting partner, Seungri chose actress Ha Ji Won (a.k.a ‘Gil Ra-Im’ from “Secret Garden“). Hilariously, he admitted that “I want to try the foam kiss” – bringing much laughter to the listeners.

Source: Osen via allkpop

T.O.P picked as ideal soulmate

TOP from Big Bang has been picked as the ideal soulmate.

Taken from a recent poll to promote the movie ‘TiMER’, the results of the poll “Which Big Bang member is your ideal soulmate?” shown that majority of the votes went to TOP as he ranked first.

Like the popularity of TOP, John Patrick Amedori did well on both fields of entertainment, be it the music or acting. He received much support not only from the young crowds, but a wide range of ages have been captivated by him.

Source: Newsen
Translation: Aoiare @21BANGS.COM