'Tonight' on Music Core

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Big Bang on Pops in Seoul

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Big Bang's "All Tomorrow's Party" for W Korea

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5 BIGBANG songs in Bug’s TOP 100

Music portal Bugs revealed their top 100 weekly popular songs from February 27th to March 5th.

YGE’s Yang Hyun Suk talks about the changes in the music industry

Recently, YG Entertainment’s CEO Yang Hyun Suk watched the “C’est si Bon” segment on “Come To Play“. While enjoying the show, Yang expressed that, “This year is another turning point for the Korean music industry.” What is the meaning behind this thought?

Last year, YGE’s girl group 2NE1 set a new album record with their ‘Triple Crown’ win, and now Big Bang is conquering the music industry with their all-kill comeback. Yang called OSEN out of the blue and asked, “Do you know ‘C’est si Bon’?”
“The music industry has changed again. I knew it when I watched ‘C’est si Bon’. Music fans have started to want singers who sing very well.”

Mnet to include international fan votes for ‘M! Countdown’ rankings [110310]

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” will be the first Korean music program to implement a voting system for international fans.

Recording of "Big Bang Show" in the March 2011, Inkigayo Magazine

Finally returning to Korean showbiz with their 4^th mini album ‘Tonight’, BIGBANG has shown us their recording scenes from "The BIGBANG SHOW".

More Information about YG and Nikon Collaboration

On the morning of the 8th March, Nikon Imaging Korea and YG entertainment signed a joint marketing contract with each other at a special event held at the Grand Hyatt.

Most of YG’s artists attended the event including Se7en, Big Bang, 2ne1 and Yoo in na. Nikon’s representative and YG’s representative both also attended the event and in a meeting with reporters, revealed the plans for joint campaigns including the new “A shot a day” campaign. All YG artists will be also be using Nikon cameras to take videos of their daily lives which will be released as episodes later on during the mid year campaign.

G-Dragon Interview with 10Asia

“BIGBANG IS BACK” is how they informed people of their return to the local music scene in two years and three months — short and concise. But the Big Bang we see today is different from that of two years and three months ago. Every member of the group has pursued activities solo, becoming a group a five stars rather than a group in itself, to become that much more unique. So how did G-Dragon (GD), T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung create the music of Big Bang we hear today? Below are excerpts from 10Asia’s interview with their album’s producer G-Dragon.

10: Hasn’t it been tough having to make a comeback as Big Bang as soon as you wrapped up your activities for GD&TOP?

Big Bang Interview, "5 Different People with 1 Mind"

BIGBANG's 4th mini album, "TONIGHT" has entered Billboard Chart 6 days ago. BIGBANG was interviewed by the local media in the YG Entertainment headquarter, ‘Our music is popular globally, like in the U.S and Europe and we have also entered iTunes Music Chart. We are making Korean music to be known internationally.' 

After 5 years of their debut, they want to show the changes in their music. G-Dragon who was in charge of the melody and lyrics composition of the album said, “This is the process that we have to undergo to be matured. We are transforming from idols into musicians. And I want to make genuine music like C’est si Bon.”

Big Bang is #1 in Cyworld Hall of Fame

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Big Bang Comeback on Mnet Wide News

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Big Bang, "All-Kill!" on Mnet Wide HOT

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CGV and Big Bang launch the “Big Bang Combo”

C GV Multiplex Cinemas and popular group Big Bang have met to launch a product together.

14 major CGV movie theaters will begin selling 2000 limited sets of a “Big Bang combo” as a commemoration for the release of their 4th mini-album.

Big Bang Interview on 10Asia

The world is defined into before and after the Big Bang. Of course, this is in regards to astrophysics. It was only after the Big Bang that time, space and order came into existence. And it is now that group Big Bang seems to fit their name better than ever -- not because the tracks to their fourth mini-album released in two years and three months has topped various music charts and public broadcaster SBS and cable music channel 

Big Bang turns up analogue sound in new mini album

Boy band Big Bang sought to bring back the warmth of pre-digital pop music on their latest mini album, "Tonight," which was released just recently.

"Listeners must be tired of the rampant use of digital effects in K-pop, just as we are," the band said. "We wanted to comfort and cheer up people distressed by a series of unfortunate events in the country last year through bright, lyrical and melodious music."

The band's leader G-Dragon, who was in charge of producing the album, said, "The global trend in music is a mixture of the warmth of the analogue age and the coolness of digital. We tried to harmonize the new and the old in our new album."

Big Bang to appear on KBS Music Bank

The dispute between YG Entertainment and KBS has finally been resolved!

The boys of Big Bang will hold their long-awaited comeback stage on this week’s episode of KBS’s “Music Bank“, for which they’ll perform their title track, ”Tonight“. This will complete their round of comebacks on all three major public broadcast networks.

Big Bang will not perform in MBC’s ‘50th Anniversary Korean Music Wave Concert’

It was just announced that Super Junior, KARA, and Big Bang will not perform at MBC’s “50th Anniversary 

Korean Music Wave Concert in Bangkok“.

"Somebody to Love" choreography practice video

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Big Bang #2 on Mnet M Countdown Japan Ranking

Source: Mnet Japan via happyrichlife 

(via bigbangupdates)

Big Bang to Comeback on “Music Core” with One Track

It’s being reported that Big Bang completed the recording for their appearance on MBC’s “Show! Music Core“, which leaves only an appearance on KBS’s “Music Bank” to complete their round of music program comebacks.

Big Bang reflects on their comeback, earning popularity overseas, and future plans

Ever since they announced that they were going to make a comeback this year, Big Bang has been dominating every news headline. Each track from their fourth mini-album has swept the music charts and the album itself continues to rank on Billboard’s ‘Top 10′ – all this without any formal promotions from the boys.

GD and TOP's MelOn greetings for most popular songs in January 2011

GD and TOP filmed this for MelOn because "High High", one of the songs off their album, was one of the top songs of January 2011.

Source: MelOn
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(Fan Accounts)G-Dragon and T.O.P helped some fans at the Big Show

I went to the first concert (Big Show Day 1) with my family and we were on the 3rd floor. During the concert, my child suddenly said he/she( gender was not specified) had to go to the restroom, so we went out and were on our way back when the stairway leading back up (to the 3rd floor) was crowded. And with no other choice, I carried my child and just waited at the bottom of the staircase for it to clear up.

Big Bang Comeback Stage on Inkigayo and Mutizen Win

T.O.P used the actual sweats that Hyun Bin wore

Group Big Bang is known to have used the real sweat shirt that Hyun Bin used in “Secret Garden” for their parody “Secret Big Bang.”

TOP acted as Kim Joo Top and G Dragon acted as G La Im. Seungri became Seungska, and Taeyang became Lim Jong Soo, and Daesung acted as both Secretary Kim and Moon Boon Hong. Together, they acted out the popular scenes of the drama.

Big Bang to perform “Tonight” original choreography for Inkigayo comeback

Big Bang will finally be making their comeback on SBS’s “Inkigayo” this week, and as previously announced, will be performing three tracks.

Artists forced to accept “package deals” to appear on music programs

With the dispute between YG Entertainment and KBS’s “Music Bank” heating up, many have turned to question just how difficult it is for artists to gain even one appearance on Korea’s major music shows, and what that appearance actually means under the business table.


The Korean music industry currently houses three public broadcast shows on MBC, SBS, and KBS, along with a cable show on Mnet. While some may complain that these are far too many considering the fatigued conditions popular idols are forced to work in, the shows are actually limited in their ability to showcase actual music, as they serve as a bigger purpose in the industry and for their networks.

Big Bang wins #1 on Music Bank K-Chart [110304]

Versus Mighty Mouth's Tok Tok. Video below:

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Big Bang TV Live on Mnet

Big Bang proves "South Korea increases views of Kpop videos by themselves" wrong

BIGBANG just released the MV for their song, TONIGHT, and in just 2 days, it already recorded a total of 450,000 views on their official Youtube channel. (Note: It's near to 2 million now. See screencap.) Moreover, their comeback show on SBS, aired last February 28, has also more than 200,000 views already.

TONIGHT's MV, has broken many records on Youtube, which attracted a lot of attention. Moreover, it also proved Japanese Taro Kimura's theory wrong. He said before, "South Korea is trying to increase views of KPOP videos by themselves."

TONIGHT's MV ranked 2nd place in both Korea and Japan and under Youtube Japan's music category, Japan has the biggest number of "replies", "favorites" and "ratings".

Big Bang Message to Daum and Cyworld users

Big Bang to make their “Music Core” comeback next week

It was recently announced that due to a change of plans, Big Bang will be making their MBC “Music Core” comeback next week, as opposed to this week.

Music Bank "YG Entertainment demanded a 10 minute comeback stage"

The conflict between YG Entertainment and “Music Bank” seems to be getting deeper as Big Bang’s comeback draws nearer. “Music Bank” representatives have revealed today that YG Entertainment had made an explicit request for a 10 minute comeback stage.

KBS, “Big Bang will not make their comeback on Music Bank

After the 1-hour comeback special SBS organized for Big Bang, a lot of attention is being given to whether or not Big Bang will make a comeback on MBC and KBS.

“Inkigayo” PD reveals that Big Bang will have a three-track comeback stage

Big Bang confirmed yesterday that their first comeback performance would be through SBS’s “Inkigayo“, the details of which were further expanded upon today.

In a call with Newsen on March 4th, “Inkigayo” PD Hwang In Young revealed, “Big Bang will be performing ‘Tonight‘ as well as two additional songs for their comeback stage on March 6th.”

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk talks about the KBS Music Bank controversy

Recently, there has been much debate about Big Bang’s appearance on KBS’s “Music Bank“, where the producers and YG ultimately couldn’t come to a consensus about Big Bang’s appearance, and the extent of their comeback stage.

Tonight Performance Practice

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"Tonight" Album's spot on Billboard World Albums Chart

#3 on World Albums Chart
#7 on Heatseekers Albums Chart
#29 on Independent Albums Chart

Source: billboard.com

Big Bang’s Return: 15 Question & Answers for fans

After solo and unit activities Big Bang returned after 2 years to where they’re the best, as 5 members, with a new album. Big Bang’s comeback which was regarded as a big issue in the music industry did not let down as their chart-topping album garnered much attention. A group that does not require further explanation has emerged.
 

Big Bang’s first comeback stage confirmed for “Inkigayo” on March 6th

The date for Big Bang’s first comeback music program appearance has finally been confirmed!

On March 3rd, YG Entertainment officials revealed through Star News, “Big Bang will be performing their first comeback stage through SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘ on March 6th.”
Though the boys appeared on an hour-long SBS special, March 6th will be the first official music program appearance for the group.

Big Bang finds further obstacles in the way of their appearance on “Music Bank”

Much debate has been taking place over the past few weeks regarding Big Bang’s appearance on KBS’s “Music Bank,” and although the producer for the show was open to giving Big Bang a comeback stage, recent updates have shown that it isn’t looking good for both parties.

Kissing scenes in "Secret Big Bang", a hot topic among netizens

T.O.P, Seungri and G-Dragon's kissing scenes in their parody of the Secret Garden have become controversial among netizens.

Big Bang totals 7 billion won in sales prior to official promotions

The money just keeps pouring in!

Ever since they dropped their comeback mini-album, Big Bang has been all-killing and dominating the top online charts, raking in TV ratings, and even selling out their ads!

It’s been seven days since their mini-album release, and the figures are showing 7 billion won in sales (approximately $6.2 million USD), a feat that is nothing short of remarkable in the Korean music market. It’s even more astounding because the group’s official promotions haven’t even kicked off yet.

G-Dragon accidentally flashed a club?

Big Bang’s charismatic leader, G-Dragon, revealed a story about how he once flashed his chest in public.
GD appeared with Seungri for the March 1st episode of SBS’s “Strong Heart“, and the maknae told a shocking story about how GD’s chest was once exposed. Seungri explained, “GD is very popular with the girls at clubs. One summer night, he went to the club wearing a sleeveless shirt. He was sweating a bit because he was dancing, and he was sitting directly under the lights“.
GD then caught the baton from Seungri and continued, “People are like that sometimes. Time to time, they want people to recognize who they are. I wanted to see people talk about me so I deliberately sat on a sofa in a place that could be easily seen“.
However, things didn’t go exactly as planned, as GD’s sleeveless shirt caused a big problem for him. His shirt got shifted by the sweat and it exposed his chest. GD explained, “The shirt kept moving inch by inch. My whole chest was exposed,” cracking up the audience with his embarrassing story.
All we can say is that there were some extremely lucky girls at the club that night!

Source: TV Report via Nate
(via allkpop)

Big Bang’s T.O.P hid in the shower stall to avoid his next schedule

Big Bang’s Seungri revealed a story about the time when T.O.P hid in a shower stall to avoid attending the group’s activities.
The star guested on SBS’s “Strong Heart“, and told his story after he listened to Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan share about Eric locking their manager out because he refused to attend his next schedule.

Big Bang will pick 6 winners for a very special prize

Big Bang is currently holding a contest on their facebook page and you could be one of the lucky winners! Go to the “Tonight event” tab and vote for your favorite song off the “Tonight” album. They will pick 6 lucky winners for a chance to win a very special prize from BIGBANG.
Click on the red button that says “Like” to vote for your favorite song..

Big Bang’s Facebook

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