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Idols Who Drive Fast Luxury Cars

Which idols have the fastest rides?

More and more idols are purchasing ‘super cars‘ these days, and fans want to know which cars the idols have selected to be their own. As previous reports have suggested, the members of JYJ possess the fastest cars out of all the idols in the industry.

Big Bang's "Love Song" is #1 on Bulgarian Music Charts

Wowow Japan to broadcast "Love & Hope Tour 2011"

Broadcast: March 9, 7PM

Source: http://www.wowow.co.jp/live/bigbang/

Big Bang's Autographs for Music Station Japan

Source: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/music/contents/m_after/cur/

BIGBANG is coming

Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/11573#more-11573

Big Bang albums and DVDs bestsellers on YesAsia for 2011

BEST-SELLING K-POP ALBUMS

1. Girls' Generation - THE BOYS
2. Super Junior - MR. SIMPLE / A-CHA
3. JYJ - IN HEAVEN
4. Big Bang - BIG BANG SPECIAL EDITION
5. Big Bang - 4TH MINI ALBUM
6. BEAST - FICTION AND FACT
7. Dong Bang Shin Ki - KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN
8. JYJ - THEIR ROOMS
9. GD & TOP - THE FIRST ALBUM
10. Super Junior - BONAMANA

Yang Hyun Suk promises to do his very best for Big Bang this year

A representative of YG CEO Yang Hyun Suk stated that he will have the upmost enthusiasm and pour his heart out for Big Bang’s comeback in February of 2012.

In OSEN’s recent phone conversation with Yang’s representative, it was stated, “This year’s first priority is Big Bang…I want to do everything I can for Big Bang. Even though there are preparations for new groups, we have almost been fully occupied with Big Bang’s music, so the plans [for the new groups] have been running late.” The debut of YG’s new groups, which were originally planned for the spring of this year, have a high probability of being pushed back to the second half of the year.

Big Bang had a difficult year in 2011. In February, the mini-album that they released for the first time in 2 years achieved an all-kill on the charts as they were off to a refreshing start, and they even stood in the limelight in overseas performances in Japan. 

Big Bang and JYJ, most wanted on TV for Lunar New Year holiday

An online lecture website conducted a survey on "Which boy bands are most wanted on TV during the Lunar New Year's holiday?". The survey had 1173 participants.

The survey results placed Big Bang at first place with 556 votes which was 48% of all the votes. JYJ came in second with 173 votes (15% of all the votes). 

Big Bang to Appear on Asahi TV's "Music Station" January 20

Big Bang will appear on the popular Japanese music program, Asahi TV’s “Music Station” on January 20.

Big Bang’s comeback is forecast for February and that pushed back the debut date for YG’s new girl group. Originally Big Bang’s new album was slated for a March release. This would have fit in perfectly for their 2012 Big Show concert. However, the preparations for the album were ahead of schedule.

2012 BIGBANG CONCERT - BIG SHOW updates

Details are as follows: 

European youths surveyed about South Korea & K-pop

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) recently conducted a survey on the brand image of South Korea among young people in Europe. They surveyed 1208 youths, aged 18-30 years old, in five major European cities -- London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Budapest.

BigBang designed headphones to be released in Japan this February

In addition to the original black models of the new Soul by Ludacris earphones, the Big Bang designed series, namely Dragon Red and TOP Green will be released in Japan in February of this year.

Celebrity Choreographer Laurieann Gibson tweets about BIGBANG?

YG confirms Big Bang's comeback this February

Big Bang will soon be making a big comeback!

YG Entertainment recently announced the popular idol group will be making a comeback in February. 

Big Bang and Shinhwa to Battle it Out in March

K-Pop is expected to see more rosy days this year, as long-awaited boy groups are planning to make their comebacks come spring.

Two of the most anticipated boy groups, Big Bang and Shinhwa, will be coming back in March with new albums.

YG Entertainment’s Stylist Reveals Secret to Big Bang’s Fashion

It’s been reported that YG Entertainment’s stylist, Ji Eun, gave a special lecture at the Seoul Art Technical College. During the guest lecture, Ji Eun stated, “For idol groups, it’s important to respect each member's preference and express their distinct characteristics.” 
She added, “For example, Big Bang’s TOP doesn’t like revealing clothes, so we avoid them entirely.” 

Big Bang to do it big in 2012!

Big Bang is aiming to make a big comeback in 2012.

The group will release an album in February, followed by a set of concerts titled Big Show in Seoul from March 2-4.

It is undecided whether the new album will be a full studio album or a mini album, but the Big Bang members are currently working hard on their new album and preparations for their concert.
With the new set of promotions, Big Bang will attempt to rebound higher after slipping up with Daesung’s car crash and G-Dragon’s drug scandal.

Big Bang BIG SHOW 2012 Details

Overview of Performance:
2012 BIGBANG CONCERT BIG SHOW

YG warns fans of fake Big Bang & 2NE1 Twitter Accounts

Big Bang and 2NE1′s agency, YG Entertainment recently warned their fans of Twitter accounts using their artists' names.

The agency posted a list of their official social network service accounts on 2NE1′s official Facebook account with the comment, “This is the list of YG Entertainment’s official social network service accounts and our artists’ individual accounts.”

They added, “All the other social network service accounts, which are not listed are using the agency and the singers names. So if there is anybody who followed those accounts, please delete or block them. We are advising people who are managing those false accounts to close.”

YG Family Concert Wows Japan

YG Entertainment’s 15th Anniversary YG Family Concert jumped outside of Korea to score a huge success in Japan.

YG Entertainment artists Jinusean, Big Bang, 2NE1, Se7en, Gummy, Tablo and Psy performed in Osaka, Japan from January 7-8 to shake up the 80,000 fans who gathered in the Kyocera Dome.
As soon as 2NE1 announced the start of the concert with its debut single Fire, the dome fired up into a giant club, and when Big Bang followed, the crowd greeted them with wild cheers.

Big Bang at YG Family Concert 2012 in Osaka, Japan Press Conference

Q. BIGBANG is back as five after a long time, what’s your thoughts?
BIGBANG (G-Dragon): We are very happy that we are back as five, and we are very happy to stand here at this place. Last year, we have a lot (of problems), now we have an opportunity for a new start. To all of you that have waited for us until now, we will show you (a) better (appearance)

Q. What is your enthusiasm for the concert?
BIGBANG (V.I): Kyocera Dome is the largest dome in Osaka, and I feel so nervous because of it
BIGBANG (T.O.P): I want everybody’s pure mind/heart to the concert

15th anniversary YG Family Concert is an enormous success

Celebrating their 15th anniversary, YG Entertainment continues to see enormous success with their ‘YG Family Concerts’, the latest concert in Osaka, Japan, drawing 80,000 fans to a one-of-a-kind concert featuring some of the biggest names in K-Pop.

With artists such as Big Bang, 2NE1, Se7en, Gummy, Tablo, PSY, and Jinusean, YG artists celebrated for two straight days at the Osaka Kyocera Dome on the 7th and 8th of January. 

Big Bang to guest on Music Station in Japan on the 20th of January

According to Nate, Big Bang is going to guest on Music Station on 20th  and then they will carry out their planned activities there.

Details added:

BIGBANG #2 at ‘Singers You’d Like to Perform at the 2012 London Olympics’ list

On a recent The Top Tens poll, it was asked what ‘Singers You’d Like to Perform at the 2012 London Olympics’.  The Top Tens is a collection of visitor created top ten lists categorized by list type and made available for creators to edit and add to as they see fit.

Big Bang's thankful speech in YG Family Concert

On the 7th, South Korean hiphop group BIGBANG resumed their activities in Japan, performing at Kyocera Dome in Osaka for YG Ent’s music event “YG Family Concert in JAPAN”. Member D-Lite (22) made a flashy comeback after halting his activities due to a road accident last year.

With their backs turned, all 5 members of BIGBANG descended from a gondola up in the air to the stage, earning the biggest and loudest cheers from the audience that night. 90% of the audience were female fans. During G-Dragon’s raps and D-LITE’s solo parts in “TONIGHT”, the entire dome resounded with the loudest screams. GD breaking the guitar and the 5 of them singing the chorus together with the fans, it was similar to them getting wounded and being reborn.

A rookie group member has the same name with Taeyang which caught attention

Before making their official debut, the rookie group, Chaos has attracted attention from the public because it has a member whom owns the same name with Big Bang member, Taeyang.

The new 5-member rookie group, Chaos has a member called Park Taeyang since his name is the same as one of the Big Bang members, the fans of Big Bang have been concerned about it. They said that it is not appropriate for him to use the same name as Taeyang to carry out the activities in the showbiz. 

Big Bang wins Best Comeback in German so-loved Awards 2011

Results of Best Comeback:

1. Big Bang (34.8%)
2. Super Junior (28.3%)
3. Brown Eyed Girls (18.0%)

Big Bang Mentioned in Billboard Magazine's End of Year Issue

Magazine Issue: Billboard's Year in Music 2011: All Our Coverage

Excerpt says: "Big Bang was another chart-topper this year, reaching No.1 on the Top Albums chart in May with Big Bang 2."

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“A closer Big Bang will make an amazing appearance in 2012”, Taeyang

Of the nation’s top male idol groups, there are not many K-Pop fans that hesitate to choose five member team Big Bang as the best. Since their summer of 2006 debut, in the last 5 years, Big Bang has had countless hit songs, including “Lies”, “Last Farewell”, “Haru Haru”, “Sunset Glow”, “Tonight”, and “Love Song”. 

They are full of performance, fashion, and personality. Not a typical boy group, Big Bang is a group that has unconventionality. Though it is clearly rare for an idol group to have a producer among the team, Big Bang is a team that has producer G-Dragon among them.

However, as the good comes with the bad, Big Bang has definitely had hardships. 2011 has been a particularly difficult year for Big Bang. With its members caught in controversies, they were put in a situation to quit the plans they had previously made.

Big Bang #3 on MTVK's Most Anticipated Comeback Acts of 2012

Why We’re Excited: 2011 was quite an eventful year for these five. After a two-year period of pursuing solo projects, ending with GD&TOP and Seungri’s VVIP album debut, Big Bang came back together for hugely successful “Tonight” and “Love Song” promotions. They then jetted off to Japan for their Love & Hope tour in May, but the short vacation period following the tour soon turned into a longer hiatus after Daesung’s involvement in a fatal car accident.