Pinoy K-pop fans! Are you going to the ‘Philippine KPOP Convention’?

We know that some of our readers hail from the Philippines, so here’s an awesome announcement for the Pinoy K-pop fans!
The Phillipine KPOP Community Inc. has organized the second “Phillipine KPOP Convention” for December 11th at the PICC Forum. Local fan clubs of over 40 KPOP groups and artists have been invited to celebrate their love of K-pop music for one spectacular day only! Thousands of screaming fans attended the first event last year, so we’re sure that this year will draw in many more.
Enthusiasts can look forward to purchasing fan goods from the fan clubs of their favorite artists, view the K-street fashion show (courtesy of YesStyle.com), and participate in the many contests held over the course of the day (such as the ‘2nd Philippine KPOP Dance Battle’, ‘KPOP Kosplay Year II’, and the ‘KPOP Idol Look-a-like’ contests). There will also be exclusive album launches from SNSD and JYJ, so be sure not to miss out!
While there are no actual tickets being sold for the event, the organizers have established an entry fee of PHP150, as all proceeds from the event will go towards GAWAD KALINGA, a charitable organization that seeks to end poverty by building homes and communities for the less-fortunate. PHP150 is the minimum fee, so attendants are encouraged to donate more if they should so choose.
Doors open at 10AM. Be sure to check out this awesome event!

Additional info about the event (including which fanclubs will be in attendance) can be found through their official website here, or through their Facebook page here.

(via allkpop) 

Big Bang Certified Gold

The boys of Big Bang recently achieved their first Gold status in Japan. Big Bang released their second studio Japanese album, “Big Bang” back on August 19, 2009 and over a year later the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association Of Japan) has certified this album to be “Gold” for shipping over 100,000 units.

Congratulations to the boys ^^.

(via allkpop)

Heartbreaker #7 on Tower Records Japan's Top KPOP Albums of 2010

Tower Records Japan has recently released its 2010 bestselling albums list. In the KPOP category, G-Dragon's first solo album, HEARTBREAKER, which was released last year, ranked at #7. Complete Top 10 list below:

1. SNSD – Oh!: Girls’ Generation Vol.2
2. KARA – KARA BEST 2007-2010
3. Super Junior – Bonamana: Super Junior Vol.4
4. SHINee – Lucifer: SHINee Vol.2
5. 2NE1 – 2NE1 1st Mini Album
6. CNBLUE – Bluetory: CNBLUE 1st Mini Album
7. G-Dragon – Heartbreaker: G-Dragon Vol.1
8. CNBLUE – ThankU
9. OST – Ikemen Desu Ne – Japanese version Original Soundtrack –
10. KARA – Lupin: Kara 3rd Mini Album

Sales were tallied up to November 30, 2010 and include the number of imported albums, domestic albums, and digital album sales.

Source: BiGlobe + Kanki@Soshified.com

(via bigbangupdates)

YG artists enjoy the Winter Wonderland

Photos of some YG Family members at a ski resort have captured the attention of fans.

On December 9th, one of Big Bang’s managers uploaded a picture onto Twitter with the caption, ‘We went to create beautiful memories‘. You can definitely spot the confident G-Dragon poses with a V-sign, and a lovely Dara cuddling her snowboard amongst other YGE members.

The manager continued, ‘Perhaps this is the reason I’m still with the companyㅋㅋㅋ‘.

After seeing the photo, fans wrote, ‘As I expected, the warm YG family’, ‘Looks like all of your relationships are very good’, and ‘Get a good rest after the concert!‘

Minzy also uploaded a photo of Dara and Park Bom, commenting, “It snowed a lot today! ^_^ Me2day friends, did you all have a snowball fight? We had fun with our snowball fight, hehehe. I’m just taking a break for a moment and will become an improved Dal-ong again and run one more! Fighting!!”

Source: StarNews via Nate
(via allkpop)

Big Bang HD Autographed FILA Photos

(source: happyrichlife@ameblo via ibigbang)

SBS Inkigayo “Artists who attended MAMA should be suspended”, will G-TOP’s comeback be affected?

Big Bang members G-Dragon and TOP who formed a unit will release new music on the 15th. Meanwhile, their agency, YG Entertainment, has upset SBS ‘Inkigayo’ who have recently shown disappointment in YG. What SBS will do in response to G-Dragon and TOP’s comeback has attracted attention.

Among the music program broadcasters, SBS “Inkigayo” has maintained an exceptionally strong relationship with YG. As a result, of course YG artists have received a particular treatment for their comeback stages. Like the time when girl group 2NE1 performed “Go Away”, “Clap Your Hands”, and “Can’t Nobody” on “Inkigayo” taking up a whopping 11 minutes, while other music broadcasters such as KBS Music Bank and MBC Music Show only allowed them to perform 2 songs. Thus exposing SBS’s special “affection” towards YG’s artists. Fans and producers alike complained that “11 minutes is taking it too far”, “It was unfair for other artists”, showing their discontent. But SBS was indifferent to these claims.

However, recently YG and Inkigayo’s relationship has been strained because of YG’s attendance to Mnet’s award ceremony “2010 MAMA” last month. SBS said Mnet’s MAMA overlaped with their live broadcast schedule and disapproved of some of the artists who chose to participate in Mnet’s Awards. In fact, the majority of the companies understood SBS’s intention and didn’t attend the ceremony. However YG artists went ahead and participated which from SBS’s Inkigayo perspective who had given YG the most loyalty and affection, was a blow right to their head.

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk announced that the unit of TOP and G-Dragon would also go with the three-title-songs strategy like 2NE1 did. Only this time it’s still being contemplated whether SBS Ingikayo will support their appearances. Whether they will give them exceptional treatment like in 2NE1′s case has gained much attention.

SBS’s executive expressed their anger after they stated, “In my opinion, singers who attended Mnet’s ceremony should be unconditionally suspended [from appearing/performing]“. The decision SBS Inkigayo will take regarding G-Dragon and TOP’s unit has drawn much attention.

(Source: nate | Translated: alee via ibigbang)

Big Bang to hold “Big Show Concert 2011″ in February

Big Bang’s February 1st comeback has the music industry crackling with anticipation, and it’s about to go ablaze with YG Entertainment’s newest announcement that the group will host a concert as well.

Big Bang will be holding their “2011 Big Show” concert from February 25th to the 27th. The “Big Show” began back in 2008, and has developed into an annual brand concert filled with impressive performances. This concert has since earned much attention from not only celebrities, but industry representatives as well.

The G-Dragon and T.O.P unit, the first act to officially kick off Big Bang’s return, will be releasing two songs off their single on December 15th, which will be followed by the duo’s official release on the 24th.

Source: SPN via NATE
(via ibigbang)

Seungri’s solo activities, self-composed songs

Big Bang’s Seungri will begin his solo activities with his own songs.

An official from YG Entertainment revealed. “Seungri will return as solo artist in January next year. This time though, with songs he composed and wrote on his own.”

According to officials, Seungri along with TOP have been steadily studying writing and composing [music]. Seungri’s last solo activities were with his song “Strong Baby”, off of Big Bang’s second album from November 2008. This time with self-written songs his solo activities are much more meaningful. As for the undefined title, member G-Dragon was said to have provided some help with the arrangement.

It was announced that after a long time Seungri will release a digital single on January 3rd next year and begin his solo activities. Because of this his activities in MBC variety show “Enjoy Today” were put off.

Meanwhile, Big Bang’s G-Dragon and TOP will begin to work as a unit in December for their solo careers and in February Big Bang’s vigorous activities are expected to begin.

(source: spn | translated: alee @ ibigbang)