Big Bang's New Mini Album Contains Music, Fashion and Style

The idol group, Big Bang, has returned after 2 years and 3 months and have revealed new songs where the quality of the songs are higher than what we expected and we mean every word. Actually, after the album was revealed, positive feedback by the fans were left on various online community boards.

Big Bang has returned to the music industry on the 24th with a 4th mini album. They have past the stage of idol and have become an icon where their new songs would become international songs and at the same time include Big Bang’s personality and capture the hearts of listeners with these two ideas.

They still have a bit of the style that could be seen when they were promoting “Lies” but instead of repeating it, they included emotional lyrics and melody that doesn’t irritate the listener’s ears.

The title song of their mini album is “Tonight” and once you hear it for the first time, you’ll know it’s their song because of Big Bang’s music style and it includes Big Bang’s personality but it’s a song that has a change from their past songs. The song makes the listeners feel comfortable and relaxes the atmosphere with Big Bang’s special electronica rhythm and emotional melodies.

The part where Taeyang sings, “I will find you oh eh oh I will find her under the moonlight that’s shining down on me oh eh oh oh oh although I don’t where the end is. Tonight tonight tonight tonight I still don’t know what love is and I’m still lonely on this night” tickles the ears with the soft and yet comfortable lyrics of the chorus and with Daesung’s clean and appealing voice and with Seungri’s vocal skills that’s good at delivering the feeling, it makes the listeners relax.

Almost as if the ballad and dance was mixed into one body, it has a strange mix where it gives the heart a warm and comfortable feeling and at the same time become a popular song by including electronica sound, acoustic guitar, digital and analogue sounds. The song becomes more fun as it has a sorrowful feeling and then changes to a spirited atmosphere and the sound of the wolf howling is very witty, bringing out the fun in the song even more.

The song, “Intro-Thank You & You” begins with Taeyang’s voice and it delivers each other member’s feelings through their character. “What Is Right” and “Cafe” is mostly played with an acoustic performance instead of an electronic sound making it seem like they’re whispering the songs and at the same time tell the listeners about their feelings, making the song seem more alive and fresh.

Source: Osen
Translated By: solshin3 @ 21BANGS.com

President Yang is confident about Big Bang's Comeback

The president of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Seok, expressed his confidence in BIGBANG’s comeback.

On the 23rd, Yang Hyun Seok told Star News his view towards BIGBANG’s comeback, "When I saw the song list of the new album, I knew that they will be injecting something new into the entertainment industry once again."

He further elaborated, "This is especially true for the title song,Tonight, which is characterized by electronica sounds and has the lyrics written by G-Dragon, which can mesmerize people in their 10s,20s and even 30s. BIGBANG has been nervous about the results of this album so I hope they can get flying colors.

"When BIGBANG released "Tonight" on 24th at 12 am, the songs in the mini-album captured the 1st spots in different music charts and real-time charts.

Yang Hyun Seok said, "We've decided to start intensive promotional activities for the title song "Tonight". We have invested much on the bus and theatre advertisements for this album. I hope that you will have fun with BIGBANG.’"

Source: Star News via bbvipz
Edited +Translated: Rice @bigbangupdates

Big Bang is Back! Tonight Review by 10Asia

Big Bang is back. And it is for the first time in two years. During those two years, G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung have established themselves in their respective fields of music. Together they are Big Bang but separately can produce results like G-Dragon and T.O.P’s duo unit album “GD&TOP” and Taeyang’s solo album “Solar.” That is probably why the release of their album in two years is drawing so much attention. So what has this group composed of five stars come to us with this time? Big Bang gave “10Asia” a preview of “TONIGHT” from their upcoming mini-album set for release February 24.

“It’s quite good, very good, but there’s no way to express how it’s good.” This popular phrase from a commercial was what came to mind after hearing title track “TONIGHT” from Big Bang’s new album. It is a dance song but is sad rather than exciting. And it does not start off with a melody that will hook the listener to the song. It is also not a song that a boy band can put on an impressive dance to as a group nor can they set forth a particular image with it such as charismatic or cute. The easiest way to put it would be to say it is similar to “Lie” in terms of the emotion but “TONIGHT” starts off differently from “Lie” as well. Korea’s most popular boy band has returned to the K-pop scene for the first time in two years but “TONIGHT” strays from the recent popular styles of music and rather seems to try to present a new trend by bringing together elements that listeners are unfamiliar with.

A certain vibe that leads to addiction

For years now, it has been the trend of the K-pop industry to produce songs that from the very start, will pierce the public’s ears with short, precise and strong sounds. Dance numbers have become hits with strong beats or melodies and ballads have raised the level of ardentness they exude, sounding as if the singer is singing into the listener’s ears. But Big Bang goes in a completely different direction. “TONIGHT” starts off to a seemingly casually tossed in quiet and recurrent electronica sound which makes it difficult to predict how the song will unfold. The sound of an acoustic guitar, the members’ rap and vocals and the chorus all need to emerge to reveal the form the song will take. It is also a dance song but it gradually builds up on the emotions it sings of, as if it were a ballad song. Hence “TONIGHT” is most exciting where the tempo is at its fastest in the latter half of the song but it is also when those slowly built up emotions reach the saddest point.

However, the moment you need to focus on in “TONIGHT” comes after the climax. After creating a moment which literally ‘explodes,’ the quiet sound of the acoustic guitar reappears as if starting everything over where everything is in ruins, slowly pulling up the flow of the song back up. It is not happiness or sadness that is expressed through “TONIGHT.” The vibe that is created when such emotions are constantly on the rise, from the most poised to excited state, is what makes one listen to the song. Just as if tears you were holding back on slowly started to flow to and they have reached the point where you are about to burst into tears. Listen to the beginning of “TONIGHT” again after listening to it from start to finish. Because with just that, you will find yourself looking forward to the mood and dramatic developments the song will make. “TONIGHT” is similar to “Lie” in that it uses electronica beat, a plaintive sound and repetitive chorus. But while the piano or chorus stood out first in “Lie,” the selling point to “TONIGHT” lies in the overall quality and atmosphere of its sound. Big Bang has found a new style they can work with within the characteristics they hold.

Big Bang, the group which encompasses both popular appeal and trend

Just like musicians like Drake showed last year, such music is one of the trends existent in today’s global pop music scene. In that sense, “TONIGHT” and other songs that are listed in this album contain a sensitivity which is in synchronization with the word ‘pop.’ But the reason you need to focus on Big Bang’s new album is not because it introduces local listeners to a new trend from overseas. What is important is not how they deliver their music but that they perfected their identity and style as Big Bang within that trend. The melody which acts as the bridge in “TONIGHT,” before reaching the climax, was sung by Taeyang. He sings it strictly in line with the flow of the song — peacefully and effortlessly — different from how he sang in his solo album. But his unique tone exists in “TONIGHT” as well and the tone in itself, having a strong impact on the song, is enough to make the song become focused. It is the same with the other members. G-Dragon and T.O.P’s rap are unquestionably different and the song evidently develops differently when it switches over from T.O.P to Daesung or Seungri’s parts. The song as a whole heads toward a single vibe but each member has interpreted it in their own way to make each part memorable. Hence while the itself song presents listeners with a new trend through its uniform mood, each member of Big Bang is responsible for the song’s popular appeal.

This is where Big Bang’s style becomes complete as a group. Electronica-based “TONIGHT” is completely different from “WHAT IS RIGHT” filled with rock sounds. But with both songs, the more the seemingly dynamic chorus is repeated, the more they sound melancholy. The vibe the chorus gives off changes depending on the mood that each member creates in their parts. So whatever the genre, Big Bang’s songs develop in a variety of ways depending on the chorus while an exciting introduction and melancholy latter half co-exist in the process. Big Bang’s music is about how its members constantly create impactful moments while the song undergoes such emotional changes. This is why this album’s composer and producer G-Dragon has managed to create an album that is different from his solo album or “GD&TOP.”

Big Bang has used its capability to create a style that is unique of them and based on that style, has found a point where they can secure both public appeal and a new trend. That is probably the reason Big Bang can stay Big Bang. Their songs contain new trends but appeal to the public and may contain rock, electronica, R&B and rap but head in a single direction. Like “Lie” proves, Big Bang’s era came when they pulled off all of these elements. The same goes for this album. Of course, nobody knows what the response will be to their new album. Especially more so with a song that strays from recent trends of the music scene. But without doubt, “TONIGHT” is a choice with the possibility of playing the role that “Lie” did for Big Bang. This major group with public appeal has made a move which takes them ahead of the times. Big Bang has done the best music they can for a popular idol group, a group making a comeback for the first time in two years, an idol group whose each members have become stars.

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Source: 10Asiae via bigbangupdates

Big Bang and 2NE1 in new online game

You know you have made it big time when you are featured in video games, and for Big Bang and 2NE1, things are about to get a little bit bigger! A new online video game which is being developed by iFanCom Games will feature Big Bang, 2NE1, and the rest of the YG Family. Still in it’s early stages of development, the game is titled Project I (Project Idol) and will give you the ability to create your own idol, train your idol, and help him or her raise to stardom! You will have full control of your idols appearance or be given the option to use Big Bang or 2NE1 characters. Being an online game, it is almost to be certain that you will be able to interact with other online users idols. This online game is sure to be an instant success, now we have the chance to be big time like Big Bang and 2NE1!

Source:thisgame.com + HELLOKPOP

Big Bang is Back! Message to fans on Cyworld, Daum and Naver

Source: cyworld, daum and naver via gilbakk2010@yt

Seungri went to the plastic surgeon because of his dark circles

Big Bang’s Seungri shared a woeful story of how he failed to get rid of his dark circles.
The February 22nd broadcast of SBS’s “Strong Heart” gathered some of Korea’s story-telling terminators, who all showcased their voluble wit.
As Seungri listened to Kim Dong Wan’s story about a time when SM Entertainment’s chairman, Lee Soo Man, ‘gifted’ him with a nose job, he was inspired to respond with his own plastic surgery tale.
Seungri confessed, “My agency wanted to give me a present, too. Because my dark circles are really severe, we went to a plastic surgeon, but the doctor said we couldn’t fix it.”
He added, “The cause of dark circles lies in the liver, sinus, and eyes – there is a total of three causes, but I have problems in all three areas.” In the end, after he received the diagnosis that his dark circles were incurable, he sadly went back home.

Source: Newsen via Nate 
(via allkpop)

What is SBS “The Big Bang Show” Special About?

Big Bang is coming back to the music industry after 2 years and 3 months.They will be having a mind blowing comeback stage at the ‘Big Bang Show,’ which will be aired on SBS. The boys will be singing songs from their new mini album and also their hit songs.
The first round of recording for the comeback special, the ‘Big Bang Show’ ended successfully on the 18th. Because of the high quality of this special comeback, they are planning on having two recording sessions.
During the recording of their comeback stage, they sang their hit songs, such as, ‘Lies,’ ‘Sunset Glow,’ and many more. As soon as Big Bang entered the stage, 500 of their fans got excited and filled the concert halls with hot enthusiasm.
This recording session contains true stories of Big Bang. They will be revealing stories such as, the making process of their new album and their personal thoughts as they were preparing it and some funny moments that happened while they were making this album.
They will also be telling various episodes that occurred while they were filming the music video in America, the reason why Daesung fell asleep after acting affectionately, G-Dragon‘s real work clothes, the tension between members while preparing for this album and many others which they will reveal without any fluff.
On the other hand, the second recording session, which they will be singing their new songs, will start on the 23rd and they are planning on airing the ‘Big Bang Show‘ on the night of the 27th.

Source: eunjin@kpoplive.com

Big Bang records part one of their SBS comeback special

YG Entertainment representatives have revealed that Big Bang successfully completed the first recording for their SBS comeback special, “The Big Bang Show“, on February 18th.
The hour-long comeback special will feature every track from their fourth mini-album, as well as past hits and other fun footage for fans to enjoy. In order to heighten the quality of the program’s material, the boys decided to tackle it in two separate recordings.
Part one was filmed at the SBS hall last week, and the boys performed “Lies” and “Red Sunset” to the cheers of 500 fans. Big Bang also shared some stories about their production process, including bits about their time in the States, G-Dragon’s production style, Daesung falling asleep while acting, and the tension they feel as their comeback date nears.
Their second recording will be held on February 23rd and will focus on their new tracks; this time, only the production team will be allowed inside.
The full special will be unveiled on February 27th at 12:00 AM KST.

Source: OSEN via Nate
(allkpop)