2. BIGBANG - Alive BIGBANG, a boy band from South Korea formed in 2006, are leaders of K-Pop. They have landed #1 albums both at home in South Korea and in Japan. Alive brings the group to the US.
“Big Bang has its unique and special charm. The show from the beginning till the end will be a highlight.”Ahead of Big Bang’s Korea concert shared world renowned stage director Laurieann Gibson, the main director for Big Bang’s world tour.Knowing Gibson’s experience of leading famous American pop star Lady Gaga’s ‘The Monster Ball Tour’ expected her words just to be a mere formality. However it was a rant not false word. At least true for the ‘2012 Big Show Big Bang Alive Tour’ concert in Seoul.‘Exceed Korea idol group level’Big Bang’s first button of their world tour and comeback stage after year and half held at Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium during three days from March 2-4 concluded successfully. Total of three shows with over 40,000 audiences went wild with excitement. Despite the eventful past year Big Bang showed that they still can deliver.Big Bang was relentless. The concert proved why Big Bang is ‘Big Bang.’ Several music representatives have praised them stating, “The level was beyond the idol group of Korea.”
"Big Bang has no wall in music to world super stars," producer Laurieann Gibson says.Laurieann Gibson, main director for Big Bang's world tour, said that the group "has no difference compared to world super stars."At the press conference ahead of the first world tour '2012 Big Show Alive,' Gibson spoke about working with Big Bang. The press conference was held on March 2, at 5pm in Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastic Stadium where Big Bang will open their world tour."Although there were difficulties in language, but there was no wall in terms of music," Gibson said. "I've worked with many super stars, but I felt no difference. Big Bang has its unique and special charm.""I am touched by how hard they work at young age. They are the best of the best. Because they are so special, I didn't need to change anything," she added."Personally, G-Dragon and Top are outstanding on stage. Seung Ri is young but has a strong attraction. Dae Sung is passionate. TaeYang reminded me of Michael Jackson. I was touched by they didn't get upset even once when they were made to work hard."
Idol group Big Bang officially kicked off promotions for their fifth mini-album, ‘ALIVE‘.The boys held a press conference ahead of their first ‘2012 BIG SHOW / BIG BANG ALIVE TOUR‘ performance that took place on March 2nd.When asked how this performance would differ from the rest, leader G-Dragon answered, “Our new performances will be more musical-like, with a solid story behind it. It will be a show you can easily enjoy.”
On March 2, BIGBANG held a press conference prior to their first concert in nearly a year. They will hold their Seoul concert for three consecutive days before embarking on the first-ever world tour across 25 cities in 16 countries.BIGBANG started off their statement with, “We’ll work hard to become a proud group. The only way to give back is through our music.” They explained the reason for naming their comeback album, “Alive,” by saying, “Our feelings and thoughts are thoroughly expressed in our new album. That’s why we named it ‘Alive.’”G-Dragon said, “We know there are a lot of people who welcome our comeback, but at the same time, many people are upset about it. It’s all our fault. Because of the ‘incident,’ I caused a lot of disappointment. I think it’s our job now to turn BIGBANG back into a group with a lot of hope.”
It seems Big Bang will be making a grand entrance on the much anticipated episode of ‘Running Man’ on March 4th!
The cast of ‘Running Man’, who had arrived earlier dressed in black leather, looked up as they heard the sounds of a helicopter fill the air. They remarked, “No way, are the guests arriving on an helicopter this time?”
It seems they were right, as an helicopter landed, and out hopped all five Big Bang members dressed in orange leather jackets.