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Taeyang: "R.I.P Whitney Houston" (120213) [TWITTER]

2012-02-13T10:35:00.002+08:00

R.I.P one of my heroWhitney Houston - Saving all my love for you live Letterman: youtu.be/Df5aaUbRx_s via @youtube
— TEYDADDY (@Realtaeyang) February 13, 2012

T.O.P: Fubu Photoshoot + Interview on Style Magazine (120213) [VIDEO]

2012-02-13T10:06:00.000+08:00

Source: REASHIRANRAN@youtube

SPOILER: Big Bang filming their new music video in New York [VIDEOS]

2012-02-13T10:00:00.008+08:00

Videos under the cut. These videos show a bit of the choreography and their new looks so don't watch if you don't want to be spoiled and wait for the official video instead. Peace :)

G-Dragon: Kpop Star Cut (120212) [VIDEO]

2012-02-12T21:53:00.002+08:00

Source: lhy8650

SBS News Coverage: "Big Bang World Tour" [NEWS/VIDEO]

2012-02-12T13:41:00.001+08:00

Source: doubleseunghyun@youtube

Big Bang & VIP + YG Family Shoutout on Washington DC's Hot 99.5 [VIDEO/RADIO]

2012-02-12T00:04:00.004+08:00

Source: eunbum09@youtube

Taeyang: Kpop Star Cut (120212) [VIDEO]

2012-02-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Source" monmonsnowSeason9 @youtube.com and MenuExit98 @youtube.com

T.O.P Wants Fans to "Move 2 FUBU" on his Me2Day[ME2DAY]

2012-02-11T23:49:00.000+08:00

The video T.O.P's post links to is the full FUBU commercial:

Source:T.O.P Me2Day

More G-Dragon for G-Market [PHOTOS]

2012-02-11T23:29:00.000+08:00

Source:지나가는.... @ DCinside

G-Dragon & Seungri arrives at their hotel (120210) [VIDEO]

2012-02-11T23:12:00.001+08:00

Source: 247paps@youtube (Paparazzi vid, not a fancam)

G-Dragon & Daesung, “We want to apologize before asking for forgiveness” [NEWS]

2012-02-11T12:49:00.002+08:00

Previously, we reported that Big Bang members G-Dragon and Daesung would be appearing on SBS ‘Healing Camp‘. We have received further information about the recording.

According to reports, the show will take place at YG headquarters in Seoul. G-Dragon and Daesung will once again be apologizing to viewers and fans through the show for their previous controversies, which includes a fatal car accident and marijuana usage. Their first formal apology occurred back in December of last year during the ‘15th Anniversary YG Family Concert‘.

An insider from the show revealed that the two members had a long talk with hosts Lee Kyung Kyu, Kim Jae Dong, and Han Hye Jin as they reflected back on the hardships they suffered in 2011. The two idols firmly stated, “We want to apologize before asking for forgiveness.”

Fortunately, the mood of the set wasn’t all dark and sad. Fellow members Taeyang, T.O.P, and Seungri also made appearances during the middle of the show and really brightened the atmosphere with fun talks.

Big Bang will be commencing their world tour, ‘Big Bang Alive Tour 2012‘ on March 2nd. The tour will hold concerts in 16 countries and 25 cities. The group is also slated to release their 5th album on the 29th of this month.

Source + Photos: Osen
Translation: AKP

Taeyang and Minzy to give one-day lessons to SBS Kpop Star contestants [NEWS]

2012-02-11T11:31:00.000+08:00

“KPOP STAR” Taeyang + Gong Minji give one-day lessons… “I used to be bad at singing, too”

Big Bang’s Taeyang and 2NE1’s Gong Minji are coming out as vocal trainers for a one-day lesson.

On the episode airing this coming 11th on SBS ‘Survival Audition - KPOP Star’ (also known as “KPOP Star”), Taeyang and Gong Minji are expected to make an appearance for one day as vocal trainers for YG Entertainment training.

With the two of them suddenly coming into the picture, it it said that the mood of the filming site rose with heat. The two will be training each contestant with a ‘1-on-1 one-point lesson’ strategy, unlike the first round of training they had before.

First, Taeyang will be training the contestants in dance, singing, stage manner, and the general key points with his own demonstrations as he encourages them with detailed advice. He was even able to help each contestant with their flaws, surprising even the staffs of the show.

Gong Minji has also helped train with the singing of the contestants with less confidence in themselves, stating, “I wasn’t really able to sing when I first came into training as well”, giving her own advices from previous experiences.

The ‘KPOP Star’ staff were able to share that “Taeyang and Gong Minji’s lively lessons gave the contestants much encouragement and support” and that “these contestants will surely put these lessons to use when the new ‘battle audition’ and third round training comes up”.

The ‘battle audition’ and third round training will be soon be aired following the new episode on the 11th.

Source: Nate
Translation: swaggalevel-1000.tumblr.com

All Big Bang members to appear on Healing Camp [NEWS]

2012-02-11T11:26:00.000+08:00

All Big Bang Members to Appear on Latter Half of 'Healing Camp'...Planned to be Aired on the 20th

Although the main guests are Daesung and G-Dragon, all the rest of the Bigbang members came to the ‘Healing Camp’ set to support the two. Significantly, all five members of Bigbang do not commonly appear together on shows. Last May all five members did appear in 'Muhandojun' (Infinite Challenge), but it has been a while since they have made an appearance on a talk show.

Producer Baek stated, "All the members came to support each other and went to a pork rind BBQ restaurant they went often in their early debut days to have a sincere and deep conversation. The members said that they learned more about each other".

The shooting for 'Healing Camp' was at YG Entertainment. 'Healing Camp' aims to find the best set for the guests. Hence, ‘Healing Camp’ chose the YG building in order to protect Daesung and also because Daesung confessed something.

Producer Baek mentioned, "Daesung mentioned that before the accident the YG building seemed like a very rigid place because he thought it was a place he needed to work. However, he stated that after the accident his perspectives of the YG building have changed significantly. We chose to shoot the program at the YG building for more sincere and profound conversations". In addition, some mention that there was indeed a lot of things mentioned that wouldn't be mentioned easily in other programs.

Daesung and G-Dragon will appear on 'Healing Camp' that will be aired on the 20th.

Source: Newsen
Translated by Beau @ bbvip, bbvipz

Big Bang spotted filming in New York (120210) [PHOTO]

2012-02-11T05:50:00.007+08:00

Filming on a rooftop in NY:

Source: sarahandtheninjas.tumblr.com (via @jjchoi_) and tiopisitha-love.tumblr.com

Big Bang featured in High End Teen Magazine Indonesia [NEWS]

2012-02-10T20:51:00.003+08:00

The Big Bang Theory

In 2006, as Korean superstar Rain, struggled to make it outside his home country, a hip hop group was born under YG Entertainment. Formed through a reality show, the member consists of already-known music personalities. Leader G-Dragon and Taeyang had been with YG Entertainment for six years before joining underground rapper T.O.P, Seungri, and Daesung who were already familiar faces on TV.

Despite the pre-Big Bang fame of these five good looking guys, what brought the band into the radar was their success to conquer Japan, the rest of Asia and eventually the world! Winning the 2011 MTV European Music Award for Best Asia and Pacific Act as well as Best Worldwide Act was really saying something about this band.

Rising Into Fame

Releasing an EP in 2007, Big Bang received two “Artist of The Year” awards the following year. Then, they’re reaching out to neighboring Japan through mini-album and singles. They enjoyed quite a success in Japan the following year, especially after their song “Let Me Hear Your Voice” was selected as J-Dorama titled Ohitorisama. Time Magazine named Big Bang as the most promising South Korean artist to draw success in Japan.

G-Dragon shares the reason behind their expansion to Japan. “Having a market which is several times larger than that of Korea and earning more money are the reasons of why artists [are crossing to] Japan. In Korea, there are many situations that the power of the entertainment companies and TV stations surpasses us, but in Japan everything is made for the artists. This is the greatest blessing that an artist can ever have, the kind that we can’t buy with money.”

Surely, after many similar groups, the crowd is looking for something different. Aside from singing slightly different tune adding hip hop and electronic to their songs, it’s the personalities that makes Big Bang unique. “The things each member like or is good at are so different from one another. There are five people with five different colors, we can make our own world so entertaining,” Taeyang shares in Big Bang’s Electric Love Photobook.

But T.O.P says tha what makes the VIP (their fans) adore them is “the fact that we enjoy ourselves so much on stage, we’ve always thought it’s important to have fun with our fans while we sing and dance.”

Struggle Stories

Fame often came with consequences. Big Bang is no exception. The most famous incidents came from its leader, G-Dragon, whose cases range from his solo concert’s age restriction, marijuana smoking in late 2011 and Daesung’s car accident.

While the other member’s struggle has become public’s consumption, each, at one point, had shared their personal fight through interviews and variety shows. In 2010, Taeyang recalls his personal dilemma about pursuing career in the entertainment industry. “It has been three years now and I was starting to feel my limit. From time to time I have been overwhelmed thinking “How should I get through this?!” However one day I started to think that’s not the thing that I should be afraid of.”

Other member, Daesung, was faced with stage fright. “When Big Bang debuted, we wanted to break the stereotypical idol image and that was our concept, but I lacked in skills so I got scolded a lot. Truthfully, they didn’t scold me that much. I was the one who kept on digging my own grave. That’s when I had stage fright,” he tells GQ.

In the end, what matters is how they react to all the problems and news out there. “I had been wondering whether I should insist on what I was doing or just gave it up and it ended up with the thought of being a singer lingering in my mind. Hence, I knew my choice then,” G-Dragon says.

Comeback Plan

It’s been three years since the band released a full album, so surely the VIP is excited about this. So what should we expect from their comeback? “I think from now on, we just have to do our best like we are doing right now. Then there must be some great results in the future,” Taeyang shares.

One thing VIP shouldn’t be worried about is Big Bang will stay the same, even after all the solo projects and infamous incidents in the past years. “[Big Bang is] another family. We go to each other for advice for lots things, not only work. I’m the father, SOL is the mother, T.O.P is youngest brother, D-LITE is oldest brother and V.I is a friend with youngest brother,” G-Dragon says with a laugh. Get ready for another Big Bang!

"In the beginning, I thought we just had to appeal to the Korean public. But now, I think we have to make it suitable for the entire world." – G-Dragon

Girls, girls, girls

G-Dragon: I like mysterious-looking girl, but she has to be able to build relationship, has some wit, and good sense. We have to understand each other.

T.O.P: Someone who can grow together with me. The kind with whom I can be at peace because I can trust her.

Taeyang: There’s no reason behind attraction because it’s instant. That’s why it’s hard for me to describe my ideal woman, so there are things I always say in formal interviews. Like, basically, someone who will understand me. You know, the obvious stuff. Someone I can learn a lot from.

Daesung: Someone who will only love me and has a pretty smile.

Seungri: Someone who has a cute phone voice. I also look a lot at physical appearance. If I was really busy and we wouldn’t have time to see each other much, it would make me happy to hear her bright voice on the phone. Since it always cheers you up when you hear the voice of someone you like.

Big Bang Facts

- On tour, G-Dragon shares room with Seungri while Taeyang shares room with Daesung. T.O.P prefers to be alone that’s why he always has his own room.
- There’s a sweet reason behind Seungri’s ever energetic performances. “There are many people who traveled from a far place to see the concert, and in reality, it’s a rare chance for many people to see Big Bang up close so I tend to move around a lot for those people.”
- Whenever he gets nervous, Taeyang will hide in the bathroom and listen to music. “The waiting room is so crowded all the time, so I go to a bathroom. It’s not because of the stomachache from being too nervous.”
- When it comes to food, Seungri hates ginger while Daesung hates eggplant.
- One thing Daesung remembers about landing in Japan for the first time was the cars. “I was really shocked and surprised because the cars were moving by themselves without anyone driving! It turned out that the driver’s seat is on the other side.”

High End Teen Magazine Indonesia (February 2012)

Source: (http://gamtanhada.tumblr.com)

Note: Most of the stuff in the article are from their past interviews.

Choreographer Luther Brown tweets about Big Bang [TWITTER]

2012-02-10T20:47:00.003+08:00

Source: @LuBrown (via GD_MissMiao@weibo & @bbvipforum)

Se7en talks about T.O.P and Rain on Wide Entertainment [NEWS]

2012-02-10T19:14:00.001+08:00

Se7en has been making his promotional rounds on various music programs since his successful return to the music scene with the Park Jin Young-produced single When I Can′t Sing, and no topic was off limits when he recently sat down with Mnet’s Wide Entertainment News.

The singer appeared on the February 9 broadcast of the show ahead of his M Countdown comeback on the same day where he revealed which YG artist he thought was the most handsome and talked about his relationship with singer Rain.

When asked whom he considered to be the most handsome artist in his agency, Se7en responded, “I personally like the way I look. I personally like my face.”

However, in the end, he decided to give first place to T.O.P, citing the Big Bang rapper’s “charismatic gaze” as one of his reasons.

The MCs then caught the singer off guard when they asked him if thought he thinks he’s doing better than singer Rain. Se7en revealed, however, that he remains close to the singer, who is currently dutifully completing his mandatory military service.

Source: Enewsworld (Watch video here)

Uhm Jung Hwa, “The greatest partner I’ve had is T.O.P” [NEWS]

2012-02-10T18:56:00.001+08:00

Singer and actress, Uhm Jung Hwa, chose Big Bang’s TOP as the greatest partner she has ever worked with. During a recent interview on KBS 2TV “Entertainment Weekly”, Uhm Jung Hwa gathered much attention when she chose TOP over her “Dancing Queen” (movie) partner and co-star, Hwang Jung Min.

Uhm Jung Hwa promoted her song “D.I.S.C.O” back in July of 2008 with TOP. She revealed her special relationship with him and also went on to state that they “often send each other messages and are on very close terms”. She also explained that he was her ideal man.

Irrelevant information omitted.

Source: Mydaily
Translation: swaggalevel-1000.tumblr.com

Big Bang makes around 200 million won per day? [NEWS]

2012-02-10T18:45:00.002+08:00

A report recently said that Big Bang is making 200 million won per day.

On February 9, LIG Investment & Securities Co. said that YG Entertainment is expected to earn 167 billion won in 2012, which is a 122.7 percent increase from last year, based on an "X-file about Entertainers from YG Entertainment."

According to the "x-file", even though Big Bang only worked for half of last year, they earned 29 billion won. The group is planning to hold their concert in March, which will make 4 billion won.

Big Bang will also be back performing on TV this year. They are expected to make 38 billion won with their concerts, 12 billion won by releasing their songs, and 5 billion won for shooting commercials. As a result, they are expected to make 78 billion won, which is doubled from last year.

This means that Big Bang is making 200 million won per day.

People responded: “They are making 8 million won per hour. That’s amazing.” “I wish I had sons like Big Bang members.” “Wow, they are so great.”

Big Bang will hold the ’2012 Big Bang Concert Big Show’ starting on March 2 through 4 at Olympic Park in Seoul.

(Via Google 200 million won = 178000 U.S. dollars)

Source: Xportnews
Translation from dkrogers@korea.com

Big Bang's arrival in New York [FAN ACCOUNT]

2012-02-10T10:26:00.006+08:00

Hey, I'm Kimmi, a.k.a VIP4Daesung, (one of BBU's team members). I was able to greet the boys with my friend at JFK airport this morning. Here is my fan account of it (I apologize if I sound like I have a lisp. I normally don't. My mouth was just very dry.)

Me handing the letter to Daesung (you may have to click the image to see the gif move):

Me calling out "Daesung Saranghaeyo":

Fan Account:VIP4Daesung@BigBangUpdates.com
Image/Video Source: Kansatsu@bigbangupdates.com, VIP4Daesung/PrincessLeBlanc@youtube.com, Zeushero@youtube.com

G-Dragon and Daesung open up on SBS "Healing Camp" [NEWS]

2012-02-10T10:10:00.002+08:00

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Daesung will be making appearances on SBS’ Healing Camp.

A source from the broadcast told enews on February 10, “G-Dragon and Daesung attended the shoot for the SBS talk show Healing Camp on February 9. The two told their stories with an honest attitude.”

The two members talked about what their situation was like last year while they took time off from their career. This is the first time they will be opening up on the issue.

On May 31, Daesung crashed into a taxi stopped on Seoul’s Yanghwa Bridge and then hit the motorcycle driver Mr. Hyun, who had been knocked over nearby. Hyun was killed by the crash.

In the case of G-Dragon, he tested positive for drugs from a hair test in July after it was discovered in May that he had smoked marijuana in a Japan club, but was given a probation for many reasons including that his offense wasn’t serious enough for him to be sentenced as a drug offender.

After the two members had been involved in these incidents, Big Bang had to announce it was going on hiatus, and postponed all plans for its new album. Daesung recently made a comeback with the MBN drama What’s Up, and G-Dragon started performing again at the YG Family Concert.

The episode featuring Daesung and G-Dragon will air near the end of February.

Update: This episode will air on Feb 20th and will also feature the other members. (via @yynnnn)

Source: Enewsworld

Big Bang @ JFK Airport, NYC (120209) [VIDEOS/PHOTOS/FAN ACCOUNTS]

2012-02-10T03:14:00.009+08:00

Playlist Link

Source: @dds87 / LORI

Source: As tagged (via @littlestar1212)

Source: @Phoenixlives_

Source: Joshelyn Vivas

Fan Tweets

From @lovedustalive:

TOP wasn't wearing a hat. Saw all except Seungri. GD was 5 inches away and stood next to me. I couldn't react. Followed them to their vans. GD&TOP got in one van & Bae & Dae went in another. IT HAPPENED SO FAST! Tae came out first, then ToDae & last was GD. No sign of Seungri at all.

TOP is tall for sure. YB wasn't close enough for me to estimate how much taller than me he is. Dae is tall too. Since GD stood RIGHT BESIDE ME, he is most definitely taller than me. I'm about 5'2 btw. I can't explain what I saw because it was so surreal. I was sure I was dreaming when GD stopped at my side. I just stared speechless.

From @phoenixlives_:

VI is so cute. I can see he was still sick though :( But he was walking on his own so I think he feels a little better. GD is so hot. And was taller then I thought. Daesung is mad fast,lol he was the first one to the car hahahaha. TOP's hair looks amazing. You think it looks good in pics, him in person "FLOORED". Ok Taeyang is SHOOORT, lol. But he was so sweet waving at us and a fan gave him her letter. So adorable, I love him!

From @vip4daesung (Kimmi!):

OMGD!!!! It was amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! They were gorgeous! Daesung took the letter directly from my hands, bowed and smiled at me when I bowed back, smiled and said kamsamnida. Daesung was gorgeous and his smile was beautiful... breathtaking. Loved it. I WAS ARMS LENGTH AWAY!!!

Didn't see Seungri. Was too focused on Dae, but GD was w/ him towards the back and those who saw Seungri said he was pale & leaning on his manager. T.O.P turned and smiled at us.

GD was also within arms distance. We all saw GD. He was quiet with his head down. Taeyang wouldn't take anything, letters or gifts. (He looked tired.) Daesung took 2-3 letters. Daesung was smiling and willing to do anything for the fans. Him and TOP were the most active.

There were about 30 VIPs. I was at the front though, right next to Dae. I will never forget this moment. I didn't take pictures. Too busy with the letter & focusing on Dae. (Update: Kimmi posted her full fan account here.)

Taeyang @ Incheon Airport to NYC (120209) [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

2012-02-10T02:16:00.002+08:00

Thanks to @urthesun | http://www.urthesun.com

Thanks to 518percent.com & DYBLGE@YT!

T.O.P & Daesung @ Incheon Airport to NYC (120209) [PHOTOS]

2012-02-10T02:02:00.000+08:00

Source: UTOPIA | 871104.com

Source: choiseunghyun.com | THETOPCN

Source: choigoseunghyun.com

Source: high-lite.co.kr

Source: @TOPFAMILY

▶ G-Dragon's photos were moved here
▶ Taeyangs's photos were moved here
▶ No photos of Seungri from Incheon Airport because according to the fans who were there, he was sick and was with his manager the whole time so they didn't take pics anymore.

T.O.P: Fubu Website + In-Store Displays [PHOTOS]

2012-02-09T19:46:00.001+08:00

Website Photos:

In-Store standees:

Source: FUBU via @TheTopCn and JS_Jo@weibo