Taeyang Digital Single [WHERE U AT] Information Released!

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Hello
This is YG Entertainment

Big Bang’s Taeyang will be coming out with [Where U At] after 1 year & 5 months since his last solo release.

Taeyang, who left a strong impression on audiences & critics alike with his first solo mini-album [HOT], with hit singles including “Look Only At Me” & “Prayer,” received recognition as the famous idol group, Big Bang’s lead singer, as well as a solo artist through his mini-album.

This Digital Single, “Where U At” was composed & written by Teddy, who brought sensation to the music industry with songs the songs he produced such as “Look Only At Me” & “Prayer” from last year, to this years’ “Lollipop,” 2NE1’s “Fire” & “I Don’t Care.”

The lyrics for “Where U At” were written in consideration of 22-year-old Taeyang, who has never had a girlfriend. The touchy story is reflective of Taeyang’s situation, imagining his future girlfriend who’s out there somewhere.

Much to expect from Taeyang as to what type of style & music he’s going to promote with his activities beginning with “Where U At” to his official album, so please take interest & give support.

Thank you.

DIGITAL SINGLE WILL BE RELEASED on OCTOBER 15th, 11:00AM online.

check out taeyang’s official site.

“Us, Forever.”

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source: http://mapthesoul.com/
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this just in… DJ Tukutz from Epik High is getting married & will enlist for military service soon after.

Tukutz (28), whose real name is Kim JungSik, has decided to ask his girlfriend of 10 years, for her hand in marriage.

Soon after, he will be enlisting for military service on October 15th.

He posted the news on Epik High’s official site today.

When asked to comment, Epik High’s side explained that Tukutz’ enlistment date came too sudden, hence the rush for him to do a wedding. The plan was to have Tablo & Kang HyeJung marry first, but Tukutz’ wedding date has been pushed forward due to his military enlistment.

The picture above was taken from Tablo’s blog on MapTheSoul.com titled, “3.”

“우린, 영원. 사랑해 정식아 – Us, forever. Love you, JungSik ah”

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3, as in 3 members of Epik High.

personally, i am moved by how powerful such short & simple words have about the entire ordeal. & it couldn’t have been a better picture to represent the LOVE.

Epik High has been a great foundation for my love of korean music, & music in general. they were one of the 1st groups i really got into & without their influence on me, i don’t think i would love hip-hop music as much as i do now.

I was fortunate enough to attend one of their MapTheSoul Concerts (the one in Los Angeles) & it still remains THE BEST concert i’ve ever been to. although i wasn’t in the front, just being in that room full of people in love with music – my eyes & ears could not have asked for more.

although i am sad that funnyman Tukutz will be going away for 2 years, the happier note is that he is marrying the love of his life. for that, we should be happy.

Tablo, the genius with words, couldn’t have captured the essence better in 2 words. “Us, forever.”

Epik High will still be around to give us joy in the music they make & will continue to make. & best believe, they’ll keep us posted on the exciting stuff that’s to come: Tukutz’ wedding, his goodbyes, Tablo’s wedding, & the next High Skool kid (Tablo’s baby).

so thanks Epik High. you’ve given me a lot & i feel that love you share. good luck, & we’ll always be here to support you. waiting…

-melly.

Daesung Can’t Stand on Stage Yet

 

Source: Gwangnam
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Big Bang’s group member, Daesung, will not attend the ‘2009 Asia Song Festival’.

On the 18^th, an official from YG Entertainment talked on the phone with the Asian Economy Newspaper . He revealed, “This coming 19^th, Daesung will not attend the ‘Asian Song Festival’ that will open in the evening.

He also revealed, “Daesung is in an almost completely cured condition, but still, standing on stage has been judged as too difficult for him.”

On this day, Big Bang will schedule to go on stage with only 4 members.

On a side note, Daesung took part in the filming of ‘Family Outing’ and got into a car accident on his way back to Seoul on the 11^th of last month. He fractured his nose and back.

After surgery, he was discharged from the hospital on the 28^th and recuperated at home. He will participate in the upcoming filming of SBS ‘Family Outing’ in Jejudo on the 21^st-22^nd.

 

G-Dragon’s Solo Debut on ‘Inkigayo’, Amazing Viewers’ Rating

Source: Dailian , E-Daily
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SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’, where Big Bang’s G-Dragon debuted as a solo artist, exploded with an amazing viewer’s rating.

On August 30th, G-Dragon performed his two title songs,‘Heartbreaker’ and ‘Breathe’, on his solo debut stage. During his performance, the viewer’s rating rocketed to nearly 17% (according to TNS Media Korea).

Not only that, but on that same day, ‘Inkigayo’s’ average viewer’s rating was recorded as 14.1% (according to TNS Media Korea). In comparison with the previous recording of ‘Inkigayo’s’ ratings on August 16th (11.3%), G-Dragon’s solo debut raised the viewer’s rating by a prodigious 2.8 points. This overall effect can only be explained as something crazy.

[On the 23rd, 'Inkigayo' was canceled due to the former president’s, Kim Dae Joong, death.]

On his own birthday (last 18th of August), G-Dragon released his first solo album and showed an enormous power. Although he was enwrapped in plagiarism rumors, in an instant, he was #1 on the CD sales. Undoubtedly, his title song, ‘Heartbreaker’ swept the #1 spot on both the online music charts and mobile charts.

Especially, on August 28th, G-Dragon won 1st place on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’ even before he made his debut stage. This surprised the PDs and staff alike.

On a side note, G-Dragon will showcase more superb solo stages on SBS’s ‘Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate’ on the 2nd and on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’ on the 4th.

MC Mong’s Kid Rapper B.I, “I Met G-Dragon, The Person I Want To Look Like”

Source: Newsen
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Kid rapper B.I (real name Kim Han Bin) revealed a picture of himself with G-Dragon.

On August 30th at 8:04 pm, B.I uploaded a picture titled ‘With G-Dragon Hyung’ on his Cyworld Minihompy. He and G-Dragon both held ‘V-signs’ (peace signs) in the picture.

In his first year in Junior High, B.I is the kid rapper promoting alongside MC Mong with the song ‘Indian Boy’. B.I is grabbing a lot of attention for his adorable appearance and his mature rapping.

On August 7th on KBS 2TV’s ‘Yoo Heeyeol’s Sketchbook’, B.I expressed, “I want my lifestyle to be like Mong hyung’s and my face to look like G-Dragon’s”.

On that same day, MC Mong said, “When I look at B.I, I feel like I’m looking at the young G-Dragon.”

Daesung, Eye Injury Has Been Added Thus His Treatment Will Last 8 Weeks

Source: Yunhap News
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Daesung of Big Bang who got into a car accident on 11th found more fracture around his eye after close  diagnosis.

According to YG Entertainment representative on 13th, his diagnosis came up with 4 weeks of treatment based on nose and spine fracture, but they found additional fracture around his left eye cornea, thus his treatment got extended to 8 weeks.

Representative also added that “he needs to get surgery for that area when he gets nose surgery.” Daesung’s car was coming out from a tunnel located at Pyoung-Taek Freeway and it slipped and hit guard rail with the back of car around 4pm after shooting for SBS ‘Family Outing.’

‘Traffic Accident’ Daesung, Nose Fractures, Injuries and Displaced Four Weeks .. Other Passengers Maybe in Critical Condition

Source: Star News
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Big Bang’s Daesung got into accident and sent to hospital on 11th. According to diagnostic result, Daesung fractured his nose and got small bruises on his face and arms as well. Thus, doctors required him for over 4 weeks of treatments.

YG Entertainment later said, “We first thought it was a car accident, but found out that the car that Daesung was in hit the guard rail itself,” on the same day of an accident to Money Today Star News.

According to YG, the car was driving around Pyung-Taek City, Kyoung-Gi Province, under rainy conditions and hit the guard rail around 4pm after having finished shooting SBS ‘Family Outing.’

Also, according to company, Daesung was sent to the closest emergency room right after accident. After an hour of close examination, he suffered a fractured pleurapophysis and nose. YG said, “Hospital said pleurapophysis will heal naturally if he rests for about four weeks. We are planning to send him to a hospital in Seoul and get treatments.”

Also, manager who drove the car got leg injuries.

YG said that the stylist who was sitting in the back seat got severe injuries and bled a lot, so they are worrying about her health a lot at this moment. The stylist was sent to the nearest hospital, but hospital recommended to send her to a bigger hospital in Seoul, and is currently waiting for surgery.

There’s a big possibility that Daesung will not be attending his new musical ‘Shouting’ press conference on the 12th because of this accident. YG said, “‘Shouting’ press conference will go on as planned, but we don’t think Daesung will be able to attend. We will focus on his rest and put him back on good condition.”

YG also added, “We are sorry to many fans who are worried throughout this incident.”

G-Dragon’s Hat Auctioned for 600,000₩ at a Charity Event

Source: E-Daily
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Big Bang member, G-Dragon, donated a hat to a charity auction that was bidded as high as 600,000₩.

E-daily hosted a charity auction event from the 11th to the 17th sponsored by Woori Financial Group and Lotte Mall. Celebrities donated various clothing and accessories to this charity. Popular idol groups and Hallyu Stars such as: Big Bang, Kara, Choi Ji Woo, Yoon Eun Hye, Kim Tae Gyoon, Park Kyung Hwan, and Kim Kwang Hyun participated in this event. Also, Korea’s national soccer team and other sports stars donated their uniforms and autographed balls.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon, an everlasting idol, donated a hat that was auctioned from the 6th to the 16th of May. His hat became the best item, making a record of 610,000₩.

His black and white cap was bidded for a record of 72 times.

A limit was set when it was realized that most bidders for this hat were adolescents and university students. To prevent the price from going too high, the officials set a maximum bidding price of no higher than 10,000₩.

Also, Kara member Han Seung Yeon greatly helped the charity as well. She donated an autographed book called ’21 People Who Move the World Oprah Winfrey’. It was auctioned for 300,000₩.

All proceeds of this charity event will be donated to a children’s foundation for missing children.

In order to participate in this auction, please visit (http://promotion.auction.co.kr/promotion/MD/eventview.aspx?txtMD=01C3E2293A).

This event will continue to go on until the 18th of May at 10am.

Big Bang “It was sensual so we were surprised…” Debut as a Model at Fashion Magazine with a Shocking Style

Source: Newsen
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Big Bang challenged themselves with shocking style for their debut as fashion magazine models.

Big Bang who recently released new single album ‘My Heaven’ in Japan, had a photoshoot for a men’s fashion magazine ‘Arena’ with world famous photographer Terry Richardson.

Big Bang members first introduced themselves with brief English before a photoshoot began at a studio located at Kangnam, Seoul. When Terry turned on a Michael Jackson song, Taeyang responded with a Michael Jackson dance. While TOP was doing an action of spitting out flower petals , Terry kept saying “good, good,” and went on with the harmonious atmosphere throughout the photoshoot.

Terry Richardson added ‘freedom’ and ’sexiness’ on top of each member’s natural ‘color’ for their styles during s shoot, then he appeared as a model for a June cover of ‘Arena’ to capture a memory they made and shared during a shoot.

After photoshoot, Daesung said, “The photo concept was sensual so I was a bit surprised, but I finished it well. I think I can be sexier if I get another chance.” G-Dragon said, “I really wanted to be in front of his camera because I really like Terry’s photos. My wish finally came true today,” and smiled happily.

Terry Richardson quoted, “I will never forget about Big Bang’s pureness. I don’t like typical and fixed things. They looked more like playful boys rather than superstars,” during an interview with ‘Arena.’

‘Arena’ with Big Bang’s cover and their photos will be released on the 20th.

“My Heaven” Japanese Single

45 second clip of their Japanese Single, “My Heaven.” yes, this is the jap version of “Heaven”

credit: gilbakk@youtube.

Source: E-Daily
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Big Bang held a press conference at noon on May 13th in Japan’s Tokyo Hyatt Grand Hotel to celebrate the release of their new single, ‘My Heaven’ at Japan’s Hyatt Grand Hotel, near Tokyo.

Big Bang signed a contract with UNIVERSAL MUSIC to release a major debut single in Japan. At the press conference: “Thank you very much to the fans for the wait. We will work hard as always.” They also expressed interest in performing in Japan’s NHK Red & White Songfest, where DBSK, BoA, etc. had appeared in & said, “We will also work hard in hopes of participating in it too.”

Big Bang was greeted by 500 local fans at the airport, some of them crying.

Big Bang’s Japan major debut single will be released June 24th.

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Check out BB’s Japan site:
http://www.universal-music.co.jp/bigbang/

3 TRACKS:
1. My Heaven
2. Emotion
3. Candle Remix