The December 14 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Weekly Entertainment” met up with BIGBANG’s Seungri in Singapore.

The BIGBANG member said he was in Singapore for business as the creative director of a new VR park. Talking about why he got into business, Seungri said, “Honestly, I was nervous. Because the other members [of BIGBANG] are so talented, I had nothing in my arsenal that I could call my own. So I started in business, something that the other members don’t really do, and I slowly got to where I am today.”

Showing his sincerity in his work, he said, “It’s not business where I’m exploiting my fame as a celebrity; I’m engaging in my work with depth and thought.”

Seungri said he’s not a big spender, and when asked how the BIGBANG members are with money, he said, “They’re all good. They’re incredibly frugal.” On who pays when they all go out to eat, Seungri said, “Of course it’s the one with the most money.” The interviewer said, “Is it you?” and Seungri responded, “How could I beat G-Dragon?”

In all seriousness, with pride, he added, “But that’s a joke. When it comes to the members of BIGBANG, G-Dragon is more than happy to spend money. He’s a proper man.”

Seungri was then asked to describe his role in BIGBANG. He said, “I’m a folding screen.” He insisted despite protests from the interviewer, saying, “This is really important. [In BIGBANG], I should neither stand out, nor be lacking. If the five of us are on stage, it’s always G-Dragon and Taeyang that are [completely decked out, with necklaces, rings, and everything]. For me and Daesung, we have a T-shirt, a jacket, and that’s it.”

However, it’s entirely appropriate, said Seungri. “Imagine if we all were draped in jewelry. Are we an accessory shop? If we’re standing next to G-Dragon or Taeyang, we shine together.” He joked, “So in order to be more reflective, I’ll sometimes wear something like foil.”

“In BIGBANG, there’s a proper order to things,” said Seungri when asked about why he took five years to return with a solo album. “G-Dragon has to release an album, and then Taeyang. Me, I’m last. Once the members have all hit home runs, it’s, ‘You can do whatever you want, whether you hit a single, a home run, or bunt. We’ve already hit home runs.’ It’s kind of like that.”

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and BTS’s Jimin have landed a spot on The Guardian’s list of “30 Best Boy Band Members”!

On December 13 local time, British daily newspaper The Guardian published an article listing 30 boy band members in pop history with the best style and performances.

G-Dragon was listed at No. 11 and praised for his role in influencing the era of “modern, multi-disciplinary Korean pop stars.” His talents in producing, songwriting, rapping, and more were all featured as points that made the BIGBANG member one of the kings of K-pop.

Jimin grabbed the No. 17 spot. The Guardian praised him as being one of the members to bring back the “old school boyband sex appeal” to BTS’s London arena shows, as he flashed his abs during his solo track “Serendipity.”

Other stars to make the list include Zayn Malik, Justin Timberlake, and Michael Jackson.

Congratulations to both artists!

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