[한경닷컴=이준현 기자] BIGBANG’s SEUNGRI will make his first ever solo appearance on Japan’s largest summer music festival, ‘a-nation 2018’.

It was confirmed that SEUNGRI will appear on Japan’s largest summer festival ‘a-nation 2018’, which will be held on August 18 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai located in Osaka, Japan. He has previously appeared on the festival as part of BIGBANG, but the local fans are excited since it will be his first appearance as a solo artist.

SEUNGRI’s popularity in Japan is currently ongoing. His Japanese solo debut album ‘LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE’ released back in 2013 was ranked at no. 1 in the Oricon Album Daily chart, capturing the ears of Japanese listeners.

Furthermore, SEUNGRI gained popularity in Japan by appearing in variety programs and dramas including TBS’ ‘Sanma No Super Karakuri TV’, Yomiuri TV’s ‘Downtown DX’, and Fuji Television’s ‘Tunnels Thanks to Everybody’. He was also a host MC on Fuji Television’s Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke Eight’.

In addition to his appearance on ‘a-nation 2018’, SEUNGRI will hold his first solo tour in Japan, and solidify his status as a global artist. On upcoming August and September, SEUNGRI will meet the fans through his first ever solo tour in Japan titled ‘SEUNGRI 1ST SOLO TOUR 2018’, consisted of 6 concerts in 3 cities including Chiba, Fukuoka, and Osaka.

SEUNGRI, who noticed an active solo career prior to his enlistment, recently gained attention by releasing a song titled ‘Ignite’, under collaboration with world-famous DJ, Alan Walker. SEUNGRI is currently focusing on finishing his album for his solo comeback.

2018. 5. 19.

[텐아시아=김지원 기자] A congratulatory poster celebrating BIGBANG TAEYANG’s birthday was revealed, while he is currently serving his active military duty. Furthermore, the MV for GD X TAEYANG’s ‘GOOD BOY’ surpassed 200 million views, giving us more reason to celebrate.

Today (18^th), YG Entertainment revealed a congratulatory poster titled ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAEYANG’, to celebrate TAEYANG’s birthday while he is enlisted in the army to serve his military duty. TAEYANG’s masculine charisma and his deep eyes grabbed the fans’ attention.

Furthermore, the official MV for ‘GOOD BOY’ surpassed 200 million views on YouTube as of today at 12 AM, proving the steady love and support from global fans.

TAEYANG enlisted in the 6th Infantry Division’s recruit training center located in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do on March. He completed his 5 weeks of basic military training, and is currently on active duty after being assigned on the 19^th of last month.  

All 4 members of BIGBANG excluding SEUNGRI including T.O.P, leader G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG are currently serving their active military duties. SEUNGRI is currently active with his solo career, as an artist and as a businessman. 

2018. 5. 18.