[엑스포츠뉴스=전아람 기자] Group BIGBANG raised tension of a night in Tokyo. BIGBANG successfully completed their 3-time concert in Japan’s Tokyo Dome on December 13. BIGBANG, who previously filled the Tokyo Dome with their unique and strong energy on December 6 and 7, held another concert on December 13. They performed the song ‘GIRLFRIEND’ which was one of the tracks listed on their 3rd official album, ‘MADE THE FULL ALBUM’, making the audience go wild. ‘GIRLFRIEND’ is a song that displays BIGBANG’s unique hip-hop mood, and the performance was a special gift for the fans since it was the first time the song was performed live in Japan.The day was more meaningful as a special fan meeting also took place along with the concert. It was an event to express their gratitude for the fans that have been supporting BIGBANG from Japan, and the idea came from the members that wanted to communicate with the fans at a closer range. The meeting took place at a moving stage, where fans can watch a hilarious talk corner and live performances at a close range. The members also prepared a surprise birthday party in the middle of the event for SEUNGRI who’s birthday was on the 12th, displaying their loyal friendship. Meanwhile, BIGBANG is planning to hold ‘BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 ‘LAST DANCE’’, gathering 696,000 audiences during 14 concerts in 4 cities.Also, on the same day, G-DRAGON’s solo mini album, ‘KWON JI YONG’ was released in Japan. ‘KWON JI YONG’ is a solo album released by G-DRAGON in Korea. It was released in June, and was an album released in Korea by G-DRAGON in 4 years. The album took the iTunes no. 1 spot in 45 different countries, setting a record for Korean solo artists for no. 1 in greatest number of countries, proving his global influence. Along with G-DRAGON, solo albums by other members are getting prepared for releases in Japan. On the 20th, DAESUNG’s solo mini album, ‘D-LITE 2’ will be released, and TAEYANG’s solo album, ‘WHITE NIGHT’ will be released next year on January 10. BIGBANG will continue their tour from December 21 to 24 in Osaka’s Kyocera Dome. On the 30th and 31st, they will hold a finale for ‘LAST DANCE’ in Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. 2017. 12. 14.

[OSEN=김은애 기자] YG Entertainment’s YANG HYUN SUK revealed the scenes of BIGBANG SEUNGRI’s birthday party.

On December 13, YANG HYUN SUK posted a video on his social media with the caption, “#SEUNGRI’S TEARS #FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY PREPARED BY ME IN 12 YEARS_SORRY IF YOU WERE DISSAPOINTED_ITS MY FIRST TIME #I CARE FOR ALL OF YOU #SINCERE_SEUNGRI #YG”.

The video contained SEUNGRI shedding tears on his surprise birthday party prepared by YANG HYUN SUK. He was sincerely touched and couldn’t even speak.

YANG HYUN SUK pet SEUNGRI’s head, stating “Why are you crying”. The people around him also tried to soothe him, stating “Why are you crying. It makes me cry too”.

When YANG HYUN SUK told SEUNGRI to “blow the candles”, he responded “I have to make a wish”, making people laugh. YANG HYUN SUK happily hugged SEUNGRI, saying “You’re really cute”.

SEUNGRI also posted content on his social media with the caption, “Our chairman called me saying he’ll buy me a meal but he prepared a surprise birthday party for me. It made me cry. It’s the first time he did this in 12 years. Thank you”.

Meanwhile, SEUNGRI who just had his birthday on the 12^th donated 100 million won for the children suffering from the cold wave, warming not only the children but also people’s hearts.

2017. 12. 13.

[OSEN=선미경 기자] Group BIGBANG’s member, G-DRAGON’s solo album debuted as 2nd place in Japan’s Oricon Chart. According to Oricon Style on December 14, Japan’s biggest album-sales counting website, G-DRAGON’s solo album ‘KWON JI YONG’ sold 25,647 copies on the first day of its release on December 13, placing its position at 2nd place on Oricon Daily Chart. This album is a Japanese version of ‘KWON JI YONG’, a solo album released by G-DRAGON in Korea on June 8. The solo album released by G-DRAGON in 4 years topped the charts in Korea, and G-DRAGON has been continuing his concert tours with his album. Furthermore, ‘2017 G-DRAGON CONCERT ACT III, M.O.T.T.E IN SEOUL DVD’, that contains the heat from G-DRAGON’s solo concert in Seoul World Cup Stadium held last June will be simultaneously released in Korea and Japan.  Meanwhile, G-DRAGON and members of BIGBANG will hold ‘BIGBANG 2017 CONCERT LAST DANCE IN SEOUL’ during December 30 and 31 in Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. 2017. 12. 14.