TAEYANG topped American Billboard’s album’s chart, proving his substantial influence in the global music scene

[헤럴드POP=안태현 기자] BIGBANG’s TAEYANG took No.1 on the world album’s chart of American Billboard whose credibility has been recognized worldwide.

On August 22 (local time), TAEYANG’s new album “WHITE NIGHT” topped Billboard’s world albums chart in the first week on its release, to boast TAEYANG’s formidable influence in the global music scene.

TAEYANG made a solo comeback on August 16, after three years and two months of absence. TAEYANG renewed his own personal record by sweeping No.1 not only on domestic charts but also on iTunes charts of 24 countries In addition, TAEYANG’s new album took No.2 on the iTunes albums chart of the United States, the biggest pop music market in the world. 

“WHITE NIGHT” is receiving a rave review, being recognized as an album filled with TAEYANG’s diverse trials for new style and genres of music. “WHITE NIGHT” is also revealing TAEYANG’s new appeals by presenting new and fresh styles created based on collaboration with rookie songwriters of “THE BLACK LABEL”. 

TAEYANG has been actively presenting himself to the public in TV music shows and variety TV shows. TAEYANG will hold Seoul concert of his 2017 world tour “WHITE NIGHT” on August 26 and 27 at Jamsil Gymnasium. 

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Source: YG Life

Watch: Taeyang Talks About Which Unique Hairstyle Has Gotten Him Teased Before

On August 22, Taeyang sat down with SBS’s “Night of Real Entertainment” for an interview, in which he was asked about his trademark: unique hairstyles.

In the interview, a few of his hairstyles from previous singles and albums were brought up, Taeyang replied, “These all done with our opinions in mind.” He explained, “Before I have them done, I always think ‘Oh, that’s really cool.’ But sometimes there are styles that make me get teased a lot after I get them done.”

One such instance is his hairstyle in the music video for his song “Monster,” where his black hair was parted and styled so that it curled inwards on the top of his head. Taeyang explained, “People kept editing funny photos of me and sending them to me. Once, someone put kimbap (seaweed rice rolls) inside the round parts.”

Watch the full interview below!

Previously, Taeyang revealed when he was moved by G-Dragon and why he was surprised about the preview of his appearance on “I Live Alone.”


Source: Soompi


Watch: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals A Time He Was Moved By G-Dragon’s Actions

BIGBANG’s Taeyang talked about a recent incident in which G-Dragon pleasantly surprised him.

During an interview with SBS’s “Night of Real Entertainment,” Taeyang revealed that G-Dragon paid a surprise visit to Taeyang’s comeback rehearsal stage.

Taeyang shared, “I didn’t know that he was coming, but he visited as a surprise. I was really touched.” What was more moving about the visit was that the rehearsal date was in fact G-Dragon’s birthday.

In the video, G-Dragon is enjoying Taeyang’s rehearsal performance with the audience. He nodded along to Taeyang’s song and even recorded videos of Taeyang on his phone as a proud friend would do. Afterwards, G-Dragon clapped enthusiastically to cheer on Taeyang, showing their close friendship as group members.

Watch Taeyang’s interview below!

Meanwhile, Taeyang is currently dominating the Billboard’s World Albums Chart with his newly released solo album “White Night.”


Source: Soompi