With the release of their singles “M,” “A,” “D,” and “E,” YG Entertainment male group BIGBANG topped the South Korean Gaon Chart from May to August, with the different title tracks of the respective singles remaining on top of the charts for four months that the group has been releasing songs.
Although the group is known as one of the most popular music artists in the country, the feat of dominating the music charts for four consecutive months is incredible and is considered a huge accomplishment even from a well-established and popular group such as BIGBANG.

At the realization of BIGBANG’s incredible achievement, netizens posted about the feat, praising the group and their recent success.

[+ 5638, – 346] BIGBANG oh my god…Isn’t this the first time in history for any group to be at the top for 4 months?

[+ 4590, – 292] This is a crazy record only BIGBANG could have done this congrats!!

[+ 4173, – 252] 5 of the top 3 are BIGBANG dang…

Source: Ilgan Sports via Koreaboo

G-Dragon x Giuseppe Zanotti

  
A multicolored sparkly style from the G-Dragon x Giuseppe Zanotti collection.

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If you don’t know who pop artist G-Dragon is now, you certainly will soon. The South Korean singer, who is part of popular performing group BIGBANG, also has a successful solo career and has become hugely influential in Asia. 

Now G-Dragon is making a splash in the Western world with a collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti on two shoe styles. It’s no secret that Zanotti enjoys working with recording artists—Rita Ora, FKA Twigs and Nicki Minaj have all worn his designs for performances.

Zanotti says he’s impressed by G-Dragon’s unique musical style. “I love to work with other artists and brainstorm on the creative process,” he says.

The unisex styles—one lace-up dress shoe and one loafer—are hand-embellished with fragments of glitter in what Zanotti says is a nod to ‘80s rock bands.

  
Giuseppe ZanottiGiuseppe Zanotti working on the G-Dragon styles.

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G-Dragon x Giuseppe ZanottiA black sparkly lace-up style.

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G-Dragon says he decided to work with Zanotti after witnessing his passion for design. “From the beginning that gave me confidence and trust in this project,” says G-Dragon. “I thought he could be a great partner and mentor for someone like me who doesn’t have much experience creating shoes.”

  
G-Dragon x Giuseppe ZanottiA multicolored sparkly lace-up style.

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G-Dragon says he’s had an attachment to shoes since he was young. “The last thing I check before I go out is always my shoes,” he says. “When you look at [someone’s] shoes you can find out that person’s taste, sense and everything about [them].”

The two styles will be available in October on GiuseppeZanottiDesign.com and in Giuseppe Zanotti retail locations worldwide.
Source: Footwearnews