[Article] Winners Of The Golden Disc Awards 2023

Winners Of The Golden Disc Awards 2023

Winners Of The Golden Disc Awards 2023

Jan 7, 2023

On January 7, the 37th annual Golden Disc Awards took place in Bangkok, Thailand.

BTS won the Album of the Year Daesang (Grand Prize) for the sixth year in a row, while IVE won both the Digital Song of the Year Daesang and the Rookie Artist of the Year award in the same year.

Check out the full list of winners below!

Digital Song of the Year (Daesang): IVE

Album of the Year (Daesang): BTS

Best Digital Song (Bonsang): BIGBANG, (G)I-DLE, IVE, Jay Park, MeloMance’s Kim Min Seok, Lim Young Woong, NewJeans, PSY

Best Album (Bonsang):BLACKPINK, BTS, ENHYPEN, NCT, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids

Artist of the Year: PSY

Most Popular Artist: (G)I-DLE, Stray Kids

Rookie Artist of the Year: IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans

TikTok Golden Disc Popularity Award: BTS

Best Group:TREASURE

Best Performance: SEVENTEEN

Best Solo Artist: BE’O, Younha
Best R&B/Hip Hop: BIG Naughty

Best Producer: Seo Hyun Joo of Starship Entertainment

Thai Fans Support with BAOJI: BTS’s J-Hope
Thai K-Pop Artist: SEVENTEEN

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

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[Article] January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Jan 7, 2023

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from December 7, 2022 to January 7, 2023.

BTS topped the list for the 56th consecutive month with a brand reputation index of 10,103,467 for January. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “Jungkook,” “Jin,” and “collab,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “collaborate,” and “enlist.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 83.10 percent positive reactions.

NCT rose to second place after enjoying an impressive 129.32 percent increase in their brand reputation index since last month. The group’s total score for January came out to 5,087,767.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN took third place in the rankings with a brand reputation index of 3,595,017.

Super Junior shot to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,962,809, marking a whopping 155.83 percent rise in their score since last month.

Finally, EXO came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 2,805,829, marking a 32.86 percent increase in their score since December.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS
  2. NCT
  3. SEVENTEEN
  4. Super Junior
  5. EXO
  6. Stray Kids
  7. THE BOYZ
  8. BTOB
  9. ASTRO
  10. BIGBANG
  11. ENHYPEN
  12. TXT
  13. TREASURE
  14. SHINee
  15. ATEEZ
  16. MONSTA X
  17. WINNER
  18. INFINITE
  19. PENTAGON
  20. Highlight
  21. YOUNITE
  22. Shinhwa
  23. VIXX
  24. Wanna One
  25. 2PM
  26. SF9
  27. TEMPEST
  28. Block B
  29. TVXQ
  30. Golden Child

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[Article] BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Epic Teaser For New Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Epic Teaser For New Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Epic Teaser For New Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Jan 4, 2023

It’s official—BIGBANG’s Taeyang and BTS’s Jimin are collaborating for a new song!

On January 4, Taeyang’s agency THEBLACKLABEL released a new teaser announcing that Taeyang will be dropping his new digital single “VIBE” featuring Jimin on January 13 at 2 p.m. KST.

The newly released teaser image features Taeyang and Jimin posing together with fierce gazes and explosive synergy. Furthermore, this will mark Taeyang’s first solo release in six years, raising great anticipation for his collaboration with Jimin.

Are you ready for this epic collaboration? Stay tuned for more updates!

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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Charismatic New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Epic Teaser For New Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Epic Teaser For New Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Jan 4, 2023

It’s official—BIGBANG’s Taeyang and BTS’s Jimin are collaborating for a new song!

On January 4, Taeyang’s agency THEBLACKLABEL released a new teaser announcing that Taeyang will be dropping his new digital single “VIBE” featuring Jimin on January 13 at 2 p.m. KST.

The newly released teaser image features Taeyang and Jimin posing together with fierce gazes and explosive synergy. Furthermore, this will mark Taeyang’s first solo release in six years, raising great anticipation for his collaboration with Jimin.

Are you ready for this epic collaboration? Stay tuned for more updates!

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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Jan 4, 2023

Updated January 6 KST:

Another teaser image of Taeyang has been released for his upcoming single “VIBE” featuring BTS’s Jimin!

Updated January 5 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped another teaser image for his upcoming digital single “VIBE” featuring BTS’s Jimin!

Original Article:

It’s official—BIGBANG’s Taeyang and BTS’s Jimin are collaborating for a new song!

On January 4, Taeyang’s agency THEBLACKLABEL released a new teaser announcing that Taeyang will be dropping his new digital single “VIBE” featuring Jimin on January 13 at 2 p.m. KST.

The newly released teaser image features Taeyang and Jimin posing together with fierce gazes and explosive synergy. Furthermore, this will mark Taeyang’s first solo release in six years, raising great anticipation for his collaboration with Jimin.

Are you ready for this epic collaboration? Stay tuned for more updates!

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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Unveils New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In New Teaser Image For Digital Single Featuring BTS’s Jimin

Jan 4, 2023

Updated January 6 KST:

Another teaser image of Taeyang has been released for his upcoming single “VIBE” featuring BTS’s Jimin!

Updated January 5 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped another teaser image for his upcoming digital single “VIBE” featuring BTS’s Jimin!

Original Article:

It’s official—BIGBANG’s Taeyang and BTS’s Jimin are collaborating for a new song!

On January 4, Taeyang’s agency THEBLACKLABEL released a new teaser announcing that Taeyang will be dropping his new digital single “VIBE” featuring Jimin on January 13 at 2 p.m. KST.

The newly released teaser image features Taeyang and Jimin posing together with fierce gazes and explosive synergy. Furthermore, this will mark Taeyang’s first solo release in six years, raising great anticipation for his collaboration with Jimin.

Are you ready for this epic collaboration? Stay tuned for more updates!

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[Article] BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Fierce New Profile Photo After Signing Under THEBLACKLABEL

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Fierce New Profile Photo After Signing Under THEBLACKLABEL

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Fierce New Profile Photo After Signing Under THEBLACKLABEL

Jan 3, 2023

THEBLACKLABEL has dropped a new profile image for BIGBANG’s Taeyang!

On January 3, THEBLACKLABEL welcomed Taeyang to the agency with a fierce new profile picture along with the text, “Coming soon.”

Last month on December 26, Taeyang was revealed to have signed under THEBLACKLABEL. YG Entertainment further clarified, “There is no change in the fact that Taeyang is a BIGBANG member and part of the YG Family.”

Check out his new profile photo below!

Earlier on January 2, Taeyang also previewed a photo of him working at a recording studio, raising anticipation for his potential return with new music.

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[Article] Watch: Daesung Shares BIGBANG Is Forever In Handwritten Letter Following Departure From YG Entertainment

Watch: Daesung Shares BIGBANG Is Forever In Handwritten Letter Following Departure From YG Entertainment

Watch: Daesung Shares BIGBANG Is Forever In Handwritten Letter Following Departure From YG Entertainment

Jan 3, 2023

BIGBANG’s Daesung has shared his excitement for the next chapter of his career!

Last month, Daesung parted ways with YG Entertainment after 16 years. However, the agency emphasized that while Daesung has left the agency, he is not leaving BIGBANG. The same applies for fellow bandmate Taeyang who was announced to have signed with THEBLACKLABEL the same day.

On January 2, Daesung uploaded a video on his YouTube channel D’splay titled “One day, I got a mysterious diary.” In the video, Daesung zooms in on a sketchbook that captures his handwritten letter with drawings, expressing his gratitude for his time at YG Entertainment.

The following is his full letter:

Thank you. “Y”ou were “G”ood.

Thank you. I feel sincerely grateful [to YG Entertainment] for looking after me all these years and helping me grow into the person I am today. With deep gratitude in my heart, I embark on this new adventure.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. As nervous as I am about taking this bold step forward, I believe it will definitely be worth it in the end.

The year 2023 is approaching. Without an inkling as to what the future holds, I take this step forward into the unknown with only a brave heart.

And I intend to walk down this road with stoic determination. Though I am still quite inexperienced and lacking in many ways, I hope you will continue to show your love and support for my journey. Thank you.

Happy New Year, everyone.

P.S. Someone once said, “Nothing lasts forever.” No. Some things last. Forever…BIGBANG.

Watch the full video with subtitles below!

Wishing Daesung all the best on his new journey!

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[Article] BIGBANG’s Daesung Leaves YG Entertainment

BIGBANG’s Daesung Leaves YG Entertainment

BIGBANG’s Daesung Leaves YG Entertainment

Dec 26, 2022

After 16 years, BIGBANG’s Daesung is parting ways with YG Entertainment.

On December 26, amidst news that Taeyang had signed with THEBLACKLABEL following the expiration of his contract with YG Entertainment, the agency initially stated that they were still discussing the possibility of contract renewals with his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung.

However, later that same day, YG Entertainment went on to announce, “Daesung has decided to end his contract with us.” They also elaborated, “He’s looking for a fresh start.”

Just like with Taeyang, YG Entertainment emphasized that while Daesung was leaving the agency, he was not leaving BIGBANG.

“The fact that Daesung is a BIGBANG member has not changed,” stated the agency. “We support Daesung’s choice and new start, and we are always open to cooperating with him.”

As for G-Dragon, YG Entertainment commented, “We are still in the midst of contract negotiations.”

Meanwhile, T.O.P left YG Entertainment following the expiration of his contract earlier this year.

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[Article] Taeyang Signs With THEBLACKLABEL + YG Comments On BIGBANG’s Upcoming Plans

Taeyang Signs With THEBLACKLABEL + YG Comments On BIGBANG’s Upcoming Plans

Taeyang Signs With THEBLACKLABEL + YG Comments On BIGBANG’s Upcoming Plans

Dec 26, 2022

Taeyang is gearing up to start activities with THEBLACKLABEL!

On December 26, the company released the following statement:

Hello. This is THEBLACKLABEL.

Artist Taeyang has joined THEBLACKLABEL.

After working together as producer and artist for a long time, Producer Teddy and artist Taeyang are taking on a fresh start at THEBLACKLABEL based on their musical trust in one another.

THEBLACKLABEL will provide our full support for Taeyang to carry out diverse musical activities more actively.

Please look forward to the musical synergy that [Taeyang] will achieve with THEBLACKLABEL.

Thank you.

YG Entertainment also shared the news and clarified, “There is no change in the fact that Taeyang is a BIGBANG member and part of the YG Family. We know that many are waiting for BIGBANG’s activities, so we will work together for this.”

Also in response to reports that G-Dragon will remain at YG Entertainment, the company commented, “We are currently under discussion with the other members regarding their contracts and future activities.”

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