BIGBANG’s G-Dragon To Reveal Who He Really Is On & Off Stage In A New Documentary

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Even in a military camp, BIGBANG member G-Dragon would want to be always present in the eyes of his fans. The K-pop idol will soon release a full-length documentary about who he is on and off the stage.

The BIGBANG rapper/songwriter’s documentary is titled Kwon Ji Yong Act III: M.O.T.T.E after his last solo concert before his enlistment. G-Dragon’s tour Act III: M.O.T.T.E has been declared as the largest tour ever conducted by a Korean solo artist.

The documentary will feature both the confident singer onstage and the real Kwon Ji Yong when he is not performing. Kwon Ji Yong is G-Dragon’s real name. It will also reveal the singer’s dreams as well as suffering because of his fame.

“I love the feeling of living my dream. Occasionally though, I feel lost in the blurred line between dream and reality,” he said in a teaser trailer for the documentary.

It can be recalled that while promoting his self-titled EP Kwon Ji Yong last year, the K-pop artist revealed that he created the alter ego G-Dragon to keep his stage persona separated from Kwon Ji Yong. In an interview with Elle Korea, he also described G-Dragon as someone who is full of self-confidence and strong while Kwon Ji Yong is an introvert guy with many thoughts in his mind.

During his Act III: M.O.T.T.E concert, G-Dragon also expressed his desire to distance himself from his alter ego. The singer said he has been living as G-Dragon for quite some time now and he wants to live as Kwon Ji Yong again. Many concertgoers observed how the famous idol melts away into the shy Ji Yong during the concert.

G-Dragon is currently serving his two-year mandatory military service since early this year. He is set to be discharged in November 2019.

About three months ago, G-Dragon had undergone surgery to his right ankle. Then it was reported that the artist was receiving special treatment at a military hospital. His label, YG Entertainment, and the Ministry of Defense released statements claiming that the allegations were false.

During his enlistment, his fans also sent him letters which caused disruptions in the military camp operation. This prompted YG Entertainment to publicly ask G-Dragon’s fans to refrain from sending letters. While waiting for G-Dragon to be discharged from the military, his fans can watch him in Kwon Ji Yong Act III: M.O.T.T.E documentary which will be available on YouTube Premium starting on September 5.

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BIGBANG’s Japan Dome Tour DVD Tops Oricon’s Weekly Chart

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[스타뉴스=문완식 기자] Group BIGBANG topped Oricon’s Weekly Chart with their DVD and Blu-ray containing live footage from their dome tour in Japan.

BIGBANG’s ‘LIVE DVD & Blu-ray 『BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 -LAST DANCE- : THE FINAL』’ topped Oricon’s Weekly DVD and Blu-ray Rankings from the first week of its release. 

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The video contained live footage from BIGBANG’s latest dome tour in Japan, before the members enlisted in the army. It not only contains footage from the concert scene but also a documentary including scenes of the members in backstage, their thoughts on the fans who have supported them, and interviews that make viewers look back at the history of BIGBANG.

BIGBANG holds the title of holding dome tours in Japan for 5 consecutive years for the first time as artists from overseas. Their latest dome tour gathered 696,000 audiences through 14 concerts in 4 cities, including their concerts in Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, Nagoya Dome, and Tokyo Dome. The proved themselves as the best K-Pop group by gathering a total of 4,205,500 audiences through dome concerts in the past 5 years.

Besides SEUNGRI who is currently active as a solo artist, the remaining 4 members of BIGBANG are currently serving their military duties. SEUNGRI has recently confirmed to add 2 additional concerts in his first solo tour in Japan, ‘SEUNGRI 2018 1ST SOLO TOUR [THE GREAT SEUNGRI] IN JAPAN’ due to the passionate support by fans.

Furthermore, G-DRAGON will connect with the fans by releasing the human documentary, ‘Kwon Ji Yong Act lll: M.O.T.T.E’. Following the trailer video which unveiled through BIGBANG’s official YouTube channel on the 23rd, the full version will be officially released through YouTube Original on September 5. 

2018. 8. 23.

Source: YG Life

Seungri Compares MAMAMOO To BIGBANG, Gives Hilarious But Practical Advice To Hwasa

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Seungri Compares MAMAMOO To BIGBANG, Gives Hilarious But Practical Advice To Hwasa

Seungri Compares MAMAMOO To BIGBANG, Gives Hilarious But Practical Advice To Hwasa

Aug 20, 2018
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On the August 20 broadcast of JTBC’s “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,” it was MAMAMOO member Hwasa’s turn to have dishes cooked by the celebrity chefs.

After the MCs introduced the MAMAMOO member, Seungri said, “When I see MAMAMOO, it reminds me of BIGBANG during our debut days. MAMAMOO is different from other girl groups in concept, musical style, and character, and that’s a lot like BIGBANG when we first debuted.”

The MCs mentioned that Hwasa has incredible stage presence, and has a unique eyebrow raise that isn’t often done in K-pop. She said, “I think it’s become a habit from watching foreign movies.”

Seungri then told a story of how he tried to stand out in BIGBANG but failed during their promotions for “Loser.” Seungri said, “For the first time ever, it said ‘Chorus: Seungri’ on the lyrics. It was the highlight of the song. So I thought, ‘This is it. This is my chance to show my ability as a singer.’”

He continued, “But when I arrived to record, it suddenly said ‘Seungri and G-Dragon.’ And in the recording booth, G-Dragon was also singing along with me. Softly. Even though he really doesn’t have to.” Talking about the music video recording, Seungri said that the directors would be filming him but keep moving the focus to G-Dragon, coming back to get a brief shot of him, and then going back to G-Dragon for an extended cut.

Hwasa explained that for MAMAMOO, there’s no reason for something like Seungri’s case to happen: “For us, every single member sings through the entire song once. From there, we divide the song to parts that are most appropriate for each member.”

Seungri said to Hwasa, “You must get along really well with your members.” Referencing an old scandal of his, Seungri said, “For me, they’ll give me grief about a getting a photo taken of me while I was sleeping.”

When asked if he has any advice for Hwasa, Seungri said, “This is the time to check in with the other members. If all of the spotlight is on you, the other members could be a little upset. Your members are probably getting a ton of texts asking about you. Just like I got so many texts asking about G-Dragon. So it’s necessary for you to take care of them.”

Seungri added, drawing deeply from his own experiences, “Something I want to say to the other members of MAMAMOO is that you need to make a path for yourself. Who’s going to help you? No one! The entertainment business is cruel and cold. Especially agencies. They won’t help you. They’ll put all their staff on someone else, and you’ll have no one.” With the entire studio erupting into laughter, Seungri said, “I’m sorry, but I think I’m going to cry. Can someone give me a tissue?”

Seungri’s advice continued: “Because you’re not perfect, and you can make a mistake at any time, you should always be careful of what you say, and always check to see if your mic is on or off. And when you’re buying clothes that have English on them, it seems cool, right? You have to read it.”

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Source: Soompi

10 Rapper/Singer Collabs We’re Obsessed With This Summer

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10 Rapper/Singer Collabs We’re Obsessed With This Summer

10 Rapper/Singer Collabs We’re Obsessed With This Summer

Aug 20, 2018
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We love it when our favorite K-pop artists collaborate with each other, and one of the best types of collaborations is the classic rapper/singer duo. After all, a well-delivered rap verse is a great way to spice up any song, and some melodious vocals can flawlessly enrich a good rap track. Thankfully, there has been no shortage of these memorable collabs this summer, so we’ve pulled together a list of 10 of our favorites. Some turn up the heat, while others are as refreshing as a cool summer breeze — and we know you’ll love them all!

1. “Cereal” — Crush feat. Block B’s Zico

R&B artist Crush teamed up with Zico for this laid-back summer track. Crush’s velvety vocals, Zico’s smooth verse, and the bubbly (and extremely catchy!) synth beat make this collaboration the perfect summer bop. The music video is equally sleek, and you’ll enjoy watching Crush and Zico have fun letting loose together — although we admit we don’t quite know what’s going on with those floating bodiless backup dancers.

2. “Don’t Give It To Me” — MAMAMOO’s Hwasa and Loco

Rapper Loco and MAMAMOO’s Hwasa brought on the heat with this simmering collab. “Don’t Give It To Me” is an alluringly sexy track about the complicated feelings of attraction in a relationship. The uniquely filmed MV and the back-and-forth between the two turns the song into a musical conversation. Loco has expressed his admiration for Hwasa and his desire to work with her in the past, and we’re loving how this collaboration turned out!

3. “Cover Girl” — VIXX’s Leo feat. EXID’s LE

“Cover Girl” is a retro b-side track from Leo’s solo album “Canvas.” The VIXX member’s famously seductive vocals carry the funky song, while LE offers a crisply contrasting rap verse with her distinctively edgy voice.

4. “Where R U From” — BIGBANG’s Seungri feat. WINNER’s Song Mino

While the hyungs of BIGBANG are away in the military, maknae Seungri is out to play. “Where R U From” is an electronic banger that would be incomplete without WINNER rapper Mino’s slick verse. But this collab is most memorable for its epically over-the-top music video, which is rife with parodies: from recent political events (check the Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump lookalikes), to G-Dragon’s unforgettable “Fantastic Baby” hairstyle, to Seungri’s own nickname “Panda.” See if you can spot all the references!

5. “Instant” — Block B’s Park Kyung feat. Sumin

There’s a lot to love about “Instant,” from its music video’s quirky aesthetics to its thought-provoking lyrics, which explore the idea that technology has made relationships easier, but cheaper and shallower. Sumin’s silky vocals are the perfect complement to Park Kyung’s distinctive voice, and the two harmonize masterfully on this smooth track. Even more impressive is the fact that Park Kyung wrote, composed, and produced the song himself!

6. “All Night Long” — Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon feat. NCT’s Lucas

“All Night Long” is a hidden gem off of Taeyeon’s solo album “Something New.” You can’t go wrong with her sweet vocals, and Lucas gives the track a memorable twist by leading into the song with his rap. It’s the perfect carefree, easy-listening song for those laid-back summer days.

7. “Soulmate” — Zico feat. IU

IU lent her sparkling vocals to “Soulmate,” Zico’s second collab of the summer. In addition to his rap verse, Zico also shows off his prowess as a vocalist, as he sings a large portion of the song. The MV for “Soulmate” is as cute as it gets, and we love all the adorable interactions between these two!

8. “Selfish” — MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul feat. Red Velvet’s Seulgi

Moonbyul and Seulgi know that summer is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself, and in “Selfish,” they affirm the importance of doing things that make them happy, instead of always trying to please others. A breezy song with a sweet message and a cute MV? We’re glad these two took time away from their respective powerhouse girl groups for this collab!

9. “You & Me” — Yoon Mi Rae feat. Junoflo

Yoon Mi Rae may be best known as a legendary rapper, but she opts for the vocal route in “You & Me,” letting featured artist Junoflo take on the rap verse. The MV features these two, surrounded by various dancers, jamming out and having fun to the catchy song.

10. “Mollado” — Seungri feat. iKON’s B.I

It may not come with a wild music video like “Where R U From,” but that doesn’t make the second collab off Seungri’s solo album “The Great Seungri” any less addictive. B.I features on this Latin dance track, which the iKON rapper also helped compose. “Mollado” is the best of flirty summer fun!

Which summer rapper/singer collab is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

hgordon stays up way too late on weeknights marathoning K-dramas and trying to keep up with the latest K-pop releases.

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Watch: BIGBANG Gets Fans Nostalgic In New Dance Practice Video For “Let’s Not Fall In Love”

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Watch: BIGBANG Gets Fans Nostalgic In New Dance Practice Video For “Let’s Not Fall In Love”

Watch: BIGBANG Gets Fans Nostalgic In New Dance Practice Video For “Let’s Not Fall In Love”

Aug 19, 2018
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One of BIGBANG’s backup dancers has shared a new video of the group rehearsing “Let’s Not Fall in Love“!

Just in time for BIGBANG’s 12th anniversary on August 19, Minjung Kim, a dancer who works with YG Entertainment, released a dance practice video for their 2015 hit “Let’s Not Fall in Love.”

With four of BIGBANG’s five members currently serving in the military, the newly posted video is a welcome surprise that offers fans the chance to entire group together and in their element.

Congratulations to BIGBANG and V.I.P.s on 12 amazing years!

Check out the newly released dance practice video below:

Source: Soompi

BIGBANG’s 12th Anniversary Congratulatory Poster… YG’s First Teen Idol Group “Everyone is Waiting For”

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[서울경제=최주리 기자] BIGBANG celebrated their 12th year anniversary since debut.

Today (19th), YG Entertainment revealed a congratulatory poster celebrating BIGBANG’s 12th anniversary since debut, through their official blog.

The poster included phrases ‘BIGBANG 12th Anniversary’ and ‘2006.08.19 – 2018’ with members of BIGBANG jumping on a blue sky. The fresh charms of the 5 members which reminded people of their debut years caught the viewers’ attention.

BIGBANG made debut on August 19, 2006 through YG Family’s 10-year Anniversary Concert. They were the agency’s first teen idols prepared for 6 years and received spotlight as soon as they made debut.

Their skillful rap, vocals, and stage manners made them become one of the global K-Pop stars, while receiving positive reviews from the music industry worldwide. Also, the sophisticated and trendy ‘BIGBANG Style’ received attention from the global fashion industry.

The group set a milestone in K-Pop history with songs that moved the listeners’ hearts including ‘LIES’, ‘HARU HARU’, ‘FANTASTIC BABY’, ‘LOSER’, ‘BANG BANG BANG’, ‘FXXK IT’, and ‘FLOWER ROAD’.

BIGBANG currently holds 13 MVs with over 100 million views including ‘FANTASTIC BABY’ and ‘BANG BANG BANG’ with over 300 million views. Despite the group’s recent vacancy due to the members’ enlistments, the MV for GD X TAEYANG’s ‘GOOD BOY’ surpassed 200 million views while BIGBANG’s MVs for ‘SOBER’ and ‘HARU HARU’ surpassed 100 million views, proving the group’s unchanged status as ‘god-BANG’.

While BIGBANG faced their 12th anniversary, 4 members of BIGBANG are currently serving their military duties including T.O.P who enlisted last year, and G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG who enlisted in early 2018.

The song ‘FLOWER ROAD’ released on the date of DAESUNG’s enlistment displayed a strong presence by dominating various music charts, including Melon. The song also topped US Billboard’s ‘World Digital Song Sales’ Chart, and Japan’s iTunes Comprehensive ‘TOP SONG’ Chart. The song received tremendous support and popularity as an event release, without a MV or special promotion.

‘FLOWER ROAD’ contains more meaning since the leader G-DRAGON and the eldest member T.O.P wrote the lyrics themselves. BIGBANG memorized the moments with their fans unchanged for the past 12 years since debut, hoping for the day they meet again.

2018. 8. 19.

Source: YG Life

SEUNGRI Confirmed to Hold 2 More Concerts in His Japan Tour… A Total of 8 Concerts

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Two concerts have been added on to SEUNGRI’s first Japan tour, extending the tour into a total of 8 concerts.

SEUNGRI’s first solo tour ‘SEUNGRI 2018 1ST SOLO TOUR ‘THE GREAT SEUNGRI’ IN JAPAN’ was originally consisted of 6 concerts in 3 cities in Makuhari Messe, Fukuoka, and Osaka. The tour will continue until December as 2 additional concerts have been confirmed to be held in Osaka.SEUNGRI will arrange existing tracks with his own vibe in his concerts in Japan, to provide fresh amusements and joy.

He is also planning to reveal his various charms through DJing time, VJing under large LEDs, and laser lightings to create a club-like mood.On September 5, he will release the Japanese version of ‘THE GREAT SEUNGRI’.The 6 major sports newspapers in Japan have spotlighted SEUNGRI’s tour in Japan which kicked off through August 11~12 and gave positive reviews.Sankei Sports wrote, “SEUNGRI presented a solo tour filled with will.

He revealed his experience by filling up the stage by himself, not as a member of BIGBANG”. Sports Nippon introduced, “SEUNGRI’s first solo tour in Japan was performed with heart-touching moments”.SEUNGRI will continue his solo tour in Fukuoka International Convention Center from September 5~6, in Osaka Osaka-jo Hall from he 19th~20th, and in Osaka Index 5th Exhibition Hall from December 12~15, which was added on to his schedule.

His tour is expected to gather a total of 98,000 audiences through 8 concerts in 3 cities.Meanwhile, SEUNGRI is going through his Korean tour with his concert held in Daegu on the 15th, and his upcoming concert in Busan BEXCO 1st Exhibition Hall on the 19th. He originally planned to perform a concert only in Seoul, but was extended to a nationwide tour as the the fans passionately responded to his first-ever solo concert.

2018. 8. 17.

Source: YG

“Military Uniform + Salute”… G-DRAGON’s Birthday Celebration Poster Revealed For the First Time Since Enlistment

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[엑스포츠뉴스=김선우 기자] BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON celebrated his first birthday after enlisting in the army.

On August 18, YG Entertainment revealed a special congratulatory poster to celebrate G-DRAGON’s birthday and sent the message, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY G-DRAGON’.G-DRAGON wore a military uniform and performed a salute in the poster, capturing the eyes of viewers by displaying his strong charisma.Members of BIGBANG including the leader G-DRAGON, T.O.P, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG are currently enlisted in the army.Besides the youngest member SEUNGRI who is expected to enlist in the army after wrapping up his solo activities, 4 members of BIGBANG are currently vacant from the K-Pop scene, but their presence remains strong.The group proved their status as ‘god-BANG’ by reaching 100 million views on 13 MVs, including GD X TAEYANG’s MV for ‘GOOD BOY’ which reached 200 million views and BIGBANG’s MVs for ‘SOBER’ and ‘HARU HARU’ which reached 100 million views.On March 13, the date of DAESUNG’s enlistment, BIGBANG released the song ‘FLOWER ROAD’ to thank their V.I.P fans for showing love and support for the group.

2018. 8. 18.

Source: YG

BIGBANG Tops Oricon With Their Japan Dome Tour Release… Reveals Strong Presence as ‘god-BANG’ Despite the Group’s Vacancy

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BIGBANG topped the Oricon chart with DVD and Blu-ray that contains live footages of their Japan Dome Tour. BIGBANG’s ‘LIVE DVD & Blu-ray 『BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 -LAST DANCE- : THE FINAL』’ topped Oricon’s Daily Comprehensive DVD Rankings and Daily Comprehensive Blu-ray Rankings, winning a total of 2 titles.

The packages contained live footage from BIGBANG’s Japan Dome Tour performed in the end of last year. They include not only concert back-stage videos, but also documentary videos with member interviews that make the viewers look back into BIGBANG’s history.

BIGBANG set a milestone last year by holding dome tours in Japan for 5 consecutive years for the first time as a foreign artist group. The group’s last dome tour before making enlistment gathered a total of 696,000 audiences through 14 concerts in 4 cities. The performed in Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, Nagoya Dome, and Tokyo Dome. The group gathered 4,205,500 audiences through dome concerts for the past 5 years, proving their status as ‘god-BANG’.

Besides Seungri who is currently active as a solo artist, the remaining 4 members of BIGBANG are currently serving their military duties. Although BIGBANG in full-form are currently vacant from the scene, the group proved their strong presence in Japan by topping Oricon Charts.

Member Seungri has recently confirmed to add 2 additional concerts in his first solo tour in Japan, ‘SEUNGRI 2018 1ST SOLO TOUR [THE GREAT SEUNGRI] IN JAPAN’ due to the passionate support by fans. He will also appear on ‘a-nation 2018’ Osaka being held in Yanmar Stadium Nagai on August 18, which is the largest music festival in Japan.

Source: YG Life

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Seungri?

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Seungri?

Aug 19, 2018
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Ever since the hyungs of BIGBANG enlisted into the army, we’ve been seeing a lot more of our panda, Seungri. His comeback and title songs have been so catchy and exciting that it’s even helped ease the pain of having to wait for BIGBANG to return as a whole group. How big of a VIP and Seungri fan are you? Take this quiz to find out!

Thanks, Lily for the tip!

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