YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk shared videos of his birthday celebrations, featuring members of BIGBANG and iKON, as well as messages from other YG artists!

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Yang Hyun Suk posted a video to Instagram that includes the guys of iKON surprising him with a birthday cake at the YG office.

#iKON #아이콘 #방금전_YG회의실 #깜짝놀람_욕나올뻔 #자이언트_박지영_강제소환_무조건함 #코닉지시사항_하나씩수행중 #YG

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He also posted a video of BIGBANG members Seungri, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung singing “Happy Birthday to You” at his party.

He started off the caption with “BIGBANG” and then wrote, “Thank you, kids. 20 years more in the future. My most beloved and long-time dongsaengs, BIGBANG and Teddy.” The term “dongsaeng” in Korean is used for a younger sibling or friend.

#빅뱅 #BIGBANG #고맙다 애들아 #앞으로20년더 #가장사랑하고_오래된동생들_빅뱅과테디 #YG

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In addition, he shared screenshots of birthday messages he’d received from other YG artists, and thanked everyone for the birthday wishes. He included shots of “Happy birthday” texts from members of BLACKPINK and SECHSKIES, and a video from WINNER.

#나이들수록_생일이반갑지않다 #지하철광고_아직누군지모르지만_옐키로추측_지명수배중_고마워요 #이재진_장수원_찍힘 #위너의축하동영상 #잘키운블핑 #그외많은축하메세지_감사 #YG

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[OSEN=김은애 기자] It’s the ‘legendary line-up’ fans of YG have been waiting for. BIGBANG’s SEUNGRI and iKON will appear on ‘Knowing Bros’. 

According to related officials on January 16, BIGBANG’s SEUNGRI and iKON have confirmed to make appearance in JTBC’s ‘Knowing Bros’. The filming will be on the 25^th, the day of iKON’s comeback.

The staff members of ‘Knowing Bros’ have worked hard to get SEUNGRI on the show. SEUNGRI has gathered attention from the viewers with his humor through many variety programs, including ‘Radio Star’. Furthermore, he is known as the ‘YG’s Representative Variety Idol’, making the most appearances in Japanese variety programs among other members of BIGBANG.   

However, due to SEUNGRI’s busy schedule including the recently held BIGBANG concert, it was not easy for him to set up a filming schedule. After the tour was over, SEUNGRI was able to confirm his guest appearance in ‘Knowing Bros’. It is expected that SEUNGRI will actively participate in ‘Knowing Bros’ and will present a big laughter for the viewers.

SEUNGRI chose iKON as his favorite juniors from YG, so they got to make appearance in ‘Knowing Bros’ together. It was a result of a warm brotherhood from YG. 

Since iKON will make their comeback with their 2^nd official album soon, it is expected that their appearance in ‘Knowing Bros’ will receive a lot of attention. It’s their 2^nd official album that will release in 2 years, and the film takes place on the date of the release, January 25. 

With iKON’s appearance in ‘Knowing Bros’, YG’s YANG HYUN SUK kept his promise with iKONIC (fans of iKON). YANG HYUN SUK have emphasized “All-in on Korean fans, will try to accept all requests from Konics” numerous times through his social media.

The fans wanted iKON to make appearance in ‘Knowing Bros’, while YANG HYUN SUK stated that he will try to make it happen. It is known that starting with ‘Knowing Bros’, iKON is receiving invitations from many variety programs. 

Since iKON have shown their variety sense through programs including ‘iKON PICNIC’ which ended last year on December, they are expected to make the viewers laugh with their senior, SEUNGRI. People are paying keen attention on what kind of collaboration ‘YG’s Brothers’ SEUNGRI and iKON will show in ‘Knowing Bros’, and whether their appearance will create another legendary episode. 

Meanwhile, iKON will release their 2^nd official album ‘RETURN’ on January 25. The album will contain the one title song ‘LOVE SCENARIO’, along with 8 new tracks and 4 Korean versions of songs previously released in Japan. The album is highly anticipated since iKON’s leader B.I participated in the writing and composing of all 12 songs, while PSY and TABLO assisted on producing. 

2018. 1. 16. 

iKON and BIGBANG’s Seungri will be appearing as guests on “Ask Us Anything”!

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On January 16, a source from JTBC confirmed that the YG labelmates will be recording for the show on January 25, but the broadcast date has yet to be determined.

“Ask Us Anything” is a show that takes place in a classroom set, with guests introducing themselves as transfer students to the “class” of cast members. It airs every Saturday at 8:50 p.m. KST.

Seungri will be the second BIGBANG member after Taeyang to appear on the show.

Meanwhile, iKON will be releasing their second studio album “Return” on January 25.

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[OSEN=지민경 기자] BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON will open a new ‘GD Café’ and bowling alley in Jeju Island.

On the ‘GD Café’ and bowling alley which will open on February and March, G-DRAGON participated in the design, planning, and interior from the early construction stage, adding more meaning to both business locations.

‘GD Café’ is an architecture built with inspiration from the logo of the fashion brand, ‘PEACEMINUSONE”.

Likewise, the bowling alley which will also serve as a lounge pub, was created with G-DRAGON’s idea that Jeju Island lacks in leisure space where families can enjoy their time.

‘GD Café’ and the new bowling alley has been under construction for about a year, and is currently at the interior completion stage. G-DRAGON is currently staying in Jeju Island, displaying his affections on the new places of business by exhibiting his personal art collections and even drawing on the interior himself.

People are expecting a synergy effect between G-DRAGON and Jeju Shinhwa World, one of North East Asia’s largest integrated resort located in Jeju Island.

Meanwhile, YG Entertainment stated, ‘Monsant Aewol’ which was known as ‘Old GD Café’ has been disposed and closed at the end of last year, and is currently operated by a different owner under a different name”.

They added, “The ‘chandelier damage’ incident which became an issue online is not related to G-DRAGON. G-DRAGON’s personal art collection exhibited on the café were pulled out of the store long ago when he sold the café”.

2018. 1. 13.

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon is opening a new ‘G-Dragon Cafe’ and a bowling alley on Jeju Island.

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‘G-Dragon Cafe’ and the bowling alley, each scheduled to open in February and March, are even more meaningful because G-Dragon took part in designing and planning them from the beginning.

The design of ‘G-Dragon Cafe’ was inspired by the logo of G-Dragon’s fashion brand PEACEMINUSONE. The bowling alley equipped with a lounge pub comes as a result of G-Dragon’s idea that Jeju Island lacks leisure facilities all family members can enjoy.

After a year of steady progress, both the cafe and the bowling alley are now in the final stage of interior design. G-Dragon has been staying in Jeju Island, installing his personal collections and painting pictures for the interior design.

G-Dragon’s agency YG Entertainment stated that Mônsant De Aewol, known as the former ‘G-Dragon Cafe,’ had been sold at the end of last year. The cafe now owned by another individual under a different name no longer has anything to do with G-Dragon, according to YG Entertainment.

The agency added, “The ‘chandelier damage’ incident that caused an online sensation is completely irrelevant to G-Dragon. This is because personal collections that G-Dragon had installed were removed a long time ago as they were wrapping up the business.”

The ‘chandelier damage’ incident refers to the controversy that broke out when a customer at Mônsant De Aewol accidentally damaged the chandelier reported to be worth 300 million won (approximately $283,400). The customer appeared to be unashamed of the accident and accused G-Dragon of placing the chandelier in a wrong position, even though G-Dragon only asked her to pay the repair work cost, saying he would pay for the rest. The post gained attention online and was deleted after several people criticized the writer for the problematic attitude.

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G-DRAGON Bursts into Tears During BIGBANG’s ‘LAST DANCE’ Concert

K-pop boy group BIGBANG delivered its goodbyes to fans during the last concert before the members’ military enlistment.

On January 12 aired episode of tvN’s ‘Livin’ the Double Life’, BIGBANG members were seen holding their ‘LAST DANCE’ concert in Seoul.

As reported earlier, this event was the members’ very last performance together as BIGBANG before their military enlistment.

Near the end of the concert, the members took some time to deliver their goodbye messages to fans, one by one.

Seungri first gave his goodbyes: “This tour, which seemed like it will never end, has come to a close today. I can’t believe we have to say goodbye after several more songs.”

Daesung went next: “This has become our last performance before military enlistment. I’m not sad. I just want to tell you guys thank you for gifting us all the great times and memories.”

G-Dragon, teared up after giving his goodbye: “Honestly, my mind is just blank right now. I’m not sure what to say exactly.. I don’t have anything special to say… I’m happy. It was happiness and all I can say is that I’m grateful.”

Lastly, Taeyang gave his goodbyes: “As you know, after this performances, we will not be able to meet you guys for a short or long time, depending on how you perceive it. The reality is sad but, in a way, we will meet again later with improved, new sides, and a lot of indescribable thoughts are running through my mind. The times we spent together will always be a big encouragement to us during our military duty. Thank you so much and I love you.”

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Taeyang, “The enlistment will the preparation for the second half of my life”

In the episode, the passionate scene of BIGBANG’s final concert before Taeyang’s and G-Dragon’s enlistments was shown. Sandara Park, who had attended the concert that day, confessed to the show’s panel, “I was watching from the audience and I cried, since I’ve been going to BIGBANG’s concerts for ten years now.”

Taeyang also talked about the concert and his mandatory military service.

When asked if it feels real that this was his last concert before going into the army, Taeyang admitted, “I still feel like I’m going to prepare and release something next year. I strongly wonder, ‘I’ll be able to do this life forever, right? It will continue, won’t it?’ It doesn’t feel real at all.”

Pertaining to his military service, Taeyang said, “[My enlistment] will be the preparation stage for the second half of my life. I’m going to prepare very well and fulfill my service well in order to grow as a better man and person. I’ll express that through music and convey it to everyone. This way, I will become a mature person who continues to grow.”

Source: Osen via Soompi

Sandara Park admitted she cried at BIGBANG’s recent concert during a guest appearance on the January 11 broadcast of tvN’s “Livin’ the Double Life.”

See Also: Watch: BIGBANG's Taeyang Slays With Live Performance Of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Song "Louder"

In the episode, the passionate scene of BIGBANG’s final concert before Taeyang’s and G-Dragon’s enlistments was shown. Sandara Park, who had attended the concert that day, confessed to the show’s panel, “I was watching from the audience and I cried, since I’ve been going to BIGBANG’s concerts for ten years now.”

Taeyang also talked about the concert and his mandatory military service.

When asked if it feels real that this was his last concert before going into the army, Taeyang admitted, “I still feel like I’m going to prepare and release something next year. I strongly wonder, ‘I’ll be able to do this life forever, right? It will continue, won’t it?’ It doesn’t feel real at all.”

Pertaining to his military service, Taeyang said, “[My enlistment] will be the preparation stage for the second half of my life. I’m going to prepare very well and fulfill my service well in order to grow as a better man and person. I’ll express that through music and convey it to everyone. This way, I will become a mature person who continues to grow.”

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