On December 18, news outlet Star News reported that BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are planning on getting married.

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A source said, “Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are preparing to get married early next year. It is being planned for February 2018. [They] planned on having a wedding before Taeyang’s enlistment.”

The couple’s relationship was revealed to the public in May 2015 and they have been dating for three years. Having been born in 1988, Taeyang is due to serve his mandatory military service soon. According to the report, the pair wanted to get married before his enlistment.

Taeyang recently accompanied Min Hyo Rin when she went to Indonesia for work. After returning to Korea on December 18, they will now reportedly be preparing for their wedding.

Congratulations to the couple!

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Updated December 18 KST:

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Both Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin’s agencies have confirmed news of their upcoming wedding!

Sources from their agencies said, “It is true that they are getting married in February next year. It’s not a shotgun wedding.”

Congratulations to Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin!

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On December 18, news outlet Star News reported that BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are planning on getting married.

A source said, “Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are preparing to get married early next year. It is being planned for February 2018. [They] planned on having a wedding before Taeyang’s enlistment.”

The couple’s relationship was revealed to the public in May 2015 and they have been dating for three years. Having been born in 1988, Taeyang is due to serve his mandatory military service soon. According to the report, the pair wanted to get married before his enlistment.

Taeyang recently accompanied Min Hyo Rin when she went to Indonesia for work. After returning to Korea on December 18, they will now reportedly be preparing for their wedding.

Congratulations to the couple!

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[엑스포츠뉴스=전아람 기자] Group BIGBANG raised tension of a night in Tokyo. BIGBANG successfully completed their 3-time concert in Japan’s Tokyo Dome on December 13. BIGBANG, who previously filled the Tokyo Dome with their unique and strong energy on December 6 and 7, held another concert on December 13. They performed the song ‘GIRLFRIEND’ which was one of the tracks listed on their 3rd official album, ‘MADE THE FULL ALBUM’, making the audience go wild. ‘GIRLFRIEND’ is a song that displays BIGBANG’s unique hip-hop mood, and the performance was a special gift for the fans since it was the first time the song was performed live in Japan.The day was more meaningful as a special fan meeting also took place along with the concert. It was an event to express their gratitude for the fans that have been supporting BIGBANG from Japan, and the idea came from the members that wanted to communicate with the fans at a closer range. The meeting took place at a moving stage, where fans can watch a hilarious talk corner and live performances at a close range. The members also prepared a surprise birthday party in the middle of the event for SEUNGRI who’s birthday was on the 12th, displaying their loyal friendship. Meanwhile, BIGBANG is planning to hold ‘BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 ‘LAST DANCE’’, gathering 696,000 audiences during 14 concerts in 4 cities.Also, on the same day, G-DRAGON’s solo mini album, ‘KWON JI YONG’ was released in Japan. ‘KWON JI YONG’ is a solo album released by G-DRAGON in Korea. It was released in June, and was an album released in Korea by G-DRAGON in 4 years. The album took the iTunes no. 1 spot in 45 different countries, setting a record for Korean solo artists for no. 1 in greatest number of countries, proving his global influence. Along with G-DRAGON, solo albums by other members are getting prepared for releases in Japan. On the 20th, DAESUNG’s solo mini album, ‘D-LITE 2’ will be released, and TAEYANG’s solo album, ‘WHITE NIGHT’ will be released next year on January 10. BIGBANG will continue their tour from December 21 to 24 in Osaka’s Kyocera Dome. On the 30th and 31st, they will hold a finale for ‘LAST DANCE’ in Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. 2017. 12. 14.

[OSEN=김은애 기자] YG Entertainment’s YANG HYUN SUK revealed the scenes of BIGBANG SEUNGRI’s birthday party.

On December 13, YANG HYUN SUK posted a video on his social media with the caption, “#SEUNGRI’S TEARS #FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY PREPARED BY ME IN 12 YEARS_SORRY IF YOU WERE DISSAPOINTED_ITS MY FIRST TIME #I CARE FOR ALL OF YOU #SINCERE_SEUNGRI #YG”.

The video contained SEUNGRI shedding tears on his surprise birthday party prepared by YANG HYUN SUK. He was sincerely touched and couldn’t even speak.

YANG HYUN SUK pet SEUNGRI’s head, stating “Why are you crying”. The people around him also tried to soothe him, stating “Why are you crying. It makes me cry too”.

When YANG HYUN SUK told SEUNGRI to “blow the candles”, he responded “I have to make a wish”, making people laugh. YANG HYUN SUK happily hugged SEUNGRI, saying “You’re really cute”.

SEUNGRI also posted content on his social media with the caption, “Our chairman called me saying he’ll buy me a meal but he prepared a surprise birthday party for me. It made me cry. It’s the first time he did this in 12 years. Thank you”.

Meanwhile, SEUNGRI who just had his birthday on the 12^th donated 100 million won for the children suffering from the cold wave, warming not only the children but also people’s hearts.

2017. 12. 13.

[OSEN=선미경 기자] Group BIGBANG’s member, G-DRAGON’s solo album debuted as 2nd place in Japan’s Oricon Chart. According to Oricon Style on December 14, Japan’s biggest album-sales counting website, G-DRAGON’s solo album ‘KWON JI YONG’ sold 25,647 copies on the first day of its release on December 13, placing its position at 2nd place on Oricon Daily Chart. This album is a Japanese version of ‘KWON JI YONG’, a solo album released by G-DRAGON in Korea on June 8. The solo album released by G-DRAGON in 4 years topped the charts in Korea, and G-DRAGON has been continuing his concert tours with his album. Furthermore, ‘2017 G-DRAGON CONCERT ACT III, M.O.T.T.E IN SEOUL DVD’, that contains the heat from G-DRAGON’s solo concert in Seoul World Cup Stadium held last June will be simultaneously released in Korea and Japan.  Meanwhile, G-DRAGON and members of BIGBANG will hold ‘BIGBANG 2017 CONCERT LAST DANCE IN SEOUL’ during December 30 and 31 in Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. 2017. 12. 14.

[스포츠서울=최민지 인턴기자] A photo of BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON and SEUNGRI hugging each other has been gathering attention on ‘Hug Day’. G-DRAGON posted a photo on his Instagram with the caption, “Happy Birthday SEUNGRI”, on December 13. The revealed photo contained G-DRAGON smiling while hugging SEUNGRI. The friendship between the two that lasted over 10 years warmed the viewer’s hearts.The photo of the members hugging each other has been gathering attention again today, as December 14 is known as ‘Hug Day’. ‘Hug Day’ is a day to hug the people with a warm heart. It’s not only for lovers, but for everyone, with the purpose of lessening the burden of life and inner wounds for the people around us.  Meanwhile, BIGBANG is planning to hold ‘BIGBANG 2017 CONCERT LAST DANCE IN SEOUL’ during December 30 and 31 in Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. 2017. 12. 14.

BIGBANG member Seungri celebrated his birthday on December 12.

On the day of, YG’s Yang Hyun Suk wished Seungri a happy birthday with an affectionate Instagram post on the day of his birthday.

승리야 생일축하해~~ happy birthday

A post shared by YANG HYUN SUK (@fromyg) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:52am PST

However, Seungri revealed a different collage of photos on Instagram, that showed him next to Yang Hyun Suk, in front of a birthday cake, and crying. In the caption, Seungri explained, “CEO [Yang] called me to say he was going to buy me dinner, but he prepared a surprise birthday party…I began to cry before I knew it. This was the first time he prepared a birthday party for me in 12 years. Thank you….”

@fromyg 회장님이 밥사주신다고 부르시더니 깜짝 생일파티를 준비해주셨다 … 나도 모르게 울어버렸다 12년만에 처음으로 생일파티 라는걸 해주셨다 ㅜㅜ 감사합니다….

A post shared by Lee seung ri (@seungriseyo) on Dec 12, 2017 at 6:59am PST

Seungri also gave back to the community on his birthday by donating 100 million won (approximately $92,000) to the Green Umbrella ChildFund in Korea and hand-delivered coal briquettes to those in need.

Happy birthday again to Seungri!