(LEAD) BIGBANG’s Taeyang to release third solo album this month

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) — Taeyang of idol band BIGBANG will release his third full-length solo album this month, according to his agency Monday.

“White Night,” Taeyang’s first solo work in three years since “Rise,” will come out Aug. 16, YG Entertainment said. He will put on a solo concert at Jamsil Arena in Seoul on Aug. 26-27 as part of his “White Night” world tour.

The 29-year-old was the first among the BIGBANG members to venture out into the solo realm, releasing his first EP album in 2008 and later successful hit tracks, such as “Wedding Dress,” “I Need A Girl” and “Eyes, Nose, Lips.”

Over the weekend, Taeyang wrapped up a two-city tour in Japan.

“I wanted to make the album to satisfy my own standards. It’s taken quite a long time, as I also wanted to produce music that’s recognized by others,” Taeyang explained of his prolonged solo career hiatus.

A promotional image for TaeyangA promotional image for Taeyang’s new solo album “White Night” (Yonhap)

Source: Yonhap

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals “Darling” MV Teaser

Updated August 14 KST:

With only two days left until his solo comeback, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a music video teaser for his title track “Darling”! The teaser features snippets of the singer in a variety of locations including some breathtaking views. Check it out below!

Updated August 11 KST:

A teaser has been unveiled for another track on BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s upcoming album!

After previously revealing “Darling” as the title track, the new image shares information on the sub-title track “Wake Me Up.” It is written by The Black Label producers Kush, Joe Rhee, and R. Tee, with Kush and Joe Rhee also participating in the lyrics.

Taeyang commented on the track, “It is a song that can maximally show new vocal colors. I liked everything about it from the concept to the end result. ‘Wake Me Up’ tells the story of not wanting to wake up from a dream about a lover.”

The music video for the track will drop along with the album and music video for “Darling” at 6 p.m. KST on August 16.

Source (1)

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops “White Night” Track List And Audio Teaser

Updated August 15 KST:

Taeyang has dropped his solo comeback album track list! The singer released his “White Night” track details in a video, so fans can listen to snippets of each track! The tracks include title track “Darling,” “Wake Me Up,” “Ride,” “Amazin’,” “Empty Road,” “Naked,” “Tonight,” and “White Night.”

Check it out below!

Updated August 14 KST:

With only two days left until his solo comeback, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a music video teaser for his title track “Darling”! The teaser features snippets of the singer in a variety of locations including some breathtaking views. Check it out below!

Updated August 11 KST:

A teaser has been unveiled for another track on BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s upcoming album!

After previously revealing “Darling” as the title track, the new image shares information on the sub-title track “Wake Me Up.” It is written by The Black Label producers Kush, Joe Rhee, and R. Tee, with Kush and Joe Rhee also participating in the lyrics.

Taeyang commented on the track, “It is a song that can maximally show new vocal colors. I liked everything about it from the concept to the end result. ‘Wake Me Up’ tells the story of not wanting to wake up from a dream about a lover.”

The music video for the track will drop along with the album and music video for “Darling” at 6 p.m. KST on August 16.

Source (1)

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Raises Hype With New MV Teaser For “Wake Me Up”

Updated August 15 KST:

Taeyang has released a new MV teaser for his upcoming track “Wake Me Up”!

Check out the teaser video below:

Taeyang has also dropped his solo comeback album track list. The singer released his “White Night” track details in a video, so fans can listen to snippets of each track! The tracks include title track “Darling,” “Wake Me Up,” “Ride,” “Amazin’,” “Empty Road,” “Naked,” “Tonight,” and “White Night.”

Check it out below!

Updated August 14 KST:

With only two days left until his solo comeback, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a music video teaser for his title track “Darling”! The teaser features snippets of the singer in a variety of locations including some breathtaking views. Check it out below!

Updated August 11 KST:

A teaser has been unveiled for another track on BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s upcoming album!

After previously revealing “Darling” as the title track, the new image shares information on the sub-title track “Wake Me Up.” It is written by The Black Label producers Kush, Joe Rhee, and R. Tee, with Kush and Joe Rhee also participating in the lyrics.

Taeyang commented on the track, “It is a song that can maximally show new vocal colors. I liked everything about it from the concept to the end result. ‘Wake Me Up’ tells the story of not wanting to wake up from a dream about a lover.”

The music video for the track will drop along with the album and music video for “Darling” at 6 p.m. KST on August 16.

Source (1)

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Unveils Intro Film For Upcoming Comeback With “White Night”

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music here!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!


Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Counts Down To Official Solo Comeback With “White Night”

Updated August 16 KST:

Ahead of his official solo comeback, YG has dropped a comeback counter image for Taeyang! You can watch it count down live on YG’s site.

Updated August 15 KST:

Taeyang has released a new MV teaser for his upcoming track “Wake Me Up”!

Check out the teaser video below:

Taeyang has also dropped his solo comeback album track list. The singer released his “White Night” track details in a video, so fans can listen to snippets of each track! The tracks include title track “Darling,” “Wake Me Up,” “Ride,” “Amazin’,” “Empty Road,” “Naked,” “Tonight,” and “White Night.”

Check it out below!

Updated August 14 KST:

With only two days left until his solo comeback, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a music video teaser for his title track “Darling”! The teaser features snippets of the singer in a variety of locations including some breathtaking views. Check it out below!

Updated August 11 KST:

A teaser has been unveiled for another track on BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s upcoming album!

After previously revealing “Darling” as the title track, the new image shares information on the sub-title track “Wake Me Up.” It is written by The Black Label producers Kush, Joe Rhee, and R. Tee, with Kush and Joe Rhee also participating in the lyrics.

Taeyang commented on the track, “It is a song that can maximally show new vocal colors. I liked everything about it from the concept to the end result. ‘Wake Me Up’ tells the story of not wanting to wake up from a dream about a lover.”

The music video for the track will drop along with the album and music video for “Darling” at 6 p.m. KST on August 16.

Source (1)

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals Solo Comeback Title Track Details

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Reveals Details For Sub-Title Track Of Upcoming Album

Updated August 11 KST:

A teaser has been unveiled for another track on BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s upcoming album!

After previously revealing “Darling” as the title track, the new image shares information on the sub-title track “Wake Me Up.” It is written by The Black Label producers Kush, Joe Rhee, and R. Tee, with Kush and Joe Rhee also participating in the lyrics.

Taeyang commented on the track, “It is a song that can maximally show new vocal colors. I liked everything about it from the concept to the end result. ‘Wake Me Up’ tells the story of not wanting to wake up from a dream about a lover.”

The music video for the track will drop along with the album and music video for “Darling” at 6 p.m. KST on August 16.

Source (1)

Updated August 10 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser for his solo comeback revealing his title track as “Darling.” The teaser reveals that resident YG producer Teddy is behind the track along with 8!, Choice37, FutureBounce, and Seo Won Jin.

“Darling” is described as a song emphasizing the sadness involved in a breakup. Furthermore, the music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Alaska.

Stay tuned for more updates until his comeback on August 16!

Updated August 9 KST:

With a week left until his album release, Taeyang has dropped an intro film for his comeback.

Check out the cinematic clip with a preview of the music below!

Original Article:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang is making his long-awaited solo comeback!

On August 7 at 10 a.m. KST, YG Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for his upcoming return with “White Night.”

The image reveals that his new album will drop on August 16. As announced previously, he will be coming back with double title tracks.

Check out his teaser photo below!



Source: Soompi


Here’s what each BIGBANG member looks like shirtless

If you’ve never seen BIGBANG’s bulging pecs and impressive physiques, now’s your chance!

Check out these 10 unforgettable moments when the BIGBANG members went shirtless!

1. TOP playing strip poker

2. Seungri getting pumped up

3. TOP bares it all after years and years of keeping fans in suspense

4. G-Dragon can be shy about his nipples at times

5.But he can also be an agressive shirtless beast at other times!

6. Seugri loves showing off his abs to the ladies

7. Daesung is fed up after being in a time-out for a week

8. Daesung breaks free and runs shirtless through the halls of YG

9. Taeyang is hotter than the sun

10. That physique just blows my mind!

Source: Koreaboo

Dong Hyun Bae Opens Up About The Pressure Of Being Taeyang’s Brother

Actor Dong Hyun Bae, Taeyang’s older brother, recently did an interview in which he shared about his famous brother and his role in the recent drama “Greatest One-Shot.”

In the interview, he said that he tries to be natural wherever he goes, but because Taeyang is his younger brother, he can’t cause trouble and so he becomes cautious about his attitude. He laughed and said, “When people ask if I’m Taeyang’s older brother, I end up unconsciously fixing my posture.” He then explained, “My younger brother has already succeeded but I’m still struggling. As the eldest son, I am sorry that my younger brother is doing things that I’m supposed to be doing.”

Dong Hyun Bae then spoke about his role in the KBS variety-drama “Greatest One-Shot,” in which he played the part of MC Drill, a trainee with stage fright. He revealed that he received the script at the audition, and that when he first heard the name MC Drill, he thought the character had hip-hop mania. He said, “I thought he was a character that you shouldn’t mess with and that he was unique with his own swag.”

Dong Hyun Bae concluded the interview by stating that his goals for next year are to grow a little more as well as gain more interest as an actor.

Source (1)


Source: Soompi