Popular EDM duo The Chainsmokers picked BIGBANG and CL as their favorite K-Pop acts.

The Chainsmokers recently held an interview with Korean media following the release of their first full album “Memories…Do Not Open”and the duo talked about their love of K-Pop.

They first talked about how much they listen to it and their favorite artists, saying,

“We really do listen to K-Pop a lot. It seems like really great music. Our favorite artists are BIGBANG and CL.”

— The Chainsmokers

They also expressed interest in potentially collaborating with a K-Pop artist in the future.

“We want to work and collaborate with a K-Pop artist that shares the same visions that we have. We’re just waiting for the best timing for that.”

— The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers visited Korea in 2015 for the EDM festival Global Gathering Korea. They expressed their wishes to return to Korea to perform, saying,

“We really want to be able to see our Korean fans again sometime in the near future. We really want to show you the best performances.”

— The Chainsmokers

The duo closed out the interview by talking about their group name, The Chainsmokers, mentioning that neither of them smokes and joked that they should have chosen a different group name.

Source: Yonhap via Koreaboo

WINNER members talked about BigBang and the band’s contribution to the company. Adding on, they also opened up about their rumored rivalry with their fellow group, iKon. Not to mention, it seems like there will be another new girl group in YG after Black Pink’s launch and they are branded as “Future 2ne1”.

According to a report from All Kpop, WINNER members opened up about BigBang and the pressure on continuing the legacy of their seniors. In an interview with Ten Asia, Kang Seung Yoon (leader and lead vocalist) revealed his thoughts when asked about their sunbaes. Meanwhile, Lee Seung Hoon (lead rapper) talked about how big the 5-membered group’s contribution to YG Entertainment’s new building.

As per the aforementioned site, one of WINNER members Kang Seung Hoon admits that they are still lacking so it is impossible for them to “fill the emptiness” or the absence of their sunbaenims, BigBang. For starters, WINNER is usually branded as the next big boy band in YG. Now, since their seniors will not be able to promote as 5 members this year due to military service, the pressure is on for WINNER.

However, Kang Seung Yoon pointed out that instead of stepping into the light of BigBang, what is important now is to build WINNER’s own music. In addition, their goal is to become a “group with continuous growth” like their seniors. For Seung Yoon, it is WINNER members responsibility to make the right decision.

Moreover, as for Lee Seung Hoon, he pointed out the contribution of BigBang to YG’s new building. It is not an exaggeration, says the singer, to acknowledge that their seniors built it. As for WINNER members, he jokingly noted that they will work hard for the welfare of YG’s employees.

Meanwhile, when asked about their rumored rivalry with iKon, Lee Seung Hoon thinks that it would be great to compete with the group. Clearly, in his answer, the rivalry issues between WINNER members and iKon are not true as he noted that both groups have different genres. Not to mention, he even gave positive feedback about iKon’s new song.

On the other hand, it seems like WINNER members and Black Pink will have another junior girl group. A photo of the possible members of the so-called “Future 2NE1” surfaced on the internet, Koreaboo reported. They have been training for years in YGE and many are convinced that they will soon debut. The possible members are Park Sooyoung, Jinny Park, Lee Chaeyang, Moon Sua, and Im Sua. Check out their dance practice below.

Source: Koreaportal

Following the news of his upcoming film, new explosive movie posters and intense climatic still images were released featuring BIGBANG member T.O.P for his Chinese-German action thriller film ‘Out of Control.’
Directed by Axel Sand and Richard Lin, ‘Out of Control’ follows the story of a Chinese movie star (Cecilia Chung) who happens to meet a skilled Korean Interpol agent (T.O.P) while in Germany and winds up in a conspiracy. The movie was scheduled to be released in December 2016 but hasn’t been released yet. There is no information on when the movie will open in theaters.

Check out the posters and still images below!

Source: AllKPop

If you thought that the idols of YG kept things wild and crazy, you might want to think again!

On April 3, Korean media outlet Daily Sports released an interview with 2NE1 member Sandara Park, where she discussed her current solo activities and shared funny anecdotes from her career thus far.

During one part of the interview, she mentioned her close friendship with veteran girl group S.E.S., whom she recently met at a wedding.

“It’s common knowledge that I’m a huge Fin.K.L fan, but I recently became close with the members of S.E.S.,” she began, adding that being a friend of theirs is like a dream. “We don’t have much of an age difference, but they debuted much earlier, so I grew up watching them.”

At that point, Sandara Park admitted that she still gets a little nervous when she’s around them, which prompted the interviewer to ask if all of her label mates were that way. The idol agreed, revealing that they were all quite bashful.

“Except for BIGBANG’s Seungri, all of us are shy in front of strangers,” she explained with a laugh. “YG artists always stand together in our own corner. But I’m trying to put in the effort to change, and I’m seeing a whole world I didn’t know [back when I was shy]. I’m getting to know some SM artists. It’s awesome.”

Meanwhile, Sandara Park will appear in her first leading role for “One Step,” the South Korea remake of “Begin Again.” The film, which costars actor Han Jae Suk, is set to premiere on April 6.

Source (1) via Soompi

After BIGBANG T.O.P was officially off to carry out military service, VIP (fans of BIGBANG) was in concern for deeming they will not get to m for a long time. As of now, fans do not need to feel restless since the other four members apparently decide to give out their music respectively. A couple of days ago, BIGBANG Daesung has started such step by releasing a mini album.

BIGBANG Daesung issued a Japanese mini album “D-Day” on March 28. According to Soompi, shortly after the release, it immediately climbed its way up on Japan iTunes chart. At the same time, this album managed to take the first place in album charts on Mora and Mu-mo. Promptly, the title song “D-Day” also won the top spot within the real-time single chart for the same digital music service.

This Japanese second album of BIGBANG Daesung which consists of seven tracks is produced by Motohiro Hata, Ikimono-Gakari’s Yoshiko Mizuno, and Ayaka. Thus as well, Daesung also directly involved in wrapping up this project. Moreover, “D-Day” album features the more mature side of the “Look At Me, Gwisoon” singer. Accordingly, fans can expect him pulling off sexiness for the seven songs.

Upon issuing this album, BIGBANG Daesung is flooded by his big fans’ support. Per AllKpop, his fans in Korea casted their support on Twitter by bringing upward hashtag for Daesung to trending topic. On top of that, the global fans were all also glad for this happy news. They then jointly carry on to sign #D-Day on their Twitter post that day.

Coming after this happy occasion, BIGBANG Daesung will hold “D-LITE Japan Dome Tour 2017”. This occasion marks Daesung as the second Korean singer, following fellow member G-Dragon, to put up a dome tour. The BIGBANG singer will kick off the tour on Apr. 15 and 16 at the Seibu Prince Dome. Furthermore, he will move on to other three domes located in two cities. It is noted, this Japanese tour raised by approximately 200,000 fans.

Source: MStarsNews