BIGBANG kicked off “Japan tour” that will draw about 800,000 fans… Writing “unprecedented records” for three years in a row”

  
[OSEN=박소영 기자] BIGBANG kicked off their world tour at Tokyo Dome on the 12 this month. BIGBANG is the first-ever foreign artist who holds Tokyo dome tour for three years in a row.

BIGBANG’s Japan dome tour that has been kicked off one year after last year’s one was filled with the high energy of 55,000 people of audience from even before the beginning of the concert. When the hall was darkened, an opening video like a blockbuster movie was played, and then BIGBANG appeared on the stage, the concert began in earnest with explosive acclamation from the audience.

BIGBANG captivated local fans by performing “BANG BANG BANG”, “LOSER”, “IF YOU” and other songs of “MADE SERIES” that was released from May to August this year, as well as their all-time hits like “FANTASTIC BABY”, “BAD BOY”, etc.

BIGBANG also talked about their new album to be released in Japan, saying, “The MADE album will be released soon. Enjoy our concert now and then please look forward to our album!”

“MADE SERIRES”, a new album to be released by BIGBANG in Japan, will include the eight songs that have been released in Korea this year. The date of the album’s release is February 3, next year. Before that, DAESUNG will release “Encore!! 3D Tour ‘D-LITE DLive D’slove” of his Japan tour that drew 100,000 fans for two years in a row for the first-ever time for a Korean solo artist, on January 27 next year.

Beginning from the Tokyo Dome concert held on the 12 this month, BIGBANG will have Tokyo Dome concert from the 13 to 15. Then, BIGBANG will continue with their Japan dome tour that will draw 801,000 fans to 16 concerts in total four cities, including the concert at Kyocera Dome in Osaka from the 20 to 22 this month, at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka from the 28 to 29 this month, at Nagoya Dome from the 5 to 6 in December this year, at Kyocera Dome in Osaka again from the 9 to 11 in January, 2016, and then at Yafuoku dome in Fukuoka again for February 6 and 7 next year.

BIGBANG has been carrying out the largest world concert tour ever for any Korean singer, which gives 70 concerts in 15 countries around the world, drawing more than 1.4 million fans.

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Source: YG Life

Yang Hyun Suk and Mnet Reps Meet to Discuss Attendance of BIGBANG and iKON at the 2015 MAMA

Yang Hyun Suk and Mnet Reps Meet to Discuss Attendance of BIGBANG and iKON at the 2015 MAMA

With the 2015 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) about two weeks away, there still isn’t any confirmation of YG Entertainment‘s artists attending the show, but it looks like now there might be some hope, maybe.

YG Entertainment artists like BIGBANG have been a large presence at the yearly awards show for the past few years, which would make their absence conspicuous, especially since BIGBANG has been very active this year with their successful “MADE” album.

Earlier in October, YG Entertainment had voiced their surprise at not being approached by Mnet about attending the 2015 MAMA. Usually two-months advance notice is needed to prepare for a performance for a large show like this, and YG was concerned that Mnet wasn’t talking to them. Before that, there had been tension between YG and Mnet, due to the exclusion of iKON from the “M!Countdown” music chart.

With only two weeks left, one could have safely assumed that YG’s artists wouldn’t be attending the MAMA, especially with BIGBANG busy with their Japanese Dome tour and iKON scheduled to film a music video in early December. But some hope remains with YG and Mnet confirming that YG head, Yang Hyun Suk, met with Mnet reps recently, to discuss BIGBANG and iKON’s attendance. Both sides are being cautious, however, with YG saying the scheduling will be difficult and Mnet asking the public to wait for second round announcement of attendees.

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Watch BIGBANG's Explosive Trailer for 'Made 2015 Concert' Film

K-pop titans BIGBANG have captured their 2015 Made World Tour on camera, with BIGBANG:


Made 2015 Concert debuting on site DramaFever on November 11th. Watch the trailer above.
In the brief, fast-paced trailer, the group showcase the intricate production behind their latest tour. From the complicated choreography to elaborate sets, the trailer previews how the film will capture the immersive experience of the K-pop band's colorful show. 

The concert film will be the first fully original production for DramaFever, a site that streams international TV series and movies. It will be available to all users for free, though a sneak peek is now available for premium users.

Mark Haney, the director behind shows for Rihanna and Britney Spears, helmed the production for BIGBANG. The film will explore the tour both onstage and off, showing the hefty production that filled massive venues like Madison Square Garden.

"The ability for music to cross barriers and transcend culture is undeniable," DramaFever president Suk Park said in a statement. "It's one of the reasons K-pop has become a global phenomenon. As one of the biggest and most unique acts, BIGBANG has set itself apart as the vanguard of the genre. This is why BIGBANG: Made 2015 Concert is our first foray into original programming."

DramaFever currently features a primer on the boy band, comprised of members G-Dragon, T.O.P., Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri. Episodes of the documentary BIGBANG: The Beginning about the band's roots are now available to stream on DramaFever.

BIGBANG formed in 2006, though their 2015 LP Made is the group's first album in three years. The Made World Tour was the boy band's second world tour and launched in April. They're currently on its final leg in Asia and will wrap up the trek in February.

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BIGBANG Says “Fans mean everything to us” upon Receiving Melon Netizens’ Pick Award


[??????=??? ??] BIGBANG was awarded Melon Music’s Netizens’ Pick award.

On November 7, the 7th Melon Music Awards took place at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium in Bangi-dong, Seoul.

The nominees for the Netizens’ Pick award were Beast, BIGBANG, SHINee, Girls’ Generation, and EXO. BIGBANG became the winner of the award.

SEUNGRI gave a humorous acceptance speech by saying, “This is an award given by our fans. We are thankful to our fans, who are always so supportive. I hope that our fans always remain the way they are right now, bright and cheerful and active voters. Thank you. Fans mean everything to us.”

Meanwhile, Apink, BIGBANG, EXO, San E, Zion.T, SHINee, Girls’ Generation, Sistar, Toy, and Hyukoh were chosen as the awardees of the Top10 Awards through an online vote. Seo Gang Jun, Kim So Hyun, Kim Shin Young, and Irene of Red Velvet were the emcees of the award ceremony.

The award ceremony was broadcasted live worldwide on MBC Music, MBC Everyone, MBC Queen, Youtube channel Wonder K, China’s biggest video site Youku, and Hong Kong’s music site MOOV.

2015. 11. 7.
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G-Dragon, Taeyang, CL, Tiffany, and Others Gather at Phiaton Launch Party

G-Dragon, Taeyang, CL, Tiffany, and Others Gather at Phiaton Launch Party
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Teddy kicked off the launch of his collaboration with audio brand Phiaton yesterday with a party at 10 Corso Como in Seoul.

YG artists G-Dragon, Taeyang, Dara, CL, and Song Mino attended the party in support, while band Hyukoh provided entertainment. Celebrities such asSISTAR‘s Bora and Dasom, Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany, and Zion.T were spotted as well.

Phiaton x Teddy headphones retail for 250,000 won (approximately $220) and are currently on sale.

Check out pictures from the launch party below!

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BIGBANG Gets Burgers and Sandwiches Made in Their Honor

BIGBANG Gets Burgers and Sandwiches Made in Their Honor

BIGBANG is getting their very own limited edition burger!

If you live in Tokyo, you might be able to get a taste of “BIGBANG burgers.” This event will happen at a handmade hamburger store in Tokyo, between November 6 and November 16.

The BIGBANG burger consists of a hamburger (or a sandwich) where the name of the group on the bun (or bread), along with a paper bag and a cupholder, also with BIGBANG written on them.

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The price is about 500 yen (approximately $4) for a drink, 700 yen (approximately $5.60) for a sandwich, and 1500 yen (approximately $12) for a combo menu. To be able to get your hands on one of these, you need to first become a member of the store, then try to make a reservation, which will be based on a raffle which you can enter once a day. All of these are only possible on a smartphone, so beware!

Even if you are not lucky in the draw, you might still be able to get it, if one of the winners cancels. In that case, you will be able to make a reservation on the day of.

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CL and Taeyang make a fashion statement at 'Teddy x Phiaton' event

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2NE1's CL and BIGBANG's Taeyang made a statement at a recent event for 'Teddy x Phiaton', a collaboration between YG Entertainment producer Teddy and the brand Phiaton for special edition headphones. 

It looks like CL and Taeyang attended the showcase event to show Teddy some support, and they made fashion statements as expected of YG artists. Both idol stars look sleek and chic in all-black outfits with CL showing a little bit of cleavage. 

As previously mentioned, the set of stylish headphones made a splash when both G-Dragon and T.O.P were spotted wearing a set on MBC's 2015 'Infinity Challenge' music special.

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G-Dragon Praised by European Scholars

G-Dragon Praised by European Scholars

The Hallyu International Conference is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for two days, between November 3 and 4. Some 200 scholars around the world analyzed Hallyu, including K-pop and K-dramas, but other scholars researched Korean street fashion, indie music, and non-mainstream movies.

Dr. Ute Fendler of University of Bayreuth started a presentation by showing G-Dragon‘s music video. The professor said, “G-Dragon doesn’t make his video just to look cool. You also need to look at his creativity, or the depth of his understanding in humanities. European music videos cannot compare his.” The professor praised G-Dragon, saying, “You can tell that he understands the mythology and history of Western culture, but his music videos remain oddly Korean.”

The professor also criticized viewers of his music videos and commented, “However, I don’t think many Koreans pick up on the depth of his work.”

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T.O.P and Ueno Juri's new web drama Secret Message is coming to DramaFever!

Drama Fever will start airing ENG SUBBED Episodes of the Secret Message from November 7th, 2015 onwards.


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BIGBANG's T.O.P is back in a new web drama co-starring Japanese actress Ueno Juri. Secret Message is about a Korean man and a Japanese woman who are scarred by love but find solace in each other, and it's coming soon to DramaFever! 

Synopsis 

Woo Hyun (T.O.P) is a unique person who has painful memories of his first love but still believes in romance.  Haruka (Juri Ueno) also has a painful past but is searching for love and healing. The couple find new love together after overcoming past painful memories. 

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T.O.P has been recognized for his acting skills in Iris and Tazza 2, as well as for his membership in the hugely popular K-pop group BIGBANG, and Juri Ueno is one of the most popular female stars in Japan because of her starring role in Nodame Cantabile. The web drama is expected to be a huge hit in Asia due to the collaboration between Korea and Japan.

The drama also stars Yoo In Na, Lee Jae Yoon, Shin Won Ho, and Kim Kang Hyun.



Secret Message will have 18 episodes that are 10 minutes long and will premiere on DramaFever this Saturday, November 7 with the first three episodes.

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BIGBANG stages performance of “SOBER” and “IF YOU” for the first time at 2015 MMA


[??????=??? ??] BIGBANG who has confirmed their performance at the “2015 Melon Music Awards” (“MMA”) is now preparing for a special performance that has never been unveiled on TV so far.

BIGBANG announced that they will present the performance of “SOBER” and “IF YOU” for the first time at this year’s Melon Music Awards, to complete their “MADE” series with music fans.

Notably, for the performance of “SOBER” that enjoyed big popularity taking the No.1 in TV music shows even without BIGBANG’s TV appearance, DAESUNG will stage his special drum performance, to further lift up the atmosphere of the MMA.

The performance of “IF YOU” will give fans new and special feelings, with the sophisticated and tender emotions of the ballad expressed in BIGBANG’s unique color.

YG insiders said, “BIGBANG is now working on fancier performance of ‘LOSER’ and ‘BANG BANG BANG’ and another song in secret. The members are doing their best more than ever despite busy schedules, to present the best performances based on their flagship bold and trendy production.”

“2015 Melon Music Awards” that will present high-quality performances by the stars who shone Korea’s music scene this year will be held on November 7 at the Olympic Gymnastics Hall. The awards will be live-broadcasted on Melon, MBC Music, MBC every1, MBC Queen, 1theK’s YouTube channel in Korea, as well as globally on China’s biggest video-streaming website Youku, Tudou, and Hong Kong’s music-streaming website MOOV, to vividly convey the excitement of the awards to fans around the world.

2015. 11. 3.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/57292?lang=en