BIGBANG’s “MADE”, the heart of 2015’s Korean music scene

BIGBANG’s “MADE”, the heart of 2015’s Korean music scene [YG Attack in Fall]


[OSEN=??? ??] Could anyone talk about the Korean music scene in 2015 without mentioning this team? BIGBANG has enjoyed bigger-than-ever popularity this year, than any time since their debut. BIGBANG is achieving “long-run” at the top of music charts for four months by releasing total eight new songs from May until now, in a unique project titled “MADE SERIES”.

BIGBANG has released total eight songs from May until August, two songs for every month. From “LOSER” and “BAE BAE” that created sensation upon their release in May, to “BANG BANG BANG” and “WE LIKE 2 PARTY” released in June, “IF YOU” and “SOBER” released in July, and “ZUTTER” and “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” released in August, all the songs drew big popularity during the entire summer season, echoing everywhere people are gathered.

The wind of BIGBANG’s “MADE” that began to blow from mid-2015 was really like hurricane. In early June and July, girl groups were thought to sweep the music scene, but it was BIGBANG that actually dominated charts. Of course girl groups achieved some success, but it was BIGBANG’s new songs that showed bigger influence and power on charts.

“LOSER” and “BAE BAE” dominated music charts for entire May. Notably, these two songs were taken down the charts by Zion.T and IU twenty days after their release, but climbed up the charts soon again to top the charts including Korea’s biggest Melon. Plus, they earned ten crowns for a month in music shows of different TV channels, setting good record on charts and on TV as well.

“A”, the second album of “MADE SERIES” continued with the popularity of “M”. The popularity of “BANG BANG BANG” even went beyond Korea, to prove BIGBANG’s popularity in foreign countries. The song was selected as the “most-watched K-pop music video in June” by American Billboard, based on the number of views on YouTube. Such a record indicates that the music video of “BANG BANG BANG” earned the largest number of “views” around the world, including in the United States. Plus, “BANG BANG BANG” proved BIGBANG’s global popularity once again by taking the No.1 on “This year’s summer song” vote carried out by MTV IGGY on music fans around the world.

Album “D”’s popularity was nothing less. “IF YOU” that was praised by YG Entertainment’s head producer YANG HYUN SUK as his “personal favorite” was a ballad which fully expressed the sentiment of the lyrics by minimizing the use of instruments. The song drew big popularity as a song sung by all the five members, and soaked this summer’s music charts which had been taken by dynamic summer songs with “tears”. Upon the release of album “D”, both of “IF YOU” and “SOBER” swept all the No.1 and No.2 places on eight major music-streaming websites in Korea. In addition, “D” topped the iTunes single chart of 16 countries including Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It also took the 4th place on the iTunes chart of the Unites States, the birthplace of pop music, and the 22nd place in the U.K., to set a successful record once again.   

“E” was an album that not only set a good record on charts but also showed BIGBANG’s passion and energy for their world tour and TV entertainment. By the time of the album’s release, BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON and TAEYANG were in the last phase of preparing for the music festival of TV show “The Infinite Challenge”. BIGBANG’s world tour continued in August, too, so the members were carrying out hectic schedule of 70 concerts for the world tour in 15 countries including China, the U.S., and Canada. Because of such circumstance, the release of the last album of “MADE SEIRES” that had originally been scheduled of September was delayed, to make fans feel sad.

During the entire year of 2015, BIGBANG wrote new history in Korea’s music scene. Release of good songs loved by the public during such a long period of time is not something that anyone can do, which proves the real power and potential of this idol group who celebrates their 10th anniversary of debut this year. Music fans are showing high expectations for how BIGBANG who have excited the music scene of 2015 will complete “MADE SEIRES”. 

2015. 8. 25.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54671?lang=en

IU, BIGBANG, and Girls’ Generation Songs Used in Propaganda Broadcasts to North Korea

IU, BIGBANG, and Girls’ Generation Songs Used in Propaganda Broadcasts to North Korea

South Korea has been broadcasting its cross-border propaganda to North Korean amid high tension between the two nations since earlier this month when landmines went off in the DMZ and maimed soldiers on border patrol. The tension has gotten even higher after an exchange of fire this past Thursday.

The cross-border propaganda broadcasts from South Korea to the North have started again after a 11-year hiatus. They are generally deemed to be part of psychological warfare.

It became known on August 24 local time, that K-pop songs were being broadcast as part of the broadcast; namely IU‘s “Heart,” BIGBANG‘s “Bang Bang Bang,” Girls’ Generation‘s “Genie,” and veteran singer No Sa Yeon‘s “Meeting.”

The cross-border propaganda is broadcast about eight hours per day at 11 locations, but not all around the same time. News about South Korea’s progress and North Korea’s “true state” is also included in the broadcasts.

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MV of BIGBANG’s “BANG BANG BANG” surpassed 50mn views following “LOSER”


[OSEN=??? ??] The music video of “BANG BANG BANG”, group BIGBANG’s new song for June, has surpassed 50 million views on YouTube.

As of August 24 at 8am, the music video of “BANG BANG BANG” surpassed 50 million views, recording 50,118,630 views on YouTube. The record was set within two months and 24 days from its released on June 1. That was the second record of 50 million views in “MADE SERIES”, following the same record of “LOSER”’s music video that surpassed the 50 million mark on the 2 of this month.

“BANG BANG BANG” was included in “MADE SERIES”’s second album “A” and it enjoyed a big popularity with its exciting beat and sound that fit the summer season, sweeping top places on music charts upon its release. The music video of the song also drew a lot of attention for its fancy and sensual visual and BIGBANG members’ dynamic but confortable performance. On the 21 last month, the video was selected as June’s most-watched K-pop music video in America and the world on YouTube by Billboard, proving BIGBANG’s global popularity.

With such continuous popularity of “MADE SERIES”, BIGBANG has been carrying out world tour in which they meet fans around the world. On August 4 at 9am, the performance of “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” and making video of the Chengdu concert of “BIGBANG 2015 WORLD TOUR MADE” was unveiled. The video was released on NAVER TV CAST to vividly show BIGBANG’s performances staged at Chengdu Sports Center in China on August 14. Notably, the making video is all the more eye-catching, as the scene of fans celebrating G-DRAGON’s birthday – August 18 – with “Happy GDAY” slogan and the members singing happy birthday song with fans is included.

Notably, the concert held jointly by YG, “LIVE NATION”, and “STAR GROUP” drew 30,000 fans, setting the record of highest-ever number of audience and ticket sale volume in Chengdu. Before that, BIGBANG’s Shanghai tour held from June 19 to 21 set the record of the first-ever three consecutive concerts by a K-pop singer in China.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG took the No.1 in SBS “INKIGAYO” with “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” on the 23, for two weeks in a row. BIGBANG is also sweeping other music shows, taking the No.1 with GD&TOP’s “ZUTTER” in Mnet “M-Countdown” on the 20, with “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” in MBC “Show Music Center” for two consecutive weeks, and in KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” on the 22.

2015. 8. 24.
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SONG MIN HO & TAEYANG Sweeps 8 Charts with “FEAR” Demonstrating Show Me The Money 4’s Power


[OSEN=??? ??] SONG MIN HO of WINNER rocks the charts with the help of BIGBANG’s TAEYANG.

The song that SONG MIN HO and TAEYANG performed for the semifinals of Mnet’s Show Me The Money 4 broadcasted on August 21, the name of which is “FEAR”, took the No. 1 spot on Korea’s 8 major charts (Melon, Mnet, Bugs Music, Olleh Music, Soribada, Genie, Naver Music, and Monkey3 ) as of 7 AM on August 22.

With “FEAR”, SONG MIN HO won over Black Nut in the semifinals and made it to the final round. Black Nut performed “I Can Do” with Jessi, and the song is currently at second place on seven major charts including Melon.

“FEAR” is a rap song about the feelings and worries that SONG MIN HO had when he was being criticized.

Meanwhile, along with the songs of SONG MIN HO and Black Nut, SG Wannabe’s “Love You”, Incredible & TABLO & GINUSEAN’s “OPPA’S CAR” and BIGABANG’s “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” are also high up on the charts on August 22.

2015. 8. 22.
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GD Promises to Participate in Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival Again Like an Add-on


[?????=??? ??] Whangtaeji enthralled the audience at the Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival.

The 2015 Yongdong Highway Music Festival of Infinite Challenge was aired on August 22.

First up on the stage was Whangtaeji, the name given to the team of Kwanghee, GD, and TAEYANG, performing “MAPSOSA.” TAEYANG was determined to make their performance great and said, “We’re the first ones to go up on the stage, but our performance will be so great that it will be like the finale.” Kwanghee had his hair dyed blonde for the stage and he showed better chemistry with TAEYANG and GD than expected. The teamwork between the three made the “MAPSOSA” performance fabulous.

Kwanghee couldn’t help but show how excited he was in the interview after their performance. When asked if he is willing to perform with Kwanghee again, GD answered, “I’m going to participate in the music festival again. I’ll be like an add-on. I’m going to do it again, but I’ve already done it with Kwanghee so I think it might be better to do it with another Inifinite Challenge member.” After hesitating for a moment, GD asked Kwanghee, “Do you want to do it with me again?” and Kwanghee answered, “Sure!”

Then, GD chose Kwanghee over Park Myeong-su and Jeong Hyeong-don as his favorite partner at the music festival and made Kwanghee happy.

2015. 8. 22.
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All Songs at Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival Rank High on the Charts with Hwangtaiji’s “MAPSOSA” Topping Eight


[OSEN=??? ??] The songs of Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival are sweeping the charts yet again.

The Infinite Challenge, MBC’s variety show, released the songs of its 2015 Youngdong Highway Music Festival right after it was aired on August 22. Whangtaiji’s “MAPSOSA” went up high on the charts as soon as it was released, and in just two hours at 9 PM, the song took the No. 1 spot on the charts of Korea’ eight major music streaming sites – Genie, Bugs Music, Soribada, Olleh Music, Naver Music, Mnet, and Monkey3.

“MAPSOSA” is about the close friendship between Kwanghee, GD, and TAEYANG, who were all born in 1988. Whangtaiji was the first to go up on the stage at the music festival, but they wowed the audience with their dynamic performance.

Following right behind Whangtaiji’s “MAPSOSA”, all the songs of Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival are high up on the charts with Park Myeong-su & IU’s “Leon” ranking second, Haha & Zion.T’s “Sponser” third, Jeong Hyeong-don & Band Hyukoh’s “Great Hut” fourth, Yoo Jae-suk & JYP’s I’m So Sexy fifth, and Jeong Jun-ha & Yoon Sang “My Life” ranking sixth on the charts.

The 2015 Yongdong Highway Music Festival of the Infinite Challenge was successfully held at the ski-jump ramp in Pyongchang, Ganwon Province on August 13. Yoo Jae-suk & JYP, Park Myeong-su & IU, Jeong Jun-ha & Yoon Sang, Haha & Zion.T, Jeong Hyeong-don & Band Hyukoh, and Kwanghee & GD & TAEYANG formed teams to perform at the festival.

2015. 8. 22.
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From Inifinite Challenge to Show Me The 4, YG’s Music Selling Power is Indeed “mapsosa”

[Oh!Ssen Focus] From Inifinite Challenge to Show Me The 4, YG’s Music Selling Power is Indeed “mapsosa” (an exclamation of surprise in Korean)



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[OSEN=??? ??] It is “mapsosa” indeed. The songs made for the Music Festival of MBC’s Infinite Challenge are sweeping the charts once again. On top of this, the songs of Mnet’s Show Me The Money 4 have been high on the charts for quite a while now. YG Entertainment is at the center of this latest trend on the charts.

The songs of Infinite Challenge’s Yongdong Highway Music Festival were officially released right after the festival was aired on August 22. Upon release, they are rocking major Korean charts such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs Music. “MAPSOSA” by Whangtaiji (Kwanghee & GD & TAEYANG) is competing with Park Myeong-su & IU’s “Leon” for the No. 1 spot.

“MAPSOSA” is an upbeat hip hop song made by Teddy – a producer at YG Entertainment – and GD. It is about the close friendship between the three members of Whangtaiji, who are all of the same age born in 1988. “MAPSOSA” is the hook part of this addictive song, and it catches the ear of the listener and lifts up the mood.

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BIGBANG is surely doing well at Infinite Challenge’s Music Festival, and so is SONG MIN HO on Show Me The Money 4. At the semifinals aired on August 21, SONG MIN HO was put up against Black Nut, and he performed “FEAR” on the stage with the help of TAEYANG for the vocal part.

“FEAR” is about the feelings that SONG MIN HO had during the past six years after he stepped foot in the music business.  It touched the hearts of the fans even more since it was the first time that SONG MIN HO frankly expressed his innermost feelings in front of the fans.

Until now, all the songs of YG Entertainment musicians, from “senior” artists such as BIGBANG, GINUSEAN, EPIK HIGH to “junior” artist such as WINNER, LEE HI, AKMU, and 2NE1, gained much popularity. This year is not an exception. BIGBANG has been sweeping the charts with their singles released every month and their songs made for variety shows.

YG Entertainment certainly has great music selling power.

2015. 8. 23.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54595?lang=en

BIGBANG & EPIK HIGH’s Performance at A-Nation Festival Was Great Success Enthralling 55,000 Japanese Fans



[????=??? ??] BIGBANG and EPIK HIGH rocked Japan with their performances.

On August 22, BIGBANG and EPIK HIGH performed at the A-Nation festival organized by Avex Group and held at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, capturing the hearts of 55,000 Japanese fans. It was EPIK HIGH’s first time to perform at the A-Nation festival. BIGBANG has participated in the festival for the second year in a row as the headliner.

EPIK HIGH kicked off their performance with their “BORN HATER” song and continued to sing their hit songs such as “FLY” and “LOVE LOVE LOVE.” Their finale song was “DON’T HATE ME.” Together with their SUMMER SONIC 2015 concert recently held in Tokyo and Osaka, EPIK HIGH’s performance at the A-Nation festival left a strong impression on Japanese fans.

BIGBANG did the finale stage for the festival. This was the third time for BIGBANG to participate in the A-Nation festival and the second time as the headliner. BIGBANG kicked off their performance with “BANG BANG BANG” from their “MADE” album. After that, they sang their recent and old hit songs such as “LOSER” to “WE LIKE 2 PARTY”, “BAE BAE”, “SOBER”, “TONIGHT”, “HANDS UP”, and “FANTASTIC BABY.” They performed 12 songs in just an hour, enthralling the 55,000 fans at the festival.

Starting from November, BIGBANG will be holding their BIGBANG 2015 World Tour ~2016 MADE IN JAPAN. Ending their performance at the A-Nation festival, BIGBANG announced, “Our “MADE” album will be completed soon. See you again in November in our dome tour.” This was good news to the fans that were sorry to ir performance end. BIGBANG is the first foreign artist in history to hold a dome tour in Japan for three years in a row. They will be holding 14 concerts from November until January next year in four cities, and their concerts are expected to draw 701,000 Japanese fans.

BIGBANG’S GD&T.O.P will appear on SBS’s Inkigayo on August 23 and perform “ZUTTER” for their fans in Korea.

2015. 8. 23.
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BIGBANG Kept Their No.1 Place on Inkigayo’s Charts




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[??????=??? ??] BIGBANG topped the charts of Inkigayo yet again.

On SBS’s Inkigayo aired on August 23, BIGBANG became No. 1.

BIGBANG’s “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” won over Wonder Girls’ “I Feel You” and Simon Dominic’s “Simon Dominic” and took the trophy.

T.O.P thanked the fans and YG staff, and GD added, “Inkigayo is the best!” after winning the trophy.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG, Girls Generation, Wonder Girls, Hyuna, SG Wannabe, T-ara, B1A4, Vixx LR, Baechigi, Juniel, Yoo Seung-woo, JJCC, Yun Boon Hong, Eun Gaeun, and Kim So-jung appeared on SBS’s Inkigayo on August 23.

2015. 8. 23.

Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54614?lang=en

Taeyang Did Poorly on the Speed Quiz on “Infinity Challenge” Because of Park Jin Young?

Taeyang Did Poorly on the Speed Quiz on “Infinity Challenge” Because of Park Jin Young?

G-Dragon made a playful complaint on the order of the teams for the “2015 Infinity Challenge Music Festival” on the August 22 episode of “Infinity Challenge.” The order was decided through a speed quiz, for which G-Dragon was absent.

Yoo Jae Suk laughed, saying, “[G-Dragon] must have figured out the order by watching the episode on TV,” and added, “Taeyang was really bad at the speed quiz.”

Taeyang defended himself, saying, “Actually, there was a reason why I performed so badly. Park Jin Young was looking at me, and it was plainly written in his face that he was disappointed in me for not doing well on the speed quiz. It was a look that he has on his face on audition programs, when the contestants are not doing well.”

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