[OSEN=??? ??] The song festival of Infinite Challenge was a rare chance to see what GD is like as a producer. Viewers were able to get a glimpse of GD as a producer, who is so musically talented that he is often referred to as a “celebrity among the celebrities”. His charismatic yet gentle producing style won the hearts of many viewers.

On the August 8 episode of MBC’s Infinite Challenge, GD, TAEYANG and Kwanghee from ZE:A started recording their song “???” for the 2015 music festival. Jokingly calling themselves as “Hwangtaeji”, GD, TAEYANG and Kwanghee received huge responses as little parts of their song were aired on the episode. The song “???” is a classic BIGBANG style music with an exciting and addictive beat. With Kwanghee among them, expectations are high on what kind of a team GD, TAEYANG and Kwanghee will make.

GD’s gentle charisma as a producer grabbed the attention of many viewers. Although Kwanghee kept making mistakes, GD was gentle and encouraged him to go on, but he also gave clear and strict directions at the same time. GD managed to do exactly what he had to do as a producer while trying to make the singer feel comfortable. His soft yet seasoned producing style wowed the viewers.
Although the recording process was only aired for a short time, GD, TAEYANG and Kwanghee working hard as a team raised expectations for the music festival. Viewers were able to see what GD is like not only as a singer but also as a producer. He didn’t try to look cool but the way he focused made him look really sexy. People say that women find men attractive when they are focused on doing their job. GD added his sexy charm to this, sweeping the viewers off their feet.

This is the third time that GD participated in Infinite Challenge’s music festival. He teamed up with Park Myung Soo at first and then Jung Hyung Don. This time, GD is in a team with Kwanghee – the new member of Infinite Challenge. When doing music festivals, GD is not only loved for the songs he makes but also for the sweet yet squabbling “bromance” relationships with his team members.
During previous music festivals, GD stood up against Park Myung Soo and kept his color although Park Myung Soo constantly shouted at him. He also built a special relationship Jung Hyung Don as if he were playing games with him and made people say it is as if they were shooting for the “We’re Married” show. This time, GD has forged a hearty friendship with Kwanghee, who lacks confidence. Whenever GD appears in Infinite Challenge, he wins the hearts of the viewers with his warm-hearted appeal.

Meanwhile, on the August 8 episode, it was officially announced that Infinite Challenge’s music festival for 2015 will be held in Pyeoungchang on August 13.

2015. 8. 9.
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[?????=??? ??] Kwanghee of ZE:A was daunted by G-DRAGON’s sternness when they were producing their song for the song festival of Infinite Challenge.

The August 8 episode of MBC’s Infinite Challenge showed how the six teams were doing in preparing for the 2015 Song Festival.

After deciding the order in which the teams will perform, Kwanghee, G-DRAGON and TAEYANG started the recording of their song. Upon hearing the song for the festival, Kwanghee expressed his excitement about performing with G-DRAGON and TAEYANG and said, “Are we going to dance too?”

But when the recording started, Kwanghee kept making mistakes as if he felt intimidated by G-DRAGON, a notorious perfectionist. G-DRAGON kept shouting, “Let’s do it again.” Taken aback by his sternness, Kwanghee answered, “Ne (the Korean honorific for yes).”

2015. 8. 8.

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[OSEN=??? ??] G-DRAGON squirmed when he heard that his team ended up becoming the first team to go up on the stage at Infinite Challenge’s song festival.

On the August 8 episode of Infinite Challenge, TAEYANG and Kwanghee couldn’t answer the quiz questions correctly, and their team was made to go first on the stage at the song festival.

G-DRAGON was not with them since he had to shoot a music video, and TAEYANG was uncomfortable about telling him the news.

As expected, upon hearing the news, G-DRAGON sighed and said, “What’s wrong with you guys today.” He added jokingly, “Confetti on the first stage does not look good.” Confetti was chosen as the stage effect for their performance.

G-DRAGON tried to cheer up the others by saying, “Order is not important. Pros don’t make excuses.”

Meanwhile, the August 8 episode of Infinite Challenge was the sixth special episode for the show’s Song Festival. On the episode, the order of performances was decided and the six teams started recording their songs.

2015. 8. 8.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54117?lang=en

Source: Soompi

Source: Soompi

[OSEN=??? ??] Group BIGBANG’s only rival is BIGBANG themselves. The team took the No.1 on monthly charts for three months in a row since May this year, with “MADE” project. The new songs released this month are also sweeping music charts.

BIGBANG is a group who has strong fandom and popularity. Every song the team releases takes the No.1 on charts and draws a keen attention from foreign fans, too. Notably, BIGBANG is thought to be a musician, rather than just an idol group. The members write their own songs, so BIGBANG always maintains their unique color and always entertains fans with fresh and new trials every time they release a new song.

BIGBANG began “MADE” project in May and has released two songs every month until this August. “LOSER” and “BAE BAE” released in May, “BANG BANG BANG” and “WE LIKE 2 PARTY” released in June, “IF YOU” and “SOBER” released in July, and “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” and “ZUTTER” released this month have all dominated all the top rankings on charts. As such, BIGBANG is boasting a formidable power for four consecutive months. To the extent that people even say “The only rival of BIGBANG is BIGBANG”, the music scene for this summer season which had been expected to be swept by girl groups is actually dominated by BIGBANG.

Most of all, it is notable that BIGBANG has stayed in the No.1 on daily, weekly, and monthly charts for three months in a row. In the current music scene that is ever-changing at a very fast speed, it is difficult for a singer to maintain a long run even though he tops the chart upon his comeback. There has been no such case like BIGBANG who is achieving a great success for every song they release despite the rush of new songs released almost every day. That proves how big power BIGBANG’s music has.

BIGBANG is creating sensation not only in Korea, but also in foreign countries. As BIGBANG has already established themselves as a leading K-Pop star who is standing under a big spotlight of major foreign media outlets, every album the team releases draws a keen attention from American Billboard, FUSE TV, and other major media outlets. It is only natural for BIGBANG to be ranked on foreign countries’ iTunes chart and Billboard world digital song chart. That indicates that foreign music fans also have a deep trust in BIGBANG’s music.

BIGBANG has now completed “MADE” project by releasing new single “E” with “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” and “ZUTTER” on August 5. While the team has been staying in the No.1 on charts for four consecutive months, member G-DRAGON and TAEYANG are also performing in the music festival of MBC TV’s “The Infinite Challenge”. So, it is expected that August will also be “the month of BIGBANG”.

2015. 8. 7.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54083?lang=en