T.O.P & Ueno Juri Drama Crank Up Photo: Korean-Japan Chemistry Works

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[?????=?? ??] BIGBANG’s T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) and Japanese actress Ueno Juri took a photo after filming a drama together and explained their experience.

T.O.P posted on his Instagram on July 10, “Drama Crank-up. Staff members, well done.” With this he posted a friendly photo with Ueno Juri, who is the female starring actor.

Ueno Juri replied to this, “Thank you so much TOP,” showing affection for the fellow actor.

T.O.P and Ueno Juri have been going back and forth from Japan for filming a drama that is a joint work of CJ E&M in South Korea and AMUSE INC. in Japan.

The story is about a Korean man Woo Hyun and a Japanese woman Haruka who have been leading separate lives. They overcome the pain of their first broken love and look for new love together. They are still hurt from the past experience, but Woo Hyun wants to still believe in love while Haruka has a lot to say about it. The roles are played by T.O.P and Ueno Juri.

Having finished filming the drama, he will be travelling to Thailand for BIGBANG World Tour.

2015. 7. 10.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53262?lang=en

Additional concerts for BIGBANG’s world tour, meeting fans in Australia and Mexico

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[??????=??? ??]BIGBANG meets fans in Australia and Mexico for the first time in world tour   ‘BIGBANG 2015 WORLD TOUR ‘MADE’’, to present their flagship fancy and original performances.

YG Entertainment announced on the 10 the news that BIGBANG added concerts to their world tour, in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, where they visit for the first time, as well as in Mexico, Yanji in China, and Taiwan.

BIGBANG captivated Chinese fans in the concerts on Guanzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dailan, and Wuhan, and on August 16, they hold a concert at PEOPLE’S STADIUM in Yanji, then from September 25 to 27 at Taiwan Arena World.

After that, BIGBANG will meet local fans in Mexico at ARENA CIUDAD DE MEXICO on October 7 and in Australia at SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK – ALLPHONES ARENA on October 17 and at Melbourne ROD LAVER ARENA on October 21.

The Mexico and Australia concert is all the more meaningful, as they are BIGBANG’s first-ever concerts in those countries. That also shows BIGBANG’s potential that is drawing a big popularity around the world.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG took the triple crown on Gaon chart in June following May. “IF YOU” and “SOBER” released in July also are sweeping the No.1 on many charts. They continue with the world tour in Thailand on the 11 and 12 this month, and then will meet 1.4 million fans around the word by having 70 concerts in 15 countries including China, Australia, the United States, and Canada.

2015. 7. 10.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53254?lang=en

BIGBANG’s “SOBER” Tops M Countdown: Girl Group Sensation Pacified

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[??????=??? ??] BIGBANG topped M Countdown with their single album “SOBER” released in July.

Competing against Sistar, BIGBANG seized victory on July 9. The girl group topped the program on July 2, but this week BIGBANG occupied the top slot. They were unable to attend the program, and the trophy will be handed to them later.

May was “LOSER” and June was “BANG BANG BANG,” and they are now in their 3rd month of topping M Countdown. They are showing their true power among competitive girl groups. 

The episode of M Countdown was filmed in Gwangju’s citizen park in celebration and wishes for a successful summer Gwangju Universiade 2015. Girl’s Day, Mamamu, AOA, Teen Top, Hong Dae Gwang and other artists also appeared on the show to deliver dynamic performances.

2015. 7. 9.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53233?lang=en

“Infinite Challenge”: GD & TAEYANG’s BIGBANG Phenomenon Attracts 40m Chinese Viewers

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[TV???=??? ??] MBC’s representing variety program “Infinite Challenge” is enjoying the effect of BIGBANG phenomenon in China.

“Infinite Challenge” is streamed through China’s video platform Iqiyi. The episode of “Masquerade”, which is part of the music festival, aired on July 4 in South Korea attracted 40 million Chinese viewers on July 9.

On the show the duet partners of the 6 show members were unveiled. The first episode will start from 0 hour of July 6 from Iqiyi, and in just 4 days it attracted 40.41 million views as of the evening of July 9.

A variety program, not a drama, attracting this many viewers is simply unprecedented. The other episodes attracted an average of 2 to 4 million, and this is 10 times bigger.

The reason behind this explosive response is the appearance of BIGBANG. GD and TAEYANG, two of the five members, joined the show as part of the music festival, and sang Yukgagsu’s “Heungbo”, attracting all the viewers not only in South Korea but also all across China and Chinese-speaking regions. The show is indeed enjoying the effect of BIGBANG phenomenon in the area.

“Infinite Challenge” will be remade into a Chinese version with the collaboration of the two countries. The program is also huge in China. However, it is much lesser known than SBS’s “Running Man,” so all eyes are on the program to see whether they can catch up on the competitor’s show by taking advantage of the BIGBANG phenomenon.

2015. 7. 9.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53229?lang=en

Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015

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Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015

Gaon Music Chart has released the results for the first half of 2015 in terms of top digital, download, streaming, and album sales.

Digital Chart

Counting both within Korea and out, singer Naul topped the chart with “You From the Same Time.” EXO is second with “Call Me Baby” and BIGBANG is third with “Loser.” Here is 1-10.

1. Naul- “You From the Same Time”

2. EXO- “Call Me Baby”

3. BIGBANG- “Loser”

4. miss A- “Only You”

5. Jimin and Iron- “Puss”

6. BIGBANG- “Bae Bae”

7. Davichi- “Two Lovers” (feat. Mad Clown)

8. Mad Clown- “Fire (feat. Jinshil of Mad Soul Child)

9. Huh Gak- “Snow of April”

10. EXID- “Up and Down”

Download Chart

1. Naul- “You From the Same Time”

2.  BIGBANG- “Loser”

3. Mad Clown- “Fire” (feat. Jinshil of Mad Soul Child)

4. miss A- “Only You”

5. Noel- “Your Voice”

6. Davichi- “Crying Again”

7. Davichi- “Two Lovers” (feat. Mad Clown)

8. Zion.T and Crush- “Just”

9. BIGBANG- “Bae Bae”

10. Huh Gak- “Snow of April”

Streaming Chart

1. Naul- “You From the Same Time”

2.  EXID- “Up and Down”

3.  Noel- “Your Voice”

4. Mad Clown- “Fire” (feat. Jinshil of Mad Soul Child)

5.  miss A- “Only You”

6. Jimin and Iron- “Puss”

7. Zion.T and Crush- “Just”

8. BIGBANG- “Loser”

9. Davichi- “Two Lovers” (feat. Mad Clown)

10. Huh Gak- “Snow of April”

Album Chart

1. EXO- Exodus (Korean Version) 482,438 units

2. EXO- Exodus (Chinese Version) 288,910 units

3, EXO- Love Me Right The 2nd Album Repackage (Korean Version) 268,821 units

4. SHINee- Odd The 4th Album 179,823 units

5. BTS- The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 1 155,494 units

6. EXO- Love Me Right The 2nd Album Repackage (Chinese Version) 152,765 units

7. BIGBANG- M 133,122 units

8. Jung Yong Hwa- One Fine Day 107,491 units

9. VIXX- Boys’ Record 98,495 units

10. BIGBANG- A 93,504 units

Notably, EXO has sold 1,192,934 album units so far. Naul topped the charts in three areas- digital, download, and streaming. Davichi and Huh Gak continued to be popular with their singles, and Mad Clown is making a name for himself as a top seller. Unfortunately, no girl group was in the top 10 for album sales. Red Velvet is the first girl group to enter the album chart at 20th place with their “The 1st Mini Album ‘Ice Cream Cake’” selling 40,651 units.

See 1-100 for all charts here.

BIGBANG to Take World Tour to Australia and Mexico for First Time

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BIGBANG will be touring Australia and Mexico for the first time. 

YG Entertainment announced additional tour dates for BIGBANG 2015 World Tour 'MADE' on July 10, revealing BIGBANG will be making stops in Australia's Sydney and Melbourne, Mexico, Yanji City, China and Taiwan. 

BIGBANG to Take World Tour to Australia and Mexico for First Time

BIGBANG will be taking over the People's Stadium in Yanji City on August 16, before taking the tour to the Taiwan Arena for three days from September 25 to 27. 

The tour will then head to Mexico for a show at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on October 7, before holding two days of shows in Australia at the Sydney Olympic Park Allphones Arena on October 17 and the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on July 21. This will be the first time BIGBANG is performing in Mexico and Australia. 


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BIGBANG’s “If You” and “Sober” Enter Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart + “Made” World Tour Dates in Mexico and Australia

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BIGBANG’s “If You” and “Sober” Enter Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart + “Made” World Tour Dates in Mexico and Australia

BIGBANG being on Billboard‘s World Digital Songs Chart is no surprise, but this is the first week the group’s latest releases- “If You” and “Sober“- are on the chart. The songs are in second and third place, respectively, for the week of July 18, 2o15.

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In first place is “Lava” by Kuana Torres Kahele & Napua Greig  from the soundtrack of the brand new Disney-Pixar movie “Inside Out,” which has been no.1 for the past three weeks.

Yesterday, “Sober” took its first no.1 win on “M!Countdown.” 

Also, BIGBANG announced new tour locations and dates for their “2015 World Tour [MADE].” BIGBANG is stopping at Mexico City, Mexico (October 7) and Sydney (October 17) and Melbourne (October 21), Australia. This is BIGBANG’s first time holding concerts in Mexico and Australia. Find ticketing information here.

Congrats to BIGBANG and V.I.Ps!

Source: Soompi

G-Dragon Now Has 5 Million Followers on Instagram

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G-Dragon Now Has 5 Million Followers on Instagram

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has reached a new milestone on Instagram, acquiring a staggering 5 million (that’s approximately the entire population of Norway!) followers.

While quite the achievement, this will probably not come as a surprise for G-Dragon fans who have been following the artist on his explosively popular social media accounts.

G-Dragon’s Twitter trails slightly behind his Instagram at an impressive 4.52 million followers, and his official solo Facebook page has racked up 5.6 million likes since its inception.

Meanwhile, G-Dragon recently released his self-composed track “If You” as part of BIGBANG‘s “MADE Series” July installment, which has been topping both domestic and international charts.

 

Source: Soompi

G-DRAGON, What Planet Are You From? ③

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[OSEN=??? ??] BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON boasts strong connections with a wide range of friends. In the picture that G-DRAGON posted on SNS on July 8, he is posing shoulder to shoulder with the global artists, designers, and actors at a dinner party. From the left is rapper Kanye West and designer Haider Ackermann, and on the right is Tilda Swinton, an actress from the movie “Snowpiercer.”

No one in Korea has such personal connection with world stars like G-DRAGON. After becoming a global star himself, G-DRAGON is receiving invitations to many different big events as his talent is being recognized in modern art as well as fashion world. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is the only Asian artist to be invited to every Chanel fashion show as a VIP.

G-DRAGON drew an immense attention last year after he posted a picture on his Instagram with a caption, “It’s an honor to meet the amazing Azzedine Alaia and Carla Sozzani at the Saint Laurent show.”



In the picture above, G-DRAGON looks natural posing with an Algerian designer Azzedine Alaia and the founder of a global lifestyle concept store “10 Corso Como” Carla Sozzani. He himself looks fashionable with neat hair style and simple but elegant black jacket. The picture was took last year on June 28 when he traveled to Paris to attend the Saint Laurant 2015 S/S Fashion Show as the only Asian artist who was invited to the show.

G-DRAGON is also one of the most adored artists by YG Entertainment’s main producer Yang Hyun Suk. Yang Hyun Suk never approves anyone who does not work hard, even if he or she is a prodigy, so being recognized by him means that G-DRAGON earned his credit. In fact an English-speaking manager is always accompanying G-DRAGON so that he can continue to study and use English amidst his hectic schedule. G-DRAGON’s success probably comes from his will to never remain complacent, but always aim higher to become the best in everything.

When it comes to personal connection, 2NE1’s leader CL is in the same vicinity as G-DRAGON. CL recently updated several pictures on her Twitter account with a caption that goes, “CL + MLEY CYRUS,” and “CL + JEREMY SCOTT.”

In the picture, CL is looking at something with Miley Cyrus with a smile on her face. Then in another picture with Jeremy Scott, CL wrapped her arm around his neck, showing off their friendship. Everyone knows that they are top-class celebrities to be acquainted with.



CL’s personal connection with top celebrities does not stop there. She’s also known to be good friends with the hip-hop godfather Snoop Dogg and The Black Eyed Pea’s will.i.am. CL’s personal connection is a proof that she is also a global star.

What attract world stars, famous celebrities, CEOs of global fashion brands, and world-renowned IT leaders to YG artists? One explanation would be that YG is one of the most globalized entertainment management companies in Asia and has secured content that are unequaled. The higher the expectation toward YG, the more the investment injected to the company, allowing YG artists like BIGBANG, 2NE1, and Psy advance into global music scene.

It is a known fact that world famous pop musicians and producers, along with Hollywood super starts like Will Smith and Justin Bieber purposely schedule to visit YG building when they first arrive in Korea.

2015. 7. 9.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53206?lang=en

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BIGBANG Takes 1st Win with “Sober” on “M!Countdown’s” Gwangju Outdoor Special

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BIGBANG Takes 1st Win with “Sober” on “M!Countdown’s” Gwangju Outdoor Special

BIGBANG takes their first win on a music show with “Sober” on this week’s “M!Countdown.”

The group went up against last week’s “M!Countdown” winnerSISTAR for the first place trophy, and while they were neck to neck in most categories, BIGBANG came out on top thanks to their strong performance in the social media category. They were unfortunately unable to be present to receive the trophy in person.

The July 9 “M!Countdown” was held at Gwangju’s Sangmu Citizen Park as part of a picnic music festival to show support for the “2015 Gwangju Universiade.”

It was another busy program this week, featuring performances by BTOB, 9MUSES, AOA, Girl’s Day, MAMAMOO, SISTAR, and more.

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