[Digest] BIGBANG Daily News Summary 2021-07-02
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Seungri: "I deserve criticism as a public figure, but as a person it was really hard to bear. It was so hard, but I endured it. I waited for this day to make a voice."
Source: https://t.co/rSudRJq1Ij https://t.co/8AeTcEoLsd
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
Part of Seungri's Lawyers closing words ⬇️ https://t.co/ViqlIUYaDs
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
(Ilgan Sports 3 & 4, 210630)
Seungri's defendant questioning took about 11 hours to complete by him explaining for each of the 9 changes that he is facing. Seungri asked the people to please listen to the truth. pic.twitter.com/1GdWu4wPFm
— ain_BBVIP (아인)(BB's Silent Knight)???? (@BB_VIP5ever95) June 30, 2021
Seungri: "I promise to be reborn. I'm sorry for my colleagues, former agency, and my family members who had to have a hard time together because of me” https://t.co/wM4aVUzn32
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
Just a call out that today were the final closing words by both Seungri's lawyer, Seungri himself and the prosecution. Right now the prosecution is asking the judge to sentence Seungri to 5 years in prison. However the court / judge now has to decide. There is no sentence yet.
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
? #ICYMI (Social Media) BIGBANG Daily Instagram Summary 2021-07-01 #권지용 #태양 #탑 #최승현 ?️
? click for more: ? https://t.co/fTe0ii2LOk ?#BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/1mg7ivw2ba
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
[MISC] SCMP - "5 Viral Beauty Trends that K-Pop Artists Started"
"While the trend [of male idols dyeing their hair colorfully] has been embraced by the whole industry at this point, Bigbang’s TOP and #GDRAGON were the trailblazers"
?https://t.co/o122yS3HiP@IBGDRGN #지드래곤 pic.twitter.com/mkMWVdT95S— G-DRAGON UPDATES (@gdragonupdate) July 2, 2021
[MISC]
INSTYLE RUSSIA credits #GDRAGON with inspiring the new summer trend: open heel sneakers. This on-the-go look for "lazy it girls" took off after Vans re-designed their classic shoe to suit GD's unique style of wearing them
?https://t.co/TtoV1HVoFt@IBGDRGN #지드래곤 pic.twitter.com/qIZBNcEQSU
— G-DRAGON UPDATES (@gdragonupdate) July 2, 2021
[UPDATE]
Weibo Powerstar - Top 10 Most Influential Male Foreign Celebrities in China (June, 2021)
7. #GDRAGON (Quan Zhilong)@IBGDRGN #지드래곤 pic.twitter.com/DuqdMVPH8c
— G-DRAGON UPDATES (@gdragonupdate) July 2, 2021
[Article] Male K-Pop Idols Who Prove That Skirts Are For Men Too ?️
? click for more: ? https://t.co/xXXZAmQyk8 ?#BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/3szpJb470L
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 2, 2021
【#DLITE】
D-LITEのNEWグッズ「D-KUN GOODS」が販売中⚡️?
D-KUN Tシャツは2カラー展開??
♣️ROCKなBLACK
?優しい色味のIVORY7/11(日)23:59まではSOLDOUTなくお買い求めいただけます???
詳しくはこちらから✅https://t.co/7Niipyhy4s#BIGBANG #テソン #YG pic.twitter.com/CVCc4zYYKJ
— YG JAPAN official (@YGJAPANofficial) July 2, 2021
? [Video] D’splay YouTube Update 07/02/21 06:15PM (KST): [SUB] 야위두/Ya! We Do!!/야! 우리두 할 수 있어!! | #Dsplay #대성 ?️
? click for more: ? https://t.co/pwYf1EWRNn ?#BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/nSJrc5ovpg
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 2, 2021
“ The Return of the King of K-pop” @IBGDRGN
“The advertisement video for ' TS Shampoo', which G-Dragon uploaded to his IG currently has over 3 million cumulative views,proving its unrivaled global popularity. It contains various charms of #GDRAGON that have not been seen before” pic.twitter.com/mAKNVbE561— QUEEN & BIGBANG ?❤️ (@QueenVIPam) July 2, 2021
#GDRAGON Unrivaled Aura “The Return of the K-Pop King” with TS Shampoo Ad, A global luxury shampoo brand and became a brand model, it received a lot of attention from fans. #BIGBANG @YG_GlobalVIP
[FULL] https://t.co/0DDPx5n9Sg pic.twitter.com/0K7fMY7sNO
— YG ARTISTS GLOBAL (@YGA_GLOBAL) July 2, 2021
MOST SEARCHED IDOL GROUPS IN MELON IN 2021 (First Half)
1️⃣BTS - 4,619,865
2️⃣@BLACKPINK - 2,511,793
3️⃣@YG_GlobalVIP - 1,522,886
4️⃣TWICE - 1,467,010
5️⃣OH MY GIRL - 1,352,416
6️⃣SHINee - 1,267,815
7️⃣Brave Girls - 1,155,898
8️⃣SEVENTEEN - 1,085,446
9️⃣EXO - 1,066,789
?SNSD - 942,908— YG CHARTS GLOBAL (@chartsglobal_yg) July 2, 2021
MOST SEARCHED IDOL MALE GROUPS IN MELON IN 2021 (First Half)
1️⃣BTS - 4,619,865
2️⃣@YG_GlobalVIP - 1,522,886
3️⃣SHINee - 1,267,815
4️⃣SEVENTEEN - 1,085,446
5️⃣EXO - 1,066,789
6️⃣BTOB - 573,966
7️⃣TXT - 569,046
8️⃣NCT DREAM - 530,358
9️⃣@yginnercircle - 512,948
?@YG_iKONIC - 446,665— YG CHARTS GLOBAL (@chartsglobal_yg) July 2, 2021
Most Searched Boygroups on MelOn in June 2021:
4. BIGBANG 239,232
For a Band on endless hiatus and no new music in years...#BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic https://t.co/HN3deAUfuL
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 2, 2021
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[Social Media] ? T.O.P Instagram Story 2021-07-01 (KST) ~
? https://t.co/66LDaRl04X
#TOPstagram #탑 #최승현 https://t.co/…
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[Article] Male K-Pop Idols Who Prove That Skirts Are For Men Too

K-pop idols are known for being at the forefront of the style world, and one of the fashion boundaries they’ve been pushing more and more in recent years is that of gender. Idols have proved that fashion transcends gender by opting for androgynous looks or trying out gender-swapping trends — and one such trend that we can’t get enough of is male idols in skirts. While many male groups have tried cross-dressing as female idols for fun performances, fewer have embraced skirts as a facet of their masculinity, challenging gender norms with their fashion choices. The male K-pop stars in this article have rocked skirts for their work or just in their everyday lives, proving that we need to rethink the idea that this clothing article is just for women!
1. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
Given that he’s the reigning king of fashion, it’s no surprise that G-Dragon was one of the first male idols to embrace skirts. Donning them for various photo shoots and performances, as well as in his casual wear, GD demonstrates how versatile the skirt can be: he can make it street style, formal wear, or part of a totally regal-looking outfit befitting of fashion royalty. Check it out, and be sure to watch his effortless skirt style in the performance of “Crooked” below:

always-GD, J.Estina
2. ATEEZ’s Hongjoong
ATEEZ’s fearless leader is also fearless in fashion: Hongjoong made skirts and semi-skirts his staple during the group’s “INCEPTION” and “THANXX” era. He even revealed on a V LIVE that he asked his stylist to give him more skirts because he loved how they looked when he danced — and we have to agree! See for yourself in the “INCEPTION” performance below:
3. SHINee’s Key and Taemin
SHINee has a double threat in Taemin and Key: the former is known for smashing gender norms in his style, music, and dance, and the latter is an indisputable leader in the K-pop fashion world. The two have enriched their wardrobes with a variety of skirts for photo shoots and performances.
4. TXT
TXT is quickly becoming a group of skirt-wearing aces, with several members trying skirts out for various occasions: from Huening Kai’s outfit at the 2020 Golden Disc awards (right photo below) to Yeonjun’s stunning, downright regal white dress for “The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE” concept photos (left below). And of course, we can’t forget Soobin’s semi-skirt for “Can’t You See Me” — check it out in the performance below!

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5. EXO’s Sehun and Kai
EXO’s two youngest members are fashionistas in their own right, frequenting fashion shows and generally looking incredible in anything and everything. The pair has tried out skirts for a variety of elegant photo shoot looks in magazines such as Dazed, Esquire, and L’Officiel Hommes (from left to right below).
6. NU’EST’s Ren
Ren is known for his delicately beautiful features, which the NU’EST member played up when he modeled skirts and dresses for China-based online mall VIP Shop back in 2016. In a tweet, Ren later made it clear that this photo shoot was perfectly compatible with his masculinity, stating that even as a man, he can wear skirts and dresses as he pleases.
Am I a boy or a girl?
I am a man.?
Fashion makes a person and its impression#Fashion#skirt… https://t.co/Bwij9i53kG— REN (@ChoiGoRen) May 7, 2016
7. BTS
Is there any BTS member who hasn’t worn a skirt? The guys aren’t afraid to rock skirts not only for photo shoots and MVs, but also on the street or in their casual wear. As the photos below prove, the guys know how to dress up or down with this fashion piece. Most recently, Jin donned one over his jeans for their “Butter” music video!
8. A.C.E
A.C.E has challenged gender norms from the get-go, when they boldly opted to wear short shorts in performances for their debut song “Cactus.” Alongside these powerful statement outfits, though, the group also showcased a softer side in teaser photos featuring skirts, corsets, and flowers. A.C.E is also proficient with makeup and nail polish, so it’s no surprise that the group has experimented with skirts too!
9. GOT7
Another group that hasn’t shied away from skirts in photo shoots, GOT7 has shown a penchant for pleated kilt-inspired pieces. From Jackson’s bold studded number to BamBam’s soft, understated look, the guys demonstrate just how many different looks they can achieve with skirts!
10. NCT
Few male groups have gone as all-in on skirts as NCT, with members spotted in them for music videos, awards shows, performances, and concept photos galore (like all of the below)! Yuta in particular has owned this trend, especially in NCT 127’s sleek “Simon Says” MV, but the group’s single “gimme gimme” takes the cake for the most members in skirts and semi-skirts. Be sure to check it out:
11. 2AM’s Jo Kwon
Jo Kwon takes a more gender-fluid approach than most idols, purposefully embracing a genderless image that, as the 2AM member has stated, “has become my weapon” (while this has in some cases been mistranslated as Jo Kwon coming out as nonbinary, the artist has not spoken on this matter). The empowering singer has cross-dressed and starred in the musical “Jamie” as a teenager who wants to become a drag queen — needless to say, there have been many skirts involved, and Jo Kwon looks amazing in them all!
Hey Soompiers, which of these looks do you love the most? Are there other male idols that you would want to see try this fashion statement? Let us know in the comments!
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[Video] D’splay YouTube Update 07/02/21 06:15PM (KST): [SUB] 야위두/Ya! We Do!!/야! 우리두 할 수 있어!! | #Dsplay #대성
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[SUB] 야위두/Ya! We Do!!/야! 우리두 할 수 있어!!
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Date: 07/02/21 06:15PM
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[Digest] BIGBANG Daily News Summary Video(s) 2021-07-01
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11 years ago today Taeyang released his first full length album, 'Solar', as well as the music video for the title track, 'I Need A Girl'. The video also features the track, 'You're My'. pic.twitter.com/4HCqzjzlNZ
— On This Day in K-Pop (@thisdayinkpop) June 30, 2021
6 years ago today BIGBANG released their sixth digital single, 'D', as well as the music video for the title track, 'Sober'. This was the third release as a part of their 'MADE' series. pic.twitter.com/dGhxFcA7F5
— On This Day in K-Pop (@thisdayinkpop) June 30, 2021
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[Digest] BIGBANG Daily News Summary 2021-07-01
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[UPDATE]
210630 - "TS Trillion unveils TS shampoo pre-launch advertisement for '#GDRAGON,' the muse loved by luxury brands"
?https://t.co/hEDXUr7YOr@IBGDRGN #지드래곤 pic.twitter.com/BLSw7TXyJD— G-DRAGON UPDATES (@gdragonupdate) June 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/_BBmusic/status/1410347213960667150
[Video] G-Dragon TS Shampoo short version commercial June 2021 | GD x TS
? https://t.co/uGchKzvcQN #GDragon #권지용 #지용 #BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/fPWU80APyp
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) June 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/_BBmusic/status/1410351666138955787
? [Videos] G-Dragon GD x TS short and long version plus 3 teasers June 2021 | My Brilliant MomenTS?️
15 seconds commercial
? click for more: ? https://t.co/Z0bPpe5npZ ?#GDragon #권지용 #지용 #BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/rvBWdxP0PY
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) June 30, 2021
? [Videos] G-Dragon GD x TS short and long version plus 3 teasers June 2021 | My Brilliant MomenTS?️
Teaser #2
? click for more: ? https://t.co/Z0bPpe5npZ ?#GDragon #권지용 #지용 #BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/IpDiobf3h6
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) June 30, 2021
? [Videos] G-Dragon GD x TS short and long version plus 3 teasers June 2021 | My Brilliant MomenTS?️
Teaser #3
? click for more: ? https://t.co/Z0bPpe5npZ ?#GDragon #권지용 #지용 #BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/FGYdkYfXYy
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) June 30, 2021
[Article] Prosecution Requests 5-Year Prison Sentence For Seungri ?️
? click for more: ? https://t.co/4xjaXqaAeS ?#BIGBANG #빅뱅 #BBMusic pic.twitter.com/850Edceyb1
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
Indeed... https://t.co/75hH6IPFcI
— BIGBANG 빅뱅 music (@_BBmusic) July 1, 2021
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