Latest News RSS feed exported from Hot Issue http://bigbangvip.net/index.php Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:56:31 +0800 5 {NEWS} BIGBANG makes an appearance on “The Music Hour” http://bigbangvip.net/index.php?showtopic=8688 Tokyohive:



Popular Korean group, BIGBANG recently made an appearance on the Japanese music variety show, “The Music Hour” on TBS.

“The Music Hour” is a music show originally titled “Utaban” hosted by Masahiro Nakai from SMAP and Takaaki Ishibashi from Tunnels. At the beginning of the show, the various members of BIGBANG introduced themselves with the names of various Japanese celebrities whom they share a resemblance which made the audience laugh.

During the interview, Takaaki questioned, “Who do you fancy out of the Japanese celebrities?” and D-Lite (Daesung) answered, “Shizu-chan from Nankai Candies.“ Nakai then questioned SOL (Taeyang), “Who do you know that’s a Japanese celebrity?” and he answered “Mika Nakashima.”

The show “The Music Hour” seems to be ending their long running show next week, on September 14th. The show has been running on TBS from October 15, 1996 as “Utaban” and recently changed their show titled to “The Music Hour” back April. Currently, on their official home page, they are accepting requests on what segments viewers would like to see again on their next week three hour special.

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DongA Journal - chosen via a survey conducted among experts as "Best Idol" - BIGBANG's Taeyang

When I entered Mnet's Standby Room (on the afternoon of September 2), I saw BIGBANG's Taeyang, who just woke up from his nap. Taeyang, who has just finished the recording for Cable Chanel Mnet's "M! Count Down" is waiting for the live show to start. After releasing his first solo mini album in 2008, Taeyang revealed his first album 'SOLAR'.

Taeyang said, "This period is the busiest since BIGBANG's debut (in 2006)". Additional tracks such as 'I'll Be There' are included in his 'SOLAR International Release Album' and it was released on Apple iTunes where it is climbing the R&B charts - number 1 in Canada, number 4 and 5 in Japan and America respectively. On the 25th and 26th, Taeyang is holding his solo concert at the Hall Of Peace, Kyung Hee University, located in Seoul.

From the survey, the 21 music experts from DongA Journal agreed that Taeyang is the number 1 idol from an idol group who will have a succesful solo career. He is also the best dancer as well as vocal singer.

When asked what he thinks about this, Taeyang revealed his trademark eye smile, "I'm a bit embarrassed, but of course I am thankful too. This makes me think that the effort I put into the album, as well as the stage performances, did not go to waste."

'I'll Be There', which is released internationally, comes in both English and Korean versions. On Youtube there are videos of foreign fans covering Taeyang's 'Wedding Dress' and 'Where U At', therefore it is safe to say that Taeyang may be aiming for an American debut. "Rather than suddenly announcing an American debut, maybe by slowly expanding the area of activities like what I am doing now, I will have better opportunities."

Taeyang chose R&B, a genre that solo artists rarely choose. "When I was young, I shared a room with my brother who is five years older than me. My brother always listened to Black/African-American music, so at that time, it was as if I lived with Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Brian McKnight and Jay-Z."



Because of his introvert nature, whenever his parents asked him what he wanted to be when he grow up, he always said 'pianist' instead of 'singer'. "If I said I want to be a singer, I was scared my parents will let me sing and I was shy." Taeyang entered YG Entertainment when he was 12 years old and went through six years of training before debuting as one of the five members of BIGBANG.

Taeyang did opening acts for various famous American singers including Alicia Keys and Brian McKnight when they held their concerts in Korea. "To stand on the same stage with the idols I admire since I was young makes me nervous. But as a singer representing Korea, I want to do my best."

For a period of time, Taeyang was said to imitate American singer Usher, "If I am simply imitating Usher's trademark performances, that will be humiliating because to stand tall, you have to fully understand Black/African-American music. But it's the same with what Usher said, 'to be the best you have to act like the best'."

To carry off sweet R&B songs like "I Need A Girl", Taeyang always make effort to be heart-touching. "This is very important to singers. In fact, after a long period of not having these heart-touching moments, I think I'm better at singing sad songs and I usually face a lot of difficulty when it comes to sweet love songs."

When the interview was about to end, Taeyang told the reporter there was something he must say. "I grow up knowing sadness from songs and films, but nowadays it is increasingly difficult to feel this (emotion). Competition is getting intense. The quality of music and films are fizzling away like bubbles...with teenage crimes and society problems. It is because they lack the experience of having a sad/real feeling. To produce music that can colour their lives is my goal."

Source: DongA Journal
Chinese Translation: losssanctuary @ BBChina
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Taeyang, who is currently preparing for his concert Solar - set for the 25th and 26th of this month - stated in an interview today that IU would be a musical guest at his concert. He stated, “The only concert guest is IU. I invited her as a guest because I always appreciated her sincere approach to music.”


IU, a huge fan of Taeyang, is said to be preparing a special song for the concert, nothing from any of her own albums. She plans to perform live with a guitar, showing a side of herself that she’s unable to reveal regularly during broadcasts. The two are also said to be practicing for a duet. Fans of the two performers are probably curious about the outcome of their practice, as well as exactly how much Taeyang appreciates IU’s “sincere approach to music.”

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D-LITE
Q. What are you into right now?
A: Cars! I want to drive♪ I want to ride on a Lamborghini Reventón one time!

Q. What would you like to do on a date?
A: Drive around the country while listening to music!

Q. What is your goal as a member of BIGBANG?
A: I think.. to be loved by a lot of people. I also want to be a group that gets along and has fun with their fans.


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T.O.P
Q. Cute, Sexy, Cool... Which traits do you like in a girl?
A:I would like if she has them all.

Q. How do you spend your day-off?
A:I don't have a lot of free time lately but if I get a day-off, I will drink wine and spend it silently while listening to my favorite music.

Q. Describe your ideal girl~
A:I like a girl who has a style and someone who is into fashion. And I want a girl to choose my clothes.

Q. You're an actor. Do you want try to other things in the future?
A:I'm busy everyday so it's a little difficult now. So I'm satisfied with my status for the moment.

Q. When you stand on stage as BIGBANG, does it have a different feeling when you act?
A:I think the feeling for music, a movie and drama is the same. I use my energy to sympathize with the listener or the viewer. But I try to do it in different ways to show my style for music and my style for movies.


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V.I.
Q. What would you like to do on a date?
I want to meet in with a girl in a quiet place because when I work, I'm surrounded with a lot of people. I want to see a movie. I want to do things you do on a normal date.

Q. What kind of fashion style would you want the girl to wear on your date.
A: Something feminine (with a ~feel~ of a woman). A dress!

Q. What are you into right now?
A: Cars. I got my driver's license recently and I am addicted into the driving. We are competing who is the fastest(biggrin.png)

Q. What makes you feel manly?
A: I don't cut/shave my eyebrows! It seems that you look more manly with thick eyebrows.

Q. What challenge would you want to try in future?
A: I want to do concerts in various places.


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SOL
Q. Describe your ideal girl~
A: I like a girl who listens to me and understands me. Someone who looks pure and feminine.

Q. What would you like to do on a date?
A: I want to walk around a place where the scenery is nice and eat something delicious. I love delicious food!

Q. What makes you feel manly?
A: When I feel strong.

Q. Other than your work, what do you do for fun?
A:Study! I read books and study about life. I think the self-development can influence my music.

Q. What is your goal as an artist?
A: I always want to present good music no matter if it is a big stage or a small stage. I hope I can be an artist that can charm/attract people the first time you see me.


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G-Dragon
Q. What are you into right now?
A: Cars.

Q. You are always stylish. What is the main focus of your style right now?
Like this ring and my sneakers, I like items with studs.

Q. What kind of fashion style do you like on a girl?
Nothing specific. I think a person should wear whatever suits her. But, of course, I don't like something too showy. I want that she is able to show her own color with what she wears.

Q. Cute, Sexy, Cool... Which traits do you like in a girl?
A:I like someone who is cool in front of everyone but cute and stylish in front of me. I also like someone who has a sexy style.

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]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:45:06 +0800 http://bigbangvip.net/index.php?showtopic=8680 {NEWS}Park Bom/G-Dragon, couple red heads ‘YG Family look-alikes’ http://bigbangvip.net/index.php?showtopic=8679
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While G-Dragon’s red hair is all the rage, 2NE1’s Park Bom, also a part of the YG Family, is receiving attention with her red hair as well.

A picture of Park Bom in preparation for 2NE1’s comeback with their first full-length album was released by her company. Park Bom showed off her own unique charisma with red hair and smoky makeup that emphasized her strong sexiness.

Park Bom, who successfully lost weight through her ‘lettuce diet,’ had her red hair in an up-style to show off her sharp jawline.

Previously on the 7th, a forum on a portal site released screen captures of G-Dragon with the title, “G-Dragon, who recently changed his style to red head.” The photos were of G-Dragon on a Japanese TV program with the other members of Big Bang.

In the screen captures, G-Dragon, like the fashionista he is, was wearing a sleeveless shirt matched with a pink scarf, and elicited a hot reaction from netizens with his stylish red hair.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 will make their comeback through SBS Inkigayo on the 12th. They will release their first full-length album ‘To Anyone’ not only in Korea but abroad through Apple iTunes on the 9th.

Big Bang is also preparing a full-length album with a target release date of this year.
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Source: Nate (Click)
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