BIGBANG BIG SHOW 2011

Sponsor Goods/Display @ Big Show 2011 [PHOTOS]

From FILA booth:






From Me2Day booth:


From G-Market booth:


Source: As tagged

Celebrities who attended Big Bang's Big Show 2011 [NEWS]

Celebrities who attended Big Bang's Big Show 2011 [NEWS]

Celebrities who were spotted at BIGBANG's Big Show concert: Brown Eyed Girls' Gain, FT Island Jong Hoon, SES Eugene, Beast, Teen Top and DBSK (not sure though which members).

Will update when more info comes in. Last year, a lot of celebrities watched the concert too. See list here.

Credits: via flibbertigibbet @ 6theory

Read more: http://www.bigbangupdates.com/#ixzz1EMVMG7ZV

Big Bang 4th Mini-Album CD and Booklet [PHOTOS]

Big Bang 4th Mini-Album CD and Booklet [PHOTOS]

Another Soompi exclusive so we can't post the photos here. Here are the links instead:
- Album, Front Cover, Seungri and T.O.P CD booklet pages
- G-Dragon, Tae Yang and Dae Sung CD booklet pages
- Album front and back cover, the CD, Big Bang Group CD booklet images

SBS releases three new still-cuts of “The Big Bang Show”! [NEWS]

SBS releases three new still-cuts of “The Big Bang Show”! [NEWS]

SBS is steadily building hype for their upcoming special program with Big Bang, and its producers have just kicked things up a notch by unveiling three still-cuts from the boys’ second recording!

The first recording was held on February 18th amidst 500 fans, and centered around performances of their past hit tracks. The second recording, which was held on the 23rd and was closed off to the public, unveiled performances of their new tracks, “Tonight,” “What Is Right,” “Cafe,” and “Somebody to Love.”


For each stage, the boys not only displayed their perfect manners, but they also showed off a variety of different concept outfits which emphasized the group’s growth.

The program will also include footage of their “Secret Garden” parody, which was originally an exclusive feature for their three-day “Big Show” concert later on this week.



Source and Photos: OSEN via Daum
translation: AKP

Big Bang's 4th mini album doing well on iTunes Top Charts worldwide [NEWS]

Big Bang's 4th mini album doing well on iTunes Top Charts worldwide [NEWS]

Ranking on iTunes Top Pop Album Chart
2nd - New Zealand
5th - Canada
6th - United States
7th - Australia
14th - France
33rd - Germany
35th - United Kingdom

Ranking on iTunes Top Album Overall Chart
5th - New Zealand
10th - Canada
9th - United States
18th - Australia
66th - France
91st - United Kingdom
94th - Germany

Source: iTunes via bbspazz (Thanks!)

G-Dragon danced in front of SNSD, picks YoonA on "Ideal Type World Cup" [NEWS]

G-Dragon danced in front of SNSD, picks YoonA on "Ideal Type World Cup" [NEWS]

On ‘Ideal-Type-World-Cup’, G.Dragon picked YoonA as his ideal type over the other 3 SNSD members – Tiffany, SooYoung, and Hyoyeon.

On the episode of “Strong Heart” aired on the 22nd, G.Dragon revealed an incident that happened during his friend’s birthday. He went bowling with his friends, and because he was drunk, he performed a comical dance [막춤 (makchum)] in front of SNSD.

G.Dragon stated:

“I’m not really close with SNSD members. However, when I heard afterwards that I danced in front of YoonA, Tiffany, HyoYeon, and SooYoung, I was pretty surprised. I’m not usually a person who would do those kind of things.”

As Kang Hodong was listening the story, he asked G.Dragon who, amongst YoonA, Tiffany, SooYoung, and HyoYeon, is his ideal type.

G.Dragon picked YoonA as the final winner. Upon the request of a video message, G.Dragon said:

“I really don’t know why they are telling me to convey this message. The last time we met at a bowling game, I made some mistakes. I’m usually not like that.”

Credit: Osen
Translated by: Taengfan @ fanwonder.com

Big Bang Already #1 Trend on Twitter [NEWS]

Big Bang Already #1 Trend on Twitter [NEWS]

And it is still 18 minutes to midnight. Keep is going VIPs! Remember to tweet #BigBangisBACK!

picture source: GorgeousSweetAmazingBaby @6theory and twitter.com

Big Bang 4th Mini-Album Released! Big Bang is back! [AUDIO]

Big Bang 4th Mini-Album Released! Big Bang is back! [AUDIO]

*For preview purposes only. Please support BIGBANG and download the tracks on Soribada and iTunes and buy the album from YesAsia.com and DVDHeaven.com.

What's your favorite track so far?^^

Big Bang has over 10,000 reservations for their album on the Cyworld BGM charts [NEWS]

Big Bang has over 10,000 reservations for their album on the Cyworld BGM charts [NEWS]

Big Bang has surpassed the records set by Seo Tai Ji.

On the 16th, digital music site Cyworld started taking advance orders for all the songs on Big Bang's upcoming mini album to be released on the 24th.

The current event uses the online currency of 30 dotoris (acorns), and as of the 22nd Big Bang has managed to sell over 10,000 online copies in just 6 days. This number far surpasses the record that Seo Tai Ji set in just a week on the same site in 2008. At the time Seo Tai Ji had sold 5084 reserved online copies and surprised many digital chart managers. TVXQ also held the same event when releasing their 4th album and recorded around 6,500 online reservations for their album.
Big Bang has overwhelmingly passed the records set by Seo Tai Ji and TVXQ. In Seo Taiji's case they managed to double his sales. Seo Tai Ji and TVXQ at the time had the fact that they had not released an album in a long time in common. Seo Taiji came back after a 4 year absence, while TVXQ came back after 2 years. Big Bang is also coming back after a 2 year and 3 month absence. This long absence is suspected to be the cause of the high levels of anticipation among fans.

Source: Nate
translation: Flibbertigibbet @6theory

new photo "BIGBANG" 4th mini album

More Big Bang comeback concept photos released! (110220) [PHOTOS]

[DOWNLOAD HQ PHOTOS HERE]

Source: YG BigBang

Big Bang's glorious return to Korea with a new mini-album [NEWS]

Big Bang's glorious return to Korea with a new mini-album [NEWS]

Starting today (19th), BIGBANG's movie, "Big Show 2010 in 3D" will be showing in Japanese theaters and soon, they will be releasing their new mini album after a long break in Korea.

The group has been focusing on their Japanese activities after they finished promoting their album, Remember, in 2008. It has been announced recently that they will be restarting their activities in Korea for 2011 and will be releasing new songs this coming February 24. Originally, the group was supposed to release a full album but probably due to the members' busy engagement with their solo activities, they will be releasing a mini-album instead.

The title of their new mini-album has not been announced yet but it will consist of 6 songs, including the intro and "Tonight", their title song. Moreover, Korean versions of their Japanese songs, "Hands Up" and "Somebody to Love", are also included.

BIGBANG's leader, G-Dragon, has said before that they have collaborated with international producers but have denied that one of them is Will.I.Am, who worked with fellow YG Family members, 2NE1. G-Dragon said, "You will be surprised once you listen to our album. We will show a more mature side of us so please look forward to it."

The track list for their upcoming mini-album has been released but it didn't include unexpected collaborations with other writers and composers. G-Dragon explained, "There are plans to create another album."

In the interview conducted by BMR with GD&TOP to be published in our March issue, G-Dragon said that BIGBANG's music is different from that of GD&TOP's.

BIGBANG also went to America to shoot their music video, which attracted a lot of attention. They will also have a 1-and-a-half hour special comeback program that will be broadcasted on SBS.

Moreover, the Japanese edition of GD&TOP's album will be released on the 23rd of this month. The Japanese edition will have an original package design together with a DVD consisting of their music videos. The album includes the collaboration of GD&TOP with Diplo, who recently took part in Beyonce's new song. G-Dragon also talked about working with Diplo in the March issue of BMR.

Source: BMR Japan
Chinese translation by Naya @ bigbangfamily
English translation by Rice @ bigbangupdates

Big Bang "Love & Pain Tour" Ticketing Info [NEWS]

Big Bang "Love & Pain Tour" Ticketing Info [NEWS]

Hey guys, a lot of readers have been asking about the details of BIGBANG's Love&Pain tour. Registration/application for ticket distribution via a "lottery"* has already started for official members of VIP Japan fanclub. It started last February 18 and will be until February 28. Confirmation and payment will be from March 4 to March 10.

After the distribution to the official fanclub members, another lottery* for BIGBANG Japan's mobile site subscribers will be done in March. Ticket selling to the general public will only be after that. No schedule has been posted yet. [We will post the details once available.]

*Lottery - this is usually how tickets are "sold" to fanclub members in Japan. Official members need to register with their fanclub IDs and then they will only be able to buy once they receive a confirmation. VIPJ members whose names/numbers were drawn in the lottery can only buy up to 2 tickets per performance.

Price:
￥8,500 (for all seats)

Sked of the live shows:
Osaka
May 10 (Tue) Open 18:00/ Start 19:00
Mya 11 (Wed) Open 18:00/ Start 19:00

At Makuhari (Chiba)
May 13 (Fri) Open 17:30/ Start 19:00
May 14 (Sat) Open 16:30/ Start 18:00
May 15 (Sun) Open 15:30/ Start 17:00

At Nagoya
May 17 (Tue) Open 18:00/ Start 19:00
May 18 (Wed) Open 18:00/ Start 19:00

Source: VIP Japan / YG Japan
Credits: Tisya @ bigbangupdates

opp Jiyong ..... i miss u ,

i can't wait for ur new mini album !!!

i hope u always fine with ur best friends

by:ur vip -isty-

T.O.P is selected as best newcomer for 5th Annual Asian Film Award (110216) [NEWS]

 My uncle T.O.P news ...

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has announced the nominees for the 5th annual Asian Film Awards which will take place in Hong Kong next month.

Amongst a total of 14 categories, Korean actress Jeon Do-youn has been nominated for best actress for her role in the movie "The Housemaid," competing against Japanese actress Kikuchi Rinko and Chinese actress Michelle Yeoh, while actor Ha Jung-woo, who starred in movie "Yellow Sea," is up for the prize of best actor alongside Chinese actor Chow Yun-Fat and Japanese actor Yakusho Koji. 

Korean film "Poetry," helmed by famed director Lee Chang-dong, was nominated in three categories including best picture, best director and best screenplay, and action flick "Yellow Sea" will compete for the prize for best production designer and best composer.

Ryoo Seung-bum from "The Unjust" and Yoon Yeo-jung from "The Housemaid" were nominated for best supporting actor and actress, respectively, while Choi Seung-hyun (also known as TOP from boy band Big Bang) has been selected for best newcomer.

The ceremony will also announce the winners for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema, Award for Promotion of Asian Cinema and Top-Grossing Film.

This year the ceremony will take place on March 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

First established in 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) honors filmmakers with outstanding achievements in Asian cinema.

Note: No copyright infringement intended.  For information purposes only.

Source: Asiae

BIGBANG 4TH mini album track list

Big Bang Comeback album tracklist [PHOTO]

What's the reason for Bigbang's mini-album comeback release? [NEWS]

What's the reason for Bigbang's mini-album comeback release? [NEWS]

After two years of hiatus, BIGBANG will comeback with a ‘mini album’.On 14th (today) YGE has released the teaser image of their new album on the official website with the comeback date stated as ’2011.02.24′ and the phrase ’4TH MINI ALBUM RELEASE’ .

BIGBANG will make their comeback with a ‘mini album’. After two years, why they comeback only with a minialbum - It is because they will incresase their frequency of producing albums this year and they will keep meeting their fans instead of only promoting a short period of time.

In an interview that G-Dragon did earlier, he said, “After we come back from Japan, we are planning to make one more album.” The teaser imgae shows the words ‘BIG BANG’ in the mouth of a skull with star-shaped eyes and the skull is also wearing a pair of headphone. It has stirred up the attention of the fans.

Source: Nate
Translated & Edited: Rice+Est@BigbangWORLD

YGE's Past Choreographer Says Big Bang Is The Best BoyBand! [NEWS]

YGE's Past Choreographer Says Big Bang Is The Best BoyBand! [NEWS]

Choreographer tWitch exclaimed his opinion in twitter on who is the best Kpop boyband. He said on his tweet that it's Big Bang and he added a hashtag #not Super Junior. This is what his whole tweet says,

Stephen "tWitch" Boss was a choreographer of YG Entertainment before and he was the one who introduced YG to YG's current choreographer Shaun Evaristo.

Some of his followers and kpop lovers said "Nah Big Bang isnt a lousy boy band they are artists. They arent kiddy pop" and "Big Bang sure is the best :D But hey SUJU in second" and many more.

Now everyone, prior to this tweet, let us all not loose our temper and be just cool about it. Everyone have their own personal opinion and it just so happen that this is his.

Source:official_twitch Twitter
Full article by:sukira@dkpopnews.net

Big Bang to promote only one title track for comeback [NEWS]

Big Bang to promote only one title track for comeback [NEWS]

Debunking rumors about Big Bang making a comeback with a whopping six title tracks, YG Entertainment has asserted that the group will be promoting only one title track for their upcoming mini-album.

With eight days remaining until their great comeback, a representative of YG Entertainment confirmed on February 16th, “Big Bang’s album will only contain one title track.”

They continued, “Recently, YG artists have been coming out with more than two title tracks to allow their fans to listen to more songs. In Big Bang’s case however, though the album will be their first in two years, the group will be focusing on just one song in order to make it a big hit, just like their past songs “Lies” and “Haru Haru“.

The K-pop industry has been seeing many artists emerge from the studio with more than one title track for their albums. Considering how 2NE1 and GD&TOP kicked off their promotions with at least three songs each, many began to wonder whether YG Entertainment would carry on their trend for Big Bang’s highly-anticipated comeback.

YGE stated, “We’ve decided for Big Bang to carry on with just one title track, but we can’t yet reveal any concrete information about their title track yet.”

Source: akp

'Big Bang is Back Tonight' Bus [PHOTOS]

Source: 투뱅@dcinside

'Big Bang is Back Tonight' Bus [PHOTOS]

Big Bang and T.O.P ranks high on celebrity CF earnings [NEWS]

Big Bang and T.O.P ranks high on celebrity CF earnings [NEWS]

With the quality of advertisements climbing ever upwards, more celebrities are earning greater pay just by signing contracts as CF models. Money Today’s enterprise team recently compiled data and created a ranked list of exactly how much top celebrities earn through CF deals by categorizing them into three classes (A to C), which range from $9,000 USD to over $200,000 USD.

According to this list, the top stars who earned the greatest income from CFs alone in the past year were Lee Young Ae, Go Hyun Jung, Jung Ji Hoon, Big Bang’s T.O.P, Kim Tae Hee, Kim Ji Hyunand Jo In Sung.

Technically speaking, musician Seo Tae Ji actually topped the charts by a fair amount. However, since Seo Tai Ji did not participate in a CF last year, and the figure is really only a “suggesting price”, it was difficult to fully compare his figure with other stars’.

When analyzing groups, Big Bang came out first with $970,000 USD, beating out the likes of SNSDand the Wonder Girls.

The full chart was categorized into three classes, A to C, which contained the earnings of just under 1,000 singers, actors, idols and sports stars. The data was from one single year, and was provided byadvertising agencies whose main jobs were to hire celebrities for corporate CFs.

“Class A” consisted of celebrities who earned over $400,000 USD; “Class B” consisted of those who earned between $178,000 USD and $400,000 USD; meanwhile, “Class C” was for stars who earned under $178,000 USD.

Analyzing both males and females together, only 69 of out 869 celebrities (7.9%) were categorized in “Class A”, while 60% of the celebrities were classed under “Class C”.

Stars that were categorized under “Class A” include Jung Ji Hoon, Won Bin, Jang Dong Gun, Ahn Sung Gi, Kim Tae Hee, Moon Geun Young and Kim Tae Hee.

Only ten celebrities aged over 40 were grouped in “Class A”; the remaining celebrities were in their 30s and 20s respectively.

Finally, a total of 10 idol groups were calculated to be earning over $400,000 USD.

Male Celebrities:
1 – Seo Taiji – 2,000,000,000 won ($1,800,000 USD)
2 – Big Bang – 1,100,000,000 won ($970,000 USD)
3 – Rain – 1,000,000,000 won ($890,000 USD)
4 – T.O.P – 900,000,000 won ($801,000 USD)
5 – Jo In Sung – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
6 – Jang Dong Gun – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
7 – Bae Yong Joon – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
8 – So Ji Sub – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
9 – J.Y.J. – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
10 – 2PM – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
11 – Won Bin – 700,000,00 won ($620,000 USD)
12 – Song Seung Hun – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
13 – Jung Woo Sung – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
14 – Nichkhun – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
15 – Lee Min Ho – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
16 – Hyun Bin – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
17 – SS501 – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
18 – Daniel Henney – 650,000,000 won ($580,000 USD)
19 – Yoo Jae Suk – 600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)
20 – Kang Dongwon – 600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)

Female Celebrities:
1 – Lee Young Ae – 1,200,000,000 won ($1,100,000 USD)
2 – Go Hyun Jung – 1,000,000,000 won ($890,000 USD)
3 – Kim Tae Hee – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
4 – Jeon Ji Hyun – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
5 – Wonder Girls – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
6 – 2NE1 -800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
7 – After School – 800,000,000 won ($710,000 USD)
8 – Lee Hyori – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
9 – Go So Young – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
10 – Lee Na Young – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
11 – Lee Mi Yeon – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
12 – Song Hye Kyo – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
13 – Moon Geun Young – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
14 – Han Ga In -700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
15 – SNSD – 700,000,000 won ($620,000 USD)
16 – Jang Mi Hee – 600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)
17 – Kim Hee Ae – 600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)
18 – Kim Nam Joo -600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)
19 – Ha Ji Won -600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)
20 – Han Ye Seul - 600,000,000 won ($530,000 USD)

Source: Money Today
Translations from allkpop

Tentative Dream Concert 2011 Lineup [NEWS]

Tentative Dream Concert 2011 Lineup [NEWS]

When: May 2011
Tentative Lineup: DBSK, Super Junior, SNSD, Shinee, BIGBANG, 2NE1, Beast, 2AM, IU, Jay Park, F(x), Mblaq, 4Minute, After School, KARA, CNBlue.

Line-up still subject to change. Schedule and more details will be announced soon on Gmarket (http://www.gmarket.co.kr/). Stay tuned ;]

Source: DC2011 Twitter

Big Bang nervous with their comeback [NEWS]

Big Bang nervous with their comeback [NEWS]

BIGBANG is feeling nervous right now. After taking a break from domestic activities for 2 years and 3 months, they are going to release a new mini-album.  A person close to them said, "They are more nervous now than when they debuted."

Last week, the unit group of GD&TOP and Seungri ended their activities. All 5 members of BIGBANG are at their studio at the YG building day and night preparing for their comeback.

One staff member who has seen them practicing said, "The members feel delighted and blissful for this reunion after such a long time. But they're very nervous since they have to return with stages that match their name, Big Bang."

Even if BIGBANG's hiatus as a group was long, individual solo activities of the members were abundant. Their last group promotion was "Sunset Glow".

All stages and performances they've shown can be described as "peak performances" especially Seungri, the maknae of the group, who's shown great improvement and has been sweeping all music charts and programs.

[omitted info that has been posted already]

Source: Osen
Translation from Rice & Est @ bigbangworld

SBS to air an hour-long Big Bang comeback special (110215)[NEWS]

SBS to air an hour-long Big Bang comeback special (110215)[NEWS]

After confirming their official comeback plans earlier this week, Big Bang will now be meeting with their fans through an hour-long SBS special called “Big Bang Comeback Show” on February 27th!

This is the first time a singer has being given a full hour to promote their comeback on a public broadcast network since the legendary Seo Taiji. Given the rarity of such an opportunity, it seems that SBS deemed Big Bang as worthy of the time because of the history they’ve built up both in Korea and overseas.

SBS representatives have put a gag order on the directors in order to keep Big Bang’s newest songs under wraps until the special airs.

Source: Osen via Nate@allkpop

T.O.P picked as ideal soulmate (110215) [NEWS]

T.O.P picked as ideal soulmate (110215) [NEWS]

TOP from Big Bang has been picked as the ideal soulmate.

Taken from a recent poll to promote the movie ‘TiMER’, the results of the poll “Which Big Bang member is your ideal soulmate?” shown that majority of the votes went to TOP as he ranked first.

Like the popularity of TOP, John Patrick Amedori did well on both fields of entertainment, be it the music or acting. He received much support not only from the young crowds, but a wide range of ages have been captivated by him.

Source: Newsen
Translation: Aoiare @21BANGS.COM

G-Dragon, Jaejoong, stars who are likely to receive lots of chocolates on Valentine's Day [NEWS]

G-Dragon, Jaejoong, stars who are likely to receive lots of chocolates on Valentine's Day [NEWS]

According to a survey titled ‘Stars who is Likely to Receive Most Valentine’s Day Chocolates’ that was conducted by SevenEdu (http://www.sevenedu.net) from January 31st to February 12th with a total 546 votes, JYJ Jaejoong is placed 1st with total 39.6% votes followed by Big Bang G-Dragon at 2nd with 34%.

Source: JKN
Translation from sharingyoochun.net

Weekly Music Charts - 2nd week of February [CHARTS]

Weekly Music Charts - 2nd week of February [CHARTS]

How did they Rank this week?


SORIBADA
Artist Ranking


Song Ranking

18 - GD&TOP – "High High" | GD

20 - Seung Ri – "V.V.I.P" | V.V.I.P.

MELON
Album Ranking

BUGS
TOP 5

[No Big Bang on the Top 5 :( ]

26 - Seung Ri – "V.V.I.P" | V.V.I.P.
39 - Seung Ri – "What can I do" | V.V.I.P.
49 - GD&TOP – "Don't Go Home" | GD&TOP

HANTEO
Album Ranking

We're aware that there are more charts and categories, however, we will be posting results from Soribada, Melon, Hanteo, Bugs and Gaon.

*Gaon chart will be up later in the week.

Last Gaon Chart

GD&TOP and Seungri end solo promotions on Inkigayo today (110213) [NEWS]

GD&TOP and Seungri end solo promotions on Inkigayo today (110213) [NEWS]

Big Bang’s Seungri, and GD & TOP returned from the United States on the 13th and have decided to appear on SBS’s Inkigayo.

The new album’s music video shooting was taking place in the U.S and they originally planned to stay until early next week but returned ahead of schedule in order to finish their broadcasting activities.

According to this week’s Inkigayo GD & TOP and Seungri will once again compete for the number 1 mutizen.

The youngest of the group, Seungri, won last week with his song “What Should I Do?”. While holding the trophy Seungri revealed, “In 2011 we are modestly committed to become victorious” and “Big Bang will come out soon!“.

Seungri’s “What Should I Do?” stayed at #1 for 3 consecutive weeks on M-Countdown but because he was busy in the U.S he wasn’t able to perform on stage.

Meanwhile the fan’s anticipation is accelerating as Big Bang’s comeback is nearing with the final stage of their members today on SBS’s Inkigayo.

Source: Osen
Translated: alee @ ibigbang

Mnet Big Bang Comeback Fan Event [NEWS]

Mnet Big Bang Comeback Fan Event [NEWS]

Send congratulatory messages to Big Bang for their comeback.

BIGBANG ID BACK

How to participate:
1) Create your UCC (user-created content) and send to Big Bang. UCCs can be photos, artworks, text or videos or anything. For videos, duration should only be 10-30 seconds.

2) Send to Mnet representative (mnetservice@gmail.com).
- Title format should be: BIGBANGCOMEBACK_YOURNAME_TITLEofUCC
- Content should include your attachment, a description of your attachment, your email address and contact info.
- Please note Gmail can only accommodate up to 25MB.

3) Deadline is on February 20, 2011 midnight.

UCCs selected will be used and edited by Mnet.com.
3 lucky users will be chosen to get autographed CDs and a Big Bang polaroid.

Source: http://event.mnet.com/artistday (via gilbakk)
Translation from Japanese by Tisya @ bigbangupdates

The reasons for Big Bang trip to America [NEWS]

The reasons for Big Bang trip to America [NEWS]

There are only about two weeks then BIGBANG will comeback with their ‘Bigshow’ after their more-than-2-year hiatus. Their leaving for America on 7th has really arouse our attention.

It seems that they embarked the journey because they have to film the MVs of the songs in their brand new album. A staff of YGE revealed that they are now preparing MVs which are in different styles from those in the past. In order to capture the natural beauty of the scenery as most as possible and jump out of the mundane framework of a MV, they have chosen America to film them.

However, if we take a look at the schedule of their America journey, we can then conclude that they are not only going there to film the MVs. Since YGE has planned that BIGBANG and 2NE1 should advance into the overseas market the soonest in this year, it has invited famous American musicians to take part in their music production since last year and the frequency is getting higher and higher.

On the day that BIGBANG departed, the world class musicians, DJ of Black Eyed Peas and DJ Poet came to Korea to help producing the album of 2NE1. It also signifies an important step of YGE’s advancing into the overseas market.

The president of YGE also said, "we have been actively supporting the collaboration between our artists and the overseas producers, there are many American Hip Hop musicians who like BIGBANG and 2NE1. I have also been taking advice from them."

‘BIGSHOW’ will be held from 25-27 in Seoul Olympic Park. Different from other idol groups, they would not comeback on TV channels but in their ‘BIGSHOW’. Such kind of dedication to their concerts and the high quality of the shows are the specialties of BIGBANG.

In this way, BIGBANG do not only film their MVs in America but are also having meetings with their potential partners in making music and as the same time, they are also discussing their direction and strategy of advancing into the America market. 

Source: Osen
Chinese Translation: 小7 @GDFW
English Translation: Rice@BigbangWORLD

Big Bang updates from Las Vegas (Fan Account) [NEWS]

Big Bang updates from Las Vegas (Fan Account) [NEWS]

Some updates from VIPs who spotted Big Bang in Las Vegas. Here's a summary:

- G-Dragon was spotted with yellow hair.
- Daesung's eyes are small and cute
- They went to the (Las Vegas) Strip.
- Taeyang is short like 5"4'
- GD is taller. Taller than T.O.P? (Probably wearing insoles?)
- T.O.P still sporting his white hair.
- They were able to get autographs but not photos.
- Their manager was nice but won't allow them to take pics.
- They were spotted at the Bellagio but "they're staying off the strip on Charleston and Arville"
- Also seen at MGM.

More bits of info from the source. See link below.

Source: Sarah (Thanks VIP4Daesung for the link!)

Closed thread. Sorry about that. Deleted some comments too to avoid misinformation ;)