Girls’ Generation and Big Bang Picked as Most Popular K-Pop Star in First Half of 2012

Girls’ Generation and Big Bang were named the top K-Pop celebrities in the first half of 2012. On April 18, a Korean research agency called Leespiar released results to their recent survey that asked for the most popular Korean celebrity in the first half of 2012.

Big Bang Signs Modelling Contract with Jeju Air

Jeju Air announced on April 18 that in order to strengthen their global image, they finalized the modelling contract with Big Bang, who are popular worldwide. They also arranged to be a sponsor for the Japan and Asia tour that starts in May.

Big Bang to Meet Fans from 160 Nations Through MTV World Stage

On April 18, YG Entertainment announced that Big Bang will be coming to the homes of fans in 160 countries through "MTV World Stage – Big Bang ALIVE" on May 4. "MTV World Stage – Big Bang ALIVE" will present a live performance of "Bad Boy," "Fantastic Baby," and "Blue" from "Big Bang ALIVE Tour 2012" in Seoul. The show will also feature performances of other songs on the album "ALIVE" and interview clips of each member that were previously presented on "YG ON AIR."

Big Bang’s Real Height Questioned Again

Netizens have once again come up with evidence to question Big Bang’s real height. Recently, a collection of photos were posted on an online community board under the title, “Conclusion to Big Bang’s real height.” The photo contains screenshot images of Big Bang members standing next to other celebrities, giving an easy look at how their height measures up to others.

Teen Top’s Parody of Big Bang’s Fantastic Baby

On April 11 an interesting Big Bang cover contest submission appeared on the “Nate Pann” website. (Currently the website is running a cover contest titled “Fantastic 1”) The submission was by Teen Top! The post appeared with the following message, “Hello~~~ This is Teen Top!!!! We filmed this clip while at a Canadian waiting room~ We just had fun kk Please watch it with fun~ just laugh kk We will be a Teen Top that tries harder.”

Jung Hyung Don’s Parody of Big Bang’s G-Dragon

Jung Hyung Don and Defconn parodied Big Bang’s G-Dragon’s unique hair style. On this week’s episode of MBC every1’s "Weekly Idol," idols voted on the "Fashion King, the next G-Dragon." On the day, MC Jung Hyung Don and Defconn discussed about the ranking and the production crew gave them a mission to parody idol’s fashion.