BIGBANG held their official debut on August 19, 2006 during a YG Family Concert in Seoul. Since then, the talent-packed group has reached a level of international stardom that far exceeded their initial expectations. Always known as trendsetters in both fashion and music, their style has evolved throughout the years with every album and comeback.… Continue reading The Evolution of BIGBANG: When Was Their Best Year?
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Which K-Pop Star Shares Your April Birthday?
Happy birthday to everyone with an April birthday! This month celebrates birthdays of K-Pop idols such as Siwon, Eunhyuk (Super Junior), Jonghyun (SHINee), Daesung (BIGBANG), Jessica, Sehun (EXO), Luhan, UEE (After School), Himchan (B.A.P), and Wooyoung (2PM). Also solo artists Kim Jong Kook, Jay Park, Younha, and actor Lee Jun Ki. There are also two pairs… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your April Birthday?
“Infinity Challenge”: Male K-Pop Idol Version
“Infinity Challenge,” the representative Korean variety show currently airing, comes with an impressive history. (This year they celebrate their 10-year anniversary!) Its members are undoubtedly famous and nationally known. Of course, with 10 years of history, there have been member changes throughout time. Currently, there are five active members, but last week’s episode’s “challenge” was… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge”: Male K-Pop Idol Version
V.I.P. QUIZ: What’s Your Level of BIGBANG Knowledge?
With recent reports that the sounds of a BIGBANG comeback are soon to be heard throughout the world, V.I.P. everywhere are rejoicing! Almost 3 years since their last studio album as a group, most will agree that it is past time for the internationally popular group to take over the charts once more. How much do… Continue reading V.I.P. QUIZ: What’s Your Level of BIGBANG Knowledge?
K-Pop Idols: Who Trained the Longest and the Shortest?
With the recent debut of G.Soul who trained for 15 years, the length of K-Pop idols training (which can be particularly long in the K-Pop industry) has become a hot topic. Is it necessary to train for that long? How long exactly should one train for? Idols often discuss how long or how short their training… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: Who Trained the Longest and the Shortest?
Vote! Who Has the Best Eye Smile in K-pop?
After I was introduced to K-pop, I started to notice these singularly adorable artists with eyes that seemed to disappear when they smiled. “What is this strange phenomenon that leaves my heart fluttering?” I asked myself daily. With this question in mind, I turned to the modern day oracle of wisdom (Google) and discovered the definition which I was seeking, “Eye… Continue reading Vote! Who Has the Best Eye Smile in K-pop?
Daesung Reveals Why He’s Drawn to Trot Music
BIGBANG‘s Daesung revealed why he is so drawn to making trot music, after the success of his recent Japanese trot album “D-LITE.” He said that he is drawn to trot music as his parents are big fan of the genre. He further added, “It’s a genre I feel comfortable with.” Traditionally, trot is a genre that… Continue reading Daesung Reveals Why He’s Drawn to Trot Music
BIGBANG’s Daesung Hits Number One on Oricon Chart with “D-Lite”
BIGBANG star Daesung (also known as D-Lite) has reached Number One on the Japanese charts with his album “D-Lite from BIGBANG.” The star reached the top spot on Oricon’s Daily Album rankings with the new release, which dropped on October 29. The album contains a Japanese version of one of Daesung’s popular Korean hits, as well as three new… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Daesung Hits Number One on Oricon Chart with “D-Lite”
Daesung to Release a Japanese Solo Mini Album and a Concert DVD in October
BIGBANG member Daesung will be releasing a Japanese solo mini album and a concert DVD in October. The mini album “D-Lite” will be a unique album that will consist of Daesung’s enka songs. Enka is a popular music genre in Japan, similar to the trot genre in Korea. In fact, Japanese versions of Daesung’s trot songs… Continue reading Daesung to Release a Japanese Solo Mini Album and a Concert DVD in October
[To:ur Imagination] BIGBANG’s Daesung Radiates Like Sunshine in His KTO Photoshoot
Next up after releasing Taeyang and Seungri’s KTO photoshoot stills is Daesung, the group’s atmosphere maker and man who just radiates feel-good energy. The members of BIGBANG, the main faces for KTO’s summer event To:ur Imagination, gathered at a studio in Samseong-dong, Seoul earlier this year for the photoshoot. (You can see their short video… Continue reading [To:ur Imagination] BIGBANG’s Daesung Radiates Like Sunshine in His KTO Photoshoot