Taeyang is gearing up to start activities with THEBLACKLABEL! On December 26, the company released the following statement: Hello. This is THEBLACKLABEL. Artist Taeyang has joined THEBLACKLABEL. After working together as producer and artist for a long time, Producer Teddy and artist Taeyang are taking on a fresh start at THEBLACKLABEL based on their musical… Continue reading Taeyang Signs With THEBLACKLABEL + YG Comments On BIGBANG’s Upcoming Plans
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May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 703 boy group members, using big data collected from April 14 to May 14. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
April Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 703 boy group members, using big data collected from March 16 to April 16. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading April Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
K-Pop Idols Who Have Opened Their Own YouTube Channels
Every now and then, idols open their own YouTube channels to share bits of their daily lives with their fans. These idols put all sorts of visual content on their channels to suit every taste and to entertain at all times. After the last feature mentioned some K-pop idols with interesting content on YouTube, here is another… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Have Opened Their Own YouTube Channels
BIGBANG Renews Contract With YG Entertainment
BIGBANG members G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, and Daesung have all renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment. The label made the official announcement on March 11. Since BIGBANG’s debut in 2006, this will be their third renewal with YG. YG Entertainment said, “Going beyond musical influence, BIGBANG has changed the course of Korean pop culture. YG will… Continue reading BIGBANG Renews Contract With YG Entertainment
BIGBANG’s Daesung Cleared Of Suspicions Regarding Illegal Businesses In His Building
The police have decided not to lay charges against BIGBANG’s Daesung in their investigation into illegal business operations in his building. In July 2018, Channel A reported that illegal adult entertainment businesses involving prostitution services were being operated in a building that Daesung owns. Daesung denied knowledge of any illegal activities and announced legal action against the alleged… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Daesung Cleared Of Suspicions Regarding Illegal Businesses In His Building
Channel A Reports BIGBANG’s Daesung Owes Additional Taxes On His Building
On November 20, Channel A reported updates on a building owned by BIGBANG’s Daesung. According to the network, taxation authorities reportedly told Daesung he will have to pay 1.2 billion won (approximately $1 million) in taxes for his building operating illegal adult entertainment businesses without a permit. He also reportedly borrowed over 5.2 billion won (approximately $4.4 million) from… Continue reading Channel A Reports BIGBANG’s Daesung Owes Additional Taxes On His Building
November Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 527 boy group members, using big data collected from October 15 to November 15. BTS’s Jimin topped the rankings… Continue reading November Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BIGBANG’s Taeyang And Daesung Discharged From Military; Address Plans For Future Activities
BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Daesung are officially back from the military! On November 10, after successfully completing their mandatory military service, Taeyang and Daesung were discharged at the Ground Operations Command in the city of Yongin. The two bandmates greeted a large crowd of fans and reporters who had gathered to celebrate their return to civilian… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Taeyang And Daesung Discharged From Military; Address Plans For Future Activities
YG Shares Update On Taeyang And Daesung’s Military Discharge Location + Asks Fans Not To Visit
YG Entertainment has shared a statement regarding the upcoming military discharges of Taeyang and Daesung. Previously in October, the agency asked fans not to visit for their discharges due to the African swine fever (ASF) virus. On November 4, YG released the following statement: Hello. This is YG Entertainment. This is a request regarding the military discharges… Continue reading YG Shares Update On Taeyang And Daesung’s Military Discharge Location + Asks Fans Not To Visit