Japan Is Ready For BIGBANG

BIGBANG’s comeback and world tour, "2012 BIGBANG Alive Tour," is also being watched by Japanese media. In a March 5 article from the Japanese paper Sankei Sports, the writer talks about BIGBANG’s popularity not only in Korea but throughout the world. As you may remember, BIGBANG won the "World Wide Act" award at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

BIGBANG Unveils More Concept Photos for “Alive”

On February 29, BIGBANG revealed additional concept photos from their latest album, “Alive.” The photos have a somewhat abstract concept to it, following the same mask-themed photos we’ve seen in earlier pictures. The most stunning photos are perhaps G-Dragon’s picture with him strangled in chains, wearing what looks like a Chosun-era royal family hat, and Taeyang’s topless photo with him clad in tattoos.

[Exclusive] BIGBANG’s "Alive" Album Full Review

WIth less than 12 hours to go before the release of BIGBANG’s fifth mini album, "Alive," Soompi was given the chance to exclusively listen to all the tracks on the album! In addition to "Blue," which we already reviewed last week, Soompi was given a sneak peek into "Bad Boy," "Fantastic Baby," "Ain’t No Fun," "Love Dust," and "Wings." Enjoy the written preview of all six tracks from "Alive"!

BIGBANG’s Seungri Has Talent for Getting Slapped, Wanted to Take Off His Pants for Teaser

BIGBANG’s T.O.P slapped fellow member Seungri. On the February 26 episode of MBC "Section TV Entertainment Relay," T.O.P drew laughter after slapping Seungri on the face. Seungri who recently made an appearance on MBC "Light and Shadow" boasted, "I have a talent for getting slapped. My cheeks are firm so the sound of the slap can be heard much better." Member T.O.P jumped at the opportunity to hit Seungri on the cheek as a special preview.

Fans Accuse KBS "Celebrity Broadcast" of Foul Play with BIGBANG

BIGBANG recently appeared on KBS 2TV “Celebrity Broadcast,” and the title for their segment was “BIGBANG’s comeback, is it a return that is already forgiven?” BIGBANG fans were suspicious whether KBS was deliberately trying to down play BIGBANG’s comeback. “Celebrity Broadcast” pointed out whether it was too early for BIGBANG to comeback after G-Dragon’s marijuana incident and Daesung’s accident that both occurred in 2011.

BIGBANG T.O.P’s Witty Answer to Idol Groups Five Year Life Span

BIGBANG T.O.P shared his opinion regarding the life span of Idol groups. On the February 26 episode of MBC "Section TV Entertainment Relay," the topic of the time left before idol groups break up was brought up. BIGBANG answered questions about what were their feelings now that they passed the expiration date of typical idol groups which is usually around five years. The reporter asked, "You passed the five year life span of most idol groups. How do you feel about it?" Member T.O.P chose to answer the question. He replied, "[Even though we passed the five year mark] it still could happen."