Taeyang Shares Thoughts on the K-Pop Scene, Idols and Artists, and His First Love

K-Pop fans, you have another website to bookmark! Renowned K-Pop writer Jaeki Cho recently started up his own venture specializing in Korean entertainment and culture. It’s called Noonchi.us and it’s starting off with a bang… a big bang, that is! (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) The one and only Taeyang granted an exclusive interview to commemorate the… Continue reading Taeyang Shares Thoughts on the K-Pop Scene, Idols and Artists, and His First Love

Haru Cheers On BIGBANG’s Taeyang with an Adorable Picture of Her “Eyes, Nose, Lips”

Tablo’s daughter, Haru, is receiving attention for the cute way she has shown her support for BIGBANG Taeyang’s new title track “Eyes, Nose, Lips.” On June 1, a short description saying, “Eyes? Nose? Lips! #RISE,” along with a photo of Haru, was posted onto Tablo and Haru’s joint Instagram account @tabloisdad. In the picture, Haru… Continue reading Haru Cheers On BIGBANG’s Taeyang with an Adorable Picture of Her “Eyes, Nose, Lips”

Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” Tops iTunes Charts in 10 Countries

  Not only did Taeyang record an all-kill on domestic music charts, but the scale of his popularity could be felt on iTunes charts all around the world. Less than 24 hours after releasing his second studio album “Rise,” the star and his title track “Eyes, Nose, Lips” could be seen topping the iTunes charts… Continue reading Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” Tops iTunes Charts in 10 Countries

Taeyang Kills Charts with New Album “Rise”

Big Bang’s Taeyang, finally back with his long-awaited second solo album “Rise,” has achieved an ‘all-kill’ on the music charts. The album was released midnight June 2, and in just three hours, title track “Eyes, Nose, Lips” hit the top of ten real-time music charts, including Melon, Mnet, Olleh Music, Naver Music, Daum Music, and… Continue reading Taeyang Kills Charts with New Album “Rise”

All Rise, Taeyang Is Back with New Album and “Eyes, Nose, Lips” MV

Taeyang is finally back! The digital form of his second solo album, “Rise,” and music video for title track “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” is out, released midnight June 2 (KST). Titled “Rise,” the new album is a studio album with a total of nine tracks. This will be Taeyang’s first studio album in four years after his… Continue reading All Rise, Taeyang Is Back with New Album and “Eyes, Nose, Lips” MV

Taeyang Admits Having Conflicts with YG’s Yang Hyun Suk During Album Production

At the press conference for his second full album, “Rise,” held today, June 2, at CGV Cheongdam, BIGBANG’s Taeyang confessed that he had some conflict with YG‘s CEO, Yang Hyun Suk, while working on his album. “When I first planned on making an album, my goal was to make an album that I can be satisfied… Continue reading Taeyang Admits Having Conflicts with YG’s Yang Hyun Suk During Album Production

Taeyang to Release Solo Debut Album + Solo Tour in Japan by August

This coming summer will definitely be hotter than ever with Taeyang confirming the release of his second studio album in Korea this June followed by the release of his debut solo album and a solo concert tour in Japan on August. According to an announcement by YG Entertainment today, May 30, Taeyang will release his… Continue reading Taeyang to Release Solo Debut Album + Solo Tour in Japan by August

YG Reveals Taeyang’s “Rise” Album Tracklist and Exciting New Details

It’s almost here!  New details of Taeyang‘s long-awaited new album has been released through YG Entertainment‘s blog, yg-life.com. Along with a new image of Taeyang and a tracklist of the album, Yang Hyun Suk has also left a letter that outlines the details of Taeyang’s new album. Titled “Rise,” the new album is a studio… Continue reading YG Reveals Taeyang’s “Rise” Album Tracklist and Exciting New Details

Taeyang Reveals Cryptic Teaser Spot for “RISE”

After releasing two mysterious photo teasers earlier this week, BIGBANG’s Taeyang is back to rouse attention with a new video teaser spot for upcoming comeback “RISE.” The preview, shot on location in Los Angeles, evokes a dark and somber mood as warning signals are emitting throughout in the background. Taeyang, who is battling a mysterious… Continue reading Taeyang Reveals Cryptic Teaser Spot for “RISE”

Taeyang Hypes “RISE” Comeback With Second Teaser Image

The second image for Taeyang’s upcoming album “RISE” has been revealed! In the released teaser, the BIGBANG member shoots a smoldering gaze at the camera while perching shirtless on a ledge. It seems like Taeyang is experimenting with a mature concept as he is spotted with simple blonde hair and black jeans.  As reported before, Taeyang had… Continue reading Taeyang Hypes “RISE” Comeback With Second Teaser Image