Big Bang's Japanese Album Pre-Order #1 & #2 on HMV Japan Daily

Source: http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/
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Japanese release for Gummy's "I'm Sorry" featuring T.O.P out on November 9

YGEX has just released the details of the release of Gummy's Japanese album. The 3rd track is the Japanese version of I'm Sorry featuring T.O.P. The album and a limited edition of it with a

G-Dragon finally meets Little Kwon Ji Yong

BIGBANG’s G-dragon helps a patient with the same name as him put on “Wings of Hope”

Since 2009, VIP members (gd-supporters.com) have expressed their love for G-dragon by donating every month out of never ending sincerity. They have helped not only Jiyong but a little girl that suffers from

[PHOTO] Seungri and Taeyang with their bikes from Bean Pole

Message: 스타일멘토 GD의 생일선물로 빈폴이 준비한 빈폴자전거들! 블랙은 GD에게, 그리고 나머지컬러는 GD의 소중한 사람들에게 전달해달라고 말했었는데~ 오늘 승리와 태양의 인증샷이 도착했네요! 와우^^ [JY]

Translation: Style Mentor GD's birthday present was prepared by Bean Pole! We gave the black one to GD and bikes of other colors to GD's valuable friends~ I was told that today Seungri and Taeyang have received theirs! Wow ^^ [JY]

Source: _Beanpole @twitter
Translated by: Rice @ bigbangupdates.com

Preview of Big Bang's CF Song for North Face to be released today

Translation: Today, we are planning on revealing the first release of Big Bang's North Face CF song in a preview form on Facebook. North Face Facebook http://t.co/tGbZ4Qx

[NEWS] Flo Rida posts a birthday shoutout for G-Dragon on Twitter Share

Thanks @Nunu0495_GD for the tip!
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FLO RIDA CELEBRATES G-DRAGON'S BIRTHDAY

American rapper Flo Rida celebrated the birthday of  Big Bang’s leader G-Dragon.

On August 18th, Flo Rida tweeted, “Happy birthday GD.”

Last year, G-Dragon's "Heartbreaker" cast a doubt on plagiarizing Flo

[PHOTO] Seungri working out at the gym

"The Loneliness of Self-Discipline"

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[PHOTO] G-Dragon with Minzy working out at the gym

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[PHOTO] Taeyang's Twitter Update with G-Dragon

Update: I'm having lunch with my old friend at ABIKO:) 아비꼬 처음왔는데.. 너무 맛있네요!!

Translation: I'm having a lunch with my old friend at ABIKO:) I’m here for the 1st time and it’s really good!!

Translation: @HuisuYoon

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Two old friends, Big Bang’s Taeyang and G-Dragon enjoying a meal together

Big Bang’s Taeyang shared a picture he took with G-Dragon. He tweeted, “I'm having lunch with an old friend of mine at a curry specialty store. It was my first time there and it was delicious.”

[VIDEO] Seungri Me2Day Update

MESSAGE: BIGBANG 뉴질랜드 노스페이스 광고촬영중 ㅡ 우리는 팥과 떡 그리고 시럽이 필요했다 거대한 빙수위에서있는기분 좋은추억만들어준 노스페이스 감사합니다.”
TAGS: 한국도착 팬들위한선물 탑 태양 귀요미 촬영감독 승리 반지의제왕 나니아연대기 촬영장소
Translation:BIGBANG’s The North Face CM shooting in New Zealand ㅡ I felt like we’re standing on the top of a giant bing-soo and some bean paste and syrup is much needed.Thank you very much for the good memory,The North Face.
Tags:Arrive at Korea,Gifts to the fans,T.O.P,Taeyang,Kuiyomi,Director of Photography,Seungri,The Lord of The Rings,The Chronicles of Narnia,Shooting location.
Source: Seungri Me2Day via gilbakk2010@YT
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Korean Idols Dominate German Music Chart for 2 Weeks in a Row

Korean idol groups have dominated German music channel Viva TV’s hot music chart for two weeks in a row.

SHINee’s Hello and TVXQ’s Why were placed 1st and 2nd on the 30th Weekly VIVA Clip Chart published on 28 July. 2NE1′s I Am the Best was 8th, and SNSD’s Hoot 10th, to be followed by B2st’s Fiction (19th), Big Bang’s Tonight (40th), 2PM’s Hands Up (46th), and B2st Breath (90th).

Viva TV is as influential in Germany as MTV in the U.S. The Clip Chart ranks most-watched music videos based on the viewer counts and online mp3 download counts for the past week.


[Source: http://www.segye.com/Articles/NEWS/CULTURE/Article.asp?aid=20110729003868&subctg1=&subctg2=]
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Big Bang wins lawsuit for unauthorized use of their photos

Big Bang has been in a lawsuit against a Japanese publishing company for the unauthorized use of their photos. Fortunately, the Tokyo District Court announced that the lawsuit has been settled in Big Bang's favor.

On November 20th, 2010 Sankei Sports reported that Okra Publishing Company had to compensate 30,000,000 yen (about $383,000 USD) for the unauthorized use of Big Bang's photos. The case was filed after Okra published a magazine titled "The Latest Hallyu Star Special - Big Bang" and the photos they used were not authorized by YG Entertainment.

A lawyer representing Big Bang explained, "The publishing company admitted that they used the photos without prior consent or authorization. Also, the revenues they obtained from the magazine sales have been offset by the compensation they have to pay". An Okra representative responded, "We did not explicitly say that we came to a compromise."

source:
>www.koreaboo.com

Big Bang wins Hanteo's ''2011 Singer Award'' with the highest sales at #1

Big Bang won Hanteo's annual "Singer Award" chart for 2011 from their sales made from January 1st to July 18th!

The ranking for each artist is based on album sales records saved by Hanteo. The ranking counts all of the albums/singles released by each artist throughout their careers, but only counts the sales those albums made in2011.

Big Bang came in first place with higher sales, for their 56 albums/singles since 2006, than senior group DBSKwho sold 156,067 copies from 130 albums/singles at #2. SS501′s leader Kim Hyung Joong who went solo this year also ranked high at #3 from 3 albums/singles.

1. Big Bang
2. Dong Bang Shin Ki (156,067)
3. Kim Hyun Joong
4. BEAST
5. Jay Park

Source: Hanteo
Taken from: iBB

Taeyang's Twitter Update

Translation:

Today's sunlight is exceptionally warm! Together with the music today! :) beyonce-love on top

Translated by: Rebecca @ bigbangupdates
Source: @realtaeyang

GD&TOP to attend event by Seoulcialite Agency this August?

Seoulcialite Agency, the events organizer behind GD&TOP's High High MV Party last December, posted an update on Twitter regarding an event they will be holding this coming August.

According to the tweet, the upcoming event's line-up includes Major Lazer, GD&TOP and The Pretty Reckless. There will also be DJ sets by Murf and Choice 37, whom Big Bang worked with for their 4th mini album.

Other details on the event and where it will take place in Seoul are yet to be announced. We will just keep you posted when there is more info available.

Source: @HarryKim & @Seoulcial


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Taeyang recommends "Sure Thing" by Miguel

@RealTaeyang: 요즘같은 날씨에 어울리는 음악 하나 추천해 드릴게요~ Miguel - sure thing Ay! Check out the this artist..! He is dope! :)
Translation: On these days, this kind of weather, I would like to recommend a song~ Miguel - sure thing. Ay! Check out this artist..! He is dope! :)

Daesung, the Most Discussed Person on the Internet in June

Whose news attracted the most attention in June?

SK Marketing and Company's online research platform 'Trillion' (www.trillionpanel.com) has revealed June's most searched person on their portal. There were a total of 6,782 adult males and females who have participated in the research and the result was announced on 5th.

The person who attracted most attention in June was Big Bang's Daesung (Kang Daesung, 22). 38.5% of the surveyed people chose him.

Chaseungwon of the recent popular drama of MBC TV 'The Greatest Love' has gained 14.1% votes and Imjaebeom who wore a Nazi uniform in his national tour has got 14.1 % of the total votes too.

Another person who caught attention is the ex-boyfriend of a trot group('Iris')'s member since he stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death. (10% of votes, ranks 4th place). The 5th place is taken up by Gi Meonjin (7.1%) who joined the protest against Hanji Heavy Industries and Construction Aerial.

Gong Hyonjin (3.3%) who took up the role of 'Gua Ejeong' has captured the 6th place. It is true that the drama 'The Greatest Love' is popular since Gong Hyonjin and Chaseungwon both rank high in this survey.

Boyfriend "We want to be like, Big Bang and TVXQ seniors

Boyfriend said "We thinking again name from the Company," "The name won't reach the Male fans, but It good to the Girl fans " and they explained the group name.

Boyfriend have six members, the twin brothers Youngmin-Kwangmin (16), Minwoo (16) This three become child actor before their debut with Boyfriend, the activity became model has been experienced too. Hyunseong (18) part of a rock band from 6th grade at elementary school as the drums, Jungmin(17) Learn music composing under the Suwon Youth Arts Festival, Leader Donghyun (22) make appearance in KBS2 TV 'Conduct Zero' .

"Only I'll cover you your very own boyfriend of a boyfriend, I'll always cherish being only for you and I"

Their debut song is the same as their group name, 'Boyfriend'. Do fanservice like kissing, winking on the stage.

Boyfriend " In front of a mirror and seats six people were practicing gestures and facial expressions. Now we adapted with Aegyo*".

Big Bang Q&A on Spring Magazine Japan (August Edition)

1) The ideal place for dating during the summer?
T.O.P: ...
V.I: I want to rent a house on an island then we can spend time together.
GDRAGON: I love swimming. I want to go for picnics at scenic places.
SOL: I want to have fun in Jeju Island in summer.
DLITE: She and I spend the date in an isolated island

2) In your opinion, what are the best words that you want to hear from women?
T.O.P: Praising words for me.
V.I: You are sexy.
GDRAGON: I think the best thing I can hear from women are words that describe the budding of a romance.
SOL: I feel energetic when I hear praises on the albums and the stage performances.
DLITE: You are charming…. (laugh)
Source: Daily K-Pop