★彡yg ♪♬♪ The Official Big Bang [빅뱅] Thread ver. 2

[Guest johnnyquest89]

I wanted them to get in the most viewed worldwide section because that's massive exposure right there. It allows the video to be accessed by a larger audience. Youtube is powerful in that respect. And it happened so i'm happy.

It was also nice to be there talking to VIPs, no negativity, no fanwars, just love for the boys. I'd like to do that again because it was a great experience.

TOP sounds so sexy speaking Japanese. His pronunciation is actually pretty good. You can tell he's been studying because he's been a lot more willing to speak it lately.

If that's what you were working for my bad. I seem to have misinterpreted your intentions, from what I was seeing around I thought It was an attempt to show YG the popularity of the group around with high views in a short time. So with comments like we've been mashing f5 n refreshing to get it up made me think wrongly of what you all were doing.

well any how I've lost track of what I wanted to say and think it's time to get some Tacos

[Guest ttrin]

hmm, the performance that you're talking about (theboys in black suit in large metal boxes) is actually the Everybody Scream intro from Remembe album.

is this the one you are talking about? --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr8oHISecMI

this is the stand up intro performance though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP7KXWUXoZY

oh thanks so much. and yes it was the everybody scream intro, silly silly me. no wonder i couldn't find it.

speaking of which, seeing as how i have no pics/vids to give back to the thread, i do pose a question for all you idle fans.

obviously big bang has gone through a recognizably large change in music type/genre/quality(if i may be so bold to say). the question is,

do you like big bang's music as much as you did when you were first drawn to them?

i first became a fan...well...when they first began actually, with their since 2007 album. my peak of fandom was between the always minialbum-remember album. i guess i took a short break from asian entertainment and when i returned i returned to a electronic/autotune heavy big bang, and i was not pleased. this includes beautiful hangover. don't stone me. however this is just my opinion as a fan who longs for the big bang of two years ago. the big bang that had real singing in them and the big bang who doesn't look like they need to stay confined in the pages nylon nippon. really. it hurts to admit this, but i just don't like the recent big bang as artists anymore...

[Guest Mehndi]

Source - http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ontama/index.html

c: S@bbvipz

[Guest Michala01]

^^

You lose some, you gain some. Not everyone is going to like the new things they do. But I still prefer them to try new things rather than do the same old. 

There it is again....

[Guest intelligirl]

Adorable Dae with a fan @ Lotte Fanmeeting

More previews of Asahi TV Ontama Recording

Bae's expression, cute!

Source: BIGBANG☆WORLD Mobile [Japan only blog] Shared by Tisya@bbupdates + baidu

[Guest toozdae08]

do you like big bang's music as much as you did when you were first drawn to them?

I came into Big Bang this year but caught up pretty quickly, so I had my pick of BB's music. My fav period of Big Bang is their Stand up and Always minialbums -personally I feel that that was their best musical period. To be honest I didn't think their Remember album was as good. It was very electronic and autotuned and I didn't like it as much (still really really liked it but it had nothing on those two miniablums). It didn't have as much soul as I remember my BB having. However, I'm loving that they are trying new things, my biggest disappointment would be if BB didn't evolve their sound with their new album but I really doubt that would happen, this is BB and they are constantly evolving.

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Also, can Bae get anymore adorable in that pic

[no1chronoptimist]

There are so much things happening over at YGE that I can't even decide which news to read first. LOL. Anyway, to those who liked my previous post, I'm glad that my thoughts echo yours. I was really really emotional during that time. LOL.

Anyway, about their Japanese popularity. I'm also sad that it seems their popularity in Japan as seen in the awards and the sold-out concerts do not translate YET to their singles sales. But we should keep in mind that Big Bang, even if they were active in Japan for most of the 1 1/2 year of their hiatus in the kpop scene, were juggling their other commitments as solo artists with promotions there. So, their promotions there can only be termed as "half-baked".

Maybe I'm rationalizing as a fan but if you look back, they started their Japanese activities 2009 right after their Lollipop stint for LG CF, right? Well let's see what the boys as solos did in 2009 while they're supposed to be promoting in Japan -

1. GD was producing his first solo album; wrote 10 new songs; promoted in music shows;did 4 MVs; did a solo concert

2. TOP was filming 1 tv show; 1 movie - Iris and Into the Fire

3. Taeyang was producing his second album as a follow up from HOT mini-album, did 2 MVs; promoted in music shows

4. Daesung was still shooting Family Outing which aired every week; got into a bad accident which had him inactive for 2 months after his surgery

5. Seungri had his Strong Baby promotions early 2009; shot 1 MV; preparing for university exams; promoted in music shows; did Shouting musical

Add all these commitments with their CFs 1 for Hite, 1 for LG Cyon, and 1 for BSX. And they also produced collaboration efforts - Friend (OST) by TOP/YB/Teddy and Hallelujah - GD/YB/TOP/Teddy. The four also appeared in Chuseok festival and the five appeared in Dream Concert 2009.

2009 was also a year of GD controversies which is still continuing till now - with court procedures requiring GD to go back to Korea too.

What did they do in Japan that year? They released 3 MVs - Gara Gara Go, My Heaven and Let Me Hear Your Voice and single Emotion. They had a fan meet which was cut short because the place was jam packed because the organizers severely underestimated number of fans attending the meet. They appeared in 5 or 6 shows but only for a while and 2 radio stints. Their ELT concert was postponed because of Dae's injury. So 2009 Japanese activities were not as heavy as what YG would have wanted.

Fast Forward to 2010 Japanese activities. They did ELT concerts in Japan in six different venues which all sold out. They won several awards from different bodies and performed there (MTV/Summer Sonic). They released Tell Me Goodbye, Ora Yeah, Beautiful Hangover, and Somebody 2 Luv; two of which had MVs filmed. They also did several interviews but mostly in connection with the award shows.Taeyang did a collaboration with Thelma Aoyama.

They had other activities in Korea too while their Japanese promos are ongoing. 2010 solos - Taeyang released and promoted Solar album and still continuing to do so. TOP was promoting with his movie premiere and collabed with Se7en for Digital Bounce. Daesung is also preparing for his own album and filming for What's Up while Ri has several variety show appearances and is also now busy filming a variety show MC. GD is busy preparing for BB's comeback album. As a group - they did Big Show 2010 and filmed Lollipop 2 cf and Eversense in Thailand.

So, see how BB has not really concentrated in Japan? They were there only half the time and with barely enough energy to focus on their Japanese activities. We shouldn't compare how they're doing with other groups because those groups put a halt to their activities in Korea before going there. And they didn't have solo things going at the same time. Japan is the second biggest music market in the world, second only to the US. Its a very tough industry to crack and their taste is very different from the Korean or even the international market. They're very wary of foreign acts particularly with the rise of the Hallyu wave and influx of foreign groups to their market. They also respect artists more if they spoke fluent Japanese. So, with BB doing so many things at once and not concentrating on their Japanese activities will not really endear them to the Japanese public in general. Considering all this, its actually very surprising that they even manage to do pretty well in Japan - getting recognition even from Japanese artists.

Listing all these activities, can't we just appreciate HOW HARD the boys have worked to please their fans? I mean seriously look at all these things. I'd probably go crazy with this schedule. I know we all hope for a Korean comeback soon but I want them not to be TOO tired to promote at all. We shouldn't complain about all the popularity stuff right now because as I see it, they're running ragged as it is. The pressure's already too much and if we keep asking for more, I'm afraid to see them break. Especially GD who's got the most responsibility for their group.

Okay, so I'm pretty obsessed with them so I can basically enumerate what they've done in one sitting. But knowing so much of their activities and seeing how people complain so much is really frustrating.

That's all for my ranting.

Anyway, I know itunes ain't all that for Japan (Oricon and Tokio 100 radio plays are the place to be). But here's their standing so far

(Top 10 pop songs)

(Top 10 overall Japanese songs)

So, not bad right?

Anyway, as to the question on BB's music these days. I loved their Always, Hot Issue and Since 2007 albums. But Remember was a downgrade from that musically at least. I didn't like all the songs as much first listen but with as with any BB song, I grew to love them. My favorite BB songs are actually the ones that were not promoted - Until Whenever and Act like nothing's wrong which are both not as appealing to the pop market as I'd like.

Although I can understand that they're trying new things with the electro-pop, I miss them doing hip hop stuff too. So Hallelujah was really really good for me. I also miss them dancing hip hop like they did back in '07. They were really good. Even TOP danced!

I only got into BB heavily in '08 but I knew of them early in their debut times (courtesy of Se7en). I wasn't interested about them so much so, didn't pay attention. But what I lacked in time, I made up with enthusiasm. So I basically had their older efforts in my ipod then. What attracted me to them, ironically, was their debut Lalala and VIP which I saw in YT instead of Sunset Glow promo that time. So, yes I miss those type of songs from them. I liked their electro-pop efforts but not as much as their older stuff. Lies and Haruharu were really good and probably brought in more pop fans but they were not as hard hitting as their earlier tracks.

[Guest GDBABYBABY]

do you like big bang's music as much as you did when you were first drawn to them?

i first became a fan...well...when they first began actually, with their since 2007 album. my peak of fandom was between the always minialbum-remember album. i guess i took a short break from asian entertainment and when i returned i returned to a electronic/autotune heavy big bang, and i was not pleased. this includes beautiful hangover. don't stone me. however this is just my opinion as a fan who longs for the big bang of two years ago. the big bang that had real singing in them and the big bang who doesn't look like they need to stay confined in the pages nylon nippon. really. it hurts to admit this, but i just don't like the recent big bang as artists anymore...

stay tuned to the new korean comeback, I think they made a different style in korea and in japan.

I didn't like some japan songs too, but I still prefer to the improvement of them in live shows.

I think they may not use autotune too much in korean comeback album.

Plz give them the last chance. ^^

[Guest SoshiBangBang]

I'm guessing BHO will be the last japanese song they do in a while. We will only see changes in popularity when everyone can speak fluent Japanese and have hardcore promotions in Japan for prolly 6 months of a year which I fear might happen after this Korean Album.

[Guest juang_bb]

^^^ @no1chronoptimist thank you again. did i say how much i love you right now?!? LOL!!!

anyway, the mezamashi interview was nice. see?!? i think we saw GD trying to speak japanese some videos ago... and now, TOP's trying to speak too. they may still be far from being fluent or at a level like maknae and YB are at, but just seeing them trying to speak the language makes me happy. i dont care if they just memorized those lines... for as long as they're trying. they're going to start somewhere and i believe G-TOP know themselves that they need to learn the language.

TOP indeed has good pronounciation. well, he's a rapper so i guess it's a must.

[KimJongKookie]

Do you like big bang's music as much as you did when you were first drawn to them?

I'm not sure how to answer this because I was first drawn to BB during their Korean promotions. And There is no way that I (nor most other VIPs) will say I enjoy their Japanese promotions over their Korean. I just think its best to separate the two. Lets just be honest BBs Korean songs are on a whole nother level than their Japanese. And then we have to take into account that Big Bang themselves have SOOOOOOOOOOOO much more input in their Korean songs since thats their first natural language in all. And people need to understand that BB is still a fish out of water in Japan; how long has it been 2years since they promote there? people act like they been there a decade . They just can't hop in and start writing these mega complex songs in Japanese or producing whole albums because they just started really learning the language for themselves. Also what "works" in the Korean market may not really work in the Japanese market. Example: BBs hip/hop style. In Korean its HOT!! but in Japan that's basically non existent (at least to the mainstream). So to expect the same caliber songs is just pushing it if you ask me.

Even if they reach number 1 in Japan and have huge mega success ...I will still always prefer and want a Korean comeback because that was draws me in. Hell I have never really even listen to Japanese song but I do it for Big Bang. Its just a huge difference in language and quality for me.

[Guest Mehndi]

With Magazine

http://ameblo.jp/koko-bigbang

i want HQ scan

thank you @xtlover15 , thanks bigbangupdates

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[kimlees]

{SCANS} 082710 Big Bang on With Magazine Japan

Scan by Tisya@bigbangupdates

[Guest shinhdeplol]

Big Bang on Vogue Japan (100827)

Scan by Tisya@bigbangupdates

Big Bang on B-PASS Magazine Japan (100827)

Scan by Tisya@bigbangupdates

C: bbupdates @ YT

[Nikky]

It's good to see the boys doing so well. Although I don't care much for the song, I'm glad that they're having fun and growing. Hopefully their next Korean album will come quick.

[KimJongKookie]

wow that vogue photo shoot errr its definitely interesting.

[Guest shinhdeplol]

Se7en's favorite dancers [ENG]

C: T2SforJAY @ YT

Taeyang is in the list too ^^

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Jiyong was featured in HIGH CUT

http://www.highcut.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=fashion_editor&wr_id=8447

More photos of Seungri in 'Enjoy Today' from MBC

source : MBC

thanks to Jeri

taken from bigbanghaven.blogspot.com

C: Mantra•甫 @ baidu

v That Vogue photoshoot took place, i think, almost 2 years ago

[Guest juang_bb]

The vogue photoshoot... I know it's vogue but what have they done to the boys??? I can barely recogniza them especially yb and maknae. Sr looks like a girl with that wig. And they're definitely not short on make up. It's like GD's vogue genie photoshoot all over again. Mad props to the boys for still rocking the concept. They sure know how to work it... High fashion style. I really had to stare at that pic for awhile before it sank to me that it was all 5 boys. I thought top had a photoshoot with female models since he's the one I only recognized at first... Until I recognized gd then dae...I had to go back and forth with yb and maknae. Yeah, that was quite a surprise LoL!!!

[Guest andloveyelledno]

BIG SHOW 2010 - Hallelujah

If that's what you were working for my bad. I seem to have misinterpreted your intentions, from what I was seeing around I thought It was an attempt to show YG the popularity of the group around with high views in a short time. So with comments like we've been mashing f5 n refreshing to get it up made me think wrongly of what you all were doing.

well any how I've lost track of what I wanted to say and think it's time to get some Tacos

I was just speaking for myself I'm sure there were people who were trying to do just that.

Love the With Magazine scans! That hair really compliments GD, I must say. And boy, can the man work that pink scarf! Must be his new favorite item.

The Vogue shoot had me laughing out loud! Playing dress up, were we? TOP especially...LMFAO!

[Guest intelligirl]

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V Oh haha, no problem. Sorry, I was a bit excited!!