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

[Guest shinhdeplol]

Big Bang Interview, "5 Different People with 1 Mind"

BIGBANG's 4th mini album, "TONIGHT" has entered Billboard Chart 6 days ago. BIGBANG was interviewed by the local media in the YG Entertainment headquarter, ‘Our music is popular globally, like in the U.S and Europe and we have also entered iTunes Music Chart. We are making Korean music to be known internationally.'

After 5 years of their debut, they want to show the changes in their music. G-Dragon who was in charge of the melody and lyrics composition of the album said, “This is the process that we have to undergo to be matured. We are transforming from idols into musicians. And I want to make genuine music like C’est Si Bon.”

After doing their solo activities for more than 2 years, BIGBANG is embarking on a new journey with a greater power compared to the past. But there is something different with them, just like the content of their Intro song, ‘Thank you and you’. They are burdened with the limitations of the local music industry, faced with grievances from others and have greater responsibility as a senior group.

In order to produce the mini album ‘TONIGHT’, they have observed the international music trend and decided to combine digital and analogue music. This is because digital music is popular in Korea while analogue sweeps over the overseas market. Thus, it explains the term ‘Digilogue’ (digital+ analogue).

G-Dragon and Taeyang stated, “We are bored with mere digital sound and we think that fans should think so too. We don’t want to create music which is similar to others. In order to break the gourd, we decided to combine it with analogue music which is popular overseas. The music is like what we can easily come in contact with nowadays but the melody and lyrics belong to the genre of analogue.

Last year, there were so many bad things happening thus; we want to warm and heal people’s heart with our music. We want to leave a mark in your hearts. You can spot out the gradually amplifying acoustic guitar sound against the background of strong digital sound. In the prelude of ‘Café’, guitar, drum and piano are all used. This song has the lyrics which are easy to understand and the melody can convey the sentiment well too."

Seungri added, “Our music known no boundaries, ranging from Hip Hop, Pop, Jazz, Punk, Bossa nova and Rock. Different genres weave in our music which makes it popular among people from age 10s to 40s.’ The success of their music lies in their individuality."

G Dragon said, “Daesung likes Jazz and Urban Sound, Taeyang is into R&B and Hip Hop, Seungri prefer POP while TOP knows about Hip Hop, Classical Music and Jazz. For me, the music that I have been listening to varies from time to time. When I was producing this album, I was listening to N.E.R.D and I have also added the elements that each member likes into it hence, it conveys a feeling that all of us have been collaborating with each other.’’

Taeyang stated, “Although we like different genres, we have the same love towards music. No matter what kind of music we are producing, this love will never change.”

The dreams of being as successful as ‘Rolling Stones’ in 60’s:

The members have their own goals in the future. The average life span of an idol group if about 5-6 years, we want to know how they resolve their differences.

Taeyang and Daesung said, “The problems are not easy to be resolved. After working with each other for 5- 6 years, a mindset has already been established in the team hence, we solve our disagreement through conversation.”

And later, BIGBANG’s music direction and activities may change gradually for them to achieve their dream, just like the movie, ‘Shine a Light’ which tells us the story about Rolling Stones. They want to do music like their seniors, namely Cho Yong Nam, Song Chang Sik and ‘C’est Si Bon’.

G-Dragon also stated, “We really enjoy listening to the music of these seniors. Present generations are so lucky to have seniors like C’est Si Bon. I also listen to their music online nowadays since they are my memories.”

Taeyang also added, “‘C’est Si Bon senior made real music. I want to be as successful as him in 40 years time.”

G Dragon chimed in, “Cho Yong Nam Senior still go to concerts, and every elderly would want to be as free as him.”

Also shoulder the responsibility of being a singer:

The mini album is also well-received internationally but in Korea, being singers and musicians, they face many difficulties in their working environment too. The situation is different their working environment in Japan.

G-Dragon said, “As idols, we are too busy preparing for our stage performances so we are only left with little time in producing our music. It is also expected that the quality of our music will be decreased too. We, ourselves, don’t like that kind of production as well since it will reduce our passion and motivation in producing good music. If we do so, the fans would give up in supporting us too. It is the harsh fact for the singers who want to enthral the audience on the stage.”

Taeyang stated, “Instead of the problems between singers and the companies, I think that the showbiz structural problem should be focused on. However, I prefer discussing the problem actively rather than grumbling, and he continued on, “Regarding the conflicts that they (YG) had with Music bank, we still want to put forth our qualms. Since there are junior singers in the showbiz now, we think that we should voice out our opinions.”

G-Dragon also stated, “It seems that there is a certain standard for idols. You have to wear luxurious clothes, and smile broadly with the same set of choreography in a group of 5-6 members. However, the duo that was formed by T.O.P and I happened because we share similar style and we performed on the stage freely. We have set up an example of how a group can be, right? We can break away from the standard pattern.”

They expect to release a new album during the second half of the year and they will also collaborate with world class producers. They told us, “We will show you the amazing fruits of our hard work.”

Source: United News

Translated: Rice @ bigbangupdates

Mnet to include international fan votes for ‘M! Countdown’ rankings (110310) [NEWS]

It's not exactly Big Bang news but this will impact Big Bang's ranking.

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” will be the first Korean music program to implement a voting system for international fans.

On March 10th, producers of the show revealed, “Heeding the K-pop wave, we have decided to change up the way the music chart is calculated by introducing an online voting system that allows international fans to participate.”

Producers claimed that in order to keep up with the popularity of K-pop overseas, they came up with a system that will set up a voting window, which allows international IPs to cast one vote for the nominee of their choice.

Japanese K-pop fans were the first group to receive the opportunity to try the system. On March 3rd, the voting system was added to the Mnet Japan homepage, and its results will be reflected in the upcoming episodes. The system will later expand to include countries all over Asia.

Mnet will also be calculating scores from digital album sales four days ahead of their live broadcast in order to keep up with the rapidly changing trends of the music industry.

Source + Photos: Star News via Daum

Translation: allkpop

Shared by: SFUZA_14 @ bigbangupdates

[Guest kresten]

Wow, first Melon, then Cyworld, and now Bugs! And in fact, they have been number 1 in Nate ringtones chart for 12 days already! Big Bang just keeps breaking digital records. Also, 4th Mini's current score in Naver Music is 9.3/10, and that is rated by both MUSIC CRITICS and netizens. I'm not sure if they won album of the week though?

Their takeover on the charts may have been shortlived (10 days number 1 in daily charts, 1 week number 1 in weekly charts), but they definitely marked their territory in that single week. So proud. I think Big Bang's edge over other idol groups is that Big Bang manages to grab not just 1 spot in the charts, but many many spots.

With the rate of their album sales (1K+ per day since March 3), there will also be consistent album points, which is really BB's edge over the others competing for number 1. I think by end of March, BB will sell 120K in Hanteo. That's a crazy rate, and something I'm really pleased and proud about. Good job KVIPs and iVIPs who purchased the album.

[Guest shinhdeplol]

BIGBANG is gonna have the first radio appearance as a group after more than 2 years

next week Bigbang will be on KBS radio show "Volume up“!!!That DJ is a HUGE fan of TOP!!!!

C: BB4EVERLOVE @ twitter

[kimlees]

since i reached the number of pics to be posted in a post i splitted it.

Credit: GD-Mind.net

[Guest doublehh03]

Wow, first Melon, then Cyworld, and now Bugs! And in fact, they have been number 1 in Nate ringtones chart for 12 days already! Big Bang just keeps breaking digital records. Also, 4th Mini's current score in Naver Music is 9.3/10, and that is rated by both MUSIC CRITICS and netizens. I'm not sure if they won album of the week though?

Their takeover on the charts may have been shortlived (10 days number 1 in daily charts, 1 week number 1 in weekly charts), but they definitely marked their territory in that single week. So proud. I think Big Bang's edge over the other idol group (i won't mention, you guys know who) who also does well physically and digitally, is that Big Bang manages to grab not just 1 spot in the charts, but many many spots. That's the big difference, and that's why Big Bang is still ahead of any other group in terms of public support (they have CRAZY DIGITAL and ALBUM hold).

And although Tonight is falling down the charts rather faster than expected(it's currently at the lower half of the top 10 in most charts, and number 3 in melon), I hope K-vips work to make the placing consistent for weeks, even if they are not number 1. That way, VIPs can provide BB consistent digital points so that they can win more broadcast awards. With the rate of their album sales (1K+ per day since March 3), there will also be consistent album points, which is really BB's edge over the others competing for number 1. I think by end of March, BB will sell 120K in Hanteo. That's a crazy rate, and something I'm really pleased and proud about. Good job KVIPs and iVIPs who purchased the album.

when you sell THAT MUCH THAT QUICK, you're bound to slow down. we don't know how much was downloaded digitally, but it was probably a phenomenal #.

you need to relax on the numbers, and comparing to other artists.

[cathyisvip]

i can't wait for their radio performance!!  

also, dumb & dumber's episode will be airing on sunday & 5:20 PM  i cant wait to see this episode, im expecting lots of laughs haha. i wish there would be a FO1 reunion or something lol

TeamBIGBANG™  【INFO】Daesung on SBS「Running Man」airs Sun, March 27, 17:20.

[Guest shinhdeplol]

BIGBANG left some words for MCD?

http://twitpic.com/481cb6 대성이 기다린 빅뱅 In 엠카는 잠시후6시 생방송

http://twitpic.com/481cv5 탑이 기다린 빅뱅 In 엠카는 잠시후6시생방송

http://twitpic.com/481cmr 승리가 기다린 빅뱅 In 엠카는 잠시후6시생방송

http://twitpic.com/481d4f 지드래곤이 기다린 빅뱅 In 엠카는 잠시후6시 생방송

http://twitpic.com/481dbm 태양이 기다린 빅뱅 In 엠카는 잠시후6시생방송

C: MCountdown's twitter

[kimlees]

sorry the image total is 171. i need to split it again ><

Credit: GD-Mind.net

[Guest jedtherese]

when you sell THAT MUCH THAT QUICK, you're bound to slow down. we don't know how much was downloaded digitally, but it was probably a phenomenal #.

you need to relax on the numbers, and comparing to other artists.

I bet it was phenomenal. I mean, they already earned 3.8k digital points in Kchart with just half a week worth of digital points. I bet digital points this week will be crazier.

And I think kresten, just like all VIPs, are just wishing for Big Bang to actually create an impact sales-wise, because the industry is actually looking at them, ALL EYES. Critics and haters are expecting Big Bang to actually achieve the impossible, and they are just waiting to say "Big bang's power is gone" "they have lost their touch" "they're not relevant anymore" blah blah. Hahaha. It's LOL in their faces because guess what? Big BANG DID ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE.

Music industry is a business, and in order for Big Bang to continue what they're doing (which is GREAT MUSIC and PERFORMANCE), they need money and accolades (awards, number 1s, sales) to back them up. But the last 2 weeks have been nothing short of PHENOMENAL!!!

I mean, I sometimes hate it that allkpop is very SLOW or CHOOSY in posting news about Big Bang's achievements. The international kpop community HAS TO KNOW about all the legendary records BB has been achieving, but so far they have only reported about the first-week achievements (iTunes, $7 million, billboard, cyworld). What about MELON and BUGS honoring them? What about their 5 songs in all the weekly top 10(a feat NO OTHER ARTIST has ever done)? What about them selling 150,000 albums in 12 days?!?!?! Is it so selfish of me to shove it in the faces of the haters/nonfans that our Big Bang oppas are literally BREAKING RECORDS LEFT AND RIGHT? Argh. Hate allkpop. hehehe. sorry for the rant.

[Guest Michala01]

Wow, first Melon, then Cyworld, and now Bugs! And in fact, they have been number 1 in Nate ringtones chart for 12 days already! Big Bang just keeps breaking digital records. Also, 4th Mini's current score in Naver Music is 9.3/10, and that is rated by both MUSIC CRITICS and netizens. I'm not sure if they won album of the week though?

Their takeover on the charts may have been shortlived (10 days number 1 in daily charts, 1 week number 1 in weekly charts), but they definitely marked their territory in that single week. So proud. I think Big Bang's edge over the other idol group (i won't mention, you guys know who) who also does well physically and digitally, is that Big Bang manages to grab not just 1 spot in the charts, but many many spots. That's the big difference, and that's why Big Bang is still ahead of any other group in terms of public support (they have CRAZY DIGITAL and ALBUM hold).

And although Tonight is falling down the charts rather faster than expected(it's currently at the lower half of the top 10 in most charts, and number 3 in melon), I hope K-vips work to make the placing consistent for weeks, even if they are not number 1. That way, VIPs can provide BB consistent digital points so that they can win more broadcast awards. With the rate of their album sales (1K+ per day since March 3), there will also be consistent album points, which is really BB's edge over the others competing for number 1. I think by end of March, BB will sell 120K in Hanteo. That's a crazy rate, and something I'm really pleased and proud about. Good job KVIPs and iVIPs who purchased the album.

I just checked Melon and they are #2 on real time and daily, and then I checked a few of the others, and they aren't in the bottom half of the chart. I don't know where you got your numbers from lol.

Anyhow,  I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THEM BEING IN GQ KOREA! I've been waiting for a proper magazine shoot for this comeback so this is awesome news!

[Guest juang_bb]

And although Tonight is falling down the charts rather faster than expected(it's currently at the lower half of the top 10 in most charts, and number 3 in melon),

i dont know which charts you're looking at but they're doing fine in all 5 MAJOR charts and are crawling back up after the surge of new releases. the only one where they're at the bottom half is on BUGS real time charts, but that's because, BUGS is almost as volatile as the minor charts like Daum and Naver. New releases always chart high on bugs but barely make it in the other charts especially Melon. All songs higher than them there are releases today or within this week. They're even back at #1 in Dosirak's real time and #2 in Mnet's after falling to #3. They're at #2 in Soribada's and Melon's daily charts.

I just thought i had to correct the info coz it might make other fans worry when there really is nothing to be worried about.

MCOUNTDOWN later! let's all just enjoy the show!

[cathyisvip]

TOP: 1Oth of March, today, M!Countdown's Big Bang stage is a 'surprise'

cr:  Rice @ bigbangupdates

i wonder what the surprise he's referring to is! i can't wait ^_____________^ 

edit: more translations via teambigbang's twitter

G-Dragon: Today 3/10 BIGBANG stage at M!Countdown is “a secret”

Taeyang: Today 3/10 BIGBANG stage at M!Countdown is “to be better”

T.O.P: Today 3/10 BIGBANG stage at M!Countdown is “a surprise”

Daesung: Today 3/10 BIGBANG stage at M!Countdown is “waiting for”

Seungri: Today 3/10 BIGBANG stage at M!Countdown is “a tear”

[kimlees]

last batch ^^

Credit: GD-Mind.net

[Guest kresten]

okay don't throw stones at me! whoah! i looked at bbvipz and that's were I got the placing. anyway I edited my post, so those of you who quoted me must delete my words in order to avoid "unnecessary" worry.

[Guest samosvetleee]

anyone knows where and when can I watch M countdown tomorrow??

Got the same Q ? 

Are there any other steams available,besides kpopflash..cause as far as i know,they won't steam M!C anymore..at least it'snot in their webpage....

If so,pls,share ..&don't forget to trend in twitter..will update later what would today's hot trending topic be # 

Big Bang's 'secret' stage on M-Countdown today March 10th at 6:00PM (KST)!! Don't miss it~!^^ 

Credit : ibigbangs via twitter

[Guest sarahkristine]

I hope soompi streams M!C today. Anyway. I heard M!Countdown changed their chart point system? Will it affect BB's chance for a triple crown?

Also, so many goodies this weekend! 4 music shows are already too much for me to handle. And on top of all that, we have GQ, KBS Radio, and Running Man to look forward to. I just wish they have other broadcast appearance as a group, like in SBS Strong Heart and Running Man, MBC Come to Play, and KBS Sketchbook. Oh YG please even just those 4 shows pretty please!!! Maybe "secret" stage is a stage with group secret? hahaha. joke.

[cathyisvip]

^

if youre referring to the "international" fan voting thing that mnet just started, i don't think it'll be effective like right now... but it shouldn't have too much of an impact on the outcome bc it's just the fan votes. kVIPs have always been lazy voters but the boys still win nonetheless  maybe jVIPs will turn out to be more dedicated voters? ahah

anyways, i'm so excited! i wonder what this whole "surprise" is, the wait is killing me. 2 more hours!!  

and i saw this yesterday, just wanted to share bc i thought it was pretty funny LOL

cr: lemonvip@tumblr

edit: i think kpopflash will be streaming MCD too. they'll probably post up the link later ^^

[Guest juang_bb]

^ from what i gather, MCD online votes and points from other categories (digital, physical sales etc) only matter if the group makes it to the final 2. the top 2, afaik, are based on the top 10 with the highest real time text votes by the end of the allotted time during the show, so its pretty much still on the hands of the kfans. online votes are also just a small % of the entire thing. i dont really see this matter as much, at least not yet. Also, last time i checked, kVIPs dont really need help with online votes coz they got it locked this week with more than 50% of the online votes. we just need to hope that kVIPs dont slack on the text votes so BB makes it to the top2. we all know kVIPs are known to be lazy voters in general.

correct me if im wrong with the MCD system.

[Guest ohhellosue]

Gaon chart

congrats big bang

[Guest samosvetleee]

Thantks to  via twitter , there are some steaming links available..

Option 1

 Option 2

Not confirmed if they would work,though..

As for the trending topic how about #BiGBanGRocksTonight >

Live Steam KPOPFLASH !!!

As for our VIP Status from today till the rest of the week..even month..how about a year -->

❒Single ❒Taken ✔BIGBANG!