DESPRE BIG BANG !
Big Bang is a South Korean boy band. The group's formation was chronicled on the television series Big Bang Documentary, from July to August 2006. The show was also aired online on GomTV and on MTV Korea. Initially a six-member group, one member, Jang Hyunseung (now a member of BEAST), got eliminated during the airing of the show before the official debut leading to their current line-up.
Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang released several successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal). The follow-up EPs Hot Issue and Stand Up were similarly successful. After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from the M.net KM Music Festival and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their materials would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "My Heaven".
By the end of 2009, Big Bang became the most searched artist in South Korea. They also became the first foreign group in Japan to receive the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award for "Best Newcomer", and the first from Korea to receive the Japan Records award.In recent years, the members have branched out to do solo activities: Taeyang and G-Dragon have released solo materials while T.O.P, Daesung and Seungri have started acting.
2005–2006: Formation and early works
Before the group's debut, several members already had exposure in the entertainment industry. Leader G-Dragon, and lead vocalist Taeyang were signed with YG Entertainment since they were both twelve years old (thirteen years old Korean Age) , were known as GD and YB.[3] T.O.P was an underground rapper under the stage name Tempo. Big Bang made their debut on August 19, 2006 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park during the YG Family concert.
Following the performance, the group's first single, "Bigbang", was released. It contained the songs "We Belong Together," featuring labelmate Park Bom; "A Fool's Only Tears" (Korean: 눈물뿐인 바보; Revised Romanization: Nunmulppunin Babo); and "This Love", an adaptation of the American rock band Maroon 5 song, rewritten and performed by G Dragon.[2] The single went on to sell nearly 40,000 copies.[9] The second single, "BigBang Is V.I.P", was released in September, eventually topping 32,000 copies sold.[9] The last single, "Bigbang 03", followed, with final sales nearing 40,000 copies. At the end of December 2006, Big Bang held their first concert, The Real. The following month, their debut album, Since 2007, was released, selling 48,009 copies by the end of February 2007.
M E M B E R S :
Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang released several successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal). The follow-up EPs Hot Issue and Stand Up were similarly successful. After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from the M.net KM Music Festival and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their materials would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "My Heaven".
By the end of 2009, Big Bang became the most searched artist in South Korea. They also became the first foreign group in Japan to receive the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award for "Best Newcomer", and the first from Korea to receive the Japan Records award.In recent years, the members have branched out to do solo activities: Taeyang and G-Dragon have released solo materials while T.O.P, Daesung and Seungri have started acting.
2005–2006: Formation and early works
Before the group's debut, several members already had exposure in the entertainment industry. Leader G-Dragon, and lead vocalist Taeyang were signed with YG Entertainment since they were both twelve years old (thirteen years old Korean Age) , were known as GD and YB.[3] T.O.P was an underground rapper under the stage name Tempo. Big Bang made their debut on August 19, 2006 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park during the YG Family concert.
Following the performance, the group's first single, "Bigbang", was released. It contained the songs "We Belong Together," featuring labelmate Park Bom; "A Fool's Only Tears" (Korean: 눈물뿐인 바보; Revised Romanization: Nunmulppunin Babo); and "This Love", an adaptation of the American rock band Maroon 5 song, rewritten and performed by G Dragon.[2] The single went on to sell nearly 40,000 copies.[9] The second single, "BigBang Is V.I.P", was released in September, eventually topping 32,000 copies sold.[9] The last single, "Bigbang 03", followed, with final sales nearing 40,000 copies. At the end of December 2006, Big Bang held their first concert, The Real. The following month, their debut album, Since 2007, was released, selling 48,009 copies by the end of February 2007.
M E M B E R S :
G-DRAGON !
Birth name :Kwon Ji Yong
Also known as :G-Dragon, Ji ,Kwon Leader, GD
Position : LEADER ,rapper , vocal , cmposer
Born : August 18, 1988 (age 22)
Height: 177 cm
Origin : Seoul, South Korea
Blood type : A
Occupations : Rapper, Singer, Dancer, Record Producer, Composer
Family : big sister
INFO :
- Described as the "most fashionable" one in his group, G-Dragon's role in influencing fashion trends in South Korea have garnered him awards such as the "Style Icon of 2008" and the award for "Most Influential Men of 2008" sponsored by Arena magazine. Fashion icon Kang Dong Wan have also acknowledge G-Dragon's influences, calling him a "fashionista."
- He was a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment for six years before officially debuting as the leader and one of two rappers for the Korean hip-hop group Big Bang. Since their debut, G-Dragon has been involved with the production of their albums: he composed and wrote several tracks by himself, including "Lies," "Last Farewell," and "Haru Haru."
- G-Dragon released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker (2009), which yielded the number-one single of the same name. The album went on to become one of the most successful albums of the year.
- After almost a year of hiatus, G-Dragon and bandmate T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper.
- Shortly after Heartbreaker's release, G-Dragon was accused of plagiarism by Sony Music when his tracks "Heartbreaker" and "Butterfly" were alleged to be similar to Flo Rida's "Right Round" and Oasis's "She's Electric", respectively.However, EMI, the record label that distributed "Right Round" said that they saw no similarities between these two songs.On March 6, 2010, YG Entertainment announced that they personally contacted Flo Rida's representatives requesting that he feature in G-Dragon's live album, Shine a Light, to which Flo Rida accepted.
Also known as :G-Dragon, Ji ,Kwon Leader, GD
Position : LEADER ,rapper , vocal , cmposer
Born : August 18, 1988 (age 22)
Height: 177 cm
Origin : Seoul, South Korea
Blood type : A
Occupations : Rapper, Singer, Dancer, Record Producer, Composer
Family : big sister
INFO :
- Described as the "most fashionable" one in his group, G-Dragon's role in influencing fashion trends in South Korea have garnered him awards such as the "Style Icon of 2008" and the award for "Most Influential Men of 2008" sponsored by Arena magazine. Fashion icon Kang Dong Wan have also acknowledge G-Dragon's influences, calling him a "fashionista."
- He was a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment for six years before officially debuting as the leader and one of two rappers for the Korean hip-hop group Big Bang. Since their debut, G-Dragon has been involved with the production of their albums: he composed and wrote several tracks by himself, including "Lies," "Last Farewell," and "Haru Haru."
- G-Dragon released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker (2009), which yielded the number-one single of the same name. The album went on to become one of the most successful albums of the year.
- After almost a year of hiatus, G-Dragon and bandmate T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper.
- Shortly after Heartbreaker's release, G-Dragon was accused of plagiarism by Sony Music when his tracks "Heartbreaker" and "Butterfly" were alleged to be similar to Flo Rida's "Right Round" and Oasis's "She's Electric", respectively.However, EMI, the record label that distributed "Right Round" said that they saw no similarities between these two songs.On March 6, 2010, YG Entertainment announced that they personally contacted Flo Rida's representatives requesting that he feature in G-Dragon's live album, Shine a Light, to which Flo Rida accepted.
TAEYANG ! :>
Real name : Doung YoungBae (동영배)
Also known as : Taeyang ,Bae or Sol (the Spanish word for Sun)
Born : May 18, 1988 (age 23)
Seoul, South Korea
Position : vocalist , choreographer
Blood type : AB
Height : 174 cm
Education :: Daejin University (Theatre and Film)
Family : one big brother
Occupations : Singer, dancer, actor
Instruments : Vocals, piano
INFO :
-Dong's first appearance in the entertainment industry was in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo". The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon
- In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.
-Although Dong was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P., Daesung, Seungri, and Hyun Seung) to form the group Big Bang.
-Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members.
-Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included Teddy, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.
-Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010.
-He likes: games and manga
-He also can speak fluently english and japanese.
-He can rap and he knows beatbox :D
Also known as : Taeyang ,Bae or Sol (the Spanish word for Sun)
Born : May 18, 1988 (age 23)
Seoul, South Korea
Position : vocalist , choreographer
Blood type : AB
Height : 174 cm
Education :: Daejin University (Theatre and Film)
Family : one big brother
Occupations : Singer, dancer, actor
Instruments : Vocals, piano
INFO :
-Dong's first appearance in the entertainment industry was in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo". The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon
- In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.
-Although Dong was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P., Daesung, Seungri, and Hyun Seung) to form the group Big Bang.
-Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members.
-Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included Teddy, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.
-Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010.
-He likes: games and manga
-He also can speak fluently english and japanese.
-He can rap and he knows beatbox :D
T.O.P !
Real name: Choi SeungHyun (최승현)
Scene name: TOP [a.k.a : Tempo , Tabi]
Birthday : 4 nov 1987
Seoul, South Korea
Blood type : B
Height : 181 cm
Occupations : Rapper, composer, lyricist, beatboxer, actor, record producer
Educațion: Seoul Art College (Music Major), Dangook University (Theatre and Film)
Family : big sister
Position: main rapper, beatboxer, composer
FUNNY / RANDOM FACTS :
-Although G-Dragon is the leader , TOP is the oldest member.
-He was an underground rapper and a childhood friend of G-Dragon.G-Dragon stated that the two were "neighborhood friend[s] from middle school" and would often dance and rap together. Although G-Dragon later moved away and the two "became distant", he contacted Choi again when YG Entertainment was scouting for candidates to create a boy band.
-He became the first member of Big Bang to venture into acting, starring in the KBS2 drama, I Am Sam,portraying the school's top fighter, Chae Musin. He also took the role of MC of MBC's Music Core on November 10, 2007, only to resign in April of the following year. In 2008, he collaborated with R&B artist Gummy on the song "I'm Sorry" for her album Comfort, and later with singer Uhm Jung Hwa for her single "D.I.S.C.O."
- His stage name TOP was chosen by SE7VEN
-T.O.P filmed the movie 71: Into the Fire which released in June 2010. He received many good critics and praise for his acting; the movie hit 1 million views in a week, making it the first movie of the 2010 to reach that number of views in South Korea.
-Following Iris, T.O.P. and Seungri appeared in the teenage suspense drama, My 19.
-He first debutet as TEmPO in high school.
-He was voted #47 in Top 100 Must Have - Mnet 2007
-He sleeps with a lot of clothes
-It's extremely stubborn, likes to make the boss and always says what he thinks.
-He's room is pink.
-He is also the first Korean artist to have his song release worldwide on iTunes. On 29 October 2010, he won the Hallyu Popularity Award in the 47th Grand Bell Film Awards.
SEUNGRI ! :x
Stage name: Seungri (승리) /V.I
Real name: Lee SeungHyun (이승현)
A.K.A :Seungri, V.I ,Victory , Maknae
Born : 12 december 1990 , Gwangju, South Korea
Position: vocalist , choreographer
Blood type : A
Height : 176 cm
Occupations : singer, dancer, actor, record producer, composer
Education: Seoul Art College (Music Major)
Family i: little sister
FUNNY / RANDOM FACTS :
-He is the maknae of Big Bang.
-It is often dubbed the Panda or Baby Panda because of his eye bags.
-Before joining the group, he was a member of a dance team in Gwangju.
-He first appeared on television on the reality television series Let's Cokeplay: M.Net Battle Shinhwa, a show in which Shinhwa attempted to create a boy band that could be a "second Shinhwa".
-Although he was noticed for his dance skills, his lack of vocal skills led to him being eliminated. He was later scouted by the record label YG Entertainment and joined the group Big Bang.
-He has competed against his fellow Big Bang member Taeyang in several dance competitions, as well as against Super Junior's Eunhyuk, TVXQ's Yunho, and Shinee's Taemin.
-Seungri also choreographed some of Big Bang's dance.
-Seungri became the first member of Big Bang to act in a musical with the performance in Sonagi in 2008. His next musical, Shouting, was performed in 2009 alongside another Big Bang member Daesung, who was unable to perform at the last minute due to a car accident.
-Seungri made his film debut in with the movie Why Did You Come to My House?, followed by My 19 alongside another Big Bang member T.O.P. The movie was released on November 12, 2009.
-Share a room with Daesung in the new apartment.
-He had to "bear" hugs of GD in the old apartment.
-His Favorite karaoke song that he looves to sing it is Vibe - Look At The Photo
He says that broccoli is a good remedy for bloodshot, so he eats it almost every day.
-After passing the college entrance exams, Seungri was accepted into Chung-Ang University and began his college education in spring 2010, along with Yuri and Sooyoung of Girls' Generation. In 2011 it was revealed that he opened academies in Korea, providing singing and dancing training. He said when interviewed on a show that he wanted a stable income besides that from a singer.
Real name: Lee SeungHyun (이승현)
A.K.A :Seungri, V.I ,Victory , Maknae
Born : 12 december 1990 , Gwangju, South Korea
Position: vocalist , choreographer
Blood type : A
Height : 176 cm
Occupations : singer, dancer, actor, record producer, composer
Education: Seoul Art College (Music Major)
Family i: little sister
FUNNY / RANDOM FACTS :
-He is the maknae of Big Bang.
-It is often dubbed the Panda or Baby Panda because of his eye bags.
-Before joining the group, he was a member of a dance team in Gwangju.
-He first appeared on television on the reality television series Let's Cokeplay: M.Net Battle Shinhwa, a show in which Shinhwa attempted to create a boy band that could be a "second Shinhwa".
-Although he was noticed for his dance skills, his lack of vocal skills led to him being eliminated. He was later scouted by the record label YG Entertainment and joined the group Big Bang.
-He has competed against his fellow Big Bang member Taeyang in several dance competitions, as well as against Super Junior's Eunhyuk, TVXQ's Yunho, and Shinee's Taemin.
-Seungri also choreographed some of Big Bang's dance.
-Seungri became the first member of Big Bang to act in a musical with the performance in Sonagi in 2008. His next musical, Shouting, was performed in 2009 alongside another Big Bang member Daesung, who was unable to perform at the last minute due to a car accident.
-Seungri made his film debut in with the movie Why Did You Come to My House?, followed by My 19 alongside another Big Bang member T.O.P. The movie was released on November 12, 2009.
-Share a room with Daesung in the new apartment.
-He had to "bear" hugs of GD in the old apartment.
-His Favorite karaoke song that he looves to sing it is Vibe - Look At The Photo
He says that broccoli is a good remedy for bloodshot, so he eats it almost every day.
-After passing the college entrance exams, Seungri was accepted into Chung-Ang University and began his college education in spring 2010, along with Yuri and Sooyoung of Girls' Generation. In 2011 it was revealed that he opened academies in Korea, providing singing and dancing training. He said when interviewed on a show that he wanted a stable income besides that from a singer.
DAESUNG
Scene name: Daesung/D-Lite
Real name : Kang Daesung (강대성)
A.K.A : Daesung , D-Lite ,Dae , Smiling angel
Birth : April 26, 1989
Position : vocal
Blood type : O
Heigh: 178 cm
Education: Kyeongin High School
Family: big sister
Occupations Singer, MC, actor
Îi plac: rapping, beatboxing și personajul anime Doraemon.
Artiști pe care îi admiră: Ne-Yo, Omarion, Usher, Wheesung.
FUNNY / RANDOM FACTS :
-Although his parents were against the idea of him becoming a singer, Daesung pursued a career as a singer and was eventually recruited by YG Entertainment after auditioning
-Just before Big Bang's debut, Daesung was diagnosed with voice chord nodules. He was able to recover with the help of fellow singer Gummy, who had been diagnosed previously as well, and the two became close because of this situation. Before the release of Big Bang's second album, Daesung's condition improved drastically.
-Daesung released his debut trot single "Nal Bwa Gwisoon" ( "Look at Me, Gwisun") in 2008; he stated that although he was worried about dampening the group's image, he wanted to try something different.
-The singer also joined the reality-variety show Family Outing as a permanent member. The show revealed that his IQ was 110.
-He also joined the Korean production of Cats, playing the role of Rum Tum Tiger.
-In the midst of Big Bang's break in early 2009, Daesung released his second trot single in early 2009, titled "Daebakiya" ( "Big Hit").
-He was also scheduled to join bandmate Seungri in the autobiographical musical Shouting; however, the singer was injured in a car accident in August before the musical's run, and ultimately required surgery. The injuries forced Daesung to halt all activities; he eventually made his return in October 2009, joining his group for the Dream Concert.
-In 2010 he was shooting for drama What's Up which will be aired in 2011 but no exact airing date has been confirmed yet.
-In April 2011 he released a solo "Baby Don't Cry" included in Big Bang's 4th mini album special edition. The song was first performed in Big Show 2011 concert in February and reached various Korean charts together with the title tracks in the album.
-It has been reported that Daesung was involved in a car accident on May 31st at around 1:30am. According to police reports, Daesung hit a motorcyclist lying on the ground from a previous accident at Yanghwa Bridge. It is said by the taxi driver who was also involved in the accident, that Daesung had been driving behind a car at an estimated speed of 60km/h, and due to the car in front changing lanes too quickly, Daesung was unable to see the motorcyclist on the road and passed the motorcyclist. It has been confirmed that Daesung was not under the influence of alcohol.[12] Investigations are currently ongoing.
- Daesung had been greatly affected by the accident and has been locking himself up in his room, refusing to talk to his other band members and his family.
-He is obsesd with Doraemon..
CREDITS : WIKI & VIP ROmANIA!!
Kamsahamnida !!
Real name : Kang Daesung (강대성)
A.K.A : Daesung , D-Lite ,Dae , Smiling angel
Birth : April 26, 1989
Position : vocal
Blood type : O
Heigh: 178 cm
Education: Kyeongin High School
Family: big sister
Occupations Singer, MC, actor
Îi plac: rapping, beatboxing și personajul anime Doraemon.
Artiști pe care îi admiră: Ne-Yo, Omarion, Usher, Wheesung.
FUNNY / RANDOM FACTS :
-Although his parents were against the idea of him becoming a singer, Daesung pursued a career as a singer and was eventually recruited by YG Entertainment after auditioning
-Just before Big Bang's debut, Daesung was diagnosed with voice chord nodules. He was able to recover with the help of fellow singer Gummy, who had been diagnosed previously as well, and the two became close because of this situation. Before the release of Big Bang's second album, Daesung's condition improved drastically.
-Daesung released his debut trot single "Nal Bwa Gwisoon" ( "Look at Me, Gwisun") in 2008; he stated that although he was worried about dampening the group's image, he wanted to try something different.
-The singer also joined the reality-variety show Family Outing as a permanent member. The show revealed that his IQ was 110.
-He also joined the Korean production of Cats, playing the role of Rum Tum Tiger.
-In the midst of Big Bang's break in early 2009, Daesung released his second trot single in early 2009, titled "Daebakiya" ( "Big Hit").
-He was also scheduled to join bandmate Seungri in the autobiographical musical Shouting; however, the singer was injured in a car accident in August before the musical's run, and ultimately required surgery. The injuries forced Daesung to halt all activities; he eventually made his return in October 2009, joining his group for the Dream Concert.
-In 2010 he was shooting for drama What's Up which will be aired in 2011 but no exact airing date has been confirmed yet.
-In April 2011 he released a solo "Baby Don't Cry" included in Big Bang's 4th mini album special edition. The song was first performed in Big Show 2011 concert in February and reached various Korean charts together with the title tracks in the album.
-It has been reported that Daesung was involved in a car accident on May 31st at around 1:30am. According to police reports, Daesung hit a motorcyclist lying on the ground from a previous accident at Yanghwa Bridge. It is said by the taxi driver who was also involved in the accident, that Daesung had been driving behind a car at an estimated speed of 60km/h, and due to the car in front changing lanes too quickly, Daesung was unable to see the motorcyclist on the road and passed the motorcyclist. It has been confirmed that Daesung was not under the influence of alcohol.[12] Investigations are currently ongoing.
- Daesung had been greatly affected by the accident and has been locking himself up in his room, refusing to talk to his other band members and his family.
-He is obsesd with Doraemon..
CREDITS : WIKI & VIP ROmANIA!!
Kamsahamnida !!