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[Article] BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Shares Excitement For His Upcoming Music, What He Believes Makes An Icon, And More

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Shares Excitement For His Upcoming Music, What He Believes Makes An Icon, And More

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Shares Excitement For His Upcoming Music, What He Believes Makes An Icon, And More

Jun 21, 2023

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has decorated the cover of Elle magazine’s latest issue!

In his new photo shoot, G-Dragon shines in pieces from Chanel’s unique 2022/23 collection that is inspired by Dakar, the capital of Senegal.

During his accompanying interview, G-Dragon was asked about his upcoming solo album, which he hinted at back in April. He responded, “As it’s been a long time since I’ve promoted as singer G-Dragon, I’m working [on the album] with a fun and excited heart. I think I’ll also be able to know what kind of emotions I have now once the songs are complete. I’m looking forward to it myself.”

Touching on his musical style of writing honest lyrics and capturing his sincere emotions, G-Dragon elaborated, “I try to communicate through music. When I look back on the emotions I’ve let out in songs over the years, there’s nothing that doesn’t come from my own experiences. Music is the best way to understand myself.”

When people reflect on G-Dragon’s career, there’s often the opinion that he was ahead of his time. The artist was asked what he thinks of this, to which he replied, “You’ll likely hear words like this when time goes by and there’s someone to be compared to, and if that’s the case, then I think that’s great to hear. When I look back on people I think are iconic, they’re remembered just as the people they are, regardless of the generation or trends. I’m also working to become someone like that.”

You can catch G-Dragon’s full pictorial and interview in the July issue of Elle Korea!

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[Article] Watch: ATBO And 8TURN Dance To Stray Kids, TXT, SEVENTEEN, (G)I-DLE, And BIGBANG’s Taeyang On “Weekly Idol”

Watch: ATBO And 8TURN Dance To Stray Kids, TXT, SEVENTEEN, (G)I-DLE, And BIGBANG’s Taeyang On “Weekly Idol”

Watch: ATBO And 8TURN Dance To Stray Kids, TXT, SEVENTEEN, (G)I-DLE, And BIGBANG’s Taeyang On “Weekly Idol”

Jun 21, 2023

Rookie boy groups ATBO and 8TURN showed off their dancing skills on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol”!

The two groups appeared together as guests on the June 21 episode of the MBC every 1 variety show, where they faced off in a number of fun games and competitions.

For one of the show’s games, the idols had to guess song titles that were spelled out on pieces of paper stuck to the inside of host BTOB‘s Eunkwang‘s jacket. Whenever they guessed a title correctly, the idols had to dance to a snippet of the choreography for the song, leading to some fun impromptu covers by both groups.

The songs that ATBO and 8TURN danced to included BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s “Shoong!” (featuring BLACKPINK‘s Lisa)…

…as well as SEVENTEEN’s “Super“…

(G)I-DLE’s “Queencard“…

TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride“…

seungheon actually known that he was going to dance SRR at weekly idol thats why we saw him practicing it in his vlog pic.twitter.com/ODoWisdync

— yoshi ☆ UNCHARTED DRIFT 26.06 (@yoshilvskgmin) June 21, 2023

…and Stray Kids’ “MANIAC“!

Watch the full episode of “Weekly Idol” with English subtitles below:

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[Article] SEVENTEEN, IVE, And BTS’ Suga Earn Circle Million Certifications; NCT DOJAEJUNG, NMIXX, BIGBANG, And More Go Platinum

SEVENTEEN, IVE, And BTS’ Suga Earn Circle Million Certifications; NCT DOJAEJUNG, NMIXX, BIGBANG, And More Go Platinum

SEVENTEEN, IVE, And BTS’ Suga Earn Circle Million Certifications; NCT DOJAEJUNG, NMIXX, BIGBANG, And More Go Platinum

Jun 8, 2023

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications!

In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while albums that have sold a million copies or more receive a “million” certification.

On June 8, Circle Chart announced that SEVENTEEN had received their first-ever quadruple million certification for their latest mini album “FML,” which sold over 4 million copies.

SEVENTEEN also earned a separate double platinum certification for the Weverse version of “FML,” which sold over 500,000 copies.

Meanwhile, IVE’s first full-length album “I’ve IVE” became their second album to earn an official million certification after selling over a million copies, and BTSSuga received his first million certification as a solo artist for his recent album “D-DAY.”

NCT DOJAEJUNG’s unit debut mini album “Perfume” and NMIXX’s debut single album “AD MARE” were both certified double platinum after selling over 500,000 copies each.

Finally, in the streaming category, BIGBANG’s “Still Life,” BIG Naughty’s “Beyond Love” (featuring 10cm), Homies’ “Siren Remix” (featuring UNEDUCATED KID and Paul Blanco) were all certified platinum after surpassing 100 million streams each.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

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[Article] YG Entertainment Comments On BIGBANG G-Dragon’s Current Contract Status

YG Entertainment Comments On BIGBANG G-Dragon’s Current Contract Status

YG Entertainment Comments On BIGBANG G-Dragon’s Current Contract Status

Jun 6, 2023

YG Entertainment has made a statement regarding BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s contract with them.

On June 6, YG Entertainment announced, “G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with us has expired but we are collaborating with him through a separate contract for his other activities such as advertisement, etc.”

YG Entertainment added, “There will be discussions regarding additional contracts if he resumes his music activities. We will spare no effort to provide support for this.”

Previously, speculations began to arise among fans that G-Dragon did not renew his contract with the agency after noticing his name wasn’t on the list of artists and actors under YG Entertainment as of March 31 according to a quarterly report released by YG Entertainment in April.

Back in January, G-Dragon announced through his official YouTube channel he was gearing up for a new album. Later in March, he also teased that he’s currently preparing for a project and that several things are underway.

Fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesungparted ways with YG Entertainment following the expiration of their contracts with the agency in December 2022. Afterward, Taeyang joined THEBLACKLABEL while Daesung signed with R&D Company under D-LABLE, a dedicated team for Daesung.

Meanwhile, T.O.Pleft YG Entertainment in February 2022. At the time, the agency explained that T.O.P would continue to partake in BIGBANG’s group activities when he is able to. However, just a few days ago, T.O.P took to Instagram to personally announce he has withdrawn from BIGBANG.

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[Article] T.O.P Reveals He Has Withdrawn From BIGBANG

T.O.P Reveals He Has Withdrawn From BIGBANG

T.O.P Reveals He Has Withdrawn From BIGBANG

Jun 1, 2023

T.O.P has personally announced his withdrawal from BIGBANG.

On May 30, T.O.P shared an Instagram post with one photo captioned “still making my albums.” The following day, a fan commented to ask T.O.P if he had left BIGBANG, to which he responded, “I’ve already withdrawn.”

T.O.P elaborated, “I’ve already told you guys that I’m leaving and I’m now facing a new chapter in my life since last year.”

Another fan commented to ask whether it was true that he was coming back and T.O.P clarified, “solo.”

Last February, T.O.P parted ways with YG Entertainment after 16 years. At the time, the agency explained that T.O.P would continue to partake in BIGBANG’s group activities when he is able to, beginning with their last comeback with “Still Life.”

In December, it was confirmed that T.O.P will be participating as one of eight crew members for the dearMoon Project, SpaceX’s lunar tourism project.

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[Article] April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Apr 23, 2023

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from March 20 to April 20.

BTS rose to the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 8,645,890, marking a 26.06 percent increase in their score since March.

High-ranking phrases in BTS’s keyword analysis included “Jimin,” “J-Hope,” and “Jungkook,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “enlist,” and “donate.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.38 percent positive reactions.

BLACKPINK climbed to second place in the rankings with a brand reputation index of 7,136,906, marking a 28.21 percent rise in their score since last month.

Meanwhile, NewJeans came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 6,931,633 for April.

IVE rose to fourth place after seeing an impressive 108.29 percent increase in their brand reputation index since March, bringing their total score for the month to 5,717,670.

Finally, SEVENTEEN rounded out the top five for April with a brand reputatoin index of 2,393,596.

Check out the top 30 for March below!

  1. BTS
  2. BLACKPINK
  3. NewJeans
  4. IVE
  5. SEVENTEEN
  6. Teen Top
  7. TWICE
  8. MONSTA X
  9. FIFTY FIFTY
  10. (G)I-DLE
  11. NCT
  12. H1-KEY
  13. STAYC
  14. SHINee
  15. Girls’ Generation
  16. EXO
  17. Apink
  18. Kep1er
  19. BTOB
  20. LE SSERAFIM
  21. TXT
  22. PENTAGON
  23. Stray Kids
  24. THE BOYZ
  25. aespa
  26. BIGBANG
  27. Red Velvet
  28. ENHYPEN
  29. Oh My Girl
  30. ASTRO

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[Article] April Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

April Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

April Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Apr 15, 2023

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 703 boy group members, using big data collected from March 15 to April 15.

BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 8,013,315, marking an impressive 98.64 percent increase in his score since March.

High-ranking phrases in Jimin’s keyword analysis included “Like Crazy,” “YouTube,” and “ARMY,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “release,” “surpass,” and “record.” The idol’s positivity-negativity analysis revealed a score of 92.39 percent positive reactions.

Meanwhile, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 5,198,244, marking a 22.31 percent increase in his score since last month.

Wanna One’s Kang Daniel took third place for the month with a brand reputation index of 4,065,621, marking a modest 7.43 percent rise in his score since March.

Finally, BTS’s V and J-Hope rounded out the top five for April at fourth and fifth places respectively.

Check out this month’s top 30 below!

  1. BTS’s Jimin
  2. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
  3. Wanna One’s Kang Daniel
  4. BTS’s V
  5. BTS’s J-Hope
  6. BTS’ Suga
  7. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
  8. BTS’s Jungkook
  9. EXO’s Baekhyun
  10. Teen Top’s Changjo
  11. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon
  12. BTS’s Jin
  13. BTS’s RM
  14. SHINee’s Key
  15. SHINee’s Onew
  16. NU’EST and Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun
  17. Teen Top’s C.A.P
  18. Wanna One’s Kim Jae Hwan
  19. Teen Top’s Niel
  20. Super Junior’s Kyuhyun
  21. MONSTA X’s Minhyuk
  22. Wanna One’s Ong Seong Wu
  23. Teen Top’s Chunji
  24. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi
  25. NCT’s Jaehyun
  26. Super Junior’s Choi Siwon
  27. WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon
  28. EXO’s Kai
  29. THE BOYZ’s Juyeon
  30. SHINee’s Minho

Watch Cha Eun Woo in “True Beauty” with subtitles below!

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[Article] BIGBANG’s Taeyang Announces Solo Comeback Date With “Down To Earth” Teasers

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Announces Solo Comeback Date With “Down To Earth” Teasers

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Announces Solo Comeback Date With “Down To Earth” Teasers

Apr 12, 2023

Details have been confirmed for Taeyang’s comeback!

On April 12, teasers were revealed for Taeyang’s upcoming solo EP “Down to Earth,” which is set to be released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST.

It was also announced earlier in the day that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be featuring in a song on the album.

Check out the teaser images below!


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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Spoiler Clip For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Spoiler Clip For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops Spoiler Clip For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Apr 12, 2023

Updated April 12 KST:

A spoiler clip has been released for “Seed” from Taeyang’s upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Original Article:

Details have been confirmed for Taeyang’s comeback!

On April 12, teasers were revealed for Taeyang’s upcoming solo EP “Down to Earth,” which is set to be released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST.

It was also announced earlier in the day that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be featuring in a song on the album.

Check out the teaser images below!


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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In Teaser Image For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In Teaser Image For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In Teaser Image For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Apr 12, 2023

Updated April 17 KST:

Taeyang has dropped a new teaser image for “Seed” from his upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 13 KST:

A new teaser image has been unveiled for Taeyang’s new album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 12 KST:

A spoiler clip has been released for “Seed” from Taeyang’s upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Original Article:

Details have been confirmed for Taeyang’s comeback!

On April 12, teasers were revealed for Taeyang’s upcoming solo EP “Down to Earth,” which is set to be released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST.

It was also announced earlier in the day that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be featuring in a song on the album.

Check out the teaser images below!


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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Drops “Seed” MV Teaser Ahead Of Comeback With “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In Teaser Image For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Stars In Teaser Image For “Seed” From Upcoming Album “Down To Earth”

Apr 12, 2023

Updated April 17 KST:

Taeyang has dropped a new teaser image for “Seed” from his upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 13 KST:

A new teaser image has been unveiled for Taeyang’s new album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 12 KST:

A spoiler clip has been released for “Seed” from Taeyang’s upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Original Article:

Details have been confirmed for Taeyang’s comeback!

On April 12, teasers were revealed for Taeyang’s upcoming solo EP “Down to Earth,” which is set to be released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST.

It was also announced earlier in the day that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be featuring in a song on the album.

Check out the teaser images below!


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[Article] Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Unveils New Teaser Photo For “Shoong!” Featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Unveils New Teaser Photo For “Shoong!” Featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa

Update: BIGBANG’s Taeyang Unveils New Teaser Photo For “Shoong!” Featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa

Apr 12, 2023

Updated April 19 KST:

BIGBANG’s Taeyang has dropped a new teaser photo featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa for their upcoming collaboration track “Shoong!”

Updated April 18 KST:

Taeyang has unveiled a new music video teaser for his upcoming comeback with “Seed.”

Updated April 17 KST:

Taeyang has dropped a new teaser image for “Seed” from his upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 13 KST:

A new teaser image has been unveiled for Taeyang’s new album “Down to Earth”!

Updated April 12 KST:

A spoiler clip has been released for “Seed” from Taeyang’s upcoming album “Down to Earth”!

Original Article:

Details have been confirmed for Taeyang’s comeback!

On April 12, teasers were revealed for Taeyang’s upcoming solo EP “Down to Earth,” which is set to be released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST.

It was also announced earlier in the day that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be featuring in a song on the album.

Check out the teaser images below!


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