Boy band Big Bang seems to have it all, from loving fans, stylish fashion trends, easy-to-memorize songs and the members’ distinctive characteristics. Now, the ambitious group is expanding their talents in other fields including movies, musicals and even television, but not under the team Big Bang. The members are going solo for the time being.
Other pop groups, including now disbanded g.o.d. and Fin.K.L, and the still running Shinhwa, Girls’ Generation and Super Junior, have already pursued individual careers in the entertainment business. Big Bang, having colorful members who each hold their own specific talent, have joined this “trend” and started to heighten their individual image, which will hopefully contribute to the team as a whole.
Music Award: Look at me, GwiSoon By Dae-sung
Dae-sung recently released a trot, or traditional Korean pop genre, album “Gui-soon, Look at Me.” The 19-year-old singer will also perform in the internationally famed musical “Cats.” He will appear as Rum Tum Tugger, a sexy yet rebellious character. He is also currently appearing in a television show “The Family is Out!” with comedian Yu Jae-suk and singer Lee Hyo-ri.
Tae-yang, on the other hand, has been busy with his mini-album “HOT.” The 20-year-old topped pop charts on public and cable music channels with his song “Only Look at Me,” proving he can work his way up to the top alone. His first solo concert “HOT” is scheduled on July 20 at the Melon AX Theater.
Band leader G. Dragon also recently released his single album “Only Look at Me Part 2.” The 19-year-old singer-rapper actually remade fellow band member Tae-yang’s song “Only Look at Me.” While Tae-yang’s version is more focused on melodies and lyrics, G-Dragon mixed his signature rap into the hit number. Being a talented composer and producer, he helped produce pop star Uhm Jung-hwa’s new album “D.I.S.C.O.”
While G.Dragon offered his producing skills to Uhm, fellow member T.O.P went further and appeared in her music video as a rapper. Along with his solo rapper debut through Uhm’s new album, YG Entertainment recently announced that the 20-year-old singer-rapper was going to appear in the drama “IRIS” with top actor Lee Byung-hun (“All-in,” 2003).
“T.O.P. already proved himself as an actor in the drama `I Am Sam’ and so we have decided that the drama `IRIS’ would be a great opportunity to go further with his acting career. He will play an assassin from a secret agency who is after Lee’s character Kim Hyeun-jun,” said Yang Hyun-suk, the president of Big Bang’s agency YG Entertainment, through a press release. I Am Sam Ep.3 TOP Cuts
Another member is gearing up for acting: Seung-ri. The 18-year old member is busy preparing for the movie “Why did you Come to our Home?” (working title) starring actress Kang Hae-jung (“Old Boy,” 2003). He will play the first love of Kang. This is Seung-ri’s first movie but he has already proven his acting skills by appearing in the musical “Sonagi” early this year. The movie will be in theaters this November.
Big Bang made its debut in 2006 with the single “Big Bang” and instantly became a hit with songs like “Lie” and their trendy fashion styles. According to their agency, the group is planning to release its next mini album later this month, which will carry songs that will support South Korean athletes competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Release Date: 2008/4/22
Record Label: SonyBMG
Genre: Dance-Pop
Distribution :SONYBMG
Release Date: 2008-4-22■ Track List
01 ) Turned Up
02 ) Just Another Day
03 ) Uh Lala
04 ) You Don’t Know Me
05 ) Crush
06 ) Show Me
07 ) Razoman
08 ) Like A Bird (new Version)
09 ) Empty Pages
10 ) Lucky Lady
11 ) We Can Run
12 ) Undone
13 ) Stuck
14 ) The Last
15 ) You Don’t Know Me (bonus Track- Duet With Kim Dong Wan)
GEO who was the sound producer of Sweetbox work out with Valerie and they written a sweet fast pop sound track! Continues after duet with BaekJiYoung in song “Crush” which had hit into variety of music chart, now she is back with a duet track “You Don’t Know Me” with Kim DongWan.This duet song “You Dont Know Me” will be reveal before the album release.
Shinhwa member Kim Dongwan sang an English song called “You Don’t Know Me” with Jade Valerie Villalon, who before going solo was the vocalist of the group Sweet Box.
This duet song, with evident electronic sounds in it, is included in Jade Valerie’s first solo album called “Out of the Box” as a bonus track in the Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Asian release of the album. According to Sony BMG, the distributor of Jade Valerie’s solo album, it is discussing with Kim Dongwan’s label on the possibility of recording a Korean version of the song, which Kim Dongwan had requested.
Artists involved: S.H.E Selina Hebe Ella 飛輪海 Fahrenheit 汪東城 辰亦儒 炎亞綸 吳尊 王力宏 周杰倫 jay 陶喆 徐若瑄 蔡依林 吳建豪
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Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan was rushed to the ER on the 11th due to a tummy ache. Kim Dong Wan was recording for his 2nd album in Kang Nam, Seoul, when he suddenly had extreme stomach pains. Upon arriving at the hospital and being examined, the doctors determined it was acute gastroenteritis, a stomach infection which is actually a bit more serious than a tummy ache.
It is unknown whether or not Kim Dong Wan will still debut on the 24th with his 2nd album.
Acute gastroenteritis will usually cause acute diarrhea, which is not a very pleasant thought. Dong Wan will be spending the next 3-4 days pissing out of his ass, while receiving treatment. Following the treatment, Dong Wan should be back to health in no time, however his scheduled debut plans may end up down the drain along with his Hershey squirts.
BoA’s latest album “The Face” (6th), which hit store shelves on the 27th, took the #1 spot on Oricon’s daily album chart, on the day of it’s release.
Along with her other albums and singles, this is her 11th time hitting the #1 spot on the Oricon charts.
As much of an accomplishment as this is, it’s still boring. It’s a given, anything BoA releases in Japan will take the #1 spot, just like it’s a given that Big Bang member Seung Ri likes to take it in the ass.
As for the non-single tracks on this album, “AGGRESSIVE” has received the most hype as its electronic-dance feel instantly grabs your attention. BoA’s vocals are, just as the title states, powerful and aggressive, matching the production of the track. A great way to open up to an album with the greatest involvement from BoA herself.
