i Love KPOP: BIGBANG

BigBang is a five members, South Korean male group under the management of YG Entertainment. Formed in 2006, the group consists of G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. Big Bang is known for their unique urban-originated music and fashion style. The members' involvement in composing and producing their own music, most notably leader G-Dragon, has earned the group respect and praise from music industry experts.

→ OFFICIAL SITES ←

Official Website ○ Official VIP ○ Official FunCafe ○ Official Youtube Channel ○ Official Facebook Page

Official Weibo ○ Official Twitter BB Global VIP ○ Official YG Friends

G-Dragon Me2Day ○ TOP Me2Day ○ Taeyang Me2Day ○ Seungri Me2Day ○ Daesung Me2Day ○ G-Dragon Twitter

Taeyang Twitter ○ Seungri Twitter ○ G-Dragon Instagram ○ Taeyang Instagram ○ Seungri Instagram

TOP & Daesung does not have a Twitter/Instagram Accounts.

→ Brief Background ←

Prior to the group's debut, a few of the members were already exposed to the entertainment industry. G-Dragon and Taeyang were the first ones to receive training under YG Entertainment at the age of eleven. They were child actors/stars first cast as the younger version of YG duo, Jinusean in their music video "A-YO". Mesmerized by the experience of being cast in a hip hop music video, both of the children made the decision to cast into YGE, even though they were rejected in the beginning^. The duo released two tracks under the name GDYB, and were often featured in label mate Wheesung, Gummy, Perry, Masta Wu, and Se7en's albums and music videos. One of their well-known piece is "Unfold to Higher Place", featuring Perry and Gummy. G-Dragon also participated in promotional activities with YG Family which consisted mostly all of YG label mates. The young trainees had planned to release an album together, but was later pushed aside as YGE had decided to debut an idol group with them participating.

T.O.P was an underground rapper under the stage name "Tempo". One of his most popular track was "Buckwild" with NBK Gray. G-Dragon contacted T.O.P, with whom he was childhood friends, when YG Entertainment was scouting for candidates to create a boy group. The pair recorded several demos and sent them to Yang Hyun-suk, who later asked T.O.P to audition. However, he was rejected by the record label because he was deemed too "chubby" to fit the "idealistic version" of an idol. Six months later, he was recruited after losing weight. T.O.P reportedly lost twenty kg (44 lbs) in forty days.

Seungri was a leader of a local dance team in his hometown, Gwangju. He first appeared on the reality television series Let's Cokeplay: Mnet Battle Shinhwa, a show in which idol group Shinhwa search for members to make up the "second-generation Shinhwa". His lack of vocal skills did not charm the panel and led to his elimination from the Top 4. He then auditioned and was accepted to train under YG, but in Big Bang's Documentary series, it was revealed his position was in jeopardy but he later impressed Yang Hyun-suk and made the cut. At the time, Seungri competed against another trainee, Hyunseung (now of BEAST fame), who was cut from Big Bang. Hyunseung, who went under the homonym of So-1, meaning "wish" in Korean, was shown in 10 out of 11 episodes but was cut from the final episode because Hyun-suk felt that he was not ready and needed more time.

Daesung was recruited in an open audition. He is well known for his strong singing ability. He was trained under Wheesung's supervision. Before the debut of Big Bang, he was diagnosed with vocal fold nodules, caused by strain on the vocal cords.

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◙ MEMBERS ◙

Name: Kwon Ji Yong (권지용)

[FULL PROFILE]

Stage Name: G-Dragon

Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Composer, Face of The Group

Date of Birth: August 18, 1988

Blood Type: A

Height: 177 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Hobbies: Drawing pictures and listening to music

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Name: Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)

[FULL PROFILE]

Stage Name: T.O.P (The Official Pimp)

Position: Lead Rapper, Beat-Boxer

Date of Birth: November 4, 1987

Blood Type: B

Height: 181 cm

Weight: 65 kg

Hobbies: Reading and Swimming

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Name: Dong Young Bae (동영배)

[FULL PROFILE]

Stage Name: Taeyang @ Sol

Position: Main Vocalist, Main Dancer

Date of Birth: May 18, 1988

Blood Type: AB

Height: 174 cm

Weight: 56 kg

Hobbies: Basketball, Music, Watching TV

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Name: Kang Dae Sung (강대성)

[FULL PROFILE]

Stage Name: D-Lite

Position: Main Vocalist

Date of Birth: April 26, 1989

Blood Type: O

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Likes: Rap, Beat Boxing, Cooling

Determination: I’ll work my hardest and become the best.

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Name: Lee Seung Hyun (이승현)

[FULL PROFILE]

Stage Name: Seungri, VI (Victory)

Position: Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Choreographer, Maknae

Date of Birth: December 12, 1990

Blood Type: A

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Likes: Foreign Languages

Determination: fighting! I cannot return home

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→ Short Korean Discography ←

1st Single

1. Put your hands up (Intro)
2. We Belong Together
3. This Love
4. 눈물뿐인 바보 (A Fool Of Tears)

2nd Single: BIGBANG is V.I.P

1. La-La-La
2. Ma Girl
3. V.I.P
4. La-La-La (Inst.)

3rd Single

1. Victory (Intro)

2. Big Bang
3. Forever With U
4. Good Bye Baby
5. 웃어본다 (Laugh It Off)

1st Album: BIGBANG Vol. 1

1. Big Bang (Intro)
2. She Can´t Get Enough
3. Dirty Cash
4. 다음날 (Next Day) - SEUNGRI solo
5. Big Boy - TOP solo
6. 흔들어 (Shake It)
7. 눈물뿐인 바보 (A Fool Of Tears)
8. Ma Girl - TAEYANG solo
9. La-La-La
10. This Love - GD solo
11. 웃어본다 (Laugh It Off) - DAESUNG solo

2nd Album: Remember

1. 모두 다 소리쳐 (Everybody Scream - Intro)
2. 오. 아. 오 (O. A. O)
3. 붉은 노을 (Sunset Glow)
4. 반짝반짝 (You Are My Light)
5. Strong Baby
6. Wonderful
7. 멍청한 사랑 (Foolish Love)
8. 하루하루 (Haru Haru - Acoustic ver)
9. 거짓말 (Lie - Remix)
10. 마지막 인사 (Last Farewell - Remix)
11. Remember

1st Mini Album: Always