Info SHINee

Shinee (샤이니, stylized as SHINee, pronounced /ˈʃaɪniː/ "shiny") is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). The group consists of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin.

Since their debut, Shinee has released two full-length albums, three mini-albums, and various singles. They have also won many awards, held a concert tour and starred in their own reality shows. Shinee is considered to be a fashion icon having started the "Shinee Trend". They are set to make their Japanese debut in June 2011.

History

2008: Debut and The Shinee World

On May 23, 2008, the group's first mini-album, Replay was released from Label company, SM Entertainment. The mini-album debuted at #10 on the Korean music charts and peaked at #8, selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008. 

On June 7, 2008, Shinee participated in the Dream Concert in the Seoul Olympic Stadium along with other South Korean singers and groups. The group won their first award, "Rookie of the Month", at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards on June 22, 2008. Shinee took part in SMTown Live '08, which was held on August 18, 2008 at Seoul Olympic Stadium. On August 23, 2008, they attended MNet's 20's Choice Awards 2008, where they won the "Hot New Star" award.

Shinee released their first full-length album, The Shinee World, on August 28, 2008. The album debuted on the charts at #3, selling 30,000 copies. The first single released from the album was "Sanso Gateun Neo" (산소 같은 너 (Love Like Oxygen), lit. You Are Like Oxygen), a cover of "Show the World" by Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, originally written by the Danish songwriting and production team of Thomas Troelsen, Remee and Lucas Secon. On September 18, 2008, Shinee's "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" was the No. 1 song on M! Countdown.A few days later, Shinee received the "Mutizen" award for the same single on SBS's Popular Songs.

Shinee participated in the 5th Asia Song Festival, where they received the "Best New Artist" award with Japanese girl group, Berryz Kobo.The group attended the 2008 Style Icon Awards on October 30, 2008, where they won the "Best Style Icon Award". On the same day, a repackage album of "The SHINee World" titled "A.Mi.Go." was released. The re-packaged album contained three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" (사.계.한) and the promotional single "A.Mi.Go" (아.미.고)."A.Mi.Go" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" (아름다운 미녀를 좋아하면 고생한다 lit. Heart Aches When You Fall In Love With a Beauty).

On November 15, 2008, Shinee won the "Best Male Rookie" award at the 10th annual MNet's KM Music Festival, beating fellow newcomers U-KISS, 2PM, 2AM and Mighty Mouth. At the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards, they performed a medley of their songs, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" and "A.Mi.Go (Amigo)" and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".

 

 

2009: "Juliette" and 2009, Year of Us

In early February, 2009, Shinee won "Best Newcomer" award along with Davichi and Mighty Mouth at the 18th Seoul Music Awards. Later, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would make their comeback with their second mini album Romeo on May 21, 2009. On May 18, "Juliette", the first single was released, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It". It was later announced that their comeback was going to be delayed due to Onew damaging his teeth and the release of the mini-album was pushed back to May 25, 2009^. Shinee eventually had their return performance on June 5, 2009, on KBS's Music Bank, where they received the award for first place.

The group released their third mini-album, 2009, Year Of Us, on October 19, 2009, five months after the release of Romeo. SM Entertainment stated that this EP would showcase the group's vocals and demonstrate their unique qualities. The lead single, "Ring Ding Dong", was released digitally on October 14; the group had their comeback stage on October 16, on KBS's Music Bank.In early December, 2009, Shinee won the "Popularity" award along with fellow labelmate group, Super Junior, at the 24th Golden Disk Awards. In February, 2010, the group won the main "BonSang" award at the 19th Seoul Music Awards.

2010: Lucifer and first concert

SM Entertainment revealed individual photo teasers of each member for the new album starting with Minho on July 8, 2010 and ending with Key on July 12. The teaser for the music video of lead single was released on July 14, 2010 at the official channel of SM Entertainment on YouTube. The group was originally set to have their comeback stage on KBS Music Bank, July 16, to begin their promotions for the new album, however, due to Minho injuring his ankle during a Dream Team 2 filming on July 8, the comeback was postponed to July 23, 2010.

The second full length studio album, entitled Lucifer, was released on July 19, 2010 in South Korea. The music video promoting the lead single, also named "Lucifer", was released on the same day. Within hours of the release, the album topped various physical and digital sales charts in South Korea. The songs on the album "were more carefully selected than ever", and the album is said to "[give] listeners a great chance to experience the diverse musical characters and more mature vocal skills of the members." The group made their comeback on July 23, 2010 at KBS Music Bank. Choreography of the Lucifer was released on the same YouTube channel on August 3, 2010. The studio album was re-released a repackaged version, entitled Hello, on October 1, 2010. The music video of the promotional single, also named "Hello", was released on October 4, 2010. The re-released version included three new tracks.

Amidst their promotional activities for the second studio album, the group also participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour alongside their label-mates on August 21, 2010 at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium. They also performed at the concerts in Shanghai and Los Angeles on later dates.

On December 26, 2010, Shinee held their first concert, Shinee World, in Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan. The vent was attended by a total audience of approximately 24,000 attendees. They also revealed the music video for their ballad track "Quasimodo", from their second album, Lucifer. The group also announced that they will be releasing their first Japanese language studio release in 2011 under EMI Music Japan, record label of famous Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada.

2011-present: Japanese debut

On January 1, 2011, Shinee performed in the concert at Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul as a part of their tour, Shinee World. On January 2, 2011, before the second running of the concert in Seoul, Shinee held a press conference. The group answered many questions related to their future plans, announcing that in March of 2011 they will be debuting in Japan, and the members also reflected on their success in 2010.
On May 16, 2011, EMI Music Japan revealed a teaser for the Japanese version of "Replay" through their official YouTube channel. The single is set to be released in Japan on June 22, 2011.

 

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G-Dragon

Career

2000—2009: Early life and debut with Big Bang

Inspired by the American group Wu-Tang Clan, G-Dragon expressed his interest in rapping and began taking classes at the age of 12. Under their tutelage, he joined in the release of the Korean hip-hop Flex album in 2001. Although he wrote his own lyrics for his song, he admitted that his "English was bad and the story behind the lyrics was the same old thing. Something like, ‘I’m young, but I’m the best’." G-Dragon first caught the interest of Sean of the hip-hop duo Jinusean from YG Entertainment, who later recommended him to CEO Yang Hyun Suk. After signing a contract with the record label, G-Dragon spent the first year cleaning after the other artists in the record label. He later met Dong Young Bae, another trainee. Together, the two were coined as GDYB. After six years of training and several featured appearances on other artists' albums, G-Dragon made his official debut as the leader of the group Big Bang alongside Young Bae (now using the stage name Taeyang) and four other trainees.

The formation of the group was documented on television, and though there were initially six members, one was dropped before the official debut. The group's debut was fairly successful, with their first album netting in sales of over 40,000 copies. It spawned several airplay singles, including "La La La" and "We Belong Together". The album also included G-Dragon's first solo song, a cover of the American alternative rock group Maroon 5's single "This Love". Following the release of the group's mini-album Always in 2007, G-Dragon began to involve himself more with the production of their albums. Always featured several songs composed by him, including the lead-single "Lie" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojinmal), which became the group's first number-one hit. Their following mini-albums followed its predecessor's footsteps: Hot Issue yielded "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) while Stand Up spawned "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru); both singles were chart-toppers.

2009–present: Solo and career development

Aside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만바라봐; Revised Romanization: Naman Barabwa), titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally. Along with Taeyang and T.O.P, G-Dragon was featured on singer Lexy's song "Super Fly" for her album Rush. In May 2009, he collaborated with the Japanese boy band W-inds. for their single, "Rain Is Fallin'/Hybrid Dream."

After Taeyang released his solo effort, G-Dragon released his debut solo album Heartbreaker, featuring collaborations with several artists, including Agariadne Dwinggo Samala VIP, Aldrekane Perkawido Samala VIP, Teddy of 1TYM, Taeyang, S-Kush, and CL and Dara of 2NE1. Initially scheduled to be released in April, the album was pushed back to August to coincide with his 21st (Korean years: 22nd) birthday. The album marked a change in G-Dragon's appearances as he dyed his hair blonde to match its concept. Propelled by its lead-single of the same name, an electronic pop song, the album sold over 200,000 copies and went on to win Album of the Year from the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards^. The second single, "Breathe", manage to chart within the Top twenty while his other songs — "The Leaders", "A Boy", "Hello", and "She's Gone" — went on to top various charts upon their release. 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.

In support of his album, G-Dragon staged his first solo concert at the Olympic Park in December 2009. Entitled Shine a Light, the name of the concert was derived from the lyrics to his song "A Boy". The concert subsequently sparked controversy following complaints of obscenity and suggestive content. The Korean Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs later asked the government prosecutors to investigate if G-Dragon or YG Entertainment violated laws on obscene performances in his concert. He was found innocent and was cleared of all charges on March 15, 2010.

In November 2010, YG Entertainment announced the collaboration album from G-Dragon and bandmate T.OP. Preceding t.he release of the album, the duo held a world-wide premiere showcase for their album at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo of Seoul, South Korea, which was also broadcast live on YouTube. To promote their album, the duo released three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock out. ^" All three singles preceded the release of the album. The singles were commercial successes: "High High" was a chartopper while "Oh Yeah" and "Knock Out" both peaked at number two and number three respectively. The album was released on Christmas Eve, and debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart with pre-orders of 200,000 copies.

Artistry

G-Dragon's music is based on Hip Hop elements . Being inspired from music by the Wu-Tang Clan, he participated in the Hip Hop Flex album in 2001, when he was 12 years old. Ever since his trainee years, Kwon Ji Yong trained in the hip-hop genre. Known for his fashion, G-Dragon was named one of the "Style Icon of 2008". His contribution to his own work also garnered him praise as one of the best composers of 2008. Additionally, he won "Most Influential Men of 2008" sponsored by Arena on behalf of his style.

Controversy

G-Dragon was accused of plagiarism by Sony Music, as his tracks "Heartbreaker" and "Butterfly" are similar to Flo-Rida's "Right Round" and Oasis's "She's Electric", respectively. However, EMI, who also has rights to "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.

Birth name :

Kwon Ji-Yong

Born :

August 18, 1988 (1988-08-18) (age 21)

Origin :

South Korea

Genres :

Pop, Hip-hop

Occupations :

Rapper, Singer, Producer, Composer

Years active :

2006 (2006)–present

Labels :

YG Entertainment

Associated acts :

Big Bang, Flo-Rida

Website :

http://www.ygbigbang.com/gdragon/

T.O.P

History

Big Bang debut: 2005—2006

Prior to his involvement with YG Entertainment, Choi was an underground rapper and a childhood friend of G-Dragon, another member of Big Bang. 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. The pair recorded several demos and sent them to Yang Hyun Suk, CEO of YG Entertainment, who later asked Choi to audition. Choi was initially rejected by the record label, which deemed him too "chubby" to fit the "idealistic version" of an idol. Choi later stated that he "went home and exercised really hard because I wanted to join YG Entertainment." Six months later, he returned for another audition and was signed on.

Choosing the stage name of T.O.P. (Korean: 탑), he became one of the two rappers in the group Big Bang, alongside G-Dragon. The two were paired with four others: Taeyang, Daesung, Seungri, and So-1; a documentation of their training was aired to promote them. So-1 was dropped by the record label, and Big Bang made its official debut with five members. Their first album, Since 2007, was a fair success, and included T.O.P.'s first solo song "Big Boy." The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lie" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojinmal) from their 2007 mini-album Always, which topped several charts upon its release. The singles, "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru) from Stand Up, became chart-toppers as well.

Solo development: 2007—present

Following the release of the band's albums and singles, T.O.P. began working on his solo career. In April 2007, he was featured with fellow Big Bang members Taeyang and G-Dragon on singer Lexy's single "Super Fly" for her album Rush. Later that summer, he appeared as an actor in Red Roc’s "Hello" music video. He later 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."

T.O.P later put his solo career on hold while he joined his group for their promotional activities. After more than a year of promoting Big Bang's materials, he returned to acting, playing the assassin Vick in the critically acclaimed Korean television drama Iris. T.O.P. also recorded the song "Hallelujah" for the drama's soundtrack with Taeyang and G-Dragon. Following Iris, T.O.P. and Seungri appeared in the teenage suspense drama, My 19.

T.O.P filmed the movie Into the Gunfire which released in June 2010. He is also in preparation for his solo debut. During Big Bang's Big Show concert in January 2010, T.O.P. performed his new single "Turn It Up." YG Entertainment released a music video teaser for "Turn It Up" on June 14, 2010 which revealed the release date for the full music video to be June 21, 2010. The teaser itself received over 200,000 views within 48 hours of its original posting on YouTube. The official music video was released at noon in South Korea, with over 1,000,000 views and comments in just a few minutes. He is also the first Korean artist to have his song release worldwide.

Discography

Digital singles

* "Buckwild" NBK Gray featuring T.O.P.

* "Big Boy"

* "I'm Sorry" Gummy featuring T.O.P

* "As If Nothing's Wrong" (Korean: 아무렇지 않은 척)

* "D.I.S.C.O " (Uhm Jung Hwa featuring T.O.P)

* "Friend" (Korean: 친구; Revised Romanization: Chingu) (T.O.P featuring Tae Yang)

* "Hallelujah" (T.O.P featuring Tae Yang and G-Dragon) (theme song of the drama Iris)

* "Turn It Up"

Filmography

TV series

* I Am Sam (2007)

* Iris (2009)

Films

* Story of Men (2008)

* My 19 (2009)

* Into the Fire (2010)

Birth name :

Choi Seung Hyun

Also known as :

T.O.P , Tempo

Born :

November 4, 1987 (1987-11-04) (age 22) in Seoul, South Korea

Origin :

Republic of Korea

Genres :

Hip-hop, Hardcore hip hop, K-pop

Occupations :

Composer, Lyricist, Rapper, Beatboxer, MC, Actor

Years active :

2006 - present

Labels :

YG Entertainment

Associated acts :

Big Bang

Taeyang

Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang

Taeyang'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. The two were later coined as GDYB. In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.

Although Taeyang 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 So-1) to form the group Big Bang. Before their official debut, however, Sol-1 was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning sun), Dong abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing. The group's formation was documented on television. Although their debut was fairly successful, the group reached mainstream success with the release of their mini-album Always, which yielded the number-one song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojinmal). followed by "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru) from Stand Up, both chart-toppers.

Solo career establishment

After contributions to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group. 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. Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus". He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs; he later stated that he would do so in the future to express his "thoughts and ideas."

Taeyang's first mini-album Hot was well received by fans and critics alike, winning two trophies from The 7th Korean Music Awards for the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Song (나만 바라봐, "Only Look At Me") and the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Album (Hot).(Korean) He is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards. The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush. Taeyang stated that the lyrics come from the perspective of a man who is "selfish" for wanting his girlfriend to be with him only, regardless of how he treats her. G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, Hot.

Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "Lollipop" with his group and labelmate 2NE1. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After activities ended, he went back to the studio to record and release his first digital single "Where U At", followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Taeyang took his first attempt at composing by co-writing both songs with Teddy. Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.

Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010. Two versions of this album - the “Regular Edition” and the “Deluxe Edition” - was released. The regular edition contained 11 songs, while the deluxe edition, limited to 30,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from the previous album Hot. On the first day of sales for the limited Deluxe Edition of Solar, the 30,000 copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in online and offline stores.

On July 7, 2010, Taeyang released his solo album Solar on the iTunes for the first time in his music career. On July 9, 2010, Solar hit second place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and first place in Canada, making him the first Asian musician in history to attain such an achievement. The lead-single was "I Need A Girl" featuring his bandmate G-Dragon. His labelmate Sandara Park of 2NE1 starred in the music video for "I Need A Girl." The second single, "I'll Be There" and its music video were premiered on August 19, 2010 through Taeyang's official Youtube channel.

Taeyang's first international album, Solar International, breaks new ground as it will be the first ever K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album. The audio version (complete with a digital booklet) hit iTunes stores on August 25, 2010 while the video version (bundled with bonus, behind the scenes documentaries) will arrive by September 10, 2010. The audio album combines both English and Korean hits from his past and present albums including "I'll Be There", "Connection (feat. BIG TONE), "Wedding Dress" and "I Need A Girl (feat. G-Dragon)." On August 26, 2010, Solar's International album made it to fifth place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and Japan, and third place in Canada.

Also known as :

SoL

Born :

May 18, 1988 (1988-05-18) (age 22)

Origin :

Seoul, South Korea

Genres :

R&B, hip hop, pop

Years active :

2006 (2006)–present

Labels :

YG Entertainment(South Korea)

Universal Music Japan(Japan)

Associated acts :

Big Bang

Website :

http://www.ygbigbang.com/taeyang/

Seungri

Biography

Seungri is known for his dance skills the girlfriend actual of AJT. In his hometown, Gwangju, he was part of the dance group II Hwa. 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. Although his first solo song "Next Day" was recorded as part of Big Bang's album track, his second solo song "Strong Baby" was released as a promotional single for the group's second Korean album. In order to shed the "youngest member" look from Big Bang, Seungri promoted the single with a more mature look along with a stylized dance.

Personal life

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.

Singles

* 다음날 (Daeumnal, The Next Day) (Seungri Solo)

* Strong Baby (featuring G-Dragon)

Musical

* Sonagi (2008)

* Shouting (2009)

Film

* Why Did You Come to My House? (2009)

* My 19 (2009)

Birth name :

Lee Seung Hyun

Also known as:

Seungri , V.I

Born :

December 12, 1990 (1990-12-12) (age 19)

Origin :

Gwangju, South Korea

Genres :

K-pop

Occupations :

Singer, dancer, actor

Years active :

2006–present

Labels YG Entertainment

Associated acts :

Big Bang

Website :

www.ygbigbang.com

Daesung

Career

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. He later appeared on a documentary show following the potential members of what eventually became Big Bang.

Their first appearance as a group was on August 19, 2006 at YG Family's 10th Anniversary concert. On September 23, 2006, they had their debut performance. The group had its first big hit with "Geojitmal" (Korean: "거짓말", "Lies") in 2007.

In between various albums and EPs as a group, the members were able to pursue solo activities. Daesung released his debut trot single "Nal Bwa Gwisun" (Korean: "날 봐, 귀순", "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" ("Korean: 대박이야", "Big Hit"). He was also scheduled to join bandmate Seungri in the autobiographical musical Shouting; however, the singer was injured in a car accident 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.

According to his Agency, YG Entertainment, he is supposed to release his solo album during 2010 along with fellow bandmate T.O.P. Daesung's new song, "Cotton Candy", was released at the end of January.

Birth name :

Kang Dae Sung

Also known as:

Dae Sung

D-Lite

Born :

April 26, 1989 (1989-04-26) (age 21)

Origin :

Seoul, South Korea

Genres :

K-pop, K-hip hop, R&B, trot

Occupations :

Singer, MC, actor

Years active 2006–present

Labels :

YG Entertainment

Associated acts :

Big Bang

Website :

http://www.ygbigbang.com/daesung/

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Big Bang (Korean Band)

Big Bang (Korean: 빅뱅), commonly stylized as BIGBANG, is a South Korean pop 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 got eliminated out during the airing of the show before the official debut leading to their current line-up of G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, Daesung and Seungri.

Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang went on to release successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal). Their 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 material 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.

History

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, signed with YG Entertainment since they were both thirteen years old, were known as GD and YB. 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," "A Fool's Only Tears" (Korean: 눈물뿐인 바보; Revised Romanization: Nunmulppunin Babo), and "This Love", a cover of the American rock band Maroon 5 song. The single debuted with over 17,000 copies sold in the month of August and later went on to sell nearly 40,000 copies. The second single, "BigBang Is V.I.P", was released in September, selling 21,000 copies that month, and eventually topping 32,000 copies sold. 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.

2007–2008: Breakthrough success

On February 8, 2007, Big Bang released their live concert album, The First / Real Live Concert, which sold 30,000 copies by the end of the year. The group also began their Want You tour, visiting five cities: Incheon, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju and Busan.

Their first mini-album, Always, was also released in 2007, and marked several changes for the group. Though previously already writing and composing, the group has decided to take more control over their music. G-Dragon composed and wrote most of the tracks included in their first mini album release including the title single, "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal). The mini-album also saw the introduction of electronic music for Big Bang. Receptions were fairly positive, most notably in regards to the song "Lies". Released as the lead single, it became their first #1 hit. Their second mini album, Hot Issue, released that same year, was also fairly successful: the lead-single, "Last Farewell", (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) topped various charts, including the Juke-On's chart for eight consecutive weeks. It also won the "Song of the Month Digital Music Award" from Cyworld. Tickets for their Big Bang Is Great concert were also reportedly sold out in 10 minutes.

Near the end of 2007, it was reported that members of the band were hospitalized from over-performing and exhaustion, halting their promotional activities. Reports were later released that Big Bang's albums and singles were in high demand, causing the record company to reprint and repackage them for re-release. Riding on the success of their mini-album, the group collected numerous awards towards the end of the year, including "Best Male Group" and "Song Of The Year" from the 2007 M.NET/KM Music Festival. They later received the "Artist of the Year" award from the 17th Seoul Music Awards.

As 2007 came to a close, Big Bang ventured overseas to Japan. Their first Japanese EP, For the World, released in early 2008, charted at #10 on the Oricon chart with little promotion. The group also held a concert at the JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City.

Big Bang returned to Korea after promotions in Japan ended. Although group activities were delayed due to solo projects, their third mini-album of 2008, Stand Up, was released. Featuring Daishi Dance and the Korean rock-band No Brain for several songs, Stand Up exceeded the 100,000 mark in sales. "Day By Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru), the lead single, topped several online charts and held the #1 position for six consecutive weeks. Following the lead single's success, other songs also charted within the Top 20, with "Heaven" reaching #2, "Oh My Friend" hitting #9, "A Good Man" at #12, and "Lady" peaking at #16 — a total of five songs in the Top 20 for the group.

During the release of their Korean materials, Big Bang released the Japanese song, "Number 1", from their album of the same name, performing the song on Japanese radio programs and TV shows; the album peaked at No.3 on the Japan's Oricon daily album chart. Their Korean follow-up album, Remember, also released in 2008, yielded the #1 single, "Sunset Glow" (Korean: 붉은노을; Revised Romanization: Byulkeun Noeul). "Strong Baby", Seungri's solo track and composed/written by fellow band mate G-Dragon, was promoted in the first quarter of 2009. Though not originally planned for promotion, it garnered much popularity, gaining the maximum number of 3 wins in SBS Inkigayo consecutively. It also received awards in M Countdown and KBS Music Bank. Big Bang received their second "Artist of the Year" award from the 2008 M.NET KM Music Festival award ceremony. At the end of 2008, it was reported that Big Bang earned a total of ₩36 billion (USD$ 24.5 million).

2009–present: Solo activities and comeback

With the group on break in early 2005, the members pursued solo activities. They later reunited to collaborate with their label's new girl group 2NE1, who had been dubbed "The Female Big Bang", for the song "Lollipop". A music video was also filmed for promotion. Initially used to promote a cell phone, "Lollipop" reached the #1 spot on various online charts Their first self-titled full-length Japanese album was released under Universal Music in August 2009 and was promoted with two singles: "My Heaven" and "Gara Gara Go!!" (ガラガラ GO!!) "My Heaven", a Japanese translation of their Korean single, "Heaven", (Korean: 천국; Revised Romanization: Cheonguk) from Stand Up, was composed by Japanese composer Daishi Dance, and debuted at #3 on the Oricon Chart. "Gara Gara Go!" charted at #5. The album itself peaked at #3.After their return to Korea, the members went back to their solo activities. On August 18, G-Dragon released his debut album, Heartbreaker, promoting it with the album's title track. Taeyang released two digital singles, "Where U At?" and "Wedding Dress", to promote his second album released in 2010. T.O.P joined the cast of the Korean thriller drama Iris, playing the assassin Vick. They later reunited to record the song "Koe o Kikasete" (声をきかせて, Let Me Hear Your Voice) for the Japanese drama Ohitorisama ( おひとりさま, One Person).The song was later released as a single, peaking at #4.

For several days in January 2010, Big Bang performed their 2010 Big Bang Concert Big Show in the Seoul Olympic Stadium. The following month, they embarked on their Electric Love tour in Japan.Although no official albums were recorded, 2010 saw the release of several singles for the group with promotional ties. The release of "Lollipop Part 2" in February, the follow-up to their single, "Lollipop", with 2NE1, was used to coincide with promotions for LG Cyon's Lollipop phone. and also reached number one on digital charts. Their next single, "Tell Me Goodbye" was recorded for the Japanese re-release of Korean drama Iris. The song proved to be popular gaining favorable reviews, winning the Best Song Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards. Additionally, tying in with the 2010 World Cup, the group released the song "Shout of the Reds" featuring the Korean rock band, Transfixion and ice skater Kim Yu-na.

For most of the year, the members individually promoted their own solo works and solo activities, including the release of the GD & TOP. unit with their collaboration album and the release of Seungri's first mini album titled "VVIP." Big Bang also won several notable awards, including the Best 5 New Artists award from the 24^th Japan Gold Disc Awards as well as the Best New Artist. Near the end of May, the group received the awards for 'Best Pop Video' and 'Best New Artist" from the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2010. They released their latest Japanese single "Beautiful Hangover" on August 25, 2010.

After nearly two year hiatus as a full group, Big Bang returned to South Korea with their 2011 Big Show concert. They also showcased songs from their latest EP Tonight, which went on to become a chart-topper upon its release on many Korean music chart. The album also became the first K-pop album to reach the top 10 on US iTunes chart and is the only non-English language album in the top 100. The album had a pre-sale order of 10,000 copies in Cyworld, beating the record set by TVXQ's 6,500 copies back in 2008. Overall reception for the EP has been positive, with Choi Jun of Asiae complimenting the group's new direction in their music, acknowledging that during the two years hiatus, the group's "style and musical sensibility [had] deepened." Seven days after the album's release, it was reported that Big Bang had already earn ₩7 billion (USD$6.2 million) In a week, 100,000 album copies were sold. Its lead-single of the name became a chart-topper on the Gaon Chart. The second single, "Love Song", also proved to be favorable; the music video on YouTube gained 2 million views within two days. The group kicked off their Love & Hope Tour in May.

Artistry and influences

Throughout their career, Big Bang has received both praise and criticism. Time magazine described them as one of the "most promising" South Korean acts to venture into Japan, while the Korea Times called them "the icons of Korean pop [music]". Bill Lamb of About.com also list them as one of the "top 10 Asian boy bands". Their contribution to their solo material early in their career, most notably by G-Dragon, has garnered praise, with singer Baek Jiyoung stating that she "like idol singers if they are like Big Bang".

Musical styles

During the early days of their career, Big Bang's music was predominately hip hop, although they incorporated R&B songs into their albums as well. A writer for Yahoo! Japan once compared their early materials to that of American hip-hop artists such as the Black-Eyed Peas, stating that their material included "catchy vocals, rap and characters". Always was noted for its change of musical styles from their previous efforts, with the group experimenting with electronic music and setting it as the new music trend in Korea. G-Dragon later stated that they hoped "to reach even more fans" with the new direction. In 2008, they recorded "Oh My Friend", a rock-based song, with the Korean rock-band No Brain. In an interview, the group also expressed interests in covering the music genre trot.

Members of the band have branched out to other styles for solo projects. Taeyang's mini-album, Hot, was mainly a collection of R&B songs, with the singer stating that the genre was his "main focus". Daesung's first digital single, "Look at Me, GwiSun" (Korean: 날 봐, 귀순), was a trot song, which drew criticisms due to Big Bang's image as "hip-hop artists". For his debut album, Heartbreaker, G-Dragon incorporated a mix of dance, hip-hop, and R&B songs. Big Bang has been called "rich in variety" for their fans.

Following the release of Always, G-Dragon began involving himself with the production of the group's materials, penning the lyrics and composing the songs "Lie", "Last Farewell", and "Day By Day". His involvement was praised by the Korea Times, who described him as a "genius singer-songwriter". G-Dragon himself described the group as "an idol group not born of talent but through effort". A writer for Yahoo! Japan complimented the group for their involvement in their work, stating that "perhaps by contributing to their own materials, not only do they become in sync with one another, but each person's personality stands out."

Dance style

Big Bang is choreographed by choreographers Shaun Evaristo and Lyle Beniga. Youngest member Seungri and Taeyang has also helped in the choreography of some of Big Bang's songs. While they once relied heavily on street dancing for their moves, Big Bang have made a transition towards more choreography. Their dance moves have been widely copied and covered. One of the moves,from the song La La La, which incorporates the group lifting their shirts to expose their abdomens, quickly gained popularity online and became one of the top searches and widely copied dance moves on the internet.

Image and cultural impact

Big Bang's influence extends beyond the music industry, shaping major trends in the fashion industry. Dubbed as "Big Bang fashion", their style has gained a following throughout Asia. The group first adopted the "hip-hop" image concept for their debut. The release of Always in 2007 was accompanied by a change in image, with the group leaning towards a more preppy-punk style, including skinny jeans with Converse or high-top sneakers which became a still ongoing trend in South Korea. Taeyang also traded his cornrows for a faux hawk. Seen wearing brands such as Bape, 10 deep, Louis Vuitton, Jeremy Scott, and Phenomenon, Big Bang also wear custom printed hoodies for many of their performances and music videos. They were also credited for bringing back "old school" fashion into the mainstream, such as Nike and Reebok high-top shoes. Described as the "most fashionable" one in the group, G-Dragon is known to sport triangular scarves that were later nicknamed "Big Bang scarves". T.O.P also gained a following for wearing sunglasses during performances.

Their styles later became popular on internet fashion portals. Big Bang have been endorsing Fila products since 2006, as well as the Korean online FPS video game Sudden Attack. The group also released their own fragrance, "BB Bud's My First Fragrance" (Korean: 나의 첫번째 향기), in early 2007. In 2009, they released their autobiography book Shouting to the World, which became a best-seller.

Big Bang influenced the creation of the Chinese boy band OkBang, who were described as having "many similarities to Big Bang in terms of musical style, wardrobe and hairstyles". In 2010, the group's Big Show concert was chosen by the South Korean Touristic Committee for their Visit Korea from 2010—2012 campaign, stating that they will "have a big economic impact on the country".

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100 Things About Big Bang

SEUNGRI:
1. Says if not for music, he would be a kindergarten teacher.
2. Seungri thinks that growing a moustache wouldn’t really coordinate with the group dynamics. He’s the maknae (youngest) in Big Bang so it wouldn’t look right.
3. Seungri uses insoles because it can make him dance better.
4. People think that Seungri has a lot of stories, is interesting and special.
5. Seungri doesn’t know how to grill meat. But because of the incident that was brought up by his Hyungs, he eventually learned how to and even installed a game in his cellphone to pratice grilling meat perfectly.
6. All of Seungri’s clothes in his MV are picked by his stylist because he doesn’t have an eye for fashion.
7. Seungri wants to show to the people his appeal through his simplicity rather than being good looking.
8. Seungri went to plastic surgeon because of his dark circles.
9. He cried after getting first place at a Lunar New Year Idol Special Program.
10. He wants to be a guy who has sense rather than be a fashionista.
11. He likes the designer John Galliano and is a fan of Dior.
12. He loves soccer so he's been to Park Ji Sung and Lee Young Pyo's sites.
13. Seungri prefers POP music .
14. Seungri likes a woman with a cute phone voice and a lot of aegyo. “I honestly do look a lot at physical appearance.” When asked to choose a specific girl group member that was the closest to his ideal woman, he chose After School’s UEE
15. Seungri went to the same elementary school as Yunho of TVXQ.
16. His favourite Japanese term is “gengkkideseukka!” which means “I’m fine”.
17. For ‘Strong Baby’ he did more research on Craig David for reference.
18. When he gets drunk he’ll greet other people and will even introduce people he doesn’t know to others, like asking them, “What’s your name?”, “This is XXX”, “Introduce yourself and get to know one another.”
19. He stripped on his first YG audition.
20. He hates it when people say that he’s short. He gets hurt when people say that his legs are short, too. It makes him feel bad.

T.O.P:
1. T.O.P bought a luxurious villa, located in the UN Village in Hannam-dong, Seoul last December 2010 under his own name. His new home is located next to actor Jung Jun Ho, and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2. In Big Bang’s parody of Secret Big Bang, T.O.P was shown wearing the exact same sweats that Hyun Bin actually wore in “Secret Garden.”
3. In T.O.P’s interview in W magazine, He said he’s the kind of person who feels scared of showing too many things towards people.
4. T.O.P picks Taeyang as the member he would date if he was a girl, claiming ‘he would steal all the innocence in him (TaeYang)’
5. Top’s film 71 into the gunfire drew more than 3,500,000 audiences in South Korea alone.
6. T.O.P knows about Hip Hop, Classical Music and Jazz.
7. T.O.P revealed that he did not have a specific ideal woman, just as long as she can “match herself to him.” He elaborated, “I’d like someone realistic who can direct me to good paths; someone who I can learn from. She needs to be mannerly and respectful towards the adults.” T.O.P added that he would like to marry late as well.
8. T.O.P hid in a shower stall to avoid attending the group’s activities.
9. T.O.P’s movie 71 into the Gunfire won the #1 spot on Magazine’s “Pia” movie ranking done by the public via a survey.
10. T.O.P has been creating music since he was 11 or 12 years old.
11. T.O.P was one of the stars who earned the greatest income from CFs.
12. T.O.P has been picked as the ideal soulmate from a recent poll to promote the movie ‘TiMER’. Results of the poll “Which Big Bang member is your ideal soulmate?” shown that majority of the votes went to T.O.P as he ranked first.
13. T.O.P wants to become that kind of person who ‘will devote all of his youth to his work.
14. He can drink 7 bottles of Soju in one sitting.
15. He would spend his day off by drinking wine and spend it silently while listening to his favorite music.
16. He can calculate calories really quickly.
17. He lost about 20kg in just 40 days before Big Bang’s debut.
18. He cried when he saw 2,000 fans at a surprise birthday party for him, thrown by the other members.
19. He doesn’t like it when fans put up pictures of his family on the internet. He feels apologetic to his family.
20. He wants to learn from Seungri and G-Dragon’s determination of finishing work to the very best and getting it done efficiently.

G-DRAGON:
1. G-Dragon is the kind of person who doesn’t want people to interrupt his business.
2. G-Dragon produced songs for 2NE1.
3. G-Dragon wants to be liked by girls not for his looks but loving his tone of speaking and actions more.
4. He is a producer for YG Entertainment.
5. G-Dragon was embarrassed of his guitar-smashing segment for “Tonight”.
6. In Japan, by far G-Dragon has seen a lot of popularity. The reason for this is G-Dragon’s sassy style of dressing that has attracted a mass of fans.
7. He believes that producing is not just about writing a song but also thinking about the choreography, stage settings and lighting.
8. G-Dragon likes a woman that he feels comfortable to be with. In the past, he used to have a detailed vision of what his ideal woman would be like; for example, ’someone with short hair and a tomboyish style’. But these days, it’s just someone who he’s comfortable with and doesn’t act fake around him.”
9. G-Dragon saved a child from getting mobbed by fans at the Big Show 2011.
10. G-Dragon is in charge of Seungri’s SMS. He checks on Seungri’s phone regularly.
11. Big Bang’s song Cafe which was written by G-Dragon was about his experience of separation.
12. G-Dragon feels uncomfortable when he gets called a "genius".
13. G-Dragon is Seungri’s favorite Big Bang member. When Seungri was asked by No Hong Chul in his MBC radio guesting.
14. G-Dragon wrote his first lyrics in fifth grade for a talent show [Love Letter].
15. He has a Shar-Pei dog named ‘Gaho’.
16. He has changed his hairstyle over 20 times over the last 5 years and has dyed it multiple colors (blonde, black, light brown, dark brown, bright red, orange-red, and now purple). He has also worn his hair straight, permed (afro-hawk), crimped, and wavy.
17. He likes to read, including mangas and manhwas.
18. He once had a poster of Marilyn Monroe hanging above his bed.
19. G-Dragon went to a Beyonce concert when she performed in South Korea in 2009.
20. He drinks a lot of coffee and Vitamin Water.

TAEYANG:
1. After Taeyang’s solo activities he went to Jeju Island with his manager for a short time and then they went to Japan afterward for a week, and this year, they went to America for 3 weeks.
2. Taeyang came from a family which worked for the government.
3. Taeyang has been selected as the star the public expects the ‘sweetest proposal’ from.
4. YB Taekwon was his first screen name prior to Taeyang.
5. His favourite movie is “If Only”.
6. He was in JinuSean’s MV, “AYO”.
7. Taeyang wants someone who is on the same page as him. She needs to be understanding of him and the way he live his life, as well as be wise so he can learn from her. He’d like for her to stimulate him in a way that makes him want to work even harder.
8. The moment fans called for an encore once more even after the concert and the last encore finished was Taeyang most unforgettable moment during his first solo concert.
9. Taeyang’s favorite Japanese term is “NARUHODO”…The reason is “NARUHODO” ["NARUHODO" means "that makes sense" or "I see."]
10. Taeyang never received a love confession before.
11. Taeyang’s wish for 2011 is to share happiness with other people and discover himself more.
12. Taeyang was supposed to debut with G-Dragon as a duo under YG Entertainment.
13. Taeyang is the kind of person to like someone after spending time together and getting close to them.
14. Taeyang had a blind date with Yuri of SNSD.
15. He likes girls with western features.
16. Once in a car ride to a photo shoot he stretched out his head from the car’s sunroof and sang by himself.
17. He usually shares a room with Daesung during overseas shows.
18. His ideal musician type is Michael Jackson.
19. He used to be the one who does the laundry in their (Big Bang) apartment.
20. He has a Boston terrier dog named “Boss”.

DAESUNG:
1. Daesung likes Urban Sound and Jazz.
2. He has resemblace to K-Will (a Korean ballad singer).
3. Daesung wants a woman who likes him and is understanding of his career.He likes to be able to lean on her for support, and whether she’s older or younger than him, someone to console him and give him strength when they’re together.” When asked to choose a physical trait, he replied, “A woman that looks beautiful when she smiles.”
4. “What’s Up’s” professor Kim Mi Kyung spoke very highly of Daesung from idol group Big Bang when she said, “He possesses the talents that one is unbelievable to have possessed."
5. Daesung's debut drama What's Up was suppose to be aired last March 21,2011 but was dropped by SBS. Airdate is still to be determined.
6. Daesung wants to be reborn as Won Bin (Korean actor).
7. Daesung has an obsession with “Doraemon”
8. 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.
9. Daesung like games like soccer because he is good at sports.
10. Daesung has also become a permanent of the reality-variety show Family Outing on SBS, on which he revealed that his IQ was 110 points.
11. Mathematics is Daesung’s best subject, because he like questions which make you think hard in order to solve them.
12. Daesung liked a girl from the third year of primary school until the first year of junior high but he never had the courage to confess.
13. He continued his dream of being a singer even against his family’s wishes.
14. He doesn't move when he sleeps.
15. When home alone, he cleans and organizes the house.
16. He had to undergo cosmetic surgery due to a facial injury from a car accident.
17. He thinks he looks best when he gives other people happiness. Especially, when his jokes are successful and he is funny on shows.
18. He admitted to want to learn from G-Dragon's leadership, how to lead so many people.
19. He dislikes to hear when people say he's gained weight when he tries hard to diet.
20. He picked T.O.P as the member he would date if he was a girl.

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Daesung Facts

Kang Dae Sung or Dae Sung, is a vocalist of Korea Boy Band Big Bang. Fans praise Dae Sung’s humorous personality and astounding vocals and dedicate numerous websites to him. During the auditions, Dae Sung was called “Unpretty Boy”, but later, the staff team confirmed that Daesung is actually the most popular member in Big Bang.

Dae Sung is the second youngest member of Big Bang after Seung Ri.

Lots of people say he’s the least favorite, I don’t know why though, maybe he has a small eyes. He’s extremely funny and ‘cute’. Her smile is nice, therefore fans call him the best smile.

Kang Dae Sung Profile :
Stage Name : Dae Sung [대성]
Real Name : Kang Dae Sung [강대성]
Position in Big Bang : Vocalist
Birthdate : April 26, 1989
Height : 173cm
Weight : 62kg
Education Background : KyeongIn High School
Specialty : Singing

Dae Sung Facts :
Personality: Always bright. Does his best in everything. When he is around people, he lightens the mood. Loves goofing off and eating. Doesn’t like showing his sadness, known to be the “happy” one in the group.

Musician He Admires: Usher, Omarion, Ne-Yo, Wheesung
Determination: “I’ll work my hardest and become the best.”
Pendent: A pair of headphones surrounding the globe of the world meaning “to let the world listen to your music.”

Daesung Entertainment also known as DSP Entertainment is a Korean entertainment company, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Its greatest success has been the girl group Fin.K.L, which managed to win a prestigious Daesang, or Best Artist Award, in 1999 and the boy band Sechs Kies. The only artists active in 2006 were SS501 and May Bee. Lee Hyori stayed with the management after Fin.K.L. disbanded, but left in November 2006 to join M-Net Entertainment.

Dae Sung More information :

Kang Dae Sung is a vocalist in Big Bang. During the auditions, Dae Sung was called “Unpretty Boy” and “ugly”, but later, the staff team confirmed that Daesung is actually the most popular member in Big Bang. Dae Sung has an obsession with “Doraemon”, a Japanese animation. Dae Sung has been also been known as “Gag/Comedy Genius Dae Sung” (Gae Chun Dae Sung in Korean) with his great sense of humor and unique talent in imitating famous people and even animals. He is now also known as D-Lite. Dae Sung released a digital song, titled. “날 봐, 귀순” (“Look At Me, Gwi-soon“) on June 16, 2008. The fact that it was a trot song did not sit well with some fans.

In the fall of 2008, Dae Sung became the second Big Bang member to star in a musical, playing the role of Tum Tum in the Korean production of Cats. Dae Sung has also become a permanent of the reality-variety show Family Outing on SBS, on which he revealed that his IQ was 110 points.

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Taeyang Facts

Tae Yang is the vocalist and second leader (after G-Dragon) of Korea Boy Band Big Bang. Tae Yang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of twelve alongside fellow member and leader G-Dragon. After six years of vocal and dance training he made his debut in 2006 as part of Big Bang.

Tae Yang Profile :

Stage Name: 태양 TAEYANG
Stage Names in Big Bang: Tae Yang, SOL
Position: Vocalist / Choreographer
Former Stage Name: YB Tae Kwon (YB 태권)
Real Name: Dong Young Bae (동영배)
D.O.B.: May 18, 1988
Height & Weight: 174 cm / 56 kg
Blood Type: AB
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album (2002)
Education: Daejin University in Theater & Film
Specialty : Rapping, dancing, beat boxing, singing, & foreign languages (Japanese & Chinese).
Hobby : Gardening, listening to music, watching TV, & BasketBall
Personality : Does his best in everything, over-achiever.
Doesn’t like to fight, he talks about his problem with the opponent.
He listens to you well and thinks about what he is going to say before he says anything.
Likes : church, summer, clothes, games, and mangas.
Musicians he admires : Usher, Omarion, Justin Timberlake

Tae Yang has been with G-D in YG Entertainment since he was 12. He started out as a rapper but is now one of the vocalists of Big Bang. He was known for being scared of girls, and is still known as the shy, sweet and sensitive one in the group. Currently,Tae Yang is the first one to release the solo album from Big Bang.

Wedding Dress will be released by Tae yang on November 13th as a digital single along with a music video.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2005.05.22 TAEYANG First Solo Mini Album [HOT]
2008.02 BIGBANG [BIGBANG is Great] Concert CD/DVD
2007.01 BIGBANG First Japanese Mini Album [For The World]
2007.11 BIGBANG 2nd Mini Album [Hot Issue]
2007.10 KIM JO HAN Vol. 5 [Soul Family with JOHAN] Featured in: ‘조금만 사랑할걸 (I Should’ve Loved You Less)’
2007.08 BIGBANG 1st Mini Album [Always]
2007.04 LEXY 3rd Album [RUSH] Featured in: ‘Get Up’, ‘Rush’, ‘Super Fly’
2007.02 BIGBANG [The Real] CD/DVD
2006.12 BIGBANG 1st Album [Vol.1 Since 2007]
2006.11 SE7EN 4th Album [Se7olution] Featured in: ‘허락해줘 (Accept Me)’
2006.11 BIGBANG 3rd Single Album
2006.09 BIGBANG 2nd Single Album
2006.08 BIGBANG 1st Single Album
2006.03 SE7EN 3rd Album [24/7] Featured in: ‘Run’
2003.08 Wheesung 2nd Album [It's Real] Featured in: ‘Player’
2002.10. YG FAMILY 2nd Album [Vol.2 97-YG-02 Why Be Normal] Featured in: ‘저 높은곳에 펼쳐 (Unfold At A Higher Place)’

AWARDS

2008
– 2008 April 18th – 2008 Nick Korea Kids Choice Awards – ‘Best Male Singer’
– 2008 5th Annual Korean People’s Music Choice Award. Netizen Award – ‘Dance & Electronic Section Prize’
– 2008 January 31st – 17th Hiwon Seoul Music Awards – ‘Digital Music Award’
– 2008 January 31st – 17th Hiwon Seoul Music Awards – ‘Top Artist Award’ (Bonsang)
– 2008 January 31st – 17th Hiwon Seoul Music Awards – ‘Artist Of The Year (DAESANG)
2007
– 2007 December 14th -The 22nd M.net Golden Disk Awards – Disk Bonsang
– 2007 December 7th – MBC 8th Korean Visual Arts Festival – ‘Male Singer Photogenic Award’
– 2007 November 17th – MKMF (Mnet KM Music Festival) – ‘Song Of The Year’ / Big Bang “Lie”
– 2007 November 17th – MKMF (Mnet KM Music Festival) – ‘Best Male Group’ / Big Bang “Lie”
– 2007 October 18th – Cyworld Digital Music Awards – ‘Song of the Month (September’ / “Lie”
– 2007 September 12th – Cyworld Digital Music Awards – ‘Song Of The Month (August)’ / “Lie”
2006
– 2006 November 10th – Cyworld Digital Music Awards – ‘Rookie Of The Month (October)’ / “La La La”

Collaborations
Wheesung – It’s Real (Track 7. Player)
Se7en – 24/7 (Track 14. Run w/ GD)
Se7en – Vol 4 Se7olution (Track 12. Please Give Me Permission)
Lexy – Rush (Track 1. Get Up (Intro)) (Track 2. Rush) (Track 7. Super Fly w/ GD and T.O.P)
1TYM MV – Hot 뜨거
Swit’s 1st album
Masta Wu’s 1st Album
YG Family ON
YMGA – Made In R.O.K. (Track 5. Real Talk)
Taeyang & T.O.P – 친구 (Chingu; Friend; Our Legend) Digital Single
G-Dragon – Korean Dream [G-Dragon's first Album Heartbreaker]

Source: Korean BoyBand

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