Big Bang (group)

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Big Bang 빅뱅
The orginial six members
The orginial six members
Background information
Origin South Korea
Genre(s) Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B
Years active 2006–present
Label(s) YG Entertainment,
Website www.ygbigbang.com,

Big Bang (빅뱅) is a Korean hip-hop group comprised of five members, as one was dropped in the ninth episode of their documentary episodes. The members of the band are all talented performers; from vocals and rap to dance and songwriting, Big Bang filled its debut album with music created by the members themselves. G.DRAGON and T.O.P wrote the lyrics of their debut single. All 5 members of the band will not take part in each song; each member of the band will choose the songs that best showcase their talents. G.DRAGON and T.O.P., who both excel in rap, will perform “We Belong Together” and the R&B ballad “A Tearful Fool” will be performed by Tae-yang, Dae-sung and Seung-ri. They are considered the new face of YG Family.

Contents

[edit] Member Profile

[edit] Current

[edit] G-Dragon (G-드래곤)

  • Real Name: Kwon Ji Yong (권지용)
  • Position: Team Leader/Rapper/Vocal
  • Birthday: August 18, 1988
  • Career History: 2001 South Korea HipHopFlex, Yg Family - Fine Gentleman (멋쟁이 신사), Featured in Perry's Albums and Concerts.
  • Pendant: A star wearing G-Dragon's favorite hat

G-Dragon, or GD as many fans all over the world calls him, is the group leader of the Korean singer group, Big Bang.

[edit] Tae Yang (태양)

  • Real Name: Dong Young Bae (동영배)
  • Position: Vocal/Rapper
  • Birthday: May 18, 1988
  • Career History: Jinuan - A-Yo M/V, YG Family - Fine Gentleman (멋쟁이 신사), Featured in HweeSung's Albums and Concerts.
  • Pendant: A crown placed on top of the Intials YB.

TaeYang is a talented vocal singer in group Big Bang. Along with G-Dragon, they have been unter YG Entertainment since age 12. For six years, TaeYang and G-Dragon have been preparing for their debut in Korean music industry. He is also talented in rapping, although he has changed toward vocal few years ago. His favorite song is Tryna by Ne-Yo.

[edit] T.O.P.(Tempo)

  • Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
  • Postion: Rapper Vocal
  • Birthday: November 4, 1987
  • Career History: KBS 'I Like Jadu's Radio' Rap Battle Winner, a number of performances at clubs.
  • Pendant: A Megaphone

[edit] Dae Sung (대성)

  • Real Name: Kang Dae Sung (강대성)
  • Position: Vocal
  • Career History: Chosen for Big Bang while taking courses at MBC Academy.
  • Pendant: The Earth Wearing Headphones.

[edit] Seung Ri (승리)

Main article: Seung Ri
  • Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun [이승현]
  • Position: Vocal
  • Specialties: Singing, Dancing, & Choreographing
  • Career History: M.net battle of shinhwa< June ~ August 2005>, Was in Kwangju dance team “Il Hwa”< August 2003 ~ January 2005>
  • Pendant: The Sattern with a flag on it.

[edit] Former

[edit] SO-1

  • Real Name: Jang Hyun Seung (장현승)
  • Birthday: September 3, 1989
  • Career History: Part of Big Bang until August, 2006.

[edit] Trivia

  • After " Big Bang's Documentary " that played through GOM PLAYER, over 8 million people showed interest in a matter of two days.
  • Big Bang made its debut at the YG Family concert, held on August 19th at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park.
  • More than 3,000 netizens came to visit their site after the announcement of Big Bang.
  • Big Bang received 300 million won in a six-month contract with ‘Skoolooks’
  • 3,000 fans gathered for their fan signing event in September 2, 2006.
  • 2,000 fans attended their first showcase.
  • Their 2nd Single was sold out in 2 days. 15,000 on the 1st day and 5,000 on the 2nd day.
  • Big Bang has sealed an exclusive contract worth 300,000,000 won as models for the worldwide sports brand FILA for 3 months
  • In the video of My Grl when Tae Yang gets kissed by the girl, in an interview he said that was his first kiss

[edit] Discography

[edit] Korean singles

Single # Single Cover Title Release Date Track List
1st The First Single Album August 29, 2006
  1. Intro (Put Your Hands Up)
  2. We Belong Together
  3. 눈물뿐인 바보 ( A Fool's Tear)
  4. This Love
2nd Bigbang is V.I.P September 28, 2006
  1. La-La-La
  2. My Girl
  3. V.I.P
  4. La-La-La (Instrumental)
3rd B I G B A N G 03 November 22, 2006
  1. VICTORY (intro)
  2. B I G B A N G
  3. Forever with you
  4. Good by baby
  5. 웃어본다

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