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Sabtu, 23 Maret 2013
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YG Entertainment makes sure that Psy will maintain his reputation when it comes to awesome concert scenes. Thus, there are no hesitations from the camp of YG Entertainment to spend 2.7 million USD (3 billion KRW) for Psy’s upcoming concert, ‘HAPPENING’.
‘HAPPENING’ will happen on April 13. As estimated, about 50,000 fans will attend the event. For those who can’t go, PSY will be live-streaming his concert through YouTube!
written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
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By Blogger Master
Selasa, 01 Mei 2012
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(omitted unrelated parts) Poised at the intersection of two countries’ fast-moving pop cultures and cutting-edge media technology, the sprawling genre colloquially known as K-pop has operated outside the American pop limelight. But that’s changing. A-list producers like will.i.am, Diplo and Kanye West are lining up to work with South Korean artists like 2NE1,
GD&TOP and JYJ.
(omitted unrelated parts)The overwhelmingly single-gender bands, cast by talent agencies for Korean corporate label conglomerates like SM Entertainment and
YG Entertainment, created fierce and ever-evolving loyalties — imagine picking your favorite Beatle or Rolling Stone if there were 10 of them.
Songs and especially videos were quickly passed over high-speed Internet and mobile devices several times faster than what’s available in America. Sites like AllKPop and magazines like KoreAm chronicled the exploits of the young, fashionable and lightly transgressive stars — when
GD&TOP and pop singer Hyuna saw singles banned by South Korea’s major broadcasting networks, that made for delicious scandal. In August, Billboard launched a K-Pop Hot 100 chart to track the genre’s sales.
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K-pop enters American pop consciousness" from LA times
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By Blogger Master
Senin, 30 April 2012
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A comparison of YG Entertainment’s idol groups' accommodation has been a hot topic.
Recently, an online community board posted an article entitled “When you can’t live on YG” which was posted with an eye-catching photo comparison. On the photo, the boys of Big Bang were captured staying in a grubby and narrow dorm.
On the other hand, the girls of 2NE1 who are living in a house in which they are equipped with latest electronic products & pleasant environment caught the attention of netizens.
Various comments started popping out such as “I’m sure Big Bang’s sleeping with the rats before” , “Thanks to Big Bang, 2NE1 became big-time.”
Note: BIGBANG members aren't living in this "shabby" dorm anymore. This was during their rookie and trainee years.
Translation: ilove2NE1girls@2NE1GLOBAL
By Blogger Master
Rabu, 11 April 2012
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YG Entertainment's Mystery Girl is receiving a huge explosion of interest as a photo of her was revealed on YG's Official life blog with the title "Who's that girl?".
After the photo of the mystery girl was shared, much interest was set by netizens on her identity. Netizens are asking, What is her name, How old is she, Is she a member of YG's new girl group and most especially she is attracting a lot of attention for her unique exotic beauty. Netizens are already comparing her to famous and gorgeous actresses such as Shin Min Ah and Park Si Yeon as she resembles them. What do you think?
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By Blogger Master
Jumat, 06 April 2012
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That's right. On the 6th of April, YG Entertainment updated their official youtube channel and shared a practice video of two of their current YG trainees Kim Eunbi and Yoona Kim. On the video you can see them showing off their vocals and rapping skills with the english song.
Could this be a snippet of the two members for YG entertainment's upcoming girl group? Check out the video below:
By Blogger Master
Jumat, 30 Maret 2012
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This is from the DVD included in the Alive JP Version Type E (exclusively available in HMV stores in Japan).
Source: vIp-小C √@yinyuetai | thinhe1productionz@YT
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By Blogger Master
Selasa, 27 Maret 2012
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On the coming episode of SBS Strong Heart on the 27th, BIGBANG, 2NE1, Se7en, Tablo, Psy, Gummy, and Sean have accompanied each other as guests on the show. On this night’s broadcast, it is safe to say that the YG family members will be sharing their moments and episodes that have happened within the company itself.
During the recording, the YG family members better explained the three biggest misconceptions about YG Entertainment to resolve the misunderstandings people may have. The first misconception spoken about during the show was how ‘YG does not look for appearance’. At this remark, Big Bang member, Daesung, abruptly began asking, “Why is everyone looking at me?”
Daesung then elaborated, “YGE definitely looks for physical appearance (when looking for new artists). However, the average scale marked is only about a 3.5… Our appearance standard is seemingly low.”
The second misconception was that ‘YGE parties often’ or ‘parties well’. At this, the members of the YG family all blamed PSY in a disapproving, yet joking manner, claiming that it is all his fault. Seungri explained, “Ever since PSY came into our company, the way we party and the atmosphere of the parties have changed,” and also created a riot of laughter within the studio when he showcased his imitation of PSY at the company get-togethers.
Lastly, the third misconception of the company was, ‘CEO Yang is an angel.’ At this, all of YG family cocked their heads from side to side, showing responses of disapproval. The YG Family special episode of SBS Strong Heart will air on the coming 27th and also the 4th of April.
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NateTranslation: swaggalevel-1000.tumblr.com
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By Blogger Master
Senin, 26 Maret 2012
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Big Bang recently explained the three rumors about YG Entertainment.
In the March 27 episode of SBS’s Strong Heart, 13 singers, including, Big Bang, 2NE1, SE7EN, Tablo, Psy, Gummy, and Sean from YG Entertainment will appear together. Since the show is a YG special, the stars will talk honestly about the agency that they have never talked on TV before.
The YG stars will explain the tree rumors about the agency. The first rumor is, “Physical appearance is not important for YG.” Big Bang’s Daesung says, “Why are you looking at me?”
He also says, “YG also cares physical appearance too. But the average score is around 3.5.”
The second rumor is, “YG stars are hard at play.” But they say that the rumor spread because of Psy. Seungri says, “After Psy became one of our family members, an atmosphere has changed.”
By Blogger Master
Kamis, 22 Maret 2012
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Translation: We heard that mini me Big Bang's are also doing Big Bang's Cover Survival called kekeke They are practicing Fantastic Baby right now!!! Everyone get nervous and get ready quickly~!!Tag: Did you enjoy yesterday's Blue? Kekeke What song is alive today afternoon at 6PM at YG ON AIR?
Source: YG Ent's Me2DayTranslated by: @kristinekwak
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By Blogger Master
Kamis, 15 Maret 2012
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Catch Yang Hyun Suk!’ According to many broadcasting agencies, YG Entertainment’s CEO, Yang Hyun Suk, has been receiving many heated love-calls from production crews of many shows, asking for guest appearances.
On the coming episode of SBS ‘Strong Heart’ on the 27th, many guests such as Big Bang, 2ne1, Se7en, Tablo, Psy, and Gummy (adding up to a total of 13 people), will reveal that Yang Hyun Suk had also been persistently asked to make an appearance as a guest on this show’s episode as well.
Not only has he been asked to appear on ‘Strong Heart’, but he has also been asked by many other show program staff to make a guest star appearance on their show. His popularity is no less than the popularity of the artists belonging in his company.
His past roots all the way back from Seo Taiji and Boys. In other words, he is one of the few most popular celebrities who tries to keep his private life as secretive and under-cover as possible. Only recently was it that he began familiarizing himself to the mass public again when he decided to appear as one of the judges for an SBS survival audition program ‘KPOP STAR’. This was the first time in approximately 16 years that he had begun to appear on public broadcast, making it a rare opportunity since he tends to be of scarcity within the media.
But unlike what many viewers were expecting, Yang Hyun Suk has shown the public his cute and precocious sides, giving many laughters to all. Not only is he warm and congenial, but he also makes the viewers nod in agreement with his keen constructive criticism during his time as a judge (on the show program).
His tool of growing friendliness and closeness with those around him is smiling. This part of him has given a stronger, better impression and has also given people more faith and respect towards him. Some people have even said that the greatest beneficiary of ’KPOP STAR’ is not the contestants, but Yang Hyun Suk himself. This has also strengthened the positive impression the public has on him.
However, on the 15th of March, Yang Hyun Suk announced to E-Daily STARin that he will not be participating in any shows or variety programs other than ‘KPOP STAR’. The reason being that he has committed to devoting himself through the path of being a producer, instead of the path of being a celebrity.
He stated that, “the only reason why I have participated in ‘KPOP STAR’ is because it is related to my job as a producer. Once I start appearing and participating in other shows, I am a celebrity” and that, “My kids(artists) must outshine me more than I outshine them. I cannot be the one to outshine them.”
In addition to speaking about his artists, he went on to say that “they are all lovable and beautiful like my own children” and that “I find it fun and entertaining to have to think of a way raise them and wondering how I am going to make a team or group out of them.”
And because of these reasons, every now and then, they reluctantly appear on shows, giving the public the wrong impression that YG is a group of stubborn artists.
Lastly, he stated “If I really didn’t want to hear people talking badly about me or saying negative things about me, I would have already let all my artists go after their contracts have ended. That would make everything easier. However, that is not the case here. What I do now is YG’s style and way of handling things and I don’t think that will ever change even in the next ten years. I would really be thankful if people thought of it as my love for my own kids.”
Source: Nate
Translation: swaggalevel-1000.tumblr.com via ElleUnnie of ygunited
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The company responsible for hot sensations, Big Bang and 2NE1, YG Entertainment is starting on their world-wide advancement. On the 15th, it was revealed that YG is closer to launching their branch offices, and would be establishing “YG USA” a branch office for their artists’ US advancement, while “YG Hong Kong” would be for their Asian market advancement.
YG has been preparing for world-wide advancement since spring of last year, a YG official reported, and this spring, they are hard at work in their preparations for the establishment of their branch offices in the United States and Hong Kong, and has made this announcement in advance of their formal launching.
The YG branch offices in the US and Hong Kong would be working hand in hand with the domestic agency to help the company’s artists in their overseas expansions. Unlike the traditional way of hiring competent coordinators in the country where they will be advancing into, this way of advancement would allow the artists to work with their own domestic company’s branch offices’ staff.
Meanwhile, YG has been extensively using YouTube and social networking systems like Twitter, as marketing tools. Through this, their artists like Big Bang, have topped the charts in iTunes and other international music charts, even without any overseas activities and promotions. With a branch office like YG USA, their artists like idol groups, Big Bang and 2NE1, would be supported by full-time personnel and the necessary manpower, to bring their music into a more international market, and is expected to also make their fanbases increase in number.
Source:
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By Blogger Master
Senin, 12 Maret 2012
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YG Entertainment was in the spotlight for being selective against certain TV shows or channels. It was revealed that YG artists were focusing on appearances on SBS channel only.
Regarding the criticism YG Entertainment has received, Yang Hyun Suk stated,
“If stars schedule appearances as much as they are requested, they might be scheduled for way too many appearances. Not only do the stars get exhausted but their back dancers, stylist, manager and all the staff become exhausted. And it’s not like they can appear on each event looking the same way. They have to look unique and different for each appearance. Sometimes when stars appear on too many shows, they begin to look the same in each appearance, which is a problem.”And
“Instead of scheduling as many events possible, we decided to choose and focus on the shows that the artist will be appearing in. We’re trying to schedule about two appearances per week for the stars. For the stars to perform in their best condition, they need to maintain their strength but if they get overwhelmed, they won’t be able to show perfect performances. Even if I get criticized, it just has to be done this way for the artists.”Even though Yang Hyun Suk is being criticized for being selective against certain shows, he explains that it is for the best. He will not overwhelm and exhaust the stars by over scheduling them. Instead, Yang Hyun Suk wants his stars to perform at their 100% to show their fans a perfect performance.
YG’s style of management is completely different from that of a newly debuted star. Most stars try to make most appearances as possible regardless of how their conditions are. Although Yang Hyun Suk is receiving criticism for his style, he is also receiving respect for wanting to show the artists’ 100% instead of tiring them out.
He also stated,
“YG stars usually don’t attend award shows. If the stars attend all the award shows just to receive an award, they would have to attend an award show every day until at the end of the year to attend or perform at the award shows. It’s one of the things we differentiate against for the sake of the artists.”Source:
Osen via NaverTranslation:
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By Blogger Master
Sabtu, 25 Februari 2012
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YG Entertainment’s CEO, Yang Hyun Suk (43), has revealed, “I don’t have the strength or courage to create a group like Big Bang anymore.”
When CEO Yang recently held an interview at the Seoul Mapo-Gu YG Building, he stated, “Although I will be producing more groups in the future, I don’t think I will ever be able to find new group members that could harmonize with each other as well as Big Bang does. All of them match up to each other perfectly like a man and woman would do when they are in love.”
According to his explanation, Big Bang may not be the best looking and may not be the best dancers out there, but each member holds a distinct individuality as a weapon that allows them to perform freely, which is the main reason why they receive so much love from their fans in and out of our country.
“Usually in both Korea and Japan, group dancing (synchronized dancing) is the most popular characteristic people look for in groups. However, Big Bang shows a lot of free moves and dances within their performances. That is why I think they receive a lot more response from different countries outside of Korea and Japan.”
Considering these factors, Big Bang’s new mini-album ‘ALIVE’ holds many different genres of music to appeal to fans outside of Korea as well.
CEO Yang also stated that, “Aiming to make a musical change and living up to the focal point, this is an album with comprehensive genres” and that “in order to let each of these songs shine it’s own special light, we have decided to make all six songs the title song.”
Currently, to let the world know of these songs, Big Bang has been undergoing multi-directional promotions.
On the past 22nd, one of their songs titled “BLUE” was the first to be released and has taken over the #1 spot on all music charts and the rest of the song’s teasers have been planned to be revealed through TV advertisements starting on the 24th.
The order of these releases are as follows: 24th ‘Love Dust’, 25th ‘Bad Boy’, 26th ‘Ain’t No Fun’, 27th ‘Fantastic Baby’, and the 28th ‘Wings’.
CEO Yang elaborated, “Having all the songs from the album be title songs might be, needless to say, the first to set precedent within the country” and that, “Choosing only one song to perform on music show programs to win the #1 spot is meaningless now, in my opinion. What’s more important is that we need to let everyone know of this brand called Big Bang and let everyone know of every song on their album.”
Big Bang’s new mini-album will be released on the 29th, as well as the group’s comeback concert (on March 2-4) at the Olympic Sports Stadium.
Source: Nate//Trans: swaggalevel-1000.tmblr
By Blogger Master
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YG Entertainment’s CEO, Yang Hyun Suk (43), has revealed,
“I don’t have the strength or courage to create a group like Big Bang anymore.” When CEO Yang recently held an interview at the Seoul Mapo-Gu YG Building, he stated,
“Although I will be producing more groups in the future, I don’t think I will ever be able to find new group members that could harmonize with each other as well as Big Bang does. All of them match up to each other perfectly like a man and woman would do when they are in love.” According to his explanation, Big Bang may not be the best looking and may not be the best dancers out there, but each member holds a distinct individuality as a weapon that allows them to perform freely, which is the main reason why they receive so much love from their fans in and out of our country.
“Usually in both Korea and Japan, group dancing (synchronized dancing) is the most popular characteristic people look for in groups. However, Big Bang shows a lot of free moves and dances within their performances. That is why I think they receive a lot more response from different countries outside of Korea and Japan.” Considering these factors, Big Bang’s new mini-album ‘ALIVE’ holds many different genres of music to appeal to fans outside of Korea as well.
CEO Yang also stated that,
“Aiming to make a musical change and living up to the focal point, this is an album with comprehensive genres” and that
“in order to let each of these songs shine it’s own special light, we have decided to make all six songs the title song.” Currently, to let the world know of these songs, Big Bang has been undergoing multi-directional promotions.
On the past 22nd, one of their songs titled “BLUE” was the first to be released and has taken over the #1 spot on all music charts and the rest of the song’s teasers have been planned to be revealed through TV advertisements starting on the 24th.
The order of these releases are as follows: 24th ‘Love Dust’, 25th ‘Bad Boy’, 26th ‘Ain’t No Fun’, 27th ‘Fantastic Baby’, and the 28th ‘Wings’.
CEO Yang elaborated,
“Having all the songs from the album be title songs might be, needless to say, the first to set precedent within the country” and that,
“Choosing only one song to perform on music show programs to win the #1 spot is meaningless now, in my opinion. What’s more important is that we need to let everyone know of this brand called Big Bang and let everyone know of every song on their album.” Big Bang’s new mini-album will be released on the 29th, as well as the group’s comeback concert (on March 2-4) at the Olympic Sports Stadium.
Source: Nate
Translation: swaggalevel-1000.tumblr.com
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By Blogger Master
Rabu, 22 Februari 2012
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Source: http://me2day.net/030201 (via Negimax)
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By Blogger Master
Selasa, 21 Februari 2012
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15 years ago, President Yang Hyun Suk founded YG Entertainment, and since then has produced stars such as Se7en, Big Bang, and 2NE1, who have all turned out to be formidable KPop stars, and this year, YG has finally been listed in the KOSDAQ market.
◇ “In the international market, content plays a key role.. 2NE1 World Tour” = YG is foremost, not an agency that mainly focuses on just business. Artists focus more on making good content first, so there’s a conservative look at overseas expansions.
It’s fortunate the Big Bang and 2NE1 is more suited to the Europe and United States market, compared to the other singers and groups. It’s because both are trendy and heavily based on hip-hop and are both grounded in their music, explains the president.
Like Big Bang who is going on a world tour this year, 2NE1 would also be opening to the world market. If 2NE1 would benefit greatly from it, then there may be plans for a world tour for promotions.
Now, YouTube and Social Network Services usher in a new era for singers all over the world. Even without any formal promotions Big Bang won MTV’s Europe Music Awards, while 2NE1 was selected as MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band In The World.”
President Yang has said, “Big Bang, 2NE1, would have performances abroad, joining festivals during their promotions,” he said, “In order to conduct business more efficiently, there may be plans of having YG offices in United States and Europe.”
However, the Asia market is still the key point. Last year, YG collaborated with Avex in Japan, and founded the label, “YGEX,” wherein Se7en, Big Bang, and 2NE1 have promoted under, and where Psy is planned to debut this year. They haven’t attempted to expand in China yet, but are looking to advance at the direction of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
President Yang said, “Big Bang and 2NE1 in United States and Europe, Se7en in Japan, we’re focusing on the strength of each artist that would match the market.”
He said, “2NE1 is an extensive combination of hip-hop, electronic, and rock, mixed with rap music, it’s hard to see that they are still relatively a rookie girl group, it’s hard to say for now what the new girl group’s concet would be,” he said, “Usually, YG groups are heavily grounded on hip-hop.”
He followed with, “Big Bang with the internet, 2NE1 with cable broadcasts, the new group would emerge in a new, different way as well,” he said.
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara
By Blogger Master
Jumat, 17 Februari 2012
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Big bang is to make a comeback this February 29 and after that they are off to various promotional activities with a 6-songs title track promotion. Big Bang will be embarking on various performances on music shows aside from that Big Bang will be having tv advertisements on their comeback as well as smart phone applications.
Aside from that, Big Bang will be having their concerts and perform their new songs, also they will be releasing music video's for "Blue", "bad Boy" and "Fantastic Baby". YG Entertainment is embarking on a different marketing strategy for Big Bang, and an official said, "We are having a different marketing strategy for Big Bang, though we are not sure if it's going to be effective but we will do our best to promote big bang both on Television, online and offline".
With Big Bang's huge hype for their comeback, YG Entertainment's stock market value in KOSDAQ increased from 2,900 won (5.02%) and on the 14th of February it was 49,500 won which had a 20% increase.
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Minggu, 12 Februari 2012
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By Blogger Master
Kamis, 09 Februari 2012
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You think you have seen YG Entertainment's building interior already but you haven't seen everything yet.
On the new episode of SBS "Midnight TV Entertainment" reported about Se7en's comeback after 1 year and 6 months of hiatus. In preparation for Se7en's comeback, they featured the YG Entertainment's building interior to see what Se7en's working atmosphere is like.
Entrance alone, the staff was amazed at the high tech fingerprint recognition system. Not just anyone can enter the building, very few outsiders get's the chance to enter the building. The building does not only boast a beautiful exterior with it's unique architectural design but the interior is filled with luxurious design and state of the art equipment's on the dance studio and recording studio's.
Se7en confessed that when he was still new, and YG Entertainment was also new, he would practice in the old basement studio at the former YG Entertainment building. He is proud and happy that YG Entertainment has grown a lot over the years and now boasts a huge office building equipped with the best facilities for the staff, artist and workers.
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By Blogger Master
Selasa, 07 Februari 2012
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...Big Bang really stole my heart. They are everything I had thought and more. When 2NE1 left the stage and the curtain started to open and Big Bang descended I could feel the furor in the arena. People started to wave their lightsticks crazily and I could hear a “wooooow” in the audience. Their entry was really epic and “Tonight” fits really well with this sensation. In this song they were really concentrated. For the first time I felt that what I was living was real, I was seeing Big Bang! When G-Dragon crashed the guitar it was as if they had finally burst the bubble and joined the audience...
Read full fan account here.
Thanks Pollyana for sharing!
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