BIGBANG

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

    The group's popularity grew with their hit song Lies, which stayed at number one on Korean charts for a record-breaking seven consecutive weeks. Their follow up releases, Hot Issue and Stand Up, furthered their success, spawning hits such as Last Farewell and Haru Haru.

Members

Criteria	Descriptions
Full name	Kwon Ji Young
Nickname	GD
Position	Leader, main rapper
Birthday	18th August, 1988
Height	177 cm
Weight	58 kg
Blood type	A
Religion	Christian
Education	Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Language	Korean, English, Chinese
Hobbies	Writing lyrics, composing, drawing
Fun facts J	Ø  His stage name “G–Dragon” comes from his original name “Ji Yong” because Ji sounds just like a “G” and Yong means “Dragon”. Ø  He is known for his incredible taste in fashion and is one of the top fashionista in the idol world. Ø  Though he appears confident and charismatic on stage and in MVs, he is extremely shy and modest in real life. Ø  We he was eight years old he was a part of the kid group “Little Roora“. Ø  He has been with YG Entertainment since he was 12 years old. Ø  He produces all of BIGBANG’s songs. Ø  Known in KPOP as a musical genius (To which he denies) Ø  His relationship with Yang Hyun Suk is compared to a “father and son relationship“. Ø  He along side T.O.P formed a sub unit titled “GD&TOP“. Ø  He has a Sharpei named Gaho (He even talks about him in his rap in GD&TOP‘s “Knock Out“)

                                                                                                                                                    

Criteria	Descriptions
Full name	Choi Seung Hyun
Nickname	T.O.P
Position	Rapper
Birthday	4th November, 1987
Height	180 cm
Weight	65 kg
Blood type	B
Education	Seoul Art College, Dangook University in Theatre & Film
Language	Korean, Japanese
Hobbies	Reading, writing lyrics, swimming
Fun facts J	Despite his rapper image, T.O.P is EXTREMELY PLAYFUL.       When auditioning for YG, he was turned down because he was overweight. A month later, he auditioned again with a slimmer and more toned body and got in.       After the members of BIGBANG were finalized, Yang Hyun Suk gave the members pendants. T.O.P‘s was a hand holding a megaphone which means: “To inspire people with his voice and become big”.       Acted in the drama “Iris” and  “I Am Sam” and movie “19” alongside Seungri and also in “71: Into the Fire”.       He won the Hallyu Popularity Award in the 47th Grand Bell Film Awards and “Best Newcomer Award” in Blue Dragon Awards in 2010.       He alongside G–Dragon formed a sub unit titled “GD&TOP“       Wrote the song “Oh Mom” on the GD&TOP album about a fan who had cancer and died. L       He is the first Korean artist to have his song release worldwide on iTunes with “Turn It Up Loud”.       Some musicians he admires are Usher, Omarion, Jay-Z, and B2K.

Full name	Dong Yong Bae
Nickname	SOL (Solar)
Position	Vocalist
Birthday	18th May,1988
Height	174 cm
Weight	56 kg
Blood type	AB
Religion	Christian
Education	Daejin University in Theatre & Film
Language	Korean, Japanese, English
Hobbies	Music, basketball, church
Fun facts J	v  “TaeYang” is the Korean word for Sun. v  Does his best in everything, and is said to be an over achiever. v  He doesn’t like to fight, and would much rather talk his problem out. v  He listens to people well and thinks before he says anything. v  Some musicians he likes are Usher, Omarion, Justin Timberlake. v  When he was in 5th grade TaeYang was a child actor. He was recruited to play the part of mini Sean in JinuSean’s A–Yo MV. Being inspired by JinuSean, he later auditioned to join YG Entertainment. v  After the members of BIGBANG were finalized, Yang Hyun Suk gave each of the members pendants. TaeYang’s has his initials “YB” with a crown over it. It means: “To become the best in the music industry”. v  Though TaeYang is known for his impressive vocal abilities, he was actually trained to be a rapper but debuted in BIGBANG as a singer. v  He is known for his kind hearted attitude and for his faith in God. v  In 2010, TaeYang released his first solo album “SOLAR” that dominated the music charts and even won him “Best Male Artist of 2010”.

Criteria	Descriptions
Full name	Kang Dae Sung
Nickname	D-Lite (Delight)
Position	Vocalist
Birthday	26th April,1989
Height	178 cm
Weight	63 kg
Blood type	O
Religion	Christian
Education	Kyeongin High School
Language	Korean, Japanese
Hobbies	Singing, dancing
Fun facts J	§  He is known for his jokester like antics not only in BIGBANG, but in various variety shows. §  He loves to bring smiles to people‘s faces. §  At a young age Daesung went to vocal lessons frequently. But when he told  his parents that he wanted to pursue a career in singing, they told him no and stopped paying for his lessons.  Shortly after his vocal instructor called him and asked why he wasn‘t attending anymore.  When he told her he couldn‘t afford it because of his parents she told him, “I will give you the lessons for free as long as you work hard.” §  When he was a trainee he was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules They got worse in the fall of 2006 and he had to undergo treatment soon before the release of BIGBANG‘s second single. Labelmate Gummy, who had experienced similar problems, helped Daesung recover and manage his condition. §  After the members of BIGBANG were finalized, Yang Hyun Suk gave each of the members pendants. Daesung‘s was the earth held between headphones. It means: “To let the whole world listen to your music” §  Loves “Doreamon” §  The members of BIGBANG have stated that Daesung is the type of person to think: “If something goes right, it‘s because of someone else. But if something goes wrong, it‘s because of me. §  Some musicians he admires are Usher, Omarion, Ne–Yo, and Wheesung.

CRITERIA	DESCRIPTIONS
Full name	Lee Seung Hyun
Nickname	VI (Victory)
Position	Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday	20th December, 1990
Height	176 cm
Weight	60 cm
Blood type	A
Education	Chung Ang University
Language	Korean, Japanese
Hobbies	Singing, dancing
Fun facts J	o   When he was young, he had participated in several dance competitions. o   Some musicians that he admires are Justin Timberlake, and Omarion. o   Before becoming a YG Trainee he entered the “Battle Shinhwa” program. He was eliminated in the show but was later recruited by YG as a trainee and was the last member of BIGBANG to be finalized. o   Seungri‘s pendant was a flag with a V on a disc with a ring around it. It means: “A new style of music set on the music industry”. o   He is known for his blunt attitude and over flowing confidence. o   He shed his “youngest member/maknae” look when he promoted the single “Strong Baby“. o   He has choreographed a large portion of BIGBANG‘s dances. o   He has been labelled as the “Justin Timberlake of South Korea“. o   Has acted in the movie “Why Did You Come to My House?” and in “19” along side T.O.P. o   The BIGBANG members often remark that they feel nervous whenever he goes out on shows because he has a tendency to say secrets about the other members.

 

Fandom

BIGBANG's fandom-the yellow ocean.

     Korean fan clubs play an essential role in the K-pop industry; their structure and operation is different from Western fan clubs. Each club has its own name and color: BIGBANG's fans dubbed themselves the V.I.P. (named after the single of the same name) and hold crown shaped yellow light sticks. Credit for the spread of the "fan-rice tower," BIGBANG has encouraged their fans to buy bags of rice and bring it to their concerts, who, in turn, donate the rice to a charitable cause. For their first show in months, 12.7 tons of rice were donated from 50 fan clubs around the world. Despite their Korean heritage, the group are noted for having an international multicultural fan community.

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