Big Bang: Celebs Rumors

Big Bang star G-Dragon will be releasing new music sometime in the second half of the year, his label has confirmed.His label Galaxy Corporation announced that G-Dragon would be making his long-awaited comeback “in the second half of this year”, in a statement to South Korean news outlet News1 earlier today (April 3).“After making his comeback, he will be carrying out global activities, and activities in Japan are also planned as part of them,” Galaxy Corporation added in its statement, via Soompi. G-dragon’s forthcoming comeback will be his first solo release in about seven years, since he released his self-titled EP ‘Kwon Ji-yong’ in 2017.

Big Bang frontman G-Dragon has been appointed as a special professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.South Korean media outlet The Korea Herald reported on the K-pop idol’s appointment at the university earlier today (June 5), sharing that G-Dragon’s involvement at KAIST is “aimed at expanding the global competitiveness of Korean culture by incorporating the latest science and technology developed at KAIST into K-content”, according to the institution.Referring to G-Dragon as Professor Kwon, a KAIST representative told the outlet about his plans to “collaborate on digital twin technology research for Hallyu artists, research on convergence of K-culture and technologies such as artificial intelligence, robots and metaverse, and develop artist avatars using the latest technologies”.This would include volumetrics, motion capture and haptics, per the university. This research will be conducted at the as-yet-unopened KAIST-Galaxy Corporation Enter-tech (Entertainment and Technology) Research Center, set to be a new branch of the department.

Big Bang member T.O.P has teased that he has “a lot of new music” that will be coming “soon”.T.O.P touched on long-awaited new solo music in a recent Instagram post, where he addressed the cancellation of the ‘dearMoon’ project. The moon trip, funded by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, was originally set to launch in 2023 using a spacecraft developed by SpaceX.The K-pop idol was first announced as one of eight civilian crew members of the project in December 2022.

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has reportedly shared when we can expect season two of the hit Korean drama.The series, which aired on Netflix in 2021 was hugely popular, becoming the platform’s most-watched series within its first 28 days of being uploaded. It has gained more than 265million views since its release, and received 14 Emmy nominations, with Lee winning the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.The highly-anticipated second season began production in July last year, with a teaser trailer having been released by Netflix in February.Now, Lee has given an update on when we can expect the series, as he told Business Insider via an interpreter that it “will be released in December”.

Big Bang singer Taeyang joined bandmate Daesung on stage during the latter’s fan meeting event this past weekend.Both of Daesung’s Big Bang bandmates G-Dragon and Taeyang attended the singer’s second and final showing of his solo fanmeeting concert at the Blue Square Hall in Seoul, South Korea, held on the evening of March 17.G-Dragon was spotted watching the show among the audience, while Taeyang joined Daesung on stage for a performance of several Big Bang songs as well as the former’s hit solo song ‘Eyes, Nose, Lips’.Taeyang and G-Dragon’s public appearance at Daesung’s show marked the band’s first public reunion in years.

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G-Dragon has announced plans to set up a foundation to help fight drug abuse and addiction.On the morning of 21 December, G-Dragon’s new agency GALAXY Corporation hosted a press conference to address the musician’s recent police drug investigation and his plans for 2024.Although the Big Bang member was not in attendance, the musician wrote about his plans to launch a foundation to fight drug abuse in a letter, which was read by an executive from GALAXY Corporation.“I have gone through very difficult times this year, as you will know,” G-Dragon wrote, per Korea JoongAng Daily. “Going through such times, I have seen things I had not seen before and experienced things I hadn’t before.”“There are over 20,000 drug users in Korea, and less than 500 of them get proper treatment.

G-Dragon has reportedly signed with a new agency called GALAXY Corporation.In a press release received by NME today (December 20), GALAXY Corporation announced that it will be holding a press conference tomorrow (December 21) to address G-Dragon’s recently drug investigation, as well as to detail the musician’s plans for 2024.According to Korea Daily, GALAXY Corporation is an “AI metaverse company”, and also produced Netflix’s hit reality TV series Physical: 100, alongside other shows.Last week, it was reported that South Korean police would close the investigation into G-Dragon‘s suspected drug use. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the case was not referred to prosecutors and was officially closed on Tuesday (December 19).The news of G-Dragon signing with a new agency also comes roughly half-a-year after the musician’s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment expired in June 2023.

Big Bang‘s Daesung will release a brand-new single next week, marking his first solo output in over six years.The announcement was made yesterday (December 11) via his official Twitter page, when he released a teaser image detailing his upcoming single titled ‘It Flows’, due out next week on December 18 at 6pm KST.In press statements, the song is described as “a remake of a song originally released by Lee Han-chul in 2012”. “Daesung plans to introduce a song that suits the holiday vibes with lyrics that comfort that comfort the past days,” his label said, as translated by Soompi. 대성 Special Single '흘러간다'⠀

G-Dragon, who is currently under investigation for suspected drug use.The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency has reportedly notified G-Dragon that it would not be extending a travel ban that was placed on the singer amid his ongoing investigation, according to The Korea Times.The travel ban on G-Dragon had expired on Saturday (November 25), following the police’s decision to not requesting an extension. The move comes just days after the Big Bang member had reportedly test negative for drugs in his hair and nails.G-Dragon was booked by South Korean police on suspected drug use in late-October.

G-Dragon has reportedly tested negative for drugs in his hair and nails.Korea JoongAng Daily reported today (November 21) that the Big Bang member has allegedly tested negative for drugs in his fingernails and toenails. A day prior (November 20), Yonhap New Agency reported that a sample of the singer’s hair had also tested negative.According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the two tests “mean that the singer has likely not used drugs for up to a year”.

Big Bang rapper G-Dragon has given his first interview since he was booked by South Korean police on drug charges, reiterating his denial of the allegations and rubbishing new claims that he had shaved his body to ‘tamper with evidence’.The new interview was conducted by South Korean news network Yonhap News TV in a live broadcast on national television yesterday evening (November 13). When asked by a Yonhap representative if he had taken any drugs, the singer continued to firmly deny the claims.

Big Bang rapper G-Dragon has taken to Instagram to address his recent police questioning and drug test, saying “justice will prevail” amid his alleged drug use.G-Dragon took to Instagram on November 7 with a post that features a Korean idiom and a vague, brief message that’s seemingly in reference to his recent police questioning and rapid drug test that occurred earlier this week. The singer has repeated denied all drug use allegations.“Justice will prevail,” the Korean idiom reads, as translated by The Korea Herald. Written below the four-character idiom is a brief sentence written in bold: “Everything will go in its right way in the end.”The post notably went live hours after he left the police station the same day for the questioning, which reportedly lasted for approximately four hours.A post shared by 권지용(權志龍) (@xxxibgdrgn)As G-Dragon was leaving the police station, he also spoke to the media and claimed that a rapid drug test administered to him by police had come back negative.

G-Dragon has appeared for questioning by the police over his alleged drug use.Yesterday (November 6), G-Dragon showed up at the Nonhyeon Police Station in Incheon to undergo police questioning over his alleged drug use. The singer – real name Kwon Ji-young – was first booked by the police on October 26 for allegedly breaching South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act.Prior to the questioning, G-Dragon spoke to reporters, denying the drug use allegation.

G-Dragon will attend a police questioning and take a drug test next week, as part of the ongoing investigations into his alleged drug use.G-Dragon’s lawyer, Kim Su-hyeon, said in a press release that the K-pop idol’s upcoming questioning by the police is voluntary and will take place on Monday (November 6) at the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, according to Yonhap News Agency.On top of the questioning, police also announced yesterday (October 31) that they will also be conducting a rapid drug test on the 35-year-old singer as part of procedure.The October 31 statement by G-Dragon’s legal counsel also included a warning from against the dissemination of falsified information about the singer’s current situation.“We urge the media and press to report with responsibility to prevent Kwon Ji-yong, a K-pop artist representing South Korea, from being inflicted any irrevocable damage from the spread of false information,” the statement read.G-Dragon – real name Kwon Ji-young – was first booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police on October 26, and is currently under probe without detention for his alleged breach of South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act.A day after the allegations surfaced (October 27), the musician came forward to deny claims of his illegal drug use in a statement through his lawyer.According to The Korea Herald’s report on October 30, G-Dragon issued a second statement reiterating his stance, and displayed his notification to the police of his legal representation and will for voluntary questioning and investigation.“Kwon has submitted all the evidence necessary for the investigation and his vow to sincerely cooperate in the hair and urine test, in order to reveal the truth and prove his innocence,”

G-Dragon, also a member of the K-pop boyband Big Bang, has denied allegations of drug use against him.Today (October 27), G-Dragon – real name is Kwon Ji-yong – denied claims of illegal drug use in a statement that was released through his lawyer, as seen by South Korean news outlet The Korea Times.“I’ve never used drugs,” said the 35-year-old singer. “I’ll actively and more sincerely cooperate with the police investigation since I know well that many people are worried about me.”G-Dragon’s statement denying the claims come just a day after the singer was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police.

G-Dragon, a member of the K-pop boyband Big Bang, has reportedly been booked by police for suspected drug use.G-Dragon – real name Kwon Ji-yong – was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police yesterday (October 25) and is currently under investigation for allegedly breaching South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act, per The Korea Herald.The police have also stated that the investigation is unrelated to an ongoing high-profile case involving South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, per Yonhap News Agency. The Incheon Metropolitan Police had launched an investigation into eight people, including Lee, last week over suspected drug use.When the investigation was first launched, the Parasite actor had been linked to the case but was not named a suspect.

G-Dragon has opened up about his much-anticipated comeback as a musician.G-Dragon recently graced the cover of Elle Korea and spoke to the fashion magazine about this upcoming return as a musician. The K-pop idol last solo music release was his 2017 mini-album ‘Kwon Ji Yong’.“As it’s been a long time since I’ve promoted as singer G-Dragon, I’m working [on the album] with a fun and excited heart,” he told Elle Korea, as translated by Soompi.

G-Dragon‘s exclusive contract with K-pop agency YG Entertainment has come to an end.YG Entertainment confirmed that G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with K-pop agency has expired in a statement to Yonhap News Agency today (June 6). The idol has been with YG Entertainment since G-Dragon made his debut as the leader of boyband Big Bang in 2006.However, YG Entertainment said that it is still working with G-Dragon on other activities, such as commercial work.

T.O.P has said that he has “withdrawn” as a member of K-pop boyband Big Bang.On May 29, T.O.P uploaded a video of him playing around with a music workstation, seemingly hinting that he is currently working on new solo music.Fans soon flooded the post with questions for the South Korean musician over the next two days. “[T.O.P] did you leave Big Bang?” one fan asked earlier today (May 31).T.O.P has since responded to the question, saying that he is has “already withdrawn” from the iconic K-pop boyband.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has discussed her experience working with Big Bang singer and soloist Taeyang on their track ‘Shoong!’.Lisa recently spoke about her recent collaboration with Big Bang’s Taeyang on ‘Shoong!’ in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea. The pair released the track as well as its accompanying visual in April, alongside Taeyang’s mini-album ‘Down To Earth’.“Taeyang has always been a person who supported me warmly whenever I ran into him since I was a trainee,” she shared.

BLACKPINK member Lisa is set to feature on ‘Down to Earth’, the upcoming album from Taeyang of Big Bang.Today (April 12), South Korean news outlet Osen reported that the Thai-born K-pop idol would appear as a featured artist on Taeyang’s upcoming release. The publication also reported that Lisa would appear in a music video for the unnamed song.Part of the report has since been confirmed by Taeyang’s agency, The Black Label, in a statement to Xsportsnews.

Big Bang member Taeyang will be releasing new music next month, The Black Label has confirmed.On March 28, several South Korean news outlets reported that the K-pop idol would be releasing a new solo album in April, citing industry insiders.His agency The Black Label has since confirmed the reports, saying that the singer will release a solo record next month, per EDaily. However, it also noted that “nothing [regarding the release] has been decided in detail yet.”The upcoming release will be Taeyang’s first since January this year, when he released the collaborative single ‘Vibe’ with BTS’ Jimin.

Big Bang member G-Dragon has revealed that he is currently working on a new project.The K-pop idol recently appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Korea, as part of his work as the global ambassador for Chanel. For the cover, he’s seen in pieces from the luxury brand’s 2023 Spring/Summer collection.G-Dragon also briefly spoke to the publication about what’s he been up to, revealing that he has something in the works.

Big Bang’s T.O.P will soon be launching his very own wine label.Today (June 13), the Big Bang rapper unveiled new product images of his upcoming wine label, T’SPOT. The official brand logo features art by Kyoto-based artist Kohei Nawa, who T.O.P also tagged in his post.“Here it is- T’SPOT.

Big Bang member T.O.P was spotted reportedly filming a music video in Manhattan, New York recently, sparking speculations of a solo comeback.Earlier this week, South Korean news outlet The Fact shared several photos of the South Korean musician in various locations around Manhattan accompanied by a filming crew, reporting that the photos of T.O.P were taken sometime in mid-May.The outlet also claimed that the filming had taken place with strict security measures in place, but quoted local staff as saying that the filming was for an “experimental piece of work that harmonises film, music and art”.In the same report, The Fact quoted a separate unnamed inside source, who claimed that the filming was done for a “large-scale comeback project”, as translated by South Korean news publication SBS News. “It’s hard to disclose specific details, but we are preparing this content as part of a large-scale comeback project that T.O.P has been preparing with his global partners,” the insider said. “The content will depict T.O.P with his many identities ― including a singer, an actor and as a human being.”While neither T.O.P nor his representatives have yet to respond to the reports, the purported “comeback project” may mark the rapper’s first since he left longtime label YG Entertainment in February.

Seungri, who was once part of the boyband Big Bang, will serve the entirety of his 18-month jail sentence after a South Korean court upheld the sentence.Today (May 26), the South Korean Supreme Court rejected the 32-year-old singer’s appeal for a lighter sentence, over nine separate charges he received over his involvement in the Burning Sun scandal, according to SBS Star.The singer was originally sentenced to three years behind bars in August 2021, after a lower court found him guilty of all nine charges, which ranged from misappropriating funds to procuring prostitution for investors. At the time, he had also been ordered to pay ₩1.15billion (roughly £700,000) in restitution.However, Seungri’s sentence was halved earlier this year in January when the High Military Court of the Ministry Of Defense in Seoul held the final appeal trial.

TREASURE have unveiled their cover of ‘Still Life’, the latest song from labelmates Big Bang.Five members of the boyband – namely Hyun-suk, Ji-hoon, Yoshi, Haruto and Jeong-woo –came together to perform the cover, which was released on their YouTube channel. For their rendition, the quintet stay true to the original version, down to the instrumentals.“At sunset next year, A blooming spring / A midsummer night’s dream / Feeling fall, then winter’s snow / Four times a year, spring comes again,” they sing on the emotionally-charged cover.

Epik High‘s Tablo has revealed that Big Bang’s Taeyang is his “favourite” person to work with, while hinting at more to come with the K-pop idol.The Korean-American rapper had hosted an “ask me anything” (AMA) session on Twitter yesterday (April 21), where he responded to various questions from fans. “I know you collaborated [with] a lot of artists, but do you have a [favourite]?” asked one fan, to which Tablo responded with Big Bang’s Taeyang, whom he has worked with on several times before.taeyang— tablo (@blobyblo) April 20, 2022The duo first teamed up on Tablo’s 2011 album ‘Fever’s End Pt.

Big Bang member T.O.P has opened up about where he is in life after the boyband’s much-anticipated comeback.Yesterday (April 5), the K-pop idol released a letter, which was written in English, on his personal Instagram account hours after the release of ‘Still Life’, Big Bang’s first release in four years. In it, T.O.P.

Big Bang have made their long-awaited return with the new single ‘Still Love’, their first release in four years.The accompanying music video for ‘Still Love’ captures the members of the boyband, Taeyang, Daesung, G-Dragon and T.O.P performing the song from different locations that represent the seasons. Notably, the four K-pop idols do not appear together on the same set at anytime throughout the video.“At sunset next year, a blooming spring, a midsummer night’s dream / Feeling fall, then winter’s snow, four times a year, spring comes again / Goodbye now to my beloved young days / Our beautiful spring summer fall winter,” Taeyang and Daesung sing on the opening verse.The release is Big Bang’s first new music in four years, since their 2018 song ‘Flower Road’.

Big Bang have reportedly wrapped up filming for a music video that will accompany their long-awaited comeback project.Earlier today (March 16), the boyband’s label YG Entertainment confirmed in a statement to South Korean media outlet SPOTV News that all four remaining members of the group recently wrapped up a shoot for a music video for an upcoming new song.“Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P and Daesung recently completed filming the music video for their new song,” YG Entertainment told SPOTV News, as translated by Soompi. “Big Bang’s comeback preparations are progressing smoothly.

Big Bang member T.O.P expressed his desire overhaul the K-pop system of training and creating idols and artists.In a new interview with Prestige Hong Kong, the South Korean musician spoke about the “harsh” K-pop system, observing how the current training regime affects younger K-pop idols and their mental well-being.“I, myself, am fortunate that I only spent less than a year as a trainee before I debuted – a relatively short time – but after, I saw all the trainees, the boys and girls, they’re under a very harsh system,” T.O.P said.“They’re told what to do and trained just like robots,” the rapper added. “They might get popular, they might get bigger, but in their heart and in ways we can’t see, they’re being isolated, and feel lonely inside.”To address this, T.O.P expressed his desire to change the system and establish a new type of K-pop record company.

Big Bang’s T.O.P has spoken up about the aftermath of his marijuana case publicly for the first time.In 2017, the rapper was charged with marijuana use by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He was later found guilty and received a 10-month jail sentence, with a two-year probation. At the time of the controversy, he was serving his mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer.In a recent interview with Prestige Hong Kong, T.O.P described the incident as the “worst moment” of his life and how it took a toll on his mental health.

Big Bang member T.O.P is reportedly working on his debut solo album.The rapper reportedly spoke to lifestyle-luxury magazine Prestige Hong Kong about his hopes for the future, following his departure from long-time management agency YG Entertainment last month, as well as his plan to release a debut solo album soon.Further details on what his upcoming solo release might entail are expected to be detailed in the rapper’s cover story with the magazine, which is due out on March 7. According to the magazine, T.O.P will also “break his silence” on his disappearance from the public eye and speak about his “love for art and music”.A post shared by Prestige Hong Kong (@prestigehk)Last month, YG Entertainment announced that the rapper decided to part ways with the agency after 16 years.

Big Bang member T.O.P. has taken to Instagram to share how he feels, following his departure from YG Entertainment.Earlier this week, YG Entertainment announced that the rapper has decided to part ways with the agency after 16 years. At the time, the company said that T.O.P.