Big Bang, commonly stylized as BIGBANG, is a famous South Korean 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, Jang Hyunseung (now a member of BEAST), got eliminated during the airing of the show before the official debut leading to their current line-up.
Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang released several successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal). The follow-up EPs Hot Issue and Stand Up were similarly successful.[4] 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 materials 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.
With the group on break in early 2009, 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",[27]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.[28] 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!!).[29][30] "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,[11] and debuted at #3 on the Oricon Chart.[31]"Gara Gara Go!" charted at #5.[32] The album itself peaked at #3.[32] 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.[33] Taeyang released two digital singles, "Where U At?" and "Wedding Dress", to promote his second album released in 2010.[34] T.O.P joined the cast of the Korean thriller drama Iris, playing the assassin Vick.[35] They later reunited to record the song "Koe o Kikasete" (声をきかせて Let Me Hear Your Voice) for the Japanese dramaOhitorisama ( おひとりさま One Person).[11][36][37] The song was later released as a single, peaking at #4.[38]
For several days in January 2010, Big Bang performed their 2010 Big Bang Concert Big Show[39] in the Seoul Olympic Stadium.[40] The following month, they embarked on their Electric Love tour in Japan.[41] 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.[42] and also reached number one on digital charts.[43] Their next single, "Tell Me Goodbye" was recorded for the Japanese re-release of Korean drama Iris.[44] The song proved to be popular gaining favorable reviews,[44] winning the Best Song Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.[45] 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.[46]
For most of the year, the members individually promoted their own solo works and solo activities,[47] including the release of the GD & TOP. unit with their collaboration album and the release of Seungri's first mini album titled "VVIP."[48] Big Bang also won several notable awards, including the Best 5 New Artists award from the 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards[49] as well as the Best New Artist.[50] 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.[51] They released their latest Japanese single "Beautiful Hangover" on August 25, 2010.[52]
After nearly two year hiatus as a full group, Big Bang returned to South Korea with their 2011 Big Show concert.[53] They also showcased songs from their latest EP Tonight,[54] which went on to become a chart-topper upon its release on many Korean music chart.[55] 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.[56] 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.[57] 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."[58] Seven days after the album's release, it was reported that Big Bang had already earn ₩7 billion (USD$6.2 million).[59] In a week, 100,000 album copies were sold.[60] Its lead-single of the name became a chart-topper on the Gaon Chart.[61] The second single, "Love Song", also proved to be favorable; the music video on YouTube gained 2 million views within two days.[62] The group kicked off their Love & Hope Tour in May.[63]With the group on break in early 2009, 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",[27]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.[28] 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!!).[29][30] "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,[11] and debuted at #3 on the Oricon Chart.[31]"Gara Gara Go!" charted at #5.[32] The album itself peaked at #3.[32] 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.[33] Taeyang released two digital singles, "Where U At?" and "Wedding Dress", to promote his second album released in 2010.[34] T.O.P joined the cast of the Korean thriller drama Iris, playing the assassin Vick.[35] They later reunited to record the song "Koe o Kikasete" (声をきかせて Let Me Hear Your Voice) for the Japanese dramaOhitorisama ( おひとりさま One Person).[11][36][37] The song was later released as a single, peaking at #4.[38]
For several days in January 2010, Big Bang performed their 2010 Big Bang Concert Big Show[39] in the Seoul Olympic Stadium.[40] The following month, they embarked on their Electric Love tour in Japan.[41] 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 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards as well as the Best New Artist.[50] 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.Korean Discography
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Awards of Big Bang
M! Countdown
| Year | Date | Song |
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| 2007 | September 27 | Lies |
| October 25 | ||
| 2008 | January 17 | Last Farewell |
| August 28 | Haru Haru | |
| September 4 | ||
| September 11 | ||
| December 4 | Sunset Glow | |
| 2011 | March 3 | Tonight |
| March 10 | ||
| March 17 | ||
| 28 April | Love Song |
[edit]Music Bank
| Year | Date | Song |
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| 2007 | September 7 | Lies |
| October 5 | ||
| October 19 | ||
| December 14 | Last Farewell | |
| December 21 | ||
| 2008 | January 11 | |
| February 1 | ||
| August 22 | Haru Haru | |
| September 5 | ||
| September 12 | ||
| September 19 | ||
| September 26 | ||
| November 21 | Sunset Glow | |
| November 28 | ||
| 2011 | March 4 | Tonight |
| March 11 | ||
| March 18 | ||
| April 22 | Love Song |
[edit]Inkigayo
| Year | Date | Song |
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| 2007 | September 9 | Lies |
| December 16 | Last Farewell | |
| December 23 | ||
| 2008 | January 13 | |
| August 24 | Haru Haru | |
| August 31 | ||
| September 7 | ||
| November 30 | Sunset Glow | |
| December 7 | ||
| December 14 | ||
| 2011 | March 6 | Tonight |
| March 13 | ||
| March 20 | ||
| April 17 | Love Song | |
| April 24 | ||
| May 1 |
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