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[NEWS] Big Bang Sells Out U.S. Concerts in 2 Hours


As expected, tickets for Big Bang’s upcoming US concerts completely sold out within two hours.

On September 22 (US Time), ticketing for Big Bang’s Still Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 opened up in California and New Jersey.

A grand total of 24,000 tickets were sold, with New Jersey’s Prudential Center and Los Angeles’ Honda Center each seating up to 12,000 people at once. The Los Angeles concert will be held on November 3, and New Jersey on November 9.

With so many who weren’t able to get their hands on tickets, fans are petitioning to have Big Bang hold additional performances during its stay in the US in November.

Not only that, Big Bang sold out 30,000 seats for its concerts at the Hong Kong Asia Expo on December 8 and 9

On the demand for tickets, YG Entertainment stated, “With an unexpected amount of response in the US and Hong Kong, we are discussing additional concerts at the moment.”

Big Bang officially kicked off its world tour in Seoul in March and will continue until December.

Photo Credit: YG Entertainment

Source: enewsworld

 

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[NEWS] G-Dragon snaps a picture with Jung Sungha before taking the stage together on ‘Inkigayo’


Big Bang‘s G-Dragon revealed a picture he took with guitar genius Jung Sungha.

On the 23rd, G-Dragon tweeted, “Today at 3:30 Inkigayo ‘That XX’ with Jung Sungha!” and shared the above picture.

The picture showed G-Dragon with his arms around Jung Sungha. G-Dragon’s expression was full of confidence with his bright colored hair ,while Jung Sungha looked sharp in a black suit.

G-Dragon and Jung Sungha will be showcasing a collaboration performance of “That XX” on this week’sSBS‘ ‘Inkigayo‘ airing on the 23rd. Jung Sungha had gained a lot of attention recently for playing “That XX” on his guitar.

Jung Sungha also added to the fan’s anticipation for the performance by tweeting, “It was such a joyful time spent with Jiyong hyung!! Please watch Inkigayo today!!^^

Make sure to stay tuned for the epic collaboration performance on today’s airing of ‘Inkigayo’ !

 

Source+Picture: G-Dragon‘s Twitter; Jung Sungha‘s Twitter

Source: AllKPOP

[NEWS] G-Dragon Collaborating With YouTube Star Jung Sung-ha on “Inkigayo”


K-pop sensation G-Dragon is teaming up with a professional teenager guitarist on Sunday’s “Inkigayo.”

G-Dragon, who has been coloring the music scene with “CRAYON,” is collaborating with finger-style guitarist Jung Sung-ha for “That XX” on SBS’ music program “Inkigayo” on September 23, YG Entertainment said in a press release Friday.

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[NEWS] G-Dragon(Big Bang), “Going Out to ‘Infinite Challenge’ Alone Was a Bit Overwhelming”


Group Big Bang’s G-Dragon revealed, “I went out as a guest to MBC ‘Infinite Challenge’ and it was overwhelming because I was alone.”

Yesterday, G-Dragon held an interview with reporters and said, “I watched every episode of ‘Infinite Challenge’ from episode 1. I really love it. Whether I go out to it or not, I watch every week’s.”

He continued, “I recently filmed for it, and we will be doing additional filming this week. I went out with all Big Bang members last night, but this time I was alone, so it was a bit overwhelming. There was even more responsibility because everyone knew I’m a big fan of Infinite Challenge.”

He lastly added, “I personally don’t really like going out as a guest of ‘Infinite Challenge’. I’m also worried that the viewers won’t like me. But I think it will still be fun because all the MCs helped me out.”

Photo Credit: YG

Source: kpopstarz

[NEWS] G-Dragon dresses in all gold for Ambush launch party in Gangnam


 

On September 20th, the Japanese accessory brand Ambush held a launching party at the My Boon store in Gangnam. Ambush collaborated with G-Dragon and he designed a few special limited edition accessories.

As expected of the leading fashionista, G-Dragon had amped up everything from head to toe. He wore a full gold outfit that reflected the spotlight, as well as gold bracelets and a gold watch to match. He also wore the chunky “Royally Screwed” pendant necklace that was featured in his music video for “CRAYON“. His blue hair was done in a wild updo that ended in platinum blonde streaks.

Ambush was created by m-flo rapper Verbal and his wife Yoon.

Source: Dispatch via Nate

Credits: allkpop

[INTERVIEW/NEWS] G-Dragon Says He Loves Being Crazy


There′s nothing sadder than someone who′s never gone crazy over something before, and there′s no moment more delightful than that moment when you realize time has flown past while you were occupated with something.
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[NEWS] Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for September 9th – September 15th


The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the week of September 9th to September 15th below!


< Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >

1. Seo In Guk & A-Pink’s Eunji – “All For You”

2. Baek Ah Yeon – “Sad Song”

3. G-Dragon – “That XX”

4. T-ara – “Sexy Love”

5. Seo In Guk & Eunji – “Just The Way We Love”

6. Orange Caramel – “Lipstick”

7. Huh Gak ft. Zia – “I Need You”

8. FT ISLAND – “I Wish”

9. Urban Zakapa – “I Hate You”

10. SECRET – “Poison”


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[NEWS] G-Dragon’s ‘One of A Kind’ charts on Billboard 200, #1 on World Albums Chart


G-Dragon truly is one of a kind.

It’s a pretty rare occurrence for a K-pop artist to chart on the Billboard 200. His group Big Bang previously accomplished this in addition to TaeTiSeo but as a solo artist only BoA was able to place on this chart. Now you can add G-Dragon’s name to the list.

The latest Billboard 200 chart shows G-Dragon’s latest EP ‘One Of A Kind‘ debuting at 161. That’s not all, he also placed on three additional charts including #1 on World Albums, #6 on Heatseekers Albums, and #38 on Independent Albums.

Congratulations to G-Dragon!

Source: Billboard via allkpop