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Taeyang
Dong Young-bae (; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang () or SOL, is a South Korean singer. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, '' Hot''. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. ''Hot'' was followed by his first full-length studio album ''Solar'' (2010), which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart. Taeyang's second studio album '' Rise'' (2014) peaked at number 112 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist in the chart, while its lead single, " Eyes, Nose, Lips", peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was one of the most popular songs in South Korea during 2014 and was awarded Song of the Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Night (album)
''White Night'' (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by South Korean singer Taeyang. It was released on August 16, 2017 and is his first album in three years since '' Rise'' (2014). Background and release In January 2017, YG Entertainment announced that Taeyang is working on his new album, alongside solo concerts. In July, Taeyang began filming the music videos in Los Angeles and Alaska in the United States, and a spoiler of the music video was posted online by Yang Hyun-suk on July 22. On August 7, the name and release date of the album was officially announced. On August 9, the music video for the "Intro" of the album was released, which was shot in Los Angeles and Alaska. The music video portrays the meaning behind the album title, that of "white night which is a natural phenomenon of the sun not going down even in the night," according to the label's representative. The lead single " Darling", was announced on August 10, with lyrics written by long-time collaborato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise (Taeyang Album)
''Rise'' is the second studio album by South Korean recording artist Taeyang, member of the boy group Big Bang. It is his first album in four years since ''Solar'' in 2010. ''Rise'' became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart by debuting at number 112, number one on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart, number one on Heatseekers Albums Chart. The album also debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. A Japanese edition of ''Rise'' was packaged as part of Taeyang's Japanese debut album, ''Rise + Solar & Hot'', on August 13, 2014. Background and composition " Ringa Linga" was the first single for the album, released in November 2013. The track is a hip-hop and EDM song with rhythmic rapping. The album, however, was only released six months after this single with a more R&B sound, with Taeyang saying there was a change in concept during the recording sections because his label, YG, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GD X Taeyang
GD X Taeyang (also known as GDYB) is a South Korean duo from YG Entertainment, consisting of G-Dragon and Taeyang from Big Bang. After several years of appearing on each other's solo materials, the duo officially released the single " Good Boy" in 2014, which went on to top ''Billboard''s World Digital Songs chart and sold over a million digital units in South Korea. History Kwon Ji-yong and Dong Young-bae first met as trainees at YG Entertainment. After signing a contract with the record label, they spent the first year cleaning the studio and fetching water bottles during dance practices for YG artists. Dong later admitted that current artists at the time weren't friendly towards him or Kwon. The original plan for the two was to debut as the hip-hop duo GDYB, with Kwon choosing the stage name G-Dragon ("Ji" is pronounced like "G" and Yong is Korean for "dragon"). Though they made several appearances both as a duo and as individuals on other artists' music, the plan for their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solar (Taeyang Album)
''Solar'' is the first studio album by South Korean recording artist Taeyang, a member of the boy group Big Bang. It was released via YG Entertainment on July 1, 2010, and was distributed in three formats—a regular edition, a deluxe edition (which was limited to 30,000 copies worldwide) and was made available for digital consumption. Four singles were spawned from the album: "Where U At", "Wedding Dress" and "I Need a Girl" (featuring bandmate G-Dragon) and "I'll Be There". The international edition of the album, titled ''Solar International'', was the first K-pop release to be sold worldwide on iTunes with both an audio and video album. The audio version (complete with a digital booklet) was made available on iTunes on August 19, 2010, while the video version (bundled with bonus behind the scenes documentaries) was released on September 10. Singles "Where U At" (featuring Teddy Park) was the first promotional single of the album. It was released on October 14, 2009. The music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes, Nose, Lips
"Eyes, Nose, Lips" () is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyang, serving as the second single for his second studio album '' Rise'' (2014). It was co-produced by Teddy Park, Bekuh Boom, Dee.P and P.K, and written by Park and Taeyang. The song peaked at the top of the Gaon Digital Chart and the K-pop Hot 100, and went on to become the second best-performing single of 2014. Background and composition On May 29, 2014, YG Entertainment announced the song as the title track of the album, and will be released simultaneously with the album on June 3, with the music video. Taeyang talked about the song with ''Billboard'', saying it was the last song that was completed from the album, and was the reason of releasing the album. He also described the process of creating the song, saying, "While Teddy was writing out the chords, Becca came along and wrote out the melody on the spot. I liked it so much, and I believed I could put a fresh feel to it with my voice. After finishing th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BigBang (South Korean Band)
BigBang (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of three members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019 and T.O.P left in May 2023. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Although their debut album, ''Big Bang Vol.1, BigBang Vol.1'' (2006), was released to lukewarm reception, greater success followed with a string of hit singles: "Lies (Big Bang song), Lies", which topped Korean music charts for a record-breaking six consecutive weeks and won Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year, Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards; "Last Farewell (Big Bang song) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Min Hyo-rin
Min Hyo-rin (; born Jung Eun-ran on 5 February 1986) is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She made her breakthrough with her role in the South Korean film '' Sunny'' (2011), followed by '' The Grand Heist'' (2012) – both cited as one of South Korea's highest-grossing box office hits. Career Born in Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea as Jung Eun-ran, she adopted the stage name Min Hyo-rin when she began modeling for the clothing brand Flapper in 2006. She then appeared in several music videos for Park Ki-young and F.T. Island. Before her singing debut, large teaser posters of her were displayed around the hot spots of Seoul as a promotional stunt. She released the album ''RinZ'' in 2007, and the single ''Touch Me'' in 2008. In 2009 Min made her acting debut in the television series '' Triple'' opposite Lee Jung-jae and Song Joong-ki. She was the lead actress in a 2010 web series adapted from Alain de Botton's novel ''Romantic Movement'', with four different directors e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot (Taeyang EP)
''Hot'' is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Taeyang, a member of boy group Big Bang under YG Entertainment. It was released through YG Entertainment on May 22, 2008, as Taeyang's debut as a solo artist. Two singles were spawned from the EP—"Only Look at Me" featuring Teddy Park and "Prayer". It was the best-selling album of May 2008 with it being ranked at number 1 on the MIAK monthly album chart. ''Hot'' was well received by music critics, with the record winning two Korean Music Awards as well as Soribada naming it one of the best albums of the 2000s decade. Release Two singles were released from the album at the same time as the EP's release, "Prayer" and "Only Look At Me", with music videos produced for each song. "Make Love" from this album was remade by BigBang to be used in their Japanese album '' Number 1''. Bandmate G-Dragon recorded a "Part two" version of "Only Look At Me", and released it as a digital single, "Only Look at Me Part 2". Both version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment () is a South Korean Multinational corporation, multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Eun Ji-won, 2NE1, AKMU, Winner (band), Winner, Blackpink, Treasure (band), Treasure, and Babymonster. Former artists include Swi.T, Moogadang, Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Big Mama (group), Big Mama, Gummy (singer), Gummy, Seven (Korean singer), Seven, Nam Tae-hyun, Psy, One (rapper), One, Lee Hi, Jinusean, Bang Ye-dam, Bang Yedam, Mashiho, iKon, Jisoo, Jennie (singer), Jennie, Rosé (singer), Rosé, Lisa (rapper), Lisa, BigBang (South Korean band), BigBang, and Sechs Kies. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Family
YG Entertainment () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Eun Ji-won, 2NE1, AKMU, Winner, Blackpink, Treasure, and Babymonster. Former artists include Swi.T, Moogadang, Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Big Mama, Gummy, Seven, Nam Tae-hyun, Psy, One, Lee Hi, Jinusean, Bang Yedam, Mashiho, iKon, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, BigBang, and Sechs Kies. History 1990–2005: Pop culture roots, early success and first generation K-pop In March 1996, Yang Hyun-suk, a former member of the first-generation K-pop group Seo Taiji and Boys, founded YG Entertainm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Label
The Black Label Inc. (; stylized in all caps or THEBLΛƆKLΛBEL) is a South Korean record label and an associate company of YG Entertainment. It was founded in 2015 by YG producer Teddy Park and Kush. History On September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment announced the creation of the independent sub-label to be headed by YG producers Teddy Park and Kush. On March 17, 2016, Zion.T signed with the label. On May 3, 2017, Okasian signed an exclusive contract with the label. The label is also home to Jeon Somi, who signed with the label in September 2018, and debuted on June 13, 2019. On November 16, 2020, as per the quarterly stock report of YG Entertainment, the label was converted to an associate company status. On December 26, 2022, the company announced Taeyang joined the label but remained a member of Big Bang. In January 2023, actor Park Bo-gum signed with the label. In April 2023, The Black Label formed a joint venture with Thailand's largest conglomerate Charoen Pokphand G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Music Awards
The Korean Music Awards () is an annual South Korean music awards show that honors both mainstream and underground musical artists from a variety of genres. Unlike other major South Korean music awards, which largely rely on record sales to determine winners, the Korean Music Awards distributes awards based on the recommendations of a panel of judges consisting of music critics, radio show producers, academics, and other professionals within the industry. The first ceremony was held in 2004, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious music awards in the country. Ceremonies Categories The event currently has approximately 20 categories, including the Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and genre awards in pop, rock, modern rock, metal & hardcore, folk, dance & electronic, hip hop, R&B & soul, and jazz & crossover music Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers who appeal to different types of au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
