BigBang (South Korean band)South Korean boybandBigBang (Korean: 빅뱅; 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. BigBang was originally a five-piece band; Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019 and T.O.P left the group in May 2023. Dubbed the "Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop.
Park BomPark Bom (born March 24, 1984) is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group 2NE1, which became one of the most popular South Korean girl groups worldwide. Park began her musical career in 2006 under YG Entertainment, featuring on singles released by label-mates Big Bang, Lexy, and Masta Wu. In 2009, she made her debut as the main vocalist of 2NE1.
Big Bang (single album)Singles from Big Bang "We Belong Together"Released: August 28, 2006Big Bang (also known as Big Bang First Single) is the debut single album by South Korean boy bandBigBang, released via YG Entertainment on August 28, 2006. It spawned the single "We Belong Together", featuring labelmate Park Bom, who would later debut as a member of 2NE1. Commercially, the single album peaked at number five on the monthly MIAK album charts in South Korea and sold nearly 44,000 copies by 2016.
Big Bang 03Singles from Big Bang 03 "Forever with U"Released: November 21, 2006Big Bang 03 (also known as Big Bang Third Single) is the third single album by the South Korean boy bandBigBang, released under YG Entertainment on November 21, 2006, via CD and digital download. It spawned the single "Forever with You", featuring Park Bom who was also featured on their debut single track "We Belong Together" released in August.
Big Bang Is V.I.PSingles from Big Bang Is V.I.P "La La La"Released: September 28, 2006Big Bang is V.I.P (also known as Big Bang Second Single) is the second single album by the South Korean boy bandBigBang, released by YG Entertainment on September 28, 2006. It spawned the single "La La La". ReleaseThe title track "La La La", was written by all the members of the group in collaboration, with sections from the YG reality show's theme song. The style is a mix of R&B, hip-hop and pop.
JinuseanJinusean (stylized in all caps; Korean: 지누션) was a South Korean hip hop duo signed to YG Entertainment. The duo, which is made up of Jinu and Sean, debuted in 1997 and rose to fame with the single, "Tell Me." They are considered pioneers of Korean hip hop. HistoryPrior to forming Jinusean, Sean worked as a back-up dancer for legendary K-pop group Seo Taiji and Boys in the early 1990s, and Jinu debuted as a solo artist with the song, "I Was The Captain" in 1994.
Maroon 5American pop rock bandMaroon 5 is an American pop rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn, keyboardist PJ Morton, and bassist and keyboardist Sam Farrar.
1TYM1TYM (Korean: 원타임, pronounced as "One Time") was a four-member South Korean group. They were Teddy Park (also known as Park Hong-jun), Oh Jinhwan, Song Baekyoung, and Danny Im (also known as Im Taebin). HistoryIn the late 1990s, YG CEO Yang Hyun Suk had his trainees perform as a group named MF family which was named after an apparel brand called Majah Flavah! created by Sean of the Korean hiphop group Jinusean.
Boy bandA boy band is a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. South Korean boy bands usually also have designated rappers. Most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on stage.
YG EntertainmentYG Entertainment Inc. (Korean: YG 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established on 24 February 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.
AlbumAn album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), vinyl (record), or audio tape (like 8-track or cassette), or in digital format. The album was the dominant format or unit of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s through to the early 21st century, a period that has been described in the industry as the album era.
Korean idolAn idol (Korean: 아이돌; RR: aidol) is a type of entertainer who works in the field of Korean popular music (K-pop), either as a member of a group or as a solo act. They typically work for an entertainment agency that operates a highly managed star system that idols are produced by and debut under. Idols undergo extensive training in dance, vocal performance, and foreign language, and tend to represent a hybridized convergence of visuals, music, and fashion.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.