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.
G-DragonKwon Ji-yong (Korean: 권지용; born August 18, 1988), best known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "King of K-pop", he rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. Born in Seoul, he made his public debut at age six as part of the musical group Little Roo'ra.
Iris (South Korean TV series)Iris (Korean: 아이리스) is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-hee, Jung Joon-ho, Kim Seung-woo, Kim So-yeon and Choi Seung-hyun. The plot revolves around two best friends from the 707th Special Mission Group recruited into a secret South Korean black ops agency known as the National Security Service.
Turn It Up (T.O.P song)Music video"Turn It Up" on YouTube"Turn It Up" (Korean: 턴 잇 업) is a song recorded by the South Korean rapper T.O.P. It was released digitally on June 21, 2010, by YG Entertainment. The song was released as his first official single and was later included as bonus track on the albums: (2010), fourth live album of his group Big Bang and GD & TOP (2010), first studio album of his hip hop duo GD & TOP.
Doom DadaMusic video"Doom Dada" on YouTube"Doom Dada" (Korean: 둠 다다) is a song recorded by the South Korean rapper T.O.P, released as a single via YG Entertainment on November 15, 2013. It was written by T.O.P, who also composed the track with Choice37. Release"Doom Dada" was released digitally on November 15, 2013.
GD & TOP (album)GD&TOP is the debut album of South Korean hip-hop duo GD & TOP (G-Dragon and T.O.P), members of Big Bang. Released on December 24, 2010, the album marks the first official collaboration between the two artists. The duo promoted the album extensively, including a worldwide premiere showcase and numerous performances. Three singles were released for promotion: "High High", "Oh Yeah", and "Knock Out".
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.19-Nineteen19-Nineteen (Korean: 나의 19세; lit. "I'm 19 years old") is a 2009 South Korean-Japanese crime drama film starring T.O.P, Seungri, and Heo Yi-jae. The film follows three nineteen-year-olds, two boys and a girl, are accused of murder and forced to run away. Everyone, including their parents, believes they are guilty, but the experience strengthens their bond as they attempt to find the real killer and prove their innocence.
I Am Sam (TV series)I Am Sam (Korean: 아이엠샘) is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Yang Dong-geun, Park Min-young, Park Jun-gyu, Son Tae-young, and Choi Seung-hyun in his acting debut. It aired on KBS2 from August 6 to October 2, 2007, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST) for 16 episodes. Based on the Japanese manga series Kyōkasho ni Nai!
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.
Korean languageKorean is a Koreanic language native to Korea, which makes up the majority of the language's 81 million speakers. It is the official language of both North Korea and South Korea. In the south, the language is known as Hangugeo (South Korean: 한국어), and in the north, it is known as Chosŏnŏ (North Korean: 조선어). Since the turn of the 21st century, Korean popular culture has spread around the world through globalization and cultural exports.
Circle Digital ChartThe Circle Digital Chart, previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart, is the music industry standard record chart ranking the 200 most popular singles in South Korea. It provides rankings on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, which is based on an aggregate of streaming, downloads, and background music from major South Korean music platforms, as well as video ringback tone sales from the V Coloring app. It is a part of the Circle Chart, previously known as the Gaon Chart.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.