Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Seung-chan's Diary: 'Specky Guy' and Brave Hearts (120716) [PHOTOS]
I heard that specky guy (wearing spectacles) is popular in Japan now. I want to be a specky guy too so I'm wearing glasses. How is it? Suits me, right?
Today, while wearing a stylish suit, I went to interview the guest for Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke.
That person is Takei Emi-chan! She's the most loved actress by all men in Japan right now! She's much younger than me, but she surely has an aura I can't describe!
After I interviewed her, I got to know why she's popular. She's lively and her eyes shine^^ She also responded to all of my reckless jokes.
From now on, I support her in becoming an even better actress and I'm really looking forward to that! Emi-chan, I wish you all the best!!
But she.. she said she likes T.O.P.. Am I not good..
It can't be helped, don't have time, I'm sorry. (He's rhyming in Japanese: Shoga nai, Jikan ga nai, Moshi wake nai)
Also, there's this movie, Brave Hearts (Umizaru), that was released just recently. Miura Shouhei suggested it to me. I watched it and it was great!! I think Japanese movies are awesome too.
Everyone is really good at acting and the story is really great! I think Shouhei-kun appeared in a really good movie(^-^)/
Shouhei, good luck! Everyone, if you have time, please go watch Brave Hearts. Sakigake Banzuke show next week!
Today, while wearing a stylish suit, I went to interview the guest for Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke.
That person is Takei Emi-chan! She's the most loved actress by all men in Japan right now! She's much younger than me, but she surely has an aura I can't describe!
After I interviewed her, I got to know why she's popular. She's lively and her eyes shine^^ She also responded to all of my reckless jokes.
From now on, I support her in becoming an even better actress and I'm really looking forward to that! Emi-chan, I wish you all the best!!
But she.. she said she likes T.O.P.. Am I not good..
It can't be helped, don't have time, I'm sorry. (He's rhyming in Japanese: Shoga nai, Jikan ga nai, Moshi wake nai)
Also, there's this movie, Brave Hearts (Umizaru), that was released just recently. Miura Shouhei suggested it to me. I watched it and it was great!! I think Japanese movies are awesome too.
Everyone is really good at acting and the story is really great! I think Shouhei-kun appeared in a really good movie(^-^)/
Shouhei, good luck! Everyone, if you have time, please go watch Brave Hearts. Sakigake Banzuke show next week!
Big Bang @ Incheon Airport (120625) [FAN ACCOUNT]
My friend and I arrived at Incheon around 10 in the morning and we
were surprised to see BIGBANG there minus Seungri. They were flying to
Fukuoka on that day (22nd) for their Alive concert.
This fancam was taken by my friend. She fell down in front of GD and because she saw that he saw her, she said, "I'm fine, I'm fine." (My friend: Sooo embarrassing!)
I shouted to Taeyang, "Hello Taeyang, come to Australia!" (where I'm studying) and then he bowed. On the 25th, returning from Fukuoka, I walked next to TOP until he entered the van. While walking, he received some presents from fans. I didn't prepare anything so when he was already inside the van, I took my iPhone case out and placed it near the window. He suddenly opened the window and took the iPhone case and said, "Thank you!"
This fancam was taken by my friend. She fell down in front of GD and because she saw that he saw her, she said, "I'm fine, I'm fine." (My friend: Sooo embarrassing!)
I shouted to Taeyang, "Hello Taeyang, come to Australia!" (where I'm studying) and then he bowed. On the 25th, returning from Fukuoka, I walked next to TOP until he entered the van. While walking, he received some presents from fans. I didn't prepare anything so when he was already inside the van, I took my iPhone case out and placed it near the window. He suddenly opened the window and took the iPhone case and said, "Thank you!"
WGSN's Celebrity Style Analysis: G-Dragon (June 2012)
G-Dragon was featured last month in WSGN's Celebrity Style Files.
WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) is a research and news service used by brand names like H&M, Marks & Spencer, Topman and more to track the latest trends in the fashion industry worldwide.
The website's contents are exclusively for their clients only. Here's their article about G-Dragon: (sent by our reader Emma who has access to the site)
G-Dragon: Celebrity Style
by Ona Yoon and Sharon Tsang, WGSN, 01 June 2012
K-Pop fashion icon G-Dragon of boy band Big Bang, is starting to make waves internationally - look out for his heavily ripped denim and colorful biker jackets.
Kwon Ji-yong, better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is the leader of South Korea boy band, Big Bang. He is a recording artist, songwriter, producer and model. In recent years, he has become known as much for his look as his music and he is starting to make fashion waves internationally.
Big Bang
Big Bang debuted in 2006 and are known for their hip-pop music and energetic freestyle dancing. Like many pop stars, the band's five members have received plenty of attention based on their individual fashion styling. Unlike other K-Pop groups who adopt a uniform look, the members of Big Bang incorporate their individual styles into a single concept in a group format.
Key terms for the band include hi-top sneakers, brightly colored skinny jeans, leather trousers, bold jewelry and accessories. Big Bang's latest music video, Fantastic Baby, created a surreal feel with expressive styling, the use of hyper colours and dramatic hair and make-up.
G-Dragon: Magazine Editorial
G-Dragon's styling is theatrical and often features tribal references such as feathers and animal prints. Accents of black are key.
G-Dragon: Hair and make-up
His signature grooming looks is a defined brow and smokey eye make-up. Hair is often bleached and styled into huge quiffs. Otherwise, his hair is worn down and combed forward, with a straightened fringe.
G-Dragon: Accessories
G-Dragon's accessories are usually exaggerated and colorful. Hi-top sneakers, bold jewelry, hats and multiple badges are key to his look.
G-Dragon: Key Items
1. Ripped Denim
Heavily ripped and worn denim is one of G-Dragon's favorite looks on stage and in editorial shoots.
2. Leather Biker Jacket
Bold colored biker jackets in classic cuts are styled with loose T-shirts and skinny jeans or trousers.
3. Long-haired fur
G-Dragon plays with proportion by teaming voluminous jackets with skinny jeans. Black or white fur coats, gilets and pull-on sleeves complete his dramatic stage outfits.
Other styles featured:
Thanks to Emma for sending!
WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) is a research and news service used by brand names like H&M, Marks & Spencer, Topman and more to track the latest trends in the fashion industry worldwide.
The website's contents are exclusively for their clients only. Here's their article about G-Dragon: (sent by our reader Emma who has access to the site)
G-Dragon: Celebrity Style
by Ona Yoon and Sharon Tsang, WGSN, 01 June 2012
K-Pop fashion icon G-Dragon of boy band Big Bang, is starting to make waves internationally - look out for his heavily ripped denim and colorful biker jackets.
Kwon Ji-yong, better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is the leader of South Korea boy band, Big Bang. He is a recording artist, songwriter, producer and model. In recent years, he has become known as much for his look as his music and he is starting to make fashion waves internationally.
Big Bang
Big Bang debuted in 2006 and are known for their hip-pop music and energetic freestyle dancing. Like many pop stars, the band's five members have received plenty of attention based on their individual fashion styling. Unlike other K-Pop groups who adopt a uniform look, the members of Big Bang incorporate their individual styles into a single concept in a group format.
Key terms for the band include hi-top sneakers, brightly colored skinny jeans, leather trousers, bold jewelry and accessories. Big Bang's latest music video, Fantastic Baby, created a surreal feel with expressive styling, the use of hyper colours and dramatic hair and make-up.
G-Dragon: Magazine Editorial
G-Dragon's styling is theatrical and often features tribal references such as feathers and animal prints. Accents of black are key.
G-Dragon: Hair and make-up
His signature grooming looks is a defined brow and smokey eye make-up. Hair is often bleached and styled into huge quiffs. Otherwise, his hair is worn down and combed forward, with a straightened fringe.
G-Dragon: Accessories
G-Dragon's accessories are usually exaggerated and colorful. Hi-top sneakers, bold jewelry, hats and multiple badges are key to his look.
G-Dragon: Key Items
1. Ripped Denim
Heavily ripped and worn denim is one of G-Dragon's favorite looks on stage and in editorial shoots.
2. Leather Biker Jacket
Bold colored biker jackets in classic cuts are styled with loose T-shirts and skinny jeans or trousers.
3. Long-haired fur
G-Dragon plays with proportion by teaming voluminous jackets with skinny jeans. Black or white fur coats, gilets and pull-on sleeves complete his dramatic stage outfits.
Other styles featured:
Thanks to Emma for sending!
Idols’ original stage names evoke laughter among netizens
A list of idol groups and members and what could have become their official stage names is attracting much attention among Korean netizens.
Recently on an online community site, a posting was made with the title "Idols' Original Stage Names".
Included was a list of idol groups and members and their amusing, and some downright hilarious, stage names that they could have made famous.
Super Junior's Leeteuk was close to becoming Kang Soo, as it is close to his birth name, Park Jungsoo. Fellow member Shindong almost became Udon, while Kangin could have been Woongdam (gallbladder of a bear), and Kyuhyun Gwee-Hyun (distinguished person).
TVXQ was considered to be named Oh Jak Yook Boo (Internal Organs), while Big Bang almost was named Diamond. T.O.P was originally going to be named Mark, Daesung Big Castle, Seungri Sonic, and Taeyang Taekwon. (Taekwon was Taeyang's stage name during GDYB days.)
Wonder Girls were almost named LC (Ladies Club)- Sunye was going to be Sunny, Sohee IC, Yenny Silver, Sunmi Berry, and now 4minute member HyunA who used to promote with Wonder Girls was going to be Mint. The girls even had a song they recorded under these names, but the name of a popular documentary they filmed before their debut was titled Wonder Girls, and they went with that name.
Shinhwa member Jun Jin was going to be Lee Gi Go (which translates to "winning" in Korean), and Minwoo was going to be either Parang (Blue) or Taeyang.
Netizens who came across the information exploded into laughs as they wrote, "IC is truly hilarious", "I heard Diamond was G-Dragon's idea", "Lee Min Woo could have been Taeyang!" and more.
Seungri with trainees of Avex Academy in Osaka (120717) [PHOTOS]
Source: Avex Academy
Seungri also visited the trainees from the Fukuoka branch when he filmed a show there. Photos were posted here.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Sense Magazine: “Seungri visited the office!” (120710) [PHOTO]
From Sense Magazine’s Ameblo:
V.I of the popular group BIGBANG visited the office!
He told us, “SENSE is an incredibly famous magazine. I really love it!”
But he didn’t seem to be too happy saying it (laugh)
Nah, we’re just kidding. We’re absolute grateful for that.
The full details will be in the August issue
Everyone, please look forward to it.
Translated by: @arcobaleno/kenkajoutou@tumblr
Seungri’s Me2day update (120719) [PHOTO/ME2DAY]
I’m
walking around and greeting through Japan’s local broadcastings . ^^
It’s very fun to meet fans living in country that we couldn’t visit
before because our promotions were too short. My surprised look was take
cuz Nagoya broadcasting prepared big food up to our name, Bigbang.
Anyone who wants to eat together?^^
Tags: Nagoya – Fukuoka – Sendai – Osaka – Kobe – Tokyo
Source: me2day.com/viofbb
Translated by: @luekim
Big Bang’s Seungri to Guest on “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki” [NEWS]
The program is Yomiuri TV’s revival of the show “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki” after being off air for 24 years, and will be a regular program starting in July. On July 25th, the show will have a public recording (with paid admission) at the Nanba Grand Kagetsu hall, with V.I participating as a guest. Among all the members of BIG BANG, V.I has charmed audiences with his proficiency in Japanese. This is his first time appearing in a comedy show.
“I’m happy to be able to appear in Yoshimoto’s Passion Comedy. I’m not a comedian but I take delight in making other people laugh, and I think that holds the same meaning as being able to do a comedian’s job to me. My appearance on the show isn’t just for myself but also for all of BIG BANG. For us to become friends with more and more people in Japan, we will continue to work hard for the sake of that.” V.I said with enthusiasm, regarding his participation in the comedy show.
How will the out of this world collaboration with Yoshimoto and BIG BANG unfold?! Tune in and watch V.I’s appearance on the July 29th episode of “Yoshimoto’s Passion Comedy”, starting at 4:30pm (JST) on Kansai television.
Seungri with KBC Duomo Staff in Fukuoka [PHOTOS]
Seungri with the staff of KBC Japan’s Duomo. The show will air on July 17, 12:15 AM (Japan time).
Source: http://www.o-kubon.tv/mico/
Source: http://www.o-kubon.tv/mico/
Big Bang, Cha Seungwon, Ha Jiwon and more in Psy’s new album teaser [VIDEO]
From a 2-year break, Psy is finally coming back with his 6th album ‘Psy’s Best Sixth’. After releasing two teasers, the singer unveiled the third video teaser for his upcoming title track, “Gangnam Style”.
The third teaser features various artists including 2NE1, Big Bang, T-ara, Jung Hyung Don, Ha Ji Won, Cha Seung Won and more.
“Gangnam Style” is composed solely by Psy himself from lyrics to choreography. The song is characterized by its strongly addictive beats and lyrics, and is thus certain to penetrate the foundations of modern philosophy.
Seungri’s Diary on Josei 7 Magazine (Volume 1)
Japanese magazine Josei 7 is publishing a weekly diary series featuring Seungri called “Maknae’s Diary”. (Note: This is different from his regular diary updates on Big Bang’s Japanese mobile site.)
Here is the translation of the first volume:
Hello! I’m Seungri from BIGBANG.
Honestly, I think BIGBANG has this cool image. To make you more familiar with it, I’m going to work hard on promoting. The members, however, are really worried about me. (Laugh) GD said many times, “are you really going to be alright?”
Oh, yesterday, I rented a room to live alone. I went to real estate agents with my manager to look around. I thought… it’s going be at Setagaya (a residential area), but my manager said, “at least choose something in the city center!” This is so it will be easy to pick me up by car.
Also, so it’s near the fun places. SOL said to me, “you want to stay in Japan because you want to play, right?” Yeah… I got that feeling (to play around).
To make sure I’m not playing around, my manager gave me a lot of work. So, I don’t really have free time. Like today, I had to do 9 interviews and photo shoots. Isn’t that terrible?
I can’t even do a housewarming! And from room, I can’t see Tokyo Tower or Skytree.. I’ll tell more about my room next time. Please look forward to it.
Translated by marthapido@twitter
Photo credit to viholic_jp@twitter
Here is the translation of the first volume:
Hello! I’m Seungri from BIGBANG.
Honestly, I think BIGBANG has this cool image. To make you more familiar with it, I’m going to work hard on promoting. The members, however, are really worried about me. (Laugh) GD said many times, “are you really going to be alright?”
Oh, yesterday, I rented a room to live alone. I went to real estate agents with my manager to look around. I thought… it’s going be at Setagaya (a residential area), but my manager said, “at least choose something in the city center!” This is so it will be easy to pick me up by car.
Also, so it’s near the fun places. SOL said to me, “you want to stay in Japan because you want to play, right?” Yeah… I got that feeling (to play around).
To make sure I’m not playing around, my manager gave me a lot of work. So, I don’t really have free time. Like today, I had to do 9 interviews and photo shoots. Isn’t that terrible?
I can’t even do a housewarming! And from room, I can’t see Tokyo Tower or Skytree.. I’ll tell more about my room next time. Please look forward to it.
Translated by marthapido@twitter
Photo credit to viholic_jp@twitter
Seungri after “Arakashi” Filming in Sendai (120714) [PHOTOS]
Video of the show will be posted once available.
Sources: @mooonaaa21 and @1313g_ri
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