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'''Big Bang''' ([[Korean language|Korean]]: 빅뱅, [[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ビッグバン), commonly stylized as '''BIGBANG ''', is a [[South Korean]] [[hip-hop]] [[boy band]]. The group's formation was chronicled on the television series ''Big Bang Documentary'', from July to August 2006. The show was also aired online on GomTV and on MTV Korea.<ref name="Big Bang">{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Big Bang| date=| publisher= | url = http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896| work= KBS World| pages = | accessdate = 15 January 2010 }}</ref> Initially a six-member group, one member dropped out during the airing of the show before the official debut<ref name="'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= '준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고| date=7 July 2006| publisher= | url =http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm| work= Sports Chosun| pages = | accessdate = 15 January 2010 }}</ref> leading to their current line-up of [[G-Dragon]], [[T.O.P (entertainer) |T.O.P]], [[Taeyang]],[[Daesung]] and [[Seungri]].
'''Big Bang''' ([[Korean language|Korean]]: 빅뱅, [[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ビッグバン), commonly stylized as '''BIGBANG ''', is a [[South Korean]] [[hip-hop]] [[boy band]]. The group's formation was chronicled on the television series ''Big Bang Documentary'', from July to August 2006. The show was also aired online on GomTV and on MTV Korea.<ref name="Big Bang">{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Big Bang| date=| publisher= | url = http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896| work= KBS World| pages = | accessdate = 15 January 2010 }}</ref> Initially a six-member group, one member dropped out during the airing of the show before the official debut<ref name="'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= '준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고| date=7 July 2006| publisher= | url =http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm| work= Sports Chosun| pages = | accessdate = 15 January 2010 }}</ref> leading to their current line-up of [[G-Dragon]], [[T.O.P (entertainer) |T.O.P]], [[Taeyang]], [[Daesung]] and [[Seungri]].


Signed to [[YG Entertainment]], Big Bang went on to release successful singles and [[Extended play|EPs]]. Their first release, the EP [[Always (Big Bang album)|Always]] (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" ([[Korean language|Korean]]: 거짓말; [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Geojinmal''). Their follow-up EPs ''[[Hot Issue (EP)|Hot Issue]]'' and ''[[Stand Up (Big Bang album)|Stand Up]]'' were similarly successful.<ref name="Big Bang Will Knock on Japan"> {{cite news | first= Sang-hee | last= Han| coauthors= | title= Big Bang Will Knock on Japan| date=3 January 2008| publisher= | url =http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/special_view.asp?newsIdx=16685&categoryCode=178| work= The Korean Times| pages = | accessdate = 27 January 2008 }}</ref> After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from the [[M.net Asian Music Awards|M.net KM Music Festival]] and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their material would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "[[My Heaven (Big Bang song)|My Heaven]]".
Signed to [[YG Entertainment]], Big Bang went on to release successful singles and [[Extended play|EPs]]. Their first release, the EP [[Always (Big Bang album)|Always]] (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" ([[Korean language|Korean]]: 거짓말; [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Geojinmal''). Their follow-up EPs ''[[Hot Issue (EP)|Hot Issue]]'' and ''[[Stand Up (Big Bang album)|Stand Up]]'' were similarly successful.<ref name="Big Bang Will Knock on Japan"> {{cite news | first= Sang-hee | last= Han| coauthors= | title= Big Bang Will Knock on Japan| date=3 January 2008| publisher= | url =http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/special_view.asp?newsIdx=16685&categoryCode=178| work= The Korean Times| pages = | accessdate = 27 January 2008 }}</ref> After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from the [[M.net Asian Music Awards|M.net KM Music Festival]] and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their material would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "[[My Heaven (Big Bang song)|My Heaven]]".
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Big Bang influenced the creation of the Chinese boy band OkBang, who were described as having "many similarities to Big Bang in terms of musical style, wardrobe and hairstyles".<ref name="Copycat of Big Bang Surfaces in China">{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Copycat of Big Bang Surfaces in China| date= 20 December 2009| publisher= | url = http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/12/135_57613.html| work= [[Korea Times]]| pages = | accessdate = 1 February 2010 | language =}}</ref> In 2010, the group's ''Big Show'' concert was chosen by the South Korean Touristic Committee for their ''Visit Korea from 2010—2012'' campaign, stating that they will "have a big economic impact on the country".<ref name="빅뱅 빅쇼, 한국관광산업 살찌운다 (Big Bang’s “Big Show” Concert will improve Korea’s Tourism)">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= 빅뱅 빅쇼, 한국관광산업 살찌운다 (Big Bang’s “Big Show” Concert will improve Korea’s Tourism)| date= 27 January 2010| publisher= | url = http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=003&aid=0003062222| work= Naver| pages = | accessdate = 3 February 2010 | language =}}</ref>
Big Bang influenced the creation of the Chinese boy band OkBang, who were described as having "many similarities to Big Bang in terms of musical style, wardrobe and hairstyles".<ref name="Copycat of Big Bang Surfaces in China">{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Copycat of Big Bang Surfaces in China| date= 20 December 2009| publisher= | url = http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/12/135_57613.html| work= [[Korea Times]]| pages = | accessdate = 1 February 2010 | language =}}</ref> In 2010, the group's ''Big Show'' concert was chosen by the South Korean Touristic Committee for their ''Visit Korea from 2010—2012'' campaign, stating that they will "have a big economic impact on the country".<ref name="빅뱅 빅쇼, 한국관광산업 살찌운다 (Big Bang’s “Big Show” Concert will improve Korea’s Tourism)">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= 빅뱅 빅쇼, 한국관광산업 살찌운다 (Big Bang’s “Big Show” Concert will improve Korea’s Tourism)| date= 27 January 2010| publisher= | url = http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=003&aid=0003062222| work= Naver| pages = | accessdate = 3 February 2010 | language =}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
* [[List of awards received by Big Bang]]


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

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This article is about the band. For other uses, see Big Bang (disambiguation).
BigBang

Big Bang (Korean: 빅뱅, Japanese: ビッグバン), commonly stylized as BIGBANG , is a South Korean hip-hop boy band. The group's formation was chronicled on the television series Big Bang Documentary, from July to August 2006. The show was also aired online on GomTV and on MTV Korea.[1] Initially a six-member group, one member dropped out during the airing of the show before the official debut[2] leading to their current line-up of G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri.

Signed to YG Entertainment, Big Bang went on to release successful singles and EPs. Their first release, the EP Always (2007), spawned the number-one single "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojinmal). Their follow-up EPs Hot Issue and Stand Up were similarly successful.[3] After they received the "Artist of the Year" award from the M.net KM Music Festival and the Seoul Gayo Daesang Award, the group expanded their activities into Japan, releasing mini-albums and airplay singles. Their material would not receive major promotion until the following year with the release of their first physical Japanese single, "My Heaven".

By the end of 2009, Big Bang became the most searched artist in South Korea.[4] They also became the first foreign group in Japan to receive the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award for "Best Newcomer", and the first from Korea to receive the Japan Records award.[5] In recent years, the members have branched out to do solo activities: Taeyang and G-Dragon have released solo materials while T.O.P, Daesung and Seungri have started acting.

History

2005–2006: Formation and early works

Before the group's debut, several members already had exposure in the entertainment industry. Leader G-Dragon and lead vocalist Taeyang, signed with YG Entertainment since they were both thirteen years old, were known as GD and YB.[2] T.O.P was an underground rapper[6] under the stage name T.E.M.P.O. Big Bang made their debut on August 19, 2006 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park during the YG Family concert.[7]

Following the performance, the group's first single, "Bigbang", was released. It contained the songs "We Belong Together," "A Fool's Only Tears" (Korean: 눈물뿐인 바보; Revised Romanization: Nunmulppunin Babo), and "This Love", a cover of the American rock band Maroon 5 song.[1] The single debuted with over 17,000 copies sold in the month of August[8] and later went on to sell nearly 40,000 copies.[9] The second single, "BigBang Is V.I.P", was released in September, selling 21,000 copies that month,[10] and eventually topping 32,000 copies sold.[9] The last single, "Bigbang 03", followed, with final sales nearing 40,000 copies.[9] At the end of December 2006, Big Bang held their first concert, The Real. The following month, their debut album, Since 2007, was released, selling 48,009 copies by the end of February 2007.[9]

2007–2008: Breakthrough success

On February 8, 2007, Big Bang released their live concert album, The First / Real Live Concert, which sold 30,000 copies by the end of the year.[11] The group also began their Want You tour, visiting five cities: Incheon, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju and Busan.[12]

"Lies" (2007)
Big Bang took a new direction with the release of their song "Lies" by incorporating electronic music into their style. The song eventually became their break-out hit.
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Their first mini-album, Always, was also released in 2007, and marked several changes for the group. Taking more control over their music, G-Dragon began writing lyrics and creating compositions.[13] The mini-album also saw the introduction of electronic music for Big Bang. Receptions were fairly positive, most notably in regards to the song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojinmal).[14] Released as the lead single, it became their first #1 hit. Their second mini album, Hot Issue, released that same year, was also fairly successful: the lead-single, "Last Farewell", (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) topped various charts, including the Juke-On's chart for eight consecutive weeks.[15] It also won the "Song of the Month Digital Music Award" from Cyworld. Tickets for their Big Bang Is Great concert were also reportedly sold out in 10 minutes.[16]

Near the end of 2007, it was reported that members of the band were hospitalized from over-performing and exhaustion,[17] halting their promotional activities. Reports were later released that Big Bang's albums and singles were in high demand, causing the record company to reprint and repackage them for re-release.[18] Riding on the success of their mini-album, the group collected numerous awards towards the end of the year, including "Best Male Group" and "Song Of The Year" from the 2007 M.NET/KM Music Festival.[19] They later received the "Artist of the Year" award from the 17th Seoul Music Awards.[20]

As 2007 came to a close, Big Bang ventured overseas to Japan. Their first Japanese EP, For the World, released in early 2008,[21] charted at #10 on the Oricon chart with little promotion.[22] The group also held a concert at the JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City. Their second Japanese mini album, With U, drew criticism for the group when its lead single of the same name was compared to singer Joe's song, "Ride Wit U", from his album, And Then....[23]

"Day by Day" (2008)
"Day by Day", which continued the group's experimentation with electronic, went on to become one of their strongest singles, topping the charts for six consecutive weeks.[24]
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Big Bang returned to Korea after promotions in Japan ended. Although group activities were delayed due to solo projects, their third mini-album of 2008, Stand Up, was released. Featuring Daishi Dance and the Korean rock-band No Brain for several songs, Stand Up exceeded the 100,000 mark in sales. "Day By Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru), the lead single, topped several online charts and held the #1 position for six consecutive weeks.[24] Following the lead single's success, other songs also charted within the Top 20, with "Heaven" reaching #2, "Oh My Friend" hitting #9, "A Good Man" at #12, and "Lady" peaking at #16 — a total of five songs in the Top 20 for the group.[25]

During the release of their Korean materials, Big Bang released the Japanese song, "Number 1", from their album of the same name, performing the song on Japanese radio programs and TV shows; the album peaked at No.3 on the Japan's Oricon daily album chart. Their Korean follow-up album, Remember, also released in 2008, yielded the #1 single, "Sunset Glow" (Korean: 붉은노을; Revised Romanization: Byulkeun Noeul). Its second single, "Strong Baby", Seungri's solo track, did not perform as well. Shortly after, Big Bang received their second "Artist of the Year" award from the 2008 M.NET KM Music Festival award ceremony.[26] At the end of 2008, it was reported that Big Bang earned a total of ₩36 billion (USD$ 24.5 million).[27]

2009–present: Branching out

With the group on break in early 2009, the members pursued solo activities. They later reunited to collaborate with their label's new girl group 2NE1, who had been dubbed "The Female Big Bang",[28] for the song "Lollipop". A music video was also filmed for promotion. Initially used to promote a cell phone, "Lollipop" reached the #1 spot on various online charts.[29]

Their first self-titled first full-length Japanese album was released under Universal Music in August 2009 and was promoted with two singles: "My Heaven" and "Gara Gara Go!!" (ガラガラ GO!!).[30][31] "My Heaven", a Japanese translation of their Korean single, "Heaven", (Korean: 천국; Revised Romanization: Cheonguk) from Stand Up, was composed by Japanese composer Daishi Dance,[12] and debuted at #3 on the Oricon Chart.[32] "Gara Gara Go!" charted at #5.[32] The album itself peaked at #3.[32]

After their return to Korea, the members went back to their solo activities. On August 18, G-Dragon released his debut album, Heartbreaker, alongside several singles, including its title track.[33] Taeyang released two digital singles, "Where U At?" and "Wedding Dress", to promote his second album, which is planned for release in 2010.[34] T.O.P joined the cast of the Korean thriller drama Iris.[35] They later reunited to record the song "Koe o Kikasete" (をきかせて, Let Me Hear Your Voice) for the Japanese drama Ohitorisama (おひとりさま, One Person).[12][36][37] The song was later released as a single, peaking at #4.[38].

For several days in January of 2010, Big Bang performed their 2010 Big Bang Concert Big Show[39] in the Seoul Olympic Stadium.[40] The following month, they embarked on their Electric Love tour in Japan.[41] The group returned in February, with the release of "Lollipop Pt.2", the follow-up to their single, "Lollipop", with 2NE1. The song was used to coincide with promotions for LG Cyon's Lollipop phone.[42] and also reached number one on digital charts.[43] Following on, they received the 'Best 5 New Artists' award from the 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards.[44]

A new album is scheduled for release this summer.[41] While the group is on hiatus, T.O.P, Daesung, and Seungri will be working on solo projects,[45] while Taeyang will be continuing promotions for his album.[46]

Artistry and influences

Throughout their career, Big Bang has received both praise and criticism. Time magazine described them as one of the "most promising" South Korean acts to venture into Japan,[12] while the Korea Times called them "the icons of Korean pop [music]".[47] Bill Lamb of About.com also list them as one of the "top 10 Asian boy bands".[48] Their contribution to their solo material early in their career, most notably by G-Dragon, has garnered praise, with singer Baek Jiyoung stating that she "like[s] idol singers if they are like Big Bang".[49] The group has received criticism for plagiarism: their song "With U" was deemed to sound similar to Joe's "Ride Wit U" from his album, And Then....[23]

Musical styles

During the early days of their career, Big Bang's music was predominately hip hop, although they incorporated R&B songs into their albums as well. A writer for Yahoo! Japan once compared their hip-hop materials to that of American hip-hop artists such as the Black-Eyed Peas, stating that their material included "catchy vocals, [...] rap and characters".[50] Always was noted for its change of musical styles from their previous efforts, with the group experimenting with electronic music and setting it as the new music trend in Korea.[51] G-Dragon later stated that they hoped "to reach even more fans" with the new direction.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). In 2008, they recorded "Oh My Friend", a rock-based song, with the Korean rock-band No Brain.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). In an interview, the group also expressed interests in covering the music genre Trot.[52]

"Oh My Friend" (2008)
Although their roots are tied with hip-hop music, Big Bang recorded the rock based song "Oh My Friend" with the rock group No Brain.
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Members of the band have branched out to other styles for solo projects. Taeyang's mini-album, Hot, was mainly a collection of R&B songs, with the singer stating that the genre was his "main focus".[53] Daesung's first digital single, "Look at Me, GwiSun" (Korean: 날 봐, 귀순), was a trot song, which drew criticisms due to Big Bang's image as "hip-hop artists".[54] For his debut album, Heartbreaker, G-Dragon incorporated a mix of dance, hip-hop, and R&B songs.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Big Bang has been called "rich in variety" for their fans.[50]

Following the release of Always, G-Dragon began involving himself with the production of the group's materials,[55] penning the lyrics and composing the songs "Lie", "Last Farewell", and "Day By Day". His involvement was praised by the Korea Times, who described him as a "genius singer-songwriter".[47] G-Dragon himself described the group as "an idol group not born of talent but through effort".[56] A writer for Yahoo! Japan complimented the group for their involvement in their work, stating that "perhaps by [each of the members'] contributing to their own materials, not only do they become in sync with one another, but each person's personality stands out."[50]

Dance style

Big Bang is choreographed by choreographer Shaun Evaristo and Lyle Beniga,Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). although Seungri has been noted to have choreographed some of the dance moves for their song "Day by Day".[57] While they once relied heavily on street dancing for their moves, Big Bang have made a transition towards more choreography. Their dance moves have been widely copied and covered. One of the moves, which incorporates the group lifting their shirts to expose their abdomens, quickly gained popularity online and became one of the top searches and widely copied dance moves on the internet.[58]

Image and cultural impact

File:Big Bang mnet 2008 award.jpg
Big Bang at the 2008 Mnet Music Award.
Left to right: Seungri, G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, Daesung

Big Bang's influence extends beyond the music industry, shaping major trends in the fashion industry.[3] Dubbed as "Big Bang fashion", their style has gained a following throughout Asia.[6] The group first adopted the "hip-hop" image concept for their debut. The release of Always was accompanied by a change in image, with the group leaning towards a more preppy-punk style, including skinny jeans with Converse or high-top sneakers. Taeyang also traded his cornrows for a faux hawk.[59] While the group is marketed as a "teen idol group", the release of Stand Up portrayed the members as having a "more mature appearance",[60] with the band stating that they wished to make the transition from "boys to men".[61] Seen wearing brands such as Bape, 10 deep, Louis Vuitton, and Phenomenon, Big Bang also wear custom printed hoodies for many of their performances and music videos.[6] They were also credited for bringing back "old school" fashion into the mainstream, such as Nike and Reebok high-top shoes.[62] Described as the "most fashionable" one in the group,[63] G-Dragon is known to sport triangular scarves that were later nicknamed "Big Bang scarves".[6] T.O.P also gained a following for wearing sunglasses during performances.[6]

Their styles later became popular on internet fashion portals.[64] Big Bang have been endorsing Fila products since 2006,[65] as well as the Korean online FPS video game Sudden Attack. The group also released their own fragrance, "BB Bud's My First Fragrance" (Korean: 나의 첫번째 향기), in early 2007.[66] In 2009, they released the book Shouting to the World, where the members wrote about the difficulties in their career. The book became a best-seller in South Korea.[56][67]

Big Bang influenced the creation of the Chinese boy band OkBang, who were described as having "many similarities to Big Bang in terms of musical style, wardrobe and hairstyles".[68] In 2010, the group's Big Show concert was chosen by the South Korean Touristic Committee for their Visit Korea from 2010—2012 campaign, stating that they will "have a big economic impact on the country".[69]

Discography

Main article: Big Bang discography

Studio albums

Concerts and tours

See also

References

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Seoul Gayo Daesang Award for Daesang
2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by M.NET KM Music Festival - Artist of the Year (Daesang)
2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
SG Wannabe with Partner for Life
 M.NET KM Music Festival - Song of the Year (Daesang)
2007, with Lies (거짓말) 		Succeeded by
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