Date: July 9, 2009

On June 25th, more than 2000 people tried to fit inside a 400 person venue for Big Bang's "My Heaven Event." This time around they got smart and held it outside at Yoyogi Park, and the turnout was even bigger this time around. More than 8000 fans attended Big Bang's Live Event at Yoyogi Park in Japan. Anyone who displayed their Japanese singles of either "My Heaven" or "Gara Gara Go" were allowed free entrance to the event.

Even though the weather wasn't cooperating with a lot of rain, fans still stood by patiently waiting to see Big Bang perform. Big Bang performed a total of 4 songs including both "My Heaven" and "Gara Gara Go." They also announced they will be releasing a new Japanese full album on August 19th titled "BIG BANG", which shares the same date as their official debut at the YG Family concert, held on August 19, 2006 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park. Big Bang also stated that they will be releasing a "Best of 2006-2009" compilation album which will include all their past hits.

Looks like Big Bang is starting to do Big Things in Japan, they're slowly getting more popular in Japan. Check out the video and photos below:

Source credit: allkpop.com

Date: July 8, 2009

The Korean version of Big Bang’s 2nd Japanese single ‘Gara Gara GO’ has been released today, 8 months after their last released songs.

All these while, they have been releasing various CM songs like ‘Stylish’, ‘Lollipop’ and ‘So Fresh So Cool’.

Although the song is said to be the Korean version, there are also English and Japanese language lyrics included in the song. A MV for the Korean version of the song is also released today. Watch and listen under the cut.

Source Credit: Sookyeong @ Wordpress

Date: July 8, 2009

Big Bang released their "Gara Gara Go" Japanese single today and it debuted at Number 3 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart with a sales figure of 10,889 units. This is an improvement over their debut at number 4 with "My Heaven" two weeks ago. Even though they still have a long way to go, it's still pretty impressive. Congratulations to Big Bang.

Credit: allkpop.com

Date: July 7, 2009

With much delight, I'm happy to inform Big Bang fans everywhere that the boys have finally released their latest single album for Gara Gara Go! The single album is filled with a whole 3 tracks, but I'm sure that won't discourage anybody. What is discouraging, at least for me, was that one of the tracks happened to be "Stylish", and it's not even in Japanese. Did anyone else wonder why this song made the list? Oh well, can't complain, I suppose. All the songs are very upbeat and dance inducing tracks that are bound to please.

The tracklist goes as follows:

1. Gara Gara Go!
2. Top of the World
3. Stylish

Source: allkpop.com

Date: July 7, 2009

Big Bang DaeSung will not participate for the filming of Family Outing due to Big Bang’s promotional activities going on in Japan.

He did not participate in the filming for the upcoming episode of Family Outing which will take place for 2 days and 1 night from 6th July as he had to be with Big Bang for their Japanese promotions.

DaeSung’s representative said, “Because of the Japanese schedule, DaeSung had to give filming for Family Outing this time a go. DaeSung has also found it a shame that he could not join the rest of the filming of Family Outing. He is also sorry for TV viewers who are waiting.”

Meanwhile, Big Bang will release their 2nd Japanese single ‘Gara Gara Go’ on 8th July.

Source Credit: Sookyeong @ Wordpress

Date: July 5, 2009

For Big Bang's latest single 'Gara Gara Go' the boys worked with Shaun Evaristo for their choreography. In his most recent blog entry, Shaun has been nothing but full of praise for the boys.

Shaun who has also worked with 2NE1, described the boys as the 'definition of professional'. Shaun also revealed that Big Bang only had two sessions with him before flying back to Korea. While the choreography that is shown in the MV isn't exactly the same as the one he gave the boys, Shaun describes 'how the fellas always put their own flavor into the moves'. Lastly, he complimented the production of the MV by saying 'The MV has good color, good lighting and good editing. I love the girl choreography too, it adds the robotic feel which kinda makes it futuristic. The MV is full of life which matches their characters'.

For a group to have only two sessions with a choreographer, and to produce a MV of that standard reflects highly on the great talent of the Big Bang boys. 'Gara Gara Go' will be officially released on the 8th of July.

Source: allkpop.com

Date: July 5, 2009

We all know about JYP's mission to make the Wonder Girls American debut a blinding success and they are now the opening acts for all but 2 of Jonas Brothers concert tour stops until the end of 2009. That effectively means no Korean albums in 2009 for Korean Wonderfuls. The same goes for Big Bang's VIPs when it was announced recently that there were no plans for a 2009 Korean album as well.

YG Entertainment's CEO, Yang Hyun Suk revealed recently that Big Bang's leader and fashionista, G-Dragon will be releasing his 1st mini-album on 18th August, coincidentally his 21st birthday. This will be followed by Tae Yang whose 2nd mini-album will be out around September - October. Daesung will also be releasing his own mini-album at the end of the year, and it was stressed that it will not be another trot album. The other 2, T.O.P and Seung Ri will be busy with their respective filming commitments.

Big Bang are currently still united though but not in Korea, promoting in Japan which started in June and will end in July. Thereafter, the individual Big Bang members will disperse to pursue their own projects. Yang Hyun Suk said, "Many are hoping to see another Big Bang album this year. But because of their Japan promotions and subsequent solo projects thereafter, it's not possible for them to do so. We hope that the fans will understand and continue to show their support for their solo projects."

Source Credit: allkpop.com

Date: July 4, 2009

Big Bang’s 2nd Japanese single ‘Gara Gara GO!!’ will be released in Korea as well.
On Big Bang’s side, on the 3rd they revealed, “Big Bang’s 2nd Japanese single, “Gara Gara GO!!” will be released on the coming 8th there. The ‘Gara Gara GO!!” that will be released in Japan is made up of Japanese and English.”

They also said, “Matching with Japan, Big Bang is set to reveal “Gara Gara GO!!’ in Korea as well, but the version that will be released in Korea will have Korean lyrics in it as well. In other words, the “Gara Gara GO!!” to be released in Korea will be a song that has Korean, English, and Japanese all in one song.

Meanwhile, Big Bang released their Japanese debut single “My Heaven” last month, on the 24th, and on the release date, Big Bang took 4th on Japan’s greatest album sales chart Oricon’s daily single chart. Also, ‘My Heaven’ took 3rd for three days straight from June 25th to June 27th. On June 28th, it took 2nd, which in itself is a great deal. They are receiving attention from Japan’s large-scale music markets.

On the release date of “Gara Gara GO!!,” Big Bang will have a large-scale showcase at the Tokyo Yoyogi Public Park’s outdoor concert hall.

Credit: Starnews
Translation: bbjet@ygworld.net

Date: July 2, 2009

Korea Gallop did an investigation on Koreans from all ages recently and found out the top 10 favourite singers for Koreans for the year 2009.

And the top favourite singer went to trot singer Jang Yoon Jeong with 7.4% of votes and group Big Bang is at #2 on the ranking with 6.8% of votes.

Source Credit: Sookyeong @ Wordpress

Date: July 2, 2009

Big Bang leader GDragon will release his first solo album on 18th August on his 21st birthday.

Yang Hyun Seok revealed that on Mnet ‘2NE1 TV’ aired on 2nd July. And on a phone interview with YG on 2nd July, They revealed, “We will have to look into the situation more carefully.”

GDragon’s solo album was pushed back from the initial release date in April because of his slight depression due to great workload he was handling that time. Hence he will be the 4th one from the group after TaeYang, DaeSung and SeungRi to go on his solo activities.

And GDragon is the 2nd member from the group to have his solo album. There are also plans for DaeSung to release a non-trot solo album later this year, and there are also plans TaeYang’s 2nd solo album.

Source Credit: Sookyeong @ Wordpress