Неожиданное рядом: до того, как попасть в 2002 году под крыло YG, G-Dragon 5(!!!) лет обучался в рядах SM Ent. (??)(для самых несведущих, это агентство, которому сейчас принадлежат DBSK, BoA, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, TRAX, f(x) и др.)
Краткий пересказ предыстории..Началось все в далекие годы, когда GD был частью проекта "Kiddy Roora". Менеджеры заметили его на передаче MBC's "Bbo Bbo Bbo", где GD демонстрировал свои танцевальные способности. Дети из Kiddy Roora участвовали в концертном туре и промоушене песни "'An Angel Without Wings", появляясь вместе с настоящей группой Roora. Однако, скоро группа прекратило свое существование, как и ее мини-копия. GD остался без "работы" и продолжил жить как и любой нормальный 8милетний ребенок. А потом ему довелось победить на танцевальном соревнование, где ведущим была глава SM Ent., Lee Soo Man. В те времена компания не была еще на столько крупной, тренировки были не ежедневными, а ежемесячными (а иногда и реже). Ребенка с невыдающейся внешностью и таким же голосом никто особо не замечал. В это время набирали свою популярность H.O.T., а SES/BoA/Shinhwa проходили обучение. GD: Я сидел на коленях у участников группы Shinhwa, играл с ними, но они, вероятно, этого уже не помнят. (смеется) Ну а уже после, в январе 2001, случился его дебют на DaeHanMinGook Hip Hop Flex, где в сборном альбоме он участвовал как рэппер. (с) более подробна статья на англ.
Похоже, у GD были все шансы стать 5ым-с-краю танцором в SJ))) Хорошо, то он ушел из SM.
GD сделал небольшое заявление, рассказал о том, что думает/чувствует в связи с последними событиями:
GDragon had many labels in the past, some good and some bad. Big Bang’s leader. The youngest boy who was participating in HipHop albums by the age of 13. One of the top 8 composers that shined in 2008. Placing first in all possible music charts with his solo album. 2009’s greatest selling record. Plagiarism issues. Known for interesting fashion. And the most recent one, concert issues.
There had been a set of associated words with GDragon. However, he was the boy that went on along his way without any rest in the music world, but there will always be the critics commenting on his actions. Through an interview, we learned about what kind of a path he kept on going from that one little boy to a star that is loved by many people.
People who are close to GDragon say that he is “very detailed and trustworthy.” So detailed that he would check daily on every single detail of his album and watch the concert stage from the 3rd floor to make sure that his fans wouldn’t miss out on a thing. A person like that was slammed down on his first concert. It was all because of the sexy performance he displayed during his own song, ‘Breathe.’ ........ GDragon stated, “I believe that since I am a singer for the public, I know that it is right for the public to judge me. No matter what I was trying to show, it was my fault if it [the concert] was disturbing and high level. I was only trying to show a stronger appearance because it wasn’t a public show, but a concert performance. I’m really sad that the response was different from what I expected.” While he was preparing his first concert, he was excited. Since the age of 13 entering YG Entertainment, this was the stage he was dreaming about for 10 years. He pondered on the videos to show, and explored each section of the audience seats to view how the stage would look from there. Big Bang’s stages also made him excited, but this solo concert that had his own name on it as a single singer meant the world to him.
“Seriously, I don’t know even remember how hard I rose up to this level for my solo concert. I might be saying this because I’m still young, but really when this concert ended, I really thought to myself, ‘I would want nothing else more.’” But, when I turned on the internet the next day, my heart crashed to see only the parts of concert torn apart with the issues.” He confessed that he faced sadness as a singer when he realized that the performances that he worked hard on was torn apart and that one cut represented his whole concert. Was it to much for him to show different sides of him to the audience that couldn’t easily access the concert?
“Instead of tears, fake laugh came out as I thought, ‘will I be cursed so that anywhere I go, I get bashed at?’” I didn’t want it to go this far. I just wanted to show my fans the different sides. In the performances I showed cute sides, and handsome sides, but why did it only get cut into this part? All the news paper articles had that strong word in them, and I was embrassed and sad that my parents might see these articles that only had one side to them.” He added on, “My thinking was short. However I just wish that people wouldn’t criticise me just for that one section. The song ‘Breathe’ in general is about not wanting to wake up from a dream because my ideal woman appears in them. Because of those lyrics I had a bed on stage and showed that I was searching my dreams. But the final product the public saw was, ”sex demonstration.” I was shocked and thought, ‘I’m not this, but I guess this is how I look to the people,’ realizing it then.”
He finally added, “Whether I get praised at, or slammed at, I think that is proof that the public is showing interests toward me. I have to understand the fact that telling me what part I did wrong helps me to improve in the future. The way I could be accepted and win praises is to do better on the next album. This once again reminded me that I have to do my best on the Big Bang album coming out this year.”
Готовясь к концертам Big Show 2010, ребята снимаются для спец. видео, которое будет показываться во время шоу (в прошлом году они бегали по парку аттракционов в масках... что будет в этом, интересно, исследование метро?)))): Малюсенькие фанкамы со съемок: SeungRi: 1 и 2 TaeYang: 1
Какие ужасные.. ужасные фотографии! Руки б оторвать тому, кто делал.
Статья/интервью на английском: You are getting a lot of media exposure here. What do you think is the difference between Japanese and Korean media? TOP: In Korea, we seldom do magazine interviews. The focus there is more on pictures. But here in Japan, it seems like the interview is more of the focus. G-DRAGON: Here in Japan, there's like a lot of different kinds of magazine. Each has its own personality. SOL: In Korea, there are 3 major stations and when we perform there, we only sing and dance and the focus is more on the performance. But here in Japan, there's also an interview/talk portion.
Here in Japan, MCs are usually comedians/gag men. SOL: Yes. That's why they ask a lot of comments and I get embarrassed.
People here want to know more about the artist so MCs ask a lot of questions. Are you now used to speaking in Japanese? V.I.: It's difficult but eventually, we'll get used to it and enjoy.
How about the fans? What are the differences? G-DRAGON: Here in Japan, the age of our fans vary. In Korea, our fans are mostly from 10-20 years old. D-LITE: I have observed that Japanese really like music. SOL: They're very detailed and observant. D-LITE: There are now more people who sing along and dance with us. It's good.
Your fans are mostly women. V.I. : There are also men. But mostly, women here in Japan.
Your music attracts a lot of people, even men. But Japanese men are shy so they don't really go watch and cheer. TOP: That's good.
How do you feel about Japanese women's style? Like fashion and make-up. G-DRAGON: Japanese women are beautiful/stylish even if they're old already. In Korea, once they get married/become a mother, they stopped caring for fashion.
You noticed that? G-Dragon: I like Japan!
That's good. TOP: Also in South Korea, women are more into natural make-up. But here, it's like there are a lot of types of make-up? SOL: They are also interested in a lot of styles/fashion. I think Japanese women look like dolls.
Dolls? Like a Barbie doll? SOL: Yes. That's right. Now, I'm embarassed (Laughs)
Now, what are you looking for in a woman? What attracts you? TOP: Body lines.
What? What do you mean? TOP: I'm not weird. (Laughs). In South Korea, women are usually praised because of their 'S-Line'. G-DRAGON: I like women who respect their family and friends.
So the face is not that important? G-DRAGON: I don't know. Usually, when women are together, they act ok but when they're in front of men, that act different. D-LITE: I want a girl who has a beautiful smile and works hard. SOL: I don't really focus on the physical appearance. I want someone who's nice and who likes me for who I am and someone who likes animals because I have a dog. Not like V.I. because my dog usually barks at him. V.I. : That's not true. I'm really close to Sol's dog. (Laughs.) I want someone who has a pretty voice. Because when I'm busy, we can only talk on the phone. Can I ask you a question?
Sure. What's your question. V.I. : Anan (the magazine) is for adult women? What usually do they like? Young or old men?
In Japan, younger men are usually popular among older women. V.I.: Really? I'm young!
You're still young to get married. Among the members, who do you think is going to marry first? SOL: D-Lite is sure. TOP: He wants to get married this year.
Can I announce that? D-LITE: Yes, I'm getting married this year. My birthday is in April and I want to get married at the age of 26.
I'm sure a lot of people will be sad. D-LITE: The day before I turn 27, if I don't have someone by then, I'll just pick anyone who passes by and I'll marry her. (Laughs)
Are you okay with marrying Japanese women? D-LITE: Of course! Japanese women are nice.
No. Japanese women are scary when they're angry. D-LITE: Really? I have not seen anything like that yet. Both men and women seem nice. G-DRAGON: I want to get married soon too.
That's surprising! G-DRAGON: I often say this. I really want to find someone to love and then get married and raise a family.
That will be a shock to fans. TOP: I think I will marry late. Probably when I'm 40. I still want to have the freedom to do what I want to do. But when I meet the right person, I'll probably change my mind and want to marry her. D-LITE: Ah, right. SOL: I think I will also marry late. I'm not the type who smokes, drinks or goes out at night but I think it's not yet the right time.
Who will be the last member? SOL: V.I. V.I.: I'm not thinking about marriage yet.
Korean men are known to be very romantic. How do you think will you do your marriage proposal? V.I.: I'll take my girl to go skydiving and I will propose at the top. If she rejects me, I will go down on a parachute. SOL: That's like threatening her. (Laughs) Me, I'll probably propose through a song by playing the piano.
That's nice. SOL: I only thought about this right now. I'm already imagining how difficult it will be.
You're not yet that fluent in Japanese. Are you still studying? G-DRAGON: In Korea, when foreign artists come, they speak a little Korean and it makes us happy. So I really want to be good at Japanese so I could sing more Japanese songs and talk more.
How about your Japanese? *V.I and D.Lite says something in Japanese. I think they were mimicking someone* (Laughs) V.I.: I've been studying by watching Japanese dramas and listening to Dong Bang Shin Ki.
In your song, 'Let Me Hear Your Voice', which was used in a drama, you're like a single man asking women for sympathy. V.I.: Single?
Yes, like the main character in the drama. SOL: Like going to movies alone? V.I.: Exercising at home alone?
And a little yoga...~I think the interviewer is talking about the character in the drama D-LITE: What? By yourself?
Hmm.. V.I.: Yes. Why?
In South Korea, aren't there less single women because they marry young? SOL: Well, there are now more bachelors in South Korea and women are now working so marriage is also delayed.
So, what will we be looking forward during your stay here? A lot of Japanese women are excited for your activities this year. G-DRAGON: We're finally going to have our tour. SOL: D-Lite was in an accident last year so now that he has recovered, we will have our concert so please look forward to that. D-LIRE: I'm doing okay now. I was able to rest fully in the hospital and I wasn't able to perform in the musical with V.I. TOP: The stage felt empty when he was out. But now that he's back, it's more lively. G-Dragon: Definitely.
Any solo activities this year? SOL: I'm releasing my solo album. I've been working on it for a long time. TOP: D-Lite and I are also releasing solo albums. G-DRAGON: Big Bang will also come out with a new album. V.I.: I'm going to a university this spring.
*V.I. telling he wants to do musicals like Amon Miyamoto. SOL saying V.I. is getting ahead of himself*
What are your goals this year? G-Dragon: To master Japanese!! SOL: Similar to 2009, I would want to have experiences that I can learn from and explore. In 2009, I worried a lot. In 2010, I just want to laugh at things. TOP: Conquer the universe! D-Lite: Show you good music and better side of me. V.I.: I want to show that I'm versatile and will work hard as a student and do my best.
Некоторе время назад (вообще, я б сказала, что уже давно - в июне) у Big Bang была фан-встреча в Япониии, а сейчас ее выпустили на DVD или что-то вроде того (полную версию пока никто не додумался выложить, но на ю-тубе есть отрывки). Именно оттуда в свое время была два художественных шедевра: GD и Панда глазами и карандашами Big Bang.
Некоторые планы YG Ent. На 2010 год: Как было ранее сказано, в первой половине 2010 TaeYang, TOP и Daesung выпустят сольные альбомы. Альбом TaeYang’a обещают еще с осени и в начале 2010 он таки должен выйти (не ясно, правда, когда). Во время Big Show 2010 Dae представит публике 1-2 новые песни. Сразу после будет выпущен его альбом. После альбома Dae к сольному релизу приступит ТОП. Возвращение Big Bang назначено на лето/вторую половину 2010.
Также летом 2010 должен будет выйти фильм с ТОПом Into the Gunfire (ранее известный как 71). Фильм расскажет об отряде из 71 студента/курсанта, которые встанут на защиту родины во время вторжения армии Северной Кореи. Это событие станет поворотным моментом в корейской войне (выход фильма приурочен к 60-тилетней годовщине тех событий). ТОП играет студента по имени Jang-bum.
А пока ТОП снимается в военно-патриотическом фильме, Daesung принял предложение поучаствовать в съемках сериала «What’s Up» (первоначально роль предлагалась ТОПу, но YG Ent. отклонили тогда это предложение). Дорама расскажет о любви/дружбе, мечтах и амбициях студентов с театрального отделения какого-то колледжа. Показ назначен на первую половину 2010, сценаристом выступает Song Ji Na (ее перу принадлежат сценарии несколько известных дорам, среди которых Sandglass, признанная одной из самых рейтинговых дорам за всю историю корейского тв).
P.S. Сейчас заканчиваются съемки первого сезона передачи Family Outing. Проект покинул почти весь первоначальный состав и YG официально подтвердили, что и Dae не будет сниматься во втором сезоне.
я поднимаю этот пост и, чтобы не было оффтопа не по теме в собществе - вот в сюда дайрь открыт, запись тоже )
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