It has been a long two years since they’ve last been seen in the k-pop music biz, but it’s finally time forBig Bang’s comeback. Amidst the YG packed summer, Big Bang is full throttle into finally make a comeback towards the end of the year. If things are speedy in the process, they may even be making a comeback during October.
On the 20th, YG Entertainment had an interview via phone with Money Today Star News. and they revealed:
“During either October or November, Big Bang will be releasing a new Korean album. We’re thinking of releasing it as a regular album. Up until now, the majority of Big Bang’s tracks were produced by fellow member, G-Dragon. For the upcoming Korean album, G-Dragon will produce all of the tracks. Because of his efforts, the date of the album release has been delayed.”
“G-Dragon has been simultaneously partaking in Big Bang’s Japan activities as well as producing tracks for the album. So far, the album is more than 80% finished.”
I have been watching Kpop variety shows, concerts, and solos recently.
Big Bang is definitely the strongest in my opinion. This is because every single member in the group is so talented.
Taeyang is reserved yet strong and talented.
G-dragon is a leader and relentless in production of music. This time round, he will be producing ALL the music and songs in their latest album. Unbelievable.
T.O.P has overflowing determination and charisma and a voice that is out of this world.
Daesung is the Variety King as shown in Family Outing and his vocals is definitely impeccably strong.
Seungri is trying to make a world of his own, even though he’s floating all over the place now. He is at least trying to settle down and create something for himself.
Behavior modification identifies four types of consequences that strengthen, maintain or weaken behavior.
I will like to highlight one form of behaviour.
It is known as Extinction.
Exctinction occurs when the target behavior decreases because no consequence follows it. In this respect, extinction is a do-nothing strategy. Generally, behavior that is no longer reinforced tends to dissapear; it becomes extinct.
Take for example. If you want to bring someone down in terms of performance.
You can simply praise him consistently, hopefully daily. Constantly remind him that he has been doing a great job and that you are envious of his impeccable capability.
After about 2 weeks or so, stop praising him or congratulating him for his good performance.
Afterwhich, his performance level will drop for sure, without a shadow of a doubt. This trick will definitely work because he will start to doubt himself. He will start to wonder why have you stop praising him all of a sudden and all these distractions will naturally get to him.
Of course, he might be able to get out of all these nonsense on his own after a while. However, at the end of the day, you have wasted some of his time, and you can make use of this amount of time to get ahead of him.
This is just an example. Please do not follow or try to execute this kind of bad actions.
Remember, the ultimate winner is the one with a good heart.
To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence.
Many people have been pulled or have fallen into careers where they can never attain complete mastery and fulfillment. That accounts for the low job satisfaction among workers in various sectors.
Unbeknownst to many, being good at something does not mean that you are the best at it.
In layman terms, even if you consistently score an A in a certain subject, it could only mean that you are good at it, not great at it!
We are often fooled that if we are good in Mathematics, we will do well in Accountancy.
If we are good in Biology, we can be doctors.
If we are good in Economics, we can be economists.
This a very common misconception. But in actual fact, most of us know that? How do you tell? Well, remember the times when you feel at loss? When you are insecure about your future? Worry about prospects?
But most of us seek the easier way out. We find a stable and secure job and we settle for it. So long as the pay is reasonable, we are cool with it. It does not matter if we are great at it. We settle for good.
That is why good is the greatest enemy of great. The majority will seek a secure life rather than a precarious one.
To go from Good to Great requires not only talent but immense courage.
Do you have what it takes to move from Good to Great?
I'm sure you all have seen how new groups are stealing all the titles right after they debut right?
Look at Miss A, they are practically winning all the awards possible right now.
But this post is not about them. It's about this guy called Jo Kwon.
He's the leader of 2am. More often than not, he's known as the kkab king. kkab in korean is known as people who do nonsensical stuff and parodies of other people's performances. They are people that have exceptional facial expressions during performances. Those that can really make you laugh till your jaw drops.
Having the mischievious nature, most of us would think that he's a joker and stuff. But he is de-facto a serious worker.
For your information, he has been training under JYP Entertainment for an astonishing 8 years. This is no joke, he is easily the record-holder when it comes to the number of years spent as a trainee. As some of you might now, days as a trainee is definitely not easy, you train everyday but the problem is that no one sees your effort and sweat. Everything is behind the scene.
Also, in the media industry, age is money, after 8 years, you might be too old for the industry per se.
But Jo Kwon perserved, even after debut, he worked hard and strived to fulfill his promise he made years ago when he was still a trainee, and that is to work hard and make his mom proud and eventually becoming a huge star.
Even after debut, he was faced with much difficulties but he persevered and now, he has finally earned himself a winning title on Inkigayo. A well-deserved win I must say.
Enjoy the video below.
The song is :
Can't Let You Go Even If I Die
It is also recognised as the song of the first half of the year 2010 right now.
Back in November of 2009, both SM Entertainment groups Super Junior and SNSD / Girls’ Generationendorsed clothing for E. Land Group’s clothing label, SPAO. They’ve been working together since on endorsing the brand since then and now they’re back endorsing the upcoming Fall / Winter collection.
SPAO has recently released the 2010 Fall Winter Making / Behind The Scenes film. The themes in the video include Family Hood, Harvard Yale, Best Wool, Star Fit Down, Romantic, Girlish, Friendly, Sporty, Preppy, Biker Leather and more. Many thanks to blueman2 for the tip and check out the video below.
Using idol stars as marketing tools, very ingenious.
As a matter of fact, it works. This is based on the fundamental psychology theory.
When someone sees something that looks good on others, they will start to wonder if they can look as good in them. There's a natural reflex in you. You will want to try it out yourself. Their confidence level will be boosted and they will be daring enough to wear it. Reason being, they themselves have already approved of the clothings and the person endorsing it.
It works both way.
By inviting the mega-stars, Super Junior and SNSD to endorse in their products. It is impossible for them not to look good in those clothings.
They have achieved immense success in that and naturally, all the fans will flock to the store just to take a look at the layout, which is actually filled with the pictures of their idols. It is almost synonymous to entering a shop that is dedicated to your idol!
Perhaps, SNSD and Super Junior can start to open their own shop one day, designing their own accessories, clothes, jeans and so on and so forth.
Whether its of good quality or not, it does not really matter. All it matters is that it is limited and that it is unique. That way, it will seem like you are a star yourself, for you are actually wearing something that is limited in stock, designed by your favourite idol!
After watching this part, I cried. Honestly, it's really touching. It reaches deep into your heart.
Even though its a variety show, you can sense that the celebrities are actually vulnerable when they expresses their thoughts and regrets. Very sincere. You can just feel it.
The Music Core was actually the platform set for the Korean Music Festival 2010.
Extremely impressive performances with awesome stage crops, backgrounds, lightings and incandescent fireworks.
Because of all their planning and impressive stage set-ups, I've been really interested in Business. I believe that Singapore's stage set up and everything is really weak and pathetic. There's simply no energy even in the biggest event. There's a lack of vibrancy and extravagance.
Absence of sophistication and class as well.
You know, all the event planning, staging, preparations and stuff. By looking at the end product, it's impressive but I too want to get really involved in the preparations. I believe that only when you are involved in the preparations, can you actually feel the sensation and passion behind the success of everything.
Hwaiting!!!
Enjoy the top few performances which I liked best!
Boa was given the opportunity to perform last
Of course, her fireworks were the loudest considering that she was suppose to end the event on a high note. And she did not disappoint the audience a single bit with her usual powerful rendition of "Hurricane Venus".
Amazing vocals and professional dancing skills. Boa hwaiting!
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