1.Big Bang leaving for Singapore 2011.07.14 [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

2.Taeyang and Seungri congratulate Lee Hye Young on her marriage [NEWS]

 On July 14th around 6 PM, a surprising meeting arose between Big Bang’s Taeyang and Seungri along with actress Lee Hye Young in Incheon Airport.

While Lee Hye Young was leaving to Hawaii and Taeyang and Seungri were departing for their Singapore concert, they coincidentally met in front of the same gate.

As Lee Hye Young recognized Taeyang first, Taeyang bowed his head while Lee Hye Young also responded with a nod. They shook hands happily as Taeyang congratulated the actress on her impending marriage.

The brief meeting between Big Bang and Lee Hye Young immediately received hot reaction from the public, as reporters, fans, and tourists alike swarmed around them.

After the short meeting, Big Bang and Lee Hye Young hastened their steps as Lee Hye Young went through the gate first, followed by Taeyang and Seungri.

Meanwhile, Big Bang will be headlining the July 15th Singapore concert, ‘Singapore Korean Music Wave‘, along with 2NE1, FT Island, miss A, The Boss, U-Kiss, Dal Shabet, X-5, and others.

On July 19th, Lee Hye Young will marry a one year older finance practitioner in beautiful Hawaii after getting introduced through mutual friends 2 years ago. A week after their wedding, they will go on their honeymoon before returning home.

Source: Dispatch via Nate
3.Bigbang leaving for SG (photos)

4.Diplo tweets about GD&TOP and Major Lazer [NEWS]

5.Team GG #1 on Gaon Singles Chart for the first week of July [NEWS]

 The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of the Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Here are the chart rankings for the first week of July:
National Digital Singles Ranking
1. GG – “I Cheated” (Having an Affair) ft. Park Bom (‘Infinity Challenge’) – 135,916,600 Points
2. Drooping Snail – “Apgujeong Delinquent” (‘Infinity Challenge’) – 101,294,314 Points
3. Sea Route – “A Song Only I Can Sing” (‘Infinity Challenge’) – 87,418,735 Points
4. Cheolssa – “Please Shake It” (‘Infinity Challenge‘) – 80,769,431 Points
5. Paripigienne – “Pure Macho” (‘Infinity Challenge’) – 78,031,658 Points
6. Sweet Cotsorrow – “Will You Give Me Affection” (‘Infinity Challenge‘) – 67,711,986 Points
7. CM Haha – “Do You Want To Die to Do You Want To Date” (‘Infinity Challenge‘) – 66,294,028 Points
8. T-ara – “Roly Poly” – 61,645,160 Points
9. 2NE1 – “I’m The Best” – 48,858,655 Points
10. Drooping Snail – “As I Said” (‘Infinity Challenge‘) – 45,316,113 Points
National Physical Albums Ranking
1. Various Artists – “Miss Ripley OST”
2. Kim Hyun Joong – “Break Down (EP)”
3. 2PM – “Hands Up”
4. Girl’s Day – “Everyday”
5. T-ara – “John Travolta Wannabe”
6. ZE:A – “Exciting (Special Single)”
7. HyunA – “Bubble Pop!”
8. Various Artists – “I Am A Singer 1″
9. HITT – “Here Is The Top”
10. B2ST – “Fiction and Fact”

Credits: http://gaonchart.co.kr/ (via allkpop)


6.Daesung to be summoned by prosecutors for further investigation [NEWS]

 Daesung, who was involved in a deathly traffic accident, will be re-summoned according to prosecutors.

Prosecution officials have revealed that because it’s not easy to assign charges,they need to thoroughly investigate everything from the origin and will need to call Daesung again.

Last May 31st, Daesung was driving his car in the southern area of Seoul when he failed to see motorcyclist, Mr. Hyun, who has collapsed on the road, and hit him and then went on to hit a taxi in front of him.

Daesung was indicted without detention by the prosecutors last month and stopped all his entertainment activities. Meanwhile, he’ll have to wait for the prosecutor’s re-summon.

Sources: Yahoo | ISPlus | YTN
Translation:  DCDS

7.When are Taeyang and 2NE1 expanding to America? [NEWS]

Idol group Big Bang's member Tae Yang's upcoming songs for his newest album is composed together by The Underdogs's Harvey Mason Jr and Damon Thomas. They are responsible for Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown's previous hits. YG Entertainment has confirmed this news and expressed their gratitude:

"The Underdogs are already famous within their circle for what they do, and personally Tae Yang himself really love what they produce. There is finally a chance for them to work together in America now."

When asked whether or not there are plans for Tae Yang to advance into the American music market, YG did not directly reply to the question and instead responded with:

"Working with The Underdogs has not been an easy task but we have successfully completed everything." 

During the process both Harvey Mason Jr and Damon Thomas has expressed their thoughts on Twitter and complemented Tae Yang for his work.

In other news, label mate 2NE1's advancement into America is still in its planning states. Last year the girls went on-board for LA and London in order to work together with Black Eyed Pea's Will.I.Am for recording. To this YG expressed their comment on this issue and said nothing is set in concrete. "2NE1's advancement in America is helped greatly by Will.I.Am. The time for it and everything related is still not confirmed. We are taking great care of doing what is the best possible option for them. We're being very cautious," hinting that now is still not the right time. Although 2NE1 has the help of many top producers like Will.I.Am, their advancement is still being considered in its planning stage.

For now 2NE1 will hold their first ever concert NOLZA on AUGUST 27TH and 28TH at the Olympic Hall with the tickets available tomorrow, also with their upcoming mini album ready for release. The track list for the mini album has made news recently. 
Source: Nate + 21Impact
Translation: Chulna @ 21Impact and BouVou @ ygladies