1. New TOP in NYC Photo 2011.09.06 [PHOTO]


2.More G-Dragon and Park Myung at 2NE1's NOLZA Concert [PHOTO]

3.Girl’s Day Sojin’s ideal type is T.O.P? [NEWS]

 Girl’s Day member Sojin (25) revealed that Big Bang‘s T.O.P was her ideal guy type.

During an interview with TVReport, she shyly admitted, “TOP is my ideal man. He’s so charismatic.” 

Additionally, it was revealed that SG Wannabe‘s Lee Suk Hoon (27) was a close second.

Sojin also talked about her experience as a radio DJ on an MBC Radio program. She stated, “Kyuri was overseas so I filled in for her… It was a fun experience but I don’t think I have enough experience to be a radio DJ.”

4.Why did Big Bang’s G-Dragon have his head shaved? [NEWS]

 According to a reliable source from the music industry, G-Dragon, a leader and producer of Big Bang, has recently concentrated all his energy on creating his new solo album.

Someone in the know says, “His shaved head shows his determination to put all his strength in his new album.” 

In fact, GD shows up every day in his own office in the building of YG Entertainment, fully absorbed in producing his new album.

The album is scheduled to be released around in October and November, but the precise date is not yet fixed. Considering that he himself writes songs and lyrics, the date can be delayed.

YG Entertainment has kept their mouth closed about the details of GD’s new album, but president Yang Hyun Suk of YG Entertainment is said to make an official announcement regarding the album before long via YG Life, known as the official website of YG Entertainment.

By Gil Hye-seong (comet@mtstarnews.com)

Source: Star News (Original article in Korean)
Photo from Star News
Translated by Geum Jae / Korea.com
Credit: @soompi_bigbang via twitter
5.YG Entertainment surpasses SM Entertainment’s mid-year profits for 2011 [NEWS]

YG Entertainment stunned the industry when it was revealed that they’ve surpassed SM Entertainment in terms of sales for the first half of 2011! YG Entertainment is home to artists like 2NE1, Big Bang, and Psy, while SM Entertainment hosts artists likes SNSD, Super Junior, and TVXQ.

YG Entertainment has made 44,744,823,563 won (approximately $41,756,037 USD) from January 1st to June 30th. Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has made 40,592,465,358 won, which is approximately $37,867,691 USD, for that same period. It’s speculated that the profit leap for YG Entertainment came from GD&TOP‘s album, Seungri‘s solo activities, Big Bang‘s new album, and 2NE1‘s latest mini-album and concerts.
YG Entertainment maintained their sales numbers from last year; however, SM Entertainment made 6.9 million won less, since they recorded 47,527,869,269 won in the first half of 2010. YG Entertainment’s net profit is said to be around $6,718,774 USD, while SM Entertainment’s net profit is reported to be around $3,659,605 USD.

Source: EDaily via Naver