1. Big Bang’s “The Best of Big Bang” tops Oricon daily [NEWS]
On December 14th*, Big Bang‘s best-of album, “The Best of Big Bang“, was reported to have topped Japan’s Oricon daily chart!


The best-of album includes a series of their hit tracks like “Haru Haru”, “Tonight”, “Hands Up”, “Tell Me Goodbye”, “Baby Baby”, “Somebody to Love”, and “Emotion”.

The album was originally scheduled for release in November, but was pushed back a month. Although it was their first release in a while, the album had no difficulty selling over 10,000 copies on its first day alone, thereby proving their consistent popularity.

Big Bang will be participating in the 15th anniversary YG Family concert on January 7th and 8th in Osaka.

This might be a mistake, since the date given in the photos is the 13th.

Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver


2.Top composers name 2012′s most anticipated artists [NEWS]

 Just like last year, 2011 had with many rookie debuts — some managed to stand out from the crowd, while others faded into the mist.

Thanks to new audition programs and survival music shows, the list of new artists are as long as ever, with rookies taking fame to new heights thanks to the global success of K-Pop.


Star News recently surveyed the industry’s top composers (Yoon Il Sang, Jo Young Soo, Brave Brothers, E-TRIBE, Lee Min Soo, and Shinsadong Tiger) on who they were looking forward to in 2012.

(parts omitted) 

E-TRIBE, the man behind SNSD’s ‘Gee‘ and Hyori‘s ‘U-Go-Girl‘, chose Big Bang, miss A, and Dal Shabet. 

He said, “If Big Bang makes a comeback next year, I think they’ll be the trend leaders. miss A has always shown different music and stage styles, which makes me anticipate their future promotions. Dal Shabet is also in the middle of changing up their image and music so I think next year will definitely be one to look forward to.”


Source + Photos: Star News via Naver
translation: AKP

3.Big Bang's Ranking on the Daily Oricon Charts 13.12.11 [NEWS]

 Their "Love and Hope Tour 2011" DVD is in 3rd:

4.Big Bang Times Volumes 3 & 3.5 and Christmas Card [PHOTO]


BIGBANG TIMES is Big Bang's official newsletter for VIP JAPAN fanclub

5.Unseen Behind the Scenes Pictures of Daesung from "What's Up" [PHOTOS]

6.Taeyang's New Profile Pic on Twitter [PHOTO]