Big Bang gears up for Big Show next month

Korean idol group Big Bang is set to give a concert next month, performing as a group for the first time in a year, according to their agency YG Entertainment.

The "2010 Big Bang Concert Big Show" will be held over three days, from January 29 thru 31, at Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium.

The five members have been busy pursuing their individual careers this year; G-Dragon released his solo debut album "Heartbreaker", Seungri released his single "Strong Baby" and did musicals, Taeyang also made a solo debut with singles "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress", T.O.P. played a supporting role in the blockbuster drama "Iris" and Daesung appeared in the popular variety show "Family Outing".

"Big Bang's concert 'Big Show' will be made into a brand and we are planning to give music fans high-quality concert performances every year," an official at YG was quoted as saying. "The show will be an upgrade from last year's '2009 Big Show' and we will try to live up to the fan's expectations."

Big Bang is one of the most successful idol groups in Korea, who were discovered and trained by major talent agency YG Entertainment. They are credited with being huge cultural icons for Korea's younger generation in not only in music but also fashion.

Tickets for the "Big Show" will be available online at G-market, from December 28-30.

Reporter : Kang Seung-hun tarophine@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr