Big Bang Taeyang takes picture in Los Angeles

Big Bang member Taeyang [Taeyang's official Twitter site]

Korean boy band Big Bang member Taeyang has posted a picture of himself taken in Los Angeles, California on his official Twitter account (http://twitter.com/Realtaeyang).

In the photo uploaded on Tuesday, the idol star was seen with a big smile and his arms open wide on a hill in California with a comment below saying, "Los Angeles - beautiful city and people. thank you ML I'm leaving to las vegas. So long!!"

Fans who have seen the picture left responses such as, "Enjoy your time in the sunny city!" "I can't wait for the return of Big Bang!" and "Have fun in Las Vegas:)."

Multiple news reports have said Taeyang will be in the United States for two weeks to receive dance lessons from a famous chorographer.

Taeyang, whose real name is Dong Young-bae, is the first Big Bang member to debut as a solo artist. He released his first full-length album "Solar," topping numerous online and offline music sites since its release in July 2010.

Meanwhile, the group will hold their annual "BIG SHOW" in Korea next month and also embark on a concert tour in Japan in May. The date of release for Big Bang's group album has yet to be announced.

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