Big Bang takes over music charts with new album

Korean idols Big Bang [YG Entertainment]

Korean idols Big Bang has returned to the local music scene with a bang with all six tracks from their fourth mini-album listing within the top ten spots on numerous online music charts upon its release yesterday midnight.

Their title track “TONIGHT” has placed on the No. 1 spot followed by their other songs “HANDS UP," "SOMEBODY TO LOVE," "WHAT IS RIGHT," "INTRO" and "CAFE" -- all written and composed by G-Dragon, according to the real time music charts for MelOn, Dosirak, Cyworld, Mnet, Bugs and Soribada.

The group will begin promoting their latest release through their annual "2011 BIG SHOW" held tomorrow till February 27 at the Gymnastics Stadium of the Olympic Park as well as airing special televised shows on SBS and Mnet.

Big Bang's comeback to the local music scene had been much anticipated since it is their first release in over two years in Korea -- the last was "REMEMBER," featuring their hit title track "Red Sunset."

Composed of other members T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri, Big Bang was discovered and trained by major talenthouse YG Entertainment. They made their debut in 2006 and has since released a number of albums and hit songs such as "With U," "Lies" and "Haru Haru."

The group successfully crossed over into the music market in Japan during the summer of 2009 with their debut single "My Heaven" and toured the country attracting a total of 60,000 fans. After promoting their latest release in Korea, the boys will embark on a concert tour titled "Love & Pain Tour" in Japan starting in May.

※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@