Teen Top reveals cover art for upcoming mini album

TOP Media, the company behind Teen Top, has revealed the first teaser for the group's upcoming comeback. By revealing the group's comeback mini album cover art picture, fans are anticipating the group's comeback even more.

Ahead of their new album release, the group is set to participate in various year-end programs, and will present performances in their own style. Teen Top's company hopes that many fans will participate along with them.

Teen Top is set to release their comeback album on January 5th. A video for Teen Top's music video will be released on December 29th.

What do you think of their comeback concept picture?

Source: teentop

cr: koreaboo.com

X-5 Releases Teaser for First Mini Album "Dangerous"

A teaser for X-5's  "Dangerous" was released today on Openworld Ent.'s Youtube channel.

After debuting earlier this year in April with "Don't Put on an Act", they are going to make a comeback with a new mini album.

Their mini album will go on sale this Friday, Dec. 9 in Korea and features four tracks: an Intro, the title track "Dangerous" ,"In Da House" and "Do You Want To See Me Go Crazy". 

They had also recently released concept pictures.

Sulhu


Zin


Haewon


Taefung


Ghun


What do you think of the teaser for their title track?

B1A4 releases comeback teaser image for Jinyoung

The boys of B1A4 have announced that they’ll be making their comeback this month with their second mini-album!

On September 5th, the teaser image for leader Jinyoung was released through their official homepage along with a list of exciting dates.

The digital release for their second mini-album is set for September 16th, but until then, fans can enjoy the image teasers of Baro, CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan on the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
The boys had debuted with a colorful, cute style, but it seems that this time around, they’re aiming to try for something more trendy and fun.

Stay tuned to allkpop for more updates!

Source + Photos: B1A4 Official Homepage

110615 YG-Life Update

June 24th, <The Coolest> Digital Single Release..

First of all… deepest apologies for delayed 2NE1's new song release for the internal affairs.
After "Don't Cry" and "Lonely", 2NE1's new song release date
has fixed to June 24th and song title is <The Coolest>.
The work of YG's main producer, "Teddy", <The Coolest>
is a mix of electronic and hip-hop genre with fast and intense beat.
It is expected to get a good response from not only young generation who is familiar with club culture but also fans who love 2NE1's own colored music such as the debut song "Fire".
Unlike those previous songs which didn't make TV appearance,
2NE1's comeback and TV appearance with <The Coolest> are scheduled.
2NE1's new song release combined with TV appearance has been approximately 9 months
from the last September when we released the 1st official album included "Can't Nobody", "Go Away", "Clap Your Hands", "It hurts" and others.
The M/V of <The Coolest> is filmed by director, Seo Hyun Seung and
it will be released at the same time of the song release which is coming June 24th 00:00 AM.

2NE1's EP, Expected Release Date..

Currently, 2NE1's EP release date is expected to July 21st.
In this album, two or three new songs will be added
with the previously released songs, "Don't Cry", "Lonely" and <The Coolest>.
As this album has prepared for a long time it will include various plans
but will get back to you soon with more details.

2NE1's The First Exclusive Concert..

It will be held on August 27 and 28th, total twice
at "Olympic Hall" located in the Jamsil Olympic Park.
After a long construction period, "the Olympic Hall" transformed into
a specialized performance hall and the expected attendance is about 4,000 seats per 1 show.
Comparing to previous concerts held in YG, it is not pretty big
but since it's the first concert after debut, rather than greed,
will try to focus more on the show which can interact with fans and
have great fun more closely.
Expected ticket open date is July 7th and more details
will be announced through YG and 2NE1 website on early next week.

More News..

The airdate of "2NE1 Season 3" has not fixed yet and
YG ON AIR which aired on every Friday, total 6 times,
will be proceeded in the form of guerilla whenever there is a good idea
as intended for the first time planning.
2NE1's official activities with EP album beginning with <The Coolest>
will be led by the end of August and as 2NE1's the first exclusive concert is over,
they will go to Japan on early September for about 2 months
to make Japanese debut and proceed the first promotion.
Please give us your interest and continued support on 2NE1 coming back after a long time.
Will get back to you soon with more details about EP album. Thank you.

2011. 06. 15. FROM YG

Source: YG-Life

YG Life Update 110615

First of all… due to internal affairs, I want to give my greatest apologies for the delay of 2NE1’s new song.

We have decided that 2NE1’s next new song after Don’t Cry and Lonely will be released on June 24th and the title of the song will be <The very best>

This song is a work of YG’s main producer Teddy, and it is a powerful song, with a mixture of electronic and hip hop genres with a fast beat. It is a song that is expected to generate good response to the fans who have liked 2NE1’s debut song, Fire, as well as 2NE1’s musical style that has captured the younger generation.

Although they have not been doing promotions previously, this time 2NE1 is planning to make a comeback and do broadcast activities with The Very Best.

It has only been about 9 months after 2NE1’s first full length album that was released in September, which included Can’t Nobody, Go Away, Clap your Hands and It Hurts, since 2NE1’s new song has included broadcast activities.

The music video for <The Very Best> was directed by director Seo Hyunseung, and it will be released on the 24th along with the song at 12AM.


2NE1’s mini album release date
Currently the date planned for 2NE1’s mini album release is July 21st, and the mini album will include the previously released Don’t Cry and Lonely, and <The Very Best>. In addition, we are also planning to add two or three new songs. Since it is an album that we have worked on for a very long time, we have many plans, however we will reveal the full details at a later date.
.
2NE1’s First Solo Concert

On August 27th and 28th, we are planning to have 2NE1’s first ever solo concert. The location will be the “Olympic Hall” located in the Jamsil Olympic Park.

After a long period of construction, the Olympic Hall will be transformed into a special concert hall and is expected to hold about 4000 audience members in one hall.

Compared to the typical concerts that have been held by YG, it isn’t that big of a scale, however since this is the first concert after 2NE1’s debut, rather than being over zealous , we will work so that it can be a fulfilling and fun concert where they can get a bit closer with the fans.

We expect to start selling tickets on July 7th, and for full details about the concert, we will be releasing an official announcement next week on YG and 2NE1’s homepage.


Other News
The air date for 2NE1(TV) Season 3 has not yet been set. However we will be filming in a guerilla style, like we had first planned, every time a good idea pops up, and broadcasting it like that, on YG ON AIR which has so far had a total of 6 episodes.

<The Very Best> marks the start of 2NE1’s official activities and mini album activities that will continue to the end of August. After 2NE1’s first concert, they will cross over to Japan and do their debut Japanese activities for approximately 2 months.

We hope that everyone will support and anticipate 2NE1’s come back and official after so long.
I will return in a while with 2NE1’s full mini album details. Thank you.

SOURCE: http://yg-life.com
Translated by GEE @ ygladies.com

Pre-orders for Kim Hyun Joong’s first mini-album to begin this week

Starting on May 20th, SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong will be opening pre-orders for his debut mini-album all across Asia through Hot Tracks, Yes24, Interpark, Aladdin, and other online music sites.

KeyEast Entertainment stated, “Kim Hyun Joong personally participated in the overall production of the mini-album, so it’s especially important to him. Since it is his first solo album, it will feature tracks that embody who he is as a person.”

They continued, “Once news of Kim Hyun Joong’s album was released, Korean and international fans began asking an endless amount of questions about it. Thus, we’ve decided to take pre-orders ahead of its release.”

The album will officially drop online on June 7th. On the same day, Kim Hyun Joong will be holding a showcase with 5,000 fans, which will be followed by the album being available in stores on the 8th.

KeyEast commented, “Since he’s greeting his fans with his solo debut, he’s adamant about showing only the best performance possible. In order to create memories for his fans, he’s working hard on his live and performance preparations, so we ask for your anticipation.”

Source + Photos: TV Daily via Nate

Credit: Allkpop

YG-Life Notice: Update about the single, Lonely, mini album to be released in June

On May 12th at 12AM, 2NE1's new song, Lonely, will be released along with the music video. The song is a pop slow song composed of string instruments only, such as guitars, and bass. 

A while ago, Will.I.Am who had visited the YG Building had heard "Lonely" and had commented "I thought that a drum beat was going to come out, and I waited it for it, but until the end it never came. I thought that was quite fresh.", "It seems like it'll be a huge hit."

The reason that Will.I.Am had said it was fresh, was probably because 2NE1's new song, coming back after so long, was different from what everyone had expected. Not the fast, powerful electronica music that has become the trend these days, nor was it a house genre. 

It's a 100% analogue slow song that carries ones' emotions. It also seems he had said that because there was absolutely no use of this so called "autotune".

I think that the reason that he said that he "felt like it'd be a hit" was because of the addictive melody that repeats "Lonely.. Lonely.. Lonely.."

Lonely was composed by the same producer responsible for 2NE1's hit songs, Fire, I Don't Care, Can't Nobody, Go Away, and Park Bom's Don't Cry which was released not too long ago. You can probably guess from the title alone, that the lyrics express the loneliness and solitude of love, however an interesting reversal is that they talk about being lonely even when next to the one you love.

Lonely's Promotion Plans..

We are very apologetic to all the 2NE1 fans, however, we are not planning to do broadcast activities for Lonely.
The reason is that we want to start 2NE1's broadcast activities with a song that is possible to be performed on stage.

We beg understanding for this and we plan on showing the live session of Park Bom's Don't Cry on YG ON AIR this week. Next Friday, we plan on showing the 2NE1 live session of "Lonely".

Like mentioned last time, the next new 2NE1 song will be in 3 weeks on June the 2nd. We plan on releasing 2NE1's mini album in 6 weeks on June 23rd. 

We hope that everyone will anticipate and support 2NE1's new song after 8 months, "Lonely".

Source: http://yg-life.com
Translated by GEE @ ygladies.com

Heo Young Saeng Releases 'Let It Go' Teaser

After pushing back his debut date due to a hand injury, SS501’s Heo Young Saeng finally announced that he’ll release his mini-album on May 12th! His agency had a lot of worries over his slow recovery, but Heo Young Saeng himself decided it was best to have a comeback soon.

Heo Young Saeng’s hand is not quite at 100% yet, but he’s passionately preparing for his comeback stage. He has also released his video teaser on the 4th, as well as some stills from his solo MV.

Meanwhile, it’s been revealed that 4minute’s HyunA participated in the title song “Let It Go“, and fellow SS501 member Kim Kyu Jong also worked on another song in the album.

Fellow group members Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Joon have already made their solo debuts earlier this year. Despite the group members being in different entertainment agencies now, SS501 is still expected to make a full comeback this year.

Source: allkpop + soompi

Video Uploader: b2ment@YouTube

SS501 Heo Young Saeng's Mini Album & Tracklist

Being recognized as the lead vocal of SS501 with a beautiful voice! Explosive singing ability and his own style of dance ability different from others!

SS501’s lead vocal Heo YoungSaeng’s very first mini album “Let It Go” is to be released and Heo YoungSaeng will stand in front of the public as a solo singer. 7 years after debut, not as a vocal of SS501, nor as a member of SS501, you can listen to Heo YoungSaeng’s own story in this mini album “Let It Go”, which contains both dance and ballad, coexisting with harmony, making listeners feel rich in the ears.

Title song “Let It Go” is by Sweetune, talking about a different way of love between male and female. A cold guy who is indifferent in front of love, Heo YoungSaeng sings with his unique refined beautiful voice, completed with 4minute HyunA’s sensual rap expressing a female’s desire for love.

Taewan, who co-made singer Rain’s album, participated for this fast tempo American club dance song “Out The Club”. Heo YoungSaeng wrote the lyrics to the trendy analog synthesizer and drumbeat, harmonious song “I’m Broken”. SS501 member Kim KyuJong as featured rapper in the lyrical melody and sweet mellow guitar tones “Rainy Heart”. Mini album contains 5 tracks including “Let It Go” instrumental, and a 28-page album jacket, where you can feel singer Heo YoungSaeng’s diverse charms. The album release date was being postponed in April due to an injury during dance practice. Heo YoungSaeng is prepared to soar, spreading the soaring wings which was put aside for awhile and in order to reach to the top, his future moves are drawing attention.

Tracklist:
• 01. Out The Club (Ft.Tae Wan)
• 02. Let It Go (Ft.HyunA)
• 03. Rainy Heart (sub-title: That day when it rained) (Ft.Kim KyuJong)
• 04. I'm Broken
• 05. Let It Go (Instrument)

Credits : yes24.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Big Bang Activities Suspension? Laying aside "Tonight" and selling a 4.5th album at the start of April

Idol Group Big Bang will be coming back with a 4.5th album.

Immediately after Big Bang's comeback in 2 years and 3 months, they swept all the number 1 spots on Cable and Satellite Music Programmes with the title song "Tonight" of their 4th mini album, displaying their potential.

Big Bang, who have had a tiring succession of activities with their song "Tonight" conquering all the number one spots, expressed that they will now, instead of continuously having music activities, be starting new activities in the first week of April with a 4.5th album.

On the 25th, a representative from Big Bang's agency YG Entertainment spoke with Newsen on the phone, "Adding 4 new songs to the current songs in Big Bang's 4th album, they plan to find the fans with a 4.5th album. The title song has not been decided on yet."

There are a total of 6 songs in Big Bang's 4th mini album, "Tonight", "INTRO (THANK YOU & YOU)", "Hands Up", "Somebody To Love", "CAFE", "What is Right".

Meanwhile, G-Dragon's daring smashing of the guitar on their performance stage of "Tonight" everytime has become a topic for discussion.

Source: Newsen

Translated by christabel88 @ bigbangupdates

U-KISS announces official comeback with “Bran New KISS”

On March 22nd, U-KISS announced their official comeback through their fancafe for their upcoming fifth mini-album, “Bran New KISS“!

Just like how the title indicates, the album aims to mark a new start for the group as they make their first step with their two new members.

Kim Tae Hyun, the composer behind the group’s previous hit track, “Shut Up!!“, has returned for the group’s next title track, a sad hip hop song by the name of “0330“. Meanwhile, labelmate senior Paran’s P.O. collaborated with composer SWIN to produce a total of three tracks for the group.

The album features a 48-page booklet and is comprised of six tracks, which are as follows:
01. It’s Time (Intro)
02. 0330 (Title)
03. Words That Hurt Me…
04. Every Day
05. I Don’t Understand
06. Miracle

The full album will hit online music sites on March 30th. The boys will be making their official comeback through Mnet’s “M! Countdown” on March 31st.

Source + Photos: Kiss Me Official Fancafe
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Big Bang 4th Mini Album Hanteo Sales + K-Chart Prediction

Total sales of Big Bang's 4th mini-album on Hanteo (based only on the stores/sellers registered in their database) as of end of February 28 is 88,011:

+) Prediction for this week's K-Chart on Music Bank by user Shn0718 at Hanteo, who is usually pretty accurate:

Digital Sales Chart (Digital Chart + Mobile Chart)
1. Best In My Life (Lee Hyun) (3420 + 4490) = (Approx 7910 Points)
2. The Story Only I Didn't Know (IU) (4027 + 2398) = (Approx 6425 Points)
3. Tonight (Big Bang) (3077 + 2540) = (Approx 5617 Points)
4. Black and White (G.na) (2699 + 1843) = (Approx 4542 Points)
5. Tok Tok (Mighty Mouth) (2637 + 1615) = (Approx 4252 Points)
6. Good Day (IU) (1495 + 1599) = (Approx 3094 Points)
7. Shy Boy (Secret) (1845 + 1116) = (Approx 2961 Points)

Viewer Preference Chart (Referenced past scores)
1. The Story Only I Didn't Know (IU) (1200 Points)
2. Good Day (IU) (700 Points)
3. Shy Boy (Secret) (600 Points)
4. Black and White (G.na) (500 Points)
5. Best In My Life (Lee Hyun) (250 Points)
6. Tok Tok (Mighty Mouth) (250 Points)
7. Tonight (Big Bang) (0 Points)

Album Chart (Based on: Hanteo, Referenced: Hot Tracks/Shinnara)
1. Tonight (Big Bang) (10000 Points)
2. The Story Only I Didn't Know (IU) (865 Points)
3. Good Day (IU) (411 Points)
4. Black and White (G.na) (106 Points)
5. Best In My Life (Lee Hyun) (39 Points)
6. Shy Boy (Secret) (0 Points)
7. Tok Tok (Mighty Mouth) (0 Points)

Broadcast Chart (Referenced: Chart Korea/Air Monitor)
*Large margin of error
1. The Story Only I Didn't Know (IU) (2815 Points)
2. Shy Boy (Secret) (2635 Points)
3. Black and White (G.na) (2110 Points)
4. Good Day (IU) (2060 Points)
5. Best In My Life (Lee Hyun) (1975 Points)
6. Tok Tok (Mighty Mouth) (1665 Points)
7. Tonight (Big Bang) (645 Points)

Total Predicted Chart (Digital Chart + Preference Chart + Album Chart + Broadcast Chart)
1. Tonight (Big Bang) (5617 + 0 + 10000 + 645) = (Total 16262 Points)
2. The Story Only I Didn't Know (IU) (6425 + 1200 + 865 + 2815) = (Total 11305 Points)
3. Best In My Life (Lee Hyun) (7910 + 250 + 39 + 1975) = (Total 10174 Points)
4. Black and White (G.na) (4542 + 500 + 106 + 2110) = (Total 7258 Points)
5. Good Day (IU) (3094 + 700 + 411 + 2060) = (Total 6265 Points)
6. Shy Boy (Secret) (2961 + 600 + 0 + 2635) = (Total 6196 Points)
7. Tok Tok (Mighty Mouth) (4252 + 250 + 0 + 1665) = (Total 6167 Points)

Note: Because Big Bang released their album on Thursday, and the week starts on Monday for Music Bank, so Big Bang only gets half of the week counted, while everyone else had a whole week of sales. YG always releases their albums on a Thursday because they know they can win with only half a week of sales, saving more sales for the following week.

Big Bang might get over 25k points in total with digital + album scores alone the following week when they get a whole week's worth of sales recorded.

Sources: Shn0718 @ Hanteo via DCBB + Hanteo Sales via DCGD
Translation from flibbertigibbet @ 6theory

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BIGBANG 4th Mini Album Reservation Info on YGE Shop

Hi, this is YG Entertainment.

Below is the sales information for Big Bang's upcoming mini album to be released on the 24th of February.

Since the release of their 2nd full length album [Remember] in 2008, solo & overseas activities, Big Bang will be coming back with their 4th mini album after 2 years.

The pre-order for this album will be from February 15th to 24th at YG E-Shop and various online music stores while the exact album release date is on the 25th of February.


Pre-order date: 2011 Feb. 15th to Feb. 24th.
Pre-order stores : YG E-shop and various online music stores
Album release date : 2011. Feb. 25th.
Online album release : 2011. Feb. 24th.
Retail price : KRW 12,000
Free gifts for first batch of released albums purchasers : 1:1 Poster & YG Family Card (limited quantity)
Pre-order events: Those who pre-order Big Bang's 4th mini album within the pre-order period will be given YGE Shop special coupon with pictures.

Looking forward to your support and attention!

Thank you.

Credit: YG entertainment + YG E-shop via BBCN + BIGBANG fans page @ facebook
Translation from Korean to chinese: 燕纸 @ BBCN
Translation from chinese to english: Jiyan @ bigbangupdates

What's the reason for BIGBANG 'mini-album comeback release?

After two years of hiatus, BIGBANG will comeback with a ‘mini album’.On 14th (today) YGE has released the teaser image of their new album on the official website with the comeback date stated as ’2011.02.24′ and the phrase ’4TH MINI ALBUM RELEASE’ .

BIGBANG will make their comeback with a ‘mini album’. After two years, why they comeback only with a minialbum - It is because they will incresase their frequency of producing albums this year and they will keep meeting their fans instead of only promoting a short period of time.

In an interview that G-Dragon did earlier, he said, “After we come back from Japan, we are planning to make one more album.” The teaser imgae shows the words ‘BIG BANG’ in the mouth of a skull with star-shaped eyes and the skull is also wearing a pair of headphone. It has stirred up the attention of the fans.

Source: Nate
Translated & Edited: Rice+Est@BigbangWORLD

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Seungri's 1st mini-album [VVIP] in 5 different colours

 
Like GD&TOP's 1st album 'High High', YG Entertainment will be releasing Seungri's 1st mini-album  [VVIP] in 5 different colours.

So which is your favourite colour?


source : YGeShop

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Seungri Mini-Album Concept Photos

 

 

Download the photos in HD at ygbigbang.com/seungri. 

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Seungri releases teaser for new music video

The teaser for Big Bang member Seungri's first full-length solo album was unveiled today.

A 40-second clip, featuring song "So What" which sings of the hurt feelings a man feels for a forsaken love,
is one of the two title tracks to Seungri's upcoming album set for release on January 20.

The full version of both the song and the video will be disclosed on the same day of the album's release along with the music video for "VVIP," the second title track.

Other tracks that will compose the new album are "Open The Window" (translated title), "Magic," "I Know," "White Love" and "Outro: In My World," with most of them composed and written by Seungri himself.

Several notable collaborations include "Open The Window" featuring G-Dragon and "I Know," a duet with female singer IU.

Born Lee Seung-hyun, Seungri is the youngest of five-member boy band Big Bang as well as the second member
of the group to debut as a solo artist. He had promoted his solo song "Strong Baby" in 2008.

As a group, Big Bang will hold their annual "BIG SHOW" in Korea at the Olympic Park Stadium from February
25 to 27.

source : asiae

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Check out his teaser if u didn't watch it yet.

Source: BIGBANG @YT

110111 Seungri's me2day update

Original Update-

"그녀는 내 마지막자존심까지 짓밟았다 이젠 전쟁이다 ㅡ 1/13 승리 1st minialbum [VVip] 어쩌라고 티져공개"

Translation for SeungRi's me2Day update-

"She stepped on the last pride I had, it's a war now - 1/13 SeungRi 1st minialbum [VVip] Reavealing teaser for 'So What'"

Source: viofbb @ me2Day
Translated by Rebecca of BBUpdates

Seungri Mini-Album Cover + Preorder

Source: DCVI 

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Big Bang Seung Ri Mini Album Vol. 1

Price : US$13.99
Expected release date: January 21, 2011. Preorder Now!

G-Dragon, T.O.P, and Tae Yang have all had their share of solo and unit activities recently, and now it's time for Big Bang's strong baby Seung Ri to drop his first solo mini-album. As Big Bang's youngest member, Seung Ri comes into his own with this release, for which he wrote and composed most of the songs. The mini-album features seven tracks, leading off with the double title songs VVIP and "What Do You Want Me To Do". Bandmate G-Dragon as well as popular singer IU feature in the album.
First Press comes with YG Family Card; only while supplies last.

Note : Poster not included with album.


Product Information
Title : Big Bang : Seung Ri Mini Album Vol. 1
Release Date : 2011-01-21
Language : Korean
Disc Format(s) : CD
Publisher : YG Entertainment

Tracklist :
01. VVIP
02. 어쩌라고
03. 창문을 열어 (FEAT. G-DRAGON)
04. MAGIC
05. I KNOW (WITH. 아이유)
06. WHITE LOVE
07. OUTRO (IN MY WORLD)

source : YesAsia

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Seungri Mini-Album Track List + Teaser Photo

Big Bang’s Seungri has finally confirmed the release date of his comeback solo album through YG Entertainment’s official homepage on January 10th! YGE wrote:

“Seungri’s solo mini-album, “VVIP,” will be released on January 20th.”

For his promotion cycle, Seungri will be heading double title tracks, “VVIP” and “What Do You Want Me To Do“. The artist actively participated in the production of his entire album, composing and writing six out of the seven songs.

The tracklist for the album was also revealed on the site:

01. VVIP
02. What Do You Want Me To Do
03. Open the Window [feat. G-Dragon]
04. MAGIC
05. I Know [feat. IU]
06. White Love
07. Outro (In My World)

Seungri will be releasing his teaser on January 13th, followed by the music video on the 20th.

Sources: YG-Life + allkpop
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