I’m out of the loop of K-pop now.. can you give me some updates on big bang?
Hello!
I'm not sure how long you've been out of the loop but here's a few updates just off the top of my head for the overall group as well as individual activities.
It's nothing juicy, scandalous, or groundbreaking, just the facts I'm aware of with no thoughts behind them. If I'm missing anything, feel free to add on or correct me.
BigBang
The group’s latest release is ‘Still Life’ (2022)
Bang Bang Bang’ becomes their first song to surpass 200 million streams on spotify as of March 2023
T.O.P
Departed from YG Entertainment in February 2022
Attended a Versace show in LA on March 9th
Joined the Dear Moon Project (a tourism mission and art project launched by a Japanese billionaire that will take a single lunar free return that’ll last over 6 days with 9 crew members including T.O.P and Steve Aoki)
Has developed his own wine brand (T’SPOT)
Although previously stating he would give up on idol life and music overall, he’s planning to release not only his solo debut album but a feature film as well (no confirmed date)
Taeyang
Married February 2018 and became a father December 2021
Confirmed to have signed with THEBLACKLABEL January 3rd after parting ways with YG Entertainment in December 2022
Released a collab with BTS’ Jimin called ‘Vibe’ on January 13th (has one win)
GD
Currently the only BigBang Member under YG Entertainment
Has attended a few Chanel shows as it’s ambassador
7 months after it’s release, his cover of Elvis Presley’s ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ has been added to the deluxe version of the ‘ELVIS’ soundtrack
Rumored to be making a comeback album and potentially hold a concert
Daesung
Left YG Entertainment December 2022
Was a guest on ‘Roommates, not Marriage’, his first appearance on a variety show since 2017
Seungri
Willingly parted ways with both YG Entertainment and Big Bang in 2019 following the Burning Sun scandal
Released from prison February 9th, 2 days earlier than scheduled, and has kept a low profile for now
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