2 of the biggest Kpop groups Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang has been presented the commendatory award by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Big Bang and Dong Bang Shin Ki has been selected as excellent entertainers who had contributed to the entertainment realm during the year 2008. Every year the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will select from people who had contributed to the cultural industry.
“Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang are 2 of the groups who have had their activities outside Korea in other Southeast Asian countries including Japan. They have attained great results outside Korea, and can be said to be the 2 icon representatives of Korea’s popular music realm.”
“… The 2 teams have not only achieved best-selling results for their music albums and singles in Korea, they have also received much spotlight in other countries for their music. Their popularity in other countries are earning them more recognition as Asia’s best groups.”
“… The groups have not only got the charm, dance and also song power, they also venture into other areas like producing, lyrics and taking part in song compositions.”
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1TYM Teddy first ever joint stage with TaeYang
Hip hop group 1TYM member Teddy will have this comeback stage after 1 year.
Teddy will be performing for TaeYang’s solo stage on 31st for MBC Gayo DaeJeon.
TaeYang will be performing ‘Look Only At Me’, ‘Prayer’ and ‘Ma Girl’ for his special stage on 31st December. And Teddy will be performing for the rap of song ‘Prayer’.
A YG representative said, “It is a shame that Teddy could perform for TaeYang‘ solo concert previously. Fans are looking forward to the first ever joint stage between the 2.”
Meanwhile, Big Bang will also be performing on a special stage with ‘Kid Big Bang‘, their kid lookalikes, today.
