Saturday, August 15, 2009

20 Questions with the members of Big Bang

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Big Bang recently was featured on the "20 questions" segment of Japanese Magazine titled "Big One." It's basic run-of-the-mill questions, but you Big Bang fans / VIP's should enjoy the read. Thanks to KPOP JJANG for Sharing.

G-Dragon
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1. Your personal data:
Born 1988.08.18. Height 177cm, weight 58kg, A blood type.

2. The first cd you bought?
Wu-Tang Clan’s “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)”

3. Is there an artist that changed your life?
Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M”

4. When did you first want to become a singer?
Since I saw singers on television as a child; always.

5. What was your audition song to enter YG?
Lil Bow Wow’s “That’s My Home”

6. Any artists you would like to do a featuring with?
015B from Korea, Rihanna from America, Mondo Grosso from Japan

7. Please give us your brain activity percentages.
70% music, 5% food, 25% sleep

8. What kind of person are you? Please do a self-analysis.
I’m a normal person but I dislike normalcy. I don’t get close to others easily, but if I do get close I will do anything for them.

9. The worst scandal up until now?
I can’t remember.

10. Is there some phrase or action you use to lift your spirits during a live or while recording?
Shouting.

11. What is your unique “fashion point?”
Not flashy, well-made/high quality, but cool!

12. Something nice about becoming famous?
Receiving everyone’s kind support.

13. Something difficult about becoming famous?
You’re not allowed to go places you want to.

14. When you are out of sorts, what do you do to rejuvenate yourself?
Sleeping, shopping.

15. If you were producing Big Bang, what would you want to do?
I am already producing…

16. Where is your “Heaven?” During what time?
My bed in my room. (Before I go to sleep when I lay there and think over what happened during the day. )

17. Something you have been into lately?
Interior Design. [tn: "interior" may mean something else but google lets me think it is this.]

18. The most relaxing place?
My room.

19. If you had one month of vacation, what would you do?
Travel someplace nice.

20. Who would you like to thank?
All of the fans.

Translations: vi_ii_i@ygbigbang


TOP
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1. Your personal data:
Date of birth 11/4/87. Height 181cm, Weight 65kg, Blood Type B.

2. First CD you bought?
NOTORIOUS B.I.G’s「Born Again」

3. A life-changing song or artist?
Method man & Red man’s「Da Rock Wilder」
NOTORIOUS B.I.G’s「Big Poppa」

4. At what point did you want to become an artist?
This question is too broad.

5. What song did you sing when you auditioned for YG?
Rap lyrics I wrote during my Tempo phase.

6. Singers you’d like to collaborate with?
Damian Rice

7. What occupies your mind (by percentage)
It’s a secret.

8. What kind of person are you? Describe your personality.
I always criticize myself and try to change. I don’t really know myself either.

9. Worst event ever?
I don’t want to think about it.

10. When you’re recording or performing live, what’s something you involuntarily do when you’re feeling good?
I’m always different, and sometimes I can’t control myself.

11. Your fashion sense?
I try to liven up luxurious clothes.

12. What’s comfortable ever since you became a star?
I have a lot more invaluable friends.

13. What’s uncomfortable ever since you became a star?
I’m scared of losing my true self.

14. What do you do when you find no solace?
I listen to soft music and drink wine before I sleep. Then I organize my thoughts.

15. What would you want to do if you were a Big Bang producer?
I’d like to do a concert in a special place.

16. Where is your “My Heaven” or what do you do to reach it?
I shop or relax and drink wine.

17. Your current obsession?
Be@rbrick and a lot of suits and shoes.

18. Where are you most comfortable?
In the house where I live with my parents.

19. If you had a month long break, what would you do?
I would rest with my family in a place where no one else was.

20. Who would you like to say thank you to?
Everyone who knows me, loves me, rebuked me, and made time for me.



Sol / Taeyang
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1. Tell us your personal data.
Date of Birth: 5/18/1988. Height: 174cm. Weight: 56kg. Blood Type: B

2. First CD you bought?
…… (no answer?)

3. Artist or song that changed your life?
There are too many…

4. Moment you decided you wanted to become an artist?
The first time I recorded a music video and came into contact with Hip Hop music.

5. Song you sang at your YG audition?
『I Believe I Can Fly』(I never auditioned, but I was praised when I sang this song)

6. Artist you want to collaborate with?
T.I.

7. Describe the contents of your thoughts by percentages.
Music 50%, dancing 25%, singing 25%.

8. What kind of person do you think you are? Evaluate yourself.
I don’t really know. Just someone who enjoys music.

9. The worst moment of your life?
Nothing in particular. I know I will go through a lot more in the future.

10. What’s something you inadvertently do or say when you’re feeling really pumped during a recording or live performance?
I don’t really know.

11. What’s defines your sense of fashion?
[It's] simple.

12. What’s one benefit of being famous?
Using my abilities to garner recognition from a lot of people, and then in turn being able to move them [with my work].

13. What’s something uncomfortable about being famous?
The amount of people who try to take advantage of the love and interest I’ve received from others has increased.

14. What do you do to liven up when you’re exhausted?
I either listen to music or go to sleep.

15. What would you do for Big Bang if you were the producer?
Create better music, create a more impressive stage, and give Big Bang the time and luxury to expand ourselves.

16. Where or what is your MY HEAVEN?
When I’m in church praying for my dreams to be realized, when I’m working in the studio.

17. Your latest obsession, whether it’s a place or a thing?
Dog collars, the pet shop.

18. Place where you’re most at ease?
STUDIO with TEDDY

19. If you had a one month break, what would you want to do?
Vacation.

20. Who do you want to say thank you to?
YOU

Translations: notafox@ygbigbang



D-lite / Dae Sung
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1. Your personal data:
DOB 4/26/89. Height 178cm, Weight 63kg, Blood Type O.

2. First CD you bought?
Maxwell

3. A life-changing song or artist?
Maxwell

4. At what point did you want to become an artist?
When I sang or heard songs, my thoughts of wanting to become a singer grew.

5. What song did you sing when you auditioned for YG?
『Ribbon In The Sky』

6. Singers you’d like to collaborate with?
If I have the opportunity to make good music, I’d like to collaborate with anybody.

7. What occupies your mind (by percentage)
Music 50%, Enjoying life 10%, Sleep 10%, Being the life of the party 10%, Eating good food 10%

8. What kind of person are you? Describe your personality.
I’m trying to be someone who’s bright, optimistic, and can always laugh.

9. Worst event ever?
I’ve never had a bad moment. Only good and thankful things occur.

10. When you’re recording or performing live, what’s something you involuntarily do to pump up the mood?
GO! GO!, Assa! (We did it!) YU~HU~!, Assa!!

11. Your fashion sense?
Casual, comfortable clothes.

12. Perks of being famous?
Rather than considering it perks, I am just thankful for everything.

13. What’s uncomfortable ever since you became a star?
Even with feeling uncomfortable, I am still thankful for everything.

14. What do you do to liven up your mood?
I laugh! Hahaha~~

15. If you were a Big Bang producer, what would you want to do?
I would give us a little break.

16. What or where is your “My Heaven”?
When I’m on stage performing.

17. Your current obsession?
Traveling Japan by train.

18. Where are you most at ease?
Inside the h-bath.

19. If you had a month long break, what would you do?
Rest.

20. Who would you like to say thank you to?
Everyone.



VI / Seungri
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1. Your personal data:
DOB 12/12/90. Height 177cm, Weight 60kg, Blood Type A.

2. First CD you bought?
‘NSync 『No Strings Attached』

3. A life-changing song or artist?
Korean singer Tashannie’s “Haru Haru”. I sang it at my last audition.

4. At what point did you want to become an artist?
I realized my dreams of becoming a singer when I was dancing.

5. What song did you sing when you auditioned for YG?
『Super Star』

6. Singers you’d like to collaborate with?
Timbaland

7. What occupies your mind (by percentage)
Music 60%, Fans 40%

8. Describe your personality.
Even though I’m really competitive, I feel that I am also quick-witted.

9. Worst event ever?
I slipped on snow and broke my teeth when I was young.

10. When you’re recording or performing live, what’s something you involuntarily do to pump up the mood?
Yahoo~~!

11. Your fashion sense?
Nothing special.

12. Perks of being famous?
Getting love from many people.

13. What are the uncomfortable points of being famous?
I can’t roam around as I please.

14. What do you do liven up your mood?
I listen to music.

15. If you were a Big Bang producer, what would you want to do?
I’d give us lots of free time.

16. What or where is your “My Heaven”?
When I’m singing on stage.

17. Your current obsession?
Japanese dramas or films.

18. Most comfortable place?
Home.

19. If you had a month long break, what would you do?
Go to the beach.

20. Who would you like to say thank you to?
Fans, I always feel better through your constant support. Thank you~~!

Translations: filmsession@ygbigbang

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