Fans of YG in Malaysia are excited to hear that Halo Music will be holding a YG Day to celebrate Big Bang's visit to the country. Not only will Big Bang be welcomed, but in collaboration with YG, it will be a celebration for all of YG.
On their facebook they stated:
"KNUKEast is the official event management for this upcoming event, 'Halo! YG Day (in collaboration with Halo Music Malaysia and YG Entertainment of Korea).' Halo would like to celebrate the official arrival of YG Entertainment into Malaysian shores by holding the abovementioned event as the ice breaker and for fans of YG Family to get together for a fun-filled day. During the event, there will be a dance competition for all K-pop lovers (Terms and Conditions to be disclosed later) and of course lots of attractive prizes to be won on the day itself"
So if you live in Malaysia, make sure to follow this facebook for more information. As a bonus the event is free!
G-Dragon on CNN’s List of “50 Reasons Why Seoul is the World’s Greatest City”
Big Bang’s leader G-Dragon has been selected by CNN as one of the reasons why Seoul is considered as one of the most awesome cities. He was introduced in an article entitled “50 Reasons Why Seoul is the World’s Greatest City” on CNN GO (http://www.cnngo.com).
The CNN article stated, “There's a reason Asian tourists have ranked Seoul as their favorite world city three years in a row. Actually, there are 50 of them,” enlisting various reasons related to Korean culture and tradition such as Bibimbap, Kimchi, Korean saunas (jjimjilbangs), and Taekwondo. G-Dragon, alongside Yuna Kim, made it on the list of 50 reasons.
The article introduced G Dragon as the following: “Since debuting in 2006, the audacious leader of Big Bang has thrilled Seoul fashionistas with fierce fashion -- Alexander McQueen silk skull scarves, wedge loafers, skirts! Best fashion moment: head-to-toe vintage Chanel -- complete with a retro headband -- and Kanye West Louis Vuitton neon high tops for the group's concert Big Show 2008.”
Netizens who have heard the news were excited, commenting “I’m so proud of him that I almost got goose bumps,” “Even I feel great,” “CNN knows how to recognize the right people.”