Best of both worlds

Big Bang and TVXQ awarded as Cultural Ambassadors

In 2009, the boys of Big Bang and TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki focused solely on the Japanese market as they released albums in Japan but none in Korea.
Both groups had successful campaigns in Japan as TVXQ won numerous awards and held concerts at the Tokyo Dome while Big Bang won newcomer / rookie awards. Because of their success overseas, both groups will be awarded with the title of Cultural Ambassadors by the Cultural Tourism Board, the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE).

The translated article by sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com:

Both five-member groups Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang received the exceptional recognition of being “Cultural Ambassadors.”

The private organization from the Cultural Tourism Board, the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE) stated, “Due to the contributions they have made in the development of the cultural aspect through popular music, we have decided to appoint/award them as ‘Cultural Ambassadors’ as a form of recognition.”
They have produced the most number of successful album records even in such a difficult period of time in the music industry, and have been energetically involved in both local and overseas activities; these are the main reasons behind this award.
A representative from KOFICE said, “This honor was awarded based on those who have contributed to the cultural industry on a yearly basis. Every year, this award has been given to those working in the cultural field, but this year is an exception as it has been given to idol groups.”
They added, “As both Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang are busy with their schedules, the official announcement will be made later in January.”

This is great news to BIG BANG SKIN KI(s)! It's like the best of both worlds came together and become one. Haha, ok... thinking too much. But seriously I'm happy for both of my BOYS from 2 groups. It's way more than I can ask for. Congrats boys! ^^


T.O.P is a fashionista and makes fun of G-Dragon’s hair?
Another case of who wore it better? Nope, not this time.

Big Bang’s leader G-Dragon isn’t the only fashionista in the group as their bad ass rapper T.O.P is being praised for his ever so stylish fashion sense.

Do you think T.O.P is a fashionista like G-Dragon? I think so. Some bonus content: a funny comic was posted on bbvipz, made by talented artist 산하 (San Ha).



Netizens comment on G-Dragon’s love for Hangul Fashion!



In G-Dragon’s me2day update last January 15, he (shall we say it’s Seungri) posted a photo of a member wearing a jacket wherein on the back of it says ‘We are BigBang(우린 빅뱅)’ in Korean. The member in the photo didn’t show his face but he was recognized as the youngest member of the group, Seungri.

But this is not the first time that G-Dragon wears something with hangul characters written on it. He already showed his love for Hangul Fashion through his caps. Written on his caps were ’곧미남(Pretty Boy)’ and ‘힙합(Hip-Hop)’.

Some of the netizens reactions:
•“I wonder what phrase in Hangul he’ll use next”
•“Clothes and hats with Hangul characters engraved on them fit GD very well”
•“G-Dragon portrays a very interesting fashion sense”.

Credits..

News 1 & 2- allkpop
News 3 -
Korean article: tvdaily
Translated: zai @ ibigbang