No Wonder Girls nor Big Bang in 2009…, Saturday July 4, 2009 Korea Options

[Love. Music.]

We all know about JYP's mission to make the Wonder Girls American debut a blinding success and they are now the opening acts for all but 2 of Jonas Brothers concert tour stops until the end of 2009. That effectively means no Korean albums in 2009 for Korean Wonderfuls. The same goes for Big Bang's VIPs when it was announced recently that there were no plans for a 2009 Korean album as well.

YG Entertainment's CEO, Yang Hyun Suk revealed recently that Big Bang's leader and fashionista, G-Dragon will be releasing his 1st mini-album on 18th August, coincidentally his 21st birthday. This will be followed by Tae Yang whose 2nd mini-album will be out around September - October. Daesung will also be releasing his own mini-album at the end of the year, and it was stressed that it will not be another trot album. The other 2, T.O.P and Seung Ri will be busy with their respective filming commitments.

Big Bang are currently still united though but not in Korea, promoting in Japan which started in June and will end in July. Thereafter, the individual Big Bang members will disperse to pursue their own projects. Yang Hyun Suk said, "Many are hoping to see another Big Bang album this year. But because of their Japan promotions and subsequent solo projects thereafter, it's not possible for them to do so. We hope that the fans will understand and continue to show their support for their solo projects."

No Wonder Girls nor Big Bang in 2009. The same goes for MC Mong, Lee Hyori and others which I can't remember. The K-pop scene of 2009 looks so lonely without them. With less than 1/2 of 2009 to go, hopefully someone steps up to the plate.

source: kbites

[♥hippo-holic♥]

ive accepted it already that wonder girls wont be active this whole year but also big bang?

k-pop world would be so lonely without these 2 groups.
i hope korean V.I.Ps and WonderFuls would survive without 1 whole year without them.

[oh`retro]

It's okay, we're still going to see lots of Big Bang because 3/5 of the members are still releasing music.
Can't wait for GD's solo, it's going to be so amazing.

[it'sCHECKMATE]

Ehem,no Wondergirls,no Big Bang and no DBSK. Goshhh,it would be really lonely
without this three group

[♥ K A T ♥]

The K-pop scene of 2009 looks so lonely without them
THIS.

I TOTALLY MISS THEM.
I know Big Bang will still be around. But as a whole they are not.

[vivid89]

hmm...its kind of sad for korea when these groups start leaving to other countries to do their promotions. I think we won't see wonder girls for a while, but at least the big bang members are releasing their individual albums

[pe4nut]

may i know who's fashionista?
haha..
it's ok because there are solo project..
i'm exiting ^^
BIG BANG FIGHTING

[HeartKeeper]

As a new fan of Big Bang, that's bad news.. Or not coz the fans would surely be waiting for the group to be whole again after they're done with their individual jobs.. it would be a blast!

Looking forward to G-Dragon, Tae Yang & Daesung's mini album.. Seung Ri & T.O.P's screen projects!!

[s2WuZun&YeSung]

im pretty sad that Wonder Girls wont be active in korea this year =(
but they were SO awesome at the jonas concert !
i went to one of them. and it was SOOOO awesomee..
they taught some other ppl how to do the nobody dance too ! ^^

[Julie o__o]

Wont this be a opportunity for other artist to break in to the "K-Pop scene" We still have 2NE1 =] No need to be so negitive xP

At least we can look forward to Big Bangs solo projects =D

[bapeman]

wow looks like Big Bang has taken a ride on the stardom bus. i thought they wouldn't do this. they are the only korean group i listen to. I was hoping that they do what they been doing the last 2 years and dominate the last half of the year but i guess it means the next will be next year's first half which rarely has the best music. but i guess i just have to wait longer....

[★Shira]

thats too bad bcause im looking forward to their new album.
but nvm i guess i can wait for BB.
besides they'll release their solo songs so...yeah.
looking forward to Taeyoung's solo songs

[Seattlefanatic]

Its ok...we'll be seeing them still but its just maad love when its in their homeland. I just hope VIPs and WFs dont lose their faith and love for them as they make a return next year. wow! cant wait!

[16_ASiAN-iSH!]

Kpop would be really lonely without them..
Most of the Kpop groups nowadays are going overseas..

I miss them already ! ):
2009 is really a busy year for WonderGirls && BigBang overseas.. Goodluck for them ! (:

[Rachetto]

The Kpop scene is definitely looking rather barren without the main groups.
I hope that Big Bang don't do a DBSK and start placing a lot of emphasis on Japan and neglecting Korea. Because as much as I adore DBSK, I can't deny that they spend a LOT more time in Japan than they do in Korea. So, as much as I wish Big Bang the best of luck in Japan too, hopefully they'll realise how much Korea loves them
PS. Good luck to both WG and BB! (:

oh and I can't wait for BB's solo projects! hehe

[lymejuice]

aah..and I was looking forward to seeing big bang more this year. Even if they were to do solo projects, it would never be the same unless they act as a group.

[mayce]

wow, this makes me sad :[ .. i love wg & bb so much but oh well. i guess 2pm, 2ne1 and 4minute will have to do for now.

[Yoosutic]

well now that all the big groups are out of the way the smaller fish can be seen lmao ok lame but yu know waht i mean with 2pm shinee snsd 2ne1 n 4min ect there is still competition although its not huge as dbsk or bb but it will open doors for other talents to be discover.. if any lolzx. but suju made a comeback this earlier half. n the snsd gee syndrome blah blah blah. for the later hlaf they are more into thier solo project so yu'll still see em.

i dun think big bang can pull a dbsk on korea -.- i dun think any kroean boy band can. first big bang are more into thier solo or acting not like dbsk who doesnt branch out and stick to thier passion for music. jap oricon is very competitive n to stand out they need a very unique artist or group. big bang does stand out but they arent gonna be committeed into startin off as fresh debutees again. its a long road to success for foreigner in jap and true success. not to mention the amount of pressure on the sales. i dun think bb can handle the pressure although as a group. they still arent that close altogether yet.

[firefaery]

well, i don't think overseas fans would be dat affected since we dont really see em in korea lol they'll still be doing their thing, perform.. and for sure we are still going to see it, as usual, over the net.

[ChocolateChipCoo...]

aww... that i so sad.. esp for me...
Big bang and Wonder girls were like the first two groups that introduced me to k pop and liking it too... oh well...
can't wait for big bang's solo activities (gD's album taeyang's album and Daesung's album) hehe

with them gone for a whole year from the industry i would assume that by the it is their comeback there will be huge anticipation!!
keke love them but miss them too!!!
wish them well!!

[bapeman]

The Kpop scene is definitely looking rather barren without the main groups.
I hope that Big Bang don't do a DBSK and start placing a lot of emphasis on Japan and neglecting Korea. Because as much as I adore DBSK, I can't deny that they spend a LOT more time in Japan than they do in Korea. So, as much as I wish Big Bang the best of luck in Japan too, hopefully they'll realise how much Korea loves them
PS. Good luck to both WG and BB! (:

oh and I can't wait for BB's solo projects! hehe

ahhhh they cannot choose whether they are in korea or not. they aren't under their own label so they can't really decide. just like any other job involving a boss.

[moore_shady]

Dont mind no album as its always good to keep it for future! Wish success to all of them internationally.

[nimco]

i dun think big bang can pull a dbsk on korea -.- i dun think any kroean boy band can. first big bang are more into thier solo or acting not like dbsk who doesnt branch out and stick to thier passion for music. jap oricon is very competitive n to stand out they need a very unique artist or group. big bang does stand out but they arent gonna be committeed into startin off as fresh debutees again. its a long road to success for foreigner in jap and true success. not to mention the amount of pressure on the sales. i dun think bb can handle the pressure although as a group. they still arent that close altogether yet.

wow you know them so well*sarcasm*

I hope WG and BB the best and hope they take care of their health(:

[♥ lavender rain]

oh WOW. i never expect to see NO WONGER GIRLS or BIG BANG for 2009! D: dang, like everyone said here, looks like the Korean music scene will be VERY VERY EMPTY for the latter part of the year cause DBSK won't be coming back as well! ;_; but i supposed newbie groups like 2am/pm. 2ne1. 4minutes. and others like SNSD. Kara can take over for a while! XDDDDD

yeah. cause WG is on their American Tour, and really i wonder how long that's going to take before they come back! XD and of course Big Bang is starting to break out in Japan, though i THOUGHT for SURE BB said they were coming back in the 2009?! XD ummm. it actually looks like maybe BB are REALLLY taking the whole Japanese duet seriously then! 8D but they will have a long way to go. XDD though wishing good luck to both groups! 8D

so, DANGGGGGGG. it seems like 2010 willl ONCE again be like 2008--- oh gosh. it's going to be SO AMAZINGG cause all the groups willl be coming back and BATTLING EACH OTHER. dang. i can't wait to see how this turns out! :DDDDD

This post has been edited by ♥ lavender rain: Jul 7 2009 1 55 AM