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Posted 24 December 2006 - 02:26 AM
- Stage Name: Seung Ri (승리); V.I
- Former Stage Name: V & Victory
- Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun (이승현)
- Birthdate: 12.12.1990
- Height: 176cm
- Weight: 60kg
- Blood Type: A
- Family: Parents and younger sister
- Position: Vocalist, choreographer
- Personality: Mostly energetic
Because Seung Ri shares the same name as fellow member TOP (Choi Seung Hyun), he is often called by his stage name Seung Ri, which means 'Victory' in Korean. This therefore explains his very 1st stage name 'V' when Big Bang debuted. Otherwise, he is also called the 'maknae' which means the youngest.
Before joining Big Bang, Seung Ri was a member of Il Hwa, a Gwangju dance team which performed at various public events from August 2003 to January 2005. He was also on "Battle Shinhwa", a show that looked for the second Shinhwa, one of the most successful Korean boy bands to date. However, he was rejected in the 13th episode because although he was a great dancer, his vocals failed to impress. However, his talent was noticed by YG's CEO who said Seung Ri's outstanding dance skills earned him a place in the company, as he was shocked that Seung Ri had an incredible ability to create his own dance routines for performances, and hence he was recruited into YG.
At the Golden Disk Awards in December 2007, Seung Ri injured his ankle during the reharsals but still performed at the awards ceremony, avaggrating his injury, resulting in him missing MBC Music Core's 100th episode special with Daesung and TOP for the Seo Ta Ji tribute performance. On the 29th, in the middle of the 'Big Bang is Great' 2nd concert, Seung Ri was rushed into the emergency room when his ankle's condition worsened during the concert. The next day, he still continued to particpate in Big Bang's concert which brought much surprise to fans who thought he would rest due to his condition.
Seung Ri is also the first member of Big Bang to star in a musical. In February 2008, he was double casted for the main lead of the popular musical 'Sonagi', transforming from a singer to his first work as an actor. The musical 'Sonagi' is recognised for it's production and popularity, based on a popular short story - describing as being a painful and pure love story which is even thought in textbooks in Korea. Seung Ri was casted for the male lead after 3 auditions at the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Theatre. He performed in 18-19 out of the 39 planned performancs of the musical in the Seoul Sejong Cultural Centre's M Theatre from 12th April to 5th May.
He also showed an interest in filming and to date, is the second member to debut as an actor after fellow member, T.O.P. He filmed his first film role in June 2008. Titled 우리집에 왜 왔니 ("Why Did You Come to Our House?"), the film also stars Kang Hye Jung and featured Seung Ri as Kang\'s first love. The movie is about Byung Heel (played by Park Hee Soon), the owner of the house, who has lost his wife in an accident and suffers from dementia and Soo Kang (played by Kang Hye Jung) someone who came has left her first love during her high school time and still holds thoughts of her first love, loitering around the neighbourhood. The film was scheduled to be released at the end of 2008.
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Seungri's Interview
Q: Do you have a song you like to sing?
Seungri: Songs that I like to listen to a lot is "Undwenayo" by Hwisong-shi. And before I debut, I really really like "Timeless" by Dongbangshinki-hyung especially Junsu-hyung, whenever I listen to songs that he sings, I always feel very touched (laughs). I've learnt a lot from Dongbangshinki-hyung, I also registered in Junsu-hyung's fan cafe and post lots of news and photos ^^. Because getting to know hyungs makes Bigbang and have Seungri in Bigbang. From now on I will try harder to show better and better products !
Q: Do you have a person you admire and really want to meet?
Seungri: Like I've just said, I really admire Junsu-hyung from Dongbangshinki and I've learned a lot of things from him. I've bought Dongbangshinki's CD and every time I listen to their songs I feel very good. To tell you the truth, if I get the chance to have a meal with Junsu-hyung for once it would be so great. (laughs)
Q: Do you have a song you like to sing?
Seungri: Songs that I like to listen to a lot is "Undwenayo" by Hwisong-shi. And before I debut, I really really like "Timeless" by Dongbangshinki-hyung especially Junsu-hyung, whenever I listen to songs that he sings, I always feel very touched (laughs). I've learnt a lot from Dongbangshinki-hyung, I also registered in Junsu-hyung's fan cafe and post lots of news and photos ^^. Because getting to know hyungs makes Bigbang and have Seungri in Bigbang. From now on I will try harder to show better and better products !
Q: Do you have a person you admire and really want to meet?
Seungri: Like I've just said, I really admire Junsu-hyung from Dongbangshinki and I've learned a lot of things from him. I've bought Dongbangshinki's CD and every time I listen to their songs I feel very good. To tell you the truth, if I get the chance to have a meal with Junsu-hyung for once it would be so great. (laughs)
Starting in January of 2009 Seung Ri began his solo activities with his song 'Strong Baby', a song off of Big Bang's second album "Remember". On January 1st 2009 at 12pm, YG released Seung Ri's MV for 'Strong Baby' which included a cameo from G-Dragon, a bed scene and a passionate kiss. Seungri 1st performed Strong Baby at the MKMF 2008 Awards, before the release of the MV. Shortly after the release of his MV, Seungri was allowed to perform the song on MBC and SBS, but news of the ban from KBS came late. The reason that KBS gave was the word ‘crack’ in the song. The dictionary meaning of ‘crack’ is simply to break or to give way, but KBS stated that it has also associations to drugs in it. YG Entertainment then refuted by saying the word in the song is meant to be the word ‘clap’, and insisted that there has been some misunderstanding of the song lyrics. They insist that there is no hidden meaning to the lyrics. But it is in YG’s policies to not change the songs’ lyrics even if they apply for KBS to reexamine the case to allow for the song to be performed. YG Entertainment said, “If you look at the word ‘crack’ in the context of the lyrics, there is no associations to drugs at all.” “We are looking to request for KBS to reexamine the case but we do not intend to change the lyrics also.” Seungri is still ot allowed to perform on KBS until now.
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This post has been edited by ★VxIahsu: 22 July 2009 - 04:40 PM
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maybe i am going nuts hahahah lol
...da first time i saw a pix of bigbang, my eyes zoomed in on Seung Ri...i was like,'whoa!dat kid is cute' :lol?: ...then after i watched 'Goodbye baby' MV, he officially became my fav member :lol?: ...cant really perv bout him cuz dat'll make me a child molester :buahaha 
*argh!!! runs for cover before nina stabs me again*
hahaha
