The group Big Bang’s comeback is causing syndrome both national and internationally.
The song “Blue”, which is a song Big Bang’s 5th mini album, “Alive”, that was released earlier, on 22th, is attracting many parts of the world. It went through Korean charts as well as YouTube and iTunes charts.
As the digital single of “Blue” released, it topped major Korean music sites, such as Melon, Olleh Music, MNet.com, etc. on the second day.
The music video was released on YouTube on 22th. On the same day, it had surpassed 1 million views and at 3PM on 24th, currently it has passed 5 million views. This is the highest level (achieved) by K-Pop singers’ single video. When it is checked to see each regional country that click (on the video), it is shown that the whole world, except for Africa continent, has a high hits.
“Blue”, which is also in iTunes chart, is popular in many countries. K-Pop has entered US and Canada, UK, France, as well as other “strong” countries like, Mexico (45th), Australia (51th), New Zealand (61th), etc., and it’s within the Top 100. It rises to 3rd place in Finland.
YG Entertainment has announced that since March, Big Bang will have a world tour in 16 countries and 25 cities, but the specific cities hasn’t been reveal which gained endless inquiries from all around the world.
YG said, “Big Bang’s popularity has entered ‘high’ countries like US and UK, France, etc. Also, countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and in Central Asia and Middle East have keep asking (the details) for the concert.”
Big Bang has proven their popularity overseas by getting “Worldwide Act” award on MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), which was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 2011.
YG stated, “While Big Bang’s comeback is coming, (we) can feel their popularity from overseas through some ways.” He revealed, “The album is going to be officially on 29th. (We) are expecting (the song) can do better in iTunes chart.”
source + image: SportsDonga via Nate
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