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SOL
(BIGBANG)
With his second album which took 4 years to make, BIGBANG’s main vocalist SOL is making his long awaited Japanese debut. We talked with him about his work and the emotions he put into his album.
Continue reading Taeyang in AnAn Magazine (no. 1918; 140820)
– How did you feel when your new album was ready to get released?
YB: I’ve taken my time, very long 4 years making it so this album means a lot to me. I felt refreshed when it was out.
Continue reading Taeyang for S Cawaii Magazine (Oct 2014) – Interview and Scans
Thanks so much to @MShinju for the fanaccounts!
Day 1
YB was really energetic today in Fukuoka. He danced very passionately, using the elevations on stage (where the band members are standing)
In the Q&A corner, he answered the typical “if I don’t ask this I’ll die on my way home”-questions.
First was a girl in 3rd row left side.
SOL JAPAN TOUR “RISE” 2014 continues in Kobe with more memorable performances and unique fan moments. Next Stop — Fukuoka!
Fancams:
More fanaccounts and video beneath the cut:
alternative upload here. BBVIPchannel has english subs here (registration required.)
Many thanks to the uploader!
LOL – It’s Guerilla Date with Animals! (And a particularly flirty llama…) We were going to wait till this was subbed to post, but finally figured not to wait to share this since it can be appreciated all on its own (as many have already seen for themselves.) This is probably my favorite on camera interview of his – he looks so happy and comfortable. There’s just no end to the cuteness of this Rise promo…
It’s been a momentous week for Taeyang as the Japan version of Rise was successfully launched on the market and “SOL Japan Tour: Rise 2014” got off to a rockingly fun start at the Grand Cube Osaka.
Continue reading Taeyang kicks of Rise Tour in Osaka (140812-13)
“Hello everyone! This is SOL. My Japanese solo debut album will be released on August 13 called RISE [+Solar & HOT]. It’s the album I’ve worked on with all my heart for a long time. Please listen to it! Then, see you guys on the tour!”
Thanks solysombra0518 for the translation!
See more details about the album and where to buy it here.
More video after the cut.
Continue reading Taeyang’s comment and CF for RISE [+Solar & HOT] Album in Japan
The Japan version of RISE is also Taeyang’s (SOL’s) formal solo debut in the Japan market, hence it will be released in a special edition bundled with both HOT and Solar. The album will be released on August 13, 2014.
Click HERE to listen to song samples. There are different versions for the RISE [+SOLAR & HOT] release:
Taeyang (SOL) will release his first official album in Japan on August 13, 2014. 2 versions will be released: a 2CD set (JPY 2,800+tax) and another version with an additional DVD (JPY 3,800+tax) , as well as a “Playbutton” version. We’ll update with more information as soon as it becomes available.
YGEX has also announced that Taeyang will be having a concert tour in Japan to promote his new album and have released some concert dates: (UPDATED with additional concert dates)
Performance starts at1:59. (Alternate link here in case it gets taken down.)
Thanks to KI RI for the upload!
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