Taeyang in AnAn Magazine (no. 1918; 140820)

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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.

Rise Tour in Fukuoka (140823-24)

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.

Rise Tour in Yokohama (140817-18)

Taeyang wrapped up 2 days of concerts at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall.  Next stop: Kobe!

Press Videos  (thanks to the uploaders!)

Mezamashi TV

More video and fanaccounts below the cut

Taeyang’s comment and CF for RISE [+Solar & HOT] Album in Japan

“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.

Details about RISE (Japan Version)

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:

1. 2CD + DVD (+42page Photobook) (Available through YesAsia, CD Japan,  HMV )

Thelma & SOL’s “Fall in Love” song fancam!~

AHHH!!!!
This is so exciting!
Recently Thelma Aoyama had a fan meeting in Japan and decided to give her fans a taste of “Fall in Love” which features our boy Taeyang~~
Unfortunately, Taeyang wasn’t present at the fanmeeting to sing the song, BUT you can definately hear his voice at some point. Can’t wait to see the music video~~!!

You can hear him around 1:47

C: dekavitamkk

And as a bonus – congrats to Big Bang for winning the “U-sen New Artist Award!” (video under the post)