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A YG Family Reunion: Press Highlights

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The YG Family has a close bond that translates into great chemistry on stage

Can’t wait for the YG Family Concert? Or will you have to pass up on it? No worries, Weekender’s got you covered. Here’s the scoop on the press conference at Resorts World Sentosa.

 

Family portrait The YG Family has a close bond that translates into great chemistry on stage
Family portrait
The YG Family has a close bond that translates into great chemistry on stage

This weekend has a great lot in store for fans of the YG Family. A score of the South Korean agency’s top-billing acts will be putting on their first collaborative performance here – and Singapore’s the only stop in Southeast Asia. Let’s drop some names: BIGBANG, 2NE1, Psy, Epik High, and emerging band Winner.

If you’re going to miss out on this explosive event, I feel you. I wish I could be dancing to a live mix of Fantastic Baby vs I’m the Best vs Gentleman too, or something along that line. But you can still get your fix of the YG family! Here are some of the best moments of the press conference that just ended.

1. Where’s Seungri of BIGBANG?

We received word that Seungri had met with a car accident in Seoul this morning and won’t be joining the YG tour. But not to worry folks, he’s making speedy recovery in hospital! Godspeed recovery, Seungri!

2. Keep calm and carry on

Inside jokes BIGBANG's G-Dragon (lower left) and Taeyang (lower right) let out a hearty laugh at their fellow YG artists' witty quips
Inside jokes
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (front row left), Taeyang (middle) and T.O.P. (right) let out a hearty laugh at their fellow YG artists’ witty quips

Despite the unfortunate news, the stars were able to keep the mood light. They were laughing at each other’s jokes too, in true family spirit.

3. Lemme take a selfie

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#selfie That's what mobile phones are really for! BIGBANG's T.O.P. and 2NE1's Bom get intimate with their gadgets
#selfie
That’s what mobile phones are really for! BIGBANG’s T.O.P. and 2NE1’s Bom get intimate with their gadgets
Funny face CL from 2NE1 has got her photo senses down pat, but Taeyang of BIGBANG might need some help!
Funny face
CL from 2NE1 has got her photo senses down pat, but Taeyang of BIGBANG might need some help!

Halfway through the conference, the singers started testing the Samsung mobiles on their tables. And what better way to test a phone than by taking a high-res selfie?

4. Hot hot heat

Shortly after Epik High’s Tablo confidently stated he loves Singapore’s weather, 2NE1’s Sandara Park came out with a daring ‘confession’. In a friendly squabble, BIGBANG’s T.O.P. goaded Dara into doing a movie crying scene on the spot. In retort, she quipped, “I’d rather do a kiss scene with…” Who? Turns out fellow artist Mithra Jin from Epik High was her choice! Click here to see their playful teasing in action.

5. Big tease

When asked what fans can expect at the YG Family Concert, the singers played the mystery card on us. “We want to keep it a secret!” said Winner’s members. Now we know how they keep us strung along!

6. One big family

But one thing’s for sure – this collaborative stage is going to be phenomenal. BIGBANG’s T.O.P. stated that the band’s work is inspired by Winner – “because they’re winners” – and the latter agreed vice-versa. Winner even joked that they would love to do a collaboration with YG’s boss in rap and dance. Well, we’ll hold you guys to that!

If you’re like me and weren’t able to secure those coveted tickets to YG Family’s Concert this weekend, chin up! Samsung is organising a host of on-site activities for you to win your own YG memorabilia. Head down to the Samsung GALAXY Studio Power Station at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, open from 11am on 13 and 14 September.

Simply complete the activities there and receive a number of great takeaways, like exclusive YG Family pin badges, temporary tattoos, and photo printouts of you and your friends at the YG Family photo wall. Sweet!

By Pamela Chow

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