Big Bang still popular in Japan despite the bad press [NEWS]

Posted by on November 11, 2011

Despite all of the bad press Big Bang has been receiving lately, their fame in Japan seems to know no end.

In the latest issue of a Japanese magazine, a survey was conducted asking 1,000 Japanese fans on who their favorite Hallyu artists were and the boys of Big Bang triumphantly came out on top.

Not only were they voted ‘most favorite Korean artist’, but Japanese fans showed their support by ranking them high in the categories of best vocals, dance performances, good-looks, fashion style, and ability to speak Japanese.

Members Taeyang and Daesung were voted #1 and #2 for the ‘artist with the best vocals’, Taeyang was voted #2 for ‘artist with the best dance moves’, and Seungri was also voted #2 for ‘artist who speaks Japanese fluently’.

T.O.P and G-Dragon came in at #2 & #3 for best-looking artists, and G-Dragon was voted as #1 under the ‘artist with the most fashionable style’ category.

Netizens who saw the magazine remarked, “The Japanese still love Big Bang“, “This is awesome for Big Bang to be featured on such a famous magazine“, and “Congratulations, Big Bang“.

In related news, Big Bang was recently voted best ‘Worldwide Act’ at the 2011 MTV EMA‘s.

(See complete survey results here)

Source & Image: enews24 via Nate, allkpop.com

Filed under: News

  • VIP4Daesung

    BIG BANG IS BACK...and is BEST...<3 <3 <3 <3 THIS PROVES THEY ARE GETTING TO BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD!!! BIG BANG FOREVER!

  • http://twitter.com/AkiraFirefly Акirа F

    Yes, and now give us Oh, Yeah MV! PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

  • http://twitter.com/giiseh GiKwon

    Of course they are BIG BANG <3.

  • http://290426.tumblr.com/ 290426

    big bang big bang big bang! >.< 

  • Kt

    Those haters must b crying now....

  • daysy

    omg ,  VERY VERY HAPPY :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1542769398 Leni Delliani

    BigBang hope u more kind and good for next time...love u, like your music so much

  • fayelfrida

    of course lah~ no doubt BIGBANG is THE BEST!!! 

    im really super duper very proud to be a VIP.. supporting BIGBANG!!

  • http://twitter.com/AviWill Avi Will

    I think that because of this award they're even MORE popular! I mean, we never seemed to outrank TVXQ but look at BIGBANG now - they are on the TOP!!!! <3

  • bigbanglover

    yes .. they should give us Oh Yeah mv !! ^^

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000478891993 Sea Li Loung

    how can such news like that beating out BIG BANG!!

  • http://twitter.com/twelvejan two elf (마야)

    Despite everything, 2011 is still Big Bang's year!

    To more Big Bang years to come! \O/

  • Mybigbang

    BIGBANG is irresistible.. not matter how time goes, how many thing change,, BIGBANG will always be "BIG- BANG" to everyone who know them..

  • Mybigbang

    Me too.. I am a proud VIP since the first time I listen to their song long time ago..
    Finally they are back!

  • valxuan

    CAN'T NOBODY BRING BIGBANG DOWN~~ :P 
    Woohooo~~ VIPs are never ending supporters...and I believe no matter where u go, fans will remain loyal! Same goes out to the Jap VIPs! Yayyy!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ACLXZLCOY3AWYB2F5265LVQNGM Hidayah Saberi

    great!!...the press should start saying something positive about bigbang..
     this is the first sign that gd & top will be back soon..;)
    i like! ;)

  • http://tshidi.tumblr.com tshidi

    Creme always rises to the top, so...

  • gooo

    keep the good news rollin YG! :)

  • Ahempoot

    HEy once you hit rock bottom, the only way out is UP!!!!! So BigBAng is Rising to the TOP of the WORLD!!!!!!!! Now, I even love them MORe and More.

  • http://twitter.com/adri_adrienne Adriana 아드리아나

    I think they've been loved alwaysOur boys are ranked in the first places in japanese heart :) I'm glad for that :)their talents are recognized once again ^^ 

  • http://twitter.com/Me9um1_ChaN Grace Elfira (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)

    our love for BIGBANG will never get less despite of all the bad news out there =3 .. nice to see that Japanese VIP are really strong and glad that they are with us , always keep supporting our boys no matter what ^~^

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/June-Wong/100002311228144 June Wong

    "Tonight such a beautiful night sing with me now 2011 follow me

    Big Bang Big Bang we’re back again one more time say

    No way no way we become strangers again so easily

    Big Bang Big Bang don’t stop let’s play

    Ok ok go go go"

    Just like "Tonight" lyrics .... BigBang back again.
    Nothing can stop our boys, let's rock the world !!

  • puffle95

    When did the Oh Yeah mv come out?

  • shikuradehan

    HELL TO THE YEAH!
    BIG BANG!

  • musicmes1st

    This just shows that Japanese still maintained good taste.

  • miamia

    So glad to hear that!!! Happy to know that the Japanese see the greater picture!!!!

  • bubbly

    I know Japanese are objective when they vote.

  • eelingVIP

    BIGBANG SARANGHANDA ! 
    YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST ! 
    KING OF KINGS !! 

  • Katherine

    To me it seems like the bad press was more in Korea than in Japan. I mean of course there was going to be bad press after the whole "Marijuana Incident" but I reckon Korea magnified the situation x100 - GD didn't have any charges placed against him whatsoever. VIP's are loyal fans and were not blinded when it comes to the boys, we know they aren't perfect but then again who is and we recognize when they've done something wrong.
    Honestly time plays a big part in this, everyone just needed to come to terms with what happened and then move on and appreciate the boys for their talents ^^
    The year 2011 for Big Bang for me won't be a year remembered because of scandals but a year where the group as a whole reflects back on themselves and their dreams/ambitions. xx

  • DHYRIS

    come to Philippines please!!!! WE REALLY LOVE BIGBANG!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/dhyris Dhyris Cajes

    please visit the philippines guys!!WE TRULY AND DEEPLY LOVE BIGBANG!!!! especially GD, TOP AND TAEYANG!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/hersheymania22 Doreen Araneta

    whoohoooo!!!
    As I had presume, these Japanese still can't get enough with BIGBANG!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002442928366 Hatake Yuuki

    BIGBANG is VIP_ the BEST_ of the best
    WELCOME BACK, BIGBANG 5 !!!

  • leoyb

    Actually hardships have made BB become stronger and vipz more united !!!

  • http://twitter.com/syah4brit Syah

    yes like what bae said, these hardships will only make them stronger..

  • http://www.facebook.com/asphyxiated Tamara Tran

    Big Bang will ALWAYS be popular, doesn't matter where! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kim-Oanh/100001638511158 Kim Oanh

    Congratulations our boys! nothing can hinder they become more and more well-know Because They are BIG BANG! 

  • http://bigbangand2ne1.tumblr.com AYE♥BB4EVR♛♛♛♛♛

    definitely right!!!! ^O^b