Big Bang teams up with Samsung for their ‘Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour’ [NEWS]

Posted by on July 6, 2012

Having embarked on their world tour, Big Bang has announced an upgrade as they’ve joined hands with Samsung to bring you the ‘Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour 2012‘ rather than ‘Alive Tour 2012‘.

As leaders of Korea in their own respective fields, their meeting is drawing much interest to see how the two will be able to advance Hallyu with their collaboration.

The ‘Alive Galaxy Tour’ will see Big Bang’s modern music style and Samsung’s Galaxy series of electronics come together by providing a new dimension of experience that incorporates music and smartphone capabilities.

YG Entertainment commented, “We are very glad to be holding the world tour with Samsung Electronics, who has provided the solid foundation for the spread of Hallyu and brought Korea’s name to places all over the world… Big Bang’s world tour, which is a an important indication of the potential progress of Hallyu, has gained strength with Samsung’s sponsorship, and the members have been able to concentrate even more on the concerts to show the best of themselves to fans all over the world.”

Samsung also didn’t hold back their praises for Big Bang as they stated, “We thought this was a good opportunity for us to see the spread of Hallyu and meet with the youth market all over the world with Korea’s representative musician, Big Bang, through the ‘Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour 2012′. This is not a typical one-time sponsorship, we will be sponsoring the world tour long term and establish a new culture code that helps enrich the lives of customers through the meeting of Big Bang and Samsung’s Galaxy.”

The tour organizer, Live Nation, also welcomed the partnership. “We believe that this tour with Big Bang and Samsung will be a perfect partnership between the representative brands of Korea… Live Nation is glad to be able to deliver Big Bang and Samsung to the fans all over the world, and believe that this tour will upgrade Big Bang as well as Samsung by another level.”

Source: YG Entertainment, allkpop.com

Filed under: News

  • http://www.facebook.com/Ines.Kefi Inès Kefi

    "Bringing BIGBANG to your Galaxy"

    So, Samsung, bring BIGBANG in France please xD

  • http://twitter.com/DemonAngel_1165 Abii

    :D

  • http://www.bigbangupdates.com/ VIP4Daesung

    DUDE! First Live Nation....then Hyundai...NOW SAMSUNG! Big Bang be getting the BIG BRANDS!!!! I am so excited to see what else comes out of this and just how much bigger and better the tour can get!

    Big Bang is going to be seen and praised from around the world! AWESOME!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001563245545 Irina Ioana

      yamaha too ^^

    • http://twitter.com/sanctuary1718 IBJULIE

      JEJU AIRLINES TOO BABY ^^

  • http://twitter.com/thettywetty thettywetty

    so the tour name is changed to 'alive galaxy' ?

  • Luvtabi

    Whoaaaaa...this is gonna be awesome :O

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=712604163 Andy Tjhin

    so match collaboration... BIGBANG LOOKS LIKE FROM ANOTHER PLANET

  • fuuko4869

    Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour.

    ICWUDT.

  • Kittenmoon

    So what happened with Live Nation?

    • jj

      Huh? They're still the tour organizer. Samsung is just a sponsor.

      • Kittenmoon

        I didn't know. Thanks

  • http://twitter.com/prettytin prettytin

    so they're not endorsers of LG anymore?

    • 8909

      Yup, since 2011. Optimus Big was their last~

    • Meh

      They could always renew it, but I guess sm took it from them with fx and super junior.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1416006211 Jeannie Arceo

    first it was a alive world tour...
    then now it is alive galaxy tour!
    looking forward to ALIVE UNIVERSE TOUR!!! ;-)
    big brands are lining up to get BIGBANG as their endorsers!!! keep it up!

  • http://twitter.com/iilyha iiliha

    Lol at me. now I feel closer to them just because I have a Samsung galaxy note..

  • http://twitter.com/JonasLikeABoss Jiyong is asdjkgh;f

    MYYY BAAABIEEEEES<333333333 IM SO PROUD OF YOU

  • SHISTEA

    This is crazy as fuck. 2 big names in korea industry, both are currently on the top and now making their way together to reach top of the top. Awesomly scary X)) Gotta love my galaxy more, HAHAHA.

  • http://sydneyren.blogspot.com/ Sydney

    This is so exciting..! But it's scaring me too ... What if I can't get tickets after all these years of fangirling T__T

  • illuty

    YG must gain so much on this...humm

  • http://twitter.com/caramel_frapz Maya Francis

    Live Nation, Hyundai, Samsung... all big names. I wonder how much money really come out from & to YGE?
    So I take there'll be Samsung Galaxy - Big Bang special design? I would like to have one.

  • http://twitter.com/irmaaay Irma Ayu

    LMAO, did YG even spent a cent for their promo this year??
    alive promo was sponsored by Naver, Japan Tour was sponsored by jeju airlines, Still alive promo was sponsored by Hyundai card..
    lol.

  • Victory Like This

    Not WORLD ANYMORE, THEY ARE GOING TO GALAXY...WOWWWW...FTW AS ALWAYS.

  • nominomify

    world class! seriously! they have huge sponsors!!! concert's gonna be amazing!can't wait!

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

    Wow! Samsung’s sponsorship is huge and awesome!
    I see awesome things coming with this too like phones or apps maybe?

  • Plex

    ... Is this why the US tour dates/sales have been taking so long? They had to set up this partnership first? /sob

  • PANDA_EYES

    Teaming up with big companies like Live Nation, Hyundai, Samsung.... YGE and BIGBANG are really going all out this year to spread the Hallyu wave.:O

  • jsum001

    wow omg omg ... big bang the world domination.. like who doesnt know BB now.. and omg thats the phone i want lol (random)

  • thankuBB

    fantastic

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gloria-Caballero/100001430472086 Gloria Caballero

    Insert -> "idiotic grin on face"

  • http://twitter.com/fayelfrida fayelfrida

    wow this is huge. samsung as top android phones.. ghad im happy for this tour..this will be a huge blast.

  • https://twitter.com/maklien90 YEAROFTHEGDRAGON

    lol.. and i'm using an LG phone..

    really need to change my phone asap! ^_^

  • http://twitter.com/eyfa96_lite 선명한

    OMG ~ im using Samsung Galaxy phone also !~

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000273644040 Suehaida Chan

      someday i would like to see bigbang galaxy phone established with all the feature of bigbang

  • https://twitter.com/#!/elanieyzww blackvip

    Live Nation, Hyundai, Samsung. those big brands are cleaver enough to have a collaboration with Bigbang.
    BIGBANG GO FOR WORLD DOMINATION

  • Meh

    I wonder why Sasung, thought they'll sign with LG because it's bigger? But oh well. Congrats.

    • Meh

      Samsung*

    • linunrata

      Korea is Samsung & Hyundai or Samsung & Hyundai are Korea.
      and Big Bang is working with these two giant international brands.

      • Meh

        ...I see.

  • chrissybello

    LOL so... YG will start to use samsung too? They've been using apple products since forever. lol

    • http://twitter.com/irmaaay Irma Ayu

      but, what inside apple is samsung's chip
      lol.
      they used it cuz its more stylish.

    • fantasticelastic

      hahah and Big Bang used to sponsor LG like.. a lot. So it's kinda awkward turtle. But imo samsung > LG so it's all good. ^^

  • mizskullzzz

    wow so many sponsorships from big brand...
    with live nation and samsung team up for BIGBANG, im sure d world tours will be a huge success...

  • BBVIP

    This is huge! BB is another level. :)
    Naver music, Live nation for world tour, Jeju airline for japan tour, Hyundai card for music collabo, fashion brand business with Cheil, Samsung for galaxy tour...
    this is the power of big brand 'Bigbang'
    And much money to YG.

  • DaeMing

    so they're not endorsing LG phones anymore. and now Samsung? there's also Hyundai and Yamaha.. and yet they all use iphones..LOL.. I think it's about time for Bigbang to have their own signature kicks.. or let them endorse a new line of SOUL by ludacris with their name on it.

  • http://twitter.com/fishcakemonster alyson

    this is insane!!!!!!! all the big brands with Big Bang!!!!!! i've never wanted a smartphone so badly lol now i want a Samsung Galaxy~~~ >< just so that i could feel that i'm a wee bit closer to BB. /sobs/

  • linunrata

    If Big Bang makes a business deal it becomes a real "big business deal".Big Bang is not only a music group but it is a big music "Brand" as their partnership with Hyundai Card for creating BB Brand proves..

  • Kim

    i only have Samsung Corby 2 T_T why!!?why!!? why the world is cruel !!!

  • naine

    LOL when I bought my galaxy, i regret because i couldn't find the LG-type which I want to have
    but now...
    fufufufu I glad i choose the galaxy

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003964787792 Worwor Worworthwe

    Why I'm not using Samsung Galaxy phone T_T?? need to change my phone! $$$$$$$$$ come to me pls $$$$$$$$

  • Genlisa

    my guy's been bugging me to get a Galaxy with him.
    haha...now there's another reason to do so!

    Big Bang's endorsements are just GALACTIC, man!! :D
    just unbeatable. i really want to thank the YG Marketing and Planning team from the deepest core of my heart for what Big Bang is achieving so they can go worldwide like they deserve...i can just imagine just how much intricate work they have to set on and continue with going global. oh, and Seungri's business instincts adds to the greatness, too.

  • ChouChouOwnerLover

    Then they should release a Big Bang apps on Android Market or Samsung Apps.. Thank God I'm using Galaxy ♡♡♡♡*celebratingwithpandadance*

  • ClaVIPUntilWhenever

    omo... I was saving money for the iPhone 5 this October... now I don't know anymore... ottoke... Big Bang really mess my life up... but I love it!!^^ <3

  • https://twitter.com/kechiklalala Choi Seung Hyun

    I love them . favourite brand . BIGBANG !

  • NaToTheWak

    The so expected concert turned int a giant ad? Not sure I'll go, finally

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

    OH YEAH~~~~!!!

  • vita_dolce

    YG's business plan is working.. i remember reading some articles saying that yg needs to have investors in his company to execute promotional activities of his artist.. because the plan is big.. well good for him good for bigbang and good for us vips... hehehe

  • jhing

    that's why they are BIG BANG! They live up to their names :)

  • bigbangfosho

    wow....does that mean more money for YG? maybe that means .... more cities :D

  • bbvip

    Cheil, Live Nation, Hyundai Card, Naver, Jeju Airlines, and now Samsung. Holy bajeezus!! 0_0 YG is really hitting it big this year!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-Preda/100001104824377 Laura Preda

    congratz to the boys....they are the best there is and others see this too

  • wintersecrets

    "...
    we will be sponsoring the world tour long term..." o_0
    so does this mean they''ll have more world tours in the future and samsung will still sponser them? haha i'm probably jumping way too ahead; though it's still nice to think about seeing them (this year) and years later

    phone contract ends this year so maybe i'll get a galaxy phone next kkkkk

  • http://twitter.com/SilkyButterfly9 Sou D.

    BIGBANG Alive World Tour 2012 Los Angeles Event- Sing
    Happy Birthday to T.O.P.

    All V.I.P.s who are attending the November 3rd concert in
    Anaheim are asked to join us in singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to T.O.P. after the
    third song "Hands Up” right before the first break. His birthday is the
    next day November the 4th, so let's make it and even more memorable day for
    him. =) Let's show him our V.I.P. LOVE!!! PLEASE JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.
    Help us spread the word. Thank You!

    h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / e v e n
    t s / 4 2 8 1 3 1 8 1 0 5 4 3 1 2 7 /

    BIGBANG Alive World Tour 2012 Fan Event A Star for
    BIGBANG L.A/N.J.

    All VIPs are asked to participate in a BIGBANG concert
    fan event. The idea is simple create a star (like the ones shown in the
    picture, approximately 20 x 20 inches), the front should contain the word
    "FIGHTING" while the back contains a personal message from you to the
    boys.The stars are supposed to be held up throughout the song
    "Monster" JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.

    h t t p s: / / w w
    w.f a c e b o o k . c o m / e v e n t s / 4 9 6 2 6 3 6 6 ­3 7 2 2 4 3 1 /
    Thanks :3

  • Akiumie

    :D cool!!! I just got my galaxy 3s! :D

  • jayde

    are they comiong to Australia??!! <3

  • http://twitter.com/DanaiiKwon DaNaii♥YGFamily

    OH MY GOD ~ Just imagine how the ALIVE tours will be from now on !