Big Bang revealed its much-awaited, brand new EP at midnight Wednesday. Titled “E,” the album is the fourth and last installment of the group’s “MADE” series and comprises two tracks — “Zutter” and “Let‘s Not Fall in Love.”
The release came directly following an hour-long live broadcast on Naver’s V, a new app that allows Hallyu celebrities to stream live videos and chat with fans in real time. Also revealed during the broadcast were making-of reels for the new songs’ music videos, which feature G-Dragon and T.O.P posing in grungy back alleys and all five members — further including Seungri, Daesung and Taeyang — taking up boyfriend roles alongside models.
The two new songs are currently sweeping major local music charts Melon, Soribada, Olleh Music, Genie, Bugs Music and more.
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| Promotional posters for “Zutter” and “Let’s Not Fall in Love” (YG Entertainment) |
The tracks also topped iTunes charts in 16 countries abroad including Cambodia, Chile, El Salvador, Finland, Hong Kong, Mexico and Singapore.
“Zutter,” a gritty hip-hop beat by the group’s rap unit GD & T.O.P, is full of the duo’s swaggering groove and witty lyrics. “Let’s Not Fall in Love” is a rhythmical pop-rock track that speaks of young love.
“G-Dragon really wrestled with the lyrics of ‘Zutter,’” Taeyang explained during the V app broadcast.
“I used to be able to write (songs) comfortably,” said G-Dragon. “Now, I’m much more self-conscious.”
While the group has focused mainly on overseas tours recently, Big Bang will be “very active in the domestic K-pop scene” with its new releases, said Seungri.
By Rumy Doo (bigbird@heraldcorp.com)
