Seungri’s Instagram & Weibo Updates

From Instagram:

seungriseyo: @aoriramen 이 서울 #강남역 에서도 만나볼수있게되었습니다 맛있는 #아오리라멘 7/1 일 내일부터 맛보세요! 강남구 테헤란로4길 6 B1층 121호 강남역 1번출구 앞 🍜 皆さんの応援でこれから江南駅でも #アオリの神隠し を会える事になりました！江南駅の1番出口に出たらすぐ お店なので是非遊びに来て下さい！

( @aoriramen Seoul #GangnamStation We are also able to deliciously meet at #AoriRamen 7/1 Enjoy it from tomorrow! Gangnam District TeHeRan-Ro 4-Kil 6 Floor B1 Number 121 Gangnam Station In front of exit 1 🍜 皆さんの応援でこれから江南駅でも #アオリの神隠し を会える事になりました！江南駅の1番出口に出たらすぐ お店なので是非遊びに来て下さい！)

Korean Translation via VIP4Daesung

The location of Seungri’s new Aori restaurant:
Seoul, Gangnam
TeHeRan-Ro, 4-Kil
Floor B1, Number 121
(Inside Gangnam Station, in front of Exit 1)

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From Weibo:

Official Photos from “ACT III: M.O.T.T.E” in Singapore

Taeyang’s Instagram Update+ On “AttractionTV”

(✔️Arrived #Namjunepaik #stag #PaikNamJun #Buck/Stag)

Translation via VIP4Daesung

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On “AttractionTV” where he was interviewed at the Chanel event earlier this month:

Source: OnStyle
Translation via as tagged

Taeyang for The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore

Another teaser photo of Taeyang’s feature on The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore:

tsingapore: A first look at Taeyang inside T Singapore’s July 2017 Issue: New Generation. Pictured here in Cartier Juste un Clou earrings, a Juun.J shirt and Gucci Jeans on newsstands Monday. .
#TaeYang @__youngbae__
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Photography @hongjanghyun
Creative Direction @jackwangg @jumiusw
Fashion Direction @zhuoweilun
Styling @geeeunonly #GeeEun
Hair @mizangwonbytaehyun @taehyun0217
Make up: Kim Yun Kyoung
Set Design @daraksy
Production @sashajpark @crystalsang
Jewellery @cartier Juste un Clou earring
Outfit @juun_j and @gucci
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#tsingapore #cartier #cartierjusteunclou #justeunclou #youngbae #kpop #juunj #gucci

“Band Cam” from G-Dragon’s Concert in Singapore & Macau

Bennie Rodgers (Band Six drummer) posts performance video from G-Dragon’s recent concert in Singapore:

See more band videos on his YouTube channel »

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Guitarist Justin Lyons also posted his cam from the Macau show:

T.O.P Acknowledges All Charges at Tria

Please remember that the trial only just happened this morning (KST). We will update this post as more information becomes available.

Headlines/Summary:

– T.O.P spoke to reporters for the first time today, apologizing for his behavior. He bowed in apology at the courthouse prior to his trial.

– T.O.P: “I was stupid. I made a big mistake with my impulsive behavior. I’m sorry. I am sincerely in the wrong. This will never happen again. I will accept any punishment given to me. I also want to apologize to my mother.”

– T.O.P: “The incident happened in one week and that week became worst moment of my life. I’m regretting it and embarrassed, will serve as a lesson.”

– Prosecution has asked for T.O.P to be sentenced to 2 years probation and if he breaks probation or any laws, at any time during these 2 years, he will face 10 months in jail. This would mean that as long as T.O.P does not violate his probation during the 2 years, he will not have to go to prison. Prosecution is also asking for a 12,000 won fine.

– [UPDATE] T.O.P’s next court hearing is on July 20, 1:50pm KST. Prosecution said their proposed sentence at the court hearing today and T.O.P’s side is asking for a lesser sentence. All that’s left is official sentencing. It’s very likely that T.O.P will end up receiving something like 18 months suspension/probation with 6 months jail time if he breaks probation. T.O.P’s final trial and official sentence will (most likely) be revealed on July 20.

– [UPDATE] There are 520 days left on his military service. Since he’s likely to get a suspended jail sentence (probation) that’s less than 18 months, he could carry on with his military service without re-enlisting. However, if the judge decides he’s ineligible, he could serve as a social worker or reservist.

Sources: DongA Ilbo, Ilgan Sports, Sports Chosun
Translations: @OH_mes, @Netizentown

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T.O.P’s Apology Before Court Hearing

“First of all, I apologize to all of you who have been hurt and disappointed by me.

I was too stupid. I had many days of trying to avoid myself in the darkness due to long periods of deep depression and severe anxiety disorder. Such a mysterious mental state of me has led me to do a huge irreversible mistake and impulsive wrongdoings, and has caused a great disappointment to many.

I am so embarrassed myself. Again, I will reflect more deeply and sincerely repent. In the future, this will never happen, and I will accept any punishment. I’m really sorry. And finally, I’m really sorry to my mother.”

Source: Naver
Translation: @netizentown

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T.O.P Acknowledges All Charges At First Trial For Marijuana Case

On June 29 at 11:30 a.m. KST, the Seoul Central District Court proceeded with the first trial for BIG BANG T.O.P’s marijuana case.

During the trial, T.O.P acknowledged all of the charges made against him. He has been accused of illegally smoking marijuana four times with a female trainee at his home in Seoul last October. During the police investigation earlier on, T.O.P initially stated that he was not aware that what he was smoking was marijuana; however, later, he admitted to two out of the four instances of smoking marijuana.

The prosecution has demanded that T.O.P receive two years of probation with the possibility of a 10 month prison sentence if he violates the terms of his probation.

Previously, the female trainee that was with T.O.P at the time has received four years of probation with the possibility of a three-year prison sentence if she commits a repeat offense during her probation period; however, reports later revealed that the prosecution had appealed for a second trial.

Sources: Naver, Star MK via @soompi

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Lawyer Indirectly Confirms T.O.P Was In Relationship With Trainee Involved In Marijuana Case

During the closing arguments for his trial, T.O.P’s lawyer made a statement that indirectly confirmed T.O.P’s relationship with the trainee involved in the marijuana case. His lawyer stated, “At the time of the incident, T.O.P was in an unstable place psychologically and met the trainee for drinks. He was very intoxicated at the time and decided impulsively [to smoke marijuana]. He admits to all the charges and is very remorseful for his actions.”

He continued, “T.O.P acted the way he did following the trainee’s suggestions after drinking. After breaking up with the trainee, T.O.P stopped smoking marijuana.”

YG Entertainment released a short statement in response to the many inevitable questions regarding T.O.P’s relationship with the trainee and said, “Beyond what information has been released from the court, it is difficult to confirm anything.”

T.O.P also took time to apologize and said, “I sincerely apologize to everyone I have hurt or disappointed through this incident. I have made an irreversible mistake because of my unstable mental state of being and am reflecting deeply upon my actions.”

He continued, “This incident is the worst moment of my life and I am regretting it terribly. I will receive my punishment readily and make sure that nothing like this ever happens again.”

Source: News1 via Soompi

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English News from Korean Media:

• First civic campaign to legalize medical use of marijuana in S. Korea
• T.O.P attends first hearing for marijuana charges, apologizes to mother
• T.O.P admits to all charges at first hearing

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Big Bang’s Tae Yang to debut his collection for Fendi in Hong Kong next month

In celebration of the re-opening of its men’s boutique at Landmark next month, renowned fashion brand Fendi has tapped K-pop superstar Tae Yang from Big Bang to design a special capsule collection, which he will personally fly over to Hong Kong to debut at the official store opening on 27 July.

The collection, titled “FENDI For Young Bae” (Young Bae being Tae Yang’s nickname), takes on Tae Yang’s beloved shade of black and features an array of jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, backpacks, pouches, sneakers as well as key charms. Each item is adorn with a ‘Fendi Vocabulary’ keyword — Think, Faith, Grace, Truth, Passion and Saved — that reflects the key themes of Fendi’s Men’s Fall/Winter 2017-18 collection, as well as the values and ethos Tae Yang lives by. Motifs of white daisies — which happen to be the pop star’s favourite flower — can also be spotted on the surfaces of the pieces.

Outerwear includes a soft shearling blouson jacket (HK$75,000) with laser cut wording, as well as a hooded jersey sweater (HK$18,200) with removable shearling patches embellishments. There’s also a cotton t-shirt printed with the word ‘Saved’ (HK$5,500). Accessories, meanwhile, include a black shearling backpack (HK$38,500) with inlayed flower and rubber patch details, and a more versatile version that is made from leather and nylon (HK$18,500), adorned with a ‘Faith’ motif print.

Pouches, on the other hand, are available in black leather (HK$9,600) or red shearling (HK$9,000), and also feature words from the ‘Fendi Vocabulary’. Two pairs of sneakers (HK$6,300) in either white or black complete the collection, both featuring technical coating and a super light and flexible sole. Simply decorate them with detachable ‘Young Bae’ tags for an attitude boost.

The collection is not officially available for purchase until 27 July, but fans can pre-order the pieces on Fendi’s official website starting early July.

Fendi, Shop B23-24, Landmark Men, B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2524 1339

Please make sure to check out the original article here at Lifestyle Asia.