[OSEN=??? ??] KRUNK, the character that represents YG Entertainment (“YG”), is drawing a big popularity in Japan, too.

KRUNK and BIGBANG’s collaboration café “CRUNK X BIGBANG CAFÉ” was opened in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, on the 12 this month. Tons of reservations were submitted on its dedicated website, and hundreds of people flocked to the café on the opening day, to fill up the space all day long. That showed the popularity of BIGBANG and KRUNK character in Japan.

“KRUNK” is a character that represents YG, which is a fashionable celebrity bear who loves the hip-hop culture. After being introduced to YG fans for the first time in the music video of LEE HI’s “IT’S OVER” two years ago, it has evolved into a character that represents YG. Since then, KRUNK’s character goods were launched in December, 2013, Seoul ping-pong-up pop-up store was opened, collaboration with famous brands was carried out, YG artists’ art toys were launched, and the character drew big attention by being introduced in Seoul Fashion Week and Art Toy Culture 2015.

The collaboration café located in Harajuku in Tokyo and Shinsaibashi in Osaka is designed with the characters of BIGBANG and KRUNK. Visitors of the café can enjoy Tandoori curry, fan cake, and Pon De Chocolate made in the form of KRUNK’s face, and can buy KRUNK X BIGBANG’s official goods in the shop space in the café.

YG KRUNK has made big efforts to go beyond the limitations of a character, by carrying out a variety of collaboration projects in different fields such as culture and fashion. Its first collaboration with the food and beverage area launched in Japan is expected to give a special experience for YG fans.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG’s August’s new song “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” and “ZUTTER” are enjoying a continuous popularity in Japan, after being released on the 12 this month in the country.

2015. 8. 13.

Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/54213?lang=en

In the midst of BIGBANG's reign over the music charts with their "E" single tracks "Let's Not Fall in Love" and "Zutter," their newest music videos are also quickly gaining popularity.

The group's most recent music video releases follow in the footsteps of their last few months of videos with a huge response on YouTube.

The "Let's Not Fall in Love" music video catches viewers' attention with romantic couple scenes acted out by the BIGBANG members and on screen girlfriends.

The music video for GD & T.O.P's duet "Zutter" pops out with their colorful cinematography and comical scenes.
As 10:30 a.m. EST on August 13, the music videos of "Let's Not Fall in Love" and "Zutter" broke over 11 and 7.8 million views respectively, bringing the total for both 'E' tracks up to over 18.8 million.

BIGBANG is currently holding their MADE World Tour and will perform in Chengdu on August 14.

Source: KPopStarz