Big Bang celebrates 8 years since debut

Boy group Big Bang celebrated eight years of being together yesterday, releasing a photo of all five members on its agency's official website.

"Only eight years, still a long way to go", saidG-Dragon.

Other members also made comments to thank fans who have stayed by their sides throughout the years.

The group, which debuted in 2006, has become one of the popular idol stars representing the K-pop scene. Its music video "Fantastic Baby" received more than 100 million views on YouTube.

The members said that they will do their best to release another album this year. The members announced the news over the weekend at a concert at Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul.

BY LEE SUN-MIN [[email protected]]