Series synopsis
BIGBANG: The Beginning, also known as 리얼다큐 빅뱅: 더 베기닝 is a South Korean documentary drama reality television series that premiered on SBS on July 15, 2006. It ended on August 22, 2006. It was created by Yang Hyun-suk. It stars T.O.P, G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and SEUNGRI.
"BIGBANG: The Beginning" (in Korean: 리얼다큐 빅뱅: 더 베기닝) is a documentary series that follows the K-pop group Big Bang's journey from their pre-debut days to their official debut, capturing their training, auditions, and the formation of the group, including the eventual departure of Hyun-seung.
Premise
"BIGBANG: The Beginning" (in Korean: 리얼다큐 빅뱅: 더 베기닝) is a documentary series that follows the K-pop group Big Bang's journey from their pre-debut days to their official debut, capturing their training, auditions, and the formation of the group, including the eventual departure of Hyun-seung.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- T.O.P as Self
- G-DRAGON as Self
- TAEYANG as Self
- SEUNGRI as Self
- DAESUNG as Self
- Jang Hyun-seung as Self
- Yang Hyun-suk as Self
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 15, 2006 | August 22, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1: Where is a flower that blooms without being soaked? Six ambitious trainees enter the high-pressure world of YG Entertainment, each determined to make it into the company’s next idol group. While G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong | 권지용) and Taeyang (Dong Young-bae | 동영배) have already earned their spots, T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun | 최승현), Daesung (Kang Dae-sung | 강대성), Seungri (Lee Seung-hyun | 이승현), and Hyunseung (Jang Hyun-seung | 장현승) face a tough battle to prove they have what it takes. Under the intense supervision of founder Yang Hyun-suk, every mistake is met with harsh feedback, pushing the trainees to their limits. G-Dragon’s natural leadership and Taeyang’s tireless dedication stand out, but the competition is fierce. As the evaluation day nears, the reality sets in: not everyone will make the cut. |
July 15, 2006 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 16, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 the BIGBANG members are thrown into the harsh world of training, and it’s not all smooth sailing. Yang Hyun-suk’s brutal critique of Youngbae (동영배)—calling his style bland—leaves him questioning his place in the group. The tension is palpable, but the members lean on each other, bonding through stories of shared struggles. With inspiration from their senior artists, like Se7en, they slowly start to find their footing — individually and as a group. |
July 22, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 15, 2006 |
| Last aired | August 22, 2006 |
| Runtime | 310 minutes |
| Status | Ended |