Big Bang Taeyang working with U.S. producers The Underdogs

Big Bang member Taeyang [YG Entertainment]

Korean idol Taeyang of boy band Big Bang has revealed that he is working with famed American producers The Underdogs.On Wednesday, Taeyang wrote on his official Twitter account, "Today I’m starting my session with the Underdogs :) it’s gonna be awesome!” while Harvey Mason, Jr. a member of the production team The Underdogs responded to his comment saying, "Creating today for the artist @Realtaeyang. Wish us luck.”The Underdogs is an R&B-pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas. They have worked with a number of world-renowned artists including the late 2Pac, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Stacie Orrico and Toni Braxton. An official from YG Entertainment declined to reveal the reason for the collaboration but said that Taeyang has always wanted to work with them and was given the opportunity to do so.Taeyang is the first Big Bang member to debut as a solo artist with his first mini-album "HOT" in May 2008. He has since produced several hit songs such as "Prayer," "Where U At," "Look Only at Me" and "Wedding Dress." He also released his first full-length album "Solar" in July last year which topped various local online and offline music sites as well as Apple's iTunes music chart. ※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>