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Comprehensive chronicle of BIGBANG's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of BIGBANG's journey to global stardom
BIGBANG’s iconic "Bang Stick" light stick was featured in the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History’s 2023 exhibition, "The Pop Culture We Loved, and Rise of the Korean Wave," celebrating the group’s role in shaping K-pop’s global influence. The display ran from July 19 to September 3.
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is showcasing BIGBANG's 'Bang Stick' light stick in its exhibition on the Korean Wave and beloved pop culture.
The exhibition 'The Pop Culture We Loved, and Rise of the Korean Wave,' featuring BIGBANG's 'Bang Stick' and other K-pop memorabilia, has ended.
The 'A To Z' exhibition (Aug 5–Oct 30, 2016) celebrated BIGBANG's 10th anniversary with nostalgic fan tributes like the 'Dukyang Wall' and a symbolic performance. This immersive showcase highlighted the group's journey, humility, and deep connection with fans.
The 'A To Z' exhibition celebrated BIGBANG's 10th anniversary with nostalgic displays and performances, running until October 30, 2016.
The 'A To Z' exhibition celebrated BIGBANG's 10th anniversary by highlighting their career and fan connections, leaving both the group and fans with cherished memories.
BIGBANG's T.O.P curated the '#TTTOP' art auction at Sotheby's Hong Kong on October 3, 2016—marking the first time the auction house partnered with a young Asian celebrity. Part of the proceeds went to The Asian Cultural Council to support emerging artists, following preview exhibitions in Seoul and Hong Kong that highlighted T.O.P's art-world influence.
T.O.P's '#TTTOP' auction preview exhibition in Seoul, aimed at engaging Korean collectors, ran until September 22, 2016.
The '#TTTOP' preview exhibition in Seoul, showcasing T.O.P's curated selection, strengthened Sotheby's ties with Korea's art community ahead of the Hong Kong preview and auction.
T.O.P's '#TTTOP' Hong Kong preview exhibition showcased his collection to international audiences, extending his philanthropic and artistic impact until October 3, 2016, coinciding with the auction.
T.O.P of BIGBANG partners with Sotheby's for his '#TTTOP' charity art auction in Hong Kong, marking their first collaboration with a young Asian celebrity. The auction sold T.O.P's curated collection, showcasing his influence as an art collector and BIGBANG's cultural impact while supporting young artists through The Asian Cultural Council.
G-Dragon's 2015 Seoul exhibition 'PEACEMINUSONE: Beyond the Stage' blended pop culture with contemporary art through collaborations with 12 artists, expanding BIGBANG's creative reach. The innovative showcase drew fresh audiences to museums while highlighting his multidisciplinary artistry.
G-Dragon's 'PEACEMINUSONE: Beyond the Stage' exhibition in Seoul merged pop culture with contemporary art through collaborations with 12 artists, showcasing BIGBANG's broader cultural impact and attracting new audiences to museums.
BIGBANG commemorated their 8th debut anniversary on October 31, 2014, with special postage stamps released in South Korea, China, and Japan. Featuring exclusive images, the stamps celebrated the group's global impact and became a must-have for fans.
BIGBANG's 8th debut anniversary is celebrated with commemorative stamps featuring exclusive images, released simultaneously in South Korea, China, and Japan, showcasing their global impact.
G-Dragon announced BIGBANG's upcoming 20th anniversary in 2026, marking a major milestone for the iconic K-pop group. He promised to celebrate with members and fans, highlighting the group's enduring legacy and continued relevance in the industry.
G-Dragon announced that the upcoming year would mark BIGBANG's 20th anniversary as a group. This announcement signifies a major career milestone for one of K-pop's most iconic groups. He pledged to 'come hang out and party' with his friends (presumably fellow members) and fans to celebrate the occasion.
G-Dragon of BIGBANG makes a powerful comeback with his third solo album 'Ubermensch', his first full release in over a decade. The album reflects his artistic growth and resilience, blending BIGBANG’s innovative spirit with themes of self-transcendence.
G-Dragon of BIGBANG releases his third solo album 'Ubermensch,' marking his first full album in over a decade and showcasing his evolved artistry, resilience, and enduring industry impact while aligning with BIGBANG's innovative legacy.
G-Dragon will release his first solo album in over 11 years, 'Ubermensch,' showcasing a more intense and refined artistic evolution.
G-Dragon dropped the nostalgic single ''Home Sweet Home'' featuring Taeyang and Daesung, marking BIGBANG's first collaboration since 2022. The track symbolizes his heartfelt return to fans—his true ''home.''
G-Dragon reunited with BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung in the nostalgic hip-hop single "Home Sweet Home," marking their first collaboration since 2022 and symbolizing his return to fans.
Daesung of BIGBANG makes his solo return with the EP 'D's Wave', showcasing his evolution as a vocalist and songwriter. The eight-track release includes five songs co-written by him, adding to BIGBANG's legacy of standout solo projects.
Daesung of BIGBANG released his first solo EP 'D's Wave,' showcasing his artistic growth with eight tracks, five of which he co-wrote.
BIGBANG is back with their first single in four years, 'Still Life', ending their hiatus after military service. YG Entertainment teased the release with a floral poster hinting at a fresh start for the group.
BIGBANG is ending their two-year hiatus with new music, though the release date remains unannounced.
YG Entertainment announced BIGBANG's spring 2024 comeback with a new song and music video, marking their return after completing military service, though details like the release date and song title remain undisclosed.
BIGBANG is returning with their first single in four years, 'Still Life,' after their hiatus due to military service, as announced by YG Entertainment with a floral teaser poster.
BIGBANG dropped their digital single 'Flower Road', dominating charts in China and South Korea—including four QQ Music charts—as a heartfelt goodbye before their military hiatus. The track's sustained success underscores their massive global fanbase and lasting appeal.
BIGBANG's farewell single 'Flower Road' topped charts in China and South Korea before the group's military hiatus.
BIGBANG's "Flower Road" topped multiple charts in China and domestically, demonstrating their lasting popularity despite upcoming military enlistments.
BIGBANG's "Bae Bae" music video hit 100 million YouTube views, becoming their 11th video to reach this milestone. YG Entertainment confirmed the achievement, showcasing the group's enduring global appeal.
BIGBANG's 'Bae Bae' music video hit 100 million YouTube views, marking their 11th video to achieve this milestone, as confirmed by YG Entertainment.
G-Dragon’s hit solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' is coming to Japan, capitalizing on its global success. The release coincides with BIGBANG’s upcoming Japanese tour.
G-Dragon is expanding his solo career into Japan with the release of his album 'Kwon Ji Yong,' coinciding with BIGBANG's upcoming tour there.
Taeyang dropped his third solo album 'White Night', his first in three years, showcasing his growth as a solo artist and BIGBANG pioneer. The release aligns with his 'White Night' world tour, further cementing his impact on K-pop.
Taeyang releases his third solo album 'White Night,' marking his return after three years and reinforcing his pioneering solo career within BIGBANG while aiming for personal excellence and wider acclaim, and launching a world tour.
Seungri of BIGBANG dropped his debut solo album 'The Great Seungri', his first solo project in nearly 10 years. The album highlights his artistic evolution with diverse genres and was nearly finished, per YG Entertainment.
Seungri of BIGBANG is set to release his first full-length solo album, 'The Great Seungri,' after nearly a decade, showcasing his artistic growth with diverse genres, as confirmed by YG Entertainment.
BIGBANG's 'Fantastic Baby' has hit 300 million YouTube views, making it the most-watched K-pop group MV ever. The milestone, confirmed by YG Entertainment, cements the group's enduring influence in the industry.
BIGBANG's 'Fantastic Baby' became the most-watched K-pop group music video with over 300 million YouTube views, showcasing their lasting impact, as reported by YG Entertainment.
G-Dragon's solo hit ''Untitled'' dominated Melon's chart for six straight days, proving his enduring star power despite recent group controversies. The track's success highlights his unwavering fan support.
G-Dragon's solo track 'Untitled' topped Melon's chart for six straight days, proving his lasting popularity amid group controversies.
G-Dragon's solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' debuted at No. 192 on the Billboard 200, his third entry on the chart. It also topped Billboard's World Albums and Heatseekers charts, cementing his global influence.
G-Dragon's fourth solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' topped multiple Billboard charts, breaking his U.S. one-day sales record with 4,000 copies sold on release day.
G-Dragon's album 'Kwon Ji Yong' entered the Billboard 200 at 192nd, marking his third appearance on the chart and showcasing his and BIGBANG's global influence through its success on multiple Billboard charts.
Taeyang of BIGBANG dropped his new EP 'Down to Earth', featuring the hit single 'Shoong!' with BLACKPINK's Lisa. The release, under The Black Label, includes a dynamic choreography video highlighting their star power.
Taeyang of BIGBANG released his new EP 'Down to Earth,' featuring the single 'Shoong!' with BLACKPINK's Lisa, along with a choreography video, under The Black Label.
Daesung dropped his new EP 'D-Day' in both South Korea and Japan, blending collaborations with Japanese artists ahead of his dome tour. The album hit digital platforms first, followed by a physical release in Japanese stores on April 12, 2023, boosting his regional reach.
Daesung's new EP 'D-Day,' featuring Japanese collaborations, will be released simultaneously in South Korea and Japan ahead of his dome tour.
Daesung's 'D-Day' album will be physically released in Japanese stores, expanding his market presence after its digital release and ahead of his dome tour.
G-Dragon joined Zion.T's album 'OO' with a standout rap feature on 'Complex', marking a rare solo appearance since BIGBANG's hiatus. The track showcases his signature introspective style.
G-Dragon made a rare musical appearance on Zion.T's album 'OO' with the track 'Complex,' drawing attention for his introspective rap verse.
Taeyang of BIGBANG teamed up with BTS' Jimin on the hit single "Vibe," which topped iTunes charts in 60 countries and debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. The collaboration, Taeyang's first solo release since 2018, highlighted his enduring influence and Jimin's rising solo success.
Taeyang of BIGBANG and BTS' Jimin released a collaborative single 'Vibe,' marking Taeyang's first solo release since 2018 under his new agency, The BLACK Label, blending their distinct styles in a notable K-pop crossover.
Taeyang's new solo single 'Vibe', a collaboration with BTS' Jimin, topped iTunes' global songs chart and reached No. 1 in about 60 countries, while also debuting at No. 96 on the UK Official Singles Chart and No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first solo release since 2018 and his first solo entry on both the UK and Billboard charts.
Taeyang's collaboration single 'Vibe' debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Taeyang of BIGBANG and BTS' Jimin collaborated on the hit single 'Vibe,' which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 76, marking Jimin's first solo entry on the chart. The collaboration showcased Taeyang's enduring influence and cross-generational appeal in K-pop while boosting Jimin's solo career.
Taeyang of BIGBANG and BTS's Jimin collaborated on the song "Vibe," which debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Taeyang's enduring influence in K-pop.
Gaon Chart now counts USB albums as official releases, retroactively adding G-Dragon's 'Kwon Ji Yong'. This move supports artists experimenting with non-traditional formats and aims to spur more innovation in music distribution.
Gaon Chart now recognizes USB albums, retroactively including G-Dragon's 'Kwon Ji Yong' and promoting diverse music formats in the industry.
BIGBANG's "Bad Boy" music video hit 100 million YouTube views, making them the first all-male Korean act with five videos reaching this milestone. YG Entertainment confirmed the achievement, highlighting the group's enduring global influence.
BIGBANG became the first all-male Korean act to have five music videos, including "Bad Boy," surpass 100 million YouTube views, as confirmed by YG Entertainment.
BIGBANG's new album 'MADE The Full Album' topped iTunes charts in 19 countries and dominated eight local charts, proving their global impact and dedicated fanbase.
BIGBANG's latest album 'MADE The Full Album' topped iTunes and local charts in multiple countries, showcasing their enduring global popularity.
G-Dragon of BIGBANG released a stunning Elvis tribute, reimagining 'Can't Help Falling in Love' in a music video directed by Baz Luhrmann. The release coincides with the 'Elvis' biopic's South Korean debut, highlighting G-Dragon's artistry and BIGBANG's growth.
G-Dragon released a Baz Luhrmann-directed music video for his rendition of 'Can't Help Falling in Love,' honoring Elvis Presley and highlighting BIGBANG's creative growth.
BIGBANG ended their four-year hiatus in April 2022 with the chart-topping single 'Still Life', their first group release since military service and Seungri’s departure. The song marked their final project before T.O.P’s 2024 departure and a reunion later that year, as members shifted focus to solo careers. The comeback reaffirmed their enduring influence despite pandemic delays and lineup changes.
BIGBANG is making a highly anticipated comeback with new music after their military hiatus, preceded by a 2024 documentary.
BIGBANG made their successful K-pop comeback as a quartet with the chart-topping single 'Still Life' after a four-year hiatus due to military enlistments and Seungri's departure, reaffirming their enduring popularity post-military service.
T.O.P left BIGBANG after their single 'Still Life,' marking a major shift for the iconic K-pop group.
BIGBANG made a successful comeback with their new single 'Still Life,' topping charts globally and quickly amassing over 10 million YouTube views.
In 2018, Seungri dropped his debut solo album 'The Great Seungri' before enlisting, keeping BIGBANG's presence alive during the group's hiatus. He reassured fans of their eventual reunion while preparing for his military service.
Seungri will release a solo album before enlisting to maintain his entertainment presence before his military hiatus.
Seungri released his solo album 'The Great Seungri' to sustain BIGBANG's presence during the members' military hiatus, while confirming the group's future reunion and his own enlistment.
BIGBANG released their 2018 single 'Flower Road' before a four-year hiatus for military service, dominating charts for weeks and proving their enduring popularity. They also dropped an unreleased track as a farewell gift to fans before returning in 2022 with 'Still Life', setting the stage for their 2024 comeback.
In 2018, BIGBANG released their pre-hiatus single 'Flower Road' before a four-year break due to military enlistments. The song topped music charts for over three weeks, showcasing the group's lasting popularity and YG Entertainment's continued dominance following iKON's 'Love Scenario,' and their hiatus ended with their 2022 comeback 'Still Life.'
BIGBANG went on a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service after releasing their last single 'Flower Road'.
BIGBANG released their last single 'Flower Road' before a hiatus for military service, pausing promotions until their 2024 comeback.
BIGBANG released the unreleased song 'Flower Road' as a farewell gift to fans during their military-enforced hiatus to maintain connection and engagement while members serve.
BIGBANG's "Flower Road" dominated streaming charts for over three weeks, demonstrating their lasting influence in K-pop despite their hiatus and military service.
Taeyang dropped 'Louder' in 2018 as an anthem for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, his final solo track before 'Vibe' in 2023. The release showcased his solo work while balancing BIGBANG commitments before stepping back from solo projects.
Taeyang's 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics song 'Louder' was his last solo release before his 2023 comeback with 'Vibe', marking his solo work while still in BIGBANG.
G-Dragon of BIGBANG dropped his solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' in June 2017, selling 762,000 copies on day one—proving his star power amid BIGBANG’s challenges. The introspective album, originally titled 'Bullshit', was renamed to avoid controversy during T.O.P’s scandal, blending personal struggles with K-pop’s trend toward deeper artistry.
G-Dragon's solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' sold 762,000 copies on its first day, showcasing BIGBANG's lasting popularity and industry influence despite geopolitical challenges affecting K-pop in China, while also demonstrating his personal growth and artistic depth as part of a trend of K-pop artists embracing more introspective themes.
G-Dragon renamed and released his solo album 'Kwon Ji Yong' amid T.O.P's scandal, highlighting BIGBANG's struggles during personal controversies.
G-Dragon co-wrote and featured on IU’s 2017 album 'Palette', adding his signature style to the title track. IU hailed the collaboration as a key factor in making it her best work yet.
G-Dragon's collaboration on IU's album 'Palette' showcased his songwriting versatility and significantly contributed to the album's acclaimed quality.
G-Dragon showcased his versatility by featuring as a rapper on IU's title track "Palette" from her fourth album.
In March 2017, G-Dragon and Seungri revealed solo album plans, showcasing their artistry during BIGBANG's hiatus. YG Entertainment leveraged solo projects to keep members active, reflecting the group's flexible career strategy.
G-Dragon and Seungri will release solo albums as part of BIGBANG's strategy to sustain member visibility during the group's hiatus, supported by YG Entertainment.
In December 2016, BIGBANG released 'MADE Full Album', their last project before military enlistments, featuring three new tracks and 11 hits from their 'MADE Series'. The album, dropped on Seungri’s birthday (December 12), topped charts for 12 straight days in Korea and later dominated Japan’s Oricon Daily Chart, cementing their K-pop legacy. It marked the end of their decade-long 'MADE' project and the final release with all five members before T.O.P's enlistment.
BIGBANG concludes their 'MADE' project with a new full-length album, marking the end of a major musical endeavor and serving as their final major group release before military enlistments paused their activities.
BIGBANG released their final full-length album 'MADE Full Album' (also known as 'MADE The Full Album') on December 12, 2016, which was their first full album in eight years. The album featured three new songs and eight hits, topped music charts upon its midnight release, marked the last project with all five members before T.O.P's military enlistment, concluded their decade-long 'MADE' series, and reaffirmed their K-pop dominance. The release date coincided with Seungri's birthday.
BIGBANG's third album 'MADE THE FULL ALBUM' topped South Korean charts for 12 straight days, reaffirming their K-pop dominance.
BIGBANG's album 'Made', featuring three new songs and 11 repackaged tracks, topped Japan's Oricon Daily Albums Chart, showcasing their ongoing success in the Japanese market.
Taeyang's 2017 solo album 'White Night' became a pivotal moment in his career, later inspiring BIGBANG's 2024 documentary of the same name. The film explores the album's creation and its lasting influence on the group and their fans.
Taeyang's solo album 'White Night' inspired BIGBANG's 2024 documentary, which explores the album's creation and influence on his solo career.
BIGBANG's 'Loser' music video hit 100 million YouTube views on June 14, 2016, marking their fourth viral hit. This milestone reinforced their dominance as global K-pop icons.
BIGBANG's "Loser" music video hit 100 million YouTube views, becoming their fourth viral hit and solidifying their global K-pop influence.
BIGBANG made a powerful return to Japan with their 'MADE SERIES' album on February 3, 2016, selling over 80,000 copies on day one. The album topped Oricon and iTunes charts, proving their lasting dominance in the Japanese music scene after a 3.5-year hiatus.
BIGBANG's Japanese album 'MADE SERIES' sold 80,262 copies on its first day, topping Oricon and iTunes charts after a 3.5-year hiatus.
BIGBANG dominated 2015 as YouTube announced their hit "Bang Bang Bang" was the year's most-watched K-pop video, with all five tracks from their 'MADE' album in the top 10. The song later surpassed 100 million views in January 2016, becoming their second video to hit this milestone and cementing their global influence.
BIGBANG dominated 2015 K-pop with "Bang Bang Bang" as YouTube's most-watched video and all five 'MADE' album tracks in the top 10, showcasing their strong global appeal.
BIGBANG's 'Bang Bang Bang' music video hit 100 million YouTube views, becoming their second video to achieve this milestone and confirming their global fame, as announced by YG Entertainment.
BIGBANG's 2015 music video "Bang Bang Bang" surpassed 1 million views, demonstrating their enduring industry impact.
BIGBANG's 2016 hit 'We Like 2 Party' became a fan favorite and made a nostalgic comeback during their 2023 reunion, sparking excitement for the group's future. The track perfectly captured their signature high-energy style.
BIGBANG's 2023 reunion performance of their hit song "We Like 2 Party" reignited fan excitement and celebrated their enduring energetic legacy.
BIGBANG wrapped up their four-month 'Made Series' in August 2015 with the single 'Bae Bae,' building hype for September's full album 'MADE.' The compilation of monthly singles dominated 2015’s music scene, earning them a Gallup survey win. The album dropped on September 1, cementing their global influence.
BIGBANG concluded their four-month single rollout in August 2015, setting the stage for their September 'MADE' album drop, which cemented their influence on 2015's music landscape following the series of singles.
BIGBANG will release a new album called 'Made,' featuring their monthly singles from May to August.
YG Entertainment delayed BIGBANG's 'MADE' album from its September 2015 release to prioritize quality and member well-being. The group and label asked fans for understanding, emphasizing their commitment to delivering the best work.
YG Entertainment delayed BIGBANG's album release to prioritize quality and member well-being, asking fans for understanding.
BIGBANG postponed their September 2015 album release to refine their music, showcasing their commitment to quality.
YG Entertainment unveiled iKon, BIGBANG’s successor group, for a September 2015 debut, capitalizing on the buzz around members B.I and Bobby from 'Show Me The Money 3'. The move reinforced YG’s dominance in K-pop as BIGBANG’s era peaked.
YG Entertainment announced iKon's September 2015 debut, strategically leveraging BIGBANG's legacy and pre-debut hype from members B.I and Bobby's success on 'Show Me The Money 3'.
In August 2015, GD&TOP of BIGBANG capped off their four-month 'MADE SERIES' with the two-track album 'E', featuring chart-toppers 'Let's Not Love' and 'Zutter'—their first release in five years. The success of 'Zutter' marked their triumphant return, reaffirming BIGBANG's lasting dominance in K-pop.
GD&TOP, BIGBANG's subunit, will conclude their four-month 'MADE SERIES' with their final two-track album 'E', their first release in five years, anticipated to maintain their chart success.
BIGBANG concludes their chart-topping 'MADE SERIES' with the final album 'E', ending their innovative monthly release project that began in May 2015.
BIGBANG's album 'E,' completing their MADE SERIES, topped South Korean charts with tracks like 'Let's Not Love' and 'Zutter,' marking GD&TOP's return after five years.
In August 2015, BIGBANG dominated the K-pop scene alongside top groups like Girls' Generation and SHINee, proving their influence even outside Olympic seasons when major artists usually hold back releases. Their active presence set them apart as industry leaders.
BIGBANG thrived as a leading K-pop group alongside peers like Girls' Generation during non-Olympic seasons, unlike current Olympic periods where top artists avoid releases.
BIGBANG dominated 2015 with their 'MADE Series,' releasing chart-topping singles like 'Loser', 'Bang Bang Bang', and 'Sober' monthly from May to August. The project, part of their 10th-anniversary celebration, also included global concerts, exhibitions, and fan events, culminating in the 'MADE Full Album' in 2016. Hits like 'Bang Bang Bang' surpassed 126 million YouTube views, solidifying their status as one of K-pop’s most influential acts.
In May 2015, BIGBANG launched their 'Made Series' project with a monthly release strategy, sustaining fan excitement and chart dominance through singles like 'Loser,' 'Bae Bae,' 'Bang Bang Bang,' and 'We Like 2 Party,' featuring at least one music video each month through August.
BIGBANG made a highly anticipated comeback on May 1, 2015, releasing their chart-topping singles 'Loser' and 'Bae Bae' from the album 'M' worldwide after their Seoul concert debut, marking a key promotional move for their 'Made' era and gaining massive popularity.
BIGBANG celebrated their 10th anniversary with the global 'MADE' project, which included exhibitions, documentaries, concerts, fan events, and culminated in the December 2016 release of the 'MADE Full Album'.
BIGBANG achieved global success with their chart-topping singles 'Loser' and 'Bae Bae,' solidifying their popularity and paving the way for future hits.
BIGBANG's singles "Loser" and "Bae Bae" topped Billboard's World Digital Songs chart, dominated local music charts, and amassed nearly 25 million YouTube views, showcasing their global impact and success.
YG Entertainment announced BIGBANG's second single album 'A' from the 'Made Series', releasing June 1, 2015, following the success of their first single 'M' with hits like 'Loser' and 'Bae Bae', as part of their monthly release strategy from May to August, with online and physical releases scheduled for the following Monday and Tuesday.
BIGBANG's monthly single releases, including "Loser," solidified their chart dominance and industry influence, leading to a Gallup survey win.
BIGBANG's hit single 'Bang Bang Bang' topped charts, gained global fame, won awards, and broke YouTube records.
BIGBANG released their second single album 'A' at midnight as part of their 'Made Series', featuring tracks "Bang Bang Bang" and "We Like 2 Party," with physical copies available the next day.
BIGBANG's hit "Bang Bang Bang" achieved 126 million YouTube views by March 2016, advancing their 100 million-view trilogy and solidifying their global music dominance.
BIGBANG's 2015 comeback single "Sober," part of their 'MADE' project, showcased their musical versatility and strong fan appeal.
BIGBANG dropped their hit single album 'D' on July 1, 2015, as part of their 'Made Series', featuring fan-favorite tracks 'If You' and 'Sober'. The album topped iTunes charts in 16 regions and climbed U.S. and U.K. charts, cementing BIGBANG's dominance in K-pop.
BIGBANG's third single album 'D' from the 'Made Series' achieved global success, topping charts in 16 regions and highlighting their versatility with hits like "If You" and "Sober," solidifying their status as a leading K-pop group.
BIGBANG's "Loser," released on April 30, 2015, became an instant hit, topping charts in Korea and across Asia while contributing to their 21 awards that year. Alongside "Bang Bang Bang" and "Bae Bae," it dominated Gaon's digital chart, cementing the group's K-pop influence. The track held #1 on Melon and Bugs for six straight days, proving BIGBANG's enduring appeal.
In 2015, BIGBANG dominated South Korea's music scene as their hits "Bang Bang Bang," "Loser," and "Bae Bae" topped Gaon's digital chart, with the group and GD x Taeyang subunit comprising 10% of the top 100 downloads.
BIGBANG's hit song "Loser" from their 'Made Series' won 21 awards in 2015 and solidified their status as K-pop trendsetters.
BIGBANG's new single 'Loser' topped real-time charts on Melon, Bugs, and iTunes in multiple Asian regions.
BIGBANG's singles 'Loser' and 'Bae Bae' dominated real-time music charts for six consecutive days, demonstrating the group's enduring popularity and strong fanbase.
BIGBANG's hit "Fantastic Baby" made history on April 19, 2015, when its Korean version was featured in 'Pitch Perfect 2', marking a major K-pop breakthrough in Hollywood. Billboard celebrated the milestone as another win for Korean music globally.
YG Entertainment revealed that BIGBANG's "Fantastic Baby," with its original Korean lyrics, was featured in the 'Pitch Perfect 2' trailer, marking a significant Hollywood milestone for K-pop, which Billboard hailed as another triumph for Korean music.
YG Entertainment planned to complete its U.S. music complex, 'YG Land,' by 2015 to boost BIGBANG's North American promotions, following its 2014 announcement. This move aimed to strengthen the group's global reach.
YG Entertainment will construct 'YG Land' in the U.S. by 2015 to boost BIGBANG's North American market expansion.
The 'YG Land' music complex in the U.S., designed to support BIGBANG's North American promotions, is set to be completed.
In 2015, BIGBANG made $44 million in pretax earnings, outperforming Maroon 5's $33.5 million. This cemented their status as a top-earning global music act.
BIGBANG earned $44 million in pretax earnings, surpassing Maroon 5's $33.5 million.
On November 21, 2014, BIGBANG's GD x Taeyang released 'Good Boy', which topped Billboard's World Digital Songs Chart with 5,000 sales in three days and became their third YouTube hit to surpass 100 million views. The track's viral success and critical acclaim, including Fuse TV's praise, cemented BIGBANG's global dominance.
BIGBANG's 'Good Boy' became their third 100 million-view YouTube hit by March 2016, making them the first South Korean boy band to achieve this milestone, thanks to its lavish visuals and innovative cinematography that also earned it Billboard's most-watched K-pop video title and notable U.S. attention.
GD x Taeyang's track 'Good Boy' debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's World Digital Songs Chart, selling 5,000 copies in three days.
The music video for 'Good Boy' reached 10 million YouTube views, showcasing its viral popularity, Billboard success, and recognition by Fuse TV as a top November dance song.
BIGBANG celebrated their fifth debut anniversary with the release of 'The Best of BigBang 2006-2014' in Japan on November 26, 2014, smashing records with 93,226 first-day sales and topping the Oricon Daily Album Chart. The album's 120,442 first-week sales further cemented their enduring popularity in Japan.
BIGBANG's Japanese compilation album 'The Best of BigBang 2006-2014' broke their first-day sales record with 93,226 copies, topping the Oricon chart, and achieved record-breaking first-week sales of 120,442 copies, demonstrating their lasting popularity in Japan during their fifth-anniversary celebrations and tour.
WINNER debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2014, becoming the agency's first new male idol group in eight years since BIGBANG. Their arrival signaled a fresh chapter for YG while honoring BIGBANG's legacy as the label's iconic act.
WINNER's debut under YG Entertainment in August 2014 marked the agency's first male idol group in eight years since BIGBANG, highlighting BIGBANG's enduring role as the flagship male group while WINNER aimed to emulate their success while establishing their own unique identity.
BIGBANG announced a new summer album in June 2014, thrilling fans globally. This release marked a major milestone in their career.
BIGBANG is scheduled to release a new album in summer 2014.
Taeyang released his solo album in June 2014, featuring Min Hyo-rin as his love interest in the "1 AM" music video—their first collaboration before rumors of their romance surfaced.
Taeyang's solo album title track '1 AM' featured Min Hyo-rin in the music video, marking their first professional collaboration before rumors of their relationship.
BIGBANG's "Fantastic Baby" hit 100 million YouTube views on March 27, 2014, making it the fourth South Korean video to reach this milestone and showcasing K-pop's global appeal. The achievement cemented the group's international influence.
BIGBANG's 'Fantastic Baby' became the fourth South Korean video to surpass 100 million YouTube views.
G-Dragon's "Who You" hit #6 on YouTube's K-pop chart in November 2013, reinforcing his solo stardom. The milestone highlighted his enduring influence in the industry.
G-Dragon's song "Who You" ranked sixth on YouTube's weekly K-pop chart, reinforcing his status as a top K-pop solo artist.
On November 15, 2013, T.O.P dropped his second solo single 'Doomdada', his first solo release in three years. The self-written track, co-composed by Choice37, highlighted his creative role while balancing BIGBANG's group work.
T.O.P released his second solo single 'Doomdada' in 2013, his first since 2010, showcasing his solo work alongside BIGBANG while collaborating with Choice37 on the self-written track.
On November 8, 2013, Taeyang released his chart-topping solo single ''Ringa Linga'', composed by G-Dragon. The music video dropped the next day, amplifying excitement for BIGBANG members' solo projects and showcasing their dual talents as performers and producers. YG Entertainment celebrated the song's global success as proof of the group's influence.
Taeyang's G-Dragon-composed solo single 'Ringa Linga' topped charts globally, showcasing BIGBANG's enduring influence as performers and producers in K-pop.
The 'Ringa Linga' music video, released at midnight by YG Entertainment, highlighted Taeyang's solo work and BIGBANG members' individual artistry, exciting fans.
G-Dragon's 2013 solo album 'Coup d'Etat' broke boundaries, featuring collaborations with Diplo and Baauer while debuting on the Billboard 200. The project highlighted his genre-blending artistry and amplified BIGBANG's global reach, setting the stage for his 2024 comeback.
G-Dragon's critically acclaimed 2013 solo album 'Coup d'Etat', featuring a collaboration with Boys Noize, reinforced his status as a K-pop pioneer, highlighted his versatility, boosted BIGBANG's global fame, and charted on the Billboard 200.
G-Dragon's 2013 album 'Coup d'Etat' gained global pre-release buzz through collaborations with Diplo and Baauer, fueling its international chart success, cementing his K-pop trendsetter status, and showcasing BIGBANG's crossover appeal in EDM before his highly anticipated 2024 comeback after a long hiatus.
In September 2013, G-Dragon dropped his second solo album, featuring the viral hit 'Crooked', which topped 100 million YouTube views. This milestone highlighted his thriving solo career alongside his work with BIGBANG.
G-Dragon's second solo album, featuring the hit song 'Crooked' which surpassed 100 million YouTube views, bolstered his solo career while he continued with BIGBANG.
Seungri dropped his EP 'Let's Talk About Love' in August 2013, his final solo release before a decade-long hiatus until his 2023 comeback. The project showcased his early solo work amid BIGBANG's peak popularity.
Seungri's EP 'Let's Talk About Love' was his final solo project before his 2023 album, capping his early solo career during BIGBANG's peak.
In 2013, Daesung launched his solo career in Japan with the album 'D'scover', which hit No. 2 on the Oricon chart and proved his versatility beyond BIGBANG. He later followed up with his second album, 'D-Day', cementing his success as a solo artist.
Daesung launched his solo career in Japan with the album 'D'scover,' followed by 'D-Day,' showcasing his artistic versatility alongside BIGBANG.
In February 2013, Daesung launched his solo career in Japan with his debut album 'D'scover', which achieved early success by ranking No. 2 on Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Chart, establishing his presence in the Japanese music market while maintaining activities in both Japan and South Korea.
In June 2012, BIGBANG released their final Japanese album 'ALIVE-MONSTER EDITION-' before shifting focus to other markets. They didn’t return to Japan until their 2016 comeback.
BIGBANG's 2016 comeback was significant as it marked their return to Japan after focusing on other markets, following their last Japanese album 'ALIVE-MONSTER EDITION-' before 'MADE SERIES.'
BIGBANG topped a 2012 French K-pop survey with 49.9% support, cementing their status as the most popular boy band in France. The results underscored their global influence and K-pop's growing appeal in the French market.
BIGBANG is the most popular K-pop boy band in France, with 49.9% fan support, highlighting their strong international appeal and the growing influence of K-pop in the French market.
BIGBANG's 2012 hit 'Fantastic Baby' became a global phenomenon, surpassing 215 million YouTube views by 2016 and even appearing in a Hollywood film. The iconic track, released in March 2012, remains one of K-pop's most-watched music videos.
BIGBANG's hit song "Fantastic Baby" became a viral K-pop sensation with over 140 million YouTube views and was later featured in a Hollywood film.
BIGBANG's globally iconic hit "Fantastic Baby" debuted with its YouTube music video release.
The music video for BIGBANG's 'Fantastic Baby,' released on YouTube, became one of their most viewed videos, reaching over 215 million views by March 2016 and highlighting their global popularity.
In 2012, BIGBANG released their hit EP 'Alive', featuring the chart-topping single 'Bad Boy', which propelled them onto the Billboard 200 for the first time. The album's distinctive rust-prone steel packaging became iconic and was later referenced during G-Dragon's album controversy. This release marked a major step in BIGBANG's global rise, cementing their status as K-pop pioneers.
BIGBANG's EP 'Alive', led by the hit track 'Bad Boy', became a career-defining release with its emotional and rhythmic songs, achieved record-breaking music video views, and debuted on the Billboard 200, marking their first entry on the chart.
BIGBANG's 'Alive' album had rust-prone steel packaging, which fans later referenced when comparing it to G-Dragon's recent album packaging controversy.
BIGBANG debuted at 150th on the Billboard 200, marking their rising global impact as early K-pop pioneers in the U.S., though they and peers still faced challenges reaching the top 100.
In January 2012, YG Entertainment announced BIGBANG's comeback with a new album, sparking fan excitement after a 10-month hiatus. The group returned in February with fresh music, reaffirming their enduring popularity and resilience.
YG Entertainment confirmed BIGBANG's highly anticipated comeback with a new album, sparking excitement among fans and media with the announcement "BIGBANG IS COMING."
BIGBANG is making a highly anticipated comeback with a new album after a 10-month hiatus following past controversies.
In 2012, BIGBANG teamed up with Boys Noize for their album 'Still Alive', fusing electronic beats with K-pop to critical acclaim. The collaboration boosted their global profile and highlighted their musical versatility.
Boys Noize and BIGBANG's collaboration on the 'Still Alive' album successfully merged electronic music with K-pop, enhancing BIGBANG's global popularity.
In 2012, G-Dragon made his Billboard 200 debut with his solo album 'One of a Kind', cementing his global influence and boosting BIGBANG's international reach. This milestone set the stage for his future chart successes.
G-Dragon's solo album 'One of a Kind' marked his first Billboard 200 entry, showcasing his and BIGBANG's rising global influence and setting the stage for future chart success.
BIGBANG released their compilation album 'Big Bang Special Edition' in April 2011 before going on hiatus. The group remained inactive until their 2012 comeback.
BIGBANG's 'Big Bang Special Edition' was their final release before their hiatus until their 2012 comeback.
In 2011, BIGBANG topped Japan's Oricon weekly chart, cementing their role in K-pop's expansion there. Their success fueled a record-breaking year for K-pop sales in Japan.
BIGBANG topped Japan's Oricon weekly chart, significantly contributing to K-pop's record-breaking 2011 sales surge in the Japanese market.
GD&TOP, BIGBANG’s dynamic subunit, debuted their first album in December 2010, highlighting G-Dragon and T.O.P’s distinct artistry. After a five-year break, they made a highly anticipated comeback in 2015.
GD&TOP debuted as a BIGBANG subunit with their first album, establishing a distinct musical identity, and will return in 2015 after a five-year hiatus.
In 2010, T.O.P debuted as a solo artist with 'Turn It Up' while still active in BIGBANG, showcasing his unique style and expanding the group's musical range. The track highlighted his evolution as an artist beyond the group.
T.O.P launched his solo career with 'Turn It Up,' showcasing his artistic growth alongside BIGBANG's success, contrasting with his 2013 release.
BIGBANG's 2010 music videos sparked K-pop's rise in Germany, where their fanbase remains strong today. Their lasting impact continues to shape the genre's popularity in the country.
BIGBANG's music videos helped popularize K-pop in Germany, leading to their lasting fanbase there.
In 2009, G-Dragon launched his solo career with 'Heartbreaker', proving his artistry beyond BIGBANG while boosting the group's success and K-pop's global appeal. His solo work highlighted his creative independence, strengthening BIGBANG's brand.
In 2009, G-Dragon's solo debut album 'Heartbreaker' showcased his artistic versatility and independence, allowing him to successfully balance his solo career alongside his role as BIGBANG's leader and enhance both his individual artistry and the group's collective success and brand.
In 2008, Taeyang made history as BIGBANG's first solo artist, proving the group's versatility. His smash hit 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' boosted both his and BIGBANG's global fame.
Taeyang's solo debut album and hit song 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' marked BIGBANG's first successful solo venture, boosting both his and the group's global fame.
BIGBANG debuted in 2006 with hits like 'Lies' and 'Fantastic Baby', sparking the K-pop boom in Asia and launching Taeyang and G-Dragon’s influential solo careers. Over a decade, they became global icons with 11 concert tours, celebrating their legacy as pioneers of the genre.
BIGBANG debuted as a five-member group in 2006, with Taeyang launching his influential K-pop career as both a group member and solo artist. The group popularized K-pop in Asia with hits like "Lies," "Last Farewell," "Fantastic Baby," and "Bang Bang Bang."
Taeyang launched his impactful K-pop career as a BIGBANG member and soloist, producing hits like 'Only Look At Me' and 'Eyes, Nose, Lips'.
BIGBANG debuted on August 19, 2006, launching their global K-pop success and celebrating a decade-long career marked by 11 world tours and significant impact.
BIGBANG debuted in 2006 under YG Entertainment, quickly rising as K-pop icons with hits like 'Lies' and 'Fantastic Baby', shaping the genre's global expansion. Over 13 years, their influence grew, though recent scandals, including Seungri's departure, have clouded their future. Their legacy remains pivotal in K-pop history.
BIGBANG, with G-Dragon as their main songwriter, debuted in 2006 and became a major K-pop force through hits like 'Bang Bang Bang' and 'Lies,' launching a career that significantly impacted cultural exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region, earning them UN recognition in 2010 and maintaining lasting industry influence.
In 2004, Brave Brother produced BIGBANG's hit 'Last Farewell' while at YG Entertainment, boosting the group's early success and launching his own career as a top K-pop producer.
Brave Brother produced BIGBANG's hit "Last Farewell" while at YG Entertainment, boosting both their early success and his reputation as a top K-pop producer.
G-Dragon won Artist of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong, marking a major solo achievement after his comeback. In his acceptance speech, he thanked BIGBANG's VIP fandom and hinted at upcoming group plans.
G-Dragon, BIGBANG's frontman, accepted the Artist of the Year award at the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong. This major individual achievement highlights his enduring influence and successful solo comeback following his group's activities. In his speech, he used the moment to directly address BIGBANG's fandom (VIPs) and announce plans for the group's upcoming milestone.
G-Dragon ranked 11th on The Guardian's list of top 30 boy band members, celebrating his immense influence as BIGBANG's leader. The recognition highlights his lasting impact on the music industry.
G-Dragon ranked 11th on The Guardian's list of top 30 boy band members.
G-Dragon and T.O.P were named among ARTnews' "50 Art Collectors to Watch," showcasing their growing impact in the contemporary art scene. Their standout collections highlight their successful pivot beyond music.
G-Dragon and T.O.P were named among ARTnews' '50 Art Collectors to Watch,' marking their rising prominence in the global art scene as they transition from K-pop stars to influential contemporary art collectors.
Taeyang's album 'White Night' topped Billboard's World Albums chart, becoming the best-selling international album in the U.S. that week. This marks his first solo release in three years, solidifying his success beyond BIGBANG.
Taeyang's album 'White Night' topped Billboard's World Albums chart as the week's best-selling international album in the U.S., marking his successful solo return after three years.
BIGBANG placed fifth (5.6% of votes) in a 2019 KTO survey of 12,000 overseas K-pop fans, proving their lasting global appeal despite member hiatuses. The poll highlighted their enduring influence in the industry as part of a hallyu tourism report.
BIGBANG ranked fifth in a KTO survey of overseas K-pop fans, demonstrating their lasting influence despite hiatuses and enlistments.
BIGBANG made Forbes' 2017 '30 Under 30' lists for both music and celebrities, standing out as the only Korean act. This recognition highlighted their global influence and cemented their status as top-tier artists.
BIGBANG was recognized as the only Korean act on Forbes' 2017 '30 Under 30 Music' list, showcasing their global influence and industry popularity.
BIGBANG's inclusion in Forbes' 2017 '30 Under 30: Celebrities' list underscored their global influence and solidified their position as a top K-pop group internationally, following their earlier recognition in the '30 Under 30 Music' category.
BIGBANG was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 30 most popular celebrities under 30, showcasing their global influence.
BIGBANG's 'MADE the Full Album' topped Billboard's World Albums/Artist chart and landed on five others, cementing their global success. YG Entertainment celebrated this major milestone in the group's career.
BIGBANG's album 'MADE the Full Album' topped Billboard's World Albums/Artist chart and ranked on five others, as announced by YG Entertainment.
In 2016, BIGBANG ranked No. 54 on Forbes' 'Celebrity 100' list, earning $44 million and outperforming top U.S. groups like Maroon 5. Their inclusion highlighted their massive global influence and commercial success in the music industry. The announcement was officially confirmed on July 12, 2016.
BIGBANG earned $44 million, ranking 54th on Forbes' 'Celebrity 100' list and surpassing top U.S. groups like Maroon 5, showcasing their global popularity and financial success.
BIGBANG ranks among the highest-paid celebrities on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
BIGBANG made history as the only Korean act to win 'Best Artist from the World' at the 2016 MTV Awards in Italy. G-Dragon thanked fans the next day on social media.
BIGBANG won 'Best Artist from the World' at the 2016 Italian MTV Awards, becoming the only Korean act honored, and G-Dragon thanked fans on social media.
BIGBANG ranked No. 2 in TIME magazine’s 2016 online poll for the 100 most influential people, announced on April 14, highlighting their global impact. The official TIME 100 list, released on April 21, also featured the group, cementing their influence beyond music.
TIME magazine's online reader poll, which included BIGBANG as a candidate for the 100 most influential people, has closed.
BIGBANG ranked second in TIME's influential people reader poll, with results still pending finalization.
BIGBANG placed second in TIME's 2016 online poll of the 100 most influential people, highlighting their global impact alongside prominent figures.
The official list of TIME 100 most influential people was announced, featuring BIGBANG.
BIGBANG dominated China's 2016 QQ Music Awards, winning four honors including Best Music Video and Most Popular Foreign Group, while G-Dragon took home Male Artist of the Year. Their electrifying performance of hits like "Bang Bang Bang" and a special collab with Lang Lang on "Loser" highlighted their massive appeal in China.
BIGBANG dominated the 2016 QQ Music Awards with four wins, including best music video and most popular foreign group, showcasing their strong influence in China, and delivered a standout performance featuring a collaboration with Lang Lang.
BIGBANG swept the 2016 Korean Music Awards, winning the Netizens' Choice Award, Best Pop Song ("Loser"), and Song of the Year ("Bae Bae"), proving their lasting influence. Their victory came after a re-vote due to fraud attempts, underscoring their dedicated fanbase. YG Entertainment's Park Hyeon-pyo accepted the honors on their behalf.
BIGBANG won the Netizens' Choice Award with 5,321 votes in a re-vote, showcasing their strong fanbase and defeating competitors like IU and Park Jin-young.
BIGBANG won multiple awards at the 13th Korean Music Awards in 2016, including Netizens' Choice, Best Pop Song for "Loser," and Song of the Year for "Bae Bae," showcasing their lasting influence, with YG Entertainment's director accepting the honors on their behalf.
BIGBANG took home the Best Boy Group award at the Soompi Awards 2015, with fans from 139 countries voting online. The win highlighted their massive global appeal and dedicated fanbase.
BIGBANG won the Best Boy Group award at the Soompi Awards 2015, voted by fans from 139 countries, showcasing their global popularity.
BIGBANG topped Gallup Korea's 2015 poll as Artist of the Year with 15.5% of votes, finally claiming the No. 1 spot after years as runner-up. This win cemented their lasting influence in K-pop.
BIGBANG topped the 2015 Gallup survey as Artist of the Year with 15.5% of votes, marking their first No. 1 and highlighting their lasting influence in K-pop.
BIGBANG dominated 2015 with their 'Made Series', winning 21 awards—including four at MAMA—for hits like "Song of the Year" and "Artist of the Year." At the ceremony, TOP reflected on their decade-long success and thanked fans for their unwavering support. (2 sentences, 35 words)
BIGBANG's 'Made Series' dominated the K-pop industry by winning 21 awards at major music events, including the MelON Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and Mnet Asia Music Awards.
At the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards, BIGBANG won four major awards, including Song and Artist of the Year, highlighting their decade-long success and thanking fans for their support.
BIGBANG's 2015 hit 'Bang Bang Bang' won 'Song of the Year' at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and became the most-watched K-pop video on YouTube that year, cementing the group's industry dominance. The track's record-breaking success showcased their global appeal.
BIGBANG's 2015 hit 'Bang Bang Bang' won 'Song of the Year' at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and became the most-watched K-pop video on YouTube that year, cementing the group's industry dominance and achieving record-breaking views.
Taeyang's 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' dominated 2014, winning top honors at both the Golden Disc Awards and MAMA. The hit cemented his success as a standout solo artist in BIGBANG.
Min Hyo-rin inspired Taeyang's award-winning song "Eyes, Nose, Lips," and their public relationship fostered fan support for their marriage.
Taeyang of BIGBANG won Song of the Year at the 2014 MAMA for his solo hit "Eyes, Nose, Lips."
Taeyang's 2014 album 'Rise' hit #112 on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting Korean male soloist at the time. This achievement highlighted BIGBANG's global impact through both group and solo success.
Taeyang's album 'Rise' reached 112th on the Billboard 200, marking him as the highest-charting Korean male solo artist at the time and showcasing BIGBANG's global impact through solo endeavors.
G-Dragon won Most Popular Artist (Korea/Japan) at China's 2014 QQ Music Awards on March 28, highlighting BIGBANG's global appeal. He skipped the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts in South Korea.
G-Dragon won the most popular artist award at China's QQ Music Awards, showcasing BIGBANG's global appeal, though he missed the ceremony due to commitments in South Korea.
G-Dragon's 'Coup d'Etat' landed at #22 on Billboard's 'Top 50 Game-Changing EDM Tracks of 2013', proving BIGBANG's global influence even without a U.S. release. The recognition underscored G-Dragon's boundary-pushing artistry.
G-Dragon's song "Coup d'Etat" earned global recognition by ranking 22nd on Billboard's 2013 Top 50 EDM list, highlighting BIGBANG's influence despite no U.S. album release.
BIGBANG was nominated for 'Most Popular International Group' at the 2013 China Music Awards, showcasing their strong Chinese fanbase, but lost to KARA.
BIGBANG lost to KARA for 'The Most Popular International Group' at the 17th China Music Awards in Macau.
BIGBANG earned a Best Group nomination at the 2012 World Music Awards, showcasing their global impact. The event's worldwide broadcast amplified their international presence.
BIGBANG's 2012 WMA nomination for best group highlighted their global influence and expanded their international reach through the event's worldwide broadcast.
In May 2012, BIGBANG ranked third in Gallup Korea's poll of favorite musicians with 9.5% support, proving their massive popularity in South Korea. Their enduring influence was evident as they stood among the nation's top artists.
BIGBANG placed third in Gallup Korea's poll of favorite musicians with 9.5% support.
BIGBANG took home the Worldwide Act award at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards, proving their global impact in K-pop. The fan-voted win highlighted their massive international following and influence.
BIGBANG won the Best Worldwide Act at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards, highlighting their international acclaim, global K-pop influence, and dedicated fanbase through online voting.
BIGBANG won the UN's Global Unity award at the 2010 Asia-Pacific Global Tolerance with Music festival in Osaka. The award honored their role in fostering cultural and social exchanges across the region.
BIGBANG received the UN's Global Unity award for fostering cultural exchange in Asia-Pacific through music and vowed to continue their unifying mission.
BIGBANG's new documentary 'White Night' debuts on YouTube, chronicling Taeyang's journey in an eight-part series. New episodes drop every Thursday and Monday for four weeks.
BIGBANG's eight-part documentary series 'White Night,' focusing on Taeyang's life and career, premieres on their YouTube channel with weekly Thursday and Monday releases over four weeks.
Seungri stars in YG Entertainment's new Netflix sitcom 'YG JeonJa', showcasing his acting alongside other YG artists. The show, announced earlier, highlights his character and marks his return to a YG-produced project.
YG Entertainment is producing the reality show 'YG JeonJa' featuring BIGBANG's Seungri and other YG artists, signaling BIGBANG's ongoing involvement in the company's projects.
Seungri stars in YG Entertainment's Netflix sitcom 'YG JeonJa,' marking his acting debut in a YG-produced show alongside other YG artists.
YG's new Netflix comedy 'YG Future Strategy Office', starring Seungri with a Daesung cameo, premieres October 5, 2018, satirizing the label's scandals with self-aware humor. The series marks BIGBANG's Netflix debut, expanding their global streaming reach and Netflix's push into Asian content.
YG's new Netflix comedy 'YG Future Strategy Office', starring Seungri, satirizes the company's scandals and challenges, with Seungri aiming to present his authentic self through humor.
Seungri stars and Daesung makes a cameo in Netflix's 'YG FSO,' marking BIGBANG's debut in a Netflix original series as part of the platform's strategy to attract Asian audiences through YG Entertainment's artists.
In 2018, BIGBANG released their debut documentary, 'Kwon Ji Yong Act lll: M.O.T.T.E', starring G-Dragon, which was a hit with fans and paved the way for future projects like 'White Night'. The film set a new standard for the group's documentary storytelling.
BIGBANG's successful documentary 'Kwon Ji Yong Act lll: M.O.T.T.E', featuring G-Dragon, paved the way for their follow-up documentary 'White Night'.
YouTube launched 'Run, BIGBANG Scout!' in April 2017 as part of its original Korean content, featuring BIGBANG and boosting exclusive offerings for YouTube Premium subscribers. This marked the group's debut in the platform's early original programming.
YouTube's original show 'Run, BIGBANG Scout!' featuring BIGBANG was part of its early exclusive content for Premium subscribers in South Korea.
Seungri stars as Li, a ruthless gangster's son, in his Japanese film debut 'High & Low The Move', marking BIGBANG's growing influence in Japan's entertainment scene. His role showcases his acting versatility in this major career milestone.
Seungri makes his Japanese film debut as a gangster's son in 'High & Low The Move,' marking his first major acting role in Japan and expanding BIGBANG's entertainment presence there.
BIGBANG's documentary 'MADE' premiered on June 28, 2016, in Seoul, offering an intimate look at their 12-month world tour, personal struggles, and behind-the-scenes moments. Released in 2D and 'Screen X' formats, the film celebrated their 10th anniversary, highlighting their global impact and unfiltered journey, including T.O.P's impending military service.
BIGBANG's documentary 'MADE' highlights their global tour, career peak, and behind-the-scenes moments, showcasing their teamwork and dominance.
BIGBANG's documentary 'MADE' premiered in Seoul, revealing the group's personal struggles, off-stage lives, and T.O.P's military service, showcasing their authentic selves to fans.
The documentary 'BigBang Made' premieres in South Korea's CGV theaters as part of BIGBANG's 10th-anniversary celebrations, showcasing their world tour and personal stories in 2D and 'Screen X' formats.
T.O.P makes his acting comeback in the Chinese action film 'Out of Control', his first role since 'Tazza: The Hidden Card' two years ago. Starring alongside Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, the film marks his debut in the Chinese market, expanding his career beyond music.
T.O.P makes his acting comeback in 'Out of Control' after a two-year hiatus since 'Tazza: The Hidden Card.'
YG Entertainment announced that BIGBANG's T.O.P will make his Chinese film debut as the lead in the action movie 'Out of Control,' co-starring Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi.
BIGBANG's T.O.P makes his acting debut in ''71 Into the Fire,'' hitting theaters on June 16, 2010. The war drama marks his first major film role.
BIGBANG's T.O.P makes his acting debut in the upcoming film ''71 Into the Fire,'' set for theatrical release.