SEOUL – BigBang will embark on a global tour in 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut, the K-pop boy band’s agency YG Entertainment announced on March 4.

The tour will feature the three members G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung.

The announcement was made at the end of a video posted by YG Entertainment, in which founder and executive producer Yang Hyun-suk confirmed that BigBang had agreed to hold a series of concerts to celebrate the milestone.

“I think the reason people miss BigBang and wait for their concerts is because they want to see and hear the many hit songs the group have performed over the years live on stage again,” Mr Yang said in the video.

He added that the longstanding relationship between the group and YG Entertainment will help ensure a smooth preparation process.

“We have worked closely together for a long time, so I don’t expect major difficulties,” he said. “All of YG’s staff will do their best to create a beautiful, complete and outstanding performance.”

Debuting in 2006, BigBang are widely regarded as one of the defining acts of K-pop in the 2010s. The group produced numerous hits, including Lies, Last Farewell, Haru Haru, Fantastic Baby and Bang Bang Bang.

Though they debuted as a five-member act, they are now a trio after Seungri terminated his contract with YG Entertainment in 2019 and T.O.P left the line-up in 2023.

T.O.P is reportedly preparing for his long-awaited solo comeback, with plans to release a new album under his own label, Topspot Pictures, according to industry sources on March 3. Kakao Entertainment is reportedly handling the distribution of T.O.P’s new music.

An official release date for the rapper’s new work has yet to be announced. However, he posted a short teaser video via social media on Jan 1 with the caption, “A new album is on the way,” fuelling expectations among fans of a first-quarter release.

BigBang are also scheduled to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California on April 12 and 19, a stage expected to serve as a warm-up for the group’s anniversary activities. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK