The famous Kpop group Big Bang (G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung) just had an explosive comeback at America's largest music festival - Coachella - taking place in Indio, California (USA).
The appearance of Big Bang this time attracts great attention from Kpop fans around the world, because this is a stage of great significance, especially when Big Bang will celebrate 20 years of operation in August this year.
Fans are looking forward to meeting Big Bang members more often through interviews or entertainment programs before the group reunites.
However, recently, a writer who has worked for many major newspapers such as New York Times, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Huffington Post and Rolling Stone revealed that Big Bang has repeatedly refused to be interviewed.
This writer shared: "Big Bang is the only Kpop artist to ever refuse my interview invitation. Usually I am the one who refuses Kpop interview requests. However, G-Dragon refused the private interview invitation that I made on behalf of the New York Times.
Even, this person emphasized that he was rejected by Big Bang leader - G-Dragon for interview requests twice.
For Kpop artists, appearing in international media is a favorable condition to promote their image and expand their influence and reputation. Therefore, Big Bang's refusal of an invitation from a reputable newspaper made many viewers regretful.
Besides, many fans support G-Dragon's decision. They believe that Big Bang only needs to focus on preparing for a comeback with a new music product and a global tour.
Big Bang inherently has a large number of loyal fans, so fans seem to only care about the group's performance stage, and an international interview is considered not too necessary.
At Coachella this year, Big Bang entertained the audience with a series of hit songs such as "Bang bang bang", "Fantastic baby", "Sober", "Loser", "Haru haru", "Lies", "We like to party", "Still life"... throughout their 20-year musical journey.
This performance is especially meaningful after a period of time when Big Bang reached their peak and then went through ups and downs with the withdrawal of 2 members Seungri and T.O. P.
In addition, this is also an opportunity for Big Bang to fulfill their 6-year promise to the audience. In 2020, this group confirmed their participation in Coachella, but the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. After 6 years of waiting, Big Bang returned with a smaller squad, but their appeal did not decrease.
On stage, Taeyang shared: "2026 is Big Bang's 20th year. Time flies so fast. We have spent half our lives together and I am very grateful to share my music and passion with all of you. Tonight's stage - Coachella - is very meaningful to us.
Leader G-Dragon continued: "I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you. This year is Big Bang's 20th anniversary, and everything is just beginning. We have many great things coming up. So, wait for us a little longer, we will come back.
