According to Hankook Ilbo, Big Bang will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year, with one of their most spectacular activities being a performance at the Coachella 2026 music festival. Next up is a new single from the group.
Big Bang's comeback is expected to have a big impact on the Kpop industry and open a new chapter in their 2-decade career.
Released on August 19, 2006, Big Bang quickly became the guiding name for the "second generation of Kpop", through popularity with the general public, global influence and strong fan loyalty.
At its peak, Big Bang released a series of super hits that changed the history of Kpop, including "Lies", "Haru Haru", "Fantastic Baby", "Bang Bang Bang", " Loser"...
After 6 years of hiatus due to mandatory military service, the group's 2018 single "Flower Road" dominated domestic streaming charts, proving its enduring appeal.
In 2022, despite Seungri's departure from the group, Big Bang's single "Still Life" still broke many streaming records, further strengthening their position as one of the most influential artists in Kpop.
Even after T.O.P announced his departure, Big Bang's 3-member lineup continued to maintain its reputation.
At the end of 2024, the song "Home Sweet Home" performed by G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung topped domestic and foreign music charts, including the real-time chart of QQ Music in China.
BigBang's Coachella 2026 stage performance, scheduled to take place on April 12 and 19, 2026 in Indio, California (USA), will celebrate the group's 2-decade heritage and introduce a list of songs spanning their career.
This announcement raises expectations for further moves for Big Bang's comeback.
During his solo world tour, G-Dragon revealed an ambitious commemorative project of the group: "We are about to turn 20, we are still young. And when you're 20, you need a maturity ceremony. We are planning for a really exciting celebration.
He also hinted at bigger plans during his appearance on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block": "2026 will be Big Bang's 20th anniversary. After watching Taeyang's performance, I think we will definitely do something. Big Bang always has a plan.
In the program "Zip Daesung", the members said they are considering a special album, an exhibition and even a documentary to mark this milestone.
"We are preparing very carefully for Big Bang's coming of age. We will share many interesting news and create unforgettable memories for fans, Daesung said.
Among all the planned activities, fans are most excited about the prospect of releasing Big Bang's new single.
Although "Home Sweet Home" features all 3 members, this is not a song released under the name of Big Bang, but is a solo product of G-Dragon.
The new song in 2026 will be Big Bang's first song in 4 years, since "Still Life". Despite their long absence, Big Bang's enduring appeal - strong enough to bring them to the Coachella stage - is still showing.
Industry insiders predict that Big Bang's return could help change the picture in the Chinese market, where K-pop activities are being limited by the ban on Hallyu waves.
G-Dragon's music achievements and solo concerts in China "sold out" despite the limitations, once again proving the group's influence.
