K-pop Group

BIGBANG

빅뱅

BIGBANG (빅뱅) is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment that debuted on August 19, 2006. Widely dubbed the "Kings of K-pop," the group is a cornerstone of the second generation and has sold over 140 million records worldwide. As of 2026 it performs as a trio — G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung — with former members T.O.P and Seungri no longer active in the group.

  • Boy Group
  • Active
  • 2nd

Overview

BIGBANG (빅뱅) is one of the most influential groups in K-pop history. Formed by YG Entertainment and debuting on August 19, 2006, the group broke the idol mold with its self-produced, hip-hop-driven sound and outsized cultural footprint, earning the nickname the “Kings of K-pop.” Its members — G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung — have also built major solo careers.

With signature hits such as “Lies,” “Haru Haru,” “Fantastic Baby” and “Bang Bang Bang,” BIGBANG has sold more than 140 million records and set attendance records with its MADE World Tour. In 2026 the group marks its 20th anniversary with the “XX : COSMOS” world tour, its first full-group world tour since 2017.

Members

G-Dragon Leader, main rapper / Current / Leader
August 19, 2006
Taeyang Main vocalist / Current
August 19, 2006
Daesung Vocalist / Current
August 19, 2006

Upcoming Shows

Part of BIGBANG 2026-2027 World Tour ⟨XX : COSMOS⟩

Goyang Goyang Stadium
August 21, 2026
Oakland Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
September 4, 2026
East Rutherford MetLife Stadium
September 11, 2026
Paris Stade de France
September 19, 2026
London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
September 26, 2026
Taipei Taipei Dome
October 10, 2026
Singapore National Stadium
October 17, 2026
Hanoi Mỹ Đình National Stadium
October 24, 2026

Key Releases

Lies (거짓말) Breakthrough hit; long-running chart dominance.
2007 / Single
Haru Haru (하루하루) One of the group's signature ballads.
2008 / Single
Fantastic Baby Global anthem and one of K-pop's most-viewed MVs.
2012 / Single
Bang Bang Bang (뱅뱅뱅) From the MADE series.
2015 / Single

Milestones

Debut First official stage at YG Family's 10th-anniversary concert, Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul.
August 19, 2006
Last Dance tour Final full-group world tour before members' military enlistments.
January 1, 2017
XX : COSMOS announced 20th-anniversary world tour title unveiled; 33 shows across 19 cities.
July 15, 2026

Facts

As of 2026 BIGBANG performs as a trio — G-Dragon (leader), Taeyang and Daesung. T.O.P confirmed his withdrawal from the group in May 2023 after his YG contract ended in 2022, and Seungri left the industry in March 2019.
The group's fandom is called V.I.P, named after its 2007 song "V.I.P."
BIGBANG has sold over 140 million records, scored 11 number ones on the Gaon Digital Chart, and became the first Korean act on the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2016).