[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] The group Big Bang (G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung) showcased their chart-topping power with their new song “BiiiG,” making their four-year, four-month hiatus seem like nothing. They topped major music charts with “BiiiG,” reaffirming their presence in the K-pop market.

According to their agency, YG Entertainment (YG), on the 20th, “BiiiG,” which Big Bang released at 6 p.m. the previous day, immediately topped the real-time charts on major domestic music streaming sites such as Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe upon its release. As of 8 a.m. that day, “BiiiG” remained at No. 1 on the charts.
YG stated, “This result fully reflects the enthusiastic anticipation and trust of music fans who had been eagerly awaiting the new song,” adding, “On Melon, it set the record for the highest number of users in the first hour after release among new songs released this year.”
“Big,” the first new song released by Big Bang as a full group since “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter” in April 2022, is an energetic hip-hop track. G-Dragon personally participated in writing the lyrics and composing the music, infusing the song with musical pride for Big Bang, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The song features Teddy and Kush, who have long collaborated with BIGBANG, as well as K-pop hitmakers 24 and IDO—who wrote the mega-hit “Golden”—and Tarzan, a member of the mixed-gender group All Day Project, who also contributed to the composition.
Recently, songs such as Lisenne’s “LOVE ATTACK,” Cortis’s “REDRED,” and I.O.I’s “Suddenly” have continued to dominate major charts. Among these, “LOVE ATTACK”—which climbed back to the top after a resurgence—has reigned as this summer’s most popular song, topping the Circle Chart’s Digital Comprehensive Chart for four consecutive weeks. Amid this trend, all eyes are on BIGBANG’s “BIG” to see if it can maintain its current momentum and claim the top spot on the weekly charts.
The music video for “Big” is also gaining popularity. Viewers are responding to its immersive visuals, which center on vivid colors and elements tied to the group’s identity—such as a truck flying through space, “Bang Bongs” (cheer sticks), and a set designed to evoke “Red Sunset,” the title track from their second studio album released in 2008. Since its release, the music video has topped YouTube’s “Trending Music” chart.

Since their debut on August 19, 2006, Big Bang has dominated the K-pop market as a powerhouse in the music industry, releasing numerous hit songs such as “Lie,” “Last Farewell,” “Fantastic Baby,” and “Bang Bang Bang.” Focusing primarily on genres such as hip-hop, R&B, and electro-pop, the group has built a unique identity by actively participating not only in songwriting and composition but also in fashion, styling, and choreography.
Big Bang, which started as a five-member group, faced a crisis following the departures of Seungri and T.O.P., but they have maintained their influence even after reorganizing as a trio. Last April, they set the stage ablaze at the world-renowned “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival” in the U.S., showcasing their unwavering presence and global popularity.
BIGBANG will kick off their new world tour, “XX: COSMOS,” over three days from the 21st to the 23rd at the Main Stadium of the Goyang Sports Complex. The tour will consist of a total of 33 performances across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
From the 24th of this month through the 27th of next month, the main exhibition of the 20th-anniversary media exhibition “Cosmos” will be held at “Dududu Seoul,” an underground cultural complex located between Seoul City Hall Station and Euljiro 1-ga Station. Visitors can experience virtual reality, real-time hologram shows, and audio-visual content that capture BIGBANG’s musical journey and memories with their fans.