BigBang is a South Korean boy band formed in 2006 by YG Entertainment. Comprising members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri, the group gained international fame for their music and performances. BigBang is considered one of the most influential and successful K-pop groups in the industry.
Taeyang, also known as Sol, was born on May 18, 1988, in Ujeonbu, South Korea. He is a well-known member of the K-pop group BigBang and has made significant contributions to the music industry.
BIGBANG was formed and debuted in August 2005, marking the beginning of their journey as a South Korean boy group under YG Entertainment.
BigBang officially debuted on August 19, 2006, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul during the YG Family 10th Anniversary Concert. Their debut single contained songs like 'We Belong Together', 'A Fool's Only Tears', and 'This Love', which was an adaptation of the American rock band Maroon 5 song, rewritten and performed by G-Dragon.
BigBang released their first single in Korean on August 28, 2006.
BigBang released 'BigBang is V.I.P' in Korean on September 28, 2006.
BigBang released 'Bigbang 03' in Korean on November 21, 2006.
The album 'Bigbang Vol.1' was released in Korean on December 21, 2006.
The release of 'Lies' in 2007 propelled BIGBANG into superstars seemingly overnight.
The 1st live concert album 'The Real' was released on February 8, 2007.
Between 2007 and 2008, BIGBANG achieved breakthrough success and made their Japanese debut, expanding their influence beyond South Korea.
BigBang's popularity soared with the release of their breakthrough title track 'Lies' in August 2007. The song achieved number one on the music charts and earned the group several awards, including 'Best Male Group' and 'Song of the Year'.
BigBang released 'Always' in Korean on August 16, 2007.
In September 2007, BigBang released their EP 'Always', which marked several changes for the group. The lead single 'Lies' became their first number one hit and the album sold over 120,000 copies.
In November 2007, BigBang released their EP 'Hot Issue', which followed the success of their previous release. The lead-single, 'Last Farewell', topped various charts, including the Melon chart for eight consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number one hit by a boy group.
BigBang released 'Hot Issue' in Korean on November 22, 2007.
BigBang won the Daesang award at the Seoul Music Awards in 2008.
BigBang released 'For The World' in Japanese on January 4, 2008.
The 2nd live concert album 'The Great' was released on February 29, 2008.
BigBang released 'With U' in Japanese on May 28, 2008.
BigBang released 'Stand Up' in Korean on August 8, 2008.
In October 2008, BigBang released their first Japanese EP, 'For the World', which charted at number 10 on the Oricon chart with minimal promotion. The group also held a concert at the JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City.
The album 'Number 1' by Bigbang was released in Korean on October 22, 2008.
The album 'Remember' by Bigbang was released in Korean on November 5, 2008.
In December 2008, BigBang released their third Korean EP, 'Stand Up', which exceeded the 200,000 mark in sales. Their second Korean studio album, 'Remember', yielded the number one single, 'Sunset Glow', and the album went on to sell over 200,000 copies.
Big Bang members were arrested for marijuana possession.
From 2009 to 2011, BIGBANG members pursued solo endeavors, engaged in Japanese activities, and released the album 'Tonight', showcasing their versatility and international presence.
The live concert album 'Big Show' from 2009 was released on April 22, 2009.
BigBang released 'My Heaven' in Japanese on June 24, 2009.
BigBang released 'Gara Gara GO!!' in Japanese on July 8, 2009.
BigBang released their second self-titled Japanese studio album under Universal Music in August 2009, which was promoted with two singles: 'My Heaven' and 'Gara Gara Go!!'. The album peaked at number three on the Oricon Music Chart.
The album 'BIGBANG' was released in Japanese on August 19, 2009.
BigBang released 'Let Me Hear Your Voice' in Japanese on November 4, 2009.
In 2010, BIGBANG released 'Lollipop Pt. 2'.
BigBang released 'Tell Me Goodbye' in Japanese on June 9, 2010.
The live concert album 'Big Show' from 2010 was released on June 23, 2010.
BigBang released 'Beautiful Hangover' in Japanese on August 25, 2010.
In 2010, Taeyang released his first full length album Solar, which earned him the 'Best Male Artist' award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
The special edition of the album 'BIGBANG' was released in 2011.
In early 2011, BIGBANG made a significant comeback with their Korean single 'Tonight,' which played a crucial role in solidifying their sound in the K-Pop music industry.
BigBang released 'Tonight' in Korean on February 24, 2011.
The album 'BIGBANG 2' was released in Japanese on May 12, 2011.
BigBang released their third Greatest Hits album, The Best of Big Bang, which contained a Japanese version of 'Haru Haru'. The album topped the Oricon Daily chart on its first day of release and went on to sell over 14,000 copies in the first week.
The album 'Alive' by Bigbang was released in Korean on February 29, 2012.
The album release coincided with their annual concert, Big Show 2012, held at Seoul Olympic Park Stadium from March 2–4 to a sold-out crowd of 40,000 fans. This marked the official kick off of their first world tour, the Alive Galaxy Tour, in partnership with Live Nation.
The album 'Alive' by Bigbang was released in Japanese on March 28, 2012.
Following the success of their comeback, BigBang released a special edition album titled Still Alive on June 3. It featured four new tracks including two new Korean tracks of which their lead single was titled 'Monster', as well as Korean remakes of the two additional tracks in the Japanese version of Alive.
On November 30, 2012, BigBang received a total of three awards at the 14th Mnet Asian Music Awards, including Best Male Group and Artist of the Year. G-Dragon also took home Best Male Solo award at the event.
In 2013, G-DRAGON released his critically acclaimed solo album Coup d’Etat, which included hit singles like “Crooked” and “Who You?”. He also collaborated with American producers Skrillex and Diplo on “Dirty Vibe,” featuring CL of 2NE1, which gained popularity in both Western and Eastern audiences.
BigBang reunited in November 2013 for their Japan Dome Tour, holding concerts in six different dome arenas in Japan, being the first foreign act to do so. Gathering over 770,000 fans, the tour's total revenue, including tickets sold and merchandising sales, totalled $94 million.
In 2014, GD and Taeyang formed a duo and released the smash hit “Good Boy,” which sold over a million units in Korea and topped Billboard’s World Digital Singles Chart. The duo's collaboration further solidified their influence in the world of K-Pop.
In October 2014, the group performed at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games held in Incheon, South Korea, wrapping up the Congratulatory Performance.
BigBang's Made World Tour in 2015 was a critical and commercial success, praised for the diversity of their songs and performances.
BigBang embarked on their second world tour in April 2015, which received positive reviews and was commercially successful. The tour gathered 1.5 million fans around the world, making it the largest tour by any Korean act.
In 2015, BigBang made their comeback by releasing special project singles for their album Made: M, A, D, and E. The singles included hit songs like 'Loser', 'Bae Bae', 'Bang Bang Bang', and 'We Like 2 Party'.
Between 2015 and 2016, BIGBANG released 'M.A.D.E', undertook their second world tour, and celebrated their 10th anniversary, solidifying their status as a prominent force in the K-pop industry.
Bigbang member Silvergunnnn posted an update on Instagram.
To commemorate the group's 10th anniversary, a documentary film Big Bang Made was released on June 30, 2016. The film followed the group through their Made Tour in 2015.
Bigbang, the Korean boy band, earned US$44 million in pretax earnings over the past year, surpassing the earnings of popular American all-male arena pop group, Maroon 5. They landed the No. 54 spot on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, showcasing the group's immense popularity and financial success.
In 2017, BigBang became the first Korean artists to be included on Forbes 30 Under 30 list of musicians.
T.O.P. enlisted for his two-year mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman in South Korea.
BigBang held their fifth annual Japanese dome tour, the Last Dance Tour, with 14 concerts in four cities and an attendance of 696,000 fans.
The two final shows of BigBang's Last Dance Tour were held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on December 30 and 31.
"Flower Road" was released on March 13, 2018, as a goodbye to their fans. The song set a record in China, reaching over a million sales in 3 days and 14 hours, the shortest amount of time for a Korean artist.
On March 11, 2019, Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry due to scandals surrounding the Burning Sun nightclub, resulting in his departure from BigBang.
T.O.P was the first member of BigBang to be discharged from the military.
G-Dragon was discharged from the military.
Taeyang and Daesung were discharged from the military.
BIGBANG was planning a comeback in 2020 with a performance at the Coachella festival, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
It was announced that BigBang would be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which would have marked their first performance as a group in three years.
In March 2020, all four members of BIGBANG renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment, solidifying their commitment to the group.
BigBang released a new single titled 'Still Life' on April 5, 2022, their first comeback in four years, and first as a quartet. The single debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.
It was confirmed by YG that Daesung had terminated his contract and was looking for a new start.
T.O.P revealed that he had 'already withdrawn' from the group.