BIGBANG

BigBang is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group originally consisted of five members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, T.O.P, and Seungri. Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019, and T.O.P left the group in May 2023. The remaining members are G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. The group is often referred to as the "Kings of K-pop" and played a significant role in spreading the Korean Wave internationally. They are recognized for their musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Their debut album, BigBang Vol.1, was released in 2006 but received a lukewarm reception. They achieved greater success with singles such as "Lies," which topped Korean music charts for six consecutive weeks and won Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards. Other notable singles include "Last Farewell," "Haru Haru," and "Sunset Glow." The group won Artist of the Year awards at the 2008 Mnet Korean Music Festival and the Seoul Music Awards. They released four Japanese studio albums—BigBang (2009), BigBang 2 (2011), Alive (2012), and Made Series (2016)—all of which were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.