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Big Bang Announces New Single and 20th-Anniversary World Tour
South Korean boy band Big Bang announced on July 7 2026 that it will release a new single after a four‑year hiatus and that the track will be accompanied by a music video shot this month. The announcement coincides with the launch of the group’s 20th‑anniversary world tour, which will begin in Goyang, South Korea, on August 21. The tour marks the band’s first solo stadium run in nine years and will include 32 shows across 18 cities in North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.
The new single will be the first full‑group release since the 2022 digital single “봄여름가을겨울 (Still Life)”. According to YG Entertainment, filming for the music video and related promotional content will start within the month of July. The track is expected to be released ahead of the tour, providing a fresh entry point for the group’s return to the global market. The four‑year gap between releases is the longest since the group’s early years, when they issued new material almost annually.
Big Bang currently consists of G‑Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, following the departures of Seungri in 2019 and T.O.P in 2023. The trio’s reunion has drawn attention because the members have pursued individual projects during the hiatus. G‑Dragon’s 2025 album “Übermensch” included the single “HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)”, which demonstrated the continued musical chemistry among the three. The new group single is therefore seen as a reaffirmation of their collaborative dynamic.
The 20th‑anniversary tour will open with a three‑day run at the Goyang Sports Complex from August 21 to 23. The tour will cover 18 cities worldwide and feature 32 stadium and dome‑level performances. Ticket demand for the Goyang shows was intense: on the day general sales opened through the Coupang Play mobile app, 210,000 users attempted to access the site and all seats sold out within 22 minutes. In response, YG Entertainment added additional floor and upper‑floor seats. VIP presales began on July 13, with general sales on July 14.
The scale of the tour reflects Big Bang’s status as a landmark act in K‑pop history. It is the group’s first solo world tour since 2017 and will showcase a setlist that spans two decades of hits. Industry observers note that the combination of a new single and a large‑scale stadium run is likely to generate renewed media attention and streaming activity. The tour’s itinerary, which will be expanded with additional host locations, remains a subject of interest for international fans.
As of July 2026, Big Bang is preparing to release its first full‑group single in four years and to launch a 32‑show, 18‑city world tour that celebrates its 20th anniversary. Ticket sales for the opening Goyang concerts have already closed, and YG Entertainment has opened additional seating to meet demand. The group’s return is expected to reinforce its legacy and to re‑establish its presence in the global music market.
The new single will be the first full‑group release since the 2022 digital single “봄여름가을겨울 (Still Life)”. According to YG Entertainment, filming for the music video and related promotional content will start within the month of July. The track is expected to be released ahead of the tour, providing a fresh entry point for the group’s return to the global market. The four‑year gap between releases is the longest since the group’s early years, when they issued new material almost annually.
Big Bang currently consists of G‑Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, following the departures of Seungri in 2019 and T.O.P in 2023. The trio’s reunion has drawn attention because the members have pursued individual projects during the hiatus. G‑Dragon’s 2025 album “Übermensch” included the single “HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)”, which demonstrated the continued musical chemistry among the three. The new group single is therefore seen as a reaffirmation of their collaborative dynamic.
The 20th‑anniversary tour will open with a three‑day run at the Goyang Sports Complex from August 21 to 23. The tour will cover 18 cities worldwide and feature 32 stadium and dome‑level performances. Ticket demand for the Goyang shows was intense: on the day general sales opened through the Coupang Play mobile app, 210,000 users attempted to access the site and all seats sold out within 22 minutes. In response, YG Entertainment added additional floor and upper‑floor seats. VIP presales began on July 13, with general sales on July 14.
The scale of the tour reflects Big Bang’s status as a landmark act in K‑pop history. It is the group’s first solo world tour since 2017 and will showcase a setlist that spans two decades of hits. Industry observers note that the combination of a new single and a large‑scale stadium run is likely to generate renewed media attention and streaming activity. The tour’s itinerary, which will be expanded with additional host locations, remains a subject of interest for international fans.
As of July 2026, Big Bang is preparing to release its first full‑group single in four years and to launch a 32‑show, 18‑city world tour that celebrates its 20th anniversary. Ticket sales for the opening Goyang concerts have already closed, and YG Entertainment has opened additional seating to meet demand. The group’s return is expected to reinforce its legacy and to re‑establish its presence in the global music market.