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As expected, the emperor of K-pop.
Boy group BIGBANG has perfectly taken over the "Coachella" stage.
BIGBANG successfully concluded its performances at the world's largest music festival, "Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival" (hereinafter "Coachella"), on April 12 and 19 (local time). The members stated, "We hope our journey continues," and officially announced that the group would begin its world tour in August, the same month they debuted.
Foreign media outlets spared no praise for BIGBANG's moves that once again made music fans around the world's hearts beat faster. First, the economic magazine Forbes hailed BIGBANG as "the emperor of K-pop," stating, "For BIGBANG, which laid the foundation for the global K-pop industry and profoundly influenced the music styles, fashion, and ambitions of almost all groups that emerged afterward, 'Coachella' is an unparalleled stage to kick off the festival."
Billboard highlighted BIGBANG's performance in its report on the best moments of the third day of "Coachella." The outlet noted, "In the K-pop world, BIGBANG's popularity and influence remain powerful," citing as evidence "the passionate fans who flocked to the stage to relive memories." It further praised the group for its setlist filled with mega-hit songs and its stage performances that seamlessly transitioned between units and solo acts, stating, "They led fans back to the era known as the golden age of K-pop."
The Los Angeles Times reported, "BIGBANG, one of the most influential groups in K-pop, presented a stage commemorating its 20th anniversary." Through on-site reviews, it described the moment as "a sensual and exciting party that drew in audiences with its music," emphasizing BIGBANG's presence that once again captivated global fans with its unique musical color.
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