[Official] BIGBANG, with T.O.P amid drug controversy.. YG side: "Doing our best to create a perfect performance"

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Boy group BIGBANG has begun its world tour countdown.

On the 24th, YG Entertainment posted BIGBANG's world tour teaser poster on its official SNS.

Details including the tour title remain shrouded in mystery. BIGBANG previously performed at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the U.S. on the 12th and 19th (local time). At that time, BIGBANG stirred the audience with a setlist that encapsulated their 20-year musical journey, from the group's mega-hit songs to solo stages by each member.

Major foreign media outlets focused intensely on BIGBANG's outstanding performance. Billboard stated, "They perfectly summoned the audience to the golden age of K-pop," while Forbes hailed BIGBANG as "the emperor of K-pop" and welcomed their return. The Los Angeles Times enthusiastically described the moment, noting that they "drew in audiences with sensual and exciting party music," highlighting BIGBANG's enduring presence.

As BIGBANG's tour marks their first since 2017's "LAST DANCE" after nine years, it is expected to hold special significance for K-pop fans. In response, YG Entertainment, which had previously announced that preparations were already underway, stated, "All YG staff will do their utmost to create a perfect performance."

Notably, the group recently created an official SNS account to commemorate their 20th anniversary, sparking widespread discussion. Even T.O.P, who left the group after causing social controversy, followed the account alongside existing members G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, further fueling the debate.

Previously, T.O.P was indicted in 2016 for marijuana smoking and sentenced to 10 months in prison, with a two-year suspended sentence. Following this, T.O.P announced his intention to retire from the entertainment industry via his personal SNS and subsequently left BIGBANG. However, he made his return to the entertainment world in December 2024 through the Netflix original series "Squid Game" Season 2.

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