OSAKA: As excitement mounts for the 2024 MAMA Awards, fans are buzzing with excitement over the potential appearance of one of the greatest boy bands in K-pop history: BIGBANG.
According to reports, G-Dragon will reveal a new single during the event, featuring fellow group members Taeyang and Daesung.
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The performance is scheduled to take place on November 23 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This will be their first music release as a trio since the departure of Seungri and TOP
BIGBANG is often hailed as one of the greatest boy bands K-pop has ever produced. They debuted in 2006 under YG Entertainment.
The group quickly became famous for their blend of hip-hop, R&B and electronic music. Boy bang created hits like “Lies”, “Haru Haru” and “Fantastic Baby”.
The often colorful and whimsical aesthetic of the band’s music videos along with their iconic songs made them instant stars.
However, the group’s journey has not been without controversy. In 2019, Seungri announced his retirement from the entertainment industry, leaving millions of global fans devastated.
The self-exile was the result of a major scandal involving allegations of prostitution and corruption involving the Burning Sun nightclub.
The incident shocked and devastated Korean society, and not only tarnished Seungri’s reputation but also made the rest of the group pale.
Following Seungri, TOP also faced his own problems, including a brief hiatus due to personal difficulties and a drug-related incident that led to intense public scrutiny. media and the public.
The remaining members G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung escaped relatively unharmed. G-Dragon would have an extremely lucrative career and is considered one of the most successful artists in the K-pop industry.
BIGBANG’s last release as a full group was “Still Life” which came out in 2022. The group has stopped all activities together since then, leading many to speculate that the boy bang had actually ended. end.
However, their upcoming performance at the MAMA awards has raised the hopes of BIGBANG’s die-hard fans, as they always hope for the revival of their favorite group.
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A producer of the event hinted that discussions regarding BIGBANG’s appearance at the MAMA awards ceremony are still “ongoing.”