"From "Good Boy" to K-trot, the group Big Bang swept Coachella and spectacularly opened the curtain on their 20th anniversary. As icons representing K-pop, Big Bang once again engraved their name worldwide. It was a moment that proved why Big Bang is a 'K-pop legend.' "
Big Bang's G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung performed on April 12 (local time) at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. They heated up Coachella's night for about 67 minutes, showcasing their presence as K-pop icons and legends.
Big Bang completed a setlist that condensed their 20-year musical journey, including "Bang Bang Bang," "Fantastic Baby (FANTASTIC BABY)," "Loser (LOSER)," and "Lies," delivering an overwhelming scale befitting a large festival. With so many global hits, they filled the stage with mega hits.
The 20-year chemistry of G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung stood out. Returning to the stage together after a long time, G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung filled the stage with unchanged, perfect harmony. The audience facing Big Bang's stage heated Coachella's night with explosive, fervent cheers.
In particular, Big Bang drew attention by filling the stage with solo and unit songs and delivering a variety of performances. Taeyang raised the heat with "Ringa Linga (RINGA LINGA)," G-Dragon did so with "Power (PO￦ER)," and Daesung performed "Look at Me, Gwisun." Daesung chose K-trot as a solo song at a global music festival, properly showcasing the diverse charms of K-music. It was a song selection only possible for Big Bang.
Big Bang's performance, which was full of heat from the start, was filled with intense, unrestrained energy. G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung filled the stage with a synergy that shines more when they are together, imprinting their presence with an overwhelming aura. By starting the signal flare of their 20th anniversary project at Coachella, Big Bang announced their return more spectacularly than ever. It was a stage that proved the name value of Big Bang.
Big Bang's first full-group performance since ending their military hiatus in 2020 was almost realized, but the disappointment left when Coachella was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic was completely washed away by this performance.
Big Bang's Coachella performance is another beginning for them and a stage that symbolizes their 20th anniversary project, carrying special meaning. Starting with Coachella, it will herald the start of Big Bang's upcoming 20th anniversary activities and a new global tour. In short, they began the 20th anniversary "the king's return" on the most glamorous and grand stage.
Big Bang members themselves said, "This year is our 20th anniversary. This Coachella stage is meaningful to us. Please look forward to everything we will present as Big Bang," and they raised expectations by previewing, "Something big will come soon."
Big Bang, which opened the curtain on the 20th anniversary project on the biggest stage, has generated great interest and expectation for the legendary steps that will follow in earnest starting with Coachella.
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