"K-pop legend" group Big Bang proved their unrivaled presence once again by sweeping the top spots on major domestic music charts with their 20th anniversary new song "BiiiG."
Released at 6 p.m. on the 19th, Big Bang's new digital single "BiiiG" topped real-time charts on major domestic music sites such as Melon, Jini, Bugs and Vibe as soon as it was released, and has firmly held the throne as of 8 a.m. The result directly reflects the passionate trust of music fans who have waited for a new song for about 4 years and 4 months.
On Melon in particular, it set a new record for the most users within one hour immediately after release among songs released in 2026 and went straight to No. 1 on the Top 100 chart. In addition to reaching the top in just one hour, it achieved the "roof kick," meaning the highest real-time share, nine times, demonstrating the strength of a music powerhouse.
This new song reaffirmed Big Bang's status as a "current ongoing legend," standing at the top unchanged on their 20th anniversary. While maintaining their distinctive musical identity, explosive rapping and vocals and witty wordplay have come together to receive explosive responses from music fans.
The released music video grabs attention with elements connected to the team's history and stylish visuals, such as a truck flying through space, Bangbong, and a set depicting the title track "Red Sunset" from the second full album. The unique aura and performance combined to place it at No. 1 on YouTube worldwide trending and rising music charts.
Meanwhile, after dominating the music charts, Big Bang will embark on the grand journey of their 20th anniversary world tour "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR < XX : COSMOS >" starting tomorrow (the 21st) for three days beginning at Goyang Sports Complex. They are scheduled to meet global fans in a total of 33 shows across 19 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.
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