BIGBANG Announces New Single ‘BiiiG’ Ahead of XX: COSMOS World Tour, to Release on THIS Date
K-pop legends BIGBANG are making a highly anticipated comeback with their new digital single 'BiiiG,' set to release on August 19, 2026. This marks their first group comeback in over four years and coincides with their 'XX: COSMOS' 20th-anniversary world tour, kicking off August 21 in Goyang, South Korea, with stops across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
Global K-pop sensation BIGBANG has officially announced their long-awaited return with a brand-new digital single titled 'BiiiG,' slated for release on August 19, 2026. The news, unveiled by their agency YG Entertainment, has sent waves of excitement through the V.I.P fandom worldwide as the group prepares to celebrate its monumental 20th anniversary with new music and an extensive world tour. K-Pop Legends BIGBANG Announce 20th Anniversary World Tour at Coachella 2026, To Kick Off This Month.
Kings of K-Pop BIGBANG Announce New Song
The digital single 'BiiiG' is scheduled to drop at 6 p.m. KST on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This release marks BIGBANG's first group comeback in over four years, following their critically acclaimed single 'Still Life' in April 2022. The new track will feature the current trio of members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. YG Entertainment stated that "BiiiG" is a song that "most clearly shows BIGBANG's present as they celebrate their 20th anniversary," encouraging fans to anticipate "another musical spectrum" from the iconic group.
BIGBANG’s New Single ‘BiiiG’ To Drop on Group’s 20th Anniversary
The announcement was accompanied by striking teaser photos shared on BIGBANG's official X account, showcasing G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. While the group previously reunited for the 2024 collaboration track 'Home Sweet Home' featured on G-Dragon's 2025 album 'Ubermensch' (with Taeyang and Daesung as featured artists), 'BiiiG' marks their official return as a group with new material.
Upcoming 'XX: COSMOS' World Tour
Beyond the new music, BIGBANG is set to embark on their ambitious "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR XX: COSMOS," kicking off just two days after the single's release. The highly anticipated tour will begin in Goyang, South Korea, at Goyang Stadium on August 21, 2026.
The 'XX: COSMOS' tour is a global spectacle, planning an impressive 33 shows across 19 cities spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Early confirmed dates include:
- Goyang, South Korea: August 21-23, 2026 (Goyang Stadium)
- Oakland, USA: September 4-5, 2026 (Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum)
- East Rutherford, NJ, USA: September 11, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
- London, UK: September 26, 2026 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: January 9, 2027 (TM Stadium Nasional) ’Disgusting ‘: G-Dragon Under Fire for Liking, Then Unliking Post Featuring Kim Soo Hyun’s Statement Denying Kim Sae Ron Underage Dating Claims.
Additional tour dates and venues are expected to be announced, further exciting fans globally. Debuting on August 19, 2006, BIGBANG has consistently proven their influence, selling over 140 million records worldwide and shaping a generation of K-pop artists with hits like "Haru Haru", "BANG BANG BANG", and "Fantastic Baby". The 'XX: COSMOS' tour is poised to be a landmark event, celebrating two decades of groundbreaking music and enduring artistry.
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