As BigBang hits 20, their next chapter could change K-pop forever

BigBang is set to mark its 20th anniversary next year with a spectacular first step: a headlining performance at the "2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival." As one of the most influential K-pop groups of all time, the scale of their anniversary plans is already proving to be as monumental as their legacy — and the Coachella stage is just the beginning. With a new group single also on the way, BigBang’s highly anticipated comeback is expected to have a major impact on the global K-pop scene. The group recently confirmed its participation in next year’s Coachella, where it will perform as a three-member unit on the festival’s main stage. The appearance will be BigBang’s first official event commemorating its 20th debut anniversary, opening a new chapter in their two-decade-long career at one of the world’s biggest music festivals. From 2nd-gen icons to enduring legends Debuting on Aug. 19, 2006, BigBang will celebrate 20 years in the industry next year. Since their debut, the group has defined the so-called “second generation” of K-pop idols, combining mainstreamWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times