If you’ve been waiting for BIGBANG to come back – really come back – the time has come. After years of contract expirations, lineup changes and emotional goodbyes, three-fifths of one of K-pop’s most iconic groups are gearing up for their 20th anniversary, and the plans are big.
World tour. Coachella slot. New musical energy follows the emotional reunion song “Home Sweet Home.” But the full picture is much different than just the festival. Here’s a deep dive into where all the members stand and what’s to come.
BIGBANG’S 2026 Comeback: World Tour and Coachella Confirmed
Let’s start with the topic of fandom. BIGBANG is set for a big comeback in 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary, YG Entertainment has announced a world tour and a performance at Coachella in April 2026. The group is expected to continue as a trio G-Dragon, Taeyang again Daesung.
G-Dragon himself confirmed the excitement during a fan meeting he held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul in February 2026.
During the event, G-Dragon shared, “This year, BIGBANG is making a 20th anniversary comeback. As a member and a fan, I’m also looking forward, and I think all the members feel the same way,” expressing his excitement about the comeback.
In an upcoming reunion, the trio will work with their first agency, YG Entertainment.
BIGBANG’s 2024 Reunion Song Reigned Hope
Before the plans for 2026 are announced, 2024 has been a great year for BIGBANG fans. On November 22nd, fans got a surprise BIGBANG reunion when G-Dragon released “Home Sweet Home,” a song from his third studio album.
Dragon first commented on the collaboration the day before the song’s release, posting a teaser image featuring piano keys against a black background. As expected, the post quickly started fueling fan speculation that he will be releasing a new song with his BIGBANG bandmates, Taeyang and Daesung. One day later, “Home Sweet Home” was released, confirming the opinions of fans and opinions.
Dragon’s Solo Path and New Label
Understanding where BIGBANG is now requires understanding the journey each member took after leaving YG Entertainment. BIGBANG is no longer affiliated with YG Entertainment – a fact that still surprises new fans.
G-Dragon’s contract with YG expired in June 2023, officially ending the group’s relationship with the label. Later that year, he signed to Galaxy Corporation under his real name. While G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung are all loved for their significant roles as solo artists, G-Dragon’s ongoing work — including his upcoming third studio album with “Home Sweet Home” — has kept him in the spotlight.
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Dynamic Trio: Taeyang and Daesung’s departure
Taeyang and Daesung each charted their courses. After TOP left YG in 2022, Taeyang left to join Black Label, a subsidiary of YG, while Daesung also left to pursue opportunities under a label called R&D.
Despite being distributed on different labels, the three have maintained a smart connection – as shown in “Home Sweet Home” – and the world tour confirmed for 2026 shows that any barriers that exist between different agencies, have been cleared enough to make a big reunion tour possible.
TOP’s walk and his emotional lyrics
The biggest change for the group came in 2017, when TOP faced legal problems related to the use of marijuana while serving in the military. News of the case emerged in June, along with reports of heavy drinking, marking one of the most difficult times in the club’s history.
Looking back at the 2022 interview no The fame of Hong Konghe described that time as “the worst time” of his life.
“This is the first time I’ve talked about this publicly, but I tried to kill myself five years ago,” he told this magazine. “I realized later how many painful and painful memories I gave to the people around me, my family and the fans outside.”
He also revealed that he had suffered from depression since he was young and ended up writing songs in the following years, making more than 100 songs.
“It was my motivation, like wanting to fill a bookshelf with my work. It was my desire. I saw how valuable it is to give back what I found. I feel like I’ve been reborn.”
In 2022, it was revealed that TOP had ended his contract with YG Entertainment. Apart from this, he participated in the group’s comeback song, “Still Life,” which was released on April 5, 2022, marking the group’s debut as a quartet. That collaboration gave fans hope that TOP could still be a part of BIGBANG’s future, but he announced on May 31, 2023, that he had officially withdrawn from the group.
What makes this especially painful for fans is TOP’s own words about it. In an interview conducted during an appearance on the original Netflix series Squid game Season 2 in 2025, TOP drew a line about BIGBANG’s comeback.
He cautiously replied, “I was thinking of ‘Spring Summer Fall Winter’ as a final project,” and added, “Seeing fans still hoping for a reunion hurt my heart more than anger. I feel guilty for the members and will have this regret for the rest of my life.”
Seungri’s Exit: A Brief Recap
The second major change in the group occurred in 2019 when Seungri retired from the entertainment industry amid the highly publicized scandal of Burning Sun. He was sentenced in 2020 for crimes including mediation and prostitution. Originally sentenced to three years in prison, Seungri’s sentence was reduced to 18 months in 2022 following his guilty plea. He was released on February 9, 2023. There is no indication in the current report that Seungri has any involvement in BIGBANG’s 2026 plans.
What All This Means For BIGBANG Entering 2026
BIGBANG’s story has always been one of extraordinary highs and painful lows – a group whose musical legacy sits alongside one of the most turbulent histories in K-pop. But with G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung gearing up for a world tour and Coachella, the narrative going into 2026 is one of intensity.
For fans who grew up with BIGBANG or discovered them through the wider wave of K-pop, this 20th annual festival is a moment many would never get to experience. The details of the world tour, the confirmation of Coachella, and the emotional weight of everything the group went through make this one of the most anticipated K-pop events on the 2026 calendar.
