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1.3 2009–2011: Solo endeavors, Japanese activities, and commercial success.

1.2 2007–2008: Mainstream popularity and Japanese debut.

Forbes Korea ranked them as one of the most powerful celebrities in South Korea from 2009 to 2016 (placing 2nd in 2009, 20) and they were the first Korean artists to be included on the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2016) and 30 Under 30 list of most influential musicians in the world (2017). It has been claimed that they have sold over 150 million digital and physical records globally, which would rank them among the best-selling boy bands in the world. Įleven of Big Bang's singles have reached number one on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and have collectively remained atop the Melon charts for a record 51 weeks.

Its supporting tour, the Made World Tour, attracted 1.5 million people and set a new record for the most-attended concert tour headlined by a Korean act in history at the time. Their third studio album, Made (2016), was preceded by several chart-topping singles and won the group Artist of the Year awards at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards for the third time and at the 2015 Melon Music Awards. Their fifth EP, Alive (2012), became the first Korean album to chart on the US Billboard 200. After winning Artist of the Year at the 2008 Mnet Korean Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards, the group released four Japanese studio albums- Big Bang (2009), Big Bang 2 (2011), Alive (2012), and Made Series (2016)-all of which were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).Īfter a two-year hiatus in South Korea, the quintet returned with their fourth EP, Tonight (2011), won them the inaugural Best Worldwide Act Award at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. Īlthough their debut album, Bigbang Vol.1 (2006), was released to lukewarm reception, greater success followed with a string of hit singles: " Lies", which topped Korean music charts for a record-breaking six consecutive weeks and won Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards " Last Farewell", " Haru Haru", and " Sunset Glow". They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Dubbed the " Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019.

The group consists of four members: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. Big Bang ( Korean: 빅뱅 stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment.