{"id":2339059,"date":"2026-03-20T18:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2339059"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:59:08","slug":"bigbangs-20-year-comeback-what-happened-to-all-5-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/bigbangs-20-year-comeback-what-happened-to-all-5-members\/","title":{"rendered":"BIGBANG\u2019s 20-Year Comeback: What Happened to All 5 Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few names in K-pop carry the weight of BIGBANG. Since bursting onto the scene in 2006 under YG Entertainment, the group has shaped the sound and global reach of Korean pop music, earning legions of fans around the world with hits like \u201cBANG BANG BANG\u201d and \u201cFantastic Baby.\u201d But the group\u2019s story has been anything but simple.<\/p>\n

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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses. Now, with a major 2026 comeback and a world tour on the horizon \u2014 including a performance at Coachella \u2014 fans old and new are asking: Where does BIGBANG stand today, and what comes next?<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a comprehensive look at where each member is and what the future holds for the group.<\/p>\n

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From Five to Three: How BIGBANG\u2019s Lineup Changed<\/h2>\n

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BIGBANG originally debuted as a five-member group composed of G-Dragon<\/b>, Taeyang<\/b>, T.O.P.<\/b>, Daesung<\/b> and Seungri<\/b>. Each member brought a distinct personality and musical identity to the group. But the lineup that fans first fell in love with has changed significantly over the years.<\/p>\n

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The group\u2019s trajectory shifted in 2017 when T.O.P became embroiled in controversy tied to marijuana use. During his mandatory military service in June of that year, it was revealed he would face prosecution related to the charges, alongside a reported overdose that drew widespread attention.<\/p>\n

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Years later, he reflected on that period in a 2022 interview with Prestige Hong Kong<\/a>, calling it \u201cthe worst moment\u201d of his life.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is the first time I\u2019ve spoken about this publicly, but I did try to commit suicide about five years ago,\u201d he told the magazine. \u201cI realised later how much hurt and painful memories I gave to the people around me, my family and fans out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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T.O.P also shared that he had struggled with depression from a young age and spent the years following writing music, completing more than 100 songs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s been my motivation, like wanting to fill up a bookshelf with my work. It\u2019s been my passion. I realized how precious it is to pay back what I\u2019ve received. I feel that I\u2019m reborn.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The second major shift came in 2019, when Seungri retired from the entertainment industry amid the highly publicized Burning Sun scandal. He was convicted in 2020 of charges including prostitution mediation and embezzlement. Originally sentenced to three years in prison, Seungri\u2019s term was reduced to 18 months in 2022 following his admission of guilt. He was released on February 9, 2023.<\/p>\n

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In 2022, it was revealed that T.O.P had ended his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment. Despite this, he participated in the group\u2019s comeback single, \u201cStill Life,\u201d which was released on April 5, 2022, marking the group\u2019s debut as a quartet. That single was the group\u2019s first release in four years.<\/p>\n

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However, T.O.P later announced on May 31, 2023, that he had officially withdrawn from BIGBANG, leaving the group as a trio of G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung.<\/p>\n

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The End of the YG Entertainment Era<\/h2>\n

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For much of their career, BIGBANG was synonymous with YG Entertainment, one of South Korea\u2019s biggest entertainment companies. But by mid-2023, the group\u2019s relationship with the label had fully dissolved.<\/p>\n

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Following T.O.P\u2019s departure in 2022, Taeyang left to join The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG, while Daesung also exited to pursue opportunities under a label called R&D.<\/p>\n

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Finally, in June 2023, G-Dragon\u2019s contract with YG expired, officially ending the group\u2019s relationship with the label. Later that year, he signed to Galaxy Corporation under his real name.<\/p>\n

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The scattering of members across different labels raised questions about whether BIGBANG could ever truly reunite. But 2024 offered fans a reassuring answer.<\/p>\n

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A Surprise Reunion in 2024<\/h2>\n

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On November 22, 2024, fans were treated to an unexpected BIGBANG reunion when G-Dragon released \u201cHome Sweet Home,\u201d a song from his third studio album.<\/p>\n

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G-Dragon first hinted at a collaboration the day before the song\u2019s release, posting a teaser image featuring piano keys on a black background. The post quickly began to fuel fan speculation that he would be releasing a new song with his BIGBANG bandmates, Taeyang and Daesung.<\/p>\n

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One day later, \u201cHome Sweet Home\u201d was dropped, validating the fan theories and hypotheses. The release proved that the bond between the three remaining members remained strong, even without a shared label, and it set the stage for bigger things to come.<\/p>\n

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A Major 2026 Comeback on the Horizon<\/h2>\n

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K-pop group BIGBANG is set for a major 2026 comeback to mark their 20th anniversary, with YG Entertainment announcing a world tour planned and a Coachella performance in April 2026. The group is expected to continue as a trio featuring G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung.<\/p>\n

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G-Dragon himself confirmed the news during a February 2026 fan event. He shared<\/u><\/a>, \u201cThis year, BIGBANG is making a comeback for their 20th anniversary. As both a member and a fan, I am also looking forward to it, and I think all the members feel the same way,\u201d expressing his excitement about the comeback.<\/p>\n

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For the upcoming reunion, the trio will collaborate with their original agency, YG Entertainment.<\/p>\n

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T.O.P\u2019s Solo Return \u2014 and His Stance on BIGBANG<\/h2>\n

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While the remaining trio prepares for their comeback, T.O.P is carving out his own path. The former BIGBANG member, who left the group in 2023, is returning to the music scene with a solo song after 13 years.<\/p>\n

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However, in an interview conducted during his appearance in the Netflix original series Squid Game<\/i> Season 2 in 2025, T.O.P drew a line regarding BIGBANG\u2019s comeback.<\/p>\n

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He cautiously responded, \u201cI thought of \u2018Spring Summer Fall Winter\u2019 as the final project,\u201d and added, \u201cSeeing fans still hoping for a reunion hurt my heart rather than making me angry. I feel guilty toward the members and will carry this regret for the rest of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

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