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BIGBANG Celebrates 19 Years, Reflects on Legacy and K-Pop Trends

BIGBANG Celebrates 19 Years, Reflects on Legacy and K-Pop Trends
Not BTS or EXO, this legendary K-pop group started the lightstick and mini album trend; 19 years later, they proudly claim, ‘we’re still the origin’ · indianexpress.com

BIGBANG, a famous K-pop group, celebrated 19 years together.

The remaining members looked back at their journey, which has been full of ups and downs.

They joked about starting some of the most popular trends in K-pop, like releasing mini-albums and using lightsticks at concerts.

Before them, fans used balloons, but BIGBANG made their own lightstick, the Bang Bong, and made fans feel like they belonged to something bigger.

Not everything went according to plan for the group, especially with some members leaving.

Despite everything, BIGBANG remains a significant part of K-pop history, influencing many groups today.

Key facts

Group Name
BIGBANG
Anniversary
19th
Original Members
G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, T.O.P, Seungri
Agency
YG Entertainment
Lightstick
Bang Bong
Started
2006

Quotes

G-Dragon

A member of BIGBANG

“Yes, Se7en has his Se7en-bong. But the origin of the lightstick trend is us.”
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“Not to brag, but we were the first to release mini-albums.”
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Taeyang

A member of BIGBANG

“Nothing has ever gone according to plan over these 19 years.”
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“Over the course of our 19 years in the music industry, not a single thing has gone according to plan.”
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