Archive · 23 Aug 2025
BIGBANG Celebrates 19 Years, Reflects on Legacy and K-Pop Trends
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.
BIGBANG celebrated their 19th anniversary with a look back at their career.
The group reminisced about starting K-pop trends like mini-albums and lightsticks.
G-Dragon playfully claimed BIGBANG as the originators of these trends.
BIGBANG's innovation with the Bang Bong lightstick revolutionized fan culture.
The group faced controversies that led to member departures.
- Who
- BIGBANG members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung.
- What
- BIGBANG celebrated their 19th anniversary and reflected on their career.
- When
- August 22, marking their 19th anniversary.
- Where
- Daesung’s YouTube channel ZIP Daesung.
- Why
- To look back at their impact and legacy in K-pop, and celebrate.
BIGBANG's Perspective
Other Perspectives
Origin of Trends
BIGBANG's Perspective
BIGBANG claims to have started both the lightstick and mini album trends.
Other Perspectives
Singer Se7en also claims to have started the lightstick idea.
- Group Name
- BIGBANG
- Anniversary
- 19th
- Original Members
- G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, T.O.P, Seungri
- Agency
- YG Entertainment
- Lightstick
- Bang Bong
- Started
- 2006