Big Bang will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the release of a new digital single titled “Biiig” on August 19. YG Entertainment confirmed the announcement, stating that the single will be available starting at 6 p.m. local time. This marks the group’s first new music since the release of “Still Life” in April 2022. The single is accompanied by a teaser poster featuring silhouettes of the members under blue, red, and yellow lights, along with the title “Biiig.” YG emphasized that the title reflects the group’s name and highlights its ongoing musical evolution. The release of “Biiig” comes ahead of a series of anniversary events planned in Seoul from August 14 to 23. These events will take place in Jamsil, located in southern Seoul, and will include a multimedia exhibition, photo zones, a merchandise store, lighting displays around Seokchun Lake, and interactive installations centered around the theme “Cosmos.” The multimedia exhibition at Avenuel Art Hall will feature archival footage, behind-the-scenes concert content, and newly released photographs. A merchandise store will also open at Lotte World Mall, offering limited-edition products such as desserts created in collaboration with bakery brands. Fans visiting the interactive installations linking Avenuel Jamsil and Lotte World Mall will have the opportunity to leave messages for the group, which will be displayed as part of a media art installation. Special lighting installations modeled after Big Bang’s official light stick will illuminate Seokchun Lake, with a commemorative lighting ceremony scheduled for 8:19 p.m. on August 19. Following the single’s release, Big Bang will begin its world tour “XX: Cosmos” with three performances in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, from August 21 to 23. The tour will expand to 19 cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, with additional stops yet to be announced. In advance of the anniversary, Big Bang released a new set of teaser images for the single, showcasing the group in a monochrome aesthetic. The members were dressed in tailored black suits against an abstract backdrop resembling an oil painting, with distorted black-and-white structures and smokestacks. Unlike previous teasers, this set adopted a more subdued color palette. The single will serve as the group’s first new music in over four years, marking a significant step in its 20-year journey. YG described the track as one that “most clearly represents who Big Bang is today.” Additionally, fashion platform Musinsa announced a collaboration with Big Bang, offering exclusive 20th anniversary merchandise. The collection includes 58 items, such as a special edition light stick, jerseys, baseball caps, tote bags, mini rugs, and light stick cushions. The merchandise will be available through Musinsa’s limited-edition “Musinsa Drop” service and at two pop-up stores in Seoul until August 27. Visitors to these stores will have access to listening zones featuring Big Bang’s music, photo installations highlighting the group’s two-decade history, and other interactive exhibits. Customers purchasing merchandise will also receive one of three Big Bang logo stickers on a first-come, first-served basis each day, along with a limited-edition shopping bag while supplies last. Big Bang also shared individual teaser photos of its three members, giving further insight into the group’s upcoming project. Each member exuded a distinct energy: G-Dragon showed off a grill on his tooth, Taeyang had a striking gaze accentuated by pink spiky hair, and Daesung posed calmly in leopard-print clothing. These visuals added to the excitement surrounding the release of “Biiig,” which will be followed by the start of the “XX: Cosmos” world tour. The tour will kick off with three concerts in Goyang, setting the stage for global performances across multiple continents.
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