The Return of a Kpop Icon

In Korea, BIGBANG is one of the rare music groups that is known by all generations from old to young. With their achievements and international influence, few can deny that they have played an important role in shaping the music market in the land of kimchi. To this day, after 16 years of activity, including long breaks, BIGBANG is still a monument and inspiration for future generations of artists.

16 years and the journey to becoming an icon

Born in August 2006, when the Kpop industry was just starting to flourish, BIGBANG quickly became a breath of fresh air with vibrant melodies, mixed with a bit of Hip hop, electronic and contemporary R&B sounds. After only one year of operation, the five boys continuously swept the music charts, covering not only Korea but also all over Asia with unforgettable hits such asLiesgoodHaru Haru.

It can be said that, compared to the general level at that time, BIGBANG did not have many advantages in appearance. However, with the ability to produce music themselves, impressive performance skills and artistic products with very unique personalities, they convincingly conquered the hearts of the public.

Besides music, fashion style is also a factor that helps BIGBANG take themselves to a new level. Always researching and experimenting with bold styles, BIGBANG's huge influence on fashion has crossed the border of Korea and spread throughout Asia. They have become one of the pioneering names of Kpop chosen by prestigious fashion houses in the world to collaborate and attend top fashion events.

BIGBANG is a complete picture with 5 harmonious but very unique pieces. Instead of only working as a group, they invest in each member's solo career to create a solid position for each individual. That is G-Dragon with his innate musical talent and unique fashion style, TOP with his strong rap and impressive acting ability, Taeyang with his distinctive R&B voice and skillful dancing technique, Daesung with his entertainment skills in variety shows or Seungri - a former member of the group - with his strong hosting and business skills.

Throughout their career, BIGBANG's music products have always been invested in content and carefully presented. This is also an important factor for the public and those in the art world to see BIGBANG as more than just an idol group.

The return after many events

The Korean entertainment industry has always been an extremely fierce "battlefield". New generations of idols are competing to debut, forcing old groups to gradually give way. At the same time, BIGBANG switched to pursuing solo projects and members took turns performing military service. Along with that, the group also got caught up in many scandals, the most noisy of which was when member Seungri decided to leave the group due to personal scandals. It was thought that in that situation, the hope of the legendary group's comeback was too far away, but BIGBANG brought a surprise to fans: the singleStill LifeReleased at 0:00 on April 5 (Korean time), marking the return after four years of absence.

Instead of bringing a vibrant, trendy sound like previous albums, the new song immerses fans in narrative soft-rock melodies, tinged with nostalgia.Still Lifewritten about the passage of time through the seasons, but behind it is a deeper meaning of self-reflection and a promise for a happy future. The song is like a confession, a confession dedicated to the fans - the people who have accompanied and followed the boys through every ups and downs of their career.

"I remember the boys and girls who cried and laughed together,

I always remember those glorious and loving days..."

One particularly noticeable point is thatStill LifeThere are no scenes of the members together. Throughout the MV, there are only images of four chairs, four lights, four flowers and ending with five lines as a symbol of BIGBANG when it was still a complete 5 members.

Still LifeNot only was it the first work after Seungri left the group, but it was also the last song before TOP terminated his contract with the management company. Everything has changed and will continue to change; whether Still Life is a greeting for a new beginning or a final goodbye, the image of a legendary group remains an irreplaceable monument in the hearts of the public.

Ha Thu (photo: Internet)