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On October 5, 2024, Korean media outlet News 1 reported that Big Bang 's G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung are in discussions to perform together at the 2024 MAMA Awards. If confirmed, this will mark their first full group stage in nearly nine years.
Fans of the K-pop group were thrilled by the news, flooding social media with excitement. One fan expresses their joy on X, sharing their anticipation for the upcoming performance.
"KPOP IS BACK IM TELLING YOU!"
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Big Bang last performed as a full group at the 2015 MAMA Awards. Although they won Best Vocal Performance Group in 2022 for their song Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, they did not perform at the event.
In September, the trio made a surprise appearance at Taeyang’s solo concert. Fans now eagerly await what could be another iconic performance at this year’s MAMA Awards. They shared their thoughts and excitement online:
"just letting y'all know that the last time BIGBANG were in MAMA was the last highest rating of MAMA AWARDS, their performance was the highest rating of all time at MAMA like mnet even named their performance "K-pop concert"😭 and of course they went home with daesangs" a fan commented on the platform.
"That's the kind of news that makes your day! BIGBANG at the 2024 MAMA Awards? Count me in! 🎉 Their stages are always legendary." another fan said.
"If this happens...MAMA ratings📈. The whole Korea will be tuning in. In fact, we NEED this to happen! Chop chop GDragon, Taeyang & Daesung. #BIGBANG👑" declared this fan.
However, many fans remain skeptical of the news, refusing to believe it until there is an official announcement.
Some are even questioning whether BIGBANG themselves are aware of this news.
"I am not believing anything until we hear it from the Bangs themselves. Actually, I am going to need to hear it from Dae or Bae, cause that third one promised me a 2023 comeback and bunny-jumped off the screen and I am still waiting." one fan shares.
"Say something @IBGDRGN ? Are you aware about this?" another fan comments.
"meanwhile bigbang: "we're going to perform in mama??"" jokes this fan.
One fan humorously expressed their skepticism about the rumors, while also hoping for the group to deliver another playful diss:
"If this is true and if Big Bang is aware 😆 I wanna hear them diss MAMA again 🤣"
About Big Bang : Legacy, changes, and current projects
Debuting in 2006, Big Bang became one of the most influential groups of the 2000s and 2010s. After Seungri’s exit in 2019, the group continued as a quartet until T.O.P left in 2023. Now, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung remain.
Big Bang's biggest hit songs include La La La (2006), We Belong Together (2006), Lies (2007), Majimae Farewell (2007), Haru Haru (2008), Red Sunset (2008), FANTASTIC BABY (2012), LOSER (2015), BAE BAE (2015), Bang Bang Bang (2015), IF YOU (2015), Let's Not Fall in Love (2015), Era I Don't Know (2016), LAST DANCE (2016), and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter (2022).
Forbes Korea recognized Big Bang as one of South Korea's most powerful celebrities from 2009 to 2016. They ranked 2nd in 2009, 2012, and 2014.
In 2016, they became the first Korean artists on the Forbes Celebrity 100. The following year, they made the 30 Under 30 list of influential musicians.
Currently, the members of Big Bang are concentrating on their solo endeavors. G-Dragon, the group’s leader, recently completed filming for tvN's You Quiz on the Block. He is focusing his attention on his upcoming solo album.
Taeyang is on an Asia tour, performing in cities like Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei. Meanwhile, Daesung is appearing on MBN's Korea-Japan Top Ten Show and remains active on his YouTube channel, Jipdaesung.
Mama 2024 will take place on November 21, 2024 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, and then on November 22 and 23 at Japan’s Kyocera Dome in Osaka. This year’s MAMA Awards have gained extra attention due to their expansion into the U.S., a major global music market.
