BigBang Reportedly Preparing First Group Song in Four Years Ahead of 2026 World Tour

BigBang are reportedly moving toward their first group song in four years, setting up what could become one of the most closely watched K-pop comebacks of 2026.

According to a July 7 report by MyDaily, the group has scheduled filming related to a new song for the third week of July. The report said G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung coordinated their individual schedules in advance and are expected to film music video and other promotional content tied to the release.

The report has not yet been followed by a detailed public rollout from the artists or their management, so the exact release date, title, format, and distribution plan remain unconfirmed. Still, the timing is notable because it places the project directly before BigBang’s upcoming tour activity, giving the group a potential new centerpiece for their return to large-scale stages.

A Reported Comeback After ‘Still Life’

If released as reported, the song would be BigBang’s first group track since Still Life, which arrived in April 2022. That single was framed around seasonal imagery and reflection, and it landed as a rare, understated comeback from a group whose earlier catalog helped define the sound and ambition of second-generation K-pop.

Still Life also carried unusual chart strength for a song that was not supported by the type of extensive broadcast promotions often attached to K-pop comebacks. MyDaily noted that the track ranked No. 7 on Melon’s annual chart for 2022, a reminder of the group’s continued public pull even during a period with little collective activity.

BigBang’s lineup has also changed since then. T.O.P, who participated in Still Life, departed the group in 2023. The current reported project centers on the three-member configuration of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, all of whom have spent the past several years pursuing solo music, concerts, variety appearances, and other individual work.

Why The Timing Matters

The comeback report arrives just weeks before BigBang are scheduled to begin their 2026 world tour. The group is set to open with three concerts at Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province from August 21 to 23 under the title BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG.

After the Goyang opening, the tour is expected to continue across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. MyDaily reported that the itinerary includes 31 performances in 18 cities, with additional locations to be announced later. That scale makes the tour more than a simple reunion event; it positions BigBang for a full international campaign built around both legacy hits and renewed activity.

For longtime fans, the possibility of new music matters because BigBang’s catalog has often been tied to the group’s live identity. Songs such as Bang Bang Bang, Fantastic Baby, Haru Haru, and Loser became concert staples because they paired recognizable hooks with performance concepts designed for large crowds. A fresh single before the tour would give the group a current statement rather than relying only on nostalgia.

It would also test how BigBang’s name travels in today’s K-pop environment. Since the group’s last major touring cycle, the industry has become more global, more platform-driven, and more crowded with younger acts built for constant online engagement. BigBang, however, remain one of the few Korean groups whose domestic public recognition, international fandom, and cross-generational influence overlap in a meaningful way.

A Three-Member Return Under Close Watch

The reported comeback will inevitably be read through the lens of transition. G-Dragon has long been associated with BigBang’s creative identity, Taeyang remains one of K-pop’s most respected vocal performers, and Daesung has rebuilt a visible entertainment presence through music and broadcast work. Their chemistry as a trio will be a central point of interest if new material is officially announced.

At the same time, a return of this size comes with scrutiny. BigBang’s long history includes major commercial achievements, artistic influence, and public controversies involving different chapters of the group’s career. A new release in 2026 would not simply revive an old brand; it would show how the remaining members want to define BigBang’s next era.

For now, the confirmed public facts are limited: MyDaily reports that filming related to a new song is planned for July, and BigBang’s Goyang concerts are scheduled for late August before a wider world tour. Until further announcements arrive, fans will be watching for official teasers, music video details, and whether the new material becomes part of the opening set list.

If the report proves accurate, BigBang’s return would add a major veteran act to a year already shaped by fierce competition among newer K-pop groups. More importantly, it would answer a question that has followed the group since Still Life: whether BigBang’s next chapter is a brief commemorative moment or the beginning of a fuller comeback cycle.