SOURCE: 빅뱅 돌아온다…YG, 30주년 맞아 ‘초대형 라인업’ 공개
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, YG Entertainment has revealed its plan featuring a powerful lineup of artists. The roadmap includes a global tour by the legendary group BIGBANG, comebacks from BABYMONSTER and TREASURE, and even the debut of a new group.
On the 4th, YG Entertainment posted a video on its official blog in which Executive Producer Yang Hyunsuk explains the major projects prepared for this year.
Marking their 20th debut anniversary this year, BIGBANG had preciously raised expectations by hinting at a return. Yang Hyunsuk stated, "We have reached an agreement with BIGBANG's members to hold concerts," adding, "Since we've been together for a long time, all YG staff is doing their best to create a perfect and outstanding show." The stage is expected to be a place where the group and the company, who wrote K-pop history together, confirm their 'YG Family' bond.
BABYMONSTER will continue their activities this year with two album releases and a world tour. They plan to release a mini-album in May, followed by the second full-length album in the fall. Starting in June, they will go on their second world tour, including stops in South America, Europe, and Oceania.
TREASURE will start the 'second chapter' of their career with a mini album in June. Yang Hyunsuk stated, "The members suggested they want to do hip-hop," and added, "You can look forward to the cool, YG-style music that they haven't shown before."
A new rookie debut will also make their debut. A new boy group is being prepared with the goal of debuting this fall. Additionally, the remaining two members of a four-member girl group tentatively named 'Next Monster,' following Evelli and Chanya, will be revealed soon.
Yang Hyunsuk concluded, "We will be back with good news all year long," and added, "We will work hard to make music here without losing our roots, even through our 40th and 50th anniversaries."
