[K-POP’s Charisma] A Special Feature on BIGBANG’s Popular and Classic Songs
BIGBANG has been electrifying the K-pop scene since the late 2000s.
Even in Japan, before K-pop culture fully took root, they could be considered one of the boy groups—alongside TVXQ—that led the era.
They’ve now amassed a legendary track record and a long-standing career.
Their 2022 return to activities and G-DRAGON’s surprise performance of BIGBANG’s songs at the 2024 MAMA also became big talking points.
Their overwhelming songwriting prowess and charisma never cease to impress, no matter how much time passes!
From party-tune bangers that bring the hype to Japanese-language ballads that really hit home, we’ll be highlighting many of their classic tracks.
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[K-POP’s Charisma] BIGBANG’s Popular and Classic Songs Special (31–40)
HANDS UPBIGBANG
This song is guaranteed to hype up the entire concert! Its sparkling sound and hope-filled, uplifting lyrics genuinely boost your spirits.
It’s the kind of track that makes you think, “I’m so glad I became a fan of these artists.”
IF YOUBIGBANG
Starting with classical guitar and a wistful vocal, this song has a simple arrangement yet resonates deeply.
The high-energy tracks that scream “This is BIGBANG!” are great, but this unusually mellow song is truly wonderful as well.
LOVE SONGBIGBANG
This is a track from the 2011 mini-album “TONIGHT.” From the title “LOVE SONG,” you might expect a sweet love song, but it’s actually about feelings for a girlfriend he has broken up with.
It’s a song about how songs that bring back memories of happy times with her become painful to listen to.
The songs you listened to when your romance was at its peak can indeed be hard to hear later on.
NUMBER 1BIGBANG
This is the title track from the 2008 album NUMBER1.
The members of BIGBANG are said to show up at clubs even in their private time, and this song captures that clubber vibe that’s so characteristic of them.
With lyrics that conjure up images of men and women getting hyped at the club and a catchy, upbeat melody, it’s a track that sticks in your ears.
soberBIGBANG
Here’s an introduction to Shirafu, released in 2016.
The intro has a bright, pop-leaning feel.
Once it hits the chorus, the relaxed melody really sticks in your ears.
After the chorus, it modulates and a rap section comes in.
Among the instruments, the drums in particular are doing an excellent job.
Let me hear your voiceBIGBANG
With this song, BIGBANG had their first tie-in track for a TV drama.
D-LITE, SOL, and V.I’s beautiful vocals blend nicely with G-DRAGON and T.O.P’s sharp rap, making it a wonderful song.
The lyrics also lack the initial hip-hop group vibe, so it’s easy to listen to.
A FOOL OF TEARSBIGBANG
This is a track included on their first single “BIGBANG,” released in 2006.
The title means “A Fool of Only Tears” in Japanese, and it’s a sentimental ballad about a heartbroken boy.
It remains a beloved early classic from BIGBANG.
GaraGara GO!!BIGBANG
This is a single released as the artist’s second in Japan in 2009.
It’s a song overflowing with a happy vibe, all about dancing, having fun, and getting hyped from morning till night.
I think it especially fits a summer beach setting.
The music video, being from 2009, feels of its time—the fashion is nostalgic.
DIRTY CASHBIGBANG
This is a song where we want you to pay attention to the music video.
The MV shows a wacky side of BIGBANG.
It’s playfully made, so we hope you watch it when you’re feeling down.
Seeing them do weird things with total seriousness is really entertaining.
HOW GEEBIGBANG
The MV makes you wonder what’s about to start, and the scene where V.I shows up with an afro is laugh-inducing.
The rap melody makes the song fun.
You can feel a youthful vibe from them as they rap and have dance battles.
Still, I can’t help but wonder what that first V.I was all about—and it makes me laugh.