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[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.

[K-pop Charisma] BIGBANG’s Popular and Iconic Songs (41–50)

ALWAYSBIGBANG

This is a song included on the 2008 mini-album “ALWAYS.” It’s a fresh, wholesome love song that makes you think, “I wish I had a boyfriend like this.” In the music video, their youthful and refreshing look from their second year after debut is striking.

It makes you feel that having such a wonderful boyfriend by your side when you’re tired would be the best.

LA-LA-LABIGBANG

This is a track from their first album, BIGBANG VOL.1, released in 2006.

It’s a song with a B-boy vibe that evokes a sense of nostalgia, including the fashion.

Since it was within a year of their debut, the members still have youthful, innocent expressions.

Among them, D-LITE’s poignant high notes are especially wonderful.

MY HEAVENBIGBANG

This was BIGBANG’s major debut single in Japan after their activities in South Korea, released on June 24, 2009.

It drew attention because the members handled the songwriting, composition, arrangement, and even the choreography themselves.

The lyrics, which depict the sorrow of parting with a beloved girlfriend, are also noteworthy.

OH YEAHBIGBANG

GD&TOP (from BIGBANG) – OH YEAH feat. BOM (from 2NE1) “NOLZA in Japan”Ver.
OH YEAHBIGBANG

An electropop number that shakes the dance floor.

G-DRAGON and T.O.P’s raps are beautifully complemented by 2NE1’s Park Bom on vocals.

Released in December 2010, it peaked at No.

2 on Korea’s Gaon chart.

Centered on a free and fun lifestyle, it expresses romantic feelings and passion.

The chorus title creates a sense of unity on the club floor.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser in live performances.

It also took first place on the Korean music show M! Countdown.

THIS LOVEBIGBANG

This is G-DRAGON’s solo track from the first single “BIGBANG,” released in 2006.

It features a band sound overlaid with G-DRAGON’s upbeat rap.

It’s a cool, masculine love song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of falling for a woman who already has a boyfriend.

꽃 길 (Flower Road)BIGBANG

Flower Road (FLOWER LORD) – BIGBANG [kanarubi/lyrics/Japanese translation]
꽃 길 (Flower Road)BIGBANG

Flower Road is a song that vows a fated reunion with a lover who has been separated.

Released in 2018 by BIGBANG, a music group that has led the K-pop scene since the 2000s, it unfolds over a hip-hop-style beat infused with the sound of acoustic guitar.

Depicting a poignant farewell between lovers, its cool, flower-themed lyrics give it a narrative feel.

It’s a romantic track that longs for the day the two will be reunited.

Give it a listen during graduation season, when cherry blossoms bloom and farewells arrive.

LAST FAREWELLBIGBANG

BIGBANG – 마지막 인사(LAST FAREWELL) M/V
LAST FAREWELLBIGBANG

From the MV’s opening, which feels like the start of a drama, I can’t take my eyes off it.

Then the high-energy sound kicks in and grabs my heart all at once.

It’s an upbeat track, yet never noisy—perhaps that’s thanks to their vocals.

It’s a song I want to listen to on a nighttime drive.

BAD BOYBIGBANG

This is a song included on the 2012 album STILL ALIVE.

Sometimes couples get into fights and end up saying things they don’t mean, hurting each other in the process.

It’s unbearably sad and fills you with guilt.

If you can’t bring yourself to apologize, you truly regret it.

This cool track sings about that awful version of yourself as a “BAD BOY.”

FOREVER WITH UBIGBANG

BIGBANG – FOREVER WITH U M/V
FOREVER WITH UBIGBANG

This is a track included on their third single of 2006, “BIGBANG 03.” The song features Bom, the main vocalist of 2NE1, who are juniors from BIGBANG’s agency.

It portrays the feelings of a loving couple through vocal back-and-forth with Bom.

A romantic piece.

FXXK ITBIGBANG

BIGBANG – ‘에라 모르겠다(FXXK IT)’ M/V
FXXK ITBIGBANG

It’s a track included in the complete version of the album released as part of the MADE SERIES, the 2016 release MADE.

When you fall in love, your heart races, you can’t speak well, and so many things don’t go your way.

This song expresses those feelings with a “Damn it, whatever” attitude.

The music video is heartwarming, showing BIGBANG as their natural, close-knit selves.