《TAIPEI TIMES》BigBang adds Taiwan to its 20th anniversary tour

Members of South Korean boy group BigBang react after winning the Mnet Asian Music Awards’ Artist of the Year award in Hong Kong on Dec. 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Staff writer, with CNA South Korean boy band BigBang yesterday announced that it is to bring its 20th anniversary world tour to Taiwan, joining a growing lineup of South Korean entertainers set to visit the nation over the coming months.

Its 2026 World Tour is to begin in Seoul on Aug. 21 before traveling to cities across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, the group announced on Instagram.

BigBang is scheduled to perform at the Taipei Dome on Oct. 10 and 11, while additional Taiwan shows are planned for Feb. 27 and 28 next year at the Kaohsiung National Stadium.

Ticket prices and sales information have not yet been announced.

Group leader G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, had previously hinted at the band’s return.

BigBang would be joining several South Korean male stars set to visit Taiwan in the second half of the year.

The first would be Jaehyun of NCT, who recently completed his mandatory military service and has resumed solo activities.

He is scheduled to perform at the Taipei Music Center on July 4 and 5. Tickets are already on sale.

Actor Byeon Woo-seok, known for his TV drama Lovely Runner, is also set to visit Taiwan. His agency announced an Asian fan meeting tour, with the Taipei stop scheduled for Sept. 25 at National Taiwan University Sports Center.

Byeon drew renewed attention through his upcoming drama with singer IU, titled The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife. Ticketing details for the fan meeting have yet to be announced.

新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES