BIGBANG returns to Coachella stage as 20th anniversary tour looms

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BIGBANG will return to the global spotlight this weekend, taking the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as the K-pop group begins what it is calling a 20th anniversary celebration that could lead into a wider world tour.

The group is scheduled to perform Sunday and again on April 19 in Indio, California, appearing on the festival’s Outdoor Theatre stage for roughly 60 minutes each set, organizers said.

The performances come as anticipation builds for the group’s first major festival appearance in years, with fans expecting a setlist that draws heavily from its catalogue of global hits, including “BANG BANG BANG,” “FANTASTIC BABY” and “WE LIKE 2 PARTY.”

The K-pop group said in a statement that the Coachella appearance represents “a symbolic stage marking another beginning,” adding that it prepared the performance with a renewed sense of purpose and a focus on reconnecting with global audiences through music.

The festival sets are widely viewed as a launch point for future international activity, including a potential global tour tied to the group’s 20th anniversary, according to people familiar with the plans.

Interest in the performance has intensified in the days leading up to the festival, with fans and industry observers closely watching how the group reintroduces itself on one of the world’s most visible music stages.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.