{
  "id": 2795038,
  "title": "BIGBANG proves 20 years of K-pop chemistry at Goyang homecoming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bigbang-proves-20-years-of-k-pop-chemistry-at-goyang-homecoming-2795038",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T13:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260823/bigbang-proves-20-years-of-k-pop-chemistry-at-goyang-homecoming"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Goyang Stadium witnessed a vibrant reunion of BIGBANG, the iconic K-pop boy band, after an eight-year hiatus. Despite the absence of two founding members, the remaining three members - G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung - delivered an unforgettable concert experience. The three-night \"XX: COSMOS\" tour marked the group's first performance in Korea since their \"LAST DANCE\" show in Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome back in December 2017.\n\nWith roughly 40,000 fans eagerly awaiting the performance, the stadium was packed well before the 7 p.m. start time. The late-summer heat only added to the electric atmosphere surrounding the venue. Daehwa Station, the nearest Seoul Metro Line 3 station, was already bustling with excitement as fans made their way to the concert.\n\nAs the clock struck 7 p.m., the three members made their grand entrance, accompanied by the iconic track \"Fantastic Baby\" from their 2012 album. The concert proceeded with a two and a half hour show, packed with 30 songs that showcased the band's enduring chemistry and musical prowess.",
  "summary": "GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Eight years and eight months away, and two missing founding members, counted for little at Goyang Stadium on Sunday. One of K-pop's most long-standing, iconic boy bands, BIGBANG packed more than 30 songs into two and a half hours. Roughly 40,000 fans answered with a roar loud enough to leave ears ringing. The three-night run, titled \"XX : COSMOS,\" was the group's first…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BIGBANG proves 20 years of K-pop chemistry at Goyang homecoming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bigbang-proves-20-years-of-k-pop-chemistry-at-goyang-homecoming",
        "published": "2026-08-23T13:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}