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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

T.O.P has made a long-awaited return with his first full-length album, released Friday. It marks his first solo release in 13 years since “Doom Dada.” The rapper released “Another Dimension” along with the music video for one of its two main tracks, “Desperado.” “Desperado” delivers a candid and direct portrayal of love, with a minimalist music video that focuses on the track’s intense mood and T.O.P’s nuanced emotional expression. “For almost 10 years, I focused solely on making music,” T.O.P s

Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, is set to release his first solo studio album, "Another Dimension," his agency said Friday. The 11-track album, set to be released at 6 p.m., features double lead singles "Studio54" and "Desperado." It marks his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures. T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album alongside acclaimed Italian music producer and sound engineer IRKO, with "Squid Game" art director Chae Kyoung-sun also participating in the project. In a recent interview with GQ magazine in Hong Kong, T.O.P said he has focused on creating music over the past decade, describing the time "extremely constructive." As an actor, his most recent appearance was as Thanos in Season 2 of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game."

Rapper and singer T.O.P is set to release his first full-length solo album since his debut, his agency said Thursday. The enigmatic rapper and BIGBANG veteran is finally ready to drop his first-ever solo studio effort. Titled “Another Dimension,” the project is slated to hit major streaming platforms on April 3, according to his agency, TOPSPOT PICTURES. Coinciding with the album’s reveal, the rapper has flooded his official channels with a series of high-concept teaser videos — visual appetizers for what is being billed as a radical creative pivot. According to TOPSPOT PICTURES, these clips go beyond promotion. They are a curated look into the “Another Dimension” concept, a world seemingly as avant-garde and meticulously crafted as the BIGBANG architect’s own storied art collection. The first teaser, “Studio54,” employs a distinctive typography effect, signaling the start of the album’s promotional rollout. A second teaser, “Desperado,” adopts a cinematic mise-en-scène, hinting at a shift in T.O.P’s musical style. The project represents a sweeping assertion of

Former Big Bang member T.O.P will release his first solo album since debut, marking a major return to music after more than a decade. According to a Friday announcement by his agency, Topspot Pictures, the rapper will release "Another Dimension" on April 3 across major streaming platforms. The album marks T.O.P’s first solo project in 13 years since the 2013 digital single "Doom Dada." He took the lead in producing the new album, overseeing the project over an extended period. In recent weeks, T

Singer-actor T.O.P of boy group BIGBANG will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday. T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension" on April 3, his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures. The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts. "T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its cr

Singer-actor T.O.P of boy group BIGBANG will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday. T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension" on April 3, his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures. The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts. "T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its creation," the agency said in a statement, adding that the release will "showcase his evolved musical world."

SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P of boy group BIGBANG will release...