Eight years. One trophy. Tears EVERYWHERE. BIGBANG took their 1st win for “BIIIG” on SBS’s Inkigayo on September 7, 2026! The legendary group — who last won on a Korean music show in 2018 — has reclaimed their throne in the most emotional music show victory of the year.
For a group that debuted in 2006, pioneered K-pop’s global expansion, completed a 31-show stadium world tour this summer, and is now celebrating their 20th anniversary — winning Inkigayo with “BIIIG” isn’t just a trophy. It’s proof that BIGBANG’s music is as relevant today as it was two decades ago.
VIPs, your kings just proved that legends never fade. They just come back BIGGER.
BIGBANG Wins on Inkigayo — September 7 Recap
Inkigayo is SBS’s flagship Sunday music show — one of K-pop’s most prestigious stages. The weekly winner is determined through digital music scores (55%), physical sales (10%), SNS scores (10%), and live voting (25%).
| Rank | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1st Place | BIGBANG | BIIIG |
| Nominee | MONSTA X | — |
| Nominee | Chungha | — |
This marks BIGBANG’s first music show win since 2018 — an eight-year gap that makes this trophy one of the most emotionally significant wins in K-pop history.
Why This Win Is HISTORIC
| Context | Detail |
|---|---|
| ⏰ Last Music Show Win | 2018 — eight years ago |
| 🎂 Group Age | 20 years since debut (August 2006) |
| 🏟️ Current Tour | Just completed 31-show stadium world tour |
| 👤 Members Performing | G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung (3 members) |
| 📊 Inkigayo Digital Weight | 55% — BIIIG’s streaming power earned this |
| 😭 Emotional Impact | VIPs and members visibly emotional during encore |
| 🏆 Competition | Beat MONSTA X and Chungha — strong nominees |
Winning on Inkigayo — where digital performance is weighted at 55% — means “BIIIG” isn’t just selling on fandom loyalty. It’s being genuinely streamed by the Korean public. That’s the most meaningful validation a 20-year-old group can receive.
“BIIIG” — The Song Behind the Win
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Song | BIIIG |
| Artist | BIGBANG |
| Era | 20th Anniversary |
| Members | G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung |
| Producer | G-Dragon + Teddy (expected) |
| Style | Signature BIGBANG — hip-hop + pop + arena anthem |
| Music Show Win | Inkigayo (September 7, 2026) — 1st win |
The title “BIIIG” is a playful expansion of their name — BIGBANG made even BIGGER. After a 31-show stadium tour proved their live performance power, the music show win proves their charting power too.
The 20th Anniversary Context — A Full Circle Moment
BIGBANG’s Inkigayo win arrives during their most triumphant year since pre-military:
| 2026 Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🏟️ 31-Show Stadium World Tour | 18 cities, 4 continents — Goyang to MetLife to Stade de France |
| 🎤 Coachella Performance | Tour announcement made at weekend two Coachella set |
| 🎂 20th Debut Anniversary | August 2006 — two decades of BIGBANG |
| 💿 New Music | “BIIIG” — fresh release earning chart success |
| 🏆 Inkigayo Win | First music show trophy in 8 years |
| 🌍 Global Presence | Stadium shows across Asia, North America, Europe, Australia |
The announcement marks a major return to the global stage for G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and DAESUNG, whose impact on K-pop, Korean hip-hop, pop performance and idol culture remains difficult to overstate.
This Week’s Inkigayo Performances — The Full Lineup
| Artist | Song | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 BIGBANG | BIIIG | 1st win — emotional encore stage |
| MONSTA X | — | Strong comeback promotion |
| Chungha | — | Solo queen performance |
| Additional artists | Various | Comeback + promotional stages |
The episode also featured stages from MONSTA X and Chungha — both powerhouse acts in their own right. For BIGBANG to win against active, chart-performing competitors confirms “BIIIG” has genuine commercial strength, not just nostalgia-driven support.
BIGBANG’s Music Show Win History — Decades of Trophies
| Era | Song | Year | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Lies” / “Last Farewell” | Early hits | 2007–2008 | Multiple |
| “Fantastic Baby” | ALIVE era | 2012 | Multiple |
| “Bang Bang Bang” | MADE era | 2015 | Multiple |
| “FXXK IT” / “Last Dance” | Final pre-hiatus | 2017–2018 | Multiple — last wins before hiatus |
| “BIIIG” | 20th Anniversary | 2026 | Inkigayo (Sept 7) — 1st win in 8 years |
From “Lies” in 2007 to “BIIIG” in 2026 — BIGBANG has been winning music show trophies across FOUR different decades of K-pop. No other active group can make that claim.
The Encore Stage — Where Legends Cried
Every Inkigayo win features an encore stage — and BIGBANG’s was one for the history books. After eight years without a music show trophy, the moment was overwhelming.
For G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung — who have navigated military service, member departures, scandals, and a nine-year touring hiatus — standing on a Korean music show stage and hearing “first place” called for BIGBANG again carried a weight that transcended any trophy.
VIPs in the audience weren’t just celebrating a win. They were celebrating survival. Persistence. And the proof that two decades of loyalty — from fans AND artists — was worth every moment.
How BIGBANG Earned This Win — The Chart Power
Inkigayo’s ranking system weighs digital performance at 55% — the heaviest digital weight among K-pop music shows:
| Criteria | Weight | BIGBANG’s Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Music Score | 55% | “BIIIG” streaming strong domestically |
| Physical Album Sales | 10% | 20th anniversary release sales |
| SNS Score | 10% | Massive social media buzz from tour + anniversary |
| Live Voting | 25% | VIP fandom — decades of organized support |
The 55% digital weight means BIGBANG didn’t win through fandom voting alone — “BIIIG” is genuinely being streamed by Korean listeners. For a group that’s been away from the domestic music scene for nearly a decade, earning a digitally-weighted win is the strongest possible validation.
Who Is BIGBANG? — For New Fans Discovering Legends
BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment in 2006. The group helped push K-pop into a more self-styled, performance-driven and genre-fluid era.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group | BIGBANG (빅뱅) |
| Agency | YG Entertainment |
| Debut | August 19, 2006 |
| Active Members | G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung |
| Fandom | VIP |
| Years Active | 20 years |
| Legacy | Pioneered K-pop’s global expansion |
| Musical Range | Hip-hop, R&B, electronic pop, arena anthems |
| Cultural Impact | Without BIGBANG, there is no BTS at stadiums, no BLACKPINK at Coachella |
Two decades after BIGBANG’s debut, the group’s name still carries the kind of weight that turns a tour poster into an event.
For a comprehensive overview of BIGBANG’s career and cultural impact, visit the official BIGBANG Wikipedia page.
What’s Next for BIGBANG?
| Upcoming | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🏆 More music show wins | “BIIIG” still in promotional cycle |
| 🏟️ Tour continuation | Japan leg (Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Fukuoka) through early 2027 |
| 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung finale | February 2027 — tour closer |
| 📀 Potential album | 20th anniversary album cycle expected |
| 🏆 Year-end awards | Strong contender at MAMA, MMA, GDA |
Conclusion
BIGBANG took their 1st win for “BIIIG” on SBS’s Inkigayo on September 7, 2026 — their first music show trophy in eight years and one of the most emotional victories in K-pop history.
Twenty years of music. Eight years since their last win. A 31-show stadium world tour. Three members who refused to let the dream die. And now — a trophy that proves BIGBANG’s music isn’t just legacy. It’s CURRENT.
The kings didn’t just come back. They came back BIIIG. 👑🏆🔥
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