BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends

BigBang staged their first concert in Singapore in a decade on Saturday (Oct 17). Here’s how it went down.

From left: BigBang members G-Dragon, Daesung and Taeyang at a past concert for their ongoing XX: Cosmos world tour. (Photo: YG Entertainment)

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The haze was palpable at the National Stadium on Saturday (Oct 17), but even high PSI readings couldn't obscure the sheer energy at BigBang's XX: Cosmos concert – the K-pop legends' grand return to Singapore after a decade.

Although BigBang have gone from a quintet to a trio since we last saw them, their concert felt anything but a downgrade.

Even as they celebrate their 20th anniversary, BigBang have not lost the magic that makes their shows electrifying – a sentiment shared by thousands of VIPs who waved their lightsticks and made the stadium a mass karaoke session.

Crowds cheering for BigBang at a past stop on their XX: Cosmos world tour. (Photo: YG Entertainment)

As a longtime fan, I loved how BigBang managed to pack most of their signature tracks and solo hits into the three-hour set.

Sure, I mourn the absence of songs like Fxxk It and Eyes, Nose, Lips, but what we ended up with was an unending train of bangers from start till finish.

Naturally, with the group now performing as a trio, the songs came with an updated line distribution, with G-Dragon taking on more rap parts while Daesung and Taeyang handled the vocals.

The result? A set that felt refreshingly different yet comfortingly familiar.

The members of BigBang. (Photo: YG Entertainment)

What’s more, Saturday’s show saw every member bringing their A-game.

Taeyang’s honey-smooth vocals were a highlight throughout the show, particularly during Haru Haru, where he belted out the lyrics with even more passion and gusto than before.

His solo set was one of the night’s most high-octane performances, pairing fiery choreography with a barrage of flamethrowers.

Taeyang at a past concert on the XX: Cosmos world tour. (Photo: Instagram/__youngbae__)

Daesung, ever the variety king, delivered the loudest laughs as he brought forth his razor-sharp wit and affable personality to banter with his groupmates and audiences.

A memorable moment came when he learnt, to his surprise, that many fans in the audience were attending their first-ever BigBang concert. “It is good news for business for us – a lot of new customers," he then quipped.

BigBang member Daesung. (Photo: Instagram/d_lable_official)

And then, we have G-Dragon.

The BigBang leader has been wearing many hats these past few months – fronting collabs with the likes of McDonald’s and more. But Saturday’s show proved that he is still a rapper at heart.

G-Dragon was in his element, unleashing rapid-fire rhymes on tracks like Loser. When he wasn’t on the mic, G-Dragon was oozing aura as he strutted the stage – a simple act that caused fans to go wild.

BigBang leader G-Dragon. (Photo: Instagram/xxxibgdrgn)

More than anything, the fans on Saturday deserve high praise for their energy.

The crowd was easily among the most fired-up I’ve seen this year, with practically every section singing along at the top of their lungs. Sure, there were a few scattered disagreements over standing in seated sections, but when it came to bringing the hype, this crowd delivered in spades.

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All in all, BigBang’s return was a powerful reminder of why they remain pillars of K-pop, even 20 years into their career. The XX: Cosmos concert proved that an S-tier show doesn’t need extravagant set pieces to leave a lasting impression.

Sometimes, all it takes is sheer talent and an overwhelming stage presence – qualities BigBang have never been short of.

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BigBang于周六（10月17日）在新加坡举行了十年来的首场演唱会。以下是演唱会盛况。

左起：BigBang成员G-Dragon、大声和太阳在他们正在进行的XX: Cosmos世界巡回演唱会的一场演出中。（图片：YG娱乐）

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10 月 17 日星期六，国家体育场烟雾弥漫，但即使 PSI 读数很高，也无法掩盖 BigBang XX: Cosmos 演唱会的热烈气氛——这是 K-pop 传奇组合时隔十年重返新加坡的盛大演出。

虽然 BigBang 自上次我们见到他们以来已经从五人组合变成了三人组合，但他们的演唱会丝毫没有逊色。

即使在庆祝出道 20 周年之际，BigBang 依然保持着令他们的演出充满激情和魅力的魔力——成千上万的 VIP 粉丝也深有同感，他们挥舞着应援棒，将体育场变成了一个大型卡拉 OK 现场。

在BigBang XX: Cosmos世界巡回演唱会的某站，现场观众正在为他们欢呼。（图片：YG娱乐）

作为他们的老粉丝，我非常喜欢 BigBang 能够在三个小时的演出中演唱他们的大部分代表作和个人热门歌曲。

当然，我怀念像《Fxxk It》和《Eyes, Nose, Lips》这样的歌曲，但我们最终得到的却是一连串从头到尾的劲爆歌曲。

当然，随着组合现在以三人组合的形式进行表演，歌曲的歌词分配也随之更新，G-Dragon 承担了更多的说唱部分，而大成和太阳则负责演唱。

结果如何？一套既令人耳目一新又倍感熟悉的装置。

BigBang成员们。（图片：YG娱乐）

更重要的是，周六的演出中，每位成员都发挥出了最佳水平。

太阳如蜜般柔滑的嗓音是整场演出的一大亮点，尤其是在演唱《Haru Haru》时，他比以往更加热情洋溢、激情澎湃地演唱了这首歌。

他的独舞表演是当晚最精彩的表演之一，将火热的舞蹈编排与猛烈的火焰喷射器表演相结合。

太阳在 XX: Cosmos 世界巡回演唱会的某场演出照片。（图片来源：Instagram/__youngbae__）

综艺之王大成凭借其犀利的智慧和亲切的个性，与队友和观众们插科打诨，引得全场爆笑。

令他印象深刻的是，他惊讶地发现，现场有很多歌迷都是第一次来看BigBang演唱会。“这对我们来说是个好消息——我们有很多新客户，”他打趣道。

BigBang成员大声。（图片来源：Instagram/d_label_official）

然后，我们还有 G-Dragon。

BigBang 的队长在过去的几个月里身兼数职——与麦当劳等品牌合作推出联名产品。但周六的演出证明，他骨子里仍然是个说唱歌手。

G-Dragon 状态极佳，在《Loser》等歌曲中展现了疾风骤雨般的饶舌技巧。即使不唱歌，G-Dragon 在舞台上昂首阔步，气场十足——这个简单的动作就足以让粉丝们疯狂。

BigBang队长G-Dragon。（图片来源：Instagram/xxxibgdrgn）

周六球迷们的热情最值得称赞。

今年我见过的观众中，这绝对是最热情的一场，几乎每个区域的观众都在扯着嗓子跟着唱。当然，也有一些零星的争论，比如有人站起来站在座位区，但要说营造气氛，这群观众绝对是全力以赴。

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总而言之，BigBang的回归有力地证明了他们为何能在出道20年后依然是K-pop的中流砥柱。《XX: Cosmos》演唱会也证明，一场顶级的演出并不需要华丽的舞台布景就能给人留下深刻的印象。

有时候，成功只需要纯粹的天赋和压倒性的舞台魅力——而BigBang从来不缺乏这些特质。

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