Group BIGBANG has announced their triumphant return as a reigning king, proving their unchanging musical power with their new song "Still Life," released for the first time in approximately four years.

BIGBANG released their digital single "Still Life" at 0:00 on the 5th. As soon as the song was released, it ranked #1 in 33 regions on iTunes and topped the worldwide chart. It also simultaneously took the #1 spot on the real-time charts of Melon, QQ Music, and LINE Music, the largest music sites in Korea, Japan, and China.

Fans worldwide were ecstatic. Less than an hour after the music was released, "#BIGBANG_STILLLIFE" surged to #1 on Twitter's worldwide trends, and "#BIGBANGComebackToday" dominated Weibo's hot search terms, China's largest online community, showcasing overwhelming popularity.

There were no language barriers. Despite the song's poetic metaphors and narrative power, rather than intense performances or flashy music, the members' deep emotions within the beautiful melody were conveyed directly, resonating with global fans.

It's the power of authenticity and empathy. Fans remember the times they "cried and laughed" and "loved the brilliant days" with BIGBANG (from the lyrics of "Still Life"), and they are now welcoming a new season with the group.

Above all, BIGBANG's other promise resonated with fans' hearts. The vow, "I will become a better person than before," is BIGBANG's confession and declaration of how they will exist in the future. This, in turn, brought about positivity, as stated in the lyrics, "A Happy end instead of sorrow after the rain."

As the song delivered comfort and hope to fans, the sound of "Still Life" feels even warmer and more majestic. From the beginning, Taeyang's groovy voice, which sends shivers down your spine, is followed by Daesung's powerful vocals, and then G-DRAGON and T.O.P's signature raps, all of which amplify the solid narrative and emotion of "Still Life."

Not only music fans but also major foreign media outlets such as American Rolling Stone, NME, and Vogue have paid attention to BIGBANG's return. Rolling Stone praised, "K-pop legends have returned. With this new song, they proved that BIGBANG's story is not over. 'Still Life' is a masterpiece that delivers both faint sadness and brilliant hope."

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.