Big Bang Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 65,000 Concert Attendees
K-Pop idol group Big Bang successfully held a concert entitled "0 To 10" in celebration of their 10th year anniversary at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 20. The 65,000 attendees, mostly VIPs from South Korea and other countries (the group's fan club name) and some celebrities, prove just how popular and well-loved the group is.
Allkpop reported that the group performed their hit songs over the past decade, bringing in nostalgia and memories of their journey as a group. The stadium was covered with a sea of blazing neon yellow sticks, the signature color of the group's fan club. The crowd went wild as the group appeared on stage at 7:30 p.m. and opened the concert singing "My Heaven."
G-Dragon, the group's leader, expressed his worries about the concert and whether it would be a hit or not. He stated, "Since we had a lot of activities overseas, we had worried that we would not be as popular in Korea, but seeing you all now, we are still popular."
Member Taeyang also said, "If we had known that so many people would be in attendance today, we would have had a two-day concert instead of just one. It's too bad."
Daesung also said that since it was such a long time since they had their last concert in the country, he missed the Korean fans very much and said he loves the energy and passion of the Korean fans.
Singer Psy made a surprise guest appearance on the concert, adding lively vibes to the show with his performances of "Champion" and his hit song "Gangnam Style." the singer also praised the group saying, "I wonder if there has ever been a boy band that keeps developing with such a strong identity, confidence, and color."
The concert was live-streamed in China via the online platform Tencent, which agreed on a partnership with YG Entertainment in May, and through Naver's streaming app V in Korea.
Before the concert, the group released a movie of its 2015 world tour in June and held an art exhibition in Seongsu-Dong in July.