YG Entertainment just unveiled its 2026 roadmap, and it’s shaping up to be a massive year for the label’s flagship artists. In a direct announcement video featuring founder Yang Hyun Suk, YG laid out comeback schedules, tours, and rookie debuts that signal a full-throttle push across its roster. Here’s the breakdown, straight from the source, with key context on each act.
BIGBANG: 20th Anniversary Global Tour
Yang Hyun Suk confirmed that BIGBANG will launch a large-scale global tour in 2026 to mark 20 years since their 2006 debut. The trio—G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung—will headline the run, with performances already teased (including Coachella 2026). This marks their first major group activity since the 2022 single “Still Life,” which served as their last official comeback as a unit. T.O.P officially withdrew from the group in 2023 and has since focused on solo work (his last solo release was the 2013 digital single “Doom Dada”; he’s now prepping a new album under his independent label Topspot Pictures). Seungri departed YG in 2019 amid the Burning Sun controversy and has had no involvement since. The tour positions BIGBANG as a legacy act in three-member form, celebrating their influence while looking forward.
BABYMONSTER: “CHOOM” Mini Album, Full Album & Second World Tour
BABYMONSTER is gearing up for a packed 2026. They’ll drop their third mini album CHOOM in early May, starting with a pre-release single before the title track. A full-length album follows in October, and their second world tour kicks off in June—covering North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania for their most expansive run yet. Their last major group comeback was the 2025 mini album WE GO UP, which they promoted as six members. Vocalist Rami has been on indefinite hiatus since May 2025 due to ongoing health concerns (YG cited long-term issues that haven’t improved with treatment). She’s missed multiple releases, tour dates, and content since then, leaving fans divided on OT7 vs. OT6 activities moving forward.
TREASURE: June Mini Album with YG-Style Hip-Hop, T5 Return, Rapper Unit Debut & Ongoing Tour
TREASURE gets a new mini album in June, with Yang teasing a return to classic “YG-style hip-hop” tracks that showcase a fresh side of the group. The T5 unit will make a comeback, and rappers Choi Hyun Suk, Haruto, and Yoshi are debuting in a brand-new unit. A new world tour is planned to start early 2027. They’re currently deep into their 2025-26 TREASURE TOUR [PULSE ON], which kicked off in Seoul (KSPO DOME, October 2025) and has continued through Japan, Asia (including Macao and Jakarta dates in early 2026), with more stops ongoing or upcoming. The tour’s high-energy shows have reinforced their global ticket power.
New Talent on Deck
YG is prepping a brand-new boy group for a fall 2026 debut—the first since TREASURE in 2020. On the girl group side, the “NEXT MONSTER” project (tentative name) is advancing toward a four-member lineup. Two members were revealed last year: Evelli (15, from Australia—an all-rounder with strong performance skills) and Chanya (14, a standout vocalist). The remaining two are expected to be unveiled soon. Yang Hyun Suk has been vocal about hunting for “the next G-Dragon and the next Jennie”—talents who can carry YG’s signature bold, charismatic, and trend-setting energy.
The NEXT MONSTER concept appears to echo the DNA of 2NE1 and BLACKPINK: small, powerhouse lineups focused on fierce performance, distinct individual flavors, and high-impact visuals/production. It’s classic YG formula—proven success with girl groups that dominate through strong identities, choreography, and cultural moments—now reloaded for the next era.
2026 looks stacked for YG: legacy revival with BIGBANG, momentum-building for BABYMONSTER and TREASURE, and fresh blood on the way. Fans (VIPs, MONSTIEZ, TEUME) are already buzzing—expect a busy year of comebacks, tours, and debuts. Which part has you most excited? Drop your thoughts below.
