BIGBANG gave 200% effort at Coachella but were hit with copyright infringement by YG, fans outraged.

Despite their dazzling performance at Coachella 2026, BIGBANG fans are extremely angry with YG Entertainment due to a lack of media coverage and the failure to release official performance videos. The passivity of their former management company has sparked a boycott.

After sweeping the Outdoor Theatre stage for two weeks on April 12th and 19th, 2026, BIGBANG once again proved their status as "Kings of K-pop" in front of tens of thousands of global fans. With their three-member lineup of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, the group delivered a fiery 60-minute set, reviving legendary hits like Bang Bang Bang, Fantastic Baby, Haru Haru, and the introspective love ballad Still Life.

The excitement reached its peak when G-Dragon, on behalf of the group, announced a 20th-anniversary World Tour to kick off in August. However, the joy was short-lived as shortcomings in YG Entertainment's management began to surface, turning fan support into outrage.

The most pressing issue is the complete lack of official content on digital platforms. While other artists participating in Coachella have their own performance clips or highlight videos uploaded immediately after the event to generate buzz, BIGBANG's performance remains completely absent from the festival's official YouTube channel.

Fans are forced to watch low-quality fancams, which are easily removed due to copyright infringement. This not only diminishes the effectiveness of media coverage but also prevents the group's performances from reaching specific metrics such as views or trending spots. Fans question why YG – the owner of BIGBANG's IP rights – hasn't taken any steps to promote the release of high-quality videos to showcase the group's talent after years of absence.

Tensions escalated when South Korean media revealed that Mnet might hold the broadcasting rights for BIGBANG's performances in the US. If this is true, the group's performances would be limited to paid platforms or a domestic audience, instead of being widely distributed globally. Even more concerning, YG Entertainment remained completely silent, with no press release regarding their impressive "80,000 audience" attendance at Coachella.

Conversely, the company is very "enthusiastic" about copyrighting fan-recorded videos. This passivity is seen by the VIP community as a "restraint" on the group's influence, especially since the members have left YG to pursue independent careers and are only connected through the brand name.

Furthermore, G-Dragon's negative vocal reviews from domestic media after his first concert, coupled with the lack of protection from YG and Galaxy Corp., fueled outrage. Fans argued that the company's irresponsible actions—simply "licensing the use of their name" and leaving the members to fend for themselves in the US—were unacceptable. The anger also stemmed from the group's alleged refusal of numerous interview requests from reputable publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. While this might have been the members' own choice to maintain the group's value, some fans regretted this, as it represented a rare opportunity to reposition BIGBANG in the international market.

Currently, hashtags demanding that YG and the Coachella organizers post the group's official video are trending on social media platforms in many countries. The fans' anger stems from a feeling of injustice at seeing their idols put in 200% effort to deliver a world-class performance, only to be hampered by the passivity of the old management system. With their 20th anniversary album nearing completion and a global tour about to begin, fans expect YG to take more professional steps, instead of continuing to neglect the legends who built their empire. Fans' patience has reached its limit, and if YG doesn't change soon, the upcoming 20th anniversary project may face unnecessary media obstacles.

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