BigBang, what does following “dismissal” mean for T.O.P? Is it a sign of a complete comeback—or false hope?[Focus S]

[SpoTV News=Reporter Jung Hye-won] As Big Bang marked its 20th debut anniversary by appearing on the 'Coachella' stage and then made official the news of a world tour and new album release, the group has also launched a new official SNS account and stepped into a full-scale project. In particular, the new SNS account has drawn great attention for following Top's account, who had declared his departure.

On the 21st, Big Bang opened both the official Big Bang community and its SNS channels on the global fandom platform B.stage at 8:19 p.m., a time symbolizing their debut date (August 19).

It is said that the members strongly pushed for the launch of Big Bang's community and SNS. YG Entertainment, which is in charge of the overall 20th anniversary project for Big Bang, said, "Through this channel, we will get even closer to fans under the name Big Bang."

In particular, Big Bang drew attention by following not only YG's account and those of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, but also Top's account through the official SNS.

Previously, through his first full-length album released on the 3rd, 'Multi-Perspective,' Top directly mentioned Big Bang, appearing to declare a de facto 'complete farewell.' He filled the new album with his own story, which had been surrounded by various controversies such as marijuana smoking allegations, denial of his Big Bang career, and a retirement declaration, and the lyrics throughout the album carried an atmosphere as if he had completely parted ways with Big Bang.

The track 'Over Ya' includes lyrics such as, "Beautiful, each must go their own way, it was the difference that had stopped us because of mixed feelings, it was flashy but game over, five directions, I'm game over," "Leaving it behind as a dazzling old history, with a new resolve, I'm so sorry but I loved, I leave, Big Bang," and "It was better when there were five, burying the endlessly heavy dream in my heart, I will decorate it more beautifully, I'm over, I'm over." This was interpreted as meaning that he would leave the time built under the name Big Bang in the past and walk his own path.

However, in this situation, Big Bang's following of Top's account through their official SNS is once again giving rise to various speculations. It could simply be seen as a follow, but since it is the group's official account, some interpret that internally their relationship may not be completely severed. Accordingly, some are once again raising the possibility of Big Bang's return as a complete four-member group.

On the other hand, there is also an interpretation that this reflects courtesy or respect toward a former colleague. Analysis suggests that since Top has already directly hinted at a complete farewell from the group, it would be realistically difficult to reverse that and rejoin. Accordingly, concerns are also emerging that these successive gestures could instead lead to giving fans false hope.

On the 12th and 19th (local time), Big Bang took the stage at the U.S. '2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' and, while singing the final song 'Spring Summer Fall Winter,' Top's voice remained intact. At the time, when Top's voice played, G-Dragon also looked up at the sky and made a salute gesture. In addition, as news of following Top on SNS has now been reported, curiosity is growing even more.

Big Bang, which is celebrating its 20th debut anniversary this year. Attention is focused on what message they intended to convey through their SNS follows and what direction their next move will take.