BigBang is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of three members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019 and T.O.P left in May 2023. Dubbed the "Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence.
BigBang in 2012 L-R: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung
BigBang at MTV Fast Forward, Thailand, December 2007
BigBang performing in March 2012
The MAMA Award for Song of the Year is an honor presented at the annual MAMA Awards, a South Korean awards ceremony presented by Mnet. One of the event's most prestigious daesang awards, it was first awarded during the ceremony's eighth edition in 2006—then titled the Mnet KM Music Festival. Having gone through various name changes since its inaugural ceremony in 1999, it was renamed the Mnet Asian Music Awards from 2009 until it was rebranded as the MAMA Awards in 2022.
Big Bang received the award twice, in 2007 for "Lies" and in 2015 for "Bang Bang Bang"
2008 winner for "Nobody", Wonder Girls
2010 winner for "Bad Girl Good Girl", Miss A
Two-time award winner 2NE1, winning in 2009 for "I Don't Care" and in 2011 for "I Am the Best"