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Last Dance Tour
Continental tour by Big Bang
Location
Start dateNovember 18, 2017 (2017-11-18)
End dateDecember 31, 2017 (2017-12-31)
Legs2
No. of shows
  • 14 in Japan
  • 2 in South Korea
  • 16 in total
Big Bang concert chronology
  • 0.TO.10
    (2016–17)
  • Last Dance Tour
    (2017)

The Last Dance Tour is the sixth concert tour in Japan and eleventh overall by South Korean boy band Big Bang. The tour began on November 18, 2017 in Fukuoka, Japan and concluded on December 31, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. BigBang broke their own record by being the only foreign act to hold a dome-sized arena tour in Japan for the fifth consecutive year.[1] The oldest member T.O.P did not perform on this tour due to his mandatory military service in South Korea which began in February 2017.

Background

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YG Entertainment announced on August 8, 2017 that BigBang will be holding their last tour in Japan before their upcoming hiatus due to South Korean mandatory military conscription. On the Last Dance Tour, BigBang became the very first foreign artist in Japan to hold a dome tour for the fifth consecutive year.[1] BigBang performed 14 concerts across four cities: Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo; a total of 696,000 fans attended the Japanese leg. As a result, BigBang's Dome Tour since 2013 attracted a total of 4,205,500 fans, a record for overseas singers.[2][3][4][5] On October 19, the final shows of the tour was announced to be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on December 30 and 31.[6] Two shows from the tour, the Tokyo Dome concert on December 13 and the Seoul concert on December 30 is due to be broadcast live across 109 cinemas in Japan.[7][8]

Set lists

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Japan
  1. "Hands Up"
  2. "Sober"
  3. "We Like 2 Party"
  4. "Fxxk It"
  5. "Loser"
  6. "Bad Boy"
  7. "Wake Me Up" (Taeyang)
  8. "Darling" (Taeyang)
  9. "Superstar" (G-Dragon)
  10. "Untitled, 2014" (G-Dragon)
  11. "D-Day" (Daesung)
  12. "あ・ぜ・ちょ! (Azechou; Oh Why!)" (Daesung)
  13. "Come To My" (Seungri)
  14. "I Know" (Seungri)
  15. "Look at Me Gwisoon" (Daesung & Seungri)
  16. "Good Boy" (GD X Taeyang)
  17. "If You"
  18. "Day by Day"
  19. "Fantastic Baby"
  20. "Bang Bang Bang"
Encore
  1. "My Heaven"
  2. "Koe o Kikasete"
  3. "Feeling"
  4. "Bae Bae"
  5. "Last Dance"
South Korea
  1. "Hands Up"
  2. "Sober"
  3. "We Like 2 Party"
  4. "Fxxk It"
  5. "Loser"
  6. "Bad Boy"
  7. "Wake Me Up" (Taeyang)
  8. "Darling" (Taeyang)
  9. "Bullshit" (G-Dragon)
  10. "Untitled, 2014" (G-Dragon)
  11. "D-Day" (Daesung)
  12. "あ・ぜ・ちょ! (Azechou; Oh Why!)" (Daesung)
  13. "Come To My" (Seungri)
  14. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  15. "Look at Me Gwisoon" (Daesung & Seungri)
  16. "Good Boy" (GD X Taeyang)
  17. "If You"
  18. "Haru Haru"
  19. "Fantastic Baby"
  20. "Bang Bang Bang"
Encore
  1. "Heaven"
  2. "Lies"
  3. "Feeling"
  4. "Crooked"
  5. "Bae Bae"
  6. "Last Dance"

Tour dates

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Date City Country Venue Attendance
November 18, 2017 Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome 100,000[9]
November 19, 2017
November 23, 2017 Osaka Kyocera Dome 153,000
November 24, 2017
November 25, 2017
December 2, 2017 Nagoya Nagoya Dome 81,500
December 3, 2017
December 6, 2017 Tokyo Tokyo Dome 165,000[10]
December 7, 2017
December 13, 2017
December 21, 2017 Osaka Kyocera Dome 196,500[11]
December 22, 2017
December 23, 2017
December 24, 2017
December 30, 2017 Seoul South Korea Gocheok Sky Dome 70,000[12]
December 31, 2017
Total 766,000[5][12]

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from Grokipedia
The Last Dance Tour was the eleventh overall concert tour and sixth in Japan by the South Korean boy band Big Bang, marking their final performances before a group hiatus due to mandatory military enlistments. The tour primarily consisted of 14 dome shows across Japan from November 18, 2017, starting at Fukuoka PayPay Dome, to December 24, 2017, ending at Kyocera Dome Osaka, drawing a total attendance of 696,000 fans. It concluded with two emotional finale concerts on December 30 and 31, 2017, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, serving as a poignant farewell amid the absence of member T.O.P., who had enlisted earlier that year. The tour featured a dynamic setlist blending Big Bang's signature hits like "Fantastic Baby," "Bang Bang Bang," and "Hands Up" with solo performances from members , , , and , including tracks such as "Untitled, 2014" and "Wake Me Up." Notable for its elaborate stage production and high-energy choreography, it represented the culmination of the group's decade-long career at the time, with members expressing gratitude and optimism for a future reunion during the finales. Post-tour, official DVD and Blu-ray releases captured the Japan and performances, preserving the event's legacy and allowing fans to relive what was billed as the "end of Chapter 1" for the band.

Background

Announcement and Development

On August 8, 2017, officially announced the BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 – LAST DANCE-, marking the group's upcoming series of performances in . The tour was positioned as BIGBANG's final outing before an anticipated hiatus due to the members' mandatory obligations. This planning rationale underscored the event's significance as a capstone to the group's active phase in the Japanese market, building on their established of dome tours since 2012. A key development milestone was the confirmation that BIGBANG would become the first foreign act to hold dome tours for five consecutive years, from 2013 to 2017. Logistical preparations included scheduling 14 performances across four venues: Fukuoka's Yahoo! Japan Dome (November 18–19), (November 23–25 and December 21–24), Dome (December 2–3), and (December 6–7 and 13). Initial plans anticipated 13 shows with approximately 646,000 attendees, but an additional performance was added, drawing a total of 696,000 fans.

Context and Significance

By 2017, had established itself as a dominant force in the Japanese music market, building on a series of successful dome tours that began in 2012. The group had mobilized over 4.2 million attendees across 85 performances in 10 Japanese domes during this six-year period (), becoming the first foreign act to hold dome tours for six consecutive years and underscoring their sustained popularity and commercial viability in the region. This ongoing success positioned the Last Dance Tour as a culmination of their Japanese dominance, following earlier tours like the 2013-2014 , which itself drew around 740,000 fans. The tour occurred against the backdrop of an impending hiatus for the group, driven by mandatory military service requirements in . Member had already enlisted in early 2017, while , , and were scheduled to begin their service in 2018, effectively suspending full-group activities for several years. This enlistment timeline made the Last Dance Tour the final opportunity for to perform together as a quartet before a prolonged break, marking a transitional phase in their career. The hiatus lasted until 2025, when the remaining members reunited for anniversary celebrations and hinted at future group activities. As a cultural milestone, the Last Dance Tour served as a poignant farewell gesture to Japanese fans, reflecting Big Bang's pioneering contributions to 's penetration of the market. One of the earliest Korean acts to achieve widespread success in alongside groups like , helped elevate to rival in popularity through their innovative performances and chart-topping releases. The tour's emphasis on and closure highlighted their role in bridging Korean and Japanese music cultures, solidifying their legacy as trailblazers for subsequent exports.

Production

Personnel

The Last Dance Tour was performed by four members of BIGBANG: leader and main rapper (Kwon Ji-yong), main vocalist and dancer (Dong Young-bae), lead vocalist (Kang Dae-sung), and vocalist and dancer (Lee Seung-hyun). (Choi Seung-hyun), the group's main visual and rapper, was absent throughout the tour due to his mandatory as a worker, which began on February 9, 2017, following a marijuana-related earlier that year. The performances were supported by YG Entertainment's in-house live band, which provided instrumental accompaniment for select songs, and a team of backup dancers drawn from the agency's affiliated crews, including Hi-Tech and Crazy, known for their contributions to BIGBANG's choreography and stage dynamics. Production oversight, including staging and creative direction, was managed by YG's core team, with the members themselves contributing to set adaptations to accommodate the reduced lineup.

Set List and Staging

The set list for the Last Dance Tour emphasized BIGBANG's signature blend of high-energy group anthems and individual showcases, reflecting the group's evolution while honoring their hits. Concerts typically began with an introductory video followed by "Hands Up" to ignite the crowd, transitioning into "Sober," "We Like 2 Party," "Fxxk It," "Loser," and "Bad Boy" as core opening segments that built momentum through synchronized choreography and powerful vocals. Mid-show sections spotlighted solo performances, such as Taeyang's renditions of "Wake Me Up" and "Darling," G-Dragon's "Super Star," Daesung's "D-Day," and Seungri's "Strong Baby," allowing each member to connect personally with audiences. Later group numbers included fan favorites like "Bang Bang Bang," "Bae Bae," and "Fantastic Baby," culminating in encores of "Feeling" and a climactic "Fantastic Baby" to close on an uplifting note. Variations between legs were minimal but adapted to regional preferences; the Japan tour incorporated Japanese-language versions of tracks like "Loser (JP version)," "," and "My Heaven" to resonate with local fans, while the Seoul finale relied on original Korean arrangements for a more intimate, homecoming feel. With only four members performing—, , , and , as was absent due to his ongoing —the lineup featured modifications such as redistributed in group dances and elongated solo interludes to sustain visual and emotional intensity without altering the overall structure. Staging for the dome-scale production utilized advanced elements to enhance immersion in vast venues, including a central elevated stage with a 4-meter-high moving platform (13 meters long by 3.6 meters wide) that extended over 100 meters into the audience during songs like "Loser," fostering closer artist-fan interactions. Expansive LED screens delivered dynamic visuals synchronized to the music, while pyrotechnics erupted during explosive tracks like "Bang Bang Bang" to amplify excitement, complemented by confetti and fog effects. Interactive LED wristbands, provided to all attendees, generated collective light displays, notably forming the slogan "BIGBANG IS VIP" during the encore to symbolize unity and farewell.

Tour Dates

Japan Leg

The Japan leg of BigBang's Last Dance Tour commenced on November 18, 2017, at Fukuoka's Yahuoku! Dome, marking the group's sixth major dome tour in the country and their first since 2014. Spanning and December, the 14-show itinerary traversed key cities including Fukuoka, , , and , with multi-night residencies at each venue to accommodate high demand. These performances highlighted BigBang's evolution as a live act, drawing on a dynamic that blended high-energy hits and fan-favorite tracks from their . The tour opened with two consecutive nights at Yahuoku! Dome in Fukuoka, a retractable-roof venue with a concert capacity of approximately 40,000, setting a festive tone for the southern kickoff. From there, the group traveled northward to Osaka's Dome for an initial three-show run from November 23 to 25, followed by a two-night stint at Dome on December 2 and 3. Dome, capable of holding up to 55,000 attendees for concerts, and Dome, with a capacity of around 50,000, both facilitated immersive dome experiences tailored to large-scale productions. Subsequent legs involved efficient inter-city travel via Japan's network, allowing the ensemble to perform three nights at on December 6, 7, and 13. , boasting a capacity of 55,000, hosted what became one of the tour's highlight sequences, with the December 13 show screened live in over 100 Japanese cinemas. The itinerary concluded in with a four-night residency at Kyocera Dome from December 21 to 24, including a VIP fan club-exclusive finale on the last date. Ticket sales for the Japan leg launched on October 21, 2017, with several dates announcing sell-outs shortly thereafter, underscoring the rapid fan response. Notably, the December 13 performance at Tokyo Dome and December 23 at Kyocera Dome were confirmed sold out, reflecting logistical challenges in scaling production for back-to-back dome spectacles across regions.
DateCityVenueNotes
November 18, 2017FukuokaFukuoka Yahuoku! DomeOpen 15:00 / Start 17:00
November 19, 2017FukuokaFukuoka Yahuoku! DomeOpen 15:00 / Start 17:00
November 23, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
November 24, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
November 25, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 13:00 / Start 15:00
December 2, 2017NagoyaNagoya DomeOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 3, 2017NagoyaNagoya DomeOpen 13:00 / Start 15:00
December 6, 2017TokyoTokyo DomeOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 7, 2017TokyoTokyo DomeOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 13, 2017TokyoTokyo DomeOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00 (Sold Out; Live Cinema Screening)
December 21, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 22, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 23, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 16:00 / Start 18:00 (Sold Out)
December 24, 2017OsakaKyocera Dome OsakaOpen 13:00 / Start 15:00 (VIP Fan Club Exclusive)

South Korea Leg

The South Korea leg of the Last Dance Tour featured two final performances on December 30 and 31, 2017, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, with a total attendance of approximately 70,000 fans over the two nights. These concerts served as the tour's New Year's Eve finale and a poignant capstone to BigBang's pre-hiatus era, with members G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri performing without T.O.P. due to his ongoing military service. Framed as a celebratory yet emotional in the group's native country, the shows emphasized gratitude toward local fans who had supported them throughout their career. The atmosphere blended festive energy with bittersweet farewells, enhanced by vibrant stage elements like colorful screens and lights, as the members prepared for their own enlistments in 2018. Unique to this domestic wrap-up were intimate fan interactions, including humorous banter—such as Seungri and Daesung joking about their "senior" status—and communal sing-alongs to hits like "LIES" and "BANG BANG BANG." Daesung took on T.O.P.'s rap parts in "SOBER" as a tribute, while solo and unit performances highlighted individual talents in a setting that felt deeply personal. The members conveyed optimism for the future through direct addresses to the audience; G-Dragon assured, "This is not the last. We will meet again in good shape," Taeyang reflected, "Meeting all of you from the stage is my greatest happiness," and Daesung emphasized unity by stating, "The most important thing is being together." These moments underscored the concerts' role in fostering a sense of enduring connection with South Korean fans ahead of the hiatus.
DateCityVenueNotes
December 30, 2017Open 16:00 / Start 18:00
December 31, 2017Open 16:00 / Start 18:00 ( Finale)

Reception

Commercial Performance

The Last Dance Tour drew a total attendance of 766,000 fans over 16 shows, with the majority coming from the leg. The Japanese portion of the tour, consisting of 14 concerts across four cities, attracted 696,000 attendees, marking it as a significant achievement in the group's history of dome performances. The two concluding shows in at added 70,000 fans, setting a record for the venue's highest attendance at the time. All shows on the tour sold out rapidly, reflecting immense fan and the group's enduring in . The Japan leg alone contributed to Big Bang's cumulative attendance of 4.2 million fans from their consecutive dome tours in the country since 2013. This high level of interest also fueled activity on secondary ticket markets, where resale prices surged due to limited availability.

Critical Response

The Last Dance Tour received widespread acclaim from critics and media outlets for its poignant execution as a farewell series, with reviewers highlighting the group's ability to deliver an emotionally charged spectacle despite the absence of , who was serving his mandatory at the time following a personal earlier in the year. Japanese music publication BARKS praised the performances at for their heartfelt resonance, particularly in emotional tracks like "IF YOU" and " (Japanese Version)," where the remaining members—, , , and —conveyed a sense of bittersweet finality that deeply connected with the 55,000 attendees per show. The tour's high-energy renditions of upbeat hits such as "HANDS UP" and "" were noted for maintaining the group's signature dynamism, even with the reduced lineup, allowing the performers to showcase individual strengths like Taeyang's powerful vocals and Daesung's engaging stage presence. Production elements were a standout feature, with critics commending the elaborate staging in Japan's major domes, including massive LED panels, effects, and moving platforms that created an immersive environment befitting the tour's grand farewell theme. Natalie.mu emphasized the innovative use of trolleys and the B-BRACELET light show, which synchronized with the music to foster a unified visual , drawing over 696,000 fans across 14 Japanese shows and enhancing the overall entertainment value. Real Sound further lauded the tour's artistic evolution, incorporating tracks from the "MADE" era like "BANG BANG BANG" and "LOSER," blended with solo and unit performances that highlighted member growth and kept the nearly three-hour sets fresh and unpredictable. Despite some potential concerns over setlist familiarity from prior tours, reviewers observed that the emotional context elevated even familiar songs into memorable moments. Korean media coverage, including reports from , underscored the tour's success in fan engagement, particularly during the Seoul finale at , where members shared personal reflections on their decade-long journey, tearing up as they promised a future reunion as five. Outlets noted the intimate interactions, such as G-Dragon's assurances of resilience and Seungri's acknowledgment of fan support through 280 performed songs, which turned the event into a collective celebration rather than a somber goodbye, with fans responding through enthusiastic sing-alongs and light displays. The absence of was acknowledged as a challenge, adding layers of poignancy to the farewell, yet the group's cohesion and spectacle were credited for overcoming it, solidifying the tour's reputation as a high-impact emotional milestone in history.

Legacy

Cultural Impact

The Last Dance Tour solidified Big Bang's position as a pioneering force in the Japanese music market, marking them as the first foreign artists to conduct a dome tour for five consecutive years, a feat achieved across 14 shows in four cities that drew 696,000 attendees. This accomplishment not only underscored their dominance but also paved the way for subsequent acts by demonstrating the potential for large-scale international success in , where they became one of the most influential second-generation groups, shaping industry standards for foreign performers. As Big Bang's final group performances before a mandatory hiatus due to enlistments, the tour carried profound emotional weight, resonating with fans as a poignant "last dance" that fostered a sense of enduring and global . Members like emphasized gratitude over sadness, stating, "I’m not sad but grateful… This is not the end, so let’s continue to make memories together," while approximately 70,000 fans attended the two finale concerts, many tearfully bidding farewell yet pledging support through the five-year absence. This emotional bond strengthened their dedicated international , often referred to as VIPs, who sustained engagement via solo projects and commemorative events during the hiatus. The tour's execution amid impending service obligations highlighted the sustainability of ambitious endeavors abroad, setting a for groups navigating similar interruptions by proving that strategic timing and fan devotion could maintain momentum post-hiatus. By wrapping up with promises of a full reunion, as noted, "We don’t attach a lot of meaning to the word ‘last’… I will return with a more mature image," illustrated how such tours could bridge career phases, influencing later acts to pursue expansive global schedules despite enlistment challenges. In 2025, the group's legacy continued with a partial reunion of active members , , and for their 19th anniversary celebration on August 19, marking their first group appearance since 2017. Additionally, during 's 2025 world tour, the trio performed songs from the Last Dance setlist, including "Last Dance," signaling ongoing commitment to the band's history and hinting at plans for the 20th anniversary in 2026.

Media Extensions

The Tokyo Dome performance on December 13, 2017, was broadcast live to cinemas across , allowing fans unable to attend in person to experience the concert in a theatrical setting. Similarly, the Seoul finale on December 30, 2017, at was screened live in 106 Japanese cinemas, extending access to the tour's emotional conclusion for Japanese audiences. Post-tour, released official video recordings of key shows through DVD and Blu-ray formats. The concert was captured in a live video release on March 14, 2018, featuring a 25-song setlist spanning nearly three hours, along with bonus content from a special fan event including talk sessions and additional performances. A subsequent deluxe edition on August 17, 2018, included footage from the tour's final Japanese show at on December 24, 2017, and the finale, with over 14 hours of total content encompassing full concerts, documentaries, and a live audio . These media extensions also encompassed digital highlights distributed via official channels, such as promotional clips and performance excerpts uploaded to the group's YouTube channel, providing ongoing accessibility to tour moments. By offering broadcasts and home video options, the releases broadened the tour's reach beyond the approximately 766,000 ticketed attendees, enabling international fans to engage with the performances through physical media and online platforms.

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