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Made World Tour
Tour by Big Bang
Big Bang Made Tour 2015 Official Poster
Location
  • Asia
  • Oceania
  • North America
Associated albumMade
Start dateApril 25, 2015 (2015-04-25)
End dateMarch 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)
Legs4
No. of shows66
Big Bang concert chronology

The Made World Tour was the second worldwide concert tour and ninth overall by South Korean boy band Big Bang, in support of their third Korean-language studio album Made (2016).[1][2] The tour began on April 25, 2015, and concluded on March 6, 2016, in Seoul, South Korea. It visited 15 countries including China, Japan, Australia, Mexico, and the United States.[3]

Background

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The tour was first announced on April 1, 2015, with the announcement of the first two concerts in Seoul on April 25 and 26. On April 16, the first trailer of the tour was released on YouTube. On April 27, the remainder of the Asian leg was revealed with a total of 30 shows. In July, nine shows were confirmed in Mexico, Australia, Canada, Taiwan and Macau. It was the first time for the group to visit Mexico, Australia, Canada and Macau.[4][5][6]

It was also revealed a highly acclaimed crew would be joining the tour, including LeRoy Bennett, Ed Burke, Gil Smith II, and Jonathan Lia. They previously worked with Beyoncé and Jay-Z on their On The Run Tour as well as with BigBang during their Alive Galaxy Tour.[7][8]

Commercial performance

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In Asia, following the announcement of the tour, the first shows in Seoul sold out in a matter of minutes, resulting in server crashes due to high traffic.[9] In Mainland China, BigBang gathered a record-breaking 280,000 people in attendance from 13 shows, making the tour the most attended concert tour by a foreign act of all time in China,[10][11] with three sold-out shows in Shanghai making BigBang the only Korean act to hold three concerts in a row at Mercedes-Benz Arena[12] and sold-out show in Chengdu, as BigBang held the largest audience drew by a Korean act for a single concert in China with 30,000 attending the show.[13] Further sold-out shows were held in Guangzhou,[14] Beijing,[15] Dalian and Wuhan.[16]

In Hong Kong, all three shows sold out in less than two hours after they went on sale, making BigBang the first non-Chinese singer to sell out three concerts in Hong Kong on two separate occasions[17][18][19] The Macau two night concerts sold out within 3 hours, leading to a third show being added. It made them the first ever foreign artist group to hold three consecutive shows at the Cotai Arena, attracting over 28,598 fans with gross $5.3 million, and ranked the group at number 41 on the Top 100 International Box office Grosses of the year at Pollstars year end list.[20][21]

In Singapore, demand was so high that "audio seats" were put on sale after regular tickets quickly sold out.[22] In Malaysia, hundreds of fans lined up in advance to purchase tickets for the July 25 concert, which eventually sold out in a matter of hours. Due to high demand, a second show was added on July 24, making them the first Korean act to hold a two-day concert in Kuala Lumpur.[23][24]

In Japan, BigBang became the first foreign artist holding a dome tour for the third consecutive year, the tour sold out and 4 new shows added in Tokyo Dome and Fukuoka Dome due to high demand.[25][26] the tour that drew 911,000 fans in Japan making it the most attended concert tour by a foreign act of all time in the country.[27][28] In Australia, a second show was added in Sydney after high demand, the tour became the highest-grossing and most-attended tour by Korean artists in the country. with $5.8 million from 35,000 tickets sold in 3 shows.[29][30]

In North America, the tour became the most attended tour by Korean act as it was listed on Pollstar's year end list, on the Top 200 North American Tours, BigBang ranked at number 126 and earned $7.8 million from four reported shows.[31] In Mexico they performed their most-attended concert outside Asia with 15,000 tickets sold at Mexico City Arena.[32] In Canada, they performed in front of 14,000 fans making it the attended concert by a Korean act of all time in the country.[33] In the United States the tour became the most attended concert tour by a Korean act of all time at the time.[34] BigBang ended the tour with three encore shows in Seoul selling 38,000 tickets within 10 minutes.[35] A total of around 1,500,000 fans attended the tour, making it the biggest tour made by Korean act.[36][37]

Critical reception

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Big Bang performing in Dalian, China

The tour received universal acclaim from music critics. Jon Caramanica from The New York Times called BigBang the "Smooth K-Pop Criminals"[38] and described the concert as an "extreme, intense, overwhelming Korean pop carnival",[39] listing it as one of the best tours in 2015.[40] Bryan Armen Graham of The Guardian gave the Newark concert four out of five stars and begin his review by saying BigBang deliver fully realised pop at its sophisticated peak, describing it as "K-pop heroes delivering candyfloss hooks with a sharp edge" while praising all five members' individual talents.[41] The Los Angeles Times described BigBang as "One of the most inventive, aesthetically visionary acts in its genre" and called their Anaheim concert an "incredibly significant moment for K-Pop", praising the diversity of their songs and performances.[42] Grantland's Rembert Browne remarked that BigBang is "a boy band that in reality is a supergroup", praising each member's musical idiosyncrasies, saying "It's terrifying how good each member is".[43] Billboard gave the concert a 4.5/5, calling BigBang "five individuals that are separately complex, but together an undeniable supergroup" and stating how the group are still redefining what a boy band is today, and how they shine as a collective and on an individual, human basis.[44]

Other reviews from the tour included Maria Sherman writing for The Village Voice. Sherman described the show as unique and "unlike anything in the western pop schema" saying that the concert "served to reflect the rainbow spectrum of human emotion".[45] Julianne Shepherd of the Jezebel described the concert as "the true definition of a spectacular" and stated they "have never seen a group nail being a boy band the way Big Bang did, playing up each member's individual strengths and personalities but also flawless when it came time to come together as a unit".[46] David Lee from the Vibe called BigBang the "Kings of K-Pop" and praised their solo performances as the most interesting moments of the night, and naming the solo stages of the members as one of the most interesting moments of the night, praising the group solo diversity from giving nightclub vibes with Seungri, Daesung's feel-good rock anthem, T.O.P's rebellion stage, Taeyang's ballad hit to G-Dragon ending it with pop song, and described it as an "amazing thing to witness".[47]

Gwendolyn Ng writing for The Straits Times opened the review with "Big Bang brings on the party with fancy moves, solid vocals and off-the-wall humour", and the live performance was "explosive" and stated that "Their solid vocals powered them through emotive ballads, high octane dance tunes and fiery rapping".[48] Siau Ming En from Today Online wrote on their review that the megastars BigBang "wowed the Singapore crowd with not just their powerhouse moves on stage but also their seasoned and cheeky banter.[49] Melanie Leung of the South China Morning Post began her article stating concert as the "Hong Kong's most anticipated show of the year", praising "Their sleek costumes stood out against the blasting fireworks, and every dance move was slick as they delivered a string of hits".[50]

Live stream

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On December 2, 2014 YG Entertainment held a press conference in Hong Kong to announce a partnership with Tencent's QQ Music, the largest online music service in Mainland China.[51] On June 20, 2015, during a joint press conference, YG Entertainment and Tencent announced the latter would exclusively live stream BigBang's concert in Shanghai the following night through Tencent's live concert streaming service, Live Music.[52] On October 25, Tencent's Live Music held a second livestream for the concert in Macau which saw more than 120,000 paid viewers online, hitting a new domestic record for the number of paid online viewers.[53][54]

The final concert in Seoul was aired live via Tencent's Live Music in Mainland China and Naver's V App internationally, with a total of six separate live-streams: five following each member and one showing the entire group. On the V app, the concert recorded 3.62 million views (total views from six different live-streams).[36][55]

Set list

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Set list of the first show in Seoul
  1. "Fantastic Baby"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Stupid Liar"
  4. "Haru Haru"
  5. "How Gee"
  6. "Feeling"
  7. "Loser"
  8. "Blue"
  9. "Bad Boy"
  10. "Cafe"
  11. "Lies"
  12. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  13. "Let's Talk About Love" (Seungri ft: G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  14. "Wings" (Daesung)
  15. "Doom Dada" (T.O.P)
  16. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (Taeyang)
  17. "Good Boy" (G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  18. "Crooked" (G-Dragon)
  19. "Bae Bae"
  20. "Last Farewell"
Encore
  1. "Hands Up"
  2. "Heaven"
Re-Encore
  1. "Bae Bae"
  2. "Fantastic Baby"
  3. "Loser"
Set list in Beijing, after the release of Made Series A
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Stupid Liar"
  4. "Haru Haru"
  5. "How Gee"
  6. "Feeling"
  7. "Loser"
  8. "Blue"
  9. "Bad Boy"
  10. "Cafe"
  11. "Lies"
  12. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  13. "Let's Talk About Love" (Seungri ft: G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  14. "Wings" (Daesung)
  15. "Doom Dada" (T.O.P)
  16. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (Taeyang)
  17. "Good Boy" (G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  18. "Crooked" (G-Dragon)
  19. "Bae Bae"
  20. "Fantastic Baby"
Encore
  1. "We Like 2 Party"
  2. "Hands Up"
Re-Encore
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Fantastic Baby"
  3. "Bae Bae"
Set list in Thailand, after the release of Made Series D
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Stupid Liar"
  4. "Haru Haru"
  5. "Loser"
  6. "Blue"
  7. "Bad Boy"
  8. "If You"
  9. "Lies"
  10. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  11. "Let's Talk About Love" (Seungri ft: G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  12. "Wings" (Daesung)
  13. "Doom Dada" (T.O.P)
  14. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (Taeyang)
  15. "Good Boy" (G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  16. "Crooked" (G-Dragon)
  17. "Sober"
  18. "Bae Bae"
  19. "Fantastic Baby"
Encore
  1. "We Like 2 Party"
  2. "Hands Up"
Re-Encore (flexible, these represent the ones from Singapore Day 2)
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Good Boy"
  3. "Bae Bae"
Set list in Chengdu, after the release of Made Series E
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Stupid Liar"
  4. "Haru Haru"
  5. "Loser"
  6. "Let's Not Fall in Love"
  7. "Bad Boy"
  8. "If You"
  9. "Lies"
  10. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  11. "Wings" (Daesung)
  12. "Doom Dada" (T.O.P)
  13. "Eyes Nose Lips" (Taeyang)
  14. "Zutter" (G-Dragon & T.O.P)
  15. "Good Boy" (G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  16. "Crooked" (G-Dragon)
  17. "Sober"
  18. "Bae Bae"
  19. "Fantastic Baby"
Encore
  1. "We Like 2 Party"
Re-Encore
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Bae Bae"
Set list of the final show in Seoul
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Stupid Liar"
  4. "Haru Haru"
  5. "Loser"
  6. "Blue"
  7. "Bad Boy"
  8. "If You"
  9. "Strong Baby" (Seungri)
  10. "Wings" (Daesung)
  11. "Doom Dada" (T.O.P)
  12. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (Taeyang)
  13. "Zutter" (G-Dragon & T.O.P)
  14. "Good Boy" (G-Dragon & Taeyang)
  15. "Crooked" (G-Dragon)
  16. "Sober"
  17. "Bae Bae"
  18. "Fantastic Baby"
Encore
  1. "We Like 2 Party"
Re-Encore
  1. "Lies"
  2. "Bang Bang Bang"
  3. "Bae Bae"

Tour dates

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List of concert dates
Date City Country Venue Attendance
April 25, 2015 Seoul South Korea Olympic Gymnastics Arena 26,000[56]
April 26, 2015
May 30, 2015 Guangzhou China Guangzhou International Sports Arena 24,000[57]
May 31, 2015
June 6, 2015 Beijing MasterCard Center 20,000[15]
June 7, 2015
June 12, 2015 Hong Kong AsiaWorld–Arena 32,000[17]
June 13, 2015
June 14, 2015
June 19, 2015 Shanghai China Mercedes-Benz Arena 30,000[58]
June 20, 2015
June 21, 2015
June 26, 2015 Dalian Zhongsheng Center 10,000[59]
June 28, 2015 Wuhan Wuhan Sports Center Gymnasium 10,000[60]
July 11, 2015 Bangkok Thailand Impact Arena 20,000[61]
July 12, 2015
July 18, 2015 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium 20,000[22]
July 19, 2015
July 24, 2015 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Putra Indoor Stadium 40,000[62]
July 25, 2015
July 30, 2015 Manila Philippines SM Mall of Asia Arena
August 1, 2015 Jakarta Indonesia Indonesia Convention Exhibition
August 7, 2015 Shenzhen China Shenzhen Bay Sports Center 12,000[63]
August 9, 2015 Nanjing Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium 10,000[64]
August 14, 2015 Chengdu Chengdu Sports Centre 30,000[13]
August 25, 2015 Hangzhou Yellow Dragon Sports Center 21,000[65]
August 28, 2015 Changsha Hunan Int'l Convention & Exhibition Centre 7,000[66]
August 30, 2015 Chongqing Chongqing International Expo Center 10,000[67]
September 24, 2015 Taipei Taiwan Taipei Arena 41,000[68]
September 25, 2015
September 26, 2015
September 27, 2015
October 2, 2015 Las Vegas United States Mandalay Bay Events Center 9,000[69]
October 3, 2015 Los Angeles Staples Center 13,400[70]
October 4, 2015 Anaheim Honda Center 11,000[69]
October 7, 2015 Mexico City Mexico Mexico City Arena 15,000[32]
October 10, 2015 Newark United States Prudential Center 22,000[71]
October 11, 2015
October 13, 2015 Toronto Canada Air Canada Centre 14,000[72]
October 17, 2015 Sydney Australia Qudos Bank Arena 35,000[73]
October 18, 2015
October 21, 2015 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
October 23, 2015 Macau Cotai Arena 28,600[20]
October 24, 2015
October 25, 2015
November 12, 2015 Tokyo Japan Tokyo Dome 910,000[74]
November 13, 2015
November 14, 2015
November 15, 2015
November 20, 2015 Osaka Kyocera Dome
November 21, 2015
November 22, 2015
November 28, 2015 Fukuoka Fukuoka Dome
November 29, 2015
December 5, 2015 Nagoya Nagoya Dome
December 6, 2015
January 9, 2016 Osaka Kyocera Dome
January 10, 2016
January 11, 2016
February 6, 2016 Fukuoka Fukuoka Dome
February 7, 2016
February 23, 2016 Tokyo Tokyo Dome
February 24, 2016
March 4, 2016 Seoul South Korea Olympic Gymnastics Arena 38,000[36]
March 5, 2016
March 6, 2016
Total 1,500,000[36]

Cancelled shows

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Date City Country Venue Reason
August 16, 2015 Yanji China Yanji People's Stadium Unforeseen circumstance[75]

Box office score data

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Venue City Tickets sold / available Gross revenue
Staples Center Los Angeles, California 13,361 / 13,535 (99%) $1,715,587[70]
Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey 21,903 (91%) $3,397,699[71]
Cotai Arena Macau 28,598 (98%) $5,311,145[20]
Taipei Arena Taipei, Taiwan 44,000 (100%) $8,010,660[68]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the 2016 Bigbang World Tour [Made] Final In Seoul DVD.

[edit]
  • Bigbang Made Tour in Dalian, China, 27 June 2015.
    Bigbang Made Tour in Dalian, China, 27 June 2015.
  • Bigbang Made Tour in Dalian, China, 27 June 2015.
    Bigbang Made Tour in Dalian, China, 27 June 2015.
  • Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.
    Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.
  • Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.
    Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.
  • Seungri in Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.
    Seungri in Bigbang Made Tour Final in Seoul.

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Made World Tour

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The Made World Tour was the second worldwide headlined by the South Korean BigBang, launched in support of their third Korean-language studio album, Made. The tour kicked off with two shows on April 25 and 26, 2015, at the in , , and wrapped up with its finale concerts from March 4 to 6, 2016, at the same venue. Over the course of 66 performances across 32 cities in 13 countries and regions—including stops in (such as , , and ), , ( and ), and ()—the tour drew a total attendance of approximately 1.5 million fans, marking a significant commercial milestone for the group. Produced by in collaboration with international production teams like LeRoy Bennett and Ed Burke (known for prior work with artists such as ), the tour featured elaborate stage designs, multimedia elements, and a setlist blending hits from Made—released in episodic singles starting in 2015—with earlier tracks like "Fantastic Baby" and "Bang Bang Bang." The performances emphasized BigBang's signature high-energy choreography, live vocals, and thematic storytelling tied to the album's concept of self-expression and reinvention, earning praise for their production quality and global appeal. A , Big Bang Made, was released in 2016 to chronicle the tour's behind-the-scenes challenges and triumphs, further highlighting the group's dynamics amid military enlistments and career pressures.

Background and Development

Announcement and Promotion

The Made World Tour was officially announced by on April 1, 2015, through their official account, revealing the initial concerts scheduled for April 25 and 26 at the in , . This surprise reveal marked the group's return to touring after a three-year hiatus, generating immediate excitement among fans worldwide. The announcement coincided with the ongoing "Made" project, which served as the tour's supporting musical initiative. Promotion for the tour emphasized digital and visual media to build global anticipation, including a cinematic released on April 16, 2015, via , featuring dramatic visuals and snippets of performances that evoked a high-stakes narrative. leveraged platforms like and for ongoing campaigns, sharing updates, member messages, and promotional spots to engage international audiences and foster a among fans. These efforts were tied to the staggered release of the "Made" EPs—M and A in 2015, followed by D and E in 2016—which integrated new tracks into the tour's hype, encouraging fans to follow the project's evolution. Ticket sales for the Seoul opening shows commenced shortly after the announcement, sparking a massive frenzy that caused the ticketing website servers to crash due to overwhelming demand, with all seats selling out within minutes. As part of the broader rollout, YG confirmed expansions into first-time markets including and , announced in July 2015, which further amplified the tour's international appeal and drew attention to these . For instance, the Mexico stop at Arena Ciudad de México on October 7 was highlighted as the group's debut performance there, while similar excitement built for the inaugural shows in on October 17 and 18, and in on October 24 and 25.

Production Team and Preparation

The for the Made World Tour assembled a roster of international experts to handle staging, visuals, and musical direction, drawing talent from high-profile global productions. Ed Burke, who had directed and Jay-Z's On the Run Tour, led efforts alongside lighting and LeRoy Bennett and Gil Smith II, both of whom brought experience from the same tour to create immersive concert experiences. The Band Six, under Gil Smith II's leadership, provided live instrumentation, marking a continued collaboration with BigBang since their 2012 . Rehearsals commenced in early 2015 in , focusing on seamless integration of new tracks from the Made album into the performance structure. The process emphasized choreography and staging for songs like "Loser" and "Bae Bae," which were previewed and debuted during the tour's opening shows at the on April 25 and 26. This preparation allowed the group to blend fresh material with established hits, ensuring dynamic transitions and fan engagement from the outset. Customizing the production for diverse international venues required adaptations to varying arena capacities and layouts across , , and . The team scaled elements like the 48-ton steel truss stage and Adamson Energia sound system to fit spaces ranging from Seoul's to larger domes in and stadium-like arenas in the U.S., maintaining visual and audio consistency. Pre-tour challenges centered on for an ambitious itinerary of 66 shows across 13 countries, including coordination of equipment transport and crew scheduling over nearly a year. Entering new markets like demanded attention to local cultural nuances, such as incorporating bilingual elements in fan interactions to resonate with Latin American audiences during the October 7, 2015, performance at Arena Ciudad de México. These efforts ensured the tour's technical and artistic integrity amid the expansive scope.

Concert Overview

Set List and Performance Structure

The Made World Tour concerts featured a standard set list of approximately 21 songs, drawn primarily from BigBang's discography with an emphasis on tracks from their Made project, structured to build energy through a mix of group anthems, ballads, and solo spotlights. The show opened with high-energy openers such as "Bang Bang Bang" and "Tonight," immediately engaging audiences with explosive choreography and synchronized group dynamics. This was followed by a transition to reflective numbers like "Stupid Liar," "Haru Haru," "Loser," "Blue," "Bad Boy," and "If You," showcasing the group's vocal range and emotional depth. Later segments incorporated Made album highlights including "Sober" and "Bae Bae," maintaining momentum with intricate dance routines and pyrotechnics timed to key beats. A core element of the performance structure was the division into distinct acts: an initial high-energy group segment to establish excitement, a central showcase for individual member performances that highlighted BigBang's evolution as artists, and a climactic encore focused on fan interaction and crowd-pleasing hits. Solo and subunit segments typically included T.O.P's intense rap delivery on "Doom Dada," Taeyang's soulful rendition of "Eyes, Nose, Lips," and T.O.P's collaborative "Zutter," 's edgy "Crooked," Daesung's playful "Look at Me Gwisoon," and Seungri's charismatic "Strong Baby," each allowing members to demonstrate their unique styles amid tailored staging and lighting. These solos were interspersed with brief MC segments for audience engagement, fostering a sense of intimacy before returning to full-group numbers. The encore often revisited anthems like "" and "Bang Bang Bang," closing with heartfelt messages and confetti bursts to celebrate the tour's themes of completion and gratitude. Set list variations emerged across the tour's legs to reflect new releases and regional adaptations, with early 2015 performances in opening with "" and incorporating upbeat covers such as "How Gee" and "Feeling" for nostalgic appeal. By mid-tour, the sequence stabilized around Made tracks, and in the 2016 legs following the release of "Fxxk It," it was added as a rebellious mid-show highlight, replacing or supplementing earlier fillers to underscore the project's culmination. Member-specific segments remained consistent, evolving subtly with updated choreography to emphasize BigBang's growth, while visual enhancements like LED screens and projections briefly reinforced transitions between acts without overshadowing the musical flow.

Stage Design and Visuals

The stage design for the Made World Tour incorporated a multi-level setup featuring extensive LED screens, moving platforms, and cannons, drawing inspiration from the fragmented thematic elements of the "Made" album to create a dynamic and immersive environment for global audiences. The structure utilized a 48-ton steel truss system in place of traditional aluminum for unobstructed sightlines across venues, complemented by lifts and hoists that allowed seamless transitions between levels during performances. Visual elements emphasized innovative technology, including synchronized lighting systems for group choreography, supported by a high-definition color laser lighting system capable of producing effects in up to 25,600 hues. A key feature was the deployment of 106 laser beams—far exceeding the typical eight used in standard concerts—to flood the stage in vibrant greens, reds, and blues, integrating with video projections on large screens for illusory depth and closer audience engagement. Moving ramps extended over standing crowds on both sides, forming bridges to a central catwalk that brought performers nearer to fans, while pyrotechnics and strobes added explosive punctuation to high-energy moments. Adaptations were made for specific venues to optimize the experience. Costume designs, crafted by YG Entertainment's in-house team, featured bold, futuristic outfits that evolved across acts—from metallic ensembles with angular cuts for opening numbers to fluid, iridescent layers for ballads—mirroring the tour's thematic progression and enhancing the sleek, modern production overseen by designer LeRoy Bennett. These elements collectively prioritized audience immersion, with the visuals briefly complementing key musical transitions to underscore the album's narrative without overshadowing the performances.

Itinerary and Logistics

Tour Dates

The Made World Tour by South Korean boy band spanned 10 months from April 2015 to March 2016, comprising 66 concerts across 32 cities in 13 countries and drawing approximately 1.5 million attendees in total. The itinerary was divided into several legs, beginning with in April 2015, followed by and in October 2015, from November 2015 to February 2016, and concluding with an encore in in March 2016, requiring extensive international travel such as long-haul flights from Asian hubs to North American and Australian venues. The Asia leg formed the backbone of the tour, running from April 2015 to September 2015 and encompassing the majority of shows, including 13 performances in that attracted 250,000 fans. It opened with two sold-out dates on April 25 and 26, 2015, at Seoul's , a venue with a capacity of 15,000, where the band performed to packed crowds of devoted fans. Other notable stops included Beijing's MasterCard Center for shows on June 5 and 6, 2015, and Macau's Cotai Arena for two performances on October 23 and 24, 2015, contributing to the leg's high demand and logistical complexity with back-to-back dates across multiple time zones. The Japanese portion, held from November 2015 to February 2016, featured 18 concerts in four cities, including six at —a venue with a concert capacity of around 55,000—collectively drawing 911,000 attendees and setting records for foreign artists in the country. In October 2015, following the initial North American leg, the tour shifted to for three shows in —two at Sydney's Allphones Arena (now Qudos Bank Arena) on October 17 and 18, and one at in on October 21—before the Japanese leg. The North American and Latin American leg in October 2015 included seven arena dates: October 2 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in , October 3 at Staples Center in , October 4 at in Anaheim, October 9 at in Newark, October 10 at in New York, October 13 at Air Canada Centre in , and October 17 at Arena Ciudad de México in , marking the band's expanding global reach amid tight scheduling. The tour concluded with three encore performances at Seoul's from March 4 to 6, 2016, serving as a homecoming finale after the overseas legs wrapped in .
LegDatesKey Locations and Details
Asia (Initial)April–September 2015Seoul (, 2 shows, 30,000 capacity total); Beijing (MasterCard Center, 2 shows); other Chinese cities (11 additional shows)
North America and Latin AmericaOctober 2015Las Vegas (, 1 show); Los Angeles (Staples Center, 1 show); Anaheim (, 1 show); Newark (, 1 show); New York (, 1 show); Toronto (, 1 show); Mexico City (Arena Ciudad de México, 1 show); involving rapid cross-continental travel
OceaniaOctober 2015Sydney (, 2 shows); Melbourne (, 1 show), involving trans-Pacific flights from North America
Asia (Japan and Wrap-up)November 2015–February 2016; March 2016 (6 shows, ~330,000 capacity total); other Japanese arenas (12 shows); Macau (Cotai Arena, 2 shows, 30,000 capacity total); Seoul encore (3 shows)

Cancelled and Postponed Shows

The Made World Tour saw one notable cancellation during its Asia leg. The concert scheduled for August 16, 2015, in , , was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, and no rescheduling was arranged. Throughout the rigorous 66-show schedule, the members faced health and travel challenges typical of an international tour of this scale, but these did not lead to any major incidents or further disruptions. addressed these matters through official statements to fans, and refunds were promptly processed for tickets to the cancelled show.

Commercial Performance

Box Office Revenue

The Made World Tour generated an estimated total gross of approximately $147 million USD across its 66 shows, establishing it as a major financial success for the group. Key earnings highlighted the tour's strong performance in select markets. The North America leg earned $7.8 million from four shows, ranking #126 on Pollstar's Top 200 North American Tours for 2015. In Macau, the three shows at Cotai Arena grossed $5.3 million, placing the group at #41 on Pollstar's Top 100 International Box Office Grosses for the year. Japan contributed significantly with high per-show averages, particularly at Tokyo Dome venues where premium ticket structures drove elevated revenue. The tour's opening shows in at reflected strong domestic demand, selling out both performances. Revenue was bolstered by strategic pricing models, including implementations in Asian markets that adjusted ticket costs based on real-time demand, as well as lucrative VIP packages offered internationally, which included meet-and-greets and exclusive merchandise to enhance per-fan spending. Attendance figures, totaling approximately 1.5 million across the tour, directly contributed to these financial outcomes by maximizing capacity utilization in high-gross venues.

Attendance and Records

The Made World Tour drew approximately 1.5 million fans across 66 performances worldwide, with every show selling out in advance, underscoring the group's massive global appeal. This total marked a significant milestone for K-pop, establishing new benchmarks for attendance by non-domestic artists in key Asian markets. The tour's success in high-capacity venues highlighted the dedication of Big Bang's international fanbase, known as VIPs, who traveled extensively to attend. In , the tour achieved the highest attendance ever for a foreign act, attracting around 180,000 fans over the initial shows and setting a precedent for groups in the region. Similarly, the Japanese leg mobilized 911,000 attendees across multiple dome venues, making it the most-attended tour by any foreign group in the at the time. also became the first act to sell out the for multiple consecutive performances as part of their third straight dome tour, further cementing their dominance in . The tour's sell-out patterns extended to emerging markets, where it demonstrated robust international fan engagement; for instance, the shows at the in reached near-full capacity, reflecting a strong draw from diverse global audiences in a new territory for the group. These achievements not only amplified the tour's commercial impact but also expanded K-pop's footprint beyond .

Reception and Broadcast

Critical Reception

The Made World Tour garnered widespread critical acclaim for its blend of high-energy performances, elaborate staging, and the group's enduring charisma, solidifying BigBang's reputation as trailblazers. Reviewers highlighted the tour's ability to deliver a theatrical spectacle that balanced group synergy with individual flair, drawing diverse audiences across continents. The described the Anaheim concert as an "incredibly significant" event, praising BigBang as "one of the most inventive, aesthetically visionary acts in its genre." Critics frequently lauded the innovative choreography and emotional resonance of key performances. The Guardian commended the "finely tuned choreography" enhanced by lasers, strobes, and pyrotechnics, particularly during high-octane numbers like "Bang Bang Bang." Individual solos received particular attention for their depth; the Los Angeles Times spotlighted T.O.P.'s menacing baritone in "Doom Dada," G-Dragon and Taeyang's interplay in "Good Boy," and Daesung's spirited drumming in "Sober," showcasing each member's star power and vocal prowess. Billboard echoed this, noting the emotional connection forged through heartfelt moments and precise synchronization that amplified the group's collective strength. The tour's global appeal was a recurring theme, with international legs earning praise for transcending cultural barriers. In , observed a multicultural audience at the , affirming pop's universal draw amid the 13-country itinerary. For the Seoul finale, Korean outlets like celebrated the massive mobilization of 1.5 million attendees over the tour's run, attributing it to BigBang's polished execution and innovative visuals that resonated deeply with home fans. further noted the impressive lighting and video effects that provided intimate views, enhancing the emotional impact of the performances. While overwhelmingly positive, some reviews offered mild critiques on execution. The New York Times pointed out that newer songs felt less hyperkinetic than BigBang's early work, signaling a more mellow shift in energy. Similarly, TODAYonline remarked that, unlike other K-pop acts, BigBang's dance moves were not the most synchronized, though this was offset by their seasoned banter and stage command. Despite these notes, the consensus positioned the tour as a pinnacle achievement, elevating BigBang's status as K-pop pioneers through their sophisticated fusion of pop hooks, visual innovation, and raw artistry.

Live Streams and Media Coverage

The Made World Tour featured extensive digital extensions through partnerships with major streaming platforms, particularly in . A key collaboration was with , which live-streamed select concerts, including the Shanghai show on June 21, 2015, allowing millions of viewers in to access the performances in real time. This partnership extended to the Macau concert on October 25, 2015, and the Seoul finale, further broadening the tour's reach in via Tencent's Live Music service. The tour's culmination at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on March 5-6, 2016, marked a milestone in K-pop streaming history with its broadcast on Naver's V Live app. The multicam live service across six streams garnered 3.62 million total views, setting a record for concurrent and overall viewership at the time. Official highlights and behind-the-scenes footage from various tour stops were also shared on BIGBANG's YouTube channel, including tour reports from cities like Shanghai and Hong Kong, enhancing global fan engagement. Media coverage amplified the tour's impact through official releases and broadcasts. The "BIGBANG WORLD TOUR [MADE] FINAL IN SEOUL" DVD, released on August 24, 2016, by , captured the finale across two discs accompanied by a photobook, providing fans with a comprehensive recorded experience. In , the earlier concert footage received its first uncut television broadcast on M-ON! channel, marking an exclusive airing of the world tour performance. International outlets like provided in-depth reporting, including live reviews from North American shows and exclusive interviews reflecting on the tour's scale, which helped extend its visibility beyond physical audiences.

Personnel and Credits

Tour Personnel

The Made World Tour featured BigBang's core lineup of five members, who handled all primary vocals, , and : as leader and main rapper, as rapper, as main vocalist, as lead vocalist, and as lead dancer and sub-vocalist. These members performed the full across the tour's 66 shows, showcasing their individual strengths in solos and group numbers. The performances were supported by a team of backup dancers recruited from YG Entertainment's in-house training system, who specialized in high-energy, synchronized routines integral to BigBang's dynamic stage presentations. Live elements were enhanced by an on-stage band, The Band Six, led by Gil Smith II on keyboards and featuring additional musicians on drums, keyboards, guitar, bass, and percussion for select tracks requiring real-time instrumentation. This , which had previously collaborated with BigBang, provided a live backing layer to several songs, distinguishing the tour's sound from pre-recorded tracks. Guest appearances were infrequent but included occasional on-stage collaborations.

Creative and Production Staff

The creative and production staff for the Made World Tour was assembled by to deliver a high-caliber international production, drawing on both in-house expertise and global collaborators experienced in major stadium tours. provided executive oversight, ensuring alignment with the group's artistic vision while managing the tour's expansive logistics across 66 shows in 13 countries and regions. LeRoy Bennett and Ed Burke served as co-creative directors, bringing their renowned experience from tours like and Jay-Z's On the Run to oversee the overall artistic direction, stage design, and visual elements. Bennett, a veteran production and lighting designer who has worked with artists such as Prince, , and , handled the lighting and production design, creating dynamic setups that enhanced the tour's high-energy performances. , 's longtime videographer, directed the visual content and LED screens, incorporating immersive video projections to complement the live show. Choreography was led by YG's resident choreographer , who crafted the tour's intricate dance routines in collaboration with group members like , drawing on his extensive work with BigBang since their early years. Styling fell under Gee Eun, YG's director of artist styling since 2000, who designed the tour's wardrobe to blend bold, wearable fashion with stage-ready aesthetics, continuing her signature approach seen in BigBang's previous concepts. The live band, known as The Band Six, was directed by music director Gil Smith II, a alumnus who has collaborated with YG since 2012; the ensemble included keyboardist Gil Smith II, programmer Adrian Porter, and other musicians such as Justin Lyons on bass, providing robust live instrumentation that elevated the tour's sound quality. This team's combined efforts supported seamless execution, from technical visuals to artistic cohesion, enabling the tour to achieve its reputation as a landmark production.

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