In 2011, BBC declared that "K-pop bands, including Big Bang, are making their mark around the world", citing the group's contribution to YG Entertainment's economic growth.
V novembri 2011 BBC vyhlásilo, že „K-popové skupiny vrátane Big Bang si robia meno po celom svete“ a poukázalo aj na prínos skupiny, pokiaľ ide o ekonomický rast YG Entertainment.