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.
Pada tahun 2011, BBC menyatakan bahwa "grup K-pop, termasuk Big Bang, sedang membangun kesuksesan mereka di seluruh dunia," dan memuji kontribusi mereka terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi YG Entertainment.