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Korean boy band Big Bang tops the 2015-2016 Hunan TV New Year Concert lineup.

The headliner Big Bang, one of the most beloved K-Pop acts in the world, is to appear on stage Thursday at the Beijing National Stadium after the live performances of Chinese singers Huang Xiaoming, Karen Mok, Li Yuchun and TF Boys.

Big Bang’s hit songs “Bang Bang Bang,” “We Like 2 Party,” “Bad Boy” and “Fantastic Baby” will be aired, followed by the countdown ceremony for New Year’s Day.

Hunan TV New Year Concert, first aired in December 2003 and is now one of the most viewed TV programs among New Year specials in China. This year the show is expected to reach 1.1 billion viewers.

Big Bang also plans to hold a fan meeting called “Big Bang 2016 Beijing Fan Meeting” at the MasterCard Center in Beijing on Friday.

By Son Ji-hyoung (json@heraldcorp.com)