(YG Entertainment)

YG Entertainment took to its official blog Tuesday to announce the release date for Big Bang’s upcoming third studio album “MADE.”

The agency shared a teaser poster of the group with the date Dec. 12, 2016.

YG had initially hinted at releasing the album on Dec.1, but fans speculated that the release was delayed so that it would coincide with Seungri’s birthday.

"MADE" will be the last full-length album with all five members, before T.O.P enlists for his military service.

The album will conclude the group's global project "MADE," which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the group. Launched in May 2015, the MADE project has featured a variety of entertainment content including exhibitions, a documentary film, concerts and other fan events.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)