Big Bang's Taeyang has officially announced his solo comeback after three years.

Taeyang's agency, The Black Label, raised fans' expectations by sharing news of Taeyang's new album release on their official SNS channels on the 1st. The post included the phrase "TAEYANG 'QUINTESSENCE' 2026.05.18 6PM (KST)," hinting that the new album will be released at 6 PM on May 18.

'QUINTESSENCE' means essence or the purest form, drawing attention as it suggests the musical identity and depth Taeyang will showcase through this album. This comeback marks his first solo activity in three years and is expected to be a special gift for fans who have waited a long time.

Over the past few years, Taeyang has expanded his musical spectrum not only through group activities but also various solo projects, and he is expected to present more mature music and emotions with this new release.

The Black Label plans to sequentially release additional content and events related to Taeyang's comeback. Fans can participate in pre-saving the new song through the pre-save link on SNS.

Meanwhile, Taeyang continues to enjoy steady popularity both domestically and internationally as a solo artist, and with this new release, he is expected to maintain active promotions throughout 2026.