Amidst preparation for their long-awaited Korean comeback, Big Bang surprised fans with yet another announcement. Following the big release of their upcoming album in Japan, the boys revealed that "Alive" will be released in Taiwan as well.

According to Warner Music Taiwan on February 21st, Big Bang's fifth mini-abum, which will hit stores on February 29th, will be become available in Taiwan on March 23rd. Big Bang will also visit the country for two days starting April 9th to promote the album and meet with the local media outlet for a press conference.

Prior to the album's official release, the group will release their first track "Blue" tomorrow, February 22nd. Big Bang will also be holding its world concert tour, "Alive Tour 2012" starting on March 2-4 at the Olympic Gymnastics stadium in Seoul. The tour will go travel through 16 different countries and 25 cities including United States, Europe and Asia.