G-Dragon (지드래곤), the iconic leader of the legendary group BIGBANG (빅뱅) and a highly successful solo artist, has long been revered in the K-pop community. After parting ways with his former agency, YG Entertainment, fans have been eagerly waiting for his next move as he embarks on a new chapter in his career.
Back in April this year, the singer’s new representative agency, Galaxy Corporation, confirmed that he would be making his return to the music scene. Fans have been buzzing with excitement, looking forward to what the K-pop icon has in store after such a long hiatus. Here are five fun facts that we know so far about this highly anticipated comeback.
1. This marks his first solo comeback since 2017
Since his last solo comeback in 2017 when he released his third album “Kwon Ji Yong,” – featuring the hit title track “Untitled, 2014” – G-Dragon has been building his empire as a formidable solo artist. Fans and the music industry alike eagerly anticipate his upcoming comeback, seven years after the album’s critical and commercial success.
2. He is set to make his long-awaited comeback later this year
G-Dragon’s 2024 comeback has been the talk of the K-pop world, yet despite the enthusiasm, no confirmed date has been set for his return. Earlier this year, reports suggested that the soloist would make his comeback in August. However, his agency quickly clarified the situation, stating, “While it’s true that G-Dragon’s comeback will be sometime in the second half of the year, no specific date has been set yet.” As the anticipation builds, it’s now clear that fans will need to wait a bit longer, with the comeback slated for the latter part of the year.
3. He launches a new Instagram account
On 17th August, which marked his 36th birthday, the BIGBANG member launched a new Instagram account under the username @/fanplusonedotcom. The freshly created account featured a celebratory post in honour of the idol’s birthday, sparking excitement among fans. This move has led to widespread speculation that a new album might be in the works, as fans eagerly await any hints about his future projects.
4. He is rumoured to collab with Kid Milli
In celebration of the “Crooked” singer’s birthday, Kid Milli (키드밀리) shared posted selfies of him and G-Dragon on his Instagram account with the caption “Happy G-Day.” This has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation about a potential collaboration between the two rappers in the approaching comeback album.
5. He has already booked a venue for a solo concert
According to Korean media outlets, G-Dragon has reportedly secured the Gocheok Sky Dome, one of South Korea’s largest venues, for a solo concert slated for November. The reports indicate that the 16,000-capacity dome has already been reserved in anticipation of a large-scale event. The Gocheok Sky Dome, with its 16,000 capacity and reputation for hosting major concerts, is an ideal venue for the monumental comeback performance.
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Alia contributed to this article.
