2025 is shaping up to be a breakout year for second-generation K-Pop fans, especially those who love the YG Family. A series of legendary groups like 2NE1 and Big Bang are gearing up to make a comeback, bringing with them a host of exciting activities.
Recently, G-Dragon officially confirmed the news that made fans restless when releasing a solo album after a long break. This is GD's third studio album and also his first album in more than a decade since COUP D'ETAT.
The return of the "King of Kpop"
February 2018 marked the month G-Dragon went on indefinite hiatus – he had to serve his mandatory two years of military service, and BIGBANG's future in the following years was uncertain due to a number of scandals. However, before his hiatus, G-Dragon released a solo album in 2017 titled Kwon Ji Yong.
After a long wait, G-Dragon finally returns with new music and tour.
In 2022, in a long-awaited comeback, BIGBANG as a four-member group released the song "Still Life", their first song in four years. In late October 2024, G-Dragon released the single "Power".
After releasing the single "Power" at the end of October, it is not an exaggeration to say that this song was just the prelude to G-Dragon's comeback - and more than 3 weeks later, that comeback was culminated by G-Dragon with his appearance at the 2024 MAMA Awards - one of the biggest K-Pop awards ceremonies taking place at the end of the year.
G-Dragon has excited fans with his return to music after a long time.
It is rumored that the fierce appearance of "Power" forced MAMA Awards to create a new award to bring the leader of BIGBANG to the stage. G-Dragon was honored with the trophy for "Music Visionary of the Year".
And the most recent album, released at noon on February 25, not only marks G-DRAGON's return after a long period of silence, but is also the continuation of an impressive musical journey in his career.
A colorful and versatile artist
"Übermensch" - G-Dragon's passionate third studio album was officially released to fans around the world on February 25, 2025. The album marks the spectacular return of the "K-pop king" after 11 years of absence since the album "Coup D'etat" (2013).
The set list opens with two previously released singles, HOME SWEET HOME and POWER, followed by eight new songs.
"Übermensch" includes 8 songs, including 2 singles "Power" and "Home Sweet Home" released earlier in 2024. The remaining 6 songs are completely new compositions, promising to bring listeners unique and surprising musical experiences.
G-Dragon's comeback this time is not just an album but also a musical "revolution", marking a new chapter in the career of the "K-pop king". "Übermensch" is not just an album but also a work of art bearing the personal mark of G-Dragon, a talented, individual artist who is always a pioneer in shaping musical trends.
"Übermensch", the name of this album and tour, is a German term derived from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
Übermensch was revealed by G-Dragon in October 2024 through the MV Power. G-Dragon used the phrase Übermensch in the intro "When GD's in the house (Übermensch)" and the image of the letter "Ü" also appeared many times in the MV. This is a very profound hidden detail.
"Übermensch", the name of this album and tour, is a German term derived from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In philosophy, Übermensch is a concept that refers to a "superman" - a transcendent person. This word can also be understood as "superman" or "person who surpasses himself", referring to an individual who surpasses conventional moral standards and social rules to define his own values and purpose in life. Perhaps this is also the message that G-Dragon wants to convey through his bold innovations in music, art and fashion.
Perhaps this is also the message that G-Dragon wants to convey throughout his career.
But "Übermensch" is not like Superman. "Übermensch" does not need to be someone with supernatural powers, simply a person who overcomes his inner self, finds strength in adversity and from there becomes his own lord. Just like G-Dragon's 20-year journey. The image of "Ü" repeated in the MV Power, brought to the stage of MAMA 2024, is exactly the message that G-Dragon brings for the upcoming album. In this MV, G-Dragon also "dropped a hint" that the album will have 8 songs, including "Power" and "Home Sweet Home" which have been released.
Not only did G-Dragon "cause a storm" with his album "Übermensch", he also "treated" his fans with two "cool" MVs for the title track "Too Bad" and the love song "Drama". Each MV has a completely different color and style, showing the diversity in musical talent and unlimited transformation ability of the "K-pop king".
Not only did G-Dragon "cause a storm" with his album "Übermensch", he also "treated" his fans with two "cool" MVs for the title track "TOO BAD" and the love song "Drama". Each MV has a completely different color and style, showing the diversity in musical talent and unlimited transformation ability of the "K-pop king".
The rebellious style of the "Kpop king"
In contrast to the vibrant and bustling "TOO BAD", "Drama" is a sad love song, with the familiar style of "Untitled 2014". The song is G-Dragon's painful and troubled confessions about love, expressed in 4 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese. The MV "Drama" is made in a minimalist style, focusing on the emotions and inner thoughts of the character.
"Drama" is not only a sad ballad but also a profound work of art that touches the hearts of listeners. G-Dragon has realistically and delicately expressed the complex emotions of a person in love, from happiness to pain, from hope to disappointment.
As expected of one of the greatest icons of Kpop, despite being absent from the music scene for a long time, G-DRAGON still proves his irreplaceable class. As soon as it was released, the album "Übermensch" as well as the MV of the two title songs created a huge fever on digital music platforms and social networks, making both the media and fans overwhelmed by the strong influence of the male singer.
Karina (aespa) was officially confirmed to participate in G-Dragon's (Big Bang) MV in collaboration with an American male artist who won 9 Grammy awards.
Accordingly, within just one hour of release, the two title tracks “TOO BAD” and “Drama” quickly swept the digital music charts in Korea, achieving extremely impressive positions. Specifically, TOO BAD reached #1 on the three leading digital music platforms in Korea, Melon, Genie and Bugs, after only 5 minutes of release.
Notably, according to the latest update, G-DRAGON officially became one of only three artists in history to reach #1 on the Melon Top 100 chart upon debut, alongside two other icons, BTS and IU. This is not only a memorable milestone but also affirms G-DRAGON's "undefeated" position in the Korean music industry.
With this brilliant achievement, it cannot be denied that G-DRAGON is still one of the most attractive artists in Kpop, and this comeback promises to continue to create many new historical milestones in the coming days.
