G-Dragon’s Triumphant Comeback with Power Ignites Asia but Sparks Controversy For One Thing
Recently, G-Dragon made his musical comeback with the single Power. After more than half a decade of waiting, fans finally got to hear new music from G-Dragon, and this event has caused a sensation across Asia. True to his title as the “king,” G-Dragon dominated headlines with news of his new single. The BIGBANG leader promoted his music in his own unique way, “ambushing” fans by releasing three teasers at once on the afternoon of October 30, 2024. He then made an appearance on You Quiz On The Block to announce his comeback, causing MelOn to crash that night.
The hottest moment came with an unexpected livestream at midnight on October 31 (Korean time), where G-Dragon leaked his entire new song Power, using a flashing filter that dazzled viewers. While fans were fooled by this sudden reveal, they couldn’t be mad, charmed by his playful personality. Yet amidst the excitement, G-Dragon faced criticism for an unexpected reason.
During this livestream, many noticed a moment when G-Dragon danced, with an image of five interlocked hands appearing on screen as he sang the lyrics, “Got My Brothers”. All K-pop fans know that BIGBANG currently has only three members, as T.O.P left the group voluntarily and Seungri departed amid the shocking Burning Sun scandal.
G-Dragon himself has repeatedly confirmed that BIGBANG is now a three-member group. Therefore, when he used an image of five hands, many speculated that he was supporting Seungri, who has been exiled from K-pop as a convicted sexual offender. This led to a wave of backlash from anti-fans.
However, this viewpoint is seen as an extreme interpretation. Fans argue that G-Dragon’s respect for the era of the five-member BIGBANG is natural. After all, the group reached its peak with all five members together. Using an image of five hands doesn’t mean G-Dragon condones anyone’s mistakes.
In fact, G-Dragon has previously hinted at reprimanding Seungri, possibly even dissing him and his troublesome circle in the song Middle Fingers Up. It’s unfair to conclude that G-Dragon supports Seungri based solely on a fleeting, ambiguous image.
