On February 25, 2025, G-Dragon officially released his 3rd full-length album, “Übermensch”, which is the BIGBANG leader’s first full album in over 11 years since “COUP D’ETAT”. “Übermensch” consists of 8 tracks: “Power”, “Home Sweet Home”, “Too Bad”, “Drama”, “IBELONGIIU”, “Take Me”, “Bonamana,” and “Gyro-Drop”. Along with the album, G-Dragon also unveiled two MVs for “Drama” and “Too Bad”, each offering a completely different vibe that left fans holding their breath.
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A Melancholic “Drama”
The first MV, “Drama”, features a deeply melancholic ballad song. G-Dragon sings about a longing, unfulfilled love, using four languages English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese all within a single song. As previously revealed, “Drama” features a minimalist setting with a monochrome color palette dominated by shades of gray and white. G-Dragon himself appears in an eerie, enigmatic style, with his striking orange hair as the only pop of color. The artistic visuals, combined with the sorrowful melody, create a seamless, cohesive work. “Drama” is filled with symbolic details that flash across the screen, hinting at G-Dragon’s deeper messages. He also showcases his acting skills, delivering emotionally charged close-up shots that leave viewers haunted by his gaze.
A Lively “Too Bad” with aespa’s Karina’s appearance
Unlike “Drama”, “Too Bad” brings a completely different energy. Featuring Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak, the song blends lively and upbeat sounds with funk influences. Visually, G-Dragon revives his signature vibrant and bold fashion era. “Too Bad” is clearly a track designed for the general public, making it one of his more accessible releases. The MV is visually stunning, packed with extravagant sets that highlight wealth and luxury. G-Dragon once again lives up to his title as the “King of Fashion” with his bold styling choices. Additionally, his mesmerizing dance moves make it hard to look away.
Additionally, one of the biggest surprises in “Too Bad” is the appearance of Karina from aespa. Since G-Dragon first hinted at a female lead, fans have been eagerly anticipating who it would be. When it was revealed to be Karina, excitement skyrocketed. As the two idols dance side by side, they exude charisma in every frame. Their chemistry instantly became a hot topic in K-pop communities, with fans unable to stop talking about their interactions.
Already Accomplishing Huge Achievements
G-Dragon’s return is currently taking over social media. Within just one hour of release, “Too Bad” amassed nearly 600,000 views, while “Drama” followed closely with over 400,000 views. On Korean music charts, G-Dragon is making waves—”Too Bad” debuted at #1 on MelOn Hot 100, while “Drama” secured the #3 spot. Additionally, “Too Bad” debuted at #1 on MelOn, Bugs, and Genie, making G-Dragon the first male K-pop soloist in history to achieve such a feat. Meanwhile, in China, G-Dragon soared to the #1 spot on the trending search rankings thanks to the Chinese lyric in “Drama”, which translates to “You always ask me how deeply I love you.”
In addition, as of 3 PM (KST) on the release date, “Übermensch” has acquired an all-kill on the Korean charts. In particular, on Melon, all 8 songs from the album as enter the top 20 chart of the TOP 100, including “Too Bad” at 1st place, “Home Sweet Home” at 3rd place, “DRAMA” at 5th place, “IBELONGIIU” at 8th place, and “Take Me” at 10th place.
“Acquired Taste” Music
Fans were overwhelmingly excited upon hearing the eight new tracks for the first time. However, many listeners agree that G-Dragon’s music isn’t the type to immediately resonate, but rather takes multiple listens to fully appreciate. This has always been the case with his past releases. As fans continuously replay the album, G-Dragon’s return is bringing the music scene to life more than ever.
