
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2024 ceremony has officially concluded after three events held in the United States and Japan. Despite some inevitable controversies, it cannot be denied that this year’s MAMA was more successful than previous seasons in terms of its appeal.
However, the highlight and most special moment of MAMA 2024 undoubtedly had to be the presence of top K-pop names, particularly G-Dragon. After nearly a decade of absence since the MAMA 2015 stage, the “King of K-pop” made his return to the award show as a performer, helping the brand, once dubbed the “Asian GRAMMY,” regain its popularity after years of being overlooked by the audience.

Upon returning to MAMA this year, G-Dragon did not disappoint his fans, making a huge impact by successfully “bringing back” the other two members of BIGBANG, Daesung and Taeyang, marking the official reunion of the top K-pop group on a major stage.
The three BIGBANG members took the audience on an emotional rollercoaster, from surprise to pure excitement, as they not only performed together on the MAMA stage as a trio but also moved millions of hearts by recreating the group’s iconic hits, “BANG BANG BANG” and “FANTASTIC BABY.”
The group’s performance, posted on Mnet’s official YouTube channel, garnered over 15 million views within just one day, and this number continues to rise exponentially, proving the enduring appeal and top-tier status of BIGBANG.
While everyone at the event had an overwhelming reaction to BIGBANG’s performance, Dex expressed his excitement in his own unique way. Netizens shared videos of him standing still in the same spot, subtly shifting his hand positions and facial expressions to convey his enthusiasm.