Singer G-DRAGON has once again proven his status as the 'King of K-POP' by heating up the Asia-Pacific region with his third world tour.
Starting in Seoul last March, G-DRAGON visited a total of 11 cities including Tokyo, Bulacan, Osaka, Macao, Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Hong Kong with his 'G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]', meeting global fans along the way.
This tour has been praised for opening a new horizon for K-POP performances with its fashion-forward stage costumes, futuristic direction incorporating AI and tech, and the sound of a real band, all contributing to a high-quality production.
In particular, during his Kuala Lumpur shows on July 19th and 20th, he connected with around 20,000 fans and even invited Paralympic athletes, spreading positive influence. The Malaysian Paralympic Committee expressed their gratitude, calling it an "honor to share this special moment."
The Jakarta shows on July 25th and 26th saw an attendance of 22,000. G-DRAGON used an arm crane stage to close the distance with fans, leading to an ecstatic response. Local fans praised the performance as "feeling his sincerity."
Hong Kong was painted in the colors of G-DRAGON. Over three days from August 8th to 10th at the AsiaWorld-Arena, 33,000 fans gathered. Fans created a 'G-DRAGON phenomenon' with wrapped yachts, trams, buses, and Harbor City billboards, and for the first time for an idol, a G-DRAGON support advertisement was placed at Hong Kong International Airport.
Moreover, prominent local media outlets such as Dongfang Daily, Sing Pao, and Sing Tao Daily extensively covered the 'G-DRAGON MEDIA EXHIBITION: Übermensch' in Hong Kong, reflecting the explosive local interest.
This tour, with its stage design artistically interpreting Nietzsche's concept of 'Übermensch', offered deep immersion and stamped G-DRAGON's unique artistry and message.
Meanwhile, G-DRAGON is set to continue the global fervor with his tour starting in Newark on August 22nd, followed by Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Paris, and more in the USA and France.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)