Big Bang's G-Dragon held his first stage on 'M Countdown' after returning solo for the first time in 8 years. There was no 'ending fairy,' so there was no 'drama.'
G-Dragon performed on the comeback stage in the cable TV music program 'M Countdown' (abbreviated as M Countdown), which aired on the 27th.
That day, 'M Countdown' featured G-Dragon's solo comeback stage, which he presented after 8 years. Therefore, he had been receiving fans' expectations even before the broadcast. G-Dragon grabbed the microphone with the title track of his third solo album, 'Too Bad,' and followed up with 'drama.'
The first song performed was 'drama.' Like the title, the song contained a narrative and rich emotions reminiscent of a drama, enhancing immersion from the beginning. G-Dragon's solo performance, which induced 'over-immersion' with his unique vocal tones like the protagonist in a drama, thrilled fans. G-Dragon's singing of the song's narrative in various languages, including English, Chinese, and Japanese, announced his return to both domestic and global fans.
'Too Bad', which followed, was a complete transformation. Mixing and matching skirts from designer brands featured in the music video, G-Dragon infused his unique cheerful atmosphere into both the fashion and the overall performance. His movement of shaking off his bright, emerald-colored hair appeared again as his signature, following last year's much-talked-about stage at the 'MAMA' awards, eliciting laughter.
The collaboration with famous dancers such as Ducky, Donnie, and Bada, who gained recognition through the 'Street Woman Fighter' and 'Street Man Fighter' series, also attracted attention. While it wasn't 'sharp choreography,' the free-spirited atmosphere highlighted the song's charm. The way G-Dragon joined the choreography with an unsteady gait, as if he could bounce anywhere, captivated the audience in his solo performance.
After wrapping up the two songs, during the 'ending' moment that zoomed in on the performance, however, the 'ending fairy' G-Dragon was absent. G-Dragon, among the dancers, avoided the camera that was zooming in on him, covering his face with both hands and showcasing his signature pose, 'hand heart,' with his fingers. Making a peace sign with trembling fingers revealed G-Dragon's 8-year hiatus once again.
However, the seamless transition from 'scene 1' of 'drama' to the duet dance break 'scene 3' of 'Too Bad' created a captivating experience akin to a drama or film, earning admiration for its unique scale of stage composition. Consequently, even with G-Dragon's solo comeback after 8 years, his presence was noticeable on 'M Countdown,' sweeping the music charts.
[Photo] Source: Mnet.
[OSEN = Journalist Yeon Hwi-seon]