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On January 23, 2025, G-Dragon performed at the Paris La Défense Arena, which hosted the third annual Gala des Pièces Jaunes. The Fondation des Hôpitaux organized the charity event under the patronage of France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron.
The gala aims to improve the lives of hospitalized children and brought together a stellar lineup of international artists, including G-Dragon, who was introduced as the "King of K-Pop."
The evening featured a diverse array of performances from renowned artists like Katy Perry, John Legend, Gims, Burna Boy, Rosé of BLACKPINK, J-Hope of BTS, Lang Lang, J Balvin, Pretty Yende, Taeyang and G-Dragon of BIGBANG, French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura.
Meanwhile, the introduction of G-Dragon as the "King of K-Pop" sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms. One fan wrote on X:
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"The performance was amazing, the crowd was hyped, GDYB served looks and stage presence… no matter what agenda some people try to push, the truth is Bigbang’s music and lives are always unmatched. I'm so happy."
G-Dragon's fans boasted with pride as they watched the POWER rapper being bestowed with an honorable title.
"Not even his fan but ik he's been called that in the industry for YEARS due to his works and firsts achievements that no other idols had yet achieved ...and someone on this app thinks they know how the industry works and now they're pissed....he's the king of K-pop," an X user wrote.
"The fact that G-DRAGON kings of stage. Wherever he goes he ATE the stage," another fan said.
"SURVIVED 1st Gen to 5th Gen still topping charts. A KING IS A KING." another fan added.
Others flooded similar reactions on X.
"LET’S GOOOO KING!!! the real king of K-pop!!! You can't rewrite the history….," a fan commented.
"#GDRAGON is spotted to be a god on stage as he always did," another fan reacted.
"They know who is the real one man is respected everywhere this happens when you are talented and humble," one fan added.
More about G-Dragon's comeback release with POWER after seven years
After a seven-year hiatus, G-Dragon, the leader of BIGBANG, made a triumphant return to the music scene with his single, POWER, released on October 31, 2024. This comeback not only marked his re-emergence as a solo artist but also highlighted his enduring influence in the K-pop industry.
Upon its release, POWER garnered significant attention. The track set a 2024 Melon record with over 83,000 listeners in the first hour.
The BIGBANG rapper embarked on his solo career in 2009 with the release of his debut album, Heartbreaker. In 2012, he released the EP One of a Kind, featuring hits like Crayon and the title track One of a Kind.
The following year, the K-pop idol unveiled his second full-length album, Coup d'Etat, which included collaborations with international artists. In 2017, he released the EP Kwon Ji Yong, offering a more personal glimpse into his life and artistic journey. The EP was well-received, with the lead single Untitled, 2014 topping charts and resonating with fans worldwide.
In 2023, Kwon Ji Yong's contract with YG Entertainment expired, leading to his departure from the agency. He subsequently signed with Galaxy Corporation and partnered with EMPIRE for music distribution. His comeback single, POWER, was released under Galaxy Corporation and EMPIRE in October 2024.
