'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUH/8QAFAEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAv/aAAwDAQACEAMQAAAAwmAMf//EAB8QAQACAQQDAQAAAAAAAAAAAAIBAwQABRExBhJBYv/aAAgBAQABPwDbPHcPIw8YX7mTm5lKurApSiqSGyVP69fnXOgpQM89xzr/xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAEL/2gAIAQIBAT8AyN//xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAAL/2gAIAQMBAT8ATRf/2Q=='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
G-Dragon dropped his fourth digital single, Power (labeled as a single album), on October 31, 2024, through Galaxy Corporation and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. The track was penned solely by the singer-songwriter himself and was composed by Tommy Brown, Steven Franks, Theron Thomas, and G-Dragon. The record was the idol's first release in over seven years.
On October 31, 2024, Power was certified Gold on QQ Music within four minutes of its release, sending fans into a frenzy. Subsequently, the track was certified double gold and triple gold on the Chinese music streaming service, for recording sales of over 125k and 185k in 13 and 37 minutes, respectively. Later, it was certified Platinum for selling 250,000 copies within one hour and fifteen minutes.
Trending
Following this, the artist's latest milestone circulated on social media and went viral. The fandom expressed their pride in the idol, and an X user tweeted:
"Certified Gold in just 4 minutes?! G-DRAGON’s impact is unmatched."
The fans further talked about the idol's impact on the K-pop industry, and they expressed their anticipation about his forthcoming album.
"This mans impact is insane….and no other kpop group is shaking…in fact they’re simply taking nOTES," a fan reacted.
"Finally!!! Can’t wait for the whole album," a fan shared.
"Still getting all the attention after 7 years? a true king indeed," a fan commented.
Netizens mentioned that the singer had finally arrived to "save the K-pop industry" with his music. They also stated that only he was capable of achieving such a milestone.
"GDRAGON CAME TO SAVE THE DECLINING KPOP INDUSTRY," a user reacted.
"It seems a teaser song only, album is next," a user shared.
"Only G-DRAGON could achieve this kind of record-breaking success! Congratulations on Gold," a user commented.
More about G-Dragon
The South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2006. He rose to recognition and prominence as the leader of the K-pop boy group BIGBANG. The band later emerged as one of the best-selling boy groups in the world. Further, the male artist released his first solo album, titled Heartbreaker, in 2009.
It featured ten tracks, including A Boy, Heartbreaker, Breathe, Butterfly, Hello, Gossip Man, Korean Dream, The Leaders, She's Gone, and 1 Year Station.
G-Dragon has won multiple accolades, including the Melon Music Awards, MBC Entertainment Awards, Korean Music Awards, MAMA Awards, and other honors.
In other recent news, the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology named the artist as a visiting professor for a period of two years, where he would deliver his lectures to the students of the educational institute.
