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On October 31, 2024, BIGBANG's G-Dragon released his latest song, POWER. Soon after the song’s debut, the song reportedly became the fastest track to reach Platinum certification in QQ Music 2024. This milestone was achieved within two hours of his song's release.
G-Dragon’s POWER was followed by BLACKPINK Jennie’s Mantra which received certification within one day. Aespa’s Supernova and This Man by JxW are the next two tracks on the list of fastest QQ Music certifications within 15 days and 25 days of their debut, respectively.
QQ Music, like many other music streaming services, employs certifications to demonstrate the success and recognition of albums or tracks. While certification levels vary, platinum certification often indicates high levels of success and acceptance.
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Being platinum-certified on QQ Music often indicates that an album or track has received a large amount of plays, downloads, or purchases on the site. The specific criteria for platinum certification may differ and be determined using variables such as the overall number of streams, downloads, or a mix of these measures.
This milestone of BIGBANG's G-Dragon excited his fans. As a result, the idol’s fans swamped the internet with their praises for the singer and his song. Expressing this sentiment, one X user wrote:
“JUST 2 HOURS”
Many reactions to BIGBANG's G-Dragon were seen on the internet. While some alluded to him as "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time), others referred to him as "Livin’ Legend."
“GOAT HE IS ALWAYS CONQUERING ALL THE CHARTS! Congratulations King!!” a fan expressed.
“Welcome back G_Dragon. You have been missed,” said a fan.
“Can you say Livin’ Legend? He out maneuvered the media to get here on his own terms. The power of GD!” commented another user on X.
“2 hrs is insaneeeeeee. OUR VIP sisters and brothers in China areeeee awesomeee” stated an admirer.
Some said the singer had unmatched power, while others called him "King."
“Oh yes!!! He CB to dominate ALL MUSIC CHARTS Without any promo! Like he always does! The gap alone piss every Antis off big time and VIPs can't be prouder! The Power he holds on KPop is unmatched ever.... Even after 2 decades!” wrote a fan.
“GD is the king. Not even an exaggeration. 2 hrs is insane,” expressed another fan.
“I never thought I would live in this era and witness this happen!! I'm lucky!” stated another fan.
BIGBANG's G-Dragon’s POWER broke the 'first-hour unique listeners record' on MelOn Top 100
Within an hour of the song's global release on October 31, POWER ranked at No. 2 on the MelOn chart, following the No. 1 track APT. by BLACKPINK's Rosé featuring Bruno Mars. As per Kpop Charts, G-Dragon's comeback single also topped the Korean music chart Bugs.
According to the World Music Awards, BIGBANG's G-Dragon's latest single broke the first-hour unique listeners record on MelOn Top 100 with 83,313 plays. The track's official music video was dropped on YouTube at 6 PM KST via BIGBANG's G-Dragon's official YouTube channel. The song was released under his Korean agency, Galaxy Corporation, and independent record label EMPIRE.
The MV has garnered over ten million views on YouTube within one day.
