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On December 1, 2024, BIGBANG's G-Dragon dropped episode 2 of his vlog, titled 'HOME SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG)' Behind the Scenes', on his official YouTube channel. A clip from the video went viral online as it showed SEVENTEEN's Hoshi meeting the Power rapper at the MAMA 2024 backstage.
SEVENTEEN's fans, CARATs, were thrilled to watch Hoshi meet one of his favorite idols. The Spell singer has often expressed being inspired by BIGBANG's G-Dragon. At the 2024 MAMA backstage, the two K-pop idols came across each other in the parking lot, where they were seen interacting briefly.
One fan noted the sheer happiness on SEVENTEEN's Hoshi's face and wrote on X:
"Hoshi is such a precious little fanboy"
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Fans said that the interaction between the two K-pop idols was "wholesome."
"This is the most wholesome video I’ve seen today! Hoshi is so cute and shy," one fan said.
"Hoshi most successful fanboy ever, collecting both Shinee and Big Bang, plus Epik High," another fan wrote.
"Congrats hoshi on leveling up from calling gdragon sunbaenim to hyung," one fan joked.
Others highlighted that they wanted to enroll in Hoshi's "manifestation" class as the singer gets everything that he wishes for.
"The way hoshi holds gd’s hand is the way the fans hold their idol. Now he experienced himself.." a fan commented.
"Once again asking how do I enroll in Hoshi’s manifestation class," another fan remarked.
"The kwons finally reunited so happy for you hoshingie," another fan added.
More about G-Dragon and his triumphant return in 2024 with a new solo single, Power
G-Dragon, born Kwon Ji-Yong, debuted as a member and leader of the legendary K-pop group BIGBANG at the young age of 13 in 2006. He rose to prominence with his 2009 solo album Heartbreaker, which became a massive hit, breaking records and earning him widespread acclaim.
Tracks like One of a Kind (2012) and Coup d'État (2013) are some of his massive hits to date.
On October 31, 2024, he released Power, his first solo single in seven years, signaling his long-awaited comeback. G-Dragon performed live on the track at the 2024 MAMA Awards, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on November 23.
He followed this with the release of Home Sweet Home, a collaborative track with his fellow BIGBANG members, Taeyang and Daesung. This performance marked the group’s first official reunion on stage since 2017, electrifying fans worldwide.
His solo performance at MAMA 2024 was followed by him winning the inaugural Music Visionary of the Year award—an accolade recognizing his transformative contributions to K-pop and his ability to inspire innovation in the industry.
Additionally, he was the first Korean solo artist to top both Billboard’s World Albums chart and Japan’s Oricon Digital Albums chart with his 2017 EP Kwon Ji Yong. G-Dragon's music amassed over two billion streams globally, and he has collaborated with international stars like Missy Elliott, Diplo, and Skrillex.
G-Dragon's brand, PEACEMINUSONE, is a staple in streetwear, and he has collaborated with luxury brands like Chanel and Nike. He was also named one of the top art collectors by ArtNet and continues to advocate for social causes through his charity foundation, JUSPEACE.
In other news, the 2024 MAMA Awards performance was a historic moment for BIGBANG, as G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung reunited to perform their iconic hit Bang Bang Bang and the new track Home Sweet Home.
