G-dragon's new variety program Good Day is set to premiere on February 16 at 9:10 PM, as reported by TV Daily on 15 January. BC's Good Day is directed by Infinite Challenge PD Kim Tae-ho.
The cast includes Lee Se Dol, Justin H. Min, Kyuhyun, Kang Ji Young, Yoon So Hee, Seven High, Lee Seung Hyun, Jung Hyun Gyu, Choi Hyun Joon, Chuu, Kim Ha Rin, Park Sang Yeon, Son Eun Yoo, and Tino.
The show follows his collaboration with individuals from various fields to create the "song of the year," blending their personal stories into music. The program, conceptualized by the rapper himself, has drawn considerable attention, marking his return to activities after a long hiatus.
Jung Hyung-don, Defconn, and more to appear on G-Dragon's variety show
The lineup of participants has also generated significant buzz, particularly G-Dragon’s reunion with Jung Hyung-don, 12 years after their collaboration on the 2013 Infinite Challenge Song Festival.
Other notable guests include Defconn, Cho Sae-ho, CODE KUNST, and a range of special appearances by celebrities such as Hwang Kwang-hee, actors Hwang Jung-min, Kim Go-eun, Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Hae-in, and Im Si-wan. Additionally, it features musical acts like aespa, Seventeen's Boo Seok-soon, Day6, and Big Bang members Taeyang and Daesung. According to Korean news outlet MBC, he shared:
"I still remember the good days when I saw the singers I admired as a child singing on the same stage and when I laughed and sang with my brothers at the Infinite Challenge Music Festival," he said.
He explained that the journey began with the question of whether they could set up a table for the day everyone was hoping for.
Hana Financial Group adds G-Dragon to its list of ambassadors
According to The Korea Time's report on January 13, Hana Financial Group has officially announced K-pop icon G-Dragon as its new ambassador. According to the group, his innovative and trendy image perfectly aligns with its mission to bring fresh value to the financial sector. Known for his influence across music, fashion, and art, the artist recently ended his seven-year hiatus with a single that quickly topped multiple music charts, reaffirming his cultural impact.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration, the rapper stated:
"It is even more meaningful and special because it is a partnership with Hana Financial Group, which has consistently carried out interesting marketing activities. I am very excited, as I believe we can try something new and unprecedented in the fields of advertising and marketing."
Hana Financial Group now boasts an impressive ambassador lineup, which includes Tottenham Hotspur footballer Son Heung-min, singer Lim Young-woong, IVE leader An Yu-jin, and TV personality Kang Ho-dong. The group aims to deliver tailored branding strategies by crafting messages that resonate with each ambassador's unique qualities and cater to diverse customer needs.
A Hana representative stated that with Son Heung-min's strong leadership, Lim Young-woong's warmth, An Yu-jin's youthful energy, Kang Ho-dong's trustworthy image, and G-Dragon's unique creativity and trendiness, the company aims to create innovative brand content that encourages customers to envision a brighter financial future.
G-Dragon returned to music in late 2024 with the release of Power and Home Sweet Home, featuring Taeyang and Daesung. Both tracks were performed at major events, including the 2024 MAMA Awards and SBS Gayo Daejeon, with Home Sweet Home topping South Korea's Circle Digital Chart.