G-Dragon’s Triumphant Return

G-Dragon, officially known as Kwon Ji-yong, made a spectacular comeback to the North American stage after eight long years. On May 31st, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, he headlined the ‘HEAD IN THE CLOUDS LOS ANGELES 2025 (HITC LA 2025)’, dazzling 36,000 attendees.

A Night of Electrifying Performance

‘HITC LA’ is the premier music festival spotlighting Asian artists, and the announcement of G-Dragon’s participation set fans ablaze with anticipation. During the live broadcast, global fans erupted with chants of ‘GD’ and ‘Kwon Ji-yong’. The excitement was palpable with countdowns starting long before his performance.

A Setlist to Remember

G-Dragon did not disappoint, kicking off the show with his latest track ‘POWER’ and delivering a total of 11 songs in a high-energy 50-minute set. Iconic tracks such as ‘One Of A Kind’, ‘CRAYON’, and ‘HOME SWEET HOME’ were performed, coupled with his visually captivating pink hair and western-style outfits.

A Stellar Collaboration

The highlight of the night was when CL joined G-Dragon on stage for a joint performance of ‘The Leaders’. As two of K-POP’s titans reunited, the venue erupted in cheers, with local fans singing along in Korean.

Ongoing Global Presence

G-Dragon is presently on his third world tour ‘G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]’, selling out arenas like the Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome. With upcoming shows in cities such as Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong, his influence in the global music scene only continues to grow.

Future Plans

Further solidifying his global presence, G-Dragon is set to appear at the ‘K-STAR SPARK IN VIETNAM 2025’ on June 21, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.