The Kulture Study: G-DRAGON 'POWER' MV

[@mary_aiza]

Preach!! These new kpop fans don't know and/or forget that GD and Big Bang literally paved the way so that their idols can run! So glad the king is back! 👑

[@nurtiny1024]

king of kpop imo

[@fleurhydra]

@@nurtiny1024 opinion? nah it's a fact man

[@Bronzekimkai]

GD the Idol’s Idol

[@supershinhwa]

FR!!! GD forever the GOAT! 🙌🏼

[@foreverarmy941]

I began as a BTS fan but no one can not deny the fact that Bigbang and GD were the pioneers in this industry

[@marleythewizard]

7 years and 4 months = 88 months. Such a GD thing to do 😅

[@jeanettetudtud6840]

Crazyyyyyy

[@niennav.7741]

He was making us wait, fully aware of when he was going to make his come back lol such a GD move omg

[@ouiea_lt]

holee fuc i didnt think about that sheeeesh

[@potatoz1295]

Some facts about this whole comeback and MV. 1. The MV is about the Truman Show, GD even dressed exactly like what Jim Carey wore in the film. Note: Power MV is about how he passed his own Truman Show now and he is feeling happy again as he is, he embraced GD and KJY with everything that comes with it (Übermensch concept), the gossips, the priviledges and kind of stuffs. While the KJY 2017 album was basically about how GD realized and found himself (KJY) that he is trapped in a Truman Show (He has been in the industry since 4-5yo and being GD all the time). However, that was his own Truman Show, which is directed by GD/KJY himself, he created his own misery and suffering from his success, kinda mindfuck and sad, that's why loneliness was the actual theme. 2. Everything that showed in the MV is related to GD and his journey. "Ü" symbolizes of his own Übermensch concept, a human that has freed himself from his own human miseries and has found his own solitude. The hood people remind us his 2010 MAMA performance and anonymous people who can be good or bad, the Roll Royce is a flex because he owns one (He sit reversed, looking back recognizing his own journey, in flower seat while the car still moves forward with blue sky outside towards flower road (happiness)), the small car reminds us of CRAYON, the blocked room with caution looks like the police introgation room (from last year witch hunt on him), the barber shop/salon and old people reminds us FXXT IT mv, the ticket/photobooth with some clown attributes inside reminds us of Coup D'Tat and clownery that media used on him, the news room are basically media always witch hunt GD with false narrative and everything he does is breaking news, also at 1:37 there is a glasses on the table and that's the exact same glasses he wore during the police introgation last year (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOVco1nYq14epI), the train wagon dance part reminds us Michigo (both Michigo and Power are pre releases singles) and lastly, the map of the train stops are all the title of his new songs in the new upcoming album. 3. The rings that he wore in the MV are from Jacob & Co. and they costed $6,4M or 8,8 Billion KRW (yes 88, he has 3 btw lol). He also got a gift from them, a personal handmade PeaceMinusOne daisy diamond pin, there is only one in the world. 4. He made a comeback after 88 Months after the last album, in the last day of the 88th month. The song's duration 2:42, which means it's 2+4+2= 8. Note: for some who doesn't know what is about the connection between number "8" and GD, it's because GD was born in August 18, 1988 (Year of Dragon, which embodiments success and fortune) There are indeed some things that I might have missed.

[@ouiea_lt]

@@potatoz1295 where's the map of the train stops???

[@Bronzekimkai]

New K-pop stans don’t understand GD is their Idol’s Idol he is THE G-Dragon

[@Vee44443]

Lol an another flat arrogant amibe 😂

[@Teddy-rh8vl]

English translation never does justice to GD and TOP's lyrical ability. Just seeing you trying so hard to understand and explain it to us shows how much GD has to say. Can't wait for the album. !!

[@potatoz1295]

Some facts about this whole comeback and MV. 1. The MV is about the Truman Show, GD even dressed exactly like what Jim Carey wore in the film. Note: Power MV is about how he passed his own Truman Show now and he is feeling happy again as he is, he embraced GD and KJY with everything that comes with it (Übermensch concept), the gossips, the priviledges and kind of stuffs. While the KJY 2017 album was basically about how GD realized and found himself (KJY) that he is trapped in a Truman Show (He has been in the industry since 4-5yo and being GD all the time). However, that was his own Truman Show, which is directed by GD/KJY himself, he created his own misery and suffering from his success, kinda mindfuck and sad, that's why loneliness was the actual theme. 2. Everything that showed in the MV is related to GD and his journey. "Ü" symbolizes of his own Übermensch concept, a human that has freed himself from his own human miseries and has found his own solitude. The hood people remind us his 2010 MAMA performance and anonymous people who can be good or bad, the Roll Royce is a flex because he owns one (He sit reversed, looking back recognizing his own journey, in flower seat while the car still moves forward with blue sky outside towards flower road (happiness)), the small car reminds us of CRAYON, the blocked room with caution looks like the police introgation room (from last year witch hunt on him), the barber shop/salon and old people reminds us FXXT IT mv, the ticket/photobooth with some clown attributes inside reminds us of Coup D'Tat and clownery that media used on him, the news room are basically media always witch hunt GD with false narrative and everything he does is breaking news, also at 1:37 there is a glasses on the table and that's the exact same glasses he wore during the police introgation last year (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOVco1nYq14epI), the train wagon dance part reminds us Michigo (both Michigo and Power are pre releases singles) and lastly, the map of the train stops are all the title of his new songs in the new upcoming album. 3. The rings that he wore in the MV are from Jacob & Co. and they costed $6,4M or 8,8 Billion KRW (yes 88, he has 3 btw lol). He also got a gift from them, a personal handmade PeaceMinusOne daisy diamond pin, there is only one in the world. 4. He made a comeback after 88 Months after the last album, in the last day of the 88th month. The song's duration 2:42, which means it's 2+4+2= 8. Note: for some who doesn't know what is about the connection between number "8" and GD, it's because GD was born in August 18, 1988 (Year of Dragon, which embodiments success and fortune) There are indeed some things that I might have missed

[@bp5vn]

I saw some comments point it out also that the title of the unreleased tracks appeared specifically at 2:08 in the mv. And that the korean pronunciation of 'power' sounds like august? Not sure about that one, I read these under the comment section of the mv.

[@Jiyongbutterfly9589]

The song gets better the more you listen to it !! Such a bop!

[@Beeleeteecee]

It does!

[@twisachim]

Yes.. agree!..

[@shootie2967]

It makes me so mad than new kpop fans are disrespecting him. Saying he's nothing compared to BTS and a bad artist. Ingratitude is so common now, BTS said themselves they wanted to be idols because they were huge Big Bang fans

[@heartofchubbs]

Agree! If there wasn’t Big Bang in the first place, there wouldn’t have been BTS. BTS members stated when they were YOUNG, they were INSPIRED by Big Bang! They wanted to be like them! They strive and work really hard towards that!

[@Since_2048]

People are just toxic nowdays... they chose to ignore the truth but we the ones who knows will always love and support with him

[@Milkisu_u]

Bts themselves would be saddened if they heard their own fans say that about BB. Why can't we all just appreciate both artists

[@VIPKakashu]

I remember when BTS were rookies and Armys were begging VIPs for attention 🙄 “look they love bigbang too 🥺” ungrateful kids

[@lululittlebox]

@@VIPKakashu THIS. I remember ARMYs would beg VIPS to stay during music shows so BTS would have an audience. I saw the campaigns on forums. ARMYs who became ARMYs only when BTS became popular, don't me.

[@aikobabyz4705]

How did we live for 7 years without GD music😢

[@bigbangv.i.pforever8220]

I was wondering the same but im so happy he's back !

[@XyzyX154]

We didn't, we suffer. At least i'm feeling so empty this 7 years

[@BF-so8wu]

Growing up with it and still Big Bang, iKON and Winner being the main Kpop I still listen to. ...I hardly noticed. I still love them whether they bring out new content or not. They are in my heart and soul.

[@lululittlebox]

I found TREASURE. Now, I love them both.

[@maujulidjulidinorgbodoh1111]

We miss him everyday😢

[@simon3713]

G-dragon and Bigbang are the reason I came into kpop. His influence is undeniable and I’m glad I started listening to K-pop when I did.

[@BF-so8wu]

Same. Crazy Dog and Last Farewell were the first songs I listened to fix they would play a few music videos when I would watch a k-drama

[@LovelyKissess]

Yes, same

[@dngsqrd]

The way he says POWER repeatedly actually sounds like 바보(Pabo) which means "fool" or "oaf" in korean. GD really be throwing shade to these smurfs but ain't complaining. The MAN that HE IS. KING. GENIUS!

[@7deadlysins_meliodas819]

Yes omg I thought this! I was like it kinda sounds like he’s saying fool in Korean but at the same time my Korean isnt the best so I thought maybe I was hearing shit lol

[@TeumeVIP]

The way this is making me giggle because translators were trying so hard to convey the nuances of the lyrics. He could be lowkey cursing. GD's lyricism is top tier. :))

[@Paulinekosmo]

Maybe its kinda hard to be translated to english but Must be a deep meaning on his korean lyrics isn’t it.

[@TeumeVIP]

@@Paulinekosmo It is.

[@YGhappyvirus]

if you guys don't know, GD is your idols' idol. he pioneered the lightstick, the crazy hair and styling, airport fashion, etc. bigbang are the kings of kpop, ever since they debuted in 2006. he's literally been around for almost 20 years and he's still smashing records. legend. amazing. fyi: red, i believe, is his favourite/signature colour, the same way his signature number is always 8 or 88 and his signature fruit is always the apple. fyi 2: 21:31 "pal pal" is also 88... his birth year and signature number. genius incarnate.

[@gudrun5531]

Another thing I heard quoted from Gdragon from a long time ago, and which I appreciate as a writer myself, is that he said BigBang didn't want to try follow the trends of what the public liked. He wanted to make songs for BigBang, and make the public LIKE it. He mentioned that they'd include some experimental songs in their albums, and was pleased when those also did well.

[@ashd1788]

this is why GD is built different. up to this date, there’s no one like him

[@obriendenis3965]

This was during MADE era if I'm not mistaken, is it when he wore a beanie?

[@WiseSmellyLegs]

To add one major fan fact to PD’s speech about who G-Dragon is… YG Ent. made a trademark for the term “G-Dragon/GD” in 2003 (so like 3 years before the BIGBANG debut), because Yang Hyun Suk knew what he was going to be capable of and he saw the BIG POTENTIAL he had. Also… “Übermensch” might be the name of the album. It is a German word for Overman/Super-man, it is a concept in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche.

[@ms.chuisin7727]

YG trademarked GD's name because he already debuted as Gdragon before he debuted as a Bigbang members.

[@WiseSmellyLegs]

@ That is also true. But most of the YG artists back then debuted this way thanks to appearing in YG Family songs, albums, performances

[@gudrun5531]

The way GD uses English throughout the song gives me a lot as a non-Korean speaker, and then listening to other youtubers I can understand that some of the ryming is with Korean words and causes double meanings. People who know both English and Korean get the full effect! And how the part where it sounds like he's saying "big bang" is actually just the way he says a Korean word and "bang!"--wow. Others say the "airirang" part is referring to the Korean wave internationally, like welcome to Korea everyone, which Big Bang is part of.

[@pennyinheaven]

You said everything 2nd gen fans, VIPs feel. GD has ben through so much and over the years he just looked so healthy and peaceful. It didn't feel like he's chasing anything. That's why as much as we kept waiting, if GD decided not to comeback, it was fine - at least to me that is. But here he is, he is back. And I was the same, since he came out with a video updating about himself, I already thought that was a hint he's coming back but he wasn't so I was not expecting anything. I just don't anymore. I just wait and be surprised.

[@hades8831]

Ikr?! Some people were asking me why he is my favorite artist when it's been years since he was active, the answer it's that he did enough, he really did. I would have been fine if he didn't comeback too. And he said it himself recently, he doesn't want a huge success but just to do well for his fans.

[@pennyinheaven]

@@hades8831 I don't know about others but I feel the same for all BB. My bias is TOP and I get why he wants to be as far as he can from being an idol. No resentment whatsoever. I guess BB gave it their all in MADE album, then GD for KJY album - we received so much that for the most part we're fine if they are in indefinite hiatus. They have also been through so much, it was exhausting. Flower Road and Still Life just told us that they are just there and we are just here, waiting is just fine and we're done chasing anything.

[@hualian5339]

and he seems more happy than before, his smiles now reach the eyes and more like having fun compared to his earlier videos. well maybe because he's been through a lot both ups and downs and reach peak in their career what comes after would be a bonus for them. They've really done enough and a lot and already a legend in the industry that even if they went hiatus for even 10 years when they come back people would still be excited for it.

[@SerenitySoonish]

Your words about GD make me so happy! He truly is one of a kind. And I'm so glad you translated and explained the wordplay, I think a lot of new fans may not think twice at the mv translation, unfortunately it is why English translations will never be enough for GD 😅 Also PD, I hope you are happy and well. You sound it ❤

[@10sure-bang]

I know GD is exceptional, but when you say OMG I knew there's something extremely exceptional that non-Koreans (I) wouldn't understand. I'm glad I stanned him before Kpop became viral. I don't understand what he says but I can feel his message in his aura

[@YeonDooYa]

그의 가사는 단어 하나에 여러가지 의미가 담겨있고 높은 수준의 한국어를 알아야 이해할 수 있어서 외국인에게 어렵습니다. 하지만 당신이 노력하고 영상을 만들어줘서 정말 고맙습니다. 그는 올해 mama에 출연하며 그의 능력을 더 많이 확인할 수 있을 것이다. 빅뱅과 지드래곤은 라이브 퍼포먼스에서 굉장한 무대 장악력이 있고 진가를 발휘합니다. 그는 대한민국 대중들에게 왕으로 여겨지며 누구도 그를 대체할 수 없다. 그는 가짜들 속에 유일한 진짜 예술가입니다.

[@Vee44443]

정확히!

[@IBZDRAGON]

So many people forget to look at the word play in lyrics.. like GD is such a talented writer that people need to understand that!

[@emet17s]

Thanks for sharing the history and educating K-pop fans. People don’t realize GD & BB’s impact on K-pop; they are irreplaceable talents, not a manufactured group.

[@dfloriza]

They don't make the cloth that GD was cut from anymore. He just has that presence that lets you know you're looking at someone special.

[@d.l.6838]

„Übermensch“ is a German word and a concept by Friedrich Nietzsche (German philosopher), and describing something like super human, a goal for humanity to set for itself. The German prefix „über“ can have connotations of superiority, transcendence, excessiveness or intensity, depending to the word to which it is attached. „Mensch“ refers to a human being. Nietzsche“s Übermensch is creating new values motivated by love of this world and of live , being perfect in the sense of mastering all human obstacles. Hope this helps 💕

[@marleythewizard]

GD has posted quotes from him 🤔

[@2112jodi]

The very first K-pop song i ever heard was Fantastic Baby, i never looked back. This song drop made my day!

[@namastan5580]

To this day if someone says "wow" I hear "Fantastic Baby" in my head 💛

[@ayradiaz5578]

what a time to be alive as a second gen kpop stan! we are thriving ladies and gentlemen!

[@sweetnessesj]

He’s really the GOAT and the king of Kpop. Period. Many can claim their faves are but truth is, it’s really GDRAGON

[@anairsta6507]

Big Bang was the first kpop group I started following after I discovered it, between 2007-2009 that I found them. I was listening to a lot of Jrock before I found Kpop. I happen to see a Big Bang MV in my recommended while watching a Visual Kai group. GDragon was my first crush in Kpop. He's the same age as me but older by a couple months. Listening to GD also was what made me noticed that I had a thing for deep voiced or unique voice Kpop rappers. I followed Big Bang all the way to their disbandment and bought all the Made albums with posters and have them all framed. I wish I could have gone to see them in Toronto during the Made World Tour.

[@장기태-p6c]

I'm moved to tears. Thank you for loving the Emperor of Korean Music.

[@soniad-fy6uq]

GD himself said in ZipDaesung about BB "We can't get back together since we never broke up"

[@lackingmyface]

Same case with me!

[@pennyinheaven]

Didn't technically disband but same. I've listened to them since 08 but was not a VIP yet. I just listened to all of their songs, from BB-KR, BB-JP, solos, duo units, collabs because they just align to my type of music - hiphop/R&B. I've just listened to Anime OSTs, Neyo, Rhianna, Chris Brown, etc before Kpop. I was even a Cassiopeia - Bi/Rain's. Up until 2011 when they made a big comeback I realized I've been in love of BB for so long. Still am now. TOP is my bias but I love GD just as much. I wouldn't be a VIP without KJY.

[@niennav.7741]

Long long long Kpop Stan here, almost to be 40 years old. The new generation of Kpop fans don't quite understand the POWER that is GD himself, his music, his influence, his genius self. I'm a multi fandom stan but above all I'm a VIP for ever and very very happy he is back :)

[@lorenax17]

I found BigBang in 2009 and I got into Kpop through them, I lived and loved everything BIGBANG. Oh man how time goes by

[@theamazingamyyy]

I love how you mentioned this song meeting expectations or not because I feel the same way. When it comes to GD, I never have any expectations too because his music is a form of his self-expression. And you truly never know what he will release. And that is why I love him so much because his music is so much more than just music for the ears.

[@brittanym9266]

GD brought legitimacy to idol rapping. Before him, and a lot since him, were idols who rapped. He was huge in idols being able to be seen as rappers.

[@myLisa.Chiquita]

Nobody can deny that he is the real king Such a genius and one of a kind Living legend 🐉💛

[@pagodnaayan]

To me, G-Dragon is a once in a hundred years talent. Think of Vivaldi, Mozart, Picasso, Michaelangelo, Dante, all the talents that made waves in the past. People don't put enough respect to his name, but even if they don't want to admit it, G-Dragon IS the man who paved the way. He and Big Bang made your idols want to become idols. THE ICON. I've been listening to Big Bang since 2009. I've been following G-Dragon since 2009. Whether he came back or not, I will remain a fan of his. I don't only admire him as a performer, I admire him as a person. He IS the dragon.

[@iamawitch1806]

I feel you, it is hard to desribe how powerful GD is and how big Bigbang influence the growth of KPop industry. When there is fan of gen 4/5 ask me about bigbang or GD i Will always getting emotional ( about how proud i am being a VIP till now)

[@ayenayen3806]

'a lot of k rappers are unoriginal...' this! a lot of times even the movements I feel like I'm seeing even a bit of GD. He's literally the standard!

[@hualian5339]

the only reason for that is they lack character, they might not have found their own style or they're just copying and imputing their own and repackaged it as their own style which didn't look so authentic. Today it's more important to have a great budget mv full of choreography than the artistry of the songs

[@kimifatin]

Everyone will have headache translating GD lyrics and its interesting!

[@marsupeach]

5:54 stress on the “most authentic and push and growth” 😌

[@Owen-Rich]

So real 💯

[@조은채-s1c]

지디는 아이돌이란 틀에 가두긴 그 틀을 벗어난지오래.. 지디는 그냥 하나의 장르로 봐야한다는 사람들이 많아요~~^^

[@Ali.the.aligator]

I've been so out of the kpop loop that I didn't even know GD had come out with a new song until I saw his performance at MAMA at a store in Japantown. I made the people I was with watch the entire thing in the store (the employee was very nice and turned it up) bc I was so in awe. As someone who mostly got into kpop due to second and third gen seeing gd perform again (especcially with Daesung and Taeyang) honestly made me so emotional. It makes me so glad to see older groups coming back and reminding the kpop community of their absolute talent and skill. I love so many newer groups but there's something about second gen that just is so special.

[@mcdc9086]

I've waited so long for your reaction! And I feel the same, GD is someone I have no expectations to because no matter how much songs he's released thruout the years, they are all unique. So all I know is it's gonna be great whatever it is. Sometimes I think I'm just biased but based on how much influence he has I don't think I am. He is just that powerful and a genius.

[@pty0512]

The line “Laughing End Money Donating Millions Grin” is actually referring to: - “Laughing End” - when GD was charged with illegal drug use recently, at the end of the investigation, as he walked out of the police station, he told reporters, “웃다가 끝 났어요“ which means, “We didn’t do much besides laugh,” referring to how he had nothing to hide and was innocent. - “Money Donating Millions” refers to the charity foundation he launched after he was cleared of the drug charges. He founded JusPeace to support artistic talent while combating drug abuse. I thought this line really showcased GD’s genius as a lyricist. The song is PACKED with clever references and puns flowing between Korean and English but they can be hard to fully appreciate without fluency in both languages. Could be a reason why it’s not well received by some K-pop fans but I don’t think GD would even care. He’s been through so much in his career already. At this point, he’s an “Übermensch” making music for the sake of artistic creation and this song is just an appetizer to the album that’s to come!

[@mtrshlh]

Whoever said GD is a nugu is damn well know they're lying. You can be denial but calling him nugu is different level of delulu. His fandom is general public, not just VIPs.

[@ThisBeanTofu]

I got the power, the power, power. Ahh pabo, pabo. Na pabo, pabo, pabo. Wordplay 🫰🏻 brilliant.

[@kitkakktd]

been a kpop fan for 10 years. seeing this just made me so happy. i agree with you saying that GD just releases whatever and it hits every time. but this was a heaping dose of originality and it feels like such a great way for GD to step back into the kpop stage. missed him so dearly.

[@hualian5339]

BB the group that made me like K-pop boybands. the only one who got my full attention just few minutes seeing their music video on a music channel. Their strong charisma and distinct aura was what made me hooked. From then on they're the basis of my likes in a boyband. I only stan artists not idols lol

[@letseatcookies123]

Thank you PD for another awesome and educational reaction video. This is why so many idols admire GD and BIG BANG, solely for the way they changed KPop music.

[@megalovania8707]

I’m glad someone has finally said it. Bigbang paved the way for all the idols that came after them

[@NadejdaC]

I have started listening to K-pop late (I started with BTS long after they debuted), and now I am discovering BigBang after G-Dragon’s comeback. I am obsessed with GD’s music, everything is so original, innovative and impressive. I only regret that I don’t know Korean to fully grasp the meaning of lyrics. The album MADE is on repeat in my playlist! I definitely see the influence of GD on BTS, on Suga’s rapping etc

[@orlandorb764]

I'm BIGBANG fan since 2006. I know what you're feeling bro. Gdragon is a phenomenon. I hope he makes more albums in the future even if AI songs. He's the one of the kind. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@_gael29]

Your reaction video made me cryyyyyy. I missed bigbang im so happy they are finally back!!!

[@nonopenope]

Totally agree with you on not having expectations when it comes to GD. It's like saying "I expect to have my expectations be subverted." As an artist, he's so unique that everything he does is naturally unexpected.

[@umairshaikh4204]

The king of k-pop G-Dragon 💛👑

[@supershinhwa]

I totally agreed with everything you said about GD & Big Bang! GD is an iconic legend in K-pop period! New K-pop Stans NEED TO KNOW & pay Respect to GD since he’s the one who actually paved the way! Big Bang was the K-pop band even my friends in Europe knew about & loved back in those days! Mind you that was in early 2009 2010, when there was hardly any social media like it is today!!! I still can’t believe it’s been 7 long years!! Tbh …I thought he’d never comeback again but so happy he did 😭❤ This song is so GD coded with all his swags & I’m so excited when it pop up on my tl.

[@francesannisrael770]

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR REVIEW/REACTION TO THIS SONG! AAAAA

[@kwnjel]

Going back to being a K-pop fan because the King was finally back!!! Glad he knows he is 'The Legend'.

[@decemberblue9307]

When I first listened to kpop, it was gd that caught my eye and for the longest time it was always him. He was my absolute fav up until the untitled album. The aura he had was insane! But waiting for a new big bang release or his solo content being delayed for so long, I just moved on and lost that craze I had. This release brought it all back to me as to why I loved him in the first place. The song wasn't my cup of tea at first but now it's the song I think of as soon as I wake up. It's catchy and has the nostalgia gd sound that I've been yearning for so long. I'm so glad he's back and cannot wait for the album FINALLY

[@Beeleeteecee]

I feel like that is something special about GD: when I first see a new look/ outfit and when I first heard this song, I’m not sure about it because it’s something new and unexpected. Like, I’m not quite ready for it. But then after a little bit I love it. He is magic when it comes to trend setting… he knows what people should like before they do. He is so interesting and engaging, he’s got everyone following him. ❤

[@jeanerasmus7]

GD has always been well-loved by the K-Hiphop community which is super rare amongst idols.

[@aprilawanan6120]

I badly needed your reaction to Bigbang Reunion at MAMA 2024 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@danyraquinagoran6321]

OMG! I love your reaction!!! the words I can't express watching GD again❤❤❤

[@ashd1788]

I was a student with no money when I was obsessed with bigbang and GD. now that I got money because i’m a working woman, I’m spending my money on votings, and sacrifice a bit to stream for GD. because I couldn’t do that before. i’m so glad with this comeback, we just love him sm 🥹😩😭

[@jessikajuarez2776]

I was waiting for your reaction!!

[@soniad-fy6uq]

BigBang in Coachella was canceled because of Covid in 2020

[@VNZ.00]

GD IS JUST A LYRICAL AND RAP GENIUS, this song will easily go over new fans head. the king is back

[@gabai.1737]

0:50 it's a German letter "ü", in the opening line in the background you can hear the word "übermensch" which is a concept from Nietzsche's philosophy (and I think that'll be the album's title as well 😅). It's pretty obvious when someone is familiar with classic philosophers. Also, he regularly posts different philosophy books he's reading or at least he used to, and his previous album had some philosophical influences as well 🖤

[@lkj-l9w]

The most authentic and organic push -- ayeee only speak facts!!!!

[@yoursuziekins]

GD's gonna play with his words and still hit them where it hurts with the message

[@hcsymkin]

yes on all points 👑 Monsieur G-DRAGON & Bigbang's impact This comeback is nostalgic & healing for me it's been years since we got new music from him

[@jeannedanielle]

I've been waiting for your review! thanks PD!!

[@audiapk]

am i the only one thinking this album will be filled with sarcasm but translated to be positive vibe. cause he is over 30 now and GD more mature now. and love it.

[@JeeyonKim]

I say this with all the respect and love for international fans. Y’all gotta study Korean NOW if you want to enjoy what’s coming to you. I promise you. The satisfaction that comes from understanding his lyrics is ecstatic. There is nothing like it. It’s poetry, it’s magic, it’s pure art. You simply HAVE TO enjoy his word play. I don’t want you to miss out on life’s spectacular joy that is his lyrics.

[@heathercushard1066]

The very first kpop song I ever heard was Lollipop by BigBang and 2ne1 I was hooked, I had already dipped my toe in k dramas before that but then I heard Lollipop at the same time I watched Dream High and, boom, I was all in and you couldn't shut me up with everyone I knew about Kpop and all the amazing talent. I have been so invested in Big Bang and G Dragon ever since, I am so proud and happy to have him back!

[@paulinesolmiano2300]

PREACH! GD IS ONE OF A KIND 💛🔥

[@yuzukii.1539]

I’ve been waiting for your reaction! Loved it! ❤

[@hazwanisani114]

I like how you explained GD’s contribution to kpop. This man shaped the kpop we have today

[@theneme]

T H E G D R A G O N

[@grec.]

GD is an amazing rapper. I wholeheartedly agree. The respect I have for GD is immense. His comeback is really the highlight of my k-pop fan year.

[@ankoin]

웃다 끝 ‘돈’ 기부 ‘억’ 씨-익 - it`s reference to his interview after he came out of police station last year

[@Blackhairmlssimp]

I have been searching for this! I forgot your user name since i have not checked up reactions lately but i knew that i needed your reaction this time for sureeee❤❤❤

[@nakkuzee]

It's nearly impossible to stan another group once you discover Bigbang. The standards they set in their discography and live performances are just way too great. Idols today are too busy doing tiktok challenges instead of improve their live stages 🤣😲

[@leademi1387]

I love that GD is away from YG because he truly can be free to do whatever he wants and it shows with how he’s posting full videos on IG before KZbin and now going to debut a new song with Taeyang and Daesung at MAMA ‘24 so soon after dropping POWER. I think he’s been itching to release his music and now he can. I honestly thought he was going to transition to staying behind the scenes as a producer only and occasional feature artist, like Teddy. No matter what he decides, as a 2nd gen fan, I am so glad he’s back and teaching the children why he’s King.

[@ange2384]

PD omg I had the same reaction! I knew he was coming back but didn't realise it had happened. I lost my shit at work! my team were worried about me hahahaha one of the things I realised I really missed about GD is that his music can be enjoyed on a surface level but there is always more. His music and play on words, just the sounds and concepts he comes up with makes you want to understand, and I just noticed this now watching you try to make sense. Like you I didn't have any expectations but I wasn't ready for how emotional I got when I heard his voice. it was like the feeling I expected to feel when we heard Still Life. I looked up Ubermensch "The Ubermensch is a creative individual who is not bound by the laws of others, including God." so basically GD emphasizing how powerful he is. Aaaah I'm so happy just to know he's back. Soooo excited to see what he creates. I'm also soooo happy to just know that GD, Daesung,Taeyang and TOP are creating and sharing with VIPs in their own way and projects. I really believed I would never see them again as artists, to hear any new music from any of them again.

[@SeReNitY217]

Agreed about that part where even if he doesn't comeback, i can totally understand that and not blaming him even one bit. Just because the amount of things he's been through cause of the media and everything. 😢

[@sylvielebrun1733]

We, the non speaking Korean need people like you to show us the meaning behind the Korean words used by GD, but I will point out some things I caught. The glasses on the reporter’s table seem to be the same that he wore on his way to the police station last year. At the entrance of the subway where one of the Kwon twin is sitting shows the song titles of his coming new album. At the beginning of the performance video which you haven’t seen yet on the walls around the toilet shows World Tour. Thank you always for your great reactions.

[@natalyescobar5534]

Omgosh all I been waiting for!!

[@ange2384]

I think this is the fastest I ever clicked on a video!!

[@lynnlai9968]

As a 2nd gen Kpop fan, and YG stan specifically, this year has been amazing!

[@creepybeigh480]

THANK YOU 💛

[@anairsta6507]

I was like that too when I saw some of the reactors I followed had reactions to it. I didn't know he was going to release anything.

[@NTP0112]

Huge Fan here since 2007. My first introduction with BigBang was Goodbye Baby. Listened a lot and Lie came after what a time back then. I was into hip hop rnb and only knew Se7en passion or TVXQ kpop style and BIGBANG was so my alley. Since then I followed them and their music guided me my whole life since I was 14. Whenever they come back I always thought what is gonna happen next what kind of music they will produce now. Cause GD came with such different beats lyrics freedom than other kpop artist. You got the iconics 2PM songs or Beast, Mblaq and etc. But BIGBANG man they always produced something new and Iconic. TAEYANG is my bias but without GD there would not be a YoungBae either. Watching the latest Zip Daesung made me cry. People hating on Idols a lot and GDs been so muc. Can’t we just try to enjoy what we have? Much love from Germany. Love listening to older fans. It feels like we all enjoyed their music since then Edit: yeah we 2nd gen wouldn’t be even mad, if he never comeback, but we kinda anticipated it I think. If you watch the zipdaesung part 2 you will get some hints about a bigbang comeback ;)

[@heathercushard1066]

I also want to say that it was GD in particular that motivated me to tell everyone I know about kpop and my love for the music. GD said in one of the behind the scenes shows YG does that his dream was to bring kpop to the world and to show everyone how beautiful the Korean language is. He really loves the Korean language so much and it shows in everything he does.

[@kobugikobugi]

Wanna add too that GD is the reason why kpop idol nowadays getting their brand deals for luxury fashion brand. If there's no GD and his expression for fashion, y'all faves won't get that bag honestly. Like GD got his brand deals because of his fashion statement, while your faves got that brand deals just BECAUSE

[@angiepeachy]

I love your translations and explanations of everything for non korean speakers!! LUV U!!

[@Createshortswheniam.....]

True that ....speaking every word of truth ...BIGBANG 🧠🔥🔥🧠💛💛💛

[@skz_trash3086]

Havent really tuned into your channel in a while but i definitely had to for the literal king of kpop 🙏🏼

[@yoomsuu]

I'm so happy he's back. I've had a crush on him since when him, T.O.P and Park Bom came out with Forever With You. I was 8 then and Gdragon and Jonghyun from SHINee made my little heart flutter. I hold such a special place in my heart for both of them. Now that Jonghyun is gone I have just been waiting for Gdragon. 😭💕

[@TriadiBersama]

I agree what pd said, GD is the most influential figure in kpop as a personal.

[@bagirockcarlguksoo1786]

글로 발명품 also double punch line ...global means 글로발 world 세계적.. but 글로 발명품... invented by his lyrics... and also dragon fly - 잠자리, 지용 플라이 (he is cool) also 잠자리 - 누울자리...ha ha triple meaning... contained.... he is literally lyrical genierous... lol

[@ND-kh5yw]

Yesss honestly that one line has like 5 meanings, even just "like a dragonfly" has three: like a dragonfly, like a dragon, fly (he reaches heights) and like a dragon, fly (he's cool) Genius genius genius

[@talkingSof]

BEEN WAITING FOR UUUUU

[@fzfxfcf]

Guy Bigbang is the most loved in korea and still has achievements that none other has ever surpassed, even when they've been in the military and inactive for too many years, even the now popular bts can't surpass them because the only thing they got is big hit/hybe buying them americanized music and that's why they raised to where they are, this with all the tagging bigbang in their videos and all the copying and dirty stuff they did. Now is coming all to light and we cheer cause many already knew of the shady things they did.

[@fzfxfcf]

I remember you despising bigbang years ago, i don't forget that. And I sensed you not wanting to describe them as the legends that they are

[@lululittlebox]

@@fzfxfcf we never forgot.

[@fzfxfcf]

@lululittlebox yeah, we shouldn't do. Cause it didn't change, he still has some kind of hatred

[@twisachim]

Love your reaction & the explanation.. Thank you so much !..