G-DRAGON - POWER (Official Video) - REACTION

[@anthonytoo]

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[@GUILLANBALONGA]

He just released his official performance video pls react

[@guillanbalonga833]

Pls react his performance video he just posted it

[@oceanminded0134]

GD could scream for 3 minutes straight, and I still would love it. 😂

[@mi6988]

LOL😂😂😂

[@sweetnessesj]

Me too hahahahaha

[@yuuiharui1478]

Same

[@terrytraquina1648]

😂😂😂😂Same here

[@rainbow-n2j]

You fool 😅 me too 😂

[@avocadoetarts]

the double meanings in the lyrics man GD is a pure genius!! kmedia and everyone tried to drag him down so many times but none succeeded. the wordplays in the lyrics can be interpreted in so many ways because it also reference to a lot of things. but here are some observations from X that i've also read about the lyrics: 1. Übermensch is a german word that describes a concept from philosophy that means a human that has outgrown himself or herself, that is no longer burdened by the sorrows of ordinary people. (like okay professor GD) 2. on the show YOO QUIZ, GD mentioned how him always being in the studio felt like he was on the TRUMAN SHOW. the POWER mv references this starting entering the studio GD has been confined in and ending with him freeing himself, just like the character in the movie 3. GD laughing at the end of his 4hr investigation (he laughed because they keep trying to accused him but because he got receipts and tested negative already a few times, it really was just a waste of time) then right after that investigation he donated millions to fight drug abuse 4. G-Dragon born on August 18, 1988, made a comeback after 88 months on the year of the dragon. This song was released at 18:00. Then if you noticed the metro map in the mv; there are 8 song titles written including power so i think the album will also have 8 songs in it. 5. in the newsroom table there is an eyeglass and it looks the same as the one he wore on the day of the investigation. HIS MIND IS JUST GENIUS!! KING OF KPOP INDEED!!

[@davidpham455]

One more thing, his sound at the beginning from the left to right if you play on headphones loud enough. Then the song starts making you want to adjust the headphones. He means listen to yourself before listening to the song. Like it or not. It’s yours.

[@pisominusone]

Did you know he waited 88 months after his last release? HAHAHAH

[@vw2905]

So happy he’s back doing music again. In a recent tv appearance GD said that in the last 7 years that he was away he came to understand the power of media… this song is a quiet diss to media, trolls knetz and haters

[@angelf722]

you're right about the translation not fully making sense because there is a lot of wordplay like A LOT of korean words that sound like english or have a different meaning in korea, he's a freaking genius, but after watching Andy and Jas's reaction video where they explained the meaning, i get it now, he's basically talking down to media that tried to bring him down

[@Casper745]

G Dragon literally just so talented and I'm really liking the song and music video it looks very fun and entertaining

[@anthonytoo]

Glad you're vibin Casper!

[@umairshaikh4204]

'Limited Edition of the second generation' true words have never been spoken. Dissed all of the haters and the medias who tried to defame him. The King is truly back

[@DS-fn8ef]

It's a pre-release. The probable track list is in the music video, where there's a metro chart inside the tube set. Probably a 8 track album

[@zzzety]

man I still remember your video reviewing his fits can't believe I'm watching your reaction to his actual comeback!

[@anthonytoo]

That was one of my favorite videos ever

[@estherviplubin9077]

Man I’ve been so happy this month! His wordplay is always so smart. The translations do it no justice. I’m so happy seeing GD back

[@jacobbrandao2024]

The donating money part is about how he started a charity org after the scandal accusations to help people with drug abuse

[@mirantilin]

Not sure if you are aware of what happened to him last year. A club owner or someone was caught selling drugs and she told the police a couple names including GD. Media and Netizens were furious and going after him since he had the weed scandal 13 years ago. That was like the biggest news though the police didn’t have any evidence and everyone already assumed he did it. People questioned the way he talks and the way he walks. His name was tarnished so he showed up to the police station to do the all the drug tests to prove he’s innocent. And of course he didn’t do any drug and tested negative

[@anthonytoo]

Yeah now that you mention it, I do remember that!

[@aroundtheworldwithzyn]

Its actually exact same month too last year october

[@iamzee-ln6rw]

per genius website, this is a single and will be included in his upcoming album temp called GD2024* (has 8 tracks in total) 😊 88 months of waiting and he is finally coming back, this year of the dragon. GD, KWON JIYONG, king GD is back with more soon 🔥🔥🐉💕

[@귀염둥이사과]

The beginning sounds reminded me of One of a Kind and made me sooo nostalgic😭😭😭 his sound is so distinct even after 7 yearsssss

[@peachymiimi]

i'm so glad he's back. this is so catchy and he looks so cute. 😭

[@nirvana-child]

Power abuse questioned tolerance natural disasters unavoidable circumstances. My interpretation: people abused their power during his scandal. They could have just kept quiet but ran with the tabloids because they had that power. The questioned tolerance to me is like he tolerated so much being said about him and just focused on proving himself innocent so much its like how could he do it? The natural diasters unavoidable circumstances i feel like could be seen as him coming back like a natural disaster. You can't do anything to stop a natural disaster. Hes back and cant nobody stop him. Its unavoidable. GD is the king of idols. Hes been my number one idol since i discovered kpop as a teen. ❤ But music can be interpreted in many ways and idk how the meaning behind his decision in those lyrics.

[@thesizzler2063]

7:41 GD fused english and korean IDK how to explain this but he's doing a double meaning here Big is in Korean but it sounded english so if you connect it it sounded bigbang. An example from their song 'Fxxck it' lyrics went "Era moreugetda Girl, I wanna get down" sounds the same but different meaning

[@anthonytoo]

yeah, that's what i assumed!

[@Rosesareblack99]

"....in case u forgot..but u didn't cuz i still see me in all of you" ✨✨✨✨

[@chelseypm]

(mir) & (narsha) are two 2nd gen kpop idols, mir is from mblaq & narsha is from brown eyed girls. not sure what they have to do with that specific part of the song lol but shout out to 2nd gen! edit: just looked at some other translations and it seems like "mir" also means dragon in pure korean & "narsha" is in reference to the kdrama six flying dragons. i still think it's probably a double where he was also shouting out 2nd gen idols, since he had the "limited edition second generation" line before that.

[@anthonytoo]

That makes sense! What is pure Korean ?

[@chelseypm]

​@@anthonytoo native korean words, words that aren't loanwords or derived from other languages. the typically used word for dragon is 용 (yong), which is from traditional chinese & 미르 (mir) is the native/pure korean word for dragon. it's like the pure korean 닭 (dalk) for chicken verses the english loanword 치킨 (chikin). also why did you give up on your korean lessons? 😞

[@AuliaAnastasia]

GD is baackkkkkk!!!! Let's party VIPs!!!!!

[@uboskungubos]

king of kpop!! 🎉👑

[@oumim0515]

This song is complicated meaning and full of wordplays such as Power sounds similarly like Pabo in korean means idiots too he was saying the power of media to publish articles both real and fake and it could destroy someone etc. There's a lot of hidden message behind the song and music video.

[@ndaO_8]

The king is back To slap a salty haters and Dissmedia He shakes the kpop world just with one single song Love him always

[@dianamontalvan4571]

My king, I missed him so much!

[@chelseypm]

he's signed in korea to some random company 'galaxy corp' that i don't think anyone knows anything about 😭 & i guess in america he's signed to 'empire' (which the only thing i know about is that they have shaboozey lol).

[@anthonytoo]

Oh okay. I like shaboozey 😂

[@Mary-i5c1m]

EMPIRE are his music distribution company.

[@kwonfusing]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR UR REACTION!!!!

[@lalhruaitluangi1281]

The metro map has the song list for his album!!

[@znzn2599]

He's signed to galaxy corp I guess cos he's working with AI and just being artistic but he has YG to provide him all the helps he needs til now. Same Yg stylist and managers I guess. He's also worked with BABYMONSTER and is seen at YG studio w CL sooooo I guess we got a feat? 👀

[@CoffeeWineMusicDance]

Don't forget to react to the performance video, too!

[@diana-bf5jb]

i literally cried

[@milastuffs]

The lyrics of this song have so much meaning. Thanks for the reaction.

[@Angelwonderlandd]

KING OF KPOP IS BACK ❤️‍🔥 👑 🛐

[@CarolCM8]

The King is finally back!

[@wiinnnn___]

King Of Kpop Is Back ❤️‍🔥👑🛐

[@bluv1286]

He said “King is still poppin'”. 　　 It means “This is the real K-POP”🥶🔥🔥

[@dianasierrapimentel5946]

El rey ha regresado 🎉🎉🎉 que feliz se siente el corazon ❤ 7años pero la rompio con power y drip in genio un artista único 🐲👑👏👍Gracias por la reaccion

[@lyracueto]

it says it's pre-release

[@yinature]

im a bit late so not sure if you will see this but here is a breakdown of the lyrics! 1. Übermensch is a german word and it translates to “a person who seems superhuman, with astounding powers” which makes sense to the song’s name “power” 2. “억까 짤 퍼다 (eokka jjal peoda)” translates to “forcefully criticize and spread memes” 억까 (eokka) is shortened slang for 억지로 까 (eokjiro kka) 억지 (eokji) = force 까 (kka) = slang word for criticize in 2023 gd was accused of illegal dr*g use and was intensely investigated by the police, the charges were dropped and he was cleared from the allegations. he’s referring to the dr*g scandal, where they were forcefully imposing a false narrative on him. 짤 (jjal) = memes while the case was going on, media coverage published by various news channels, youtube channels and social media accounts misled public opinion by using old interviews in which he spoke slowly, suddenly smiled and had unnatural facial expressions, making it seem like he was high or indisposed. these clips became memes and that’s what he is referring to. 3. “샬라샬라하다가 (shalla shalla) shout out” translates to “talking blah blah then shout out” shalla shalla is an onomatopoeia for talking sounds. basically saying they’re yapping. 4. "do not waste your time yeah it’s gotta be me” he’s talking about how he is always the target because of his position in the industry, recognizing that the attacks against him stem from his influence and power. “i’ve got all the receipts” indicates that he possesses the evidence or truth to defend himself and counter the accusations. 5. “애들이 나보고 개꿀이라더”개꿀 (aedeuli nabogo gaekkuliradeo)” is not exactly translatable but a rough translation would be “they said that im easy” "개꿀 (gaekkul)” is a slang term that suggests something is very easy or comfortable. he's indicating that others perceive his life as very easy or effortless no matter how much he is struggling. 6. “댓글, 리플, 관종, 걔들 입틀막고 (daetgeul, ripeul, gwanjong, gaedeul ipteulmakgo)” 댓글 (daetgeul) = comments 리플 (ripeul) = reply 관종 (gwanjong) = attention seekers 입틀막고 (ipteulmakgo) = shut them up he’s saying he’s going to reply to all comments of attention seekers and shut them up, which is what he’s doing right now lol 7. “like a dragon fly, 누울 자리 글로벌 명품 (nuweul jari geullobeol myeongpum)” = like a dragon fly, the spot where i lay is towards invention/new creation” 글 (geul) = text, lyrics, writings. phonetically, it also makes up one-half of the word “global” in the next line, “발명품 (bal myeong pum)” means “invention.” if u put both parts together, gd connected two korean words (glo + bal) to make global. but u can also view it was 명품 (myeongpum) = luxury, so he is saying the place where i lay is a GLOBAL luxury. “dragonfly” in korean is “잠자리 (jamjari)” but jamjari also means “the place where you rest/lay/sleep.” 8. “g to the d, or goat the livin’ legend” g to the d obviously refers to his name gd (gdragon) but it can also mean “g to the d, or Goat the livin’ legenD” the starting and ending letters of the sentence! that’s why he says OR (hes also talking to goats HOW CUTE IS THAT) 9. “king is still poppin', star 'k-다시 (dashi)” dashi means again but it also has the word DASH (-) in it, the reason it’s blank after k- is because he is not only the star of k-pop but of k- anything. 10. “i heard you've got the straight flush, he's forever royal” a straight flush is a poker hand that consists of five cards in a row of the same suit. for example, a hand with the cards Q♥ J♥ 10♥ 9♥ 8♥ is a queen-high straight flush. the royal flush (A♣K♣Q♣J♣T♣) is the best possible straight flush but gets ranked in its own category as the strongest possible hand you can make in a game of poker 11. “i don't give a 쉬잇, 웃다 끝, '돈' 기부 '억' 씨익 (i don’t give a swiit, utda kkeut don gibu eok ssik)” “i don’t give a 쉬잇 (swiit)” = i don’t give a sh*t “웃다 끝 (utda kket)” = laughed and ended, this refers to his answer to the media after being interrogated. a reporter asked him “you were questioned for 4 hours, what are the areas that the police focused on?” and he answered “we just laughed a lot before ending it” “돈 기부 억 씨익 (don gibu eok ssik)”= donating hundreds of millions and then smiling after the dr*g allegations, gd made JUSPEACE foundation, aimed at promoting dr*g prevention and raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse. gd donated 300 million won in honor of his fans, vips. “돈 기부 억 씨익 (don gibu eok ssik)” also sounds like don’t give a sh*t in a korean accent! 12. “권력오남용 묻고, 관용, 천재, 지병, 불가항력 (gwonryeokonamyong mudgo, gwanyong, cheonjae, jibyeong, bulgahangryeok)” means “bury the abuse of power and be tolerant, genius chronic disease, irresistable force” he is saying no matter how much they abuse their power, he will be tolerant but they still can’t defeat him because he has an incurable disease of being a “genius”, comfirmed by the next lyrics where he says “way too strong i’ve got that power” mireushya = mireu means dragon in korean, mireushya is not modern korean but in a very old and traditional korean, he is saying "im the dragon" the line before that, he says NEWS asia, this isn't news as in news channel but North East West South! so he is saying all over asia im the dragon! 13. “일당백‘지뢰밭’ 본업이 bang (ildangbaek jirwebat boneobi bang)” = “one against a hundred, my main job bang” “본업이 (boneobi)” = main job but also phonetically resembles the english phrase “born to be” this dual meaning implies that his primary work exists within the challenging industry of kpop, likened to a ‘minefield’ where he stands against numerous idols and singers. ultimately, this statement conveys that he is destined to make a significant impact. the way gd raps this, sounds like he says “born to big bang” essentially, he is “born to be” a member of big bang. 14. “nothin’ you ain’t know, but a g thang” reference to dr.dre and snoop dogg’s “nuthin’ but a g thang” this song defined the west coast hip-hop’s golden era. in gds song “g” also stands for gdragon, he’s aligning himself with hip-hop legends, but flipping the ‘g’ to mean himself, subtly claiming his own iconic status in the industry. 15. “동서남북 asia 미르시여 (dongseonambuk asia mireusiyeo)” in the official lyrics this translates to “news asia” but news here stands for North East West South which are the directions he listed in korean. “미르 (mireu)” means dragon in korean so he is saying, all of asia, im the dragon. he’s saying this in very old and traditional korean for some reason lol. “europe to australia 나르샤 (europe to australia nareushya)” nareushya means to fly (again in very old korean) because what to dragons do? fly. he’s flying all around the world. 16. “started from the bottom now 아리랑 (arirang)” arirang is a traditional korean folk song, he is saying he’s korean and he’s representing korea. gd has influence in the west too, but this line also signifies how he is not trying to make kpop western but rather trying to bring korea all over the world. 17. "88 날아” 8 8 is pal pal, which is onomatopoeia for a birds wings flapping in korean. 날아 (nara) means to fly, which adds on to the wings flapping. 18. he whole mv is a “set up” it’s basically a set where he walks through, at the end he exits from this door. this refers to how he he doesn’t just wants to be an entertainment for everybody to watch and judge, he wants to be free. he exists the set to choose his own destiny / path. also, you see so many 8's on the mv and the lyrics, there are a few reasons for this : - the song is 2 minutes and 24 seconds (2+2+4 = 8) - 8 songs in the album - born on 18.08.88 - it's been 88 months since his last solo song released (7 years ago) SOME TIMESTAMPS : 03:09 = the glasses on the table and the jacket the news reporter is wearing is the same exact fit gd wore when he was getting investigated for the dr*g use. that’s why it’s in a news room. when he wore those glasses, despite the situation, the glasses were sold out everywhere so he is saying no matter what, he got the “power” to sell them out. 02:10 = the mini car is a reference to his song "crayon" where he was also on a mini car! 02:21 = in the background, the room closed off with caution tapes is the dr*g investigation room and that’s why its blocked off, he’s saying he doesn’t need to be there, shutting it forever. 01:21 = the people with the red hoods at the door are a reference to his song "coup d'etat" as in the poster for it he was also wearing a red hood. 01:15 = the image of two people staring at each other represents gdragon looking at himself, it’s more of a “what you see is what you get” line, he’s saying he’s 100% real, not a fake everything gd writes has a meaning / purpose, this is why he's called the king of kpop! hope that was clear and thank you so much for reacting to him

[@arjo5513]

["Laughing End 'Money' Donating 'millions' Grin"] is my favorite lyric from this song: "Laughing End" = When G-Dragon came out to the media after the four-hour police investigation for drug abuse, they asked him how it went to which he jokingly and confidently replied 'I laughed in the end'. "'Money' donating 'Millions'" = After the results came out negative for G-Dragon's drug tests, he donated millions of Won to an anti-drug organisation. And then with "Grin", GD laughs in the end. (itsANDYandJAS broke the lyrics down in their reaction, a lot of wordplays and expressions that only make sense if you speak Korean, as usual with GD).

[@sweetnessesj]

Loooove your enthusiasm!

[@kkukkumimi]

I loved him dancing and vibing in the train set. Missed his fun facial expressions and lyricism

[@a_mystical_potato4325]

0:06 bro looks awesome for just having woken up in the past 10 minutes, drop the skin care routine dawg🙏

[@abinkassim94]

I'm really glad that he came back when I'm still alive. it's been a while 👑🐉

[@JohnDominicMagsanay-lp9rn]

THE OG,THE KING,THE LEAVING LEGEND AND THE GOAT OF KPOP IS BACK❤👑🔥👌🏼😎!.

[@louzagmi5075]

Dont you forget GD also diss ppl with Baby monster song DRIP since bro write the lyrics

[@literacy6399]

Nice reaction thankyou❤

[@hades8831]

He is signed under Galaxy Corporation, not really an entertainment company but as they said it, GD is too creative to stay in a regular company, maybe they got him with that😂I trust his choice and even if it wasn't music, he was at least active in different stuff, he is even a visiting professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology😂 Also, this it's a pre release for his album, can't wait for more.

[@TheUnknown3399]

I wonder if the K-again line is a Kendrick reference bc it’s pronounced K-Dashi (in Korean)

[@Mary-i5c1m]

Might be, but I also read it meant k- anything as in kpop king k-fashionista anything korean. Or maybe just 'Korean' He is very patriotic.

[@sahikun]

right?? i also thought we’ll only get a single but he actually released a music video lmao

[@diegosixsixsix8774]

GD = Genious , facts.

[@josiahjones7066]

Gd 👑🐉

[@kpopstand6608]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@xexe9975]

We need album gd asap , like dead ass

[@louzagmi5075]

His lyric has double meaning i was like GODDAMMIT HIS SON FUCKIN NICEE every word and every thing about it has a fuckin meaninggggg Also he could choose any big lebel in America but bro choose EMPIRE own of Palestine guy. Bro is literally KING OF KPOP ❤

[@Mary-i5c1m]

Empire is a USA company and is big. Has interests nit h just in USA, but also around the world. Just moving into the Asian market which makes it a good match for both GD and them. The CEO is a palestinian american raised in California. He reports to the board of directors. The company is owned by numerous shareholders - none of which have anywhere near a majority shareholding (i.e. 51%)

[@Justarandomperson-k7n]

Please react fxxk it bigbang

[@anthonytoo]

I've been heard that track lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamwhJWDadKqrrs&pp=ygUSYW50aG9ueXRvbyBiaWdiYW5n

[@JBeechem]

GD❤❤

[@lyyang6772]

Power Abuse questioned Tolerance = Seung Ri scandal... just sayin..

[@МилаМиронова-к3в]

The MV is about the way reality can be faked and lies spread. Lyrics look made up because they dont translate well from korean. Koreans made entire videos to explain because each word has more than one meaning. The U he is wearing is a reference to the philosophy of Nietzsche on what makes a superior man. He auctioned colection items, limited edition shoes, art on his friend Pharrell Williams site Joopiter. He made milions and donate it to his foundation that helps people who got addicted to drugs

[@DavidWilliams-jr5je]

🔥🔥🔥🔥