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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
K-Pop Star G-Dragon Sets North American and European Dates for ‘Übermensch' World Tour
G-Dragon is bringing his anticipated world tour to North America and Europe, marking the K-pop superstar's return to the stage after an eight-year hiatus. The 'Übermensch' tour, promoted globally by Galaxy Corporation with Infinite Prospects Entertainment handling local promotion, will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Newark and Paris this fall. The announcement comes as the Korean leg of the tour sold out instantaneously, with all 60,000 seats gone within seconds of going on sale. More from Variety K-Pop Star Wonho Sets June Comeback With Pre-Release Single, Preps First Full Album and South America Tour K-Pop Group NewJeans to Continue Label Battle Despite Fresh Court Setback Beomhan, Former K-Pop Trainee and TikTok Star, to Host Podcast 'The K-Factor' (EXCLUSIVE) 'G-Dragon promises a multisensory performance that redefines the limits of live artistry, blending music, fashion, digital innovation, and storytelling in a way only he can deliver,' according to tour organizers. The theme centers on personal self-discovery and self-overcoming, with fans promised never-before-heard music, custom stage visuals and exclusive merchandise. The tour kicked off in Seoul and has already made stops in Tokyo, Bulacan, Osaka and Macau. Before heading stateside on Aug. 22, the tour will continue through Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok and Hong Kong. The tour supports G-Dragon's third studio album 'Übermensch,' which debuted at No. 1 across South Korea, Japan and China. The release made him the first K-pop male artist in 2025 to exceed 200 million digital points on South Korea's Circle Chart, marking a career high in commercial reception. Born Kwon Ji-yong, G-Dragon has been a prominent figure in global music since age 13. His influence extends beyond music into high fashion through his brand Peaceminusone, with collaborations including Chanel, Nike and BMW. He recently launched a perfume with Frédéric Malle and established the charity foundation Juspeace to combat drug abuse. As leader of legendary group BigBang, G-Dragon was one of the acts instrumental in catapulting K-pop onto the international stage with hits like 'Fantastic Baby' and 'Bang Bang Bang.' Known to fans as the 'King of K-pop,' his solo career has redefined creative boundaries with albums like 'Heartbreaker' and 'One of a Kind.' He's collaborated with major artists including Missy Elliott, Diplo and Skrillex. The artist recently previewed the tour at Head in The Clouds Festival, where over 36,000 fans got their first glimpse of the production. The North American leg kicks off Aug. 22 at Newark's Prudential Center, followed by a Aug. 31 show at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena. The stateside run concludes Sept. 5 at Los Angeles' Arena. The European portion features a single date on Sept. 20 at Paris La Défense Arena. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
G-DRAGON Announces North American And European Dates of World Tour
G-DRAGON ⓒ GALAXY CORPORATION Global music superstar G-DRAGON is bringing his ÜBERMENSCH experience to North America and Europe! Fresh off his headliner performance at 88rising's Head in the Clouds Festival, G-DRAGON has unveiled the North American and European leg of his World Tour. With Galaxy Corporation as global promoters and Infinite Prospects Entertainment doing local promotion, the Korean cultural trailblazer is bringing his visionary concert experience to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, and Paris. The show has been praised for G-DRAGON's blend of music, fashion, digital innovation, and storytelling in his performances. With the latest tour announcement, there may be several changes to the setlist. According to the press release, following the tour's theme of self-discovery and self-coming, fans can 'expect never-before-heard music, custom stage visuals, and exclusive merchandise.' His latest studio album, ÜBERMENSCH, has been praised by critics and fans, proving his status as the 'King of K-pop.' The album debuted at No. 1 across South Korea, Japan, and China, making him the first K-pop male artist in 2025 to exceed 200 million digital points on South Korea's Circle Chart. The album debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes U.S. Top Albums Chart upon its release. It's not surprising, as the artist has been dominating the domestic and international stage since his debut with the legendary group BIGBANG in 2006. Since then, his solo career has taken off with chart-topping singles, EPs, and albums. He's collaborated with the biggest names in music, including Missy Elliott, Diplo, Skrillex, and Anderson. His influence extends beyond music into high fashion, visual arts, and philanthropy, solidifying his position as one of Asia's most influential artists. The world tour kicked off on March 29 in Seoul, and made stops in Tokyo, Bulacan, Osaka, and Macau. The tour will be heading next to Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Hong Kong, before heading stateside on August 22. It has been eight years since he last toured the U.S. for the Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour. His recent 88rising's Head in the Clouds Festival performance had over 36,000 attendees. Many have been waiting to see him perform, and, like his other concert dates, we can expect these shows to sell out. The G-DRAGON Official Membership Pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 AM local time and run through Thursday, June 26 at 9:59 AM local time. Public on-sale will start on Friday, June 27, at 10 AM local time. Please visit the official ticketing site for more information. Tickets will be available via G-DRAGON North American and European Tour Dates ⓒ GALAXY CORPORATION *All dates and cities below are subject to change.* August 22 – Prudential Center (Newark) August 31 – T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas) September 5 – Arena (Los Angeles) September 20 – Paris La Défense Arena (Paris) For more information on G-DRAGON's tour, click here.
