G-DRAGON’s Grand Return at Marina Bay
On October 3, G-DRAGON stole the spotlight in Singapore as a headliner at the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, marking his major comeback performance in the city after nearly eight years. Held at the iconic Padang Grandstand at Marina Bay Street Circuit, the show drew a jaw-dropping 65,000 attendees—the largest crowd in the F1 event’s history.
Sharing the Stage with Elton John? No Big Deal
Well okay, it’s kind of a big deal. The Singapore Grand Prix isn’t just about fast cars—it’s also one of Asia’s most glamorous music-and-sport fusion events. This year, G-DRAGON joined none other than Sir Elton John as a top billing act. Talk about a legendary combo.
First Singapore Performance Since 2017
The last time the BIGBANG leader performed in the Lion City was during his “ACT III, M.O.T.T.E” world tour, which wrapped in 2017. Fans weren’t about to forget that. As soon as the news of his set dropped, social media exploded—by the time he hit the stage, the energy in the crowd was volcanic.
Setlist That Spanned Eras
Opening in near darkness, G-DRAGON received a hero’s welcome, with fans yelling, “Kwon Jiyong!” (his real name) at full volume. He then launched into a high-octane set featuring tracks like “POWER,” “HOME SWEET HOME,” and “TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)”. Longtime fans were also treated to iconic bangers such as “CRAYON,” “ONE OF A KIND,” and “MichiGO”—which literally means “go crazy” in Korean slang.
Fashion, Per Usual, Was Next Level
The stage wasn’t the only thing lit up. GD rocked three outfit changes, each more dazzling than the last. First, he channeled racing-core with a custom leather and patchwork jacket adorned with the “Übermensch” logo. Next, he threw on a crimson red suit that looked like it strolled straight out of a haute couture fever dream. Finally, he closed in a stylish ensemble with checkerboard accents—a cheeky nod to the F1 finish line.
Fans Left Speechless (But Not Tweetless)
Post-show, local fans flooded social platforms with love: “Unforgettable and emotional,” wrote one. Another posted, “Getting to see him that close was a once-in-a-lifetime moment.” G-DRAGON more than delivered, reminding everyone why he’s still the King of K-pop cool.
Übermensch Tour Takes On the World
The Singapore comeback was just one stop on his sprawling “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]”, which spans cities from Seoul to Sydney and Jakarta to Paris. Next up: Osaka in October, Taipei and Hanoi in November, and back to Seoul this December.
Bonus: A Little GD at the Airport
If you’re swinging by Singapore’s Changi Airport, don’t miss the pop-up “G-DRAGON Media Exhibition: Übermensch” at the Changi Experience Studio. It’s part high-tech art show, part immersive fan playground—a slice of GD’s creative chaos brought to life.
The Takeaway
G-DRAGON didn’t just perform—he rebooted his throne, reconnected with international fans, and shook the F1 stage to its core. If this is just the warm-up for the Übermensch era… we’re not ready. Are you?
