G-Dragon Launches His Solo World Tour, Übermensch, with CL as Special Guest
On March 29, 2025, G-Dragon kicked off his highly anticipated solo world tour, Übermensch, at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. The opening night was made even more memorable by the special appearance of his friend and fellow K-pop star, CL, from the iconic group 2NE1. The duo electrified the audience with their performances of “Ride or Die (R.O.D)” and “Leaders,” much to the delight of enthusiastic fans.
The track “R.O.D”is a collaboration between G-Dragon and Lydia Paek, first released in 2013, while “Leaders”features G-Dragon alongside CL, with Teddy producing the track, which debuted in 2016. Fans were particularly excited to witness G-Dragon and CL share the stage once again, rekindling their partnership after several years. Previously, CL had opened for G-Dragon during his solo tours in 2009, 2013, and 2017, in shows such as Shine A Light, One of A Kind, and ACT III: M.O.T.T.E.
The Excitement of Fans
The audience’s excitement was palpable as they welcomed the two K-pop legends during the *Übermensch 2025* tour opener. Fans took to social media to express their elation. Here are some noteworthy reactions:
“Mother and father of K-pop,”a fan wrote on X.
“The charisma is giving!”said a fan on X.
“MY INTERNET PARENTS. MY KING AND QUEEN, MY LEADERS. MY WeYDRAGON,”added another fan.
“ENTIRE KOREAN MUSIC INDUSTRY COULD NEVER REPLICATE THIS KIND OF DUO EVERRRR AGAIN,”commented a netizen.
Additional comments highlighted the integral impact of both artists on K-pop culture.
“CL is a powerhouse on her own. GD stands unmatched by himself. But together? Their level is untouchable. Unmatched, unparalleled. NEVER in K-pop. A once-in-a-lifetime duo,”stated a fan.
“We don’t thank them enough for birthing the male and female idols in K-pop,”added another user.
“Just two icons killing the stage as usual,”noted a netizen.
“King and queen tbh, K-pop won’t have another duo like them,”commented another user.
G-Dragon’s Recent Solo Endeavors
After taking a seven-year hiatus, G-Dragon made a sensational return to the music scene in October 2024 with the release of his single, “POWER,”which gained immense popularity online. Following this success, he dropped another single titled “HOME SWEET HOME”in November, further igniting anticipation for his full comeback.
In February 2025, G-Dragon announced the launch of his latest solo studio album, Übermensch, comprising eight tracks, with “TOO BAD”and “DRAMA”serving as the lead singles. The album quickly went viral, drawing widespread acclaim from fans and the broader K-pop community.
Tracklist for *Übermensch*:
- HOME SWEET HOME
- POWER
- TOO BAD
- DRAMA
- IBELONGIIU
- TAKE ME
- BONAMANA
- GYRO-DROP
As G-Dragon progresses with the *Übermensch* world tour, he is scheduled to perform in multiple cities, including pivotal stops in Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Macau, Jakarta, and Hong Kong. Below is a comprehensive list of the upcoming tour dates and locations:
2025 Solo World Tour Schedule:
- March 29 and 30: Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea
- May 10 and 11: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
- May 17: Philippine Arena, Bulacan, Philippines
- May 25 and 26: Kyocera Osaka Dome, Osaka, Japan
- June 7 and 8: Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
- July 12 and 13: Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan
- July 19 and 20: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- July 26: Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia
- August 9 and 10: AsiaWorld-Arena, Hong Kong, China
Fans eagerly await the next chapters of G-Dragon’s musical journey, highlighting their enduring passion for one of K-pop’s greatest icons.