Singer G-Dragon filled the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan with daisies, having a passionate meeting with over 80,000 audience members.
G-Dragon held his world tour 'Übermensch' at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on the 25th and 26th. Despite having a weekday performance, he once again showcased the dignity of a representative K-pop solo artist by selling out all seats, including restricted view seats, following the Tokyo Dome.
This world tour, held in Osaka after Korea and Tokyo, artistically expressed the philosophical concept of Übermensch by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, implementing a storytelling of three stages of becoming a superhuman that captivated attention. The grand and splendid stage filled with various tech technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and butterfly-shaped lasers, along with a real band sound, enchanted the audience's eyes and ears.
In particular, during the Osaka performance, G-Dragon led a solo performance for over two hours without any guests. Riding the dragon-shaped bike that received the hottest response during the Tokyo Dome concert, he appeared among the audience and sang 'Today (Feat. Kim Jong-wan of Nell)', breathing closer to the audience and turning the venue into a frenzy. Moreover, during the stage of 'TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)', a dance break time unfolded, showcasing a performance that highlighted groove and charm, from gestures of playing the guitar to mime-like dances, eliciting explosive responses.
Along with this, G-Dragon's outfits, as a representative fashionista, also drew attention. A special leather jacket made by world-renowned fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, utilizing G-Dragon's portrait and daisies, particularly reaffirmed his global reputation. Not only did he showcase new outfits at every performance, but he also added details of white roses to the sleeves of the eye-catching red rose jacket, enhancing the visual appeal. Additionally, Japanese contemporary artist and pop artist Takashi Murakami celebrated the performance with a wreath shaped like daisies.
The passionate stage of G-Dragon also moved the fans, who responded in unison. Fans waiting for the encore stage sang Big Bang's 'Heaven', released in 2008, calling out for G-Dragon, while the entire dome was filled with a beautiful field of daisies, making it hard to take their eyes off.
Following the performances in Tokyo, Bulacan, and Osaka, G-Dragon will continue with performances in Macau for three days starting June 7, followed by his third world tour in nine cities across Asia, including Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, as well as two cities in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne. Additional tour dates and locations will be announced later.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
