G-Dragon’s New Song Teaser Triggers Mixed Reactions From Koreans

Some think it’s too old-fashioned.

K-Pop superstar G-Dragon recently teased a snippet of his upcoming single “Power” during his appearance on the popular variety show You Quiz on the Block.

The snippet has since gone viral among Korean netizens, becoming one of the most talked about topics on multiple forums and community sites. One post on TheQoo has garnered more than 45,000 views and over 500 comments, with everyone eager to listen.

지드래곤이 돌아왔다..🥹🥹🥹🥹
신곡 <POWER> 30초 미리듣기.. https://t.co/2nBGSvkaaF pic.twitter.com/1Ya5GCUh0X

— 🚬 (@gdragon_pp) October 30, 2024

Fans are clearly anticipating the release and willing it to be as soon as possible. However, Korean netizens don’t seem convinced by the snippet. Some comments praise the teaser, describing the song as quintessentially “G-Dragon” and expressing their delight at the familiar sound. Others, however, feel that the track leans too heavily on G-Dragon’s previous style and label it as too “old-fashioned.”

| TheQoo 

• “If it’s a G-Dragon song, I’ll trust and listen to it.”
• “It’s so G-Dragon-esque, haha I love it so much.”
• “Since I’m unsure, just release it already.”
• “It’s very G-Dragon-like.”
• “It’s beautiful because it’s true to himself… though it’s a bit old-fashioned.”

| TheQoo

• “G-Dragon will probably get on the charts. My saintly fandom and my top-tier tastes don’t work on him.”
• “How old-fashioned… He’s still rocking the same style from 10 years ago.”
• “Is this Bbaeggi…? This has the same self-plagiarism vibe.”
• “I’m looking forward to it.”
• “Just release it already, G-Dragon.”
• “Please, the full version quickly.”
• “If G-Dragon’s song sounds too much like G-Dragon, people will be like ‘Oh, it feels just like the old days’ even if he puts out a different kind of song. Lol, just release the song already.”

Despite the mixed responses, there is a general sense of excitement and anticipation surrounding G-Dragon’s new music. Fans are curious to see how the artist will balance his signature sound with potential creative evolution.

| Yonhap

As the buzz continues to build, it remains to be seen how “Power” will be received by the public upon its official release. G-Dragon’s dedicated fanbase and the artist’s track record of innovative musical offerings suggest the song may have the potential to captivate audiences both in Korea and beyond.

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