G-Dragon to Grace 2025 Melon Music Awards Stage After 10-Year Hiatus, Aims to Overcome Recent Live Vocal Controversy

Global music icon G-Dragon is set to return to the stage at the upcoming 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA) on December 20th, marking his first appearance at the prestigious ceremony in a decade. This comes shortly after the conclusion of his world tour 'Übermensch,' with the encore concert held on December 14th at the Gocheok Sky Dome, the very same venue as the awards show.

His last performance at the MMA was in 2015 as part of BIGBANG, where the group swept major awards including 'Artist of the Year,' solidifying their status as K-pop royalty. Fans are buzzing with anticipation for the solo artist's return and what he will bring to the stage.

The upcoming performance is particularly under the spotlight due to recent discussions surrounding his live vocal stability. Following his appearance at the 2025 MAMA Awards, where some netizens pointed out inconsistencies in his live singing, G-Dragon himself acknowledged the criticism on social media, expressing his determination to improve.

Industry insiders suggest that G-Dragon has already made strides in overcoming these challenges, as evidenced by his recent encore concert performances. The combination of his signature flamboyant stage presence, enhanced with spectacular performances and optimized sound systems, reportedly captivated audiences. One music industry official commented, 'Given the feedback from the MAMA Awards, expectations are high for him to redeem himself at the MMA. G-Dragon, and BIGBANG as a whole, have always been at the pinnacle of performance skills in the K-pop scene.'

Netizens are expressing excitement, with comments like "10 years! Really looking forward to it," and "Hope his live vocals are solid this time," and "GD's performances were always the best!"