5 Facts About G-Dragon’s New Song ‘POWER’

The King of K-Pop, G-Dragon, is back after 7 years.

1. It’s His Solo Comeback After 88 Months

The number 8 holds special significance for G-Dragon, who was born on August 18, 1988. After releasing his EP in June 2017, he’s making his return 7 years later, or exactly 88 months since his last release.

2. The “W” in “POWER” Represents the ₩ Symbol (Korean Won)

G-Dragon has often explored the meaning of “one” in his work, as seen in titles like “Peace Minus One” and”One of a Kind.” In this latest release, “W” in “POWER” signifies the Korean Won.

3. Legends In The Music Industry Participated In The Songwriting Process

Theron Thomas (who won the 2024 GRAMMY for Songwriter of the Year), Tommy Brown, Steven Franks, and Teddy participated in the songwriting process.

4. The Music Video Appears To Be An Homage To “The Truman Show” Overall

The music video begins with G-Dragon entering a set. Inside the studio, it appears to capture scenes reminiscent of the set from the recent South Korean talk show ‘You Quiz on the Block,’ as well as moments reflecting his solitude in front of the media due to drug-related allegations. It seems to visually express his feelings from the show, where he mentioned that he felt as if he were in the movie The Truman Show.

5. There is An Album Tracklist Included in the Subway Metro Map

In the metro scene of the music video, there is a tracklist presumed to be from G-Dragon’s upcoming album. According to the list, his upcoming album will have a total of eight tracks, with “Power” being the fourth track.

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