K-Pop pioneer G-Dragon releases his first solo album

K-pop star G-Dragon , one of the pioneers of the genre, returned to the music scene on Tuesday with his first solo album in eleven years, ' Ubermensch ', the singer and rapper's third studio album following his involvement in an alleged case of drug use.

The album comes after the release of the digital single 'Power' last October and according to his representation agency, Galaxy Corporation, this new album is a reflection of the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche , which refers to the ideal individual who transcends conventional values ​​and social limitations.

Through the album , the singer seeks to show a stronger , more resilient side of himself, one that has overcome his own challenges , according to the source.

In addition to the aforementioned 'Power', the album also includes seven other songs , including the title track, ' Too Bad ', and 'Home Sweet Home', these three having already seen the light of day and topped the local release charts at the end of last year.

World tour

G-Dragon will kick off his new solo world tour next March in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, with concerts on March 29 and 30.

In October 2023, the Incheon Metropolitan Police (west of Seoul) opened an investigation into the artist on suspicion that he had consumed narcotics in December 2022, a serious offense in South Korea.

• In 2011, the 36-year-old musician, member of the famous K-Pop band Bigbang , admitted to having smoked marijuana without being aware that it was the drug, so the prosecution finally closed the case.

The members of Bigbang , who rose to success in 2007, had already been embroiled in scandals in the Asian country after Seungri , a former member of the group, was sentenced in 2021 to three years in prison on nine different charges, including embezzlement or acting as a mediator for a prostitution service.

For his part, G-Dragon debuted as the leader of Bigbang in 2006 and began releasing solo works shortly after, becoming one of the biggest names in K-Pop .

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