In June, YG Entertainment confirmed that the exclusive contract of G-DRAGON with their agency has ended. Since then, fans have been keenly anticipating his next moves.
On Saturday, September 30, G-DRAGON posted a series of photos on his personal Instagram account. One photo specifically prompted fans to speculate on his career developments.
Said photo showed an electronic display put up by Warner Music Records that read: “Welcome G-Dragon.” This led fans to speculate that the rapper has likely signed with the label.
#GDRAGON join Warner Music Records! pic.twitter.com/1QLPn7BglF
— KLIFE (@8KLIFE) September 27, 2023
Prior to the photos’ release, foreign media reported that the singer visited the Warner Music Records office in Los Angeles, California. For those who don’t know, Warner Music is one of the top three music labels in the global music industry alongside Universal Music and Sony Music.
With GD’s speculated leap in his career, fans, especially BIGBANG’s fandom VIPs, are thrilled for his return. Earlier this year, the “Crooked” singer announced that he has plans to return with a solo album.
Fans’ thoughts about the next move of G-Dragon
Although there are no official confirmations yet, fans have already brought their sentiments to social media.
Upon seeing the update, VIPs could not hide their excitement for the singer. “If it’s true that G-Dragon signed with Warner, Congratulations! Hopefully we will get music soon,” one wrote.
If is true that #BIGBANG #GDRAGON signed with Warner, Congratulation ! Hopefully we will get some music soon.
But I still think we may have to wait for a confirmation. A lot of other korean artist have a korean and international agency. +— #15YearsWithSHINee (I'm just a fan!!) (@drkpop1989) October 1, 2023
"Warner Records welcomes G-DRAGON"
What are you cooking, Ji? 👀
Music comeback soon? 🙏#GDRAGON #KwonJiyong #지드래곤 #권지용 @IBGDRGN pic.twitter.com/Anv10vAu53— 🆔메추리빈🐝👀 (@tttoptier131kon) September 27, 2023
Other fans, meanwhile, remain skeptical and believe that his visit at Warner Music is only for US promotions.
it's for US promotion etc,there is still need to a korean agency or he gonna go independant on that.But he still has his shares in YGpkus and maybe the core YG who know.i kinda see Him-warner-YG type if agreement🤔we will see..#GDRAGON
— Mikassa13@ (@Mikassa131) September 27, 2023
G-DRAGON’s journey with BIGBANG and YG
Known as one of the leading K-Pop artists, G-DRAGON has spent 23 years with YG Entertainment. From BIGBANG’s debut in 2006, the singer has been with the agency since he was 19 years old.
Composed of members G-DRAGON, T.O.P., Taeyang, Daesung and former member Seungri, BIGBANG has been established as one of the leading K-pop groups from the second generation. The act released numerous hits including “BANG BANG BANG”, “Still Life”, “LOSER”, and a lot more throughout their career.
Undoubtedly, the group’s leader GD has led BIGBANG to be one of the most influential K-Pop groups in history.
Sadly, BIGBANG went on an indefinite hiatus in 2018, releasing the song “Flower Road.” Said song served as a farewell song while the members completed their mandatory military service.
In 2019, the youngest member Seungri departed from the group after being embroiled in the infamous Burning Sun scandal.
In 2022, T.O.P. also decided to not renew his contract with the agency, and announced that he would no longer participate in the group. Meanwhile, Taeyang transferred to THEBLACKLABEL, which is a subsidiary of YG Entertainment.
Regardless of whether there’s official confirmation yet or not, fans are already looking forward to G-DRAGON’s comeback as a solo artist.
Featured image: G-Dragon in a concept photo for BIGBANG’s 2015 ‘MADE’ in Seoul DVD. Credit: Facebook/BIGBANG
