On the 20th, Yoshiki, a member of famous Japanese rock band X Japan,published a photo of himself with G-Dragon on Instagram along with the caption “Recording in my studio”.
The Japanese rock star also tagged G-Dragon’s Instagram account, and revealed photos of the two of them engaged in conversation at a music studio. G-Dragon also responded to this post with comments, leaving emoticons like piano keys, an OK hand, and a black heart.
Simultaneously, G-Dragon shared a photo on his own social media account, featuring the back view of himself and Yoshiki. Fans speculate that this could be a signal for G-Dragon’s collaboration with the latter.
Given Yoshiki’s status as a prominent figure in Japanese rock, fans are speculating that G-Dragon might incorporate rock or band sounds into his music, creating a new and evolved sound.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating G-Dragon’s new music for quite a while. The last album released under G-Dragon’s name was “Kwon Ji-yong” in 2017.
Despite releasing new songs before and after his military service under the name of BIGBANG, these tracks didn’t quite capture G-Dragon’s distinctive musical style. Therefore, it has been an extremely long time since “true G-dragon music” last appeared.
During this time, G-Dragon has not been idle. According to reports by TenAsia, G-Dragon recorded new songs for an album after his military discharge, but due to internal circumstances, the actual release has not yet occurred. Despite this, G-Dragon has consistently worked on his music even after these events.
Recently, G-Dragon leaving YG Entertainment and joining Galaxy Corporation (Galaxy) raised some disappointment within the industry. The question arose whether Galaxy, a metaverse AI portal company, could be a strong supporter for G-Dragon as an artist. While G-Dragon possesses songwriting, composing, and producing skills, he has not always worked alone, as collaborating with peers who exchange musical inspirations has led to the creation of high-quality music and performances.
Amidst these developments, questions also arise about G-Dragon’s future direction. Although his appearance at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) with Galaxy’s CEO, Choi Yong-ho, showcased G-Dragon exploring new technology and products, expanding his influence in the IT industry, it seemed disconnected from his role as an artist. This prompted some fans to express their dissatisfaction, emphasizing their desire to see G-Dragon on stage rather than at CES.
With G-Dragon starting a new chapter and announcing a new beginning, it is crucial for him to maintain communication with the public through his main profession and identity. Fans who once cheered for G-Dragon and supported him are eager to see G-Dragon back on stage rather than his appearances at CES.
In the midst of this, the sight of G-Dragon recording in Yoshiki’s studio is enough to excite fans. However, due to G-Dragon’s perfectionist work style, merely relying on such a signal makes it challenging to anticipate his comeback in the music industry.
Source: Daum
