Recently, male singer G-Dragon (Big Bang) posted a behind-the-scenes video for the 2025 MAMA event. The video records the entire process of preparing for the solo stage, to the thoughts after the performance at the awards ceremony held in Hong Kong (China).
Ahead of the ceremony, G-Dragon said that his mindset this time was completely different from his previous appearances: "In previous years, I had members by my side, so I felt more secure. This year is different, not excitement, but pressure. I kept thinking: I have to do my part.
He also revealed that he only slept 1 hour before the event, but the lack of sleep was due to personal circumstances, not due to outside schedules.
While preparing for the stage, G-Dragon learned about a serious fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong (China). This news had a strong impact and forced him to rethink the planned performance.
At that time, the problem was no longer whether the performance was good or bad. I wondered if performing at that time was appropriate, the male singer said.
Initially, G-Dragon planned to perform live songs like Drama and Heartbreaker, but in the end he changed the song list and added Untitled. He also brought to the stage the image of chrysanthemums - his familiar symbol - and explained that white flowers have a commemorative meaning.
However, the male singer expressed regret that some iconic details were used on stage earlier than originally planned.
After the performance, G-Dragon frankly criticized himself: This is the situation I am most afraid of. Doing well is considered an equity, but if I can't achieve that, I can't accept it."
He added: "I was out of breath from the start. No one had time to warm up, and things started too suddenly. Until the day before the awards ceremony, there were still many things to choose from - just performing one song, attending the ceremony, or even not performing. What happened is an imperfect mark that I have to overcome.
Despite admitting a minor sound problem, the singer stressed that there were no serious technical problems: There were no major problems. But nothing is really smooth. That is the problem. I have to make up for this.
G-Dragon's stage at the 2025 MAMA awards ceremony, held on November 29, sparked much controversy after being broadcast live.
Some audiences believe that the male singer sang live weakly and depended heavily on pre-recorded background music, making his performance considered incomplete.
But the behind-the-scenes video shows that G-Dragon's stage was significantly changed at the last minute due to unexpected situations.
Instead of avoiding criticism, G-Dragon considers this result a personal responsibility, thereby strengthening his long-standing image as an artist who always sets very high standards for himself.
