To 2025 Melon music awards held at Gocheok Sky Dome on December 20, G-Dragon made headlines for an unexpected moment during his performance.
After receiving the award for best songwriter and being named one of the Melon Millions Top 10 For his first solo album in eight years, G-Dragon expressed heartfelt thanks to his fans around the world. “My world tour ended here just last week. I am grateful to receive such an award so soon and want to share this honor with fans around the world who support Korean artists,” he said.
Then he went on stage to perform”Energy” AND “Home sweet home“, followed by one of his biggest hits, “CrookedAs the crowd cheered, G-Dragon left the main stage and headed towards the artists’ seating area, interacting with fans and other idols.
In a moment that took everyone by surprise, G-Dragon passed the microphone to Zico, who was sitting nearby. Despite the surprise, Zico picked up the song without any problems and continued the performance. In return, G-Dragon wrapped his scarf around Zico’s neck in gratitude.
However, reactions online have been divided. Some netizens commented: “This is my team leader at a company dinner?”, “You can’t just throw the mic mid-live,” AND “Maybe it was a pre-agreed performance.” While some admired the spontaneity and camaraderie, others questioned the professionalism of performing an unannounced live performance.
This moment also reignited discussions about the recent controversy surrounding G-Dragon’s live performances during his world tour, which he briefly addressed during his concert last week. His surprise move Mixed Martial Arts 2025 has sparked a new debate about expectations for live stages and the conduct of artists at high-profile awards ceremonies.
Sources: Daum
