(Xports News Reporter Kim Yu-jin) Singer G-Dragon appeared on the radio for the first time in 12 years and communicated with listeners, telling honest stories about song writing and his career as a singer.
G-Dragon appeared on MBC FM4U’s ‘Kim Eana’s Starry Night’, which aired on the 18th.
G-Dragon released his first new solo song in 7 years, ‘POWER’, on the 31st of last month.
On this day, DJ Kim Eana said to G-Dragon, who appeared on the radio for the first time in 12 years, “You went to ‘Starry Night’ in 2012. I met G-Dragon in private and I was really nervous. After the situation was ripe, I groveled and said, “I asked him to appear on ‘Starry Night,’ and he willingly agreed to appear,” he said, expressing his gratitude.
In his thoughts on his comeback after 7 years, G-Dragon said, “My head and heart are the same, but there were so many different feelings from before. Originally, when I saw the choreography, I would imitate it and learn it quickly, but this time, when I tried it again after learning it, I felt like I couldn’t follow it well. I was like, ‘Why can’t I get fit?’ “I thought about it,” he said, talking about the passage of time.
He said that it took a longer time to write the lyrics for ‘POWER’ than before, saying, “It wasn’t written all at once. The melody came out rather quickly to match the mood of the song, but maybe because the flow is unique, I had to add meaning or message while matching the lyrics, so it took longer than I thought.” He said.
He also told the story of his attempt at video editing himself.
G-Dragon laughed and said, “It’s not something to brag about, but the response wasn’t bad so I was worried. It’s my first time editing a video. I’m really serious about adding effects to SNS. I put my heart and soul into it.”
He continued, “But (posting on social media) is something I do as a personal hobby when I’m bored because it disappears quickly, but this time, seeing various versions of the clip on platforms other than videos, I tried it anyway for the first time. I’m not good at using machines, but I’m a real hand. “I tried maid editing,” he said.
Kim Ea-na mentioned G-Dragon’s early days when he debuted at the age of 19 and praised him for focusing on songwriting from a young age.
In response, G-Dragon said, “I didn’t do it because I was told to do it at that time. I had to work on a song to continue my activities or whatever else I did, so I was already doing it without anyone telling me. I think it can be seen as the company giving priority directions. “While working on the album, we did not consider which song would be the title song and which song would be the included song,” he explained.
He also said, “There was a time when I recorded a single sentence of lyrics for several days. These days, I tend to do it for a while and look at the overall picture.”
When asked by listeners, “Which do you pursue between perfection and completeness when working?” he responded, “I think the reference point is relative. If you pursue perfection, you won’t be able to complete it, and in order for it to be complete, you have to think it’s perfect by my standards, at least within myself. “I think it’s possible,” he said.
He also added about his usual work style, “I don’t say ‘I’m going to work today’ like on a schedule. I think I just keep working.”
‘Starry Night’ airs every Monday to Sunday at 10 PM.
Photo = Xports News DB, MBC visible radio broadcast screen
Reporter Yujin Kim slowlife@xportsnews.com
Insights into his songwriting journey. It definitely enriched my perception of him, showing a side of him that isn’t always visible through his music and performances.
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I am excited to present an exclusive interview with two guests discussing the recent news about singer G-Dragon’s appearance on a radio show and his thoughts on his career as a songwriter and artist. Our guests for this interview are:
**Guest 1:** A renowned music critic with years of experience in the industry, Jae-hyun Lee has written for numerous music publications and has a deep understanding of the K-pop scene. He often provides commentary on various artists and their works.
**Guest 2:** Seo-yeon Kim is a K-pop fan and a student majoring in music at Seoul National University. She is an active member of online fan communities and closely follows the latest developments in the K-pop industry.
**Interviewer:** Firstly, let’s discuss G-Dragon’s recent appearance on MBC FM4U’s ‘Kim Eana’s Starry Night’. Jae-hyun, as a music critic, how significant do you think it is for artists like G-Dragon to engage with their fans through radio shows?
**Guest 1:** I believe it’s crucial for artists like G-Dragon to interact with their fans through various platforms. Radio shows provide an intimate setting where artists can share their thoughts and stories, which fans often find comforting and relatable. It also humanizes them and allows listeners a glimpse into their personality outside of their public personas. It’s particularly meaningful for established artists like G-Dragon, who have a large and dedicated following, to connect with them on a more personal level.
**Interviewer:** Seo-yeon, as a fan, what was your reaction to G-Dragon’s first radio appearance in 12 years? Did you find it satisfying, and did it add anything new to your perception of him as an artist?
**Guest 2:** As a huge G-Dragon fan, I was thrilled to hear him on the radio again. His candidness about his struggles with keeping up with the choreography and his video editing skills made him seem more approachable and down-to-earth. It’s always interesting to hear about an artist’s creative process, and I appreciated his