G-Dragon's Comeback Album Release Plans in Peril — What Went Wrong?

The K-pop community was abuzz with anticipation for G-Dragon's comeback album in November 2023.

However, recent revelations shed light on the unfortunate delay surrounding the release, attributed to unforeseen circumstances.

Insider Disclosure Unveils Comeback Plans

Netizens in China recently shared insights provided by a close friend of KB Lee, shedding light on G-Dragon's comeback plans.

A pupil of KB Lee, a confidant of G-Dragon, divulged details regarding the idol's imminent comeback.
A pupil of KB Lee, a confidant of G-Dragon, divulged details regarding the idol's imminent comeback.
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According to the undisclosed source, the BIGBANG leader had been diligently working at The Black Label studio, finalizing his highly-anticipated album.

Drug Allegations Derail Release Plans

The album, reportedly completed under YG Entertainment, was slated for release in November 2023. However, on October 25, 2023, G-Dragon found himself embroiled in drug allegations, sending shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry.

G-Dragon
G-Dragon
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The false accusations persisted for weeks, causing distress to the renowned artist and ultimately leading to the postponement of the album's release.

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A Timeline of Unfolding Events

Earlier in 2023, G-Dragon and YG Entertainment had teased fans with the G-Division project, signaling his comeback after a five-year hiatus since the EP "Kwon Jiyong."

The new enterprise affirms G-Dragon's return slated for the latter part of 2024.
The new enterprise affirms G-Dragon's return slated for the latter part of 2024.
(Photo : Twitter)

However, following the turmoil caused by the drug allegations, G-Dragon announced his departure from YG, citing a desire for a fresh start at Galaxy Corp.

Resilience Amidst Adversity

Undeterred by the setbacks, G-Dragon diligently resumed work on his album, crafting it from scratch under his new label. Galaxy Corp. recently unveiled the long-term schedule for "Dragon," hinting at a comeback in the latter half of 2024, with considerations for a World Tour.

In recent news, the controversy surrounding G-Dragon's alleged relationship with a rumored trainee from THEBLACKLABEL resurfaced after leaked photos of prospective girl group members emerged.

Moon Seo Yoon, known as Annie Moon, attracted attention due to her affluent family background and close ties with YG Entertainment artists. Dating rumors between G-Dragon and Moon sparked in January 2023 when they were seen together at an event, but both Shinsegae and YG Entertainment swiftly denied the speculation.

Despite YG's usual stance of not confirming or denying such rumors, they explicitly denied this one, effectively putting an end to the dating controversy.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.

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