After seeing YG Entertainment's quarterly report, people raised suspicions that BIGBANG G-Dragon already left the company. As a response, YG released its official statement.
BIGBANG G-Dragon 'Omitted' from YG's Quarterly Report – Did He Leave Company?
In online communities and SNS, K-pop fans, especially VIPs (BIGBANG fandom), expressed curiosity whether BIGBANG G-Dragon has also left YG Entertainment following this "proof."
In particular, Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System (DART), an electronic disclosure system, uploaded YG Entertainment's quarterly report on May 15. This report shows a table of the current status of artists signed under the company, including idols and actors, until March 31.
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However, looking at the "Quarter Report (2023.03)" posted by the company, G-Dragon, the only BIGBANG member remaining in YG Entertainment, was not listed in the report.
As a result, suspicions have been immediately raised among fans and web users that G-Dragon already left the company and didn't renew his contract with them anymore.
YG Entertainment Releases Official Position Regarding GD's 'Removal' in Quarter Report
After the rumor circulated, YG Entertainment on June 6 confirmed the news.
An official from YG Entertainment told CBS No Cut News:
"BIGBANG G-Dragon's exclusive contract with YG Entertainment has expired, and we are cooperating through a separate contract for other activities such as advertising."
YG's official continued:
"We will discuss additional contracts when his music activities resume and the company will spare no effort in supporting him."
Regarding this, TV Report initially reported:
"YG Entertainment and G-Dragon are currently coordinating the renewal schedule."
Meanwhile, after T.O.P officially announced that he has left BIGBANG, leader G-Dragon's move is also drawing attention.
Originally, G-Dragon announced his desire to continue being more active this year, hinting at his solo comeback.
On January 1 of this year, he particularly said in a video on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel:
"I will take this opportunity to prepare for this year's album and visit you with various activities."
However, about six months have passed but GD's solo album and comeback are still "uncertain."
VIPs are also curious on what will happen to the group. T.O.P left, leaving BIGBANG with only three members: GD, Taeyang, and Daesung.
While the trio showed unrelenting closeness on various occasions, such as during Se7en and Lee Da Hae's wedding, fans are unsure if they will continue promoting as a whole given that Daesung and Taeyang announced their full-fledged activities as soloists under new respective companies.
BIGBANG, which debuted on August 19, 2006, will mark its 18th anniversary this year. Unfortunately, it seems like fans won't be able to see a full reunion.
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