G-DRAGON secured a major victory at the 2025 MAMA Awards, winning both Best Dance Performance Male Solo and Best Male Artist. The BIGBANG leader earned his first award for “TOO BAD,” his collaborative track with Anderson .Paak, triumphing over fellow nominees including j-hope, Kai, Key, and Mark. He later returned to the stage to claim the prestigious Best Male Artist award, placing ahead of artists like Baekhyun, j-hope, and Jin. The wins sparked immediate celebrations across social media platforms, with fans honoring the artist’s enduring influence and legacy.
G-DRAGON’s Award-Winning Night
The second chapter of the 2025 Mnet Asian Music Awards took place on November 29 at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park. G-DRAGON’s win for Best Dance Performance Male Solo was determined by a combination of music streams, sales figures, and evaluations from the award show’s judges. His song “TOO BAD” stood out in a competitive category featuring some of K-Pop’s most prominent male soloists.
Later in the evening, G-DRAGON was honored as the Best Male Artist of the year. During his acceptance speech, he took a moment to reflect on his team and fellow BIGBANG members. He expressed his gratitude, stating, โI am thankful to receive this award. It reminds me of my fellow members, my family, friends, and I want to dedicate this honor to my team who always stand by me.โ He also shared a light-hearted moment about actor Lee Soo-hyuk, who presented him with the award, noting it was the second time he had received an award from him and that he hoped to return the favor one day.
Fan Reactions to the Victory
News of G-DRAGON’s dual wins spread quickly online, with fans flooding social media with congratulatory messages. Supporters highlighted his lasting impact on the music industry and his powerful stage presence. One fan enthusiastically wrote, โCongratulations to the king of kpop on the win.โ Another supporter commented on his sustained popularity, writing, “I donโt know why some people are upset lol. GD winning is pretty obvious. Man is still popular after twenty years.”
Many fans expressed that the awards were well-deserved. One social media user simply stated, “deserved babyyyyy,” capturing the sentiment of many celebrating followers. Others pointed to his consistent performance across various charts and platforms as proof of his ongoing dominance in the industry. One fan noted, “not surprised when gd leads in album sales, streams from all platforms, digitals and everything.” The excitement was also forward-looking, with one supporter predicting, “And is definitely NOT going to be the last award heโll be bagging tonight ๐โจ congrats, king!”
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MAMA Awards Proceed Amid Hong Kong Tragedy
The 2025 MAMA Awards were held under somber circumstances. Just two days before the ceremony, on November 26, a massive fire broke out at the 32-story Wong Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. The tragic event resulted in significant loss of life and injuries, casting a shadow over the city.
In response, MAMA organizers decided to proceed with the event in a scaled-down format out of respect for the city’s grief. The traditional red carpet was removed, and the ceremony adopted a more subdued atmosphere. Amid these difficult circumstances, G-DRAGON made a substantial personal donation of 2 billion KRW (approximately 1.5 million USD) to the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. He requested that his donation specifically aid the firefighters and emergency responders working at the disaster site.
Through his agency, Galaxy Corporation, G-DRAGON shared a message of support: โI hope that a healing hand will be with all those who lost their homes due to this unexpected disaster, and I sincerely hope for their recovery. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the firefighters and firefighters who are struggling even now, and to everyone working hard at the disaster site and to help recover the damaged areas.โ The Just Peace Foundation, where G-DRAGON serves as honorary chairman, also plans to provide psychological support for the firefighters and disaster response teams.
G-DRAGON’s Current Activities and Tour
The awards come during a busy period for the artist. G-DRAGON is currently on his world tour, Ubermensch, which is scheduled to wrap up with final performances at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome from December 12 to 14, 2025. The tour has showcased his continued artistic evolution and connection with fans worldwide. His MAMA award-winning song “TOO BAD” has been a standout performance on the setlist, demonstrating the powerful collaboration with Anderson .Paak that resonated so strongly with both judges and audiences this award season.
