Fans React to G-DRAGON’s New Picture with IU: “This is Such an Iconic Pairing”

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, G-DRAGON made a special appearance at IU’s closing concert of her HEREH World Tour, held at the iconic Seoul World Cup Stadium. IU kicked off her solo world tour following the successful release of her sixth EP, The Winning, in March 2024.

Numerous celebrities were present at the concert on September 21, including TXT’s Soobin, Beomgyu, Stray Kids’ Seungmin, and RIIZE’s Anton, among others. One of the standout attendees was G-DRAGON, the acclaimed South Korean soloist and BIGBANG rapper. His attendance not only showcased his support for IU but he also shared a moment with her on his Instagram story.

When the photo of G-DRAGON and IU surfaced online, fans instantly reacted with excitement. Many deemed the duo an iconic pairing and expressed their delight at seeing them together. Here are a few reactions from fans regarding G-DRAGON, known by his birth name Kwon Ji-young, sharing a snapshot with IU on his Instagram story:

“This is such an iconic pairing! G-DRAGON and IU together is a dream. Can’t wait to see what they’re cooking up.”

“King and Queen of K-pop… no, of the Korean music industry,”shared a fan on X.

“Please, another GD x IU collab would heal me,”added a user on X.

“The ultimate dream team. What are these two cooking up for us in 2024?”stated another user on X.

Many netizens expressed their joy at seeing this iconic artist duo back together.

“G-DRAGON WENT TO IU’S CONCERT OH LORDDDD MY PALETTE DUO,”wrote a fan on X.

“We need a collab from them again ASAP,”stated another user on X.

“The King and Queen of K-pop in one pic, bow down b*tches,”commented a fan on X.

“Love to see GD enjoying his best friend’s concert; they’re too adorable,”added another netizen.

All You Need to Know About K-Pop Icons G-DRAGON and IU

G-DRAGON, also known as Kwon Ji-young, is a 36-year-old South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, often referred to as the King of K-Pop. He has been associated with YG Entertainment since his debut in 2006 but made headlines by leaving the agency in September 2023. He now operates under Galaxy Corporation for his solo endeavors.

Meanwhile, IU, known as Lee Ji-eun, is a 31-year-old South Korean singer and actress, who debuted under LOEN Entertainment in 2007. She began her career as a teenage singer with her first EP, Lost and Found, at the age of 15. IU has also gained recognition for her roles in popular K-dramas such as Hotel Del Luna, My Mister, and Moon Lovers.

IU’s sixth EP, The Winning, released in March 2024, marked her return after the 2021 release of Pieces, and her fans celebrated her grand comeback to the music scene. As she wraps up her world tour, there is widespread anticipation for more releases from this talented K-pop soloist.

G-DRAGON and IU have teamed up in the past, most notably in 2017, when they released the beloved track Palette. Fans have since been eagerly awaiting another collaboration. Their recent sighting together at IU’s concert has reignited hopes for future projects.

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