G-Dragon stood at the center of the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong, taking home four of the night’s key trophies. Best Dance Performance Male Solo, Fans’ Choice Male Top 10, Best Male Artist, and the prestigious Artist of the Year Daesang. It marked one of his most defining award show appearances in recent years.
The first time he walked on stage that evening was to accept Best Male Artist. His greeting to the crowd felt warm and familiar, sharing how glad he was to meet fans again for Part 2 of the ceremony. He thanked his members, his family, and the team supporting him backstage, adding that receiving this award made him think of the people who have stood by him throughout his career.
He ended with a lighthearted comment, saying he hoped that someday he would have the chance to present an award to actor Lee Soo Hyuk.
The night reached its peak with the presentation of the Artist of the Year Daesang. The trophy was handed to G-Dragon by Hong Kong legend Chow Yun Fat, who earlier delivered a deeply emotional moment of remembrance for the victims of the Tai Po fire. Standing before the audience with the award in hand, G-Dragon said,
“It is an honor to receive this award from my eternal icon,” expressing sincere gratitude and excitement at the recognition.
He also surprised fans by hinting at what lies ahead. With 2026 marking BIGBANG’s twentieth anniversary, he shared that he hoped next year would not be a lonely one, implying that the group is preparing for a comeback. The statement instantly became one of the most talked about moments of the night.
With four major awards and a Daesang closing his evening, G-Dragon’s presence at MAMA 2025 reinforced his impact on the industry while setting the stage for a new chapter that fans have been waiting for.
