G-Dragon reveals comeback album Übermensch 'took a long time to make'
G-Dragon reflected on the lengthy process for his boundary-pushing album.
G-Dragon's comeback album, Übermensch, "took a long time to make".
The K-pop idol swept the board at The Melon Awards 2025, with his haul including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Solo Artist, and Best Songwriter.
During his acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Saturday (20.12.25), he reflected: “I tried many things for the first time, so the album took a long time to make.
“I titled it ‘Übermensch ’ partly because it sounded strong, but for me, it was more like a personal mantra — a wish to keep pushing beyond myself.”
Übermensch marked the South Korean singer and rapper's first studio effort in more than a decade.
The 37-year-old star - who shot to fame as the leader of the boy band BigBang - made a big bang in 2025 with his follow-up to 2013's Coup d'Etat.
In a statement, G-Dragon - whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong - said of the LP: "Übermensch means 'Beyond-Man,' representing an individual who transcends themselves. This album embodies the idea of presenting a stronger and more resilient version of oneself to the public. I hope this strength resonates with my fans through my music."
