G-Dragon Returns with Seven-Year-Long Project “Übermensch”; Accelerates Solo Career After Leaving YG

K-pop legend G-Dragon has made a comeback with a new project reflecting his faith after seven years. His third studio album, “Übermensch,” was released on February 25 and marks his first release since leaving YG Entertainment. Selected for TeenVogue’s feature on “15 Best Non-English Albums of 2025,” the album blends K-pop, pop, and rap genres, embodying a strong musical philosophy as powerful as its title, which draws inspiration from Nietzsche’s philosophy. It serves as evidence of Korean music’s standing on the international music stage, reaffirming the global influence of Korean artists at a time when Latin and K-pop have established themselves as top categories in non-English music. Only 39 songs in the past 70 years have made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 in non-English, with just 8 of those being Korean-language tracks. Given these figures, the international media’s attention to G-Dragon’s new work, as a representative figure of Korean music, is a testament to K-pop’s global impact. “Übermensch,” released independently by G-Dragon after leaving YG Entertainment, is immediately available on all streaming platforms and is being added to global music fans’ playlists. The music industry is closely watching G-Dragon’s next moves as he continues to lead the trend toward the internationalization of Korean music.