G-DRAGON Announces First North American and European Tour in 8 Years: 'Not Just a Performance'

Published: June 16, 2025

BIGBANG leader and South Korean rapper G-DRAGON is coming back to the West. The K-pop veteran, 36, will embark on his first tour in North America and Europe since 2017, beginning on Aug. 22 in Newark, New Jersey.

The world tour follows the February release of his third studio album Übermensch, and first musical release in eight years. "I'm excited to return to tour in the U.S. and Europe after eight years," G-DRAGON, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, tells PEOPLE exclusively. "This tour is not just a performance — it's a canvas where every sound, look and moment is part of a larger expression of who I am now."

Per a release obtained by PEOPLE, the G-DRAGON 2025 World Tour will feature "never-before-heard music, custom stage visuals, and exclusive merchandise."

Recently, the idol gave a glimpse into what his American shows will look like with a headlining performance to 36,000 spectators at the Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles.

His world tour kicked off in March with concerts in Seoul before heading to Japan, the Philippines, and China. Before heading to the States, he will also perform shows in Australia, Southeast Asia, Taipei and Hong Kong.

Pre-sale for the shows begin on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. local time. Public on-sale starts on Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets will be available via G-DRAGON's touring site.

See the full list of tour dates below:

Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 – Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 – Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.com Arena
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 – Paris – Paris La Défense Arena

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