Production
The staging framework utilized a steel frame structure supporting expansive LED surfaces, mechanized lifts, automated props, pyrotechnics, and theatrical effects. In certain performances, G-Dragon entered the stage in a glass car during “MichiGO”, a visual highlight praised in media coverage. [7] The concert was divided into multiple thematic segments, each featuring coordinated costume changes, stylised visuals, and complex choreography, the show’s visual and stage effects—including holograms, fireworks, and confetti storms drew acclaim for their cinematic scale. [8]
Costume design and fashion styling played a central role in the tour’s visual identity. G-Dragon’s stage outfits featured daring combinations of high-fashion and avant-garde elements, often blending streetwear with couture. In a Vogue Korea interview around that era, G-Dragon expressed his interest in fashion brands like Saint Laurent and Louboutin, emphasizing that he collected items that suited his style rather than chasing hype pieces. [9] In published fashion profiles and interviews, he was described as a muse for fashion labels, and his personal style was noted for its eclectic layering, bold patterns, and accessory usage rings, jewelry and hats. [10]
During the Malaysian leg of the tour, the production required roughly 110 Korean crew members plus 200 local staff, underscoring the logistical scale needed to manage stage rigging, costume changes, lighting, and performance support. [11] Because the tour spanned indoor arenas, domes, and open-air venues, each stop involved coordination between YG’s production team and local promoters to adapt the staging and lighting to each venue’s specifications and safety constraints. [12]
Reception
Billboard claimed that G-Dragon was a "highly-energetic performer" and was pushing boundaries with this tour, which was described as "vibrant" and an "Michael Jackson-level affair". [13] They also observed that the concerts combined “eye-popping props, numerous outfit changes, multiple LED screens flashing video visuals, and dazzling laser lights,” describing G-Dragon as a “highly-energetic performer” who pushed creative boundaries and staged a vibrant, cinematic show. [14] KpopStarz called the concert "spectacular", praised the diversity of the show and said that G-Dragon "can create his own 'bang' on the stage.". [15] MWave stated that G-Dragon showed that he's indeed one of a kind while "he burst forth in his own style and personality all throughout the concert." The critic concluded that the rapper "filled every corner of the stage perfectly with his solo presence." [16] MeRadio highlighted the "great selection of songs and the way they were arranged", the laser effects, pyrotechnics, holograms, and the singer's charisma and stage presence as the reasons why the concert was entertaining. [17] In Japan, G-Dragon became the first Korean solo artist to hold concerts at four dome-arenas. [18]
In Malaysia, critics and fans remarked on the concert in Kuala Lumpur as “light-up” and electrifying. Specifically, in a K-Popped write-up, the performance earned praise for the dramatic moments for example G-Dragon performing “Obsession” while ascending part of the stage, and for moving closer to the fans during “Shine A Light” The audience also welcomed special guest Taeyang, who added variety and star power with his own songs. Fashion, props, stagecraft, and emotional performance moments were noted. [19] A Singapore review from the Travel Bytez of one of the final nights of his Singapore shows described the stage design as “whimsical” and “dreamscape-like” which later shifted into an angsty rock atmosphere songs like “Obsession” were emphasized for their raw energy and G-Dragon’s ability to swing between emotional depth and showmanship. The writer also commented on his strong crowd interaction walking to the stage edge, using props like towels, physical gestures to engage the audience. [20]
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