From Jacob & Co. to CHANEL: G-Dragon lights up the Vietnamese stage with fashion icons

Notably, rather than the familiar daisy brooch he often favours, G-Dragon chose a five-colour brooch released by CHANEL in 2018. Crafted from metallic mesh leather and featuring the house’s signature CC logo, the piece had previously appeared in his 2020 styling, an example of the depth and originality of the “Ubermensch” singer’s fashion archive.

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The look was finished with a pair of Celine 3 Dots sunglasses and a cap from his own label, PEACEMINUSONE. Reportedly released in limited quantities, the baseball cap sold out rapidly and is now valued at approximately VND14 million. His footwear, a bespoke pair by Maison Mihara Yasuhiro, added a distinctive edge. According to the fashion house’s website, the design is priced at VND106 million.

Adding to the ensemble was the PEACEMINUSONE pendant necklace, a collaboration between G-Dragon and luxury jeweller Jacob & Co. The limited-edition piece worn by the artist features 18K white gold, petals encrusted with white diamonds, and a pistil set with rare fancy vivid yellow diamonds. Blue tsavorite accents the connecting points, while the necklace’s white gold paperclip chain lends a contemporary yet refined touch to the overall aesthetic.

In contrast to his breezy look at the airport, G-Dragon underwent a striking transformation on stage at the VPBank K-Star Spark in Vietnam. Upholding his title as the “K-pop king”, he appeared in a sharp classic suit with structured shoulder pads, layered with a cream-toned vest and a red undershirt. The ensemble felt luxurious yet unconventional, thanks to the artful contrast in textures and tones. To balance the look, he paired it with light grey plaid trousers, which served to accentuate the upper layers. A polka-dot silk scarf, loosely draped like a stylised tie, added a distinctly retro flair: undeniably G-Dragon.

G-Dragon also added a subtle personal touch with a PMO Daisy brooch, its missing petal at the 8 o’clock mark referencing his birthday, 18 August 1988. This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted in 18K white gold and set with 9.31 carats of white diamonds, 1.94 carats of yellow sapphires, and 4.2 carats of tsavorite. Elevating the look further, he accessorised with a wide-brimmed Céline straw hat, oversized sunglasses, a diamond bracelet from jeweller Jacob & Co., and PEACEMINUSONE daisy earrings.

Returning after more than a decade, G-Dragon turned My Dinh Stadium into a “legendary rain-soaked stage”. He performed a repertoire of signature tracks, including Power, Home Sweet Home, Too Bad, Crayon and Crooked. The latter, with over 260 million views on YouTube, remains an anthem closely tied to the youth of millions of fans.

Beyond Crooked, G-Dragon also used the lyrics of Home Sweet Home to share heartfelt sentiments with his fans, especially the VIPs, his FAM who have stood by him throughout his artistic journey. The line “I said I would be back. And I'd never let you go” resonated like a promise, hinting at a hopeful return to Vietnam. For many, it felt like the beginning of another chapter in their shared story.

Not only did he reaffirm his vocal prowess with powerful live vocals, G-Dragon also dazzled fans with elegant, expressive choreography. His fluidity, commanding stage presence and boundless energy served as compelling proof of his reign as the “King of K-pop”, a title he has upheld across two transformative decades in Korean entertainment.

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