G-DRAGON is back and better than ever with his new track HOME SWEET HOME, featuring Taeyang and Daesung. The song is making waves on charts, signaling BIGBANG's full return to the music scene.

Released on November 22, HOME SWEET HOME quickly took over the charts, just over a month after G-DRAGON dropped his first track in 88 months, POWER. The song soared to No. 3 on Melon’s TOP 100 within an hour, topped Melon’s HOT100, and reached No. 1 on Vibe’s Domestic Rising Chart and Bugs' real-time chart. By the next day, it climbed to No. 2 on Melon’s TOP 100, and it also ranked No. 1 on YouTube's Trending Music Chart. Fans were clearly excited about G-DRAGON’s surprise comeback.

The song’s popularity didn’t stop there. It topped the iTunes charts in Finland, Kyrgyzstan, and Norway, while also landing in the top 10 in countries like Hong Kong, UAE, Vietnam, India, Mexico, and Spain. The global impact is clear, showing BIGBANG’s enduring influence.

In China, HOME SWEET HOME broke records on QQ Music, reaching over 58,000 simultaneous listeners and topping their real-time charts. It also held the No. 1 spot on the album bestseller chart and was No. 2 on the peak trend chart.

What makes this song even more special is that it marks the first full BIGBANG release in over two and a half years since Still Life. The track, with its nostalgic lyrics and signature style, resonates with fans worldwide. The title HOME SWEET HOME symbolizes the group returning to their fans, with lyrics like "Don’t say you’re lonely" and "Where I am, you should be" adding a personal touch.

The line “It’s about time to ‘ROCK-ON’” has fans excited for what’s next from G-DRAGON and BIGBANG.

G-DRAGON will also be performing at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS on November 23. Keep an eye out for more from the legendary group!

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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