BIGBANG's Daesung recently opened up about the overwhelming love and recognition he’s received after the group’s electrifying performance at the 2024 MAMA Awards.

On December 27, Daesung shared his thoughts in a video on his YouTube channel, Zip Daesung.

In the video, Daesung greeted the production team warmly, saying, "It’s been a while. Why does this feel so awkward?" The staff chimed in, "It’s because we haven’t seen you since 'MAMA'!"

Daesung reflected on how his life changed after the iconic stage. "The way people treat me has completely shifted since 'MAMA.' It’s incredible," he shared.

"Honestly, I haven’t felt this kind of attention in a long time. Fans from all generations are showering me with love, and I’m so grateful for it."

The buzz began on November 23 at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka, Japan, when Daesung joined G-Dragon and Taeyang for a long-awaited BIGBANG performance. This marked their first full-group stage since 2017, thrilling VIPs around the world.

During the show, G-Dragon premiered his new track "Home Sweet Home", with Daesung and Taeyang delivering a powerful collaboration. They followed it up with classic BIGBANG hits like "Fantastic Baby," "Bang Bang Bang," and "Untitled", making it a night to remember.

G-Dragon also took a moment to thank the fans and YG Family. "BIGBANG has been my home for 17 years, and I’m here because of our VIPs," he said. Adding his signature humor, he teased, "I don’t know if this is an award you can’t win twice, but I’m not missing out next year either!"

Meanwhile, Daesung continues to shine in his solo career. He recently wrapped up his D’s IS ME Japan Live Tour 2024 - Encore with an emotional final show in Kobe, Japan, on December 15.

Fans are excited to see what Daesung and BIGBANG will do next, with many hoping for more group activities in the near future!

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BLACKPINK's Rosé has topped the December 2024 Idol Personal Brand Reputation rankings, beating out big names like G-Dragon and BTS's members!

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed massive amounts of big data from November 28 to December 28, 2024.

They collected 194,169,629 data points from 1,730 idol brands, a 4.60% increase compared to the previous month.

The data tracked consumer participation, media interest, and community engagement to measure the idol brand reputation index.

Rosé’s rise to the top came from a surge in online consumer interest, positive feedback, and her active communication with fans. Her song "Apartment," along with her birthday celebrations, generated buzz in the data analysis, with keywords like "participate, confess, record" and "Apartment, Rosé, birthday" making the list. Her positive-to-negative ratio in the data was an impressive 93.28%, showing how loved she is by fans and media alike.

Other idols who made the top 30 included G-Dragon, Karina of aespa, Jang Wonyoung from IVE, and BTS's Jin, Cha Eun Woo, Jungkook, and Jimin. Despite fierce competition, Rosé’s brand reputation has remained unbeatable, solidifying her place at the top in December.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented on the findings, noting a 7.84% increase in brand expansion and an 8.53% rise in brand communication for Rosé. It’s clear that her influence and popularity are only growing stronger!

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