G-Dragon’s “2026 Coachella” Performance Hit With Scathing Criticism By Korean Media
BIGBANG recently took the stage at Coachella, performing a full one-hour set at the Outdoor Theatre.
While the group drew attention for their long-awaited appearance— and even the size of the crowd they managed to pull — Korean media outlets quickly focused on the members’ live vocals, especially on G-Dragon.
G-Dragon Still Struggles With High Notes at Coachella… Is He Not Taking Care of His Voice?
— TenAsia headline
The superstar faced heated criticism early this year after his performances at the year-end award ceremonies.
A new scathing report from TenAsia has once again suggested G-Dragon gave another lackluster vocal performance. Though the idol’s lower register was praised, his attempts at reaching the higher notes in songs like “Sober” sparked heated backlash.
G-Dragon appeared to struggle somewhat during the high notes in certain songs, including “Sober,” with his voice cracking at times or dropping down an octave. During his more intense rap sections, he also used a harsher, throat-heavy delivery that seemed to strain his vocal cords.
— TenAsia
On the other hand, Daesung and Taeyang were praised for their strong, steady vocal performances, with Taeyang receiving the bulk of the praise.
Daesung delivered a generally solid live performance, aside from a few moments where his pitch wavered due to being overly excited on stage. Meanwhile, Taeyang impressed with flawless pitch throughout, showcasing what fans describe as “auto-tune-equipped” vocals. He especially drew admiration by adding elaborate ad-libs to the final choruses of each song.
— TenAsia
What is your opinion? Did G-Dragon deliver another inconsistent performance vocally, or was he good enough? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section of our social media post.
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