G-Dragon’s Live Vocals During Recent Performance Spark Divided Reactions Following Past Criticism

G-Dragon‘s live vocals during a recent performance have sparked mixed reactions following past criticism.

At his solo concert earlier in the year, G-Dragon was criticized and ridiculed for his live vocals.
G-Dragon Ridiculed For His Shocking Live Vocals During Concert
G-Dragon recently appeared at fellow BIGBANG member Daesung‘s show. He sang his solo song “Power” and also did some tracks with the other members.
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Netizens had mixed reactions to the vocals.
While some believed G-Dragon had improved, others thought “fans” were lying to themselves with low expectations and that it sounded the same as his solo concert.

- I’m relieved. I’m not a fan, but I hope he takes good care of himself and keeps going for a long time.
- Hard to listen to.
- He was always good, so I think his skills will come back with time.
- What… Honestly, even since the year-end awards shows, he’s just been mumbling through songs and relying heavily on backing tracks. To be blunt, even with the backing tracks, it sounds bad and unpleasant. After that disastrous concert, if he really wants to get past the controversy, he should just try singing properly without the backing tracks even once instead of fooling himself.

- Saying he was always bad is an exaggeration—that’s just unfairly discrediting his past. Some people are mocking fans, saying, “If he’s good now, show us a good performance then! Why can’t you?” But honestly, he seems fine now. Yet they just keep mocking, like mocking is some kind of sport. LOL.
- Seems like G-Dragon fans have pretty low expectations for their artist — they get satisfied way too easily.
- I was hopeful but ended up disappointed again. Also, I just don’t get it — “Power” is basically a rap track and he doesn’t have to dance much to it, so why does he rely so heavily on backing tracks, and only sings parts of the song?
You can read netizens’ thoughts as to the reason for the vocals below.
Fans Believe G-Dragon’s Vocals Have Changed Due To His Singing Method