250,000 fans attend G-Dragon’s immersive media exhibition across 11 cities.
G-Dragon Media Shows Top 250k Amid a Separate Defamation Lawsuit
The Übermensch cycle has turned a solo album into a full business operation spanning exhibitions, fan meetings, touring, and streaming
- Übermensch is now a full business cycle for G-Dragon, encompassing exhibitions, fan meetings, tours, and streaming.
- Immersive exhibitions are no longer promotional extras in K-pop. They are a main revenue stream.
- G-Dragon filed defamation lawsuits against 100+ online commenters, signaling that artist reputation is being actively protected through legal action.
G-Dragon's Übermensch era is entering 2026 as more than a creative chapter. The artist is running a full commercial operation while simultaneously pursuing legal action to protect his reputation.
The G-Dragon Media Exhibition: Übermensch wrapped up in Bangkok after drawing more than 250,000 attendees across its run. The immersive exhibition spanned 11 Asian cities, including Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China, according to organizers.
The format combined fan interactions with virtual and holographic technology alongside multimedia art installations. Early runs in Seoul and Taipei reportedly sold out quickly, pointing to steady demand for experiential events tied to global music releases. Immersive exhibitions in K-pop are no longer promotional extras. They are a direct revenue line.
G-Dragon's Übermensch tour grosses $71.8 million, fan meetings draw 90,000
Close to 90,000 fans attended G-Dragon's fan meetings in Seoul, Yokohama, and Bangkok. The BIGBANG frontman's Übermensch tour encore will also be streamed beginning March 26 through a Korean platform, adding a digital layer to an already broad commercial push.
The Übermensch World Tour's financial results back up the scale. According to industry data, the 2025 tour included 39 performances across Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. It drew over 825,000 spectators and grossed $71.8 million from just 22 of 39 reported shows, according to Billboard Boxscore data, making it the largest tour by a Korean solo act in history.
The album itself earned Album of the Year honors in China, adding another commercial data point to an already loaded cycle.
G-Dragon's defamation lawsuit targets 100+ online commenters under South Korea's network act
On a separate front, G-Dragon's agency Galaxy Corporation and legal partner Yulchon LLC filed defamation lawsuits against more than 100 internet users accused of spreading false information and malicious content about the artist. Authorities identified and detained multiple individuals through social media and domestic networks. Several were sent to police stations for questioning.
Some of those identified have accepted charges and been referred to prosecution. Others remain under investigation. Under South Korea's Information and Communications Network Act, further civil and criminal proceedings are expected.
The legal push reflects a broader shift in how K-pop's biggest names handle public perception. As touring and exhibition revenue grows, artist reputation becomes a financial concern, not just a personal one. Galaxy Corporation's approach suggests that for artists generating nine-figure tour revenue, online defamation is treated less as background noise and more as a liability worth litigating.
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Diya Mukherjee is a Content Writer at Outlook Respawn with a postgraduate background in media. She has a passion for writing content and is enthusiastic about exploring cultures, literature, global affairs, and pop culture.
