Singer G-Dragon once again proved the global influence of K-pop by winning four awards at the 2025 MAMA Awards. At the ceremony held on November 29 at Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium, he received the 'Artist of the Year,' 'Best Male Solo,' 'Best Dance Performance Male Solo,' and 'Fans' Choice Top 10 Male' awards.

On that day, G-Dragon performed his hit songs "DRAMA," "Heartbreaker," and "Untitled (無題)" on stage. However, controversy arose as he was seen struggling to hit high notes properly or stopping mid-performance. In particular, G-Dragon left a thumbs-down emoji in the comments on the "Heartbreaker" stage video, which was interpreted as expressing disappointment, raising concerns among fans about his condition.

The ceremony was marked by a somber atmosphere mourning the recent large-scale fire disaster in Hong Kong. Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, who presented an award, requested a moment of silence for the fire victims. All presenters and winners appeared wearing dark-colored clothing to convey their condolences. Actress Kim Hye-soo, who hosted the event, said, "I sincerely offer my condolences to all who had to say goodbye to their loved ones."

CJ Group decided to donate 20 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 3.77 billion KRW) to support the victims of the fire disaster. The donation will be delivered to the "Tai Po Wong Fuk Court Support Fund," established for recovery, rescue, and follow-up support. CJ and the 2025 MAMA Secretariat stated, "We hope this donation will aid rescue efforts and subsequent support."

Through his wins at the 2025 MAMA Awards, G-Dragon further solidified his status as a K-pop artist. He also recently donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars (about 200 million KRW) to the "Hong Kong Tai Po Wong Fuk Court Support Fund" for recovery from the apartment fire disaster. This donation is seen as a demonstration of his social responsibility.

Regarding his performance at this ceremony, G-Dragon communicated with fans and expressed his regrets. Fans supported him, leaving messages such as, "You did so well, so please don't worry." Although G-Dragon's stage still showcased a powerful performance that overwhelmed the audience, some fans voiced concerns about his health due to pitch instability and AR-centered production.

In conclusion, G-Dragon reaffirmed K-pop's global influence through his achievements at the 2025 MAMA Awards and his social contributions. His stage performance and donations have elicited positive responses from fans and the public, raising expectations for his future activities.