G-DRAGON Dominates Charts with 'HOME SWEET HOME', Signaling BIGBANG's Grand Return

G-DRAGON (지드래곤) has made a stunning comeback alongside fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang (태양) and Daesung (대성) with their new track 'HOME SWEET HOME (홈 스윗 홈)', taking over music charts and marking the group's return in full force.

On November 22, G-DRAGON surprised fans by releasing 'HOME SWEET HOME' just over a month after his previous single 'POWER', which was his first new music in 88 months. Despite the sudden release, the song quickly climbed to the 3rd spot on Melon’s TOP 100 within an hour, reaching 1st place on Melon’s HOT 100, as well as topping the Vibe and Bugs real-time charts. By the next day, it had risen to 2nd place on Melon’s TOP 100 and also ranked 1st on YouTube's trending music chart, showcasing its immense popularity.

The track also made waves internationally, debuting at number one on iTunes charts in Finland, Kyrgyzstan, and Norway, while landing in the top ten in nine other countries, including Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Macau, India, Peru, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. This highlights BIGBANG's enduring global appeal.

In China, QQ Music reported that 'HOME SWEET HOME' surpassed 58,000 simultaneous listeners, securing the top spot on their real-time chart as of 8 PM on November 22. The song also achieved 1st place on the album bestseller chart, 2nd on the peak trend chart, and 3rd in real-time searches, indicating its strong reception in the Chinese market.

The significance of 'HOME SWEET HOME' is amplified by the participation of Taeyang and Daesung, making it the first full group release from BIGBANG in 2 years and 7 months since '봄여름가을겨울 (Still Life)'. The collaboration captures the unique musical essence of BIGBANG, evoking nostalgia among fans.

The title itself conveys a heartfelt message of returning to the fans, emphasizing that they have never truly left. Lyrics such as 'It's been a while since we sang old songs', 'Don't say you're lonely', and 'Where I am, is where you are' resonate deeply, while the climactic line 'It’s about time to ROCK-ON' hints at G-DRAGON's exciting future endeavors.

Fans, who have long awaited BIGBANG's return, have taken to various online communities and social media to express their overwhelming emotions, with comments like, “It feels like we’ve returned to that time. I’m so excited,” and “This is my real home sweet home. I have no plans to go anywhere.” Others shared sentiments of joy and nostalgia, stating, “G-DRAGON makes me smile and brings joy to my life,” and “I might cry. I’m so overwhelmed.”

G-DRAGON is set to perform at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS on November 23, further heightening anticipation for his activities ahead.