{"id":6120,"date":"2026-04-06T18:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=6120"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:10:30","slug":"g-dragon-marks-20th-anniversary-returns-to-acting-after-10-years-becomes-son-heung-mins-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=6120","title":{"rendered":"G-Dragon Marks 20th Anniversary, Returns to Acting After 10 Years, Becomes ‘Son Heung-min’s Man’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ha<\/p>\n

Singer G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong) recently drew attention for meeting Son Heung-min, captain of the South Korea national football team and a star player for MLS club LA FC.<\/p>\n

\u25b2 G-Dragon Attends Son Heung-min’s Game, Long-standing Friendship Highlighted<\/strong><\/p>\n

G-Dragon attended the MLS sixth-round home game between Orlando City and LA FC on April 4 (local time) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Son Heung-min, who started in the game, played brilliantly, contributing to the team’s 6-0 victory with four assists and by inducing an own goal.<\/p>\n

\"GD-Daesung\"<\/p>\n

Both G-Dragon and Daesung watched Son Heung-min’s play and expressed their admiration.<\/p>\n

Son had previously revealed his friendship with G-Dragon. In January last year, TNT Sports’ official YouTube channel released an interview with Son featuring DJ Kenny Allstar.<\/p>\n

\u25b2 Captain Son Heung-min on Big Bang: “Truly Amazing Artists”<\/strong><\/p>\n

He mentioned his first-ever album purchase, stating, “It might have been Big Bang, a popular Korean boy band then and still now.”<\/p>\n

\"TNT<\/p>\n

He added, “I’m a friend and huge fan of G-Dragon; he’s an incredible artist.”<\/p>\n

In the past, G-Dragon had gifted Son a limited-edition perfume created in collaboration with a French fragrance brand. Their friendship has also been indirectly showcased through G-Dragon’s supportive social media posts during Son’s games.<\/p>\n

Their close relationship is expected to continue.<\/p>\n

\u25b2 “Thought It Was an April Fool’s Joke… The ‘Real Movie’ Trailer Released”<\/strong><\/p>\n

On April 1, Hana Bank’s official account announced, “We reveal the director who will work with Hana! Because it’s ‘Ha’na Pictures, we’ve chosen Director ‘Ha’ Jung-woo! (It’s real).”<\/p>\n

\"Hana<\/p>\n

The accompanying photo showcases Ha Jung-woo wearing a green hat and headphones, alongside Hana Bank models Kang Ho-dong, Lim Young-woong, G-Dragon, Son Heung-min, and IVE’s Ahn Yu-jin.<\/p>\n

The poster resembled the one for “Lobby,” a film directed by Ha Jung-woo released last April, which drew attention.<\/p>\n

Despite initial reactions dismissing it as an April Fool’s Day joke, Hana Bank released the official trailer for ‘Hana Universe’ on April 3, generating significant interest.<\/p>\n

\u25b2 Will G-Dragon Showcase Acting Skills Honed Through ‘Infinite Challenge’?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"'Infinite<\/p>\n

G-Dragon, who previously showcased his acting skills in the ‘Infinite Company Crisis Office Worker’ segment of ‘Infinite Challenge,’ is anticipated to exhibit new acting transformations.<\/p>\n

Netizens have reacted with curiosity, saying, “How is such a combination possible?” and “G-Dragon acts well,” as well as wondering about Son Heung-min’s role.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, ‘Hana Universe,’ directed by Ha Jung-woo, is set to be released on April 10.<\/p>\n

Image source: Xportsnews, G-Dragon Palomi, Daesung, TNT Sports YouTube Capture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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