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.
▲ G-Dragon Attends Son Heung-min’s Game, Long-standing Friendship Highlighted
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.
Both G-Dragon and Daesung watched Son Heung-min’s play and expressed their admiration.
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.
▲ Captain Son Heung-min on Big Bang: “Truly Amazing Artists”
He mentioned his first-ever album purchase, stating, “It might have been Big Bang, a popular Korean boy band then and still now.”
He added, “I’m a friend and huge fan of G-Dragon; he’s an incredible artist.”
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.
Their close relationship is expected to continue.
▲ “Thought It Was an April Fool’s Joke… The ‘Real Movie’ Trailer Released”
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).”
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.
The poster resembled the one for “Lobby,” a film directed by Ha Jung-woo released last April, which drew attention.
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.
▲ Will G-Dragon Showcase Acting Skills Honed Through ‘Infinite Challenge’?
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.
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.
Meanwhile, ‘Hana Universe,’ directed by Ha Jung-woo, is set to be released on April 10.
Image source: Xportsnews, G-Dragon Palomi, Daesung, TNT Sports YouTube Capture
