G-Dragon named Artist of the Year at 2025 MAMA Awards

G-Dragon was named Artist of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards on Saturday, delivering a heartfelt message as the ceremony unfolded in a restrained tone following a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong. The BIGBANG BIGBANG K-POP GROUP BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2006. Known for major influence on modern K-pop, the group is widely associated with hits across multiple eras and a strong global fanbase. The group is commonly treate frontman accepted the night's top honor at Kai Tak Stadium, reflecting on his year and thanking fans for their support. "Thank you. I made my comeback through MAMA last year, and this year's activities feel different from any other year," he said after receiving the honor from Hong Kong-