G-Dragon performs at the K-Star Spark In Vietnam - Mega Concert 2025 at My Dinh National Stadium on June 21, 2025.
Applewood, show organiser of G-Dragon's Southeast Asia tour, confirmed on June 23 that the Korean superstar will perform two shows at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on November 8 and 9 as part of his Übermensch World Tour 2025.
Despite the event being nearly five months away, fans, especially those from Ho Chi Minh City, have begun purchasing plane tickets, securing accommodation, and planning their trips early to attend the highly anticipated concert.
Nguyen Phan Nhu Ngoc, 34, said she had followed G-Dragon since 2008 and never missed any of his music releases. Upon hearing about the artist's return to Vietnam, she and four friends immediately booked return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for approximately VND 3.2 million (USD 125) per person.
"I chose off-peak hours on Vietnam Airlines for the best fares and booked tickets that can be changed or refunded in case of unexpected changes," she said.
Ngoc added, "Airfares will spike closer to the event, and desirable time slots may sell out."
Ngoc also plans to combine the concert with a short trip around northern Vietnam, thanks to her flexible work schedule.
Two other fans, Vo Thao, 31, and Lan Anh, 35, also residing in Ho Chi Minh City, confirmed they had secured flights as soon as G-Dragon's Hanoi shows were announced.
The singer's return has already led to a surge in demand for domestic flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi despite November not typically being a peak travel season.
According to Dantri, several budget flights on Vietnam Airlines are nearly sold out. For instance, flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi between 6 am and 8.05 am on November 8, the day of the concert, have limited economy seats remaining, priced around VND 1.8 million (approximately USD 70) return, excluding late-night options. Evening flights on November 7 are also nearing full capacity.
Explaining the enthusiasm, Ngoc said, "For many Vietnamese born in the 1980s and 1990s, Big Bang and G-Dragon's music was the soundtrack of our youth. When our idol announces a concert, it's a chance to relive those memories."
Securing concert tickets is expected to be just as competitive. Ngoc noted that tickets to G-Dragon's recent shows across Southeast Asia sold out within minutes of release. Although ticket sales for the Hanoi show have yet to begin, many fans predict a similar scenario.
"For his Australia concert, I struggled just to get a decent seat, and I paid over VND 25 million (approximately USD 980). The Hanoi shows will be even tougher since fans from Thailand, China, and Singapore will likely fly in. They're well-funded, willing to splurge, and have excellent ticket-buying skills," she explained.
G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji Yong, was born in 1988 and is the leader of Big Bang, one of Korea's most iconic K-pop groups. Widely regarded as the King of K-pop, he is known for his versatility in songwriting, music production, choreography, and fashion.
According to Billboard, recent performances by G-Dragon in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Macau have attracted over 680,000 fans.