G-Dragon and Kwanghee Reunite for '30 Minutes' YouTube Interview at Coachella

G-Dragon appeared as the inaugural guest on Hwang Kwanghee’s YouTube interview show, "30 Minutes," filmed backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The episode, uploaded to the Solomon Code channel on May 1st, features the longtime friends discussing their bond and the logistics of the surprise international interview.

Key Facts

• Kwanghee flew 12 hours to the United States for the interview after G-Dragon accepted a single text message request.
• G-Dragon admitted he did not believe Kwanghee would actually travel to the venue to film despite his initial consent.
• G-Dragon compared the 30-minute filming window to his experiences with Jung Hyung-don, who typically records for over two hours, and expressed concern regarding the lack of editing material.
• Kwanghee revealed he has stored 10,000 photos of G-Dragon on his phone since their first collaboration in 2015.
• G-Dragon jokingly teased Kwanghee about portrait rights violations after Kwanghee posted Instagram photos featuring G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung.

Key Terms

• Hwangtaeji: A project trio consisting of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Kwanghee formed for the 2015 "Infinite Challenge" Yeongdong Expressway Music Festival.
• Mapsosa: The hit collaboration song released by the Hwangtaeji trio in 2015.
• Solomon Code: The YouTube channel hosting Kwanghee’s interview program.

Key Quote

"I really didn't know you would come." — G-Dragon

Next

• Future episodes of "30 Minutes" will determine if G-Dragon’s concerns regarding the short filming duration are warranted.
• Kwanghee’s official Instagram features behind-the-scenes content and photos with BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung.