G-Dragon and Hwang Kwang Hee reunite for playful Coachella interview

G-Dragon of BIGBANG and his same-age friend Hwang Kwang Hee displayed their enduring "push-and-pull" chemistry in a recently released interview. On May 1, 2026, the YouTube channel Solomon Code uploaded the first episode of its new series '30min', featuring G-Dragon as the inaugural guest. The interview was filmed backstage at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival', remarkably just one hour before BIGBANG was set to take the stage for their high-profile comeback performance.

Hwang Kwang Hee traveled for 12 hours and drove across LA to reach the BIGBANG backstage area to interview his long-time friend. When Hwang Kwang Hee expressed his gratitude for the superstar accepting the invitation so readily, G-Dragon wittily replied, "You asked me to do it just once, so I'm doing it once," highlighting their comfortable and humorous dynamic. When asked which song fans should anticipate most, Hwang Kwang Hee mentioned 'BANG BANG BANG', but G-Dragon teased him by suggesting 'Mapsosa', the hit track from their 2015 'Infinite Challenge' collaboration as the unit HwangTaeJi. When Hwang Kwang Hee reacted with panic, claiming he wasn't prepared to perform, G-Dragon playfully doubled down, joking, "We're doing it without you—the original version."

Beyond the jokes, G-Dragon shared a glimpse into the group's current atmosphere, noting that the members of BIGBANG meet frequently and maintain a supportive, energetic vibe before their shows. This backstage insight follows BIGBANG’s successful return last month as sub-headliners at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival'. Looking ahead, the group is set to embark on a massive world tour starting in August 2026 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. This interview not only highlighted G-Dragon’s enduring star power but also the nostalgic bond between two stars whose friendship remains a fan favorite since their iconic variety show partnership.

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