G-Dragon’s 2026 Coachella Performance Faces Harsh Criticism From Korean Media

G-Dragon's "2026 Coachella" Performance Hit With Scathing Criticism By Korean Media

BIGBANG is facing backlash over G-Dragon’s vocal performance at Coachella 2026.

The group performed a full one-hour set at the Outdoor Theatre, drawing attention for their long-awaited appearance and the size of their crowd. But Korean media quickly zeroed in on the members’ live vocals, especially G-Dragon’s.

The controversy began when TenAsia published a headline questioning if G-Dragon is taking care of his voice:

G-Dragon Still Struggles With High Notes at Coachella… Is He Not Taking Care of His Voice?
— TenAsia

This isn’t the first time G-Dragon faced criticism. Earlier this year, his performances at year-end award shows sparked similar backlash.

Soon after Coachella, TenAsia released a scathing report highlighting G-Dragon’s vocal struggles. While his lower register was praised, his attempts at high notes in songs like “Sober” were met with negative reactions.

G-Dragon appeared to struggle somewhat during the high notes in certain songs, including “Sober,” with his voice cracking at times or dropping down an octave. During his more intense rap sections, he also used a harsher, throat-heavy delivery that seemed to strain his vocal cords.
— TenAsia

On the other hand, Daesung and Taeyang received praise for their solid live vocals. Taeyang, in particular, impressed with flawless pitch and added elaborate ad-libs during final choruses.

Daesung delivered a generally solid live performance, aside from a few moments where his pitch wavered due to being overly excited on stage. Meanwhile, Taeyang impressed with flawless pitch throughout, showcasing what fans describe as “auto-tune-equipped” vocals. He especially drew admiration by adding elaborate ad-libs to the final choruses of each song.
— TenAsia

Fans quickly reacted online, debating whether G-Dragon’s vocals were inconsistent or good enough for the stage.

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