Big Bang’s Daesung sang “Look at me, Gunshoon” at Coachella, “Kedeheon 2” trot ambitions—backed by grounded confidence [Socialin]

The unfamiliar melody that rang out on the stage of the United States' Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the world’s largest music festival, sent fans around the globe into a frenzy. The star was Daesung, a member of Big Bang, who appeared on stage as a full group for the first time in about 10 years. The song he performed was none other than his trot hit, 'Look at Me, Gwisun.'

On the 13th (Korea time), Daesung took the Coachella stage and, immediately after a medley of Big Bang’s powerful hip-hop hits such as 'Linga Linga' and 'Good Boy,' suddenly transformed into a trot singer and delivered a surprising performance. In particular, the colorful primary-colored Hangul captions filling the stage screen and the large phrase saying, "Hello, this is Daesung" evoked Korea’s 'Gayo Stage' and showcased his unmatched presence.

Online communities and all kinds of social media were instantly flooded with real-time reactions. Users cheered Daesung’s so-called unique 'my way' move, saying, "This is the true spirit of K-pop," and "He put Coachella in its place with a Hangul screen, without a single English lyric."

Fans especially focused on the stylish arrangement, infused with trot’s signature cheesy charm, and Daesung’s overwhelming vocal power. Reactions continued along the lines of, "I never knew trot could be this hip," and "I think foreigners will be humming 'Look at Me, Gwisun' on their way home," while one user praised his cheerful energy, saying, "There’s no way Daesung, caught between G-Dragon and Taeyang, wouldn’t be a crazy guy (? )."

The sing-along chant of 'Look at Me, Gwisun' that rang out at the venue also became a hot topic. Users said things like, "My patriotic pride is overflowing," and "I thought this was Open Concert, not Coachella," yet they also admitted, "He performed so well that I’m practically experiencing cognitive dissonance," marveling at Daesung’s stage command, which won the crowd over through sheer talent.

This performance is being praised for personally proving the global potential of 'K-Trot' at a time when various contents themed around the trot genre have recently been aiming at the global market. Fans are already hiding their excitement for the second week of performances, saying, "For next week’s stage, we’re looking forward to the full version of 'Look at Me, Gwisun.'"

Meanwhile, this stage is drawing even greater attention as it aligns with the direction of the next season hinted at by the animated series that captivated the world, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters (K-POP Demon Hunters).' Earlier, director Megi Kang and the production team revealed a bold ambition during a press conference, saying, "In season 2, we want to introduce trot, the true soul of Koreans."

Back then, internet users who had been half skeptical, wondering, "Will trot really work in the global market?" changed their tune after witnessing Daesung’s 'Look at Me, Gwisun,' which overwhelmed Coachella, and returned with a positive assessment: "It could definitely be possible." The 'momentum' that shook Coachella has become a trailer hinting at the success of 'K-Demon Hunters 2.'

The trot craze launched by Big Bang at Coachella seems likely to soon sweep the world through 'K-Pop Demon Hunters 2.'