G-Dragon, 2NE1 to headline HITC 2025
K-pop icons G-Dragon and 2NE1 are set to headline one of the biggest global festivals for Asian artists in the US.
Asian-American entertainment company 88rising has unveiled the lineup for "Head In The Clouds Los Angeles 2025," which will take place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on May 31 and June 1.
The festival's other headliners include Korean rapper Dean and Korean Australian R&B singer DPR Ian along with his crew.
HITC is 88rising's flagship festival, launched to introduce Asian artists to a global audience. Over the years, the event has grown into one of the most influential music festivals featuring Asian acts. Last year's HITC LA lineup included Young Posse and (G)I-dle, drawing significant attention from K-pop fans worldwide.
Ahead of the festival, G-Dragon will make his long-awaited return with his third LP, "Ubermensch," set for release on Feb. 25 — marking his first studio album in 11 years and 5 months. The album title, inspired by Nietzsche's philosophy, reflects G-Dragon's ambition to evolve into an even stronger and more formidable presence. Fans are eagerly anticipating his performance, expecting new tracks from the album to be included in his setlist.
Despite his hiatus, G-Dragon has already made waves with two prerelease singles—"Power" and "Home Sweet Home"—both of which have dominated domestic and international charts. "Power" has surpassed 100 million streams on YouTube Music, proving his global influence.
Meanwhile, 2NE1 has been touring since last year, marking the group's 15th debut anniversary. The quartet's 12-city "Welcome Back" Asia tour has drawn 220,000 spectators through 27 shows. Before hitting the HITC stage, the group will conclude the tour with a grand encore concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul on April 12-13.
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