Hey UV fam! Just reliving the magic from 88rising’s HITC Festival in LA last weekend—what a show! Two performances totally stole the spotlight for me:
G-Dragon’s Legendary Performance
The K-pop icon made his another legendary show since his military service, performing his new single POWER with that signature GD flair—futuristic visuals, explosive choreo. The man hasn’t lost a step, and the crowd went insane when he brought out classic Big Bang vibes. Pure nostalgia meets next-level production.
Cai Xukun’s Deadman Live Debut
The Chinese superstar delivered a moody, theatrical performance of his new rock/soul fusion track Deadman. That raspy falsetto in the chorus? Chills. The MV’s vintage 4:3 aesthetic and blood-soaked cowboy imagery translated eerily well live—like a Tarantino scene set to bluesy riffs. Major props for stepping outside idol pop into something darker and more experimental.
Hot Takes:
- GD’s set was iconic, but did the high-tech staging overshadow the music?
- Cai’s Deadman—genuine artistic growth or just edgy rebranding?
Who else caught the fest? Love it or hate it, drop your favorite moments below! 