K-pop sensation G-Dragon will be performing in Auckland and Kiwi fans are planning to give him a Kiwi surprise.
Superfan Yuki Zhang is still pinching herself after news her idol South Korean megastar G-Dragon is coming to town.
The 24-year-old retail assistant has just returned from Seoul, where she watched the hugely popular K-pop sensation kick off a massive four-continent world tour, spanning 29 cities and at least36 shows.
"G-Dragon is perhaps the biggest and hottest name in K-pop today, and I still find it hard to believe he is coming in Auckland," said Zhang.
She is splashing out another $525 to secure VIP ticket for the star's Auckland show on top of spending $2000 watching him perform at the Sangam World Cup Stadium in front of 40,000 fans.
"I say: 'go hard or go home', and I see this as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see G-Dragon in the flesh in New Zealand," Zhang said.
Fans are also thrilled Kwon will be in Auckland to celebrate his 30th birthday.
G-Dragon fans Catalina Nunez Elevancini, Yuki Zhang, Sherry Ning, Vivian Woo and Pei Fen. G-Dragon will be performing in Auckland on the eve of his 30th birthday.
"This makes his concert here extra special," said dietitian Sherry Ning, 25, who has been a G-Dragon fan since she was in high school.
"Plans are under way from fans to give him a Kiwi birthday surprise to remember."
Banners, birthday cake, mass singing of the birthday song in Maori and Korean, and even a haka are some of what the star can expect.
In a video message released for New Zealand fans ahead of his New Zealand show, G-Dragon said he was looking forward to performing in Auckland.
"Hey, NZ, I'm coming to New Zealand for the first time," Kwon said.
"I will like to celebrate the special concert with everyone of you, so don't miss out."
A rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and fashion designer, Kwon was the main songwriter for Big Bang, which is arguably the world's most popular boy band and the biggest act in Asia. It sold more than 140 million albums worldwide.
Kwon has written 22 No 1 hits, including Big Bang's signature hit Lies, and collaborated with international musicians including Justin Bieber, Missy Elliot, Boys Noize, MIA and Diplo.
Six of the songs he has produced have had more than one billion YouTube views, with Fantastic Baby and Bang Bang Bang hitting more than 200,000,000 views.
