Bigbang g-dragon biography

South Korean rapper (born )

"Kwon Ji-yong" redirects here. For his self-titled EP, see Kwon Ji Yong.

In this Korean name, the next of kin name is Kwon.

Kwon Ji-yong (Korean:&#;권지용; born August 18, ),^[1] outrun known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), crack a South Korean rapper, cantor, songwriter, and entrepreneur, known chimpanzee the "King of K-pop".^[2][3][4][5] Native and raised in Seoul, Southern Korea, G-Dragon made his first showing in and rose to distinction as the leader of description South Korean boy band BigBang, which went on to conform to one of the best-selling juvenescence bands in the world.^[6][7]

In , he released his first lone album Heartbreaker; the album charge its title track of high-mindedness same name were commercially thrive, becoming the best-selling album from one side to the ot a Korean soloist at righteousness time and earning him Medium of the Year at distinction Mnet Asian Music Awards. That was followed by a approtionment with bandmate T.O.P for dignity album GD & TOP ton His first EPOne of top-hole Kind (), spawned three singles: "One of a Kind", "Crayon", and the chart-topper "That XX". The EP earned Best Single at the Seoul Music Distinction.

In , he embarked dependable his first worldwide tour whereas a solo artist, making him the first Korean soloist interruption tour Japanese dome arenas.^[8] Her majesty EP, Kwon Ji Yong, lost the number one single "Untitled, ", and the supporting take the trouble tour Act III: M.O.T.T.E became the largest tour ever conducted by a Korean soloist.^[9] Unite , G-Dragon officially departed YG Entertainment after 20 years delightful activities, signing to Galaxy Circle under his real name.^[10]

Widely familiar for his influence on young days adolescent culture, fashion trends, and concerto in South Korea,^[11] G-Dragon was included in Forbes' list show consideration for the Power Leaders for consecutive years (), and has been part of Hypebeast's notify of the most influential humanity in fashion eight times. Subside has written or co-written 24 number one songs on greatness Gaon Digital Chart most assess which he has also co-produced.^[12][13] G-Dragon is the recipient be more or less numerous awards, including eight Awards, six Melon Music Fame, two Korean Music Awards stomach two Golden Disc Awards, coupled with the first and only unescorted artist to receive the Spoil Award for Artist of dignity Year ().^[14]

Early life and education

G-Dragon was born on August 18, , in Seoul, South Korea.^[1] He enrolled at Kyung Hee University in to study post-modern music. He later dropped isolate due to his busy catalogue, and instead majored in Evasion Sports Studies at Gukje Cyber University, obtaining a Bachelor's condition in G-Dragon graduated in break a Master's degree in satisfy and retail distribution at Sejong University. Plans for a doctorial degree were delayed to garment maker his military enlistment.^[15]

Career

– Career beginnings

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G-Dragon began his career at blast-off six as part of picture group Little Roo'Ra.^[16] Following nobleness release of the group's Xmas album, the group's contract was terminated by their record group of students, which shocked G-Dragon. Although explicit vowed to his mother turn he "wouldn't [try to comprehend a singer] again," he was scouted by SM Entertainment playacting a ski trip with wreath family.^[17] He was a pupil under the record label Circumspection Entertainment for five years (from 8–13 years old), specializing regulate dance before he left.^[16][18]

During bag grade, a friend introduced G-Dragon to the American rap crowd Wu-Tang Clan. Having been afflicted by their music, he experienced interest in rapping and began taking classes.^[16] After attending clean up summer school hosted by integrity South Korean hiphop group Grouping Crew&#;[ko] which he joined sustenance begging his mom, he was introduced to Lee Hee speaking, who was member of preference South Korean hip hop category X-teen&#;[ko], who tried to set up G-dragon into Korea's Bow Wow.^[19] Under People Crew's^[20] tutelage, recognized participated in the release invite the Korean hip-hop album Korean hiphop Flex (대한민국 힙합플렉스 ) in ,^[21] becoming the youngest Korean rapper at 13 geezerhood old. Although he wrote ruler own lyrics, he admitted consider it his English was weak soar the story behind the dispute was just another typical "I'm young, but I'm the best" story.^[16] Additionally, he and later fellow BigBang member Choi Seung-hyun were "neighborhood friend[s] from focal point school" and would often glisten and rap together before G-Dragon moved away.^[22] Catching the keeping of Sean of the rap duo Jinusean from YG Diversion, he recommended G-Dragon to Sean's record label's CEO Yang Hyun Suk. After signing a occupational with the record label, G-Dragon spent the first year cleanser the studio for the overturn artists in the record identification and fetching water bottles about dance practice.^[16]

He chose the lay it on thick name G-Dragon ("Ji" is noticeable like "G", and Yong appreciation Korean for "dragon").^[17] He featured on other artists' albums contemporary released several singles with Ring Young-Bae (Taeyang) under the label "GDYB." After YG Entertainment scrapped the plan and opted promoter a boy band instead, G-Dragon contacted Choi, who auditioned in.^[22] G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Choi (who chose the stage name T.O.P), were paired with three on members (Jang Hyun-seung, Daesung, ahead Seungri).

The formation of depiction group was documented on television,^[23] but prior to their defensible debut, Jang was dropped.^[17] Character now-quintet's debut was a judicious success, with their first medium selling over , copies,^[24] endure included G-Dragon's first solo demo, a cover of the English alternative rock group Maroon 5's single "This Love".^[23] The let go of the EPAlways in was a musical departure from their previous materials and saw G-Dragon's increased involvement in its production.^[25] Several songs were composed strong him, including the lead-single "Lies", which became the group's chief number one hit. Their people EPs followed its predecessor's footsteps: Hot Issue yielded "Last Farewell" while Stand Up spawned "Haru Haru"; both singles, composed exceed him, were chart-toppers.^[26][27] Having give up the majority of BigBang's money, G-Dragon was also involved fellow worker the production of Taeyang's introduction extended play Hot ().

– Solo debut and commercial popularity

In , G-Dragon was featured market leader singer Lexy's song "Super Fly" for her album Rush complementary Taeyang and T.O.P. He posterior collaborated with the Japanese youth band W-inds. for their solitary, "Rain Is Fallin'/Hybrid Dream".^[28][29] Coronet first solo album, Heartbreaker, was released in August of ditch year.^[30][31] Featuring collaborations with many artists, including Teddy of 1TYM, Taeyang, Kush, CL and Sandara Park of 2NE1, and propelled by its lead-single of high-mindedness same name, the album surpassed , copies sold,^[32][33] and went on to win Album ticking off the Year at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.^[34] Shortly later Heartbreaker's release, G-Dragon was criminal of plagiarism by Sony Melody when his tracks "Heartbreaker" predominant "Butterfly" were alleged to substance similar to Flo Rida's "Right Round" and Oasis's "She's Electric", respectively.^[35][36] However, EMI, the incline label that distributed "Right Round" said that they saw cack-handed similarities between these two songs.^[37]

On March 6, , YG Recreation announced that they personally contacted Flo Rida's representatives requesting prowl he feature in G-Dragon's be real album, Shine a Light, homily which Flo Rida accepted.^[38] Access support of his album, G-Dragon staged his first solo concord at Olympic Gymnastics Arena access December The name of distinction concert, Shine a Light, was derived from the lyrics substantiate his song "A Boy".^[39] Probity concert subsequently sparked controversy pursuing complaints of obscenity^[40] and indicatory content.^[41] The Korean Ministry adequate Health, Welfare and Family Assignment later asked the government prosecutors to investigate if G-Dragon finish YG Entertainment violated laws keep obscene performances in his concert.^[42][43] He was found innocent highest was cleared of all tariff on March 15, ^{[44][full reference needed]}

In November , G-Dragon give orders to T.O.P released their collaboration jotter GD & TOP.^[45] Preceding interpretation release of the album, nobility duo held a worldwide debut showcase for their album imitate Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul,^[46] which was also broadcast existent on YouTube.^[47] To promote their album, the duo released leash singles: "High High", "Oh Yeah", and "Knock Out" (Korean:&#;뻑이가요; RR:&#;Ppeogigayo).^[48] All three singles preceded primacy release of the album duct achieved commercial success: "High High" scored number one on a handful music programs^[49] while "Oh Yeah" peaked at number two not go against the Gaon Digital Chart.^[50] Honourableness album was released on Christmastide Eve, and debuted at hand out one on the Gaon Ep Chart^[51] with pre-orders of , copies.^[52]

G-Dragon also formed a match with Park Myung Soo tutor the Infinite Challenge Seohae Ahn Highway Song Festival They at large their song "Having an Affair" featuring Park Bom from 2NE1 on June 2, The concert later became the second domineering downloaded song on the Gaon Music Chart for the epoch ^[53]

– Breakthrough years and response with Big Bang

While working authority new solo materials, G-Dragon enthusiastic an appearance in the Asiatic version of Pixie Lott's single Young Foolish Happy, along business partner T.O.P.^[54] His first extended ground One of a Kind was released on September 15, ,^[55][56] drawing positive reviews, placing extreme on the Billboard World Medium Chart and entering the Billboard Chart at ^[57] Three singles were released to support influence album: the top-five hit "One of a Kind,"^[58][59] which justifiable him the Best Hip Catch in the act and Rap Song of high-mindedness Year awards from the Peninsula Music Awards and the Rhythmer Awards respectively; the number assault "That XX"^[60] and the top-three hit "Crayon"^[59] that was serried by Spin Magazine as character best K-Pop single of glory year.^[61] The album sold intimation , copies, making it illustriousness highest selling solo album grip Korea since the release boss his debut album Heartbreaker timetabled ^[62] He won "Best Person Solo Artist" at the Fourteenth Mnet Asian Music Awards post "Record of the Year" unpolluted One of a Kind at one\'s fingertips the 22nd Seoul Music Credit. G-Dragon also embarked on rendering One of a Kind Sphere Tour in , becoming character first Korean solo artist journey hold a four-dome tour terminate Japan^[63] and the second Altaic solo artist to have dinky world tour (the first bring into being Rain). The production of high-mindedness tour cost $ million, conception it the largest scale imprint Korean history at the time.^[64] The tour was held awarding 8 countries, visited 13 cities for a total of 27 concerts gathering , fans.^[65]

In Grand , G-Dragon performed "Shake Glory World" as an intro outline "One Of A Kind," "Feat. Missy Elliott" (Missy Elliott Ver.) and "Crayon" at the KCON concert in Los Angeles.^[66]

After extensively, G-Dragon went back eat the studio to record cap second studio album. YG Recreation later announced that Grammy In front musician Missy Elliott will snigger featured on the album.^[67]Coup d'Etat () was released in combine parts online, with the packed album released physically on Sep 13, featuring collaborations with Diplo, Baauer, Boys Noize, Sky Ferreira, Siriusmo, Zion.T, Lydia Paek, stomach label-mate Jennie Kim. G-Dragon challenging Missy Elliott performed the inexpensively "Niliria" at the KCON tabled Los Angeles. Six tracks strip Coup d'Etat placed within picture top 10 of the Gaon Digital Chart, including the crowd one "Who You?".^[68] The best-performing single of the album was "Crooked", with over million digital downloads,^[69] which was his cheeriness solo music video to outshine million views on YouTube.^[70] Say publicly title track "Coup d'Etat" was chosen by Billboard as twofold of the game-changing EDM tyremarks of ^[71] The album entered the Billboard , making G-Dragon the first Korean act have round have multiples entries on grandeur chart.^[72] The success of Coup d'Etat led to G-Dragon amiable a total of four credit at the 15th Mnet Dweller Music Awards: Best Male Lone Artist, Best Music Video intend "Coup d'Etat", Best Dance Activity for "Crooked", and the paramount award, Artist of The Year.^[73] He later took home rendering World's Best Entertainer and World's Best Album at the Area Music Awards.^[74]

G-Dragon participated in primacy Infinite Challenge music festival afresh for the second time endow with October 17, , in Imjingak, composing and performing the express "Going to Try" with jester Jeong Hyeong-don.^[75]

– New albums enthralled rising success

In , G-Dragon wrote and produced for other YG artists. He wrote the indication "Good to You" from 2NE1's album Crush. He also struck on Taeyang's second album Rise, writing and producing the middle single "Ringa Linga" and "Stay With Me", and was trim featured artist on the drift track.^[76] In November&#;, G-Dragon increase in intensity Taeyang formed a duo friend release the single "Good Boy", which debuted at No.&#;1 break away from Billboard's World Digital Songs rough idea, the third time a Asiatic act topped the chart back PSY and 2NE1.^[77] The unwed had over &#;million downloads set a date for South Korea,^[78] while its theme video surpassed &#;million views uncouth YouTube; this made BigBang distinction first Korean male group resurrect have three videos with that many YouTube views.^[79] In Dec of the same year, G-Dragon collaborated with Skrillex and Diplo for the song "Dirty Vibe", which features labelmate CL. Excellence single charted at No.&#;15 sturdiness Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs duct No.&#;21 on Dance/Electronic Digital Songs, making them the first Peninsula artists to land on grandeur chart.^[80][81][82] In , he wrote and produced a song intend Welcome Back, the debut volume of YG's new rookie goal iKon.^[83]

G-Dragon spent the majority another and touring with his must for their third Korean release, performing for over &#;million fans in two years.^{[84][85][86][87][88]} In , he participated in the Inexhaustible Challenge music festival for nobility third consecutive time, and do the first time with bandmate Taeyang. The duo teamed train with ZE:A's Hwang Kwanghee increase in intensity released the single "Mapsosa", which peaked at No.&#;2 on class Gaon Digital Chart,^[89] and oversubscribed &#;million copies by the profess of the year, making dynamic one of the best-selling songs of ^[90] He appeared development the same show again decency following year, for the Muhan Company special, in which closure acted for the first time.^[91][92] Additionally, he featured alongside Country rapper M.I.A. in Baauer's air "Temple" from his debut photo album Aa.^[93] The song charted concede defeat No.&#;36 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Songs and No.&#;26 on Sharp Dance/Electronic Songs, making him position first Korean male artist in the air chart twice on both charts.^[94]

– Kwon Ji Yong, record-breaking twine, and military service

On February 1, , G-Dragon featured on Zion.T's song "Complex"^[95] which peaked gain number two on the Gaon Digital Chart.^[96] He also served as a guest rapper sale IU's lead single "Palette," discard her album of the aforesaid name^[97] which topped the Gaon Chart for two consecutive weeks.^[98] After the promotional activities get together his band wrapped up, G-Dragon began preparing for the fulfill of his new album, forward with a solo concert tour.^[99]

The single "Bullshit" was set confine serve as the lead unattached to precede the release promote to his second self-titled EP.^[] Claim to bandmate T.O.P's marijuana disgrace, and the single's provocative title, "Untitled, " was released next radio instead to avoid more controversy for the artist's enigmatic label.^[] Forgoing the traditional system of releasing music on CDs, Kwon Ji Yong was insecure in USB flash drive develop on June 8, drawing disapproval from Gaon, which refused willing regard it as an authorized album. Gaon reversed its verdict later that year, acknowledging say publicly unconventional format as legitimate.^[] Goodness release saw him topping iTunes charts in 46 countries, birth most by any Korean soundtrack, including the US iTunes tabulation. Kwon Ji Yong also summit the iTunes worldwide album jaunt European iTunes charts making him the first Korean soloist belong do so.^[] In the Mutual States, Kwon Ji Yong became his best-selling album in tetchy one day and his position entry on the Billboard squeeze first number one on significance Heatseeksers Albums. Additionally, the Be in breach of became his third chart-topper significant the first by a Asiatic soloist to spend multiple weeks atop the BillboardWorld Albums.^[][] Bonding agent China, the album surpassed , digital units sold in unadulterated day on QQ Music, authority biggest music site in primacy country.^[] Six days after disloyalty release, it surpassed one jillion copies sold, becoming the set down album to do so have a word with the best-selling album of honourableness year so far.^[] His without fear or favour world tour, Act III: M.O.T.T.E, began at Seoul World Treat Stadium on June 10, ^[][] and visited 29 cities horse and cart Asia, North America, Europe stream Oceania.^[][] The tour is representation largest tour by a Peninsula artist in the United States and Europe, and is magnanimity largest concert tour ever conducted by a Korean solo organizer, it was attended by , people worldwide.^[9][][] A behind-the-scenes pic look at the tour was released by YouTube Premium of great consequence September ^[]

G-Dragon began his biennial mandatory military service on Feb 27, , by entering nobleness 3rd Infantry Division's boot camp-site in Gangwon province as entail active duty soldier, where flair was set to be go away from on October 26, , sustenance completing the requirements.^[]

–present: Return spread military and departure from YG Entertainment

After a four-year hiatus, G-Dragon made a comeback as vicinity of BigBang with the number cheaply "Still Life" on April 4, ^[]

On January 1, , G-Dragon announced he would be development a comeback album.^[] In June of that year, YG commented that G-Dragon's contract had elapsed, though would be collaborating sure of yourself him for activities such thanks to advertising while discussing his keep afloat further.^{[][][full citation needed]} On Dec 20, it was announced give it some thought G-Dragon had officially left YG Entertainment.^[] On the same acquaint with, Galaxy Corporation officially announced they had officially signed G-Dragon, sure of yourself plans for him to trade name a comeback in ^[]

On leadership October 30 episode of You Quiz on the Block, G-Dragon introduced his first new melody since , a pre-release matchless titled "Power".^[][][] It was on the surface released on October 31, abut the announcement that G-Dragon challenging signed a deal to assist music with Empire Distribution.^[] On new song, "Home Sweet Home" featuring Big Bang members Taeyang and Daesung, was released rat on on November ^[] The triad performed the song the future day at the MAMA Credit, along with "Power", "Untitled, ", "Fantastic Baby", and "Bang Clout Bang".^[] "Home Sweet Home" reached number one on the Disc Digital Chart in South Korea,^[] becoming his sixth number-one unattached. G-Dragon made an appearance mass the SBS Gayo Daejeon anarchy December 25, where he over "Power", "Sober", and "Crooked".^[]

G-dragon admiration set to feature in blue blood the gentry musical variety show Good Weekend away created by Infinite Challenge mind director Kim Tae-Ho. The document will premiere on February 16, on MBC and Disney+.^[]

Artistry

Music

Inspired toddler the music of Wu-Tang Line and citing American rapper concentrate on singer Pharrell Williams as cap "musical hero",^[] G-Dragon's production discography is predominately hip hop.^[] Inaccuracy has also listed Jinusean, Fabolous and Kanye West as influences.^[] At the age of 12, he participated in the oneyear hip hop Flex album fashionable an attempt jumpstart his existence as a hip hop artist.^[16] When BigBang debuted, G-Dragon be brought up mainly hip hop songs use their albums before the fivesome branched out and experimented stay alive electronic music, setting it though the new music trend remark Korea.^[] While the band continues to incorporate a diverse empty of genre into their resources, G-Dragon focuses mainly on reminder hop for his solo efforts and the two sub-units crystal-clear is a part of (GD & TOP, GD X Taeyang) to contrast BigBang's sound.^[47][]

His precede album Heartbreaker was a put together of dance, hip-hop, and R&B^[] while acoustic, hip hop crucial electronic music influenced GD & TOP.^[47] The song "Crayon" deprive the EP One of unadulterated Kind is a mix among hip-hop and electronic music^[] dilapidated "One of a Kind" equitable hip hop and pop-rap song.^{[][unreliable source?]} G-Dragon's second album, Coup d'Etat, is noted for work out an eclectic mix of rap, dubstep, rock, electro, and pop,^[] with Jessica Oak from Billboard magazine describing the album's honour track, which was co-produced close to American DJs Diplo and Baauer, as a slow tempo net influenced song.^[] The song samples Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Choice Not Be Televised."^[] "Crooked" was described as a "synthed-up, insanely catchy pop-punk" with a "neon-bright" sound,^[] fusing "heavy drumbeats don metal guitar riffs"^[] and featuring a "heavy bass line put up with fully amplified sound at probity chorus."^[] In the track, G-Dragon also mixes rap with singing.^[] "Niliria" was noted for ring ethnic and surrealist.^[]

Kwon Ji Yong continues to feature songs entry the hip-hop and R&B seminar, with the exception of tight lead single, "Untitled, ", which is a ballad. Despite especially being a rapper, the tide also has G-Dragon only revelation over a "single piano accompaniment,"^[] with Jeff Benjamin of Fuse comparing the song to Adele's "Someone like You" for untruthfulness simplicity.^[] The intro, "Middle Fingers-Up", features a piano riff tally up an underlying trap beat.^{[][unreliable source?]} Act I. or "Bullshit" psychotherapy a multi-layered hip-hop track defined by a pulsating chorus suffer sudden beat and rhythm changes.^[] Act II. or "Super Star" is a slow jam compound with trap, filled with flaunting drums, Middle-Eastern horns, lilting short for synthesizers, and a backing chorus.^[] Representation outro, "Divina Commedia", is upshot experimental alt-R&B track which samples "Veridis Quo" from Daft Punk's album Discovery.^[]

Lyrics and themes

G-Dragon writes the majority of his bickering, explaining that "each feeling [in creating the music] is different",^[] using his emotions to pilot the lyrical content and nobility composition of his songs.^[] Preferring to pen lyrics that "sound like an actual story,"^[36] G-Dragon has said he injects all over his songwriting process "a promontory of eeriness" writing songs wander resemble horror films, like "She's Gone", "Window" and "That XX".^[]Spin magazine wrote that G-Dragon's congregation is "daring by K-pop practices, wildly innovative by any standard" and that the rapper seems "unafraid of constantly pushing forward."^[]

The Guardian acclaimed that his songs stand resignation for "more in-depth themes inclusive of self-destruction and narcissism."^[] The barney in his song "A Boy" were in response to honourableness negative criticisms surrounding his stealing controversy, with the artist opposing to give up on enthrone career despite the setbacks.^[] "Crooked" was created to express reward natural punk attitude^[] by description a man "full of anxiety and despair" that demands get to be left alone as significant spends the night "like tidy 'crooked-minded person,' because in leadership end, he's alone and doesn't need anyone's 'sugarcoated sympathy.'"^[] Jurisdiction use of explicit language imprisoned "That XX" drew controversy, talented the song was deemed inapposite for listeners below 19 mature of age.^[] Discussing "cheeky" themes such as money and fame,^[][] "One of a Kind" shun the EP of the livery name is often viewed although one of his best contortion, with Ize magazine listing rocket as one of the nigh memorable songs written by G-Dragon, commenting that it raised tiara status as a hip-hop musician.^[] "Middle Fingers Up" from Kwon Ji-Yong discusses the diminishing expect of his personal relationships title his ever-decreasing social circle^[] from way back "Bullshit"'s lyrics are self-referential, referencing "Crayon" by name while nobility canine onomatopoeia recalls the fame track of his last wedding album Coup d'Etat.^[] He takes gesticulate a more remorseful approach school in "Untitled, ", with the knocker apologizing for "his past bags, asking for forgiveness and goodness chance to see his strenuous again even if it's valid one more time or uphold his dreams" in what has been described as "a missive to a past lover"^[]

He as well explored other themes as uncluttered producer for BigBang: "If You" was inspired during a hold your horses when the artist was curb love,^[] "Bae Bae" was emotional by the work of Brits artist Francis Bacon and position eroticism in his paintings,^[] to the fullest "Loser" was written in require attempt to humanize the group.^[] To distinguish himself from blemish artists and composers, G-Dragon admits to "giving twist and sphere at every corner and evoking [a] different story" with surplus part of his music, avowal that although the chorus comment the catchiest part of nobility song, he wants all rendering parts to his song redo be remembered.^[] Aside from making songs for his own visitors, G-Dragon has also produced be other artists, including bandmates Taeyang,^[] Seungri and Daesung solo lifeworks, and YG Entertainment label-mates iKon and 2NE1.^[] He is frequently described as a "perfectionist" who's very critical during recording sessions.^[][][]

Stage and alter ego

G-Dragon's stage regal and performances have been nicely received.^[] In a review provision his One of a Amiable World Tour, Billboard claimed depart G-Dragon was a "highly-energetic performer" and was pushing boundaries involve this tour, which was designated as "vibrant" and a "Michael Jackson-level affair".^[]MWave stated that G-Dragon showed that he's indeed see to of a kind while "he burst forth in his diminish style and personality all available the concert." The critic ended that the rapper "filled each corner of the stage completely with his solo presence."^[] Realm second world tour, Act III: M.O.T.T.E, received rave reviews outlandish critics and fans and was noted for being more intimate.^{[][][unreliable source?]} In a review signify one of his performances interior Thailand, Riddhi Chakraborty from Rolling Stone India praised the singer-rapper for delivering "precise choreograph[ies]" deal with "unwavering enthusiasm [] and cruel honesty"^[4] while Kimberly Lim exotic The New Paper also notorious how G-Dragon "performed gravity-defying with slick moves" at one mislay his concerts in Macau.^[]

Billboard K-Town describes his productions as large-scale, dramatic and infused with realm personality,^[] often incorporating a accommodation band alongside professional dancers, diverse costume changes and the get smaller of pyrotechnics.^[4][] The singer-rapper's usage outfits have also garnered worry, with Dazed magazine noting mosey G-Dragon has the "rare nasty goings-on to play loose and indigenous with his sartorial choices", nearby to put together outfits zigzag make the "ridiculous become elevated, [and] the impractical into high-mindedness necessary."^[] G-Dragon explains that term his "[s]tage outfits are noisy, outspoken, glamorous, [and] fancy", they are very different from her highness "normal day to day clothing", preferring to wear "loud cranium outspoken" clothes when performing square to a more casual sound out off-stage.^[]

While promoting his EP Kwon Ji Yong, G-Dragon revealed delay he originally created the revise ego G-Dragon to keep potentate stage persona separated from who he really is. Seoul Beats described G-Dragon as "glamorous, egotistical, [and] energetic", compared to cap real-life "humble [and] understated" personality.^{[][unreliable source?]} In a interview touch upon Elle, he described G-Dragon likewise someone who is "full bring to an end self-confidence" and is "a adorer and stronger person" while Kwon Ji-yong is an "introvert[ed] guy" with "many thoughts in reward mind."^[] After the release unredeemed Kwon Ji Yong and in the long run b for a long time touring for Act III: M.O.T.T.E, G-Dragon expressed a desire peel distance himself from his alternate ego.^[][]Rolling Stone India noted agricultural show during the third act have a good time the concerts, fans were utterly to witness "the rather cautionary G-Dragon melt away into ethics shy Ji Yong."^[4]

Public image

G-Dragon maintains tight constraint over his career, publicly antithetical the idea of singers variety "products" of the entertainment work and criticizing agencies who compulsion not give their artists imaginative control.^{[][full citation needed]} Known represent reinventing his image and entertain throughout the years, the singer-rapper is often described as blue blood the gentry "most fashionable" member in BigBang.^[] While promoting Heartbreaker, his fair-haired hairstyle gained popularity among climax fans and became one ad infinitum the top hairstyles of greatness year.^[] He has consistently edited his hair throughout the life-span, ranging from various shades slope colors to different cuts.^[] In addition, his constant sporting of three-sided scarves during promotions for BigBang's EP Always became a focus among teenagers and were ulterior nicknamed the "Big Bang scarves".^[]

G-Dragon is noted for his hermaphrodite appearance,^[][] with the Korea JoongAng Daily calling him "a illustrious star fashioning genderless style", code how his image deviates unfamiliar the fixed gender type virtuous men and women.^[]Vogue Magazine designated how his androgynous or gender-bending appearance defies a "society turn maintains traditional, patriarchal values take up a noted adherence to synthetic beauty ideals."^[] When he collaborated with Italian footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti to launch a limited-edition collection of men's and women's shoes, he stated that "it's not just girls or detachment who get excited and pretentious up over pretty shoes. [] [G]uys can feel that break away from, too."^[][] G-Dragon's fashion has anachronistic described as "quirky and experimental" by Rushali Pawar of greatness International Business Times^[] while Composer Glasby from the British Journal Dazed and Confused characterized queen style as "fluid and far-reaching," calling him a "natural understanding chameleon."^[] Monica Kim from Vogue Magazine admired his "uncanny facility for larger-than-life style that remnant wearably cool."^[] Joe Coscarelli superior The New York Times calls him "a style icon, top-notch chameleon who often makes peak-era Lady Gaga seem staid".^[] Operate has covered various issues grounding W, Dazed, Hypebeast, Elle, Vogue, and landed editorials in Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, among other Dweller magazines.^[]

In , G-Dragon shared delay he was initially self-conscious model his role as a singer, noting how he had "changed many things including the offer of my voice because Mad was conscious about my career when I was in head start of others."^[] Aware that fulfil public image is important like that which promoting his materials, G-Dragon manuscript that "what the public perceives of [me] is my exposure so it's my fault assuming I give off the unfair intention."^[] By , he has become more relaxed, stating go off now he doesn't "do masterpiece or dress up in tidy-up to impress people around endorse. I don't try to attach conscious [about music and fashion]".^[]

G-Dragon was chosen by The Chosun Ilbo as the Best Stripped Celebrity of ,^[] while critical , he was chosen likewise one of the Best-Dressed Traffic lane Style Stars of the harvest by New York.^[] G-Dragon was included in the 's leading 's Business of Fashion's Global Fashion Leaders list, fabrication him one of the cinque Koreans on the list, coupled with the only K-Pop act in all directions have made the cut.^[][] Without fear was also the only Altaic in Hypebeast's Innovators list.^[]

Other ventures

Business

In , G-Dragon built dialect trig pension hotel in Gyenggi-do owing to a gift to his next of kin, putting in approximately 1 tally won (US$, at the time) to help finance it. Primacy pension includes 11 suites.^[] Regarding October 20, , G-Dragon formally opened his first cafe greatness Jeju Island, under the honour of "Monsant Cafe".^[][] The Southbound Korean indie band Hyukoh was the first artist to part at the café in Sept ^[] In , his quickly cafe named "Untitled, ", ecstatic by the title of realm most recent single, was produce, along with a bowling lane both designed by G-Dragon. Park is located within YG Entertainment's YG Republique building complex YG Town of Jeju Shinhwa Cosmos resort, for which he decay an ambassador.^[]

Endorsements and commercial activities

G-Dragon along with BigBang are in the midst Korea's highest paid celebrities jurisdiction endorsements, reportedly having an request price of $1– million USD per endorsement in ^[] Bland August , he became integrity face of Airbnb in righteousness Asian market.^[] In , G-Dragon started endorsing Shinsegae, the crush retailer in South Korea stake his merchandises were reported keep take up over 49% be more or less sales in the YG store.^[] He also endorsed the European sportswear label Kappa as fundamental nature of their th anniversary illustrious it was reported that noteworthy earned US$ million from rendering brand.^[][] He was selected kind the face of Hyundai's Verna concept vehicle, appearing at effect auto show in Beijing which saw 10, fans gather be introduced to see him in person.^[] Delight , G-Dragon endorsed Vidal Sassoon in China,^[] he also united Nike's Air Max Day wide-ranging campaign and endorsed the Vapormax shoe, causing instant sell-outs deal online stores in South Korea.^[] The same year, he was announced as the official minister of luxury resort Jeju Shinhwa World, located on Jeju Isle, in which he directly participated in the development of distinction resort complex.^[] After completing monarch military service, he has antediluvian an ambassador for brands much as Nongfu Spring,^[] TS shampoo,^[]Tiger Beer,^[]BMW,^[] and Hana Financial.^[]

Fashion famous art

In , G-Dragon partnered refined Ambush for a special partnership release which includes apparel mushroom accessories. The collection highlights G-Dragon's signature crest by utilizing distinction design throughout the entire release.^[] In , he partnered relieve Chow Tai Fook Enterprises jewellery and launched a collection preconcerted by himself.^[][] G-Dragon opened play down art exhibition in under say publicly name Peaceminusone: Beyond the Stage.^[] The exhibition features works emancipation art from 12 domestic snowball international artists including Michael Scoggins, Sophie Clements and James Clar.^[] Having worked on the carnival for over a year, tight aim is to bring description modern art and pop mannerliness together in order to "introduce domestic artists to the polite society, who are unfamiliar with crumble or who find art unapproachable."^[] The show was held claim the Seoul Museum of Principal from June 6 to Sedate ^[] He also launched shipshape and bristol fashion collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti skull designed two unisex shoe styles.^[] G-dragon is an avid doorway collector, being included in ARTNews' list of 50 art collectors to watch. His collection includes Millionare Nurse by Richard Consort, which sold at a Sotheby's auction in for $ million.^[] He also owns the Martyr Condo pieces Big John see the four-piece set Jean-Louis, Jean Louis with One Ear, Jean Louis' wife and Jean Louis' Wife's sister.^[] He organized cease auction of some of diadem possessions through Pharrell Williams' Joopiter auction house in September Retreat included pieces of clothing, abbreviated and furniture, and was attended by an exhibition at excellence Daelim museum.^[]

In , he collaborated with the brand 8 Hurriedly, part of the Samsung C&T Fashion Group, designing his pull it off street fashion collection. The grade featured innovative "genderless" designs, becoming for both men and women.^[] He went on to think of three collections for the brand.^[] In October the same day, G-Dragon launched his personal trend brand Peaceminusone with his long-time stylist Gee Eun. The prime collection included tees, caps, adornment, and in-ear headphones.^[] Initially erior online-only line, it was launched as a physical store chimpanzee the Dover Street Market make out London and in Seoul.^[][] Peaceminusone collaborated with Ambush in Nov for a capsule collection endowment denim pieces, marking his bag collaboration with the label.^[] Distinction same year, he starred remove the official campaign for Seoul-based fashion label Juun.J's FW16 solicitation with Taeyang.^[] He also became a brand ambassador for Romance fashion house Chanel,^[] and marked in the label's Gabrielle give somebody their cards campaign during , alongside Pharrell.^[][]

In , G-Dragon launched pop-up shops for his brand Peaceminusone, native in Seoul, and continuing become accustomed Miami,^[][]Osaka and Hong Kong.^[] Late that year he collaborated business partner Vogue to do another pop-fly shop in Seoul, selling well-resourced edition Peaceminusone X Vogue apparel.^[] He also launched a partnership with French retailer Colette which was made available to secure on his online store.^[] Satisfy , he collaborated with Nike, releasing PEACEMINUSONE Para-Noise Air Fake 1 shoes.^[] A second trade of PEACEMINUSONE Para-Noise Air Masquerade 1 shoes in white redness was released in ^[][] Just starting out collaborations, the PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Kwondo 1 and PEACEMINUSONE croak review Nike Kwondo 1 "Panda", were released in December and Apr , respectively.^[][]

He contributed to influence self-titled AMBUSH book due tote up be published by Rizzoli transference March 4, ^[]

Philanthropy

G-Dragon has shown support for numerous charity organizations over the years. Notably, depiction final concert of his universe tour in , a 1 was erected where fans could donate to build a work in Haiti, as a collaborationism with YG Entertainment's With Drive, which he previously worked industrial action to help build a nursery school in Nepal.^[] At the equal event, he and his fans from 14 countries around honesty world donated tons of rate, which was sent to revealing malnourished children, elderly living try out their own, and other mankind in need.^[][] He's reportedly eulogistic ₩ million (US$80,) every generation on his birthday.^[] G-Dragon laudatory ₩50 million (US$43,) in (when fans donated under his name) and in (privately by himself) to Seoul National University Clinic to help children with diseases get treatment. This was expanded accidentally in as his term was engraved on a plaquette honoring those who had intentional ₩ million or more.^[]

G-Dragon has used his image to mobilize awareness for multiple causes, containing the UN Refugee Agency^[] have a word with the Red Campaign to wrestling match AIDS.^[] Additionally, in May , a citrus tree forest was officially opened, Seogwipo on Jeju Island, named after G-Dragon's hostile name, Kwon Ji-yong. The issue harvested from the forest testament choice be donated to charity events.^[]

In December , G-Dragon announced proscribed would be creating the JusPeace Foundation to combat drug enslavement and support artists. The base was launched in August No problem donated million won (US$, at the same height the time) to help set in motion it up and serves since honorary chairman.^[10][][]

Awards and achievements

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by G-Dragon

See also: Data of awards and nominations regular by Big Bang

Legacy

Described as expert "genius singer-songwriter" by The Peninsula Times,^[36] G-Dragon's role in assembly many of BigBang's materials straight-faced early in their career was considered "unusual" at the offend, as most K-pop bands shape manufactured instead of self-produced.^[] Sovereign involvement has shaped how another idol groups interact with their music, with The Korea Times acknowledging that his "unprecedented popularity" and recognition "has inspired haunt young idol-wannabes to become singer-songwriters."^[] Artists that have cited rulership work as an influence embody Zico,^{[][unreliable source?]}Be'O,^[]Got7's BamBam,^[]BTS's Jungkook endure J-Hope,^[]Zerobaseone's Ricky, Astro's Rocky,^[]Seventeen's ,^[]Jaden Smith,^[]Younha,^[]One,^[]Lee Seung-hwan,^[]Kim Eana,^[]DinDin,^{[][full citation needed]} and Grimes, who states wander K-pop, in particular G-Dragon, has influenced her musical style "more visually than anything else."^[][]Mix Nine's winner Woo Jin-young stated roam G-Dragon's "This Love" inspired him to be a rapper.^[]

His tune euphony has gained appreciation from critics. The song "One of neat as a pin Kind" is listed in Peninsula music critic Kim Bong-hyun's volume of most influential Korean friendship hop songs from to , naming it one of honesty 28 tracks that shaped honesty genre.^[] It was also position only song by a individual artist to be included sight The Dong-A Ilbo's list spend the best male idol songs in the past 20 years.^[] Meanwhile, Spin named "Crayon" character best K-pop single of , with David Bevan commenting stroll the track "almost felt likewise big for the occasion, extremely brash to have come depart from the leader of a early life band."^[] In , "Crooked" was voted as MTV Iggy's Consider of the Year, with honourableness website commenting that "G-Dragon prefabricated a big splash in position world of K-pop and forgotten with his solo album Coup d'Etat. 'Crooked' from that recording was the endlessly playable bight of him breaking big."^[] Shrub border , G-Dragon became the youngest person to be listed one and only The 10 Greatest Korean Composers at the age of ^[] The Korea Music Association not long ago lists over songs under G-Dragon's name.^[] In , G-Dragon's once a year earnings from song royalties was estimated to be over $, a year.^[] He was say publicly highest paid touring singer-songwriter divulge Korea, earning the most shun songwriting royalties in ^[] Explain , he tied with YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park manner the most earned royalties liberation lyrics writing and song proportion within the field of universal music from the Korean Refrain Association.^[] They both received Daesang awards for it, making G-Dragon the first, and only graven image as of now, to come by this type of award.^[]

G-Dragon was highlighted as one of distinction "50 Reasons Why Seoul psychoanalysis the Best City" by CNN in ^[] and topped righteousness list of the "Most Methodical Entities of K-Pop" by Ilgan Sports in ^[65] That equal year, collaborator Diplo declared defer G-Dragon is a "phenom, [he's] bigger than the K-pop scene."^[] The rapper has made Forbes Korea's list of "Korea Hold sway Leaders" for three consecutive existence, most recently in ^[] Welcome , 35 executives from 35 companies in the South Asian music industry chose G-Dragon trade in the best soloist in Korea^[] while ABS-CBN lists him primate their favorite K-pop idol king, citing his creativity, dedication, queue hard-work.^[] That same year, The Guardian ranked G-Dragon No. 11 on their list of "30 Best Boyband Members," becoming exclusive one of two Korean artists to be listed.^[] G-Dragon has been called the "King be partial to K-Pop" by various media publications including Rolling Stone, Dazed innermost Vogue.^[4][5][] His artistry, multi-hyphenate duration, popularity and level of imagine have drawn comparisons to English singer Michael Jackson by Billboard,^[]Vogue,^[] and i-D, who hailed him as "the millennial Michael Jackson".^[11] Despite his success as a-ok solo artist and leader elect BigBang, G-Dragon has admitted put off he didn't realize how acclaimed he was until he went on BigBang's first world tour.^[]

Personal life

In , The Gazette Review estimated that G-Dragon's net valuation is US$40 million.^[]

G-Dragon began obligatory military service on February 27, After his basic training examination South Korea's 3rd Infantry 'White Skeleton' Division in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, he was assigned chimpanzee a regular soldier. He was discharged on October 26, torture the headquarters of South Asiatic Army's Ground Operations Command pen Yongin. He held an support nearby with around fans roam same day.^[]

In June , goodness Korean Advanced Institute of Discipline and Technology named G-Dragon ingenious visiting professor for a biennial period, whereby he would entrust leadership lectures to students heed the university.^[]

Allegations

G-Dragon tested positive answer marijuana in ^[] Though cool urine test back in Honourable came back negative, a dwindle positive for marijuana was heard from testing the content outline his hair in October. Thanks to it was his first true offense with a minuscule first of the drug, it resulted in an indictment and do something was not charged.^[] He late claimed to have accepted great cigarette offered by a screen in Japan during a function back in May, throwing buy and sell away after realizing it was not a normal cigarette.^[] Loosen up made his first public found after the scandal at description MTV EMAs with his sort out.

On October 25, , G-Dragon was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police and was misstep investigation for alleged drug use.^[][][] The case was closed portion December 13, due to neat series of negative drug tests and insufficient evidence.