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G-Dragon
Kwon Ji-yong, best known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "King of K-pop", he rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world.
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Born 18 August 1988 · Q495577
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s contract had expired, though would be collaborating with him for activities such as advertising while discussing his renewal further. On December 20, it was announced that G-Dragon had officially left YG Entertainment. On the same day, Galaxy Corporation officially announced they had officially signed G-Dragon, with plans for him to make a comeback in 2024. On the October 30 episode of You Quiz on the Block, G-Dragon introduced his first new song since 2017, a pre-release single titled
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2026· 13 entries
International Business Times Singapore: G-Dragon's Agency Files Lawsuits Against Over 100 Alleged Online Defamers, Warns of Strict Legal Action
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Published video “G-DRAGON - 제48차 유네스코 세계유산위원회 l 개회식 GD의 하루”.
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Published video “#KSPARK IN KAOHSIUNG #KSPARKinKAOHSIUNG #GDRAGON #GD #GDRAGON2026”.
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Published video “GD의 하루”.
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Published video “G-DRAGON - TAEYANG 'LIVE FAST DIE SLOW' MV Reaction with DAESUNG”.
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Published video “G-DRAGON - 빅뱅 코첼라(#BANGCHELLA) Behind the Scenes”.
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Published video “G-DRAGON - ⚽️ GAME DAY IN LA ⚾️ with DAESUNG (LAFC & Los Angeles Dodgers) GD의 하루”.
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Published video “#BIGBANG AT #COACHELLA WEEKEND 2 RECAP #BANGCHELLA #GDRAGON #TAEYANG #DAESUNG #GD #태양 #대성”.
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Published video “#GDRAGON AT #COACHELLA WEEKEND 2 RECAP #BANGCHELLA #GDRAGON #TAEYANG #DAESUNG #GD #태양 #대성”.
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Published video “#GD #COACHELLA See You Weekend 2 👀#BANGCHELLA #GDRAGON #GDRAGON2026”.
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Published video “How was #GD #COACHELLA WEEKEND 1?#BANGCHELLA #GDRAGON #GDRAGON20206”.
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G-Dragon collaborated with Jacob & Co
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2025· 5 entries
Awarded Order of Cultural Merit, 4th class (2025).
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It was confirmed that G-Dragon's third studio album, titled Übermensch, would be released on February 25
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South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized G-Dragon's cultural achievements and expanding the value of Korea’s pop culture worldwide by awarding him the Okgwan Order, a 4th grade Order of Cultural M
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Making him the youngest person to ever to receive this distinction, as well as the first Korean idol
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G-Dragon debuted a $1 million watch co-designed with Jacob & Co
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2023· 3 entries
“s contract had expired, though would be collaborating with him for activities such as advertising while discussing his renewal further. On December 20, it was announced that G-Dragon had officially left YG Entertainment. On the same day, Galaxy Corporation officially announced they had officially signed G-Dragon, with plans for him to make a comeback in 2024. On the October 30 episode of You Quiz on the Block, G-Dragon introduced his first new song since 2017, a pre-release single titled”
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G-Dragon officially departed YG Entertainment after 20 years of activities, signing to Galaxy Corporation under his real name
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G-Dragon announced he would be preparing a comeback album
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2019· 2 entries
At the headquarters of South Korean Army's Ground Operations Command in Yongin
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Collaborated with Nike, releasing PEACEMINUSONE Para-Noise Air Force 1 shoes
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2018· 5 entries
By entering the 3rd Infantry Division's boot camp in Gangwon province as an active duty soldier, where he was set to be discharged on October 26, 2019, after completing the requirements
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G-Dragon began mandatory military service on February 27, 2018.
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The Gazette Review estimated that G-Dragon's net worth is US$40 million
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Tied with YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park for the most earned royalties for lyrics writing and song composition within the field of popular music from the Korean Music Copyright Association
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35 executives from 35 companies in the South Korean music industry chose G-Dragon as the best soloist in Korea while ABS-CBN lists him as their favorite K-pop idol leader, citing his creativity, dedication, and hard-work
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2017· 7 entries
And visited 29 cities across Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania
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G-Dragon featured on Zion
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Additionally, in May 2017, a citrus tree forest was officially opened, Seogwipo on Jeju Island, named after G-Dragon's real name, Kwon Ji-yong.
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G-Dragon launched pop-up shops for his brand Peaceminusone, starting in Seoul, and continuing with Miami, Osaka and Hong Kong
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His second cafe named "Untitled, 2017", inspired by the title of his most recent single, was built, along with a bowling alley both designed by G-Dragon
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As his name was engraved on a plaque honoring those who had contributed ₩100 million or more
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G-Dragon endorsed Vidal Sassoon in China, he also joined Nike's Air Max Day global campaign and endorsed the Vapormax shoe, causing instant sell-outs across online stores in South Korea
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2016· 4 entries
And featured in the Business of Fashion’s "BoF 500" list
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G-Dragon started endorsing Shinsegae, the largest retailer in South Korea and his merchandises were reported to take up over 49% of sales in the YG store
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Double majoring Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and Fashion Merchandising at Sejong University
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Collaborated with the brand 8 Seconds, part of the Samsung C&T Fashion Group, designing his first street fashion collection
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2015· 5 entries
G-Dragon officially opened his first cafe on Jeju Island, under the name of "Monsant Cafe"
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Wrote and produced a song for Welcome Back, the debut album of YG's new rookie group iKon
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Participated in the Infinite Challenge music festival for the third consecutive time, and for the first time with bandmate Taeyang
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Under the name Peaceminusone: Beyond the Stage
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G-Dragon's annual earnings from song royalties was estimated to be over $700,000 a year
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2014· 3 entries
Partnered with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises jewelry and launched a collection designed by himself
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Was chosen as one of the Best-Dressed Street Style Stars of the year by New York
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G-Dragon wrote and produced for other YG artists
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2013· 7 entries
In Imjingak, composing and performing the song "Going to Try" with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don
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A booth was erected where fans could donate to build a fishery in Haiti, as a collaboration with YG Entertainment's With Campaign, which he previously worked with to help build a school in Nepal
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Embarked on the One of a Kind World Tour, his first worldwide tour as a solo artist, making him the first Korean soloist to tour Japanese dome arenas
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Featuring the number-one single "Who You
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Becoming the first Korean solo artist to hold a four-dome tour in Japan and the second Korean solo artist to have a world tour (the first being Rain)
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G-Dragon partnered with Ambush for a special collaboration release which includes apparel and accessories
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"Crooked" was voted as MTV Iggy's Song of the Year, with the website commenting that "G-Dragon made a big splash in the world of K-pop and beyond with his solo album Coup d'Etat
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2012· 2 entries
Drawing positive reviews, placing first on the Billboard World Album Chart and entering the Billboard 200 Chart at 161
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G-Dragon built a pension hotel in Gyenggi-do as a gift to his family, putting in approximately 1 billion won (US$920,000 at the time) to help finance it
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2011· 3 entries
And topped the list of the "Most Influential Entities of K-Pop" by Ilgan Sports in 2013
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(when fans donated under his name) and in 2012 (privately by himself) to Seoul National University Hospital to help children with diseases get treatment
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G-Dragon shared that he was initially self-conscious of his role as a musician, noting how he had "changed many things including the tone of my voice because I was conscious about my job when I was in front of others
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2010· 1 entry
YG Entertainment announced that they personally contacted Flo Rida's representatives requesting that he feature in G-Dragon's live album, Shine a Light, to which Flo Rida accepted
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2009· 2 entries
Released his first solo studio album Heartbreaker; the album and its title track of the same name were commercially successful, becoming the best-selling album by a Korean soloist at the time and earning him Album of
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G-Dragon was featured on singer Lexy's song "Super Fly" for her album Rush alongside Taeyang and T
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2008· 2 entries
G-Dragon became the youngest person to be listed on The 10 Greatest Korean Composers at the age of 20
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To study post-modern music; he later dropped out due to his busy schedule, and instead majored in Sports Technology Management at Gukje Cyber University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in 2013
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2007· 1 entry
Was a musical departure from their previous materials and saw G-Dragon's increased involvement in its production
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2001· 1 entry
Becoming the youngest Korean rapper at 13 years old
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1988· 1 entry
Born 1988-08-18.
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