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Public image |
"There are too many references and ideas, colors and shapes — yet on him, they feel just right. Where there's a constricted idea of masculinity in society, G-Dragon exploded the paradigm for how a man could be. He was like Prince, only less interested in making his body a sexual object. In G-Dragon's world, fashion cou... |
G-Dragon maintains tight control over his career, publicly opposing the idea of singers as "products" of the entertainment industry and criticizing agencies who do not give their artists creative control.[176] Known for reinventing his image and style throughout the years, the singer-rapper is often described as the "m... |
G-Dragon is noted for his androgynous appearance,[181][182] with the Korea JoongAng Daily calling him "a notable star fashioning genderless style", noting how his image deviates from the fixed gender type of men and women.[183] Vogue Magazine stated how his androgynous or gender-bending appearance defies a "society tha... |
In 2011, 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."[192] Aware that his public image is important when promoting his materials, G-Dragon notes t... |
G-Dragon was chosen by The Chosun Ilbo as the Best Dressed Celebrity of 2012,[194] while in 2014, he was chosen as one of the Best-Dressed Street Style Stars of the year by New York.[195] G-Dragon was included in the 2015's and 2016's Business of Fashion's 500 Global Fashion Leaders list, making him one of the five Kor... |
Other ventures |
Business |
In 2012, G-Dragon built a pension hotel as a gift to his family; fans can also stay at this hotel which is now run as a business by his parents.[199] On October 20, 2015, G-Dragon officially opened his first cafe on Jeju Island, under the name of "Monsant Cafe".[200][201] The South Korean indie band Hyukoh was the firs... |
Endorsements and commercial activities |
G-Dragon along with BigBang are Korea's highest paid celebrities over endorsements, reportedly having an asking price of $1–1.5 million USD per endorsement in 2011.[204] In August 2015, he became the face of Airbnb in the Asian market.[205] In 2016, G-Dragon started endorsing Shinsegae, the largest retailer in South Ko... |
Fashion and art |
In 2013, G-Dragon partnered with Ambush for a special collaborative release which includes apparel and accessories. The collection highlights G-Dragon's signature crest by utilizing the design throughout the entire release.[213] In 2014, G-Dragon partnered with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises jewelry and launched a collectio... |
Peaceminusone logo |
In 2016, he collaborated with the brand 8 Seconds, part of the Samsung C&T Fashion Group, designing his first street fashion collection. The collection featured innovative "genderless" designs, suitable for both men and women.[220] In October the same year, G-Dragon launched his personal fashion brand, Peaceminusone, w... |
In 2017, G-Dragon began doing pop-up shops for his brand Peaceminusone which started in Seoul. He then teamed up with the boutique called Alchemist to launch a six-day pop-up in Miami.[228][229] While on his second world tour (Act III: M.O.T.T.E) he continued to make pit stops, to do pop-up shops in places like Osaka a... |
Philanthropy |
G-Dragon has shown support for numerous charity organizations over the years. Notably, the final concert of his world tour in 2013, 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... |
G-Dragon has used his image to raise awareness for multiple causes, including the UN Refugee Agency[241] and the Red Campaign to fight AIDS.[242] Additionally, in May 2017, a citrus tree forest was officially opened in the city of Seogwipo on Jeju Island, named after G-Dragon's real name, Kwon Ji-yong. The fruit harves... |
In December 2023, G-Dragon announced he would be creating a foundation with the purpose of combating widespread drug addiction.[10][244] |
Awards and achievements |
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by G-Dragon |
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Big Bang |
G-Dragon has won seven Mnet Asian Music Awards, six Melon Music Awards, four Style Icon Awards, two Korean Music Awards, two Golden Disc Awards, two MBC Entertainment Awards, among several other awards. In 2013, at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, G-Dragon won the Daesang award for Artist of the Year, becoming the first, a... |
Legacy |
Described as a "genius singer-songwriter" by The Korea Times,[35] G-Dragon's role in producing many of BigBang's materials so early in their career was considered "unusual" at the time, as most K-pop bands are manufactured instead of self-produced.[249] His involvement has shaped how new idol groups interact with their... |
His music has gained appreciation from critics. The song "One of a Kind" is listed in Korean music critic Kim Bong-hyun's book of most influential Korean hip hop songs from 1989 to 2016, naming it one of the 28 tracks that shaped the genre.[266] It was also the only song by a solo artist to be included in The Dong-a Il... |
G-Dragon was highlighted as one of the "50 Reasons Why Seoul is the Best City" by CNN in 2011[276] and topped the list of the "Most Influential Entities of K-Pop" by Ilgan Sports in 2013.[67] That same year, collaborator Diplo declared that G-Dragon is a "phenom, [he's] bigger than the K-pop scene."[277] The rapper has... |
Personal life |
G-Dragon enrolled at Kyung Hee University in 2008 to study post-modern music. He later dropped out due to his busy schedule, and instead majored in Leisure Sports Studies at Gukje Cyber University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in 2013. G-Dragon graduated in 2016 with a Master's degree in content and retail distributio... |
G-Dragon began mandatory military service on February 27, 2018. After his basic training at South Korea's 3rd Infantry 'White Skeleton' Division in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, he was assigned as a regular soldier. 3,000 VIP BigBang fans awaited G-Dragon's return from his military service at the headquarters of South Ko... |
On October 25, 2023, G-Dragon was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police and is under investigation for alleged drug use.[287][288][289] He has been previously investigated back in 2011 for illegally smoking marijuana, but received a suspended indictment. At the time, the prosecution cited the fact that G-Dragon was... |
On October 30, 2023, G-Dragon reiterated his denial of any allegations related to drug use. His legal counsel, Attorney Kim Soo-Hyun, affirmed, "Kwon Ji-yong has never taken drugs." G-Dragon expresses a strong intention for voluntary questioning and active cooperation with the ongoing investigation. He is determined to... |
On December 13, 2023, Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency closed the case on G-Dragon's alleged drug use. The police said that a series of negative drug tests and insufficient evidence prompted them to close the case.[293] |
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