G-Dragon

Other Name: 지드래곤

Age: 36

Birthday: August 18, 1988

Nationality: South Korean

Gender: Male

Kwon Ji Yong, better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and model. After 6 years as a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment, G-Dragon officially debuted as the leader and one of two rappers for the Korean group Big Bang. G-Dragon has been involved with writing, composing and producing many of Big Bang's tracks, including "Lies", "Last Farewell", and "Haru Haru". He released his debut solo album, "Heartbreaker", which yielded the number-one single of the same name. The album went on to become one of the most successful albums of the year, garnering sales of over 200,000 copies and winning the Mnet Asian Music Awards for Album of the Year. Heartbreaker also sparked major controversies for the artist, including accusations of plagiarism. After almost a year of hiatus, G-Dragon and bandmate T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper. G-Dragon's influence extends beyond the music industry, having shaped major trends in South Korea. His tight control over his image and artistry has won him praise for his contribution to fashion, and his lyrical content and composition have garnered him awards. In June 2023, YG Entertainment revealed that their exclusive contract with G-Dragon had expired. On December 21, 2023, it was announced that he had signed with Galaxy Corporation. (Source: Wikipedia, Soompi).