[OSEN=??? ??] “I started writing music since 13. YG Entertainment’s main producer Yang Hyun Suk encouraged me to get creative whether it is lyrics or songs.” Now G-DRAGON is 28, which means he’s been making and performing music for about 15 years. He goes by many names, “Fashion Icon,” “Multi-talented Artist who showcases modern art,” and etc., but on top of everything, what defines him the best is “Musician.”

A power group of 10 years since debut, BIGBANG is once again sweeping every music chart this year with their new project called “MADE.” It is not an easy task to release two new songs every month but rather than losing their energy, they are in high spirits, proving to everyone that they are one of the bests. At the center of BIGBANG, there is G-DRAGON, the leader who holds it together. He’s been making most of the BIGBANG’s songs since their debut in 2006 and their unique and special music have been and still being widely loved by fans everywhere.

G-DRAGON has been successful not just as a member of BIGBANG but also as a solo artist, being praised as a truly talented musician. Even when he made TV appearances other than music programs, his musical spirit never died.

#1. G-DRAGON, a talented song writer

When BIGBANG debuted in 2006, they drew attention for their talent in writing their own music. In their first album called “BIGBANG,” G-DRAGON wrote the intro song and “We Belong Together,” hinting that the era of BIGBANG has begun. He also participated in the making of other songs that were released in the same year, such as “VIP,” “VICTORY,” Forever With U,” and “Shake It.”



BIGBANG released as many as four albums in one year when they first debuted and their songs exuded the hip-hop soul. G-DRAGON also appeared on stage with hip-hop songs like “VIP” and “Shake It.” It does not mean that BIGBANG and G-DRAGON no longer engage in hip-hop songs, but rather, they are experimenting with a variety of genres.

BIGBANG started to slowly change their style of music in 2007 with the album “Always.” That is the album that turned the group into a one of the most loved singing group with the song “Lie.” “Lie” helped the group gain immense popularity and dominate every music shows and charts in 2007. In the same year, BIGBANG released their 2^nd mini album “Hot Issue” and in it, there was a song called “Last Farewell,” a mega-hit song that allowed BIGBANG to become the most popular group in Korea.

Since then, G-DRAGON became one of the most loved singers in Korea with his songs “Haru Haru,” “My Heaven,” “Tonight (2011),” “Blue,” “Fantastic Baby,” “Bad Boy,” and “Monster” in 2012. Now in 2015, they are once again topping the music charts with “BAE BAE,” “BANG BANG BANG,” and “IF YOU.”

#2. G-DRAGON rises as a solo artist

BIGBANG’s leader also performed as a solo artist. The word “variety” could perhaps best describe him when he is on his own. G-DRAGON offers a variety of music to his fans while not losing his hip-hop identity.

In 2009, he released his first solo album “Heartbreaker” that included many great songs like “Heartbreaker,” “Breathe,” “Hello,” and “She’s Gone.” G-DRAGON stepped out of his comfort zone even further with his 2012 album “One of a Kind,” introducing an electronic hip-hop song “Crayon.” The album also included “Missing You” and “One of a Kind,” showcasing G-DRAGON’s great talent in song writing. 2013’s “Coup D’etat” was no exception. He surely proved that he creates one of a kind music with songs like “Coup D’etat,” “Who You?,” “Niliria,” “Crooked,” and “Go.”



#G-DRAGON brings music to entertainment TV programs

Other than in songs he wrote or his performances, G-DRAGON’s musical talent can also be seen TV programs as well.

G-DRAGON is participating in MBC’s Infinite Challenge Music Festival once again this year. The first appearance in the show’s music festival was when he performed “Having an Affair” with comedian Park Myung Su. At the time, writing the song was a big challenge for G-DRAGON. “My songs rarely get turned down, even at YG” said G-DRAGON, reminiscing the time when he was working on the song for the show. After all, the song was a great hit with a mixture of electronic sound and hip hop. G-DRAGON proved that he is indeed a show stopper, dominating every music chart.

G-DRAGON and Jung Hyung Don’s “Going To Try” was something completely different. This time, G-DRAGON wrote a song tailored to Jung Hyung Don’s style of music, mixing a trendy bit called “trap” with traditional Korean music to create a surprising sound.

Fans are already anticipating this year’s music festival for Infinite Challenge as G-DRAGON teamed up with TAEYANG. It has not been revealed who the duo will be working with, but without a doubt, G-DRAGON will work his magic one more time to hit a home run.

2015. 7. 9.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53208?lang=en

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BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON has established himself as a true artist from a mere hip-hop idol, mesmerizing the world outside of his home country. When five unite, it’s BIGBANG, G-DRAGON with T.O.P become GD & T.O.P, and when he goes solo, it’s simply G-DRAGON. OSEN took a closer look at this amazing artist to find out more about G-DRAGON.

[OSEN=??? ??] Ji Yong Gwon is the real name of BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON, but many call him by “GD.”

* GD, a single person with multiple talents

People no longer see G-DRAGON as just a singer as he is a man with multiple talents and everyone wants to get a piece of him. Writing music and album producing are just for holding his place as a musician. G-DRAGON gets invited to Paris Fashion Week every year and Seoul Museum of Art held an exhibition called “PEACEMINUSONE : Beyond the Stage” in which G-DRAGON and 12 artists collaborated to showcase art works. He also proved himself as an excellent entertainer in TV shows like Infinite Challenge and Running Men.

1. Leader of a power group of 10 years on top, BIGBANG

2. Song writer and producer earning millions every year



3. True fashionista adored by the fashion industry in Paris

4. Talented artist who showcases creative modern art

5. Singer who goes on world tour solo

6. Designer who makes and styles his own stage clothes

7. Soon-to-be actor with wide range of acting experience in music videos and TV

* From a naive boy to a rebel, a gentleman to a rapper

On June 19, YG Entertainment’s main producer Yang Hyun Suk posted a picture of G-DRAGON at 13 on Instagram. There, a naive-looking boy in dreads is smiling. Then 15 years later, his daily life is being broadcasted real time via SNS and media outlets.  From a man with no make up and beard covering half of his face to a show stopper with unique mix and match of colors and accessories, he sure knows how to play fashion. “Manner makes a gentleman,” said Colin Firth in the movie “Kingsman : The Secret Service.” G-DRAGON in suit could easily turn the heads of the finest English gentlemen. G-DRAGON is a fashion chameleon.



* G-DRAGON on himself

G-DRAGON appeared in JTBC’s News Room on the evening of June 18 and openly talked about himself with anchor Son Suk Hui. It is a rare opportunity given to idol singers to appear in evening news. To the anchor’s question, “What differentiate BIGBANG from other idol groups like EXO or SHINEE?” G-DRAGON said, “We write our own songs that could attract a wide range of audience.” G-DRAGON is always full of confidence and that is the secret of his popularity. “Such comment could upset EXO fans,” said the anchor, but G-DRAGON applied by saying, “I can’t help it. It’s the truth.”

“I am proud of my songs. It’s been a while since our last album, so I wanted to present great music to our fans and I want to take time to show them what I prepared. I always think about what I would be working on five or 10 years from now. My work in modern art falls in that category of my constant thinking of the future.” (at PEACEMINUSONE press conference)

* What kind of future holds for G-DRAGON?

G-DRAGON is still evolving. Fans are curious about G-DRAGON’s later years as much as he does. “(Since BIGBANG’s debut) 10 years could be either short or long, but each of us are at a stage in life that we could embrace only the good things. Good songs are the ones that could appeal to the audience as they are. Instead of just putting our own meaning into the songs, we wanted our fans to just feel the music and take them in as they are” said G-DRAGON.

G-DRAGON seems to have reached the state of spiritual realm.

2015. 7. 9.
Source: http://www.yg-life.com/archives/53211?lang=en

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