Kwon Ji-yong (G-Dragon), 27
K-POP/HIP HOP IDOL | SOUTH KOREA
In an industry full of lookalike boy bands, singer/rapper G-Dragon (yong is dragon in Korean) stands out. The K-pop star already been on two solo world tours, thanks to a loyal international following. And a cutting-edge style has made him a front-row fixture at Chanel shows. Though in the business since age 5, G-Dragon rose to fame as part of the group Bigbang. “I think not getting much attention from the start actually helped me build a stronger career,” he says. – Rana Wehbe
Source: FORBES