Kwon Ji Yong, famously known as G-Dragon is a multi talented
K-pop artist in today’s generation. Born and raised in South Korea in August 18, 1988, he was
the lead singer of the well-known Korean band Big Bang. With his exceptional talent, certainly he can
reach the ladder of success with ease.
Bio 101
- Ji Yong began his career as a singer at the age of eight. He
was part of the group little Roora. Unfortunately, the contract was ended by
their record company.
- At the age of 12, he began taking classes in rapping because
he was inspired by the American rap group Wu-Tang Clan.
- When he was 14, Kwon was introduced to YG Corporation by Sean
(member of the hip hop duo Jinusean). He spent his first year cleaning the
whole studio and act as a “water boy” whenever there is a dance rehearsal
(humble beginning).
- After 6 years of training, in 2006 G-Dragon made his
official debut as the lead vocalist of the group Big Bang with Dong Youngbae
(Taeyang) along with the other three members.
- As being the most fashionable amongst his fellow members, G-Dragon made a great impact to the fashion
world in South Korea which earned him awards like “Most Influential Men of 2008”
and “Style Icon of 2008”. He was called “fashionista” by Kang Dong Wan (fashion
icon).
- Later on, Ji Yong decided to make some several solo appearances
and released his debut solo album after helping his co-member Taeayang released
his own.
Trivia 101
- G-Dragon derives from his real name” Ji Yong” (Ji sounds
like G and Yong means Dragon).
He has two tattoos (one on his right inner arms “vita dolce”
and on his left “moderato”).
- Kangin from Super Junior is Kwon’s childhood friend.
- He was reported “positive” for smoking marijuana. Luckily he was not charged by the law since
the results indicated a very small amount of marijuana which is a first offense
only.
- Ji Yong made some collaboration albums with his co-group
member T.O.P in 2010.
He made a studio album in 2009 with a title “Heartbreaker”
and he will make another one this year.
- His first live album is “Shine a Light” released last 2010.
Awards:
(2007) Music
Arrangement (Lies) : Mnet KM Music Festival
(2009) Song of the
month (September) for “Heartbreaker”: 38th Cyworld Digital Music
Awards
(2009) Best Album of
the Year for “Heartbreaker”: Mnet Asian Music Awards
(2009) Album of the
Year for “Heartbreaker”: Melon Music Awards
(2009) Top 10: melon
Music Awards
(2010) Ting’s Choice
Awards: Cyworld Digital Music Awards
(2010) Bongsang Award: Cyworld
Digital Music Awards
(2010) Best Collaboration
Video for “Rain is Fallin”: MTV Video Music Awards Japan
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