Birthday
Aug 18
1988
37 yrs
Zodiac
Leo
Height
170 cm
Weight
58 kg
Blood Type
A
Nationality
South Korean
Debut
2006
Agency
Real Name
Kwon Ji-yong (권지용)
About
G-Dragon debuted with BIGBANG in 2006 as BIGBANG's leader because he had the longest training period along with Taeyang. His solo career began in 2009 when he released his first album Heartbreaker. He then continued releasing other single albums, such as 'One of a Kind' (2012), 'Coup D'Etat' (2013) and 'Kwon Ji Yong' (2017).
He formed duos with both Taeyang and T. O. P.
On June 6, 2023, YG Entertainment revealed that G-Dragon's exclusive contract with the agency had expired. On October 1, news outlet StarNews reported that G-Dragon had signed an exclusive contract with Warner Music Korea following his departure from YG Entertainment. It has yet to be confirmed.
On December 5, Money Today reported that G-Dragon is about to sign with Galaxy Corporation. However, the agency stated that no official response can be made. On December 20, YG Entertainment announced that G-Dragon officially left the company.
He is expected to join Galaxy Corporation as the agency announced that they will be holding a press conference about the artist on the following day. The next day, Galaxy Corporation announced that G-Dragon has officially signed with them, and that he will be making his comeback sometime in 2024. On March 31, 2024, Galaxy Corporation CEO Choi Yong-ho revealed that G-Dragon is planning to have a comeback in the second half of 2024 as well as a world tour.
On August 1, Park Myung Soo stated that G-Dragon will be coming back in October. However, Galaxy Corporation responded that there is no specific date set for his comeback. That same day, YG Entertainment revealed that they transferred the trademark rights for 'G-Dragon' and 'GD' to Kwon Ji-yong.
On October 8, it was reported that G-Dragon had begun filming the music video for his comeback set for October 25. Galaxy Corporation stated that the specific schedule for the comeback has not been confirmed as of yet. On October 21, G-Dragon unveiled a black image on his SNS accounts, hinting at his comeback.
He released the digital single, "Power", on October 31. On November 8, TenAsia reported that G-Dragon will premiere a new single at the . Galaxy Corporation later stated that nothing has been confirmed.
On November 21, G-Dragon posted a teaser image on his SNS accounts, announcing that he will be releasing "Home Sweet Home" the next day. On January 6, 2025, TenAsia reported that G-Dragon will be releasing full-length album in February. Galaxy Corporation later stated that they are currently working on a February album release, although nothing has been finalized as of yet.
On February 4, G-Dragon unveiled a teaser for his third album Übermensch, scheduled to be released on February 25.
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