G-Dragon

G-Dragon: Biography in Details

Who is G-Dragon?

G-Dragon is an award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion icon. He is renowned as the king of k-pop.

In 2006, Forbes named him the most influential person under 30 in Asia’s entertainment and sports.

He is also the leader of the hip-hop group, Big Bang which became the best-selling boy band in the world.

Who are the parents of G-Dragon?

G-Dragon was born in Kwon Ji-Yong on 18th August 1988, in Seoul to Kwon Young-hwan and Han Gi-ran. They are of Korean ethnicity.

He has an elder sister, Dami Kwon.

G-Dragon Career

At the age of six, he joined the group Little Roo’Ra. Later, he was searched by SM Entertainment during a ski trip with his family. He trained for 5 years under the same record label.

In 2001, he became the youngest Korean rapper with the hip-hop album, Flex. Later, he was on the group Big Bang which includes T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung formed by YG Entertainment. Their first studio album, Bigbang Vol.1 includes his singles This Love, the cover of Maroon 5.

In 2009, his first solo album, Heartbreaker was released. The album landed No.1 in the chart of Mnet and Melon Music Chart. In the December of the year, he staged his first solo concert, Shine a Light at Olympic Gymnastics Arena.

In 2013, he went on his first musical tour. The tour included 8 countries with a total of 27 concerts.

On February 27, 2018, he joined the mandatory military service with the 3rd Infantry Division’s boot camp as an active-duty soldier and set discharged on 26th October 2019.

G-Dragon as Entrepreneur

In 2012, he built the hotel, Pension hotel at Pocheon for his family. His first cafe, Monsant Cafe on Jeju Island was opened on October 20, 2015. Later, in 2017, he opened his second cafe, Untitled.

G-Dragon’s Awards

• 2012, 2013, Best Male Artist by Mnet Asian Music.
• 2013, two Golden Disc Awards.
• 2013, the Style Icon of the Year award at the Style Icon Asia.
• 2014, two World Music Awards.
• 2015, Man of The Year by GQ Korea.

What is G-Dragon’s net worth?

He has an estimated net worth of $40 million US as of 2023. His average salary as a singer is ₩41,449,073 which is equal to the 35k US.

Endorsement

G-Dragon is the highest-paid celebrity when it comes to endorsement. In 2011, his fee per endorsement is around $1-$1.5 million US. Some endorsements are-

-August 2011, endorsed Airbnb in the Asian market.

-2016, started endorsing the largest retailer in South Korea, Shinsegae, and take 49% of sales in the YG store.

– endorsed Italian sportswear label, Kappa for $1.9 million US.

– endorsed the Vapormax shoe, which got instant sell-outs across online stores in South Korea.

-2017, brand ambassador for Jeju Island.

G-Dragon as Philanthropist

Over the years, G-Dragon has become a part of numerous charity events. On his last world tour in 2013, a booth was erected to denote building a fishery in Haiti.

Previously, in collaboration with YG Entertainment, he helped to build schools in Nepal. The same year, he and his fan denoted 9.9-ton rice for malnourished children.

On his every birthday, he denoted  ₩81.8 million which is equivalent to $80,000 US. Apart from this, in 2011, his fans donated ₩50 million ($43,400 US) and in 2012, he privately donated to Seoul National University Hospital to help children with diseases get treatment.

G-Dragon’s Body Stats, Tattoos

He has black eyes with black hair. His height is 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs 57 kg.

Tattoos

Altogether, G-dragon has 20 tattoos on his body-

• 2007- Vita Dolce and Moderato in the upper forearm which means living a sweet life in moderation.
• July 2008- too fast to live too young to die which is a quote from the 1986 movie Sid & Nancy.
• October 2011- 8 Star Dragonball on his left shoulder which represents his birthday, month, and year.
• February 2013- crown on his left forearm.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

He has 6.9m followers on Facebook, 8.85m on Twitter, and 16.9m on Instagram.

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