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  • South Korean male rappers
  • South Korean singer-songwriters
  • South Korean hip hop singers
  • Rappers from Seoul
  • South Korean pop singers
  • 1988 births
  • English-language singers of South Korea
  • Korean-language singers
  • Singers from Seoul
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  • South Korean record producers
  • YG Entertainment artists
  • Big Bang (South Korean band) members
  • Japanese-language singers of South Korea
  • Running Man (TV series) contestants
  • South Korean idols
  • South Korean rhythm and blues singers
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  • Kwon Ji Yong (Korean: 권지용, born August 18, 1988), better known as G-Dragon, is a South Korean recording artist, songwriter, producer and model.After 6 years as a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment, G-Dragon officially debuted as the leader and one of two rappers for the Korean group Big Bang. G-Dragon has been involved with writing, composing and producing many of Big Bang's tracks, including %22Lies%22, %22Last Farewell%22, and %22Haru Haru%22.He released his debut solo album, Heartbreaker (2009), which yielded the number-one single of the same name. The album went on to become one of the most successful albums of the year, garnering sales of over 200,000 copies and winning the Mnet Asian Music Awards for Album of the Year. Heartbreaker also sparked major controversies for the artist, including accusations of plagiarism. After almost a year of hiatus, G-Dragon and bandmate, T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: %22High High,%22 %22Oh Yeah,%22 and %22Knock Out,%22 all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with %22High High%22 becoming a chart-topper.G-Dragon's influence extends beyond the music industry, having shaped major trends in South Korea. His tight control over his image and artistry have won him praises for his contribution to fashion, and his lyrical contents and composition have garnered him awards.
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  • Kwon Ji-yong (Hangul: 권지용, Hanja: 權志龍, born August 18, 1988), better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. After 6 years as a trainee under the record label YG Entertainment, G-Dragon officially debuted as a member of the South Korean group Big Bang. G-Dragon has been involved with writing, composing, and producing many of Big Bang's hit tracks, including %22Lies%22, %22Last Farewell%22, and %22Haru Haru.%22His debut solo album, Heartbreaker (2009), yielded the number-one single of the same name and would go on to become one of the most successful albums of the year, garnering sales of over 200,000 copies and winning the Mnet Asian Music Awards for Album of the Year. Heartbreaker also sparked major controversies for the artist, including accusations of plagiarism. After almost a year of hiatus, G-Dragon and bandmate, T.O.P collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: %22High High%22, %22Oh Yeah%22, and %22Knock Out%22, all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with %22High High%22 becoming a chart-topper. 2012 saw the release of his first EP One of a Kind, which yielded hit singles %22One of a Kind%22, %22Crayon%22, and %22That XX.%22 The album was critically acclaimed, earning Record of the Year at the 22nd Seoul Music Awards. His second full album in four years, Coup D'Etat (2013) matched the success of his previous work, and he won Artist of the Year at the 15th Mnet Asian Music Awards. He also earned the World's Best Entertainer and World's Best Album awards at the 2014 World Music Awards.G-Dragon became the second member of Big Bang to make a solo debut in Japan after his bandmate Daesung's solo concert tour in February. He embarked on his second worldwide tour as a solo artist, which included a four-dome tour in Japan. Noted for maintaining a tight control over his image and career, G-Dragon has been praised by celebrities for his hard work, creative artistry, and contribution to the fashion industry.
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  • 1988-08-18
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  • Hip Hop
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