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2/06/2013

Facts About GDragon

Kwon Ji-yong (Korean: 권지용, born August 18, 1988), better known by his stage name G-Dragon (Korean: 지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and model.
At the age of eight he was in SM entertainment, however he decided to change record labels. 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 "Lies", "Last Farewell", and "Haru Haru".
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: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper. In 2012, G-Dragon released his second solo album, "One of a Kind," with hit singles "One of a Kind," "Crayon," and "That XX."

FACTS :

1. G-Dragon's full name is Kwon Ji-Yong.

2. G-Dragon's stage name came from his real name Jiyong (G “지” [Ji] & “용” [Yong] wich means "Dragon" in Korean).

3. GD was born in August 18, 1988. So, by the Chinese calendar, he was born in the year of dragon. So matched with his name, right? ^^ And also he is a Leo. 

4. Personality: GD could be as hard as he wants; as cool as he wants, depending on his mood. He is the kind of cheerful guy; he could easily calm himself down. GD has a high self-esteem, he is easy going, talented, and has strong charisma. He also the one who could be relied on; lovable. He skill in songwriting doesn't only make him a member of a boyband but also a good producer.

5. At Bigbang's debut in 2007, GD won Best Songwriter Award in MKMF (MNet Km Music Festival)

6. GD also known with the name Iguana Idol, because in a year he could change the color of his hair several times. It also makes the VIP (Bigbang's fans) worried his hair could be damaged.
7. For American musicians, GD idolizes Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Blackstreet, JO, Pharrell, Maroon 5, Mondo Grosso, and 015B. 

8. His favorite colors are yellow and white. 

9. GD has been participating in entertainment industry since he was a boy. GD's first appearance in the industry was at a kids TV program 뽀뽀뽀 (Bbo Bbo Bbo), and when he was 7 he became a member of Little Roora.

10. He joined as a YGE trainee when he was 12 (6th grade), persuaded by Yang Hyun Suk (The President of YGE) to ask and force his mom to sign him in to YGE when he came with his mom for audition.

11. He sang the song of Lil’ Bow Wow – That’s My Name  at the YGE audition.

12. G-Dragon has been trained by YG Entertainment since he was 12 along with another Bigbang member, Taeyang. In their training time, they were known as GD-YB and has collaborated with other YG family members such as Jinusean.

13. Initially, he was planned to make debut as a duo with Taeyang. But the the Appa of YG changed his mind and thought to create a boyband consists of 5-6 members. 

14. GD once fell into a fistfight against Taeyang in a basketball game when they were teenagers. 

15. Although Bigbang has been publicly considered fashionable, especially for GD, he is the one who has the highest sense of fashion among others. GD himself has shown and stated his huge interest in fashion world.

16. To date, GD has 7 tattoos on his body. 

17. GD likes his nickname "Kwon Leader".

18. The Lies song was originally GD's solo song, but then was rearranged and made as the band's song.

19. GD's shirt size is Medium, but for some particular brand he wears the Small size. 

20. GD's body height officially is 178 cm (around 5'10"), but originally his height is 168-169 cm (around 5'6.1"). 
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