Big Bang (South Korean band)

The truth about singer G Dragon

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Kwon Ji-yong ( born August 18, 1988), better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and fashion icon. After six 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 and his own hit tracks. As of 2017, he has written 22 number one songs. His 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: "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. 2012 saw the release of his first EP One of a Kind, which yielded hit singles "One of a Kind", "Crayon", and "That XX". 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. He became the second member of Big Bang to make a solo debut in Japan after his bandmate Daesung's solo concert tour. In 2013, he embarked on his second worldwide tour as a solo artist, which included a four-dome tour in Japan, making him the first Korean soloist to do a dome tour. Recognised as one of the most influential leaders in music and fashion in his country, G-Dragon was named by Forbes Asia the Most Influential Person Under 30 in Eastern’s Entertainment and Sports. Life and career G-Dragon at MTV Fast Forward, Thailand, 2007 1988–2009: Early life and debut with Big Bang Main article: Big Bang (South Korean band) Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Kwon Ji-yong began his career at age five as part of the group Little Roo'Ra. After releasing a Christmas album, the group's contract was terminated by their record company, which Kwon described as "shock[ing]". Although he vowed to his mother that he "wouldn't [become a singer again," he was scouted by SM Entertainment while on a ski trip with his family.[8] He was a trainee under the record label for five years (from 8–13 years old), specializing in dance before he left as he was unclear about what he wanted to do. Twiter : https://twitter.com/HealthB60542247 Google + https://goo.gl/ZXvG4p