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G-Dragon
Kwon Ji-yong (; born August 18, 1988), best known as G-Dragon (), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, known as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of K-pop". Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, G-Dragon made his debut in 2006 and rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang (South Korean band), BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. In 2009, he released his first solo album ''Heartbreaker (G-Dragon album), Heartbreaker;'' the album and its Heartbreaker (G-Dragon song), title track of the same name were commercially successful, becoming the best-selling album by a Korean soloist at the time and earning him Mnet Asian Music Award for Album of the Year, Album of the Year at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. This was followed by a collaboration with bandmate T.O.P (rapper), T.O.P for the album ''GD & TOP'' in 2010. His first Extended play, EP ''One of a Kind (G-Dragon EP), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Ji Yong
''Kwon Ji Yong'' () is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean rapper G-Dragon, released digitally on June 8, 2017 by YG Entertainment. The EP was his first release in four years, following his second studio album '' Coup d'Etat'' (2013). The physical release was made on a USB flash drive in lieu of a traditional compact disc. The EP was generally well-received by critics who praised G-Dragon's honesty and vulnerability on the EP. This was G-Dragon's final release before his military enlistment on February 27, 2018, as well as before his departure from YG in 2023. The EP debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' World Albums and Heatseekers Albums, and also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Albums in Japan. The EP was a commercial success in mainland China, where it sold one million digital copies in less than a week, and was the best-selling digital album of 2017 by a Korean artist. To promote the record, G-Dragon embarked on his Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour just two days after its re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind (G-Dragon EP)
''One of a Kind'' is the first extended play by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released digitally on September 15, 2012, and physically on September 18, through YG Entertainment. The EP consists of seven songs all written or co-written, and co-composed by G-Dragon himself. Upon release, the album was a commercial success in South Korea. It peaked atop the Gaon Albums Chart and on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart. The EP also entered the ''Billboard'' 200 peaking at number 161, making G-Dragon the first Korean soloist with a Korean-language album to enter that chart. As of 2017, the album has sold over 260,000 copies in his native country, making it the highest selling album by a Korean soloist since the release of his debut album '' Heartbreaker'' (2009). Release and promotion " One of a Kind" was released as a promotional single on August 24. " That XX" and "Crayon" were later released as first and second singles off the EP. Originally, the song "Without You" had a fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartbreaker (G-Dragon Album)
''Heartbreaker'' is the debut studio album by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. The album's chart-topping single " Heartbreaker" became one of the best selling singles in South Korea of all time, having sold over 4 million copies since its release. Release and singles Although initially scheduled to be released in April, the release date was pushed back to August to coincide with his 21st birthday. G-Dragon collaborated with several YG labelmates, including Teddy Park of 1TYM, bandmate Taeyang, and CL and Dara of 2NE1. The lead single " Heartbreaker" landed at number-one on multiple charts, including the Mnet and Melon Music chart, while " Breathe" was ranked in the Top 20. " A Boy" described the personal struggles he went through as he started in the entertainment industry at the age of 6, eventually becoming a trainee at YG Entertainment when he was 12. "The Leaders", which featured Teddy and CL, referenced Girls' Generation's song " Gee", Kim Kyu Jong (of SS501)'s "Wuss Up", and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BigBang (South Korean Band)
BigBang (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of three members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019 and T.O.P left in May 2023. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Although their debut album, ''Big Bang Vol.1, BigBang Vol.1'' (2006), was released to lukewarm reception, greater success followed with a string of hit singles: "Lies (Big Bang song), Lies", which topped Korean music charts for a record-breaking six consecutive weeks and won Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year, Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards; "Last Farewell (Big Bang song) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind World Tour
The One of a Kind World Tour was the first headlining concert tour by South Korean singer and rapper G-Dragon, in support of his first EP ''One of a Kind'' (2012). The tour visited 9 countries and 13 cities in 2013, gathering a total of 570,000 fans, making it the most attended concert tour by a Korean solo artist at the time. Background On January 14, 2013, YG Entertainment announced that G-Dragon will hold his first world tour, and his first solo concert since 2009. The production of the tour costed $3.5 Million, making it the largest scale in Korean history. The tour was jointly directed by choreographers Travis Payne and Stacy Walker who previously worked on Michael Jackson's This Is It concerts. The stage was designed by Michael Cotten, who has decorated the stages of the Super Bowl, the Olympics and Jackson. Reception ''Billboard'' claimed that G-Dragon was a "highly-energetic performer" and was pushing boundaries with this tour, which was described as "vibrant" and an " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crayon (song)
"Crayon" () is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on September 15, 2012, as the second single of his first extended play '' One of a Kind'' (2012). It was written and produced by G-Dragon and Teddy Park. Composition "Crayon" is mix between hip-hop and electronic music. The title is a neologism made on the compound word "Crazy On". The track was noted to showcase the experimental mind of the composers. One Of A Kind Album's second track title track, Crayon, is the first Korean mainstream music to introduce a trap genre. Critical reception ''Spin'' named "Crayon" the best K-pop single of 2012, with David Bevan commenting that the track "almost felt too big for the occasion, too brash to have come from the leader of a boy band." Corban Goble of ''Pitchfork'' called "Crayon" "magnificent," writing the song represents "a logical collision of fluorescent, pound-the-alarm EDM, the tomahawk chop chant, and G-Dragon's referential, sharp rapping; every element throbb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartbreaker (G-Dragon Song)
"Heartbreaker" is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on August 18, 2009, as the lead single from his debut studio album '' Heartbreaker'' (2009). Upon release, it topped many online download charts including Mnet and Melon. The single went on to sell over 3 million digital downloads by the end of 2009, and further sold a cumulative 4,407,355 digital units by the end 2011. A remix, released as part of G-Dragon's first live album '' Shine a Light'' on March 30, 2010, features American rapper Flo Rida. Music video The music video opens with G-Dragon in a lit up room a wearing black outfit, gloves, and shades. It then transitions to him wearing a silver and black outfit with a heart around his eye. He is in a futuristic styled room, sitting on a couch underneath an apple tree surrounded by many women. As he sings, he drinks a beverage from a can, and is seen with a holographic girl whispering in his ear. When the chorus begins, he is then seen dancing against a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind (G-Dragon Song)
"One of a Kind" is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released through YG Entertainment on August 24, 2012, as a promotional single from his extended play of the same name. Written solely by G-Dragon, the rapper also worked with long-time collaborator Choice37 to produce the music. The song was well received by music critics, that considered it one of his best work and one of the most influential Korean hip hop tracks. "One of a Kind" peaked at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart in South Korea. Composition and reception A hip hop and pop-rap song, the lyrics discuss "cheeky" themes such as money and fame. David Jeffries of Allmusic deemed the track as "a bright, boastful number with a hooky chorus and plenty of exciting production tricks". ''Billboard'' named "One of a Kind" the seventeenth best K-pop song of 2012, praising the "knocking hip-hop beat that today's biggest rappers would kill for" and how G-Dragon "showed off his impressive knack for flow and lyr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GD X Taeyang
GD X Taeyang (also known as GDYB) is a South Korean duo from YG Entertainment, consisting of G-Dragon and Taeyang from Big Bang. After several years of appearing on each other's solo materials, the duo officially released the single " Good Boy" in 2014, which went on to top ''Billboard''s World Digital Songs chart and sold over a million digital units in South Korea. History Kwon Ji-yong and Dong Young-bae first met as trainees at YG Entertainment. After signing a contract with the record label, they spent the first year cleaning the studio and fetching water bottles during dance practices for YG artists. Dong later admitted that current artists at the time weren't friendly towards him or Kwon. The original plan for the two was to debut as the hip-hop duo GDYB, with Kwon choosing the stage name G-Dragon ("Ji" is pronounced like "G" and Yong is Korean for "dragon"). Though they made several appearances both as a duo and as individuals on other artists' music, the plan for their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That XX
"That XX" () is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on September 1, 2012, as the lead single of his first extended play '' One of a Kind'' (2012). Background and promotion "That XX" was released as the first digital single and second music video from ''One of a Kind.'' The song was labelled unsuitable for listeners below 19 years of age for its explicit lyrics. Compromised words were replaced by beeps in the music video. After its release, the song ranked first place in all of South Korea's major music charts and on the weekly iChart on Instiz, achieving a 'Perfect All-Kill." "That XX" reached the top of the Gaon Chart for the month of September. This is the first time a 19+ song has reached the number 1 spot. The only televised live performance was made on the music show Inkigayo with guitarist Sungha Jung. G-Dragon performed a revised version fit for broadcast television. Music video The music video for "That XX" was uploaded to BigBang's official YouTube ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GD & TOP
GD & TOP was a South Korean hip-hop/pop duo formed by G-Dragon and T.O.P, the rappers of the K-pop boy band Big Bang in 2010. The release of their first album, '' GD & TOP'' (2010) was a commercial success becoming one of the best selling albums of the year in South Korea, and spawning the top-five hits " High High", " Oh Yeah", and "Knock Out" on the Gaon Digital Chart. After a five-year hiatus, they released the single " Zutter", which peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. History 2010–2011: Formation and first album YG Entertainment announced the a sub-unit between G-Dragon and T.O.P under the name "GD & TOP" in November 2010, and to release an album with the same name. The duo held a worldwide premiere showcase for their album at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo of Seoul, which was also broadcast live on YouTube. The album was released on Christmas Eve, and debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart with pre-orders of 200,000 copies. By the end of 2010 the album had s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnet Asian Music Award For Album Of The Year
The MAMA Award for Album of the Year () is a ''daesang'' (or grand prize) award presented by CJ E&M (Mnet) at the annual MAMA Awards. It was first awarded at the 8th Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2006; SG Wannabe won the award for their album '' The 3rd Masterpiece'', and it is given in honor of a solo or group with the best recording album in the music industry released during the year."2006 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" ''MAMA''. Retrieved 2014-06-13. Winners and nominees 
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