Kwon Ji-yong, also known by his stage name G-Dragon, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion icon, often dubbed as the king of K-Pop.

Stage Name: G-Dragon (지드래곤)
Birth Name: Kwon Ji Yong (권지용)
Birthday: August 18, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @xxxibgdrgn
Twitter: @ibgdrgn
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G-Dragon facts:

– G-Dragon was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a sister (named Kwon Dami).
– Education: He is major in Post Modern Music from Gyeong Hee University.
– His Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon.
– The shortened version of G-Dragon is GD.
– One of his nicknames is “Iguana Idol” (because he changes his hair color several times).
– He is considered the King of K-Pop.
– His first Tv appearance was at a kids TV program called “Bbo Bbo Bbo”.
– At age of 7 he became a member of “Little Roora”.
– When he was around 8 years old he became a S.M. Entertainment trainee (for 5 years).
– At age of 12 he became an YGE trainee.
– Since he was 12 he trained along with BigBang member, Taeyang.
– He is a childhood friend of T.O.P and Kangin from Super Junior.
– When he was a trainee, his best friend was JunK of 2PM.
– Initially, Taeyang and G-DRAGON prepared 6 years to debut as a hip-hop duo, GDYB, but the plan changed and 3 more members have been added.
– G-Dragon can speak English.
– He has several tattoos.
– GD is extremely shy and modest in real life.
– His favorite food is Ganjang gaejang (Crab preserved in soy sauce).
– His favorite colors are black and red. (BigBang Best Music Video Collection 2006-2013 – Tonight Making)
– G-Dragon’s lucky number is 8. It’s an important number to him since his birthday year, month, and day all include the number 8. (Ask In A Box)
– His favorite artists are: Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Blackstreet, Wu-Tang Clan, Beyonce and Rihanna.
– He is the main composer and producer of the group.
– In 2009 he released his first solo album “Heartbreaker“.
– His debut album won the Album of the Year at Mnet Asian Music Awards 2009.
– He is the Kpop idol who earns the most song royalties (for his self composed songs).
– He is the brand ambassador of Chanel in Korea.
– He became the image of Moonshot Korea, together with Sandara Park (2ne1).
– In 2015 GQ Korea named him as the Man of The Year.
– His official height is 177 cm (around 5’10”), but his rumored height is around 168-169 cm (5’6.1″).
– He has 2 Shar-Pei dogs: Gaho and Jolie.
– Before becoming a singer, he wished to become a fashion designer.
– G-Dragon enlisted into the military on February 27th, 2018.
– G-Dragon’s expected discharge day is October 26th, 2019.