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G-DRAGON

G-DRAGON. Introduction. Born Kwon Ji Yong August 18, 1988 in Seoul South Korea Stage Name Derived From Birth Name G – pronunciation of Ji Dragon – Korean definition of Yong. Early Career. Age 8 Dancer on T.V. show ‘ Bbo Bbo Bbo ’ Little Roo’ra

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G-DRAGON

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  1. G-DRAGON

  2. Introduction • Born Kwon Ji Yong August 18, 1988 in Seoul South Korea • Stage Name • Derived From Birth Name • G – pronunciation of Ji • Dragon – Korean definition of Yong

  3. Early Career • Age 8 Dancer on T.V. show ‘BboBboBbo’ • Little Roo’ra • miniature version of Korean Hip Hop Dance Group Roo’ra • Lee Soo Man & YG Entertainment • unorganized training routine • once every 1-3 months • focused on learning how to dance

  4. Hip Hop Beginnings • Wu-Tang Clan • inspired him to learn freestyle rap • Joined ‘People Crew’: • learned rap • appeared on cable TV program • 2001 Hip-Hop Flex Album • recorded solo song of which he wrote the lyrics • Yang Hyun Suk and YG Entertainment

  5. Early Days with YG Entertainment • Normal Day for His First Year: • Hour of Practice • Two Hours of Cleaning • Hour of Practice • Services for Senior Groups in the Company • Ran Errands • Extra for their Back-Up Dancers

  6. 2006

  7. Formation of Big Bang • MTV Survival Style Documentary • Members Decided • “G-Dragon” – Kwon Ji Yong • “Taeyang” – Dong Young Bae • “T.O.P” – ChoiSeunghyun • “Daesung” – Kang Daesung • “Seungri” – Lee Seunghyun

  8. Big Bang Debut • G-Dragon Named Big Bang Leader • Concert Debut August 19, 2006 • Pre-Debut • EP Singles • “This Love”, remake of the Maroon 5 song • Sold Nearly 40,000 copies • “Big Bang is V.I.P.” • Sold Nearly 32,000 copies • “Big Bang ‘03” • Sold Nearly 30,000 copies

  9. 2007 - 2008

  10. Big Bang’s Rise to Fame • 2007 • Album “Always” • “Lies / Geojitmal” – First No.1 Hit Song • Album “Hot Issue” • “Last Farewell” – Second No.1 Hit Song • 2008 • Album “Stand Up” • Five Songs in the Top 20 • Album “Remember” • “Sunset Glow” - #1 • Beginning of Japan Promotions

  11. 2009

  12. Individual Activities • Individual Members Take Part in Musicals, Movies, and TV Series • G-Dragon’s Solo Album • Titled “Heartbreaker” • G-Dragon Personally Involved • Delayed Release to August 18, G-Dragon’s 21st Birthday

  13. Plagiarism Scandal • Flo Rida • Title Song “Heartbreaker” Accused of Copying “Right Round” • Collaborations • “Heartbreaker 2” • Flo Rida’s South Korean Concert • Oasis • G-Dragon’s “Butterfly” Accused of Copying “She’s Electric” • Sony’s Warning Letter, No Official Charges Filed

  14. Concert Scandal • Inappropriate Content For People Younger Than 19 Years Old: • “Korean Dream” • “She’s Gone” • ‘Shine A Light’ Concert - December 5th & 6th 2009 • Advertised for 12 (years old) and Older, Still Performed Inappropriate Song “She’s Gone” • ‘Breathe’ Performance Prompts Investigation by Ministry for Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs. • YG Entertainment Fined, G-Dragon Cleared

  15. ‘Heartbreaker’ a Success • Sold Over 200,000 Copies • Mnet Asian Music Awards 2009 Album of the Year

  16. 2010

  17. GD & T.O.P Collaboration • Album ‘GD & T.O.P’ • Pre-Release • 3 EP Singles Reach Top 3 on Music Charts • Live YouTube Broadcast • December 24, 2010 • Song “Knock Out” Banned From Top 3 Broadcasting Stations

  18. 2011

  19. 4th Mini Album • “Tonight” • Released February 24th, 2011 • ‘2011 Big Show’ • February 25th – 27th, 2011 • Seoul’s Olympic Gymnastics Arena • 40,000 Fans

  20. Multiple Controversies • Daesung’s Car Accident • March 29th, 2011 • Halt in Group’s Activities • Re-Release of ‘GD & T.O.P’ • June 29th , 2011 Official Request from Playboy to Change Logo • G-Dragon’s Marijuana Use • Hair Tests Come Back Positive For Use • Questioned by Authorities

  21. Negative Repercussions • Indefinite Suspension • Japanese Fans Insulted • Cancellation of ‘GD & T.O.P’s Japanese Release • YG Entertainment • Postponement of Stock Going Public • Reduced Value of the Company by 10%

  22. Reunited, Success, and Apologies • MTV Europe Music Awards • All of Big Bang Present to Win ‘Best Worldwide Act’ • YG Family’s 15th Anniversary Concert • December 3rd & 4th • G-Dragon & Daesung Activity Reinstated • G-Dragon Publicly Apologizes

  23. 2012

  24. ‘Alive’ • Album ‘Alive’ • ‘Blue’ Pre-Released February 22nd • Full Album Released February 29th, 2012 • 260,000 Pre-Orders • Billboard Charts • ‘K-Pop Hot 100’ • Normal Billboard #150 • ‘Heatseekers Albums’ #4 • ‘Independent Albums’ #22 • ‘World Albums’ #4

  25. World Tour • World Tour • Live Nation • Official Kick Off March 2nd – 4th • 16 Countries, 25 Cities

  26. Works Cited • "G-Dragon (Big Bang)'s Bio." G-Dragon (Big Bang). Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.jpopasia.com/celebrity/gdragonbigbang/>. • "Re: Kwon Ji Yong or G-Dragon." Web log comment. Multiply. 23 Mar. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://albuseverus.multiply.com/journal/item/19>. • "Big Bang." Big Bang. 08 Oct. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bigbang.musicasia.net/big-bang/>. • Lee, Sung Moo. "Is Plagiarism a New Genre?" Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 28 Oct. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2009/10/137_54413.html>. • Kim, Jessica. "G-Dragon Album Designated as Harmful Media Content." 10.asiae.co.kr. 10Asia, 03 Nov. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent4>. • Cho, Jae-hyon. "G-Dragon's Suggestive Concert Creates Stir." Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 08 Dec. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/01/135_56865.html>. • "Singer G-Dragon Faces Obscenity Probe." English.chosun.com. The Chosunilbo, 11 Dec. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/12/11/2009121100740.html>. • Breen, Michael. "Is Korea Interfering With Art?" Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 08 Apr. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/04/137_63874.html>. • "G-Dragon and Top: ‘Rappers Acknowledge Our Instinctive Hip Hop’." English.kbs.co.kr. KBS GLOBAL, 07 Feb. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://english.kbs.co.kr/Entertain/EntertainmentNews/view.html?No=7675>. • Lee, Hyo-sik. "Singer Dae-sung under Probe for Death of Motorcyclist." Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 31 Mar. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/06/135_88033.html>. • Sookyeong. "2009 Mnet Asian Music Award (MAMA) – Winner List." Web log post. K Bites. 21 Nov. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://sookyeong.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/2009-mama-winner-list/>. • "GDragon Confirmed as Guest for Flo Rida’s Korea Concert Performance." Asianfanatics.net. AsianFanatics Forum, 09 Apr. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/718148-gdragon-confirmed-as-guest-for-flo-ridas-korea-concert-performance/>. • Yoon, Hee-Seong. "G-Dragon and T.O.P Hold World Premiere Showcase for Duo Unit." 10.asiae.co.kr. 10Asia, 15 Dec. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0>. • Kang, Myoung-Suk. "[INTERVIEW] Big Bang's G-Dragon & T.O.P Unit - Part 1." 10.asiae.co.kr. 10Asia, 04 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0>. • Kang, Myoung-Suk. "[INTERVIEW] Big Bang's G-Dragon & T.O.P Unit - Part 2." 10.asiae.co.kr. 10Asia, 04 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0>. • "G-Dragon Member Avoids Marijuana Smoking Charges." Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 05 Oct. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/02/135_96080.html>.

  27. Dkrogers. "Big Bang’s G-Dragon Marijuana Indictment Suspended." Weblog post. En.korea.com. 05 Oct. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/big-bangs-g-dragon-marijuana-indictment-suspended/>. • Jbarky. "Japanese Public Opinion Criticizes G-Dragon." Www.soompi.com. 13 Oct. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.soompi.com/news/japanese-public-opinion-criticizes-gdragon>. • Hong, Lucia. "Big Bang's G-Dragon, T.O.P Unit Album Release in Japan Cancelled." 10.asiae.co.kr. 10Asia, 07 Oct. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=daily4>. • Kwaak, Je-yup. "Are Korean Entertainment Agencies Bankable Assets?" Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 08 Nov. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2011/11/123_98353.html>. • Hicap, Jonathan M. "Big Bang's G-Dragon Apologizes for Marijuana Scandal | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online." Www.mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin, 05 Dec. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/343722/big-bang-s-gdragon-apologizes-marijuana-scandal>. • Heartface. "G-Dragon Was an SM Trainee for 5 Years." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 26 Jan. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2010/01/g-dragon-was-an-sm-trainee-for-5-years>. • Heartface. "G-Dragon Talks about His Decade-old Friendship with Taeyang." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 31 Jan. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2010/01/g-dragon-talks-about-his-decade-old-friendship-with-taeyang>. • CWK. "Playboy Requests GD&TOP to Change Logo New Logo Revealed!" Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 29 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/playboy-requests-gdtop-to-change-logo-new-logo-revealed>. • Vitalsign. "GD&TOP’s “Knock Out” Banned on KBS, MBC, & SBS." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 04 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/gdtops-knock-out-banned-on-kbs-mbc-sbs>. • Jeshicaa. "More Information on Flo-Rida’sCollab with G-Dragon." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 10 Mar. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/more-information-on-flo-ridas-featuring-in-g-dragons-heartbreaker>. • "INTERVIEW: ‘Big Bang’ G-Dragon Exposes His Feelings on the Concert Issue (Parts 1 - 15)." 21BANGS.COM. 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.21bangs.com/interview-big-bang-g-dragon-exposes-his-feelings-on-the-concert-issue/>. • Heartface. "G-Dragon Just Cleaned for the First Year as a YG Trainee." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 29 Jan. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2010/01/g-dragon-just-cleaned-for-the-first-year-as-a-yg-trainee>. • Allkpop. "Big Bang to Hold ‘ALIVE TOUR 2012′ around the World through Live Nation!" Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 06 Feb. 2012. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/big-bang-to-hold-world-tour-through-live-nation>. • Kim, Hyung Woo. "Big Bang #1 Jyukeon Chart for Eight Weeks." Www.newsen.com. Newsen, 21 Jan. 2008. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=200034>. • GhostWriter. "Big Bang Takes over Billboard Charts." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 08 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Mar. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/big-bang-takes-over-billboard-charts>. • Leesa86. "Big Bang’s Album ‘ALIVE’ Receives 260,000 Pre-orderseceives 260,000 Pre-orders." Www.allkpop.com. Allkpop, 27 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Mar. 2012. <http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/big-bangs-album-alive-receives-260000-pre-orders>. • Weissmann, Jordan. "South Korea's Hottest IPO: Boy Band, Inc." Www.theatlantic.com. The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2011. Web. 25 Mar. 2012. <http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/11/south-koreas-hottest-ipo-boy-band-inc/249140/>. • Zafar, Aylin. "Watch Your Back, Bieber: The Boy Band Is Making a Comeback." TIME.com. TIME, 09 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Mar. 2012. <http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/03/09/watch-your-back-bieber-the-boy-band-is-making-a-comeback/>.

  28. Geojitmal - "Lies" • From the Album ‘Always’ Released August 16, 2007. • Originally Written to be G-Dragon’s Solo Song • Group’s First #1 Hit • FORM: • Intro • Verse One • Chorus • Verse Two • Chorus • Bridge • Chorus • Fade Out

  29. Works Cited • "Always." Big Bang. 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bigbang.musicasia.net/always/>. • "INTERVIEW: ‘Big Bang’ G-Dragon Exposes His Feelings on the Concert Issue (Parts 1 - 15)." 21BANGS.COM. 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.21bangs.com/interview-big-bang-g-dragon-exposes-his-feelings-on-the-concert-issue/>. • "Big Bang." Big Bang. 08 Oct. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bigbang.musicasia.net/big-bang/>. • "Lies." 21BANGS.COM. LALALALA. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://21bangs.com/lalalala/42/>.

  30. Sunset Glow • From the Album ‘Remember’ Released November 5, 2008 • Pre-Release Orders of Over 200,000 • FORM: • Introduction • Verse One • Chorus • Verse Two • Chorus • Verse Three • Chorus • Chorus Repeat • Coda

  31. Works Cited • BooYi. "Big Bang (BulgeunNoeul / Sunset Glow) [REQUESTED: Veven] | K P O P . L Y R I C S." Weblog post. Ragamuffinlyrics.blogspot.com. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://ragamuffinlyrics.blogspot.com/2011/04/big-bang-bulgeun-noeul-sunset-glow.html>. • "Lyrics Sunset Glow - BIG BANG." Www.jpopasia.com. JpopAsia, 07 Jan. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/12373/big-bang/sunset-glow.html>. • "Remember." Big Bang. 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bigbang.musicasia.net/remember/>.

  32. A Boy • From G-Dragon’s Solo Album ‘Heartbreaker’ Released August 18, 2009 • Inspired by His Experience as an Entertainment Trainee • FORM: • Introduction • Verse One • Verse Two • Chorus • Verse Three • Verse Four • Chorus • Bridge • Chorus • Chorus • Chorus Add On • Chorus • Coda

  33. Works Cited • "A Boy." Www.21bangs.com. LALALALA. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://21bangs.com/lalalala/a-boy/>. • "INTERVIEW: ‘Big Bang’ G-Dragon Exposes His Feelings on the Concert Issue (Parts 1 - 15)." 21BANGS.COM. 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.21bangs.com/interview-big-bang-g-dragon-exposes-his-feelings-on-the-concert-issue/>. • Han, Sang-hee. "G-Dragon to Hold 1st Solo Concert." Www.koreatimes.co.kr. The Korea Times, 13 Oct. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/10/178_53467.html>.

  34. Cafe • FORM: • Intro • Chorus • Verse One • Verse Two • Verse Three • Verse Four • Chorus • Verse Five • Verse Six • Verse Seven • Chorus • Bridge • Chorus • Bridge & Chorus Together • Fadeout • From the Album ‘Tonight’ Released February 23, 2011 • First K-Pop Album on iTunes US Top 10 Charts • Inspired by G-Dragon’s Personal Break-Up Experience

  35. Works Cited • "Cafe." Www.21bangs.com. LALALALA. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://21bangs.com/lalalala/cafe/>. • "Tonight." Big Bang. 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bigbang.musicasia.net/tonight/>. • "G-Dragon Has Composed a Song about His Experience of Separation — “Received News of Separation at a Café”." Interview by Jin HeeYoo. Web log post. En.korea.com. Jtn.co.kr, 28 Feb. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/g-dragon-composed-a-song-about-his-experience-of-separation-“received-news-of-separation-at-a-cafe”/>. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • Pictures were either downloaded from http://ygfamily.com/ or found on other public domains • Music excerpts were taken from the Album’s ‘Heartbreaker’ & ‘Tonight’.

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