“I was about nine years old when I first heard Wu-Tang's 'C.R.E.A.M.' Before that, I didn't know anything about rap or hip-hop. I was just into Korean pop.”

South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur

G-Dragon, born Kwon Ji-yong, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He became widely known as the leader of BigBang and is often referred to as the “King of K-pop.” His work with BigBang helped shape the group into one of the world’s best-selling boy bands, and his solo profile has made him a major figure in Korean pop music. He is known for music, performance, and a public image that helped define a generation of K-pop.