After staying lowkey ever since his military discharge, G-dragon is back in limelight once again. With BigBang’s comeback, the fans saw the idol in his new look. Looking at the colored shaggy hair, unshaved, and experimenting with grills, G-dragon is back in the game. With the VIPs looking for updates on net worth and how far G-dragon has come, the fans know that the idol is not done yet. Currently mentoring his junior group TREASURE and working in the studio. Here’s a look at G-Dragon aka Kwon Ji Yong’s life as one of the kings of K-pop, rap, and fashion.
The leader of BIGBANG, G-dragon has been in the entertainment industry ever since he was five years old. Making his debut with the child group ‘Little Roo Ra’, the idol got a chance to release an album. But soon the group disbanded. Fortunately, G-Dragon got scouted by SM Entertainment soon after and trained there for five years. But still not sure about what he wanted to do, he left the company. Hearing the American rap group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’ for the first time hit GD as an epiphany as the idol found his calling.
Releasing the Korean hip-hop album Flex in 2001 at the age of 13, he also became the Youngest rapper in South Korea to do so.
Joining YG Entertainment & The Beginning of BigBang
Catching the eye of Sean of the hip-hop duo Jinusean from YG Entertainment, G-Dragon was welcomed into the YG Family by the CEO himself. Starting out as a helper to other artists, GD went on to master every skill available in the studio. Meeting Taeyang at the YG building, the two were all set to make their debut as a hip-hop duo. But with the company giving preference to a group instead of the duo, they had to change plans. With GD contacting TOP who was a childhood friend and very much interested in hip-hop, they welcomed two more members i.e. Seungri and Daesung, and made BIGBANG.
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Looking at the success and hits after the hits the band did, G-dragon went on to make his solo debut once again. Releasing ‘Heartbreaker’ his solo album in 2009, he also dyed his hair blonde. Along with selling millions of copies, the album also gathered several awards and an accusation. After clearing his name, the idol went on to do several collaborations and gave hits after hits. Before enlisting for his mandatory military duty, the idol went on to release many more successful albums, spent time touring, and released beautiful merch.
For his military duty, the idol served as a regular soldier after completing basic training. He was a member of the 3rd Infantry ‘White Skeleton’ Division of South Korea at Cheorwon, Gangwon Province until 2019.
What Is The Net Worth of G-Dragon?
Estimating the net worth of the G-Dragon, it falls around approx $55 million. The idol owns three limited edition cars i.e. a Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Aventador, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. He also owns a $10.4 million worth penthouse apartment in Hannam-dong. His house is filled with several art pieces. Having a very artistic mindset, the idol’s career is not limited to just music. But to fashion and art also. In his early career, the idol collaborated with the brand ‘Ambush’ to release an exclusive line of accessories and clothing. And even launched his own line of jewelry in 2014, teaming up with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. G-dragon also owns the “Monsant Café” in Jeju.
Known as one of the richest k-pop idols in the industry, G-dragon is also a successful entrepreneur. After a successful collaboration with NIKE, the idol started his own fashion brand Peaceminusone in 2016. With his long-time stylist Gee Eun being his business partner, his merch is always in high demand and is very popular all over the world.
With BIGBANG’s comeback ‘Still Life’ breaking records once again, G-dragon is busy with the boys prepping for the live stage performances.
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