His awesomeness...

It is difficult to describe G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-Yong) in a word. He is known as ‘perfectionist Ji-Yong’ or ‘Jingyo’ among the fans. He is good at not only lyric-making but also in composition, and is also a fashionista who makes everything from scarves from sunglasses he put on as major triends. He can pull off the extremes of lovely bang hair to shocking mohawk hair. To summarize, he is way too powerful as an idol, but too lovely as a musician. G-Dragon is known as the ‘genius idol’ among the fans, as the style icon, and the master of lyric-making and composition. In one of the cable TV program, he was ranked first as ‘the celebrity one wants to possess’. 

He was part of the "Mini RooRa"

These are some of the comments from people that work with him. 


How he become this awesome:

Stylist, Jieun (29)

Because they pay attention on fashion in everyday lives, all the members are rated as fashionista. Especially, Ji-Yong and TaeYang learned a lot from JinuSean and 1Tym while being trainees at YG for 6 years. In the beginning, they could not ask where JinuSean and 1Tym got their clothings and accessories; so they went to Dong-Dae-Moon and Yi-Tae-Won themselves to find them out. Little things like this became essential studies. Even now, Ji-Yong calls me when buying his own clothings to ask whether they are still in season. Some fans think Ji-Yong was born with all the talents. However, Ji-Yong in my mind, is ‘a genius who tries really hard’, whether it be music or fashion. He has broad spectrum of interests, and is always full of curiosity. Even when he is really busy, he is never behind in collecting information on fashion and music over internet. Maybe that’s why he never gains weight (smiles).

Ji-Yong is a case where layered styles glow. He is also the one who says ‘no’ seldomly with suggested style. If there is a clear concept, he can pull off unique shorts, red pants to green suit. Because of his versatility, usually the ‘insane items’ go to him. Physically, he is lean and skinny, and not tall. However, because his shoulders are broad, and arms and legs are long, he is able to pull off just about anything. He also has lean bone structure, so he can also wear female clothings.Ji-Yong was born with a fabulous skin. Make up artists are in awe when they see his skin. He has nice surface, and little pores; he does not need to do too much esthetics. Thankfully, he has been using the lotion I recommended since from his debut.

Sometimes people ask me, ‘how did Ji-Yong become the style-icon he is in today?’. Ji-Yong are people who understand the concept of the clothes and make them their own. He understands the clothings perfectly, and comes out with the appropriate faces and motions himself. Versatile expression and gestures, those are the essential qualities which made him the style icon of today.”

Manager, Kim Nam Gook (28)

“I have a personal memory with Ji-Yong. Not too long ago, I was going to resign due to personal reasons. I told the company about it, and it was accepted. Ji-Yong was in Japan for work, and called me as soon as he was back in Korea. He said, ‘You can’t do this to me, you can’t never quit’. Without hearing my reasons, he just hung up. I was startled at first, but it got to me that this is his way of showing his affection. Hence, I ‘could never quit’ and am still working (smile).People say that he’s ‘cold’. It is something he created himself, because he constantly realizes himself as a team’s leader and recognizes the responsibilities. For example, when Big Bang has a stage performance, there are the 5 members, 4 stylists and a manger team moving at the same time. At this time, Ji-Yong is at the centre of decision making. So, he has to work strong and think sharp. However, in everyday life, he smiles a lot, plays a lot, likes to eat yummy food and has a huge interest in fashion, just like his peers in 20s.”

Choreographer, Lee Jae Wook (31)

“Ji-Yong was a born dancer. He could feel the beat, had a sense of style, learned fast, and knew how to apply the learned skills. Before Big Bang’s debut, when i first met the members, I thought his dance ability was the best. Although the first is Tae Yang (since Ji-Yong has lyric making and composition to take care of as well), he still collaborates ideas the most for dances. The choreography for ‘Sunset Glow’ and ‘Last Farewell’ were filled with ideas of Ji-Yong. Ji-Yong and Tae Yang danced the most fierce; whenever they are in tighter clothing, they split their pants the most.Before debut, they used to practice over 14 hours a day. As seen in the documentary, when the choreography is complete, it’s Ji-Yong’s turn to fine-tune it with the members. Even now, to determine the entries and so on, Ji-Yong decides with the members.”

Hair Designer, Kim Tae Hyun (38)

During the performing days, he frequents the salon almost every day. Even when the members change their hair styles often, they get treatment every other week; so their hair stays healthy. Ji-Yong has the best skin complexion just like a baby. He rarely puts up makeup, unless he is on the TV. The styles of five members cannot be the same, one cannot outshine the others, the hair colours must go well together. When a title song is decided, the stylist decides an overall concept for styling, and I create the hair styles for each member. Ji-Yong likes to change himself often.The ‘duck’ hair style (the one he did during Lie performances) was created with partial extensions on his bangs. His hair was too short to tie up, but he really wanted it. The Mohawk-inspired hair was decided because the clothings were too normal. Even back in 2001 (when Ji-Yong first came to him for hair styling), he wanted to be different from everybody. Ji-Yong becomes lovely with bang hairs.

When he puts on the Mohawk-inspeared style, his expressions also gets stronger. It has been almost 10 years since we’ve known each other (Kim calls the members as ‘babies’). However, everytime he is in front of the camera, he shocks me. He knows how to show off both the clothing and hair style, and portrays it with his face and body expression. How can you not like someone like this. He is warm-hearted, and know how to treat people nicely. He’s someone who moves the side dish trays I cannot reach while eating.”

Photographer, Lee Jung Woon (29)

“It was in 2004 when I first shoot Ji-Yong. He looked like a little smart off any street; he brought little props for the photoshoot. I thought he was overdoing it, but the result was spectacular.

i-Yong has good front face. Strong looks, various expressions can be obtained by photographing from the front; and I usually do. Since the first encounter, I could feel his strength and pride through the camera lens. That look still stayed till now, although the feel of it changed. Before, he used to pose with things others put on him. Now, regardless of what he is wearing, he knows how to express himself freely. For example, if he was waiting for a black suit and a colourful suit arrives instead, he doesn’t lose his cool. He just changes his shoes that match ith the suit, and changes the hairstyle according to the suit. The wit cannot be represented without pride and strength. His pros and cons is that he has a lot of desire (to be better) and has too much fire and passion. Sometimes, when the photoshoot is finished, he wants me to take photos with his own ideas. Sometimes, i want to control him as a photographer (smiles).”