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Born: 18 August 1988 · Age: 38
G-Dragon is 38 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 18 August 1988.
Leader and chief songwriter of BIGBANG, often called the King of K-pop for his music, style and influence
Did you know?He trained at SM Entertainment as a child before moving to YG Entertainment.
G-Dragon is often called the King of K-pop, and his influence goes well beyond his own songs. As BIGBANG's leader he wrote hits that pushed the genre towards hip-hop and electronic music. His bold fashion made him a regular at major shows in Paris. Chanel made him one of its faces. He has stayed hugely popular despite periods of controversy. His return to music in 2024 after a long break was a major event in Korea.
Kwon Ji-yong (Korean: 권지용; born August 18, 1988), best known as G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "King of K-pop", he rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world.
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South Korean rapper and singer, born 1988
G-Dragon was born in Seoul on 18 August 1988.
He was born Kwon Ji-yong in Seoul.
He is the leader of BIGBANG, which debuted in 2006.
He writes and produces much of BIGBANG's music.
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Last reviewed: October 2026