Global Superstar from South Korea, G-DRAGON Opens a New Era Through the Single "POWER"

Kapanlagi.com - Global superstar G-DRAGON today finally returns with a new single titled “POWER” released through Galaxy Corporation and the independent music label EMPIRE. Full of energy and rich with the catchy K-pop music vibe, “POWER” showcases G-DRAGON's prime vocal performance over a thumping beat. “The song 'POWER' carries the true meaning of music,” said G-DRAGON.

Written by Tommy "TB Hits" Brown, Theron Thomas, Steven Franks, and G-DRAGON, the single “POWER” marks his first solo single since his self-titled EP ‘KWON JI YONG’ released in 2017. That EP topped the Billboard World Albums chart and the Oricon digital chart in Japan, making him the first South Korean artist to achieve such a proud feat.

“G-DRAGON is a cultural force that has built the foundation for the global dominance of K-Pop,” said Ghazi, the founder and CEO of the independent label EMPIRE. “This collaboration aligns with EMPIRE's mission to collaborate with musicians who are shaping the future of global music,” he continued.

G-DRAGON has amassed 2 billion streams throughout his career and has collaborated with Diplo, Baauer, Missy Elliott, Boys Noize, Sky Ferreira, Taeyang, and Skrillex. He won the World's Best Album category at the World Music Awards 2014 and has appeared as a cover of magazines such as Elle Korea, Harper's Bazaar Korea, Vogue Korea, Hypebeast, and more. The realm of fashion has also been explored by G-DRAGON through his streetwear brand, PEACEMINUSONE. G-DRAGON has also collaborated with various renowned brands including Chanel, Nike, and BMW. Currently, Indonesia ranks first on the list of countries in the world that most frequently play his music.

G-DRAGON's scope has also expanded into the arts. He made it to the ArtNet Top 200 Art Collectors list in 2019 and was part of the Now & Next series at Frieze Seoul last year. In addition, this year G-DRAGON also launched a fragrance resulting from a collaboration with perfumery renowned from France, Frédéric Malle. He also established an organization called JUSPEACE to help young people in South Korea combat drug abuse.

1. About G-DRAGON

G-DRAGON was born with the name Kwon Ji-Yong in Seoul, South Korea and has established his name as an important figure in the global music scene and also in the K-Pop music industry since he was 13 years old. In 2009, G-DRAGON released his debut solo album, ‘Heartbreaker’, which successfully topped the Gaon Korea chart. A few years later, his solo EP, ‘One of a Kind’, dominated the Billboard World Albums chart with hit singles like "THAT XX" and "CRAYON". In 2013, G-DRAGON released his second solo album, ‘COUP D’ÉTAT’, which also topped the Gaon chart.

At the beginning of his career, G-DRAGON joined YG Entertainment and was part of the boyband BIGBANG. In 2008, BIGBANG's album ‘Remember’ successfully reached number 1 on the Gaon Korea chart and was certified Gold in Japan. After successfully bringing the K-Pop genre into the global mainstream, the members of BIGBANG decided to focus on their solo projects. However, in 2018 BIGBANG released the single “FLOWER ROAD” for a moment of nostalgia.

Stay tuned for more updates from G-DRAGON who is ready to shake stages around the world, including the MAMA Awards on November 23, 2024 in Japan, which will mark his first performance in nine years.

(kpl/mur)