# G-Dragon

G-Dragon, born Kwon Ji-yong on August 18, 1988, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.  He debuted as the leader of BigBang in 2006 and launched his solo career in 2009 with the album 'Heartbreaker'.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/g-dragon

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2006
- Genre: K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Pop

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 17M
- Female share: 70%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen X
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Thailand
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Philippines

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 28% of fandom
- Partnerships: Fashion trendsetter with experimental style driving luxury brand collaborations globally.
- Milestone: Scarcity-driven artist generating sustained anticipation across music and endorsement releases.

## Frequently asked

### Who is G-Dragon?
G-Dragon is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2006.

### How many fans does G-Dragon have?
G-Dragon has approximately 17 million global fans, making them an Established tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is G-Dragon popular in?
G-Dragon's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, out of 20 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does G-Dragon perform?
G-Dragon performs K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Pop, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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