K-pop group Big Bang has announced a long-awaited world tour marking the 20th anniversary of their debut, but for many Filipino fans, the excitement comes with disappointment: The Philippines was left out of the lineup. The tour marks the group’s first full concert run since 2017 and brings...
The result comes as little surprise, with BTS securing the top spot in the latest K-Brand Index rankings released by the Seoul-based Asia Brand Research Institute. The institute’s K-Brand Index is a big data system designed to measure brand value using multiple indicators, including trend...
Galaxy Corporation, the agency of G-Dragon, has issued an apology following ruckus over the outfit used by the Korean singer in a show in Macau. Apparently, the artist appeared on stage wearing a top with a racial slur in Dutch. Images and videos from the event quickly spread online, sparking...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon is now the trademark owner of his stage name. YG Entertainment, his former agency, made the decision to allow the trademarks “G-Dragon” and “GD” to be transferred to G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) without compensation. Korean media reported...
You may now call K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon as Professor Kwon. G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) has been appointed as a visiting professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Department of Mechanical Engineering in South Korea. G-Dragong at the...
T.O.P, a former member of Big Bang, said his dream to travel to the moon is not yet over despite the cancellation of the dearMoon project of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezama. The dearMoon project, planned as the world’s first civilian circumlunar voyage, was canceled on June 1. T.O.P was...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon will be establishing a foundation after he was cleared by the police of any suspicion of illegal drug use. Galaxy Corp., G-Dragon’s new agency after leaving YG Entertainment, announced that G-Dragon will establish the JusPeace Foundation, a combination of...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon has been cleared of any drug charges by the Korean police. On Dec. 19, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit announced that it will no longer charge G-Dragon following their investigation. Big Bang's G-Dragon...
K-pop boy band Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) has tested negative in a detailed drug test and is planning to sue people who spread false information about him. Korean media reported that G-Dragon received a negative drug test result on Nov. 21. Big Bang's G-Dragon...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon underwent police questioning for four hours in connection with suspicion of drug use. On Nov. 6, G-Dragon went to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime investigation office to answer questions. He was earlier booked by the police on suspicion...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) will undergo police investigation today, Nov. 6, over suspicion of drug use. G-Dragon will appear before the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime investigation unit on the afternoon of Nov. 6, Korean media...
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) has made it clear that he will fully cooperate with the police regarding their investigation about his alleged drug use. The police booked G-Dragon on suspicion of drug use. As a result, the Ministry of Justice imposed a travel ban on...
