The reason why G-Dragon became the idol of many generations of young people

(Dan Tri) - Debuting with BIGBANG in 2006, G-Dragon still maintains his appeal and position after nearly 20 years of activity, even having a period when the male singer was absent from the music scene.

Timeless music

G-Dragon has maintained his popularity for nearly 20 years thanks to his music . Just mentioning BIGBANG or GD, fans will remember familiar songs, whether sad or happy. Even if they are not fans and do not know much about K-Pop, many people have heard famous songs such as Haru haru, Fantastic Baby, Heartbreaker... or most recently Power .

Whether in a group or solo, GD's music is always unique, especially with the solo album Kwon Ji Yong (2017) - a product that marks the maturity and depth in both the male singer's music and image.

G-Dragon at the Übermensch World tour (Photo: Number-G)

Along with the 8X and 9X generations, Gen Z audiences have also gradually been conquered by G-Dragon's unique music. This Gen Z generation then continued to remix the group's old songs into background music on TikTok and Instagram, creating trends such as Haru Haru, Untitled, Crooked or Good Boy...

This has proven that GD's music is popular across many eras and generations, even attracting a number of Alpha generation fans (those born between 2010 and 2025), "young fans" who tend to find the original music or watch old clips and then become fond of G-Dragon.

The identity that made G-Dragon's name

G-Dragon is one of the pioneers in shaping the concept of “self-producing idols” in Korea. His success has contributed to changing the stereotype that idols are only trained and oriented completely by their management companies.

Coming from an idol group, G-Dragon is also a rapper recognized by the underground world - often distant from idol music - and is the first idol to become a permanent member of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA).

At present, although there are many idols who take on the role of self-producer, good at singing, rapping or joining KOMCA, G-Dragon is still mentioned as one of the most influential and pioneering figures in the K-Pop idol world.

Performance style is GD's irreplaceable characteristic (Photo: Number-G).

G-Dragon does not possess an unmistakable charisma. He creates his own style with his personality and unlimited creativity, with a little bit of rebellion and a lot of freedom. GD's "breaking all standards" is the attraction that attracts many generations of fans.

Icons that break out of the musical framework

G-Dragon's influence is not limited to music but also to fashion . G-Dragon pioneered the trend of genderless dressing. The male singer wears any shirt or pants, regardless of whether it is manufactured for men or women, as long as it is suitable. For many years, anything G-Dragon wears has the potential to become a trend: from the heel-strap shoes that became a popular trend, to the Nike x PEACEMINUSONE Para-noise model that sold out globally. Or simply like G-Dragon's way of tying a scarf on his head to hide his hair, which has been all over social media since 2024.

GD once caused a stir with his style of using paper clips as accessories (Photo: Number-G)

Not only famous for his fashion, G-Dragon is also a shrewd businessman. His personal brand PEACEMINUSONE, which he founded with his partner, is the embodiment of bold artistic thinking and limitless personality.

From T-shirts, accessories to sneakers in collaboration with major brands, every product has become a globally accepted item. PEACEMINUSONE is not only fashion, but also a lifestyle statement, G-Dragon turns every idea, every small detail into a cultural wave with international influence.

G-Dragon comes to Vietnam

G-Dragon will meet fans in person in Vietnam on June 21.

After more than a decade of waiting, the dream of many audiences in Vietnam to meet G-Dragon in person has come true. VPBank has listened to the hearts of millions of Vietnamese fans when bringing the "K-pop king" back to the Vietnamese stage with the K-Star Spark in Vietnam 2025- Presented by VPBank concert, with the participation of CL, DPR IAN, TEMPEST and tripleS.

The concert has not yet taken place but has created a buzz among the fan community. Tickets for the concert were sold out in a short time, not only because of G-Dragon's name, but also because of the intense desire from Vietnamese fans, who have waited 12 years to meet their idol right on home ground. Every post about GD on social media receives many shares and interactions from Vietnamese audiences.

Chance to own tickets to burn out with "K-pop king" G-Dragon with tips shared by VPBank (Photo: VPBank).

“K- Star Spark in Vietnam 2025 - Presented by VPBank” is expected to welcome 40,000 spectators at My Dinh National Stadium (Hanoi) on June 21. Tens of thousands of hearts will beat together in love for music that transcends all language and generational boundaries. This will not just be a concert but a milestone, a memorable moment.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/ly-do-khien-g-dragon-tro-thanh-than-tuong-cua-nhieu-the-he-gioi-tre-20250612160846845.htm