G-Dragon named Artist of the Year at 2025 MAMA Awards

G-Dragon × Artist bio G-DRAGON Real name: Kwon Ji-yongPosition: Leader, Rapper, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1988-08-18Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea G-DRAGON is the leader of BIGBANG and one of the most influential artists in modern K-pop. He is known for shaping the group’s sound and image through songwriting, production, and concept direction. He is widely recognized for distinctive performance style and creative leadership, and he has maintained a major solo career alongside group activities. G-Dragon is a visionary leader and producer, known for his experimental fashion sense, creative risk-taking, and quiet but intense personality. Tap again to view profile → Close was named Artist of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards on Saturday, delivering a heartfelt message as the ceremony unfolded in a restrained tone following a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong. The BIGBANG × About group BIGBANG BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2006. Known for major influence on modern K-pop, the group is widely associated with hits across multiple eras and a strong global fanbase. The group is commonly treated as currently active with G-DRAGON, Taeyang, and Daesung. Tap again to view profile → Close frontman accepted the night's top honor at Kai Tak Stadium, reflecting on his year and thanking fans for their support. "Thank you. I made my comeback through MAMA last year, and this year's activities feel different from any other year," he said after receiving the honor from Hong Kong-