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G-DRAGON being the first in many things in kpop: a necessary thread
G-Dragon was the first solo artist to win Melon Album of the Year for 'Heartbreaker' in 2009. he hold this record until 2017, when IU became the second soloist to win that award.
G-Dragon was the first male artist from a kpop group to surpass 100 MILLION views with 'crooked'.
(now it's close to 200M, stream for clear skin
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(now it's close to 200M, stream for clear skin
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G-Dragon collaborated with Nike in November 2019 for the Nike Air Force 1 Para-Noise, being the first Korean artist to do so. Second collab coming soon!
G-Dragon is the first idol to film with fans (over 1,000) for his 'Who You' music video, he even included most of their fancams there.
G-Dragon is also the first solo artist to win MAMA Artist Of The Year award in 2013, and still holds the record.
G-Dragon is the first Asian global ambassador for Chanel.
G-Dragon remains the Korean Solo Artist with Most #1 Albums in Billboard World Albums Chart:
2012 - One Of A Kind
2013 - Coup d'Etat Pt. 1
2017 - Kwon Ji Yong
2012 - One Of A Kind
2013 - Coup d'Etat Pt. 1
2017 - Kwon Ji Yong
G-Dragon is the first youngest idol to be active, since 1994. he performed in a lot of kids groups since he was young.
G-Dragon was also the youngest kpop idol to rap on a song, after joining YG he featured in many mvs of YG artists of that time. here's his part in Perry's 'Storm' in 2001.
G-Dragon was the first idol to customize a specific lightstick for fans so they can differentiate themselves as VIPs, then it became a trend and every group had their own lightstick for their fandom.
G-Dragon was the first Asian Artist to perform in Ziggo Dome, one the biggest music venues in the Netherlands.
G-Dragon was the first Korean soloist to tour Japanese dome arenas. In 2013, he had his first worldwide tour as a solo artist.
G-Dragon's 'Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour' is the largest concert tour ever by a Korean solo artist, it was attended by 654,000 people worldwide with 36 total shows.
G-Dragon is the first kpop artist to be featured in "Vanity Fair:France" Magazine.
G-Dragon's military discharge was the most anticipated, attended by more than 3000 fans. The news of his discharge was read over 1.1 BILLION times on weibo, also was trending #1 worldwide.
G-Dragon was the first kpop male artist to collaborate with DJ Producers Skrillex and Diplo in 'Dirty Vibe' alongside CL, in 2014. Even though he never promoted in the western world.
G-Dragon is the first kpop idol to have a song that he wrote and co-produced, still chart on Top 1000 Daily MelOn chart with 18K+ daily listeners, almost 12 years after its release.
G-Dragon is the first korean artist to reach 1.5M+ likes on a post in Weibo history. It's also the fastest post by a korean artist to reach 1M likes (in less than 12 hours).
G-Dragon is the first solo male artist from a kpop group with 28 total music show wins.
G-Dragon is also the first idol ever to cover VOGUE.
G-Dragon: the first korean artist to attend the Fashion Week in Paris. Also, the only Korean artist in the picture.
"All the people you see here are friends. They all loved the idea" Karl Lagerfeld #ChanelCerclePrivé (2nd pic posted by CHANEL).
"All the people you see here are friends. They all loved the idea" Karl Lagerfeld #ChanelCerclePrivé (2nd pic posted by CHANEL).
G-Dragon became the first artist of his age (20) to be listed on The 10 Greatest Korean Composers in 2008. He was named the Top Songwriter of 2012 by Melon. And as of February 2018, the Korea Music Copyright Association has 172 songs listed under his name.
G-Dragon was also one of the firsts artists who inspired idols to write their own music even before he debuted. then later, produce and compose too.
there might be other things that I forgot, but in conclusion stan G-Dragon. you can dislike his music, but you can never underestimare his artistry & talent. also, his birthday is in 3 days 
@IBGDRGN
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G-DRAGON was the FIRST ever kpop idol to reach 15 Million instagram followers, and was the most followed idol until late 2018.
Now, he has a total of 18.5M and still one of the most followed idols.
)G-DRAGON was the FIRST ever kpop idol to reach 15 Million instagram followers, and was the most followed idol until late 2018.
Now, he has a total of 18.5M and still one of the most followed idols.
and to complete this nothing but facts thread, let's remember how G-Dragon was selected as the new advertising model for Nongfu Spring Tea. It's the first time a Korean artist has appeared in a Chinese ad since THAAD.
yall thought I was done? G-Dragon was the first Korean soloist with a Korean-language album to enter Billboard 200 with 'One Of A Kind' EP. It entered at 161 for a week.
G-Dragon is the first artist to score a PAK after the system changed in 2017, with 'Untitled, 2014'.
G-Dragon is the first korean soloist ever to land #1 on Billboard World Albums with 'One Of A Kind' EP in 2012.
G-Dragon won Style Icon of the Year Award in 2013. He is the first solo singer to win the award undivided.
G-Dragon was placed in the Top 30 of "The Next Generation Leader ²⁰¹⁸" questionnaire of "The Sisa Journal" (South Korea's largest public opinion research institute).
He was no.26 and the only idol/singer in the TOP (they were all politicians).
He was no.26 and the only idol/singer in the TOP (they were all politicians).
G-Dragon was the first artist to release an album as USB Format instead of a physical CD, and made Gaon change its policy. A TRENDSETTER.
I'll close this temporarily bc I'm sure there are other things to add, enjoy a thread with the KING OF ALL KINGS
