Jiyong is the vocalist/rapper of the group, alongside T.O.P. He is a widely-accepted and talented songwriter, having won the ‘Songwriter Award’ in 2007 from MKMF. Jiyong has taken on an active role of composing songs for Big Bang, such as their hit song 'Haru Haru'.
He was originally supposed to debut as a child hip-hop artist in hope of gaining fame, popularity, and success like Lil' Bow Wow and Lil' Romeo did in the states. However he was unable to release an album and was limited to only appearing in YG artists’ albums. On January 2001, Jiyong debuted on the album, “Daehanmingook Hip-Hop Flex” as a rapper. He was later recruited with TaeYang (태양) to act in JinuSean’s MV as their minis, which happened on February of the same year.
Afterward he began to train for his planned debut as the hip-hop group, GDYB, with Tae Yang. During his training, he was already featured on songs and appearing in MVs by Perry, Se7en, JinuSean, Masta Wu, Wheesung, YG Family, Gummy, Swi.T, and Lexy. GDYB was allowed to release 2 songs for YG Family’s second album and appear alongside Se7en for the World Cup, but they, unfortunately, were never able to release an album nor debut. In 2004, both Tae Yang and Jiyong were listed as YG’s fresh, new faces and was scheduled that year. However, those plans were quickly cancelled by Hyun Suk, who had planned on forming a 4-6 member group. It wasn't until 2 years later, in 2006 YG Entertainment Inc. stated that Big Bang was finally able to announce their official debut. All the members of Big Bang are G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri, and Daesung.
Gossip man
G-Dragon Lyrics
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Emergency, emergency
Hey, man
오늘의 가십거리들은 또 뭔데
하루도 잠잠할 수가 없다
왜 난 왜
Everybody, attention please
I'm gossip man, what's up?
Ladies and gentleman, ho
They call me gossip man, you know
알만한 사람들은 다 알죠
사실은 그게 다가 아닌데
오늘은 난 카페에서 여자한테 얼굴에 물을 맞았대
어제는 난 골목에서
어떤 남자한테 발로 걷어차였대 (Ouch)
누가 내가 No lie
내 소문은 무성해
수많은 눈들이 너무 무섭네
이제 뭐 이 정도는 우습네
예전엔 울기도 많이 울었네
그럴수록 입들은 더 부풀었네
생각은 깊게 말은 줄였네
세상은 내 인생 울었네
Because you are cool, cool
Yes I am cool, cool
어쩌면 즐길 수도
그래 재밌을 수도
Yeah 심심한 세상 나 하나로 즐거워진다면
(Say) superman, batman 처럼
Xo, gossip man
Hey, man
오늘의 가십거리들은 또 뭔데
하루도 잠잠할 수가 없다
왜 난 왜
Everybody, attention please
I'm gossip man
학교에서 회사에서 일터에서 또는 집까지
Play CD, radio, MP3
Hot news magazine 까지
뭔가를 기다리고 있어
지루한 일상 속에서
자 오늘 준비한 이야깃거리 나갑니다
오늘부로 기자님들의 펜은 불이 나
실시간 검색순위가 보이나
많은 네티즌 손가락엔 무리가
사태는 심각 그 이상
우리나라는 뜨거운 냄비
깜짝하면 식을테지
유행 do the thang
품행 zero, do ma thang
Because you are cool, cool
Yes I am cool, cool
어쩌면 즐길 수도
그래 재밌을 수도
Yeah 살기 힘든 세상 나 하나로 위로가 되신다면
Superman, batman 처럼
Xo, gossip man
Hey, man
오늘의 가십거리들은 또 뭔데
하루도 잠잠할 수가 없다
왜 난 왜
Everybody, attention please
I'm gossip man
뭔 말들이 그리 많은 지
대체 뭐가 그렇게 궁금한 건지
각자의 인생 불필요한 논쟁
상관 말고 일어나라 go up, oh, let him go
Hey, man
오늘의 가십거리는 또 뭔데
하루도 잠잠할 수가 없다
왜 난 왜
Everybody, attention please
I'm gossip man
Alright, I'm done yo
What's my name?
Say gossip man ha ha
You know what it is
Everybody, attention please
I'm gossip man
In the song "Gossip Man" by G-Dragon, the artist portrays himself as a man with inside knowledge who enjoys spreading gossip. He compels his listeners to pay attention to the rumors and scandals and declares himself as the person who knows all about it. The lyrics indicate that gossip is prevalent in all settings, including school, work, homes, and even during commutes. The artist cites incidents of violence that occurred in cafes, alleys, and other public spaces, pointing out how everything he witnesses becomes part of his gossip stories.
Furthermore, the chorus of "Gossip Man" indicates that the singer is aware of how ridiculous the whole notion of gossip is. He mentions the "coolness" of the persona he has created, suggesting that if people choose to accept him for his role as Gossip Man, they could also find it fun to indulge in the gossip that he dishes out. Surprisingly, he even says, "if living in a tough world where only one person makes you happy, then [he] can be your sole source of entertainment" ("살기 힘든 세상 나 하나로 위로가 되신다면").
Overall, the lyrics of "Gossip Man" are laced with irony and sarcasm. By pretending to be a gossip monger, G-Dragon seems to be mocking the media's obsession with tittle-tattle and our society's enthusiasm for sensational stories about celebrities and their personal lives. Through the song, the artist emphasizes that it is often more productive to focus on one's own life rather than indulging in irrelevant and unhealthy gossip.
Line by Line Meaning
Emergency, emergency
Urgent situation, attention needed
Emergency, emergency
Urgent situation, attention needed
Hey, man
Addressing someone, initiating conversation
오늘의 가십거리들은 또 뭔데
What are today's rumors/gossips about?
하루도 잠잠할 수가 없다
Can't have a quiet day
왜 난 왜
Why me? Why?
Everybody, attention please
Attention required from everyone
I'm gossip man, what's up?
Introducing himself as the 'gossip man', enquiring for more gossip
Ladies and gentleman, ho
Addressing the crowd with enthusiasm
They call me gossip man, you know
Referring to his reputation as the 'gossip man'
알만한 사람들은 다 알죠
Those who know, know everything
사실은 그게 다가 아닌데
But that's not everything
오늘은 난 카페에서 여자한테 얼굴에 물을 맞았대
Today, a girl splashed water on my face at the cafe
어제는 난 골목에서
Yesterday, I was in the alley
어떤 남자한테 발로 걷어차였대 (Ouch)
Kicked a man in his leg (Ouch)
누가 내가 No lie
Who doesn't believe me?
내 소문은 무성해
My rumors are abundant
수많은 눈들이 너무 무섭네
Too scared of all the attention
이제 뭐 이 정도는 우습네
Now, this level of attention is a joke
예전엔 울기도 많이 울었네
Used to cry a lot in the past
그럴수록 입들은 더 부풀었네
The more he cried, the more people talked about him
생각은 깊게 말은 줄였네
Thought deeply but spoke less
세상은 내 인생 울었네
The world made him cry in his life
Because you are cool, cool
Acknowledging someone's coolness
Yes I am cool, cool
Confirming his own coolness
어쩌면 즐길 수도
Maybe it's something to enjoy
그래 재밌을 수도
Yeah, it could be fun
Yeah 심심한 세상 나 하나로 즐거워진다면
If this boring world becomes enjoyable for me
(Say) superman, batman 처럼
Like Superman, Batman
Xo, gossip man
Signing off as Gossip man
학교에서 회사에서 일터에서 또는 집까지
From school, to office, to work and home
Play CD, radio, MP3
Listening to music from various sources
Hot news magazine 까지
Even reading hot news magazines
뭔가를 기다리고 있어
Waiting for something exciting to happen
지루한 일상 속에서
In the midst of a boring daily routine
자 오늘 준비한 이야깃거리 나갑니다
Now I'm ready to go out with some stories
오늘부로 기자님들의 펜은 불이 나
From today, reporters' pens are on fire
실시간 검색순위가 보이나
Can see the real-time search ranking
많은 네티즌 손가락엔 무리가
A lot of netizens can't handle it
사태는 심각 그 이상
The situation is serious beyond imagination
우리나라는 뜨거운 냄비
Korea is like a boiling pot
깜짝하면 식을테지
It could cool down anytime soon
유행 do the thang
Following the trend, do the thing
품행 zero, do ma thang
Morals out the window, do your thing
뭔 말들이 그리 많은 지
Why are there so many words
대체 뭐가 그렇게 궁금한 건지
What could be so interesting that people want to know
각자의 인생 불필요한 논쟁
Unnecessary arguments about personal lives
상관 말고 일어나라 go up, oh, let him go
Don't mind other people, just rise up and go
Alright, I'm done yo
Finished talking for now
What's my name?
Asking about his name
Say gossip man ha ha
His name is Gossip man
You know what it is
People already know who he is
Everybody, attention please
Attention required from everyone
I'm gossip man
Confirming his identity as Gossip man
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: G-Dragon, Hong Jun Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1717Prettygirl
He's talkin about his point of view as a life of an idol. with many sasaeng fans who stalk him 24/7 and the media being judgemental on everything he does. He's a genius.
@lotusdzen
Be strong Kwon Ji-yong! We are still here for you! Don't give up!!! I'm still waiting for your new songs!
@yernarturekhanov3559
Я тоже маша
@selfentitledkumar6444
Who’s here after GD drug allegations?? The media can’t stop gossiping about him since the beginning
@7ornever
love the heartbreaker album <3
@pumpkinzk9
i've gotten to that point where i've watched/listened to so much kpop that youtube thinks i speak korean
@meofomi
Haha same... would be cool if I can actually speak korean... so I can sing along GD songs
@marwah1072
came back for some old GD magic <3 <3
@leleleea
When i first heard his voice in heartbreaker, i just fall in love♥♥ GD4everrr♥♥♥♥♥♥♡♡♡♡♡♡
@Marchessful
the vocalization is by a famous singer Kim Geonmo "hey man~" part to 'I am gossip man' lol their collaboration's awesome