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.
Korean Dream
G-Dragon Lyrics
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(기계음)
eeee
날좀내버려두세요
eeee
내맘대로할래요
Double A로 A One A yo
[G this / GD's] ____ on the ____
소심한A형 완벽주의자
that's be bigbang GD권
[청년들 이제세상은너의것/청년들이여 세상은너의것]
put your 멋 the john tesh in hands up
이건 만나도 보다 한 것도 별있는조롱 리더들의 소통
one to stop and turn left to the right 바로 서!
ladies (yeah) and gentlemen (ho!)
미친X들이 꼭 뭐라도 해내더라
I'm captain G스패로우
everybody just follow me now
eeee
날좀내버려두세요 eeee
내맘대로할래요
니들이 부러워할 유전자
but now 감동의 차이 나를 느껴봐
니맘을 울리는 내 멜로디
내나이 열셋 우리어려서 me and ma man 전부를 걸었어
꿈은많기에 keeping on
계속달려 세상의 판도를 바꿔
I got got you boy tell me about it no doubt you know
만나 백번설명하는것보다 한번보여주는게 나은법
one to stop and turn left to the right 바로 서!
ladies (yeah) and gentlemen (ho!)
singing you singing
힙합 and R&B 아무거나골라잡어
eeee
날좀내버려두세요 eeee
Freeze
작지만 큰꿈을 꿔
내뒤로널물들여
내목소린 치명적인 바이러스 넌 ________
무대위에서 내가주인공 I can't stop now
태양 like a shinystone G-dragon ________
(기계음)
eeee
날좀내버려두세요
eeee (A!)
내맘대로할래요
eeee
날좀내버려두세요
eeee (your kill me) (GD! 태양!)
내맘대로할래요
right
우린 뭔가다를래요 어떻게예이예이
남들처럼 안할래요 저렇게예이예이
내게닮은 말을해요 like that playing
We are the coming back
The song "Korean Dream" by G-Dragon is a reflection on his success and determination to succeed in the Korean music industry. The lyrics of the song are abstract, but they are filled with various messages that resonate with many Koreans who strive to make a difference in the world. The opening lyrics of "Korean Dream yes we are" set the tone for the rest of the song - this is a song about a dream that Koreans share.
The song reflects the influence of American hip-hop and R&B with lines like "singing you singing, hip-hop and R&B 아무거나 골라잡어" which means "sing, you singing, hip hop and R&B, pick whichever one you like." The song is about pursuing one's dreams regardless of what people say or think. G-Dragon is telling his fans to keep chasing their dreams and keep pushing the boundaries to create their own Korean Dream.
The lyrics also touch on the internal struggle G-Dragon faced when he first entered the music industry as well as the experiences he's had over the years. He mentions the sacrifices he's made, and how he's had to put everything on the line to achieve his goals. It's a powerful message that many Korean youth can relate to, as they also face the same struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Korean Dream yes we are
We are living the Korean Dream
eeee
날좀내버려두세요
eeee
내맘대로할래요
Ignore me for a moment and let me do what I want
Double A로 A One A yo
[G this / GD's] ____ on the ____
소심한A형 완벽주의자
that's be bigbang GD권
[청년들 이제세상은너의것/청년들이여 세상은너의것]
put your 멋 the john tesh in hands up
이건 만나도 보다 한 것도 별있는조롱 리더들의 소통
As GD of Bigbang, I am an A-type personality with a perfectionist streak. Young people, the world is yours. Show me your groove and let's communicate, while I am mocking my haters because I am above petty criticisms.
one to stop and turn left to the right 바로 서!
ladies (yeah) and gentlemen (ho!)
미친X들이 꼭 뭐라도 해내더라
I'm captain G스패로우
everybody just follow me now
Stop, turn around, and follow me, as I am G-Dragon, the leader who can do anything, while I inspire my audiences.
니들이 부러워할 유전자
but now 감동의 차이 나를 느껴봐
니맘을 울리는 내 멜로디
내나이 열셋 우리어려서 me and ma man 전부를 걸었어
꿈은많기에 keeping on
계속달려 세상의 판도를 바꿔
I got got you boy tell me about it no doubt you know
만나 백번설명하는것보다 한번보여주는게 나은법
I have the genes you wish you had, but now feel the difference of my inspiring melody and appreciate how much me and my boys sacrificed when we were young. We have many dreams and will keep going to change the world. Boy, let me show you instead of telling you how it's done.
singing you singing
힙합 and R&B 아무거나골라잡어
Singing means you should select anything from hip hop to R&B.
Freeze
Freeze for a moment!
작지만 큰꿈을 꿔
내뒤로널물들여
내목소린 치명적인 바이러스 넌 ________
무대위에서 내가주인공 I can't stop now
태양 like a shinystone G-dragon ________
(기계음)
Despite small beginnings, I had big dreams and placed everything on the line to make it happen. My voice is a deadly virus to your ears, and I am the lead actor on stage, with Taeyang like a shining star alongside me.
우린 뭔가다를래요 어떻게예이예이
남들처럼 안할래요 저렇게예이예이
내게닮은 말을해요 like that playing
We are the coming back
We want to be different, not like other people, speaking like we play. We are coming back with a style that's uniquely our own.
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.