From G-Dragon’s medals to Seungri’s scandals: 2 faces of BIGBANG’s legacy

Once sharing the spotlight as part of one of K-pop’s most iconic groups, G-Dragon and Seungri are now making headlines for very different reasons. On Oct. 23, G-Dragon received the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit, Korea’s second-highest honor in the arts, at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul. The medal recognizes artists who have made exceptional contributions to the nation’s culture, spanning fields from music and performance to film and broadcasting. G-Dragon, celebrated for writing many of BIGBANG’s biggest hits as well as a decorated solo career, became the award’s youngest recipient. In his acceptance speech, he said, “When I was young, I admired singers so much — and I still do. I’m proud to be a singer, and I love what I do.” Reflecting on his journey, he added, “The seniors who inspired me were like shining stars every night. I grew up listening to their songs, and now I’ve become one of those stars. Next year marks BIGBANG’s 20th anniversary, and I want to share this honor with my members.” BIGBANG, formed under YG Entertainment in 2006, reshaped tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times