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I've come to realize ways of making music without being excessive.

I occasionally rapped along to some homegrown Korean rap. And then a friend introduced me to Wu-Tang and played me 'Enter the 36th Chambers.' It was very shocking. And then I started to look for different albums. This was pre-Internet, so it's hard to find the music, and it was even harder to find music videos.

I was about nine years old when I first heard Wu-Tang's 'C.R.E.A.M.' Before that, I didn't know anything about rap or hip-hop. I was just into Korean pop.

It would be better to be recognized first for music, but people go with what they like. If I'm here because I'm recognized more so as a style icon, then, if I'm smart enough, I will use this opportunity to share more insight about my music.

I don't know what I would have been doing if I was not in YG, but I think I would be doing something artistic.

I study my fans all the time, and what I learn from them will definitely be reflected in my future work.

As a rapper, I was heavily influenced by American rap albums. But for songs that are more melody-driven, I get my inspiration from Korean albums.

I want to do something that can support all the people in Korea and the world who see us and are inspired to do their own thing.

Korean people, including me, want to go faster and faster - in music, in fashion, in art, too.

Americans might not understand, but within Korea, Big Bang was one of the first artists to make their own production. We have our own interpretation of our own songs. We do our own thing.

When I wear Chanel, I feel like I'm not just wearing clothes: I'm wearing Chanel.

The sights you can find here in Paris are second to none.

Kwon Ji Yong is searching for the comfort and reliable people that G-Dragon doesn't have offstage.

I just listened to regular commercial music from Korea. I would just follow the choreographed dance routines. I didn't have any ambitions of pursuing rapping. I liked dancing, so I did that.

Whether it's music or fashion, the older I get, I realize what's comfortable lasts longer.

'Storm' was the first song I did as a member of YG. The record gave me a lot of pressure. I didn't think I was prepared at the time.

I want to have daughter, and if I do, I want to make sure she learns ballet.

G-Dragon is a fancy person. People don't expect the upright image of G-Dragon. Kwon Ji Yong is an introvert and has lots of things going on in his head.

I just try to look good always.

I'm the type of person who commits to the fullest to whatever I'm doing.

I'm not even sure who I really am sometimes.