Despite G-Dragon and BIGBANG's hiatus since 2017, their profound influence remains unshaken. The enduring impact they've made continues to inspire and resonate with many, showcasing their timeless relevance in the industry.

Although some of the new generation K-Pop fans on social media have been claiming that they are not relevant anymore among the general public and celebrities, mainly because of the infamous Burning Sun case that happened in 2019, G-Dragon in particular sticks out as he seems to be at the top even in the eyes of the other entertainers!

Check out some of the examples below of the entertainers calling G-Dragon names like "Icon" and "The Celebrity" since 2019!

Part 1: Entertainers calling themselves "GD of the X world" since 2019

Part 2: G-Dragon being featured in dramas, movies and animations since 2019

TXT's Soobin

EPIK HIGH's Mithra Jin

"The (restaurant's) boss doesn't recognize Choiza, but he does recognize G-Dragon. She seems to remember two types of things. Either someone very famous like GD or someone comes here often like me."

[On EP.14 of the Youtube Show 'Choiza's Road', Mithra Jin and Choiza visited a restaurant that Choiza visits often. The boss couldn't recognize Choiza]

ENHYPEN's Jake

['Who's Who? Game' Q.Who's most likely to become the next fashion icon?]

"Also known as GD sunbaenim?"

Hong Seo-Beom

[Talking about his wife and himself being the top celebrities in 80s] "She was IU, and I was G-Dragon." 

LAPILLUS' Haeun

[Q.The fashion icon?] "GD sunbaenim."

Kian84

"G-Dragon is a born celebrity." (*)

MC Boom

"G-Dragon is the celebrity of celebrities." (*)

Loopy
[Q.What has changed in your life after having great results on SMTM777?] "I feel like I’m a celebrity like GD." (*)

Kim Hak Rae

[Talking about himself being called 'Hak-Dragon'] "How can I compare myself to G-Dragon? G-Dragon is a brand." (*)

DinDin and WINNER's Seungyoon
DinDin: "For me, a superstar is G-Dragon."
Seungyoon: "All-time superstar, all-time legend."

ROCKING DOLL's Ahri

"I wanna be an icon like G-Dragon sunbaenim. I think of G-Dragon sunbaenim as a brand that encompasses not only music but also fashion. I have been dreaming of becoming a singer after seeing him. I want to learn about his versatility." (*)

"My role model is G-Dragon sunbaenim. I really like his songs. I think G-Dragon sunbaenim is a unique brand. I want to be a special artist like him." (*)

PENTAGON's Kino

[Giving a hint about the person he will imitate (who is G-Dragon)] "He's someone very famous!"

THE BOYZ Hwall:
"BIGBANG G-Dragon sunbaenim is an icon of 'good vibes' and fashionable. Someday, I want to be recognized as a person with that unique vibes!" (*)

Aquinas (Kang Min Soo)
"I like Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson in foreign countries,and G-Dragon in Korea. What they have in common is that they are icons of an era. They released music that does not fade with the passage of time." (*)
 

Saintsup
"I admire G-Dragon the most. There is something special with G-Dragon. Not just being a singer or a boy band, but as an artist himself."

TangOZ
"...No matter what, you'll always be a superstar.I saw your concert before, hope to see it again! Looking 4ward to the new album."

Wang Jiu Long
"In my heart, he is king! He is God!"

Liu Yuxin:
"The artist I respect the most is G-Dragon. He's not only a rapper, but also a singer&a music composer. He has quite a diverse set of identities. He has some kind of aura that other people don't have. He's a role model that I aspire to be. I like him so much."

Baz Luhrmann
"In Korea, the OG of K-pop, the King of K-Pop really! G-Dragon, he done a really amazing interpretation and kind of the original Elvis the rocker, original Elvis the punk interpretation of I Can't Help Fall In Love, I dig it. He's GD, I can't help it but falling in love." (*)

Dec Ao

"I idolize G-Dragon, Eminem. 1st G-Dragon, then Eminem, A$AP Rocky. They are talented in music and have a certain influence in the fashion field. Like G-Dragon, he became a global fashion icon because of his influence." (*)

Grimes
"Literally G-Dragon is an icon and a god, one of my biggest influences to be honest. Underrated for his contributions to art, T.O.P. too." (*)

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