G-Dragon is a musical artist.
Kwon Ji-yong ( ; born August 18 , 1988 ) , better known by his stage name G-Dragon , is a South Korean rapper , singer-songwriter , record producer , and fashion icon . His first EP One of a Kind ( 2012 ) was critically acclaimed and yielded `` One of a Kind '' , `` Crayon '' , and the number-one `` That XX '' , earning Record of the Year at the 22nd Seoul Music Awards . Heartbreaker is the solo debut album of South Korean artist G-Dragon , member and leader of Big Bang . G-Dragon is a South Korean rapper , musician , and leader of K-pop band Big Bang . One of a Kind is the second solo release of South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper G-Dragon , leader of Big Bang .