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South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment, widely credited with revolutionizing K-pop and dubbed the 'Kings of K-pop' for their global influence.Debuted in 2006 under YG Entertainment. Original lineup: G-Dragon (leader), T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, Seungri. Pioneered self-producing idol model with genre-blending music. Sold over 150 million records worldwide. Won Billboard Global K-Pop Awards and MTV Europe Music Award.
- G-Dragon composed their breakthrough hit 'Lies' (2007) in 10 minutes; it topped charts for 7 weeks, establishing their signature sound.
- Seungri retired in 2019 amid the Burning Sun scandal involving prostitution mediation and illegal filming; received 18-month prison sentence in 2021.
- T.O.P faced controversy in 2017 for marijuana use, receiving a suspended prison sentence and fine after attempted suicide during investigation.
- Daesung was involved in a 2011 car accident where a motorcyclist died; prosecutors cleared him of charges after investigation confirmed no negligence.
- The group went on hiatus during military enlistments (2017-2019), reuniting in 2022 with 'Still Life' – their final release before G-Dragon and Taeyang departed YG Entertainment in 2023.
