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South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and leader of the globally influential boy band BIGBANG.Debuted at age 12 under YG Entertainment. Revolutionized K-pop through genre-blending music, avant-garde fashion, and prolific songwriting. Achieved monumental success with BIGBANG and as a solo artist, becoming a cultural trendsetter across Asia.

• Composed BIGBANG's breakout hit 'Lies' at age 19, pioneering the idol-producer model in K-pop.
• Faced marijuana possession charges in 2011 and 2017; both cases resulted in no indictments or suspended sentences amid controversy over investigative procedures.
• His fashion collaborations with brands like Chanel established him as the first Korean global luxury ambassador, earning the nickname 'Fashion Icon'.
• Enlisted in mandatory military service in 2018, during which he faced allegations of special treatment that were later cleared by military prosecutors.
• Departed YG Entertainment in 2023 after contract expiration, founding his own agency Galaxy Corporation while under investigation for alleged drug use (later cleared due to insufficient evidence).