KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around G-DRAGON?
57/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 89
- 0
- 20
The KTRENZ Hype Index (0–100) blends up to five live signals — KTRENZ editorial coverage momentum over the last 30 days (25%), AI-retrieval attention on the artist (20%), upcoming scheduled activity (15%), external demand from Naver search and YouTube traction (25%), and third-party SNS posts anchored to the act’s releases in the last 30 days (15%) — each log-normalized against a fixed cap. The first three exist for every act. The last two require data we do not have for everyone: where a signal is not measured it is left out and the remaining weights are renormalized, so an act is never scored down for something we simply did not observe.
Stories
G-DRAGON: events we kept following
Things that happened more than once — each page holds every beat on the record, with its sources.
rollout2026-08-13 — 2026-08-20
G-DRAGON — BIGBANG 20th anniversary media exhibition
rollout2026-07-25 — 2026-08-17
500 million won
G-DRAGON — Just Peace Foundation
Quick answers
G-DRAGON: your questions
Who is G-DRAGON?
- G-DRAGON is a K-pop artist, active since 2006.
How much buzz is around G-DRAGON right now?
- G-DRAGON's KTRENZ Hype Index is 57/100 — a live score blending external search demand, KTRENZ coverage momentum, AI-retrieval attention, and upcoming activity.
When did G-DRAGON debut?
- G-DRAGON debuted in 2006.
What is G-DRAGON's latest release?
- G-DRAGON "I haven't been close with T.O.P for long" (2026-08-21).
Schedule
Upcoming G-DRAGON dates
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-13 | Won Korean Popular Music Special Award for POWER | award |
Stories
Latest about G-DRAGON
Taeyang shares 'COSMOS' rehearsal footage three months after 'QUINTESSENCE' comeback
Taeyang posted a rehearsal clip for upcoming show 'COSMOS', his first activity since May 18's release of fourth solo album 'QUINTESSENCE'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9 d ago
So Ji-sub tops K-Brand Index ad model ranking; G-Dragon 2nd amid BIGBANG world tour
Asia Brand Research Institute's July 2026 analysis of over 1 billion online records crowned So Ji-sub the top advertising model, with G-Dragon at No. 2.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9 d ago
BIGBANG open 'XX : COSMOS' world tour in Goyang — first full-group concert since 2017
G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung played 32 songs for 40,000 fans in Goyang, kicking off a 33-show world tour nearly nine years after their last full-group concert
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 14 d ago
Epik High's EPIKASE brings together BIGBANG's G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung for a "family reunion"
Epik High hosted BIGBANG on their YouTube series EPIKASE on Aug. 20, listening to the group's new single "BiiiG" together.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 16 d ago
BIGBANG's 'BiiiG' hits Melon #1 within an hour, 4 years 4 months after their last release
BIGBANG returned August 19 with 'BiiiG', hitting #1 on Melon's TOP100 within an hour and staying there through August 21—their first release in 4 years and 4 mo
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 17 d ago
G-Dragon says he played matchmaker for Sandara Park's mystery idol romance
G-Dragon revealed on a YouTube appearance with Taeyang and Daesung that he knew details of Sandara Park's past relationship and may have set the two up.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 17 d ago
Hong Da-bin (DPR LIVE) headlines HITC LA 2026 — only Korean solo act on the bill
Hong Da-bin performed 14 songs for tens of thousands in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, debuting two unreleased tracks and becoming the sole Korean solo headliner at HIT
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 18 d ago
BIGBANG drop 'BiiiG' at 20-year mark — first official release as G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung trio
BIGBANG release digital single 'BiiiG' on Aug 19, their first official group track as a three-member lineup and first new music in 4 years and 4 months.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 19 d ago
Jo Jjaejeu says he was "bewildered" to find himself on music charts alongside Jennie and G-Dragon
The comedian appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Maljasho' on Aug. 17 and reacted to sharing chart space with Jennie and G-Dragon.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 20 d ago
Yang Se-chan Hints He Knows Lee Ju-yeon's Ex on 'Running Man'
Yang Se-chan threatened to spill details about Lee Ju-yeon's dating history during the Aug. 16 SBS broadcast of *Running Man*.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 21 d ago
BIGBANG drop 'BiiiG' Aug 19, kick off first tour in 9 years — and crash Yoo Jae-suk's 'Pingyego'
BIGBANG mark 20 years with digital single 'BiiiG' on Aug 19, launch a 3-day Goyang concert run Aug 21-23, and appear on 'Pingyego' ep. 116.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 22 d ago
BIGBANG drop 'BiiiG' on their 20th debut anniversary as a 3-member group
G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung drop 'BiiiG' on Aug 19 — their first single as a trio, first release in 4 years and 4 months — kicking off the 'XX : COSMOS' worl
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 24 d ago
BIGBANG return after 4 years with digital single 'BiiiG' on Aug. 19, kicking off 33-show world tour
G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung release 'BiiiG' on BIGBANG's 20th debut anniversary, then hit 19 cities on the 'XX : COSMOS' world tour.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 25 d ago
BIGBANG drop 'BiiiG' on Aug 19, launch 20th-anniversary world tour 'XX: COSMOS'
BIGBANG return after 4 years 4 months with digital single 'BiiiG' on Aug 19, then launch a 19-city, 33-show world tour two days later.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 27 d ago
Kiki drops 'Waikiki' Aug 10 with synth-pop title track 'Pop Off Pop Off'
Kiki returns August 10 with album *Waikiki*, led by electronic synth-pop title track *Pop Off Pop Off*. It follows the hit *404 (New Era)* from earlier this yea
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/6/2026
G-Dragon Likes Mizuhara Kiko Post, Reviving 2010 Dating Rumor Speculation
G-Dragon's Instagram liked a post about Mizuhara Kiko, reigniting dating rumors that have circled since 2010.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/30/2026
2nd iMBC Awards set for July 29 — 8 categories, 100% fan vote on Idol Champ
The 2nd iMBC Awards lands July 29. Voting on Idol Champ runs July 29 through August 9.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/28/2026
G-Dragon lands No. 2 in K-Brand Index K-pop individual rankings; Jungkook tops the chart
Jungkook (BTS) tops the June 2026 K-Brand Index for K-pop individuals. G-Dragon (BIGBANG) lands at No. 2.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/23/2026
G-Dragon's sister Kwon Da-mi announces second pregnancy, daughter due in October
Fashion designer Kwon Da-mi, older sister of BIGBANG's G-Dragon, posted an ultrasound photo July 9 announcing she's expecting a daughter, Kim I-woo, in October.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/9/2026
BIGBANG adds seats for Goyang shows after 3-night sellout in 22 minutes
YG Entertainment is releasing floor and upper-level seats for BIGBANG's Aug. 21–23 Goyang dates. V.I.P presale starts July 13; general sale July 14.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/7/2026
Yoo Ah-in splits from UAA after 12 years; Ryu Jun-yeol's future undecided; G-Dragon's agency silent
UAA confirms Yoo Ah-in's contract ended with no renewal; Ryu Jun-yeol's status still in talks; Song Hye-kyo's 14-year run wrapped.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/30/2026
Song Hye-kyo parts ways with UAA after 14 years ahead of Netflix series drop
Song Hye-kyo is leaving UAA, the agency she helped launch in 2012, as her Netflix series '천천히 강렬하게' prepares to premiere.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/29/2026
Jungkook tops K-Brand Index 2026 first-half K-pop individual rankings
Jungkook topped Asia Brand Research Institute's K-Brand Index first-half rankings released June 26, leading across 1.62 billion data points.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
BIGBANG's Daesung and KARA's Huh Youngji deny dating rumors, G-Dragon drops "까비"
Daesung addresses his first dating rumor in 20 years on YouTube channel 집대성, while G-Dragon and Taeyang weigh in via group chat.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
BTS, BLACKPINK, G-Dragon sweep Music Awards Japan 2026 in Tokyo
BTS, BLACKPINK, Jin, and G-Dragon all won at Music Awards Japan on December 13 in Tokyo, the ceremony's second year.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/15/2026
BIGBANG reunite for 2026 World Tour, kicking off with 3-night Goyang stadium run in August
G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung reunite for the first time in 9 years on August 21, launching a 31-show global tour at Goyang Sports Complex.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/15/2026
aespa's 'LEMONADE' hits Billboard 200 top 10 with G-Dragon collab 'WDA' also charting
aespa's second studio album 'LEMONADE' hit #9 on the Billboard 200—their third top-10 entry—while the G-Dragon feature 'WDA' charted globally.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/10/2026
Sourced timeline
G-DRAGON timeline
Auto-compiled from KTRENZ coverage. Latest event 2026-12-13.
- 2026-12-13award
Won Korean Popular Music Special Award for POWER
G-Dragon won the Korean Popular Music Special Award for *POWER* at Music Awards Japan 2026 on December 13.
Source: sportsworldi.com - 2026-08-27
- 2026-08-26
- 2026-08-25tour
'Uncle' G-DRAGON mobilized to see, Kim Min-joon's son attends BIGBANG concert... Kwon Da-mi...
Source: newsen.com - 2026-08-24tour
"G-DRAGON saved my husband's life"… G-DRAGON prevented a 2m stage fall, even the director's wife spoke up…
Source: sportschosun.com - 2026-08-23
- 2026-08-22tour
G-DRAGON, shocking confession "I didn't wake up for 3 days... manager checked if I was breathing"
Source: insight.co.kr - 2026-08-21
- 2026-08-19release
BIGBANG comeback, G-DRAGON likes past photo with departed member T.O.P... unquenched affection
Source: newsen.com - 2026-08-14release
"G-DRAGON's teeth are different too" Diamond 'sparkles'…if you copy thinking it's cool, it could become 'poison'
Source: seoul.co.kr - 2026-08-13tour
G-DRAGON surpasses 2 million StarTrend votes... ahead of Goyang entry, fan passion explodes
Source: joongangenews.com - 2025-01-01release
Übermensch album release
G-Dragon's first full-length solo album in 12 years, Übermensch, achieved 800,000 first-week sales and crossed 1 million total sales.
Source: topstarnews.net - —tour
BIGBANG 20th anniversary world tour Goyang concert
G-Dragon shared a poster for BIGBANG's 20th anniversary world tour Goyang concert on Instagram on June 24.
Source: siminilbo.co.kr - —release
G-Dragon drops "까비"
G-Dragon released or shared "까비" (shorthand for 아깝다) in a group chat message.
Source: starnewskorea.com