We believe that anything and everything is possible, regardless if it's a domestic or international project.
Americans might not understand, but within Korea, Big Bang was one of the first artists to make their own production. We have our own interpretation of our own songs. We do our own thing.
When I was younger, Big Bang didn't go on many variety programs, so we used to try and plan many fun events for our concert, like drama parodies, which Korean fans enjoyed.
Carpe diem, you know.
I occasionally rapped along to some homegrown Korean rap. And then a friend introduced me to Wu-Tang and played me 'Enter the 36th Chambers.' It was very shocking. And then I started to look for different albums. This was pre-Internet, so it's hard to find the music, and it was even harder to find music videos.
You can't explain Chanel. It's a verb.
When I wear Chanel, I feel like I'm not just wearing clothes: I'm wearing Chanel.
Every Chanel show I've been to is very conceptual. Even down to the music and smells, the whole thing is connected.
European style is classic, with its own color, and to me, it always feels chic.
I started out as a child actor. Back then, I didn't have a manager or company, and I couldn't even dream of having a stylist. My mom made and bought the clothes I would wear. I think that was probably when I first got into fashion.
As a musician myself, I wouldn't be confident if I received some other composers' song, because I choose to express myself through the music that I make.
Before I was physically there in different countries to meet my fans in person, I didn't really realize how famous I was.
I'm not sure if they do this in the States, but in Korea, until high school, on your graduation diploma there's a line that states your future goal. Kids write 'president' or 'astronaut,' or whatever. I always wrote 'singer.'
My mom is in charge of my earnings.
I have to say I really was surprised on my first world tour. It was amazing to see what we've always dreamed of, right before our eyes.
I hope that, even when I'm simply just Kwon Ji-yong, I can be someone who still shines even without all these 'flashy' costumes on.
People may see me as a luxurious star, but I am always thinking I can be represented by my psychological world that is fraught with vanity, loneliness, and always feels inadequate.
In order to keep my creativity alive, I just try to enjoy life to the fullest.
I'm the type of person who commits to the fullest to whatever I'm doing.
I now know that inspirations must come from everywhere.
