G Dragons Life Story

Philanthropy

Philanthropy

G-Dragon has shown support for numerous charity organizations over the years, notably at the final concert of his world tour in 2013, a booth was erected, where fans could donate to build a fishery in Haiti, as a collaboration with 's With Campaign which he previously worked with to help build a school in Nepal. At the same event he and his fans from 14 different countries around the world donated a 9.9 tons rice, which was sent to help malnourished children, elderly living on their own, and other people in need. He's reportedly donated 81.8 million ($80,000 USD) every year on his birthday. G-Dragon donated ₩50 million ($43,400 USD) in 2011 (when fans donated under his name) and in 2012 (privately by himself) to Seoul National University Hospital to help children with diseases get treatment, it was revealed accidentally in 2017 as his name was engraved on a plaque honoring those who had contributed ₩100 million or more.

G-Dragon has used his image to raise awareness for multiple causes, including the and the to fight . Additionally, in May 2017, a citrus tree forest was officially opened in the city of on , named after G-Dragon's real name, Kwon Ji-yong. The fruit harvested from the forest will be donated to charity events.