G-DRAGON Interview On “Son SeokHee’s Questions” (2025): English Translation

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G-DRAGON episode of MBC’s “Son SeokHee’s Questions,” which aired on November 5, 2025, caught fans’ attention as he spoke openly about his journey—addressing past controversies, thoughts on marriage, future plans, and the distinctive voice and artistry that define him.

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Son SeokHee:
Ten years ago I asked, “Who will GD be in ten years?” Do you have an answer now?

G-DRAGON:
Hmm… who is he? Probably the same answer as back then—I still can’t say for sure.

Son SeokHee:
After that old interview, you lay down in the waiting room before leaving.

G-DRAGON:
I don’t remember, but that sounds right. I might do the same today.

Son SeokHee:
I thought, “Let’s see if ten years is really long.”

G-DRAGON:
So you kept an eye on me?

Son SeokHee:
Of course.

G-DRAGON:
Well, here I am—ten years later.

Son SeokHee:
Those years flew by for me. How about for you?

G-DRAGON:
Some years were fast, some felt very slow.

Son SeokHee:
You once called yourself a “harmful existence to the youth.”

G-DRAGON:
Did I really say that?

Son SeokHee:
You said you were different because you wrote your own songs—very sharp, very driven.

G-DRAGON:
Yes, I had a sharp edge.

Son SeokHee:
You’re close to your 40s now. How do you feel?

G-DRAGON:
I’m trying not to be deceived by temptations anymore. In Korean, “불혹” means forty and “not deceived.” I want to live up to that.

Son SeokHee:
Compared to ten years ago, have you softened?

G-DRAGON:
Back then I pushed myself hard and chased perfection. In the last ten years I learned to rest. The army helped me separate work and private life. Now I can switch on and off. During enlistment it was simple—two uniforms, fix my hat angle. I even learned I could wash my hair while washing my face.

Son SeokHee:
As APEC ambassador, did you promote it a lot?

G-DRAGON:
I did a lot of “reverse parking” (a playful way to say I followed directions exactly).

Son SeokHee:
You received the Order of Cultural Merit, right?

G-DRAGON:
Yes—the Ok-Gwan (Jade Crown). I never imagined it. It felt really good.

Son SeokHee:
Any practical benefit?

G-DRAGON:
It’s still new, but I feel honored. If there’s a benefit later, I’ll tell you.

Son SeokHee:
Many junior idols now write their own songs. Any group catch your eye?

G-DRAGON:
There are many…
(…silence…)

Son SeokHee:
Let’s say none.

G-DRAGON:
I’m promoting now, so I try to focus only on myself: “Do my thing. Focus on me.”

Son SeokHee:
You said the same ten years ago, and it became a headline.

G-DRAGON:
It was true—that’s why I said it.

Son SeokHee:
Maybe your answer inspired younger idols to write, too.

G-DRAGON:
If so, that’s a success.

Son SeokHee:
Interviews can turn ideas into “a thing.”

G-DRAGON:
I didn’t mean it had to be that way. It just felt natural. I applied what I learned.

Son SeokHee:
You’re bragging nonstop.

G-DRAGON:
I mean… I did get the Cultural Merit. My shoulders won’t come down.

Son SeokHee:
Beyond songwriting, what’s next?

G-DRAGON:
It’s a lifelong assignment. There’s “do,” “won’t do,” “can’t do,” “do well,” “can’t do well.” I have to choose carefully, and if I do it, I should do it properly. I watch how my choices and public reaction line up. Lately, the satisfaction is high.

Son SeokHee:
You’ve had a lot to think about—scandals, a seven-year hiatus. What did you lose or gain?

G-DRAGON:
I lost time. I gained maturity. Before, I reacted emotionally. Now I pause, think, and handle things more sensibly. At least now I know how to do it.

Son SeokHee:
That line is relatable.

G-DRAGON:
These days I think twice before acting.

Son SeokHee:
Your hand gestures are striking.

G-DRAGON:
I need them to express myself. Sitting still and just talking feels wrong.

Son SeokHee:
If your hands and feet were tied, you couldn’t talk?

G-DRAGON:
Right—even without tape. If my hands are tied, I can’t talk.

Son SeokHee:
This reminds me of your 2023 case.

G-DRAGON:
That time was painful. I couldn’t publicly shout my innocence, and I wasn’t going to hold a press conference just to insist on it. I asked myself if I should come back or retire. But I’m a musician—I make music. That’s why “POWER” jokes about that period.

Sometimes I wonder if my life is like The Truman Show. I’ve always had cameras in my face. “Private life” should be private, but things still leak. I worry about my home, my phone—am I living in a Truman Show?

Son SeokHee:
Favorite song from the album?

G-DRAGON:
Songs are like my kids. No “best” or “worst.” For this album, “Home Sweet Home” feels like a beginning.

Son SeokHee:
Your world tour ends this year. Next year is BIGBANG’s 20th. Hard being leader?

G-DRAGON:
It’s hardest when I hurt the group. Members’ personal mistakes are theirs, but if I damage the group image, that’s tough.

Son SeokHee:
What do you want to do next, as Kwon JiYong?

G-DRAGON:
Another “comma”—a rest. My 30s had a “comma” that became a turning point. I’d like one more fresh start.

Son SeokHee:
Does that include marriage?

G-DRAGON:
(laughs) Maybe.

Son SeokHee:
You should get married.

G-DRAGON:
I want to marry—when the time is right.

Son SeokHee:
Then do it when it’s right.

G-DRAGON:
I think I can… but I can’t guarantee it.