In the dynamic realm of K-pop, few names radiate as brilliantly as G-Dragon and PSY. These two titans of the industry have enjoyed a dazzling reign, capturing the global music scene’s attention and acclaim. Therefore, the recent selfie shared by Kwon Jiyong, featuring himself alongside the iconic “Gangnam Style” singer, holds immense significance.
The King of K-Pop Poses With The King of YouTube in Epic New Selfie
The image, casually posted on G-Dragon’s Instagram story, swiftly ignited a social media frenzy, adding yet another layer to their colossal influence, both within and beyond the K-pop universe. Notably, G-Dragon cleverly captioned it as “Oppa, Hannam Style,” a wordplay that playfully swaps “Gangnam” from Psy’s hit song with “Hannam,” as both artists reside in Hannam-dong.
Their enthralling blend of exceptional musical talents, electric stage charisma, and unmatched performance prowess has catapulted G-Dragon and PSY to stratospheric stardom. The sight of them together in a single photograph is a true delight, showcasing the meeting of two unparalleled forces in the K-pop cosmos. This image encapsulates the convergence of their monumental careers, cementing their status as enduring icons of the genre.
G-Dragon is widely recognized as the “King of K-pop.” In his role as the leader of BIGBANG, he has amassed a staggering collection of accolades, boasting seven Mnet Asian Music Awards, six Melon Music Awards, two Korean Music Awards, two Golden Disc Awards, and two MBC Entertainment Awards, to name just a few of his many honors. Notably, Kwon Jiyong holds the distinction of being the first and only solo artist to clinch the coveted Mnet Asian Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2013.
Meanwhile, PSY is known as the King of YouTube. This was coined after his music video for “Gangnam Style” exceeded one billion views. The MV became the first video to do so in the website’s history. Park Jae-sang performed under YG Entertainment from 2010 until 2018 before starting his own label P Nation in 2019.