"We’ve been proud of the fact that we were known for our music first and it has been what makes us work harder"
"I wasn't trying to be famous when I started making music. I mean, that wasn't the first thing I wanted."
"We always focus on the quality of music because as long as the content is good, then the interest will be there."
"I would only create clothes myself if I felt I could do something really different - create a new style subculture for my generation - and that is very ambitious."
His brand PMO made a trend of long tails on caps and Bulldog clips for fashion. He did it.
His brand PMO made a trend of long tails on caps and Bulldog clips for fashion. He did it.
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.
I don't want to go to a foreign country and get lumped into that genre. I'm just looking at the bigger picture. This K-pop title might be good for now, but looking ahead it could hold me back, like a prison of sort. I'm a little wary about that.
"I want to say it to so many people, 'why you have to be so serious?' And I also want people to think 'this kid has really gone crazy' when they see my performance on the stage. Luckily, I am able to achieve all of these."
"I have this disease-like need to try to create something new. When you're kind of being chased, and everything you do goes so well, you develop this sickness and a sense of need to constantly do something different."
"I only wear clothes because I can't walk around with nothing on, but they started calling me a fashionista."
You know if you're in Rome, live in the Roman way. I grew up there, I was born there, and so I should follow its guidelines, live like a Korean. And I really love Korea. I grew up listening to Korean music, and was able to get to where I am because of it.
As a rapper, I was heavily influenced by American rap albums. But for songs that are more melody-driven, I get my inspiration from Korean albums.
I want to do something that can support all the people in Korea and the world who see us and are inspired to do their own thing.
"It would be ridiculous for anyone to consider me the face of Korean art."
Too bad GD, ur the king of kpop
Too bad GD, ur the king of kpop

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.
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.
I'm the type of person who commits to the fullest to whatever I'm doing.
I stand on stage hoping to give good energy to the audience, but if I cannot give good energy anymore, I will have to leave right away.