Recently, Chosun newspaper shared information about the important decision of G-Dragon, leader of the group Big Bang, when he refused to rejoin YG Entertainment in favor of Galaxy Corporation.
According to information, G-Dragon initially prepared to sign a new exclusive contract with YG Entertainment to release his personal album. However, at the end of October 2023, he suddenly became the center of controversy with suspicions of illegal drug use.
The reason why G-Dragon left YG?
After news of the prosecution of G-Dragon appeared on the afternoon of October 25, YG Entertainment responded to the media. The company said: “It is difficult to give an official answer because G-Dragon is no longer an artist under our company’s management.” The contract between G-Dragon and YG Entertainment ended in June 2023. Since then, the male singer and the company cooperated through separate contracts for activities such as advertising.
Korean media has revealed the reason why G-Dragon left YG, the place he once considered his “home”. Photo: All Kpop.
Music experts all say that supporting G-Dragon in the context of former President Yang Hyun Suk being prosecuted is a challenge for YG Entertainment. While YG appeared determined to cut all ties with G-Dragon, Galaxy Corporation took advantage of this opportunity to offer help.
Choi Yong Ki, CEO of Galaxy Group, who has a close relationship with G-Dragon, actively defended the male singer and provided legal advice during the period when he was suspected of using drugs. . Even in early December, it was revealed that G-Dragon had signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation.
“For G-Dragon, YG is like parents and family. He has spent half of his life since he was an elementary school student working with YG. However, G-Dragon’s disappointment with the attitude of YG played an important role in the decision to leave,” Chosun’s source said.
This made it impossible for G-Dragon to give an official response immediately after being prosecuted and he had to hire a team of outside lawyers for legal representation and statements. Although YG has succeeded in signing a contract with the group Blackpink and the new girl group Baby Monster, it still faces many challenges because of the open individual contracts of the four Blackpink girls and their unclear status. of Baby Monster.
So, if G-Dragon, the biggest star produced by YG and an “icon of the times” in the music and fashion fields, decides to renew his contract, it will be a big win for YG. . However, G-Dragon’s disappointment in YG played an important role in the singer’s decision to leave.
Recently, G-Dragon became the focus of the media with accusations of drug use. Although he always affirmed that he does not use drugs and will sue those who spread false information about him. After nearly 2 months of being prosecuted on suspicion of illegal drug use, the male singer was recently declared innocent.
On December 21, JTBC, one of the leading media in Korea, publicly apologized to G-Dragon for posting news that affected the male singer’s reputation in a suspicious investigation case. use narcotic.
