"Class is Different" G-Dragon Selected for Hypebeast 100 in the U.S.…A Record 9th Time

Singer G-Dragon (GD) has once again proven himself as an influential figure in the global fashion and cultural scene, solidifying his status as a K-Pop artist. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, announced on the 17th that G-Dragon has been named in the "2025 Hypebeast 100" (HB100) list published by the American fashion and lifestyle magazine Hypebeast.

The Hypebeast 100 is an authoritative list that selects 100 individuals who have exerted influence across the cultural spectrum, including fashion, streetwear, music, art, and design, every year. With this selection, G-Dragon has set a record of being listed for the 9th time since his first selection in 2013.

This year's list includes global stars such as G-Dragon, Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky. Hypebeast has evaluated G-Dragon as the undisputed "King of K-Pop" and explained that he has further solidified his position as a cultural ambassador this year.

The magazine mentioned G-Dragon's new album "Übermensch" and his performance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Gyeongju as key activities. This shows that G-Dragon has established himself as an icon representing Korean culture beyond music.

G-Dragon has transitioned from the leader of Big Bang to a unique solo artist and a globally recognized fashion icon. For over a decade, G-Dragon has been regarded as an "irreplaceable icon" leading the global spread of K-Culture at the forefront of trends.