BIGBANG Interviews
A compiled archive of BIGBANG and solo interviews, translated by @kwoncircles on X and updated on an ongoing basis
BIGBANG Members Fun-Facts
Taken out of fan forums, shared by artists.
G-Dragon Fun-Facts
- He doesn't remember his childhood, he says that even when he is shown pictures, it feels like looking at someone else.
- As a kid, he did children's TV (뽀뽀뽀) and small acting roles before discovering Hip-hop.
- He described his own creative style as having "no direction".
- He once called himself “kind of harmful” (유해하다), but meant it as pushing boundaries for fun rather than being negative.
- His most personal EP "Kwon Jiyong" was meant to be called "30" - his Korean age at that time.
- His school nickname was “Kwonjiral,” a play on his surname and the slang “지랄,” meaning he was known for being loud, chaotic, or always doing the most.
- One of his favorite songs is 'The Killers - Somebody Told Me'
- Wrote his first lyric in a 5th grade talent show.
Taeyang Fun-Facts
- He got into music after hearing Brian McKnight as a kid, which shaped his whole R&B style later.
- He carries a Bible with him and has talked a lot about relying on faith, especially during difficult periods.
- He once said that if he wasn’t a singer, he would’ve wanted to be a comedian.
- He married actress Min Hyo-rin in 2018, her being the one and only woman he ever dated.
- After completing his military service, the couple welcomed their first son in 2021.
Daesung Fun-Facts
- He got the nickname “Smiling Angel” (미소천사 ) because of how naturally bright he seemed during BIGBANG’s early years.
- He doesn’t know how to swim.
- He’s known for a very strict routine - sleeping early and waking up around 5:30 a.m.
- He originally considered very different paths, including becoming an MC, a baseball player, or even a priest.
- Starting in 2024, he launched his YouTube interview channel “집대성 (Zip Daesung),” where he hosts and talks with other artists.
- His popularity in Japan reached a point where novelty goods like molds of his nose were sold as merchandise.
- He’s one of the few idols who openly talks about his faith and has said it helped him recover during difficult periods.
- He admitted to wanting to learn from GD's leadership, how to lead so many people.
- His school nickname was “Kim Jong Kook,” who is a South Korean singer known for his muscular build and strong, disciplined image.
- One of his favorite songs is Mario - How Could You
- During his freshman year he got 85 points, which was his best in high school. In 8th grade he was obsessed with games so he barely studied and his scores dropped to 62 points.