G-DRAGON Makes History with 9th Appearance on Hypebeast's 'HB100' List, Cementing Global Icon Status

Global music and fashion phenomenon G-DRAGON has once again proven his immense influence by being selected for Hypebeast's prestigious '2025 Hypebeast 100 (HB100)' list.

Hypebeast, a leading global fashion and lifestyle magazine, annually compiles the 'HB100' to honor 100 influential figures who define contemporary culture across fashion, streetwear, music, art, and design. G-DRAGON stands alongside international creative powerhouses such as Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky, solidifying his position not just as a K-pop artist, but as a defining figure of contemporary culture.

The magazine cited G-DRAGON's 'ongoing influence as a global cultural icon, demonstrated through his unparalleled creative endeavors in 2025 that span beyond music into art, fashion, and luxury.' They further highlighted his philosophical exploration of self-transcendence in his album 'Übermensch,' his expanded artistic reach through world tours and a symbolic performance at the APEC Summit, and his boundary-pushing collaborations with PEACEMINUSONE, Jacob & Co., and Gentle Monster, which blurred the lines between pop culture and high-end luxury.

This recognition underscores G-DRAGON's consistent impact on shaping cultural trends through his unique sensibility and attitude, extending his influence beyond music to encompass fashion, lifestyle, and fine arts. He continues to set the standard for trends rather than merely following them.

Remarkably, this marks G-DRAGON's ninth inclusion on the 'HB100' list since his initial selection in 2013 as the first K-pop artist to do so. This repeated recognition, based purely on cultural influence even during periods of hiatus, is an exceptionally rare achievement. Considering Hypebeast's definition of 'creative influence' encompasses broader cultural impact, style, attitude, and symbolism beyond mere popularity or performance metrics, G-DRAGON stands out as the sole K-pop artist continuously acknowledged within the global contemporary culture scene. His presence is further emphasized by the list's predominantly designer and creative industry focus.

G-DRAGON recently concluded his 'G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]', connecting with over 825,000 fans across 17 cities in 12 countries.

Korean netizens are expressing admiration, with comments like 'As expected from GD!', 'His class extends beyond the stage to fashion and art', '9th selection is truly amazing', and 'Looking forward to what's next,' praising his unique influence.