BIGBANG's G-Dragon has created history by becoming the first Korean artist to be appointed as an official ambassador for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The Kpop idol was given the designation on July 18, 2026 during the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
With this appointment, the UNESCO recognised G-DRAGON's global cultural influence and his contributions to promoting creativity, cultural exchange and heritage awareness.
Attending the opening of the committee's 48th session, G-DRAGON highlighted the vital role of music and culture in bridging global divides and preserving heritage for future generations. His high-profile appearance drew extensive media coverage, with observers celebrating the appointment as another landmark moment for Korean culture's global reach.
Who is G-Dragon?
G-Dragon debuted in 2006 as the leader of BigBang. The group played a pivotal role in spreading the Korean Wave (Hallyu) globally with mega-hits like Fantastic Baby, Bang Bang Bang and Haru Haru.
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Unlike many idol stars of his era, G-Dragon heavily wrote, composed and produced the majority of BigBang's discography as well as his own successful solo work (including hit tracks like Heartbreaker, Crayon and Untitled, 2014).
He has dozens of copyrighted songs and revolutionized how self-producing idols operate in the Kpop industry. His real name goes by Kwon Ji-yong.