Okay, this one stung. BIGBANG leader G-Dragon surprised everyone by not renewing with YG Entertainment and instead signing with Galaxy Corporation — and Sports Seoul’s report spells out how it all fell apart.
Short version: YG reportedly had a rough contract ready for G-Dragon and negotiations were close to finished — but when drug allegations hit, YG publicly distanced itself, saying it couldn’t comment because he wasn’t officially signed yet. That silence pushed G-Dragon toward Galaxy Corporation, whose CEO Choi Yong Ho offered legal support and stuck by him through the mess. Even Yang Hyun Suk allegedly urged G-Dragon to reconsider, but G-Dragon ultimately chose Galaxy.
Key moments from the report:
- Sources say a draft renewal was prepared and G-Dragon only needed to sign.
- When drug allegations arose, YG said it couldn’t publicly defend him because he wasn’t officially under contract.
- Galaxy Corporation CEO Choi Yong Ho provided legal help and close support during the crisis.
- After G-Dragon was cleared and weighed his options, he signed with Galaxy instead of returning to YG.
It reads like a mix of timing and optics: YG may have had a deal ready, but their hands-off public stance during a high-profile allegation apparently eroded trust. Meanwhile, Galaxy’s CEO was visible and active in helping G-Dragon navigate the legal side — and that support mattered.
Quick fan facts:
- G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong) is BIGBANG’s leader and one of K-pop’s most influential solo artists.
- BIGBANG debuted under YG Entertainment in 2006.
- Yang Hyun Suk, founder and former YG CEO, has faced legal investigations in recent years.
Bottom line: this wasn’t just about paperwork — it was about who stood by him when things got ugly. For fans it’s bittersweet: G-Dragon gets a fresh start with an agency that supported him in a tough moment, but it also raises questions about artist-agency loyalty and how public responses shape careers.
Source: Koreaboo