Do you think GD will be able to debut in a survival program?

[satoori]

[theqoo] G-DRAGON BEING ASKED "WILL YOU BE CUT IF YOU WERE PUT ON A SURVIVAL SHOW NOW?"

Q: Do you believe that a musician like GD can be achieved through hard work?
GD: I totally believe this

Q: But you were born with them (talents)?
GD: Then you have to work harder that's it. Nowadays there are so many survival programs. There are many kids who are more talented than I am. I think that your hard work alone are sufficient to lead you there. However, for me, talent, hard work and time aside, I was also lucky. If I were to go on a survival program now, I'll probably be cut? 

Q: hahaha

GD: That's the truth. If I look back to the path I took. All those 8 years, the image I've thoroughly crafted, the talent, the skills, the somewhat well-received visuals, and the way I could mix well with YG and that people would be able to accept it, I believe that until now, I've been lucky. If I were to throw everything away now and enter a survival program? I think that if I were to do well, I'll be in the top 10? But I'm not even confident I can achieve that. That's why I wish that the hoobaes who are way better than me appear instead. I don't know when this will happen. 

Q: Then do you think that you're able to create a star through programs like that? 

GD: To be honest, I don't think so. However, the level has definitely been raised higher. But I think they're doing pretty well, it's fine. There's no one who has it all right? If you already have it all, you're probably doing something somewhere right? Otherwise, you'd be grinding your teeth working towards your goal right now. People are different the moment you are born. I've started dancing when I was 6. Kids who are younger than the ones who are 12-13 y'o  who've found their talents at a young age will have no choice but to follow that different path. 

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1. He's quite humble 

2. You're definitely going to be the top 

3. I'm working part-time with a guy Bigbang fan who's a total b*tch so I've always hated Bigbang because of him, but to be honest, I really think that if GD went on an audition program, he'd be a stan attractor

4. I don't know if he's going to be #1, but because of his controversies and the evil editing, he might be hated on, but because he's so talented on stage, he'll be able to gather his core fandom and he's definitely going to debut 

5. Even though I quit Bigbang's fandom, I'm still looking forward to GD... GD has talent, visuals and he's also highly in demand, of course he's on topㅋㅋㅋ

6. He might look humble here, but this isn't an interview that's crafted to bring him down either 

7. I feel like he'll be receiving crazy troll and hate if he went on a program but he's still going to be secure in terms of his ranking 

8. He's quite humble, I'm sure he'll debut as #1ㅋㅋㅋ

9. If you look at the age of the trainees on survival programs nowadays and compare to GD at their age, he's definitely #1ㅋㅋ the media talk will be amazing

10. No... GD is still GD

11. His face is already  a stan attractor and he's definitely going to  be in the top halfㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Compared to his old face, he's a little bit more gangter-looking now? He has that kind of aura now, but in the past, GD was a total stan attractor 

12. I've seriously never understood how he hit big. He doesn't suit idol's market at all 

13. To be honest, it's thanks to Bigbang that YG hit big and GD was the person behind it 

14. To be honest, there's no one who will set the trend like GD did... This is also an interview from 7 years ago.. 
 

Edited September 25, 2020 by satoori

[202020]

I like his answers. He's so humble.

[rananicolee]

I don't know why people are so surprised he's humble. He's always been humble. He's not this dick that people like to portray him as. He's legit a shy, humble boy. 

[gummybear_dragon]

Maaaybe? He can rap, sing and produce. Triple threat. But dancers and visuals always seem to get the most attention. He's also pretty short, and dark concepts, hip hop concepts favour more tall muscular men don't they.

[namidaone]

If it's Show Me the Money, I think he can win 1st or 2nd place like Bobby or Mino. 
If it's Produce 101, i think he could end up in the debut lineup,  but would yeet after 1 or 2 albums. 
either bc of a drug scandal,
or bc YG wanted to make way for his bg/solo debut (like what happened to Hyunsuk and Viini).
 

[harumaki]

Of course he would. Like him or not, his talent is undeniable. He's good at everything he does + he's charming and has good stage presence.

 

[abra]

These shows all seem rigged so it'd depend on if Mnet wanted him in the line-up or not

[evil4life]

seems kinda of stupid question since GD really helped create the blueprint for many of today's idols, so having a talented rapper who also produces music isn't as mind blowing today as it was back then because he helped make it as natural as having a group member whose good at dancing. 

Edited September 25, 2020 by evil4life

[Feary]

Obviously if he goes on a survival shows as GD from Big Bang and YG he will be sure to rank high. But, hypothetically speaking, if we were to take all of that away and put him in as an unkown trainee just like most contestants, with his level.... well, tbh I think he is spot on when it comes to his deduction of ranking (especially on Produce 101). I honestly can't see him standing up against pretty boys like Park Jihoon and Ong Seungwoo or skilled dancers like Kang Daniel. Worse if it's on a show like I-land where what he does excel in (rap) isn't even showcased. He may have a chance on Show Me the Money though.

[sunshinersforcedlaugh]

Doing well on a survival show and doing well as an active idol are not really the same anyways.