A selection of G-Dragon's artwork is set to be auctioned at the Seoul Auction Gangnam Center on March 29 KST, adding a unique touch to the contemporary art event.

One of the eye-catching pieces up for sale is titled 'Youth is Flower.'

Created in 2017, the artwork showcases G-Dragon's distinctive daisy flower and the phrase 'YOUTH IS FLOWER' in a highly stylized manner.

Using markers and spray paint on a metal panel, G-Dragon's signature graces the bottom-right corner. This marks the debut of one of G-Dragon's personally crafted fine art pieces at auction.

The starting bid for 'Youth is Flower' is set at 30 million won (approximately $25,000). Seoul Auction justified the pricing by citing the global recognition of artist Kwon Ji Yong (G-Dragon), the fact that his artworks have not been traded previously, and the strategic timing of introducing them to the market.

G-Dragon's interest in art has been evident over the years. He drew inspiration from Francis Bacon's works for composing BIGBANG's song "BAE BAE," and in 2019, he earned recognition as one of the '50 Notable Collectors' by the prestigious U.S. art magazine Artnews.

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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