G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, has made a meaningful donation to his anti-drug foundation. After facing drug use allegations last year, he decided to donate all his winnings from the tvN quiz show "You Quiz on the Block" to the foundation he established.

In the episode that aired on October 30, G-Dragon participated in the quiz and won 1 million KRW (about $1,000). The "You Quiz" production team announced, "The prize money has been donated to the JusPeace Foundation, which was founded by GD."

The JusPeace Foundation focuses on tackling drug abuse and other social issues. G-Dragon launched the foundation in December of last year, combining the concepts of "justice" and "peace." As the honorary chairman, he explained, "Breaking down prejudices and recognizing differences is justice. Practicing justice helps create peace." He has also donated 300 million KRW (approximately $225,000) to the foundation.

During the show, G-Dragon opened up about the tough times he faced in his career, particularly regarding the drug use allegations. Although the police investigation concluded he was not guilty, the experience was still challenging for him.

He shared, "Living a glamorous life for over half my life, I faced situations that weren't my fault. I felt pushed into a corner without answers. I shouldn't have seen the corner as the end; there's always more space behind it. I felt trapped and suffocated, making it hard to move forward. I started to think about dangerous things." He added, "I just want to exist as myself and not repeat past crises. In the past, I tried to overcome everything, but that became the problem. Now, I'm okay with the possibility of losing. I'm not fighting anymore. I feel stable now."

On top of this, G-Dragon is set to release his new digital single "POWER" on various music streaming sites at 6 PM KST on October 31. This will be his first solo track in 7 years and 4 months since his mini-album "Kwon Ji Yong," and fans are eagerly awaiting it.

He gave a sneak peek of the song on "You Quiz," saying, "'POWER' is a song about strength. For me, strength is 'music.' During my 7-year hiatus, I realized the significant impact of media as an outsider. This song includes satire about media power and a message about combining different strengths effectively."

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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