VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for YouTube Originals' Documentary KWON JI YONG ACT III: MOTTE

YouTube announced today its latest Youtube Originals project in Korea, Kwon Ji Yong Act III: Motte. Featuring global music phenomenon and one of the most iconic K-Pop artists in history, Kwon Ji Yong Act III: Motte offers an intimate eyewitness account of G-Dragon's final solo concert, Act III: M.O.T.T.E 'Moment of Truth The End' before enlisting in mandatory military service.

Exclusively available on Youtube Premium, Kwon Ji Yong Act III: Motte -- a full-length documentary with never-before-seen footage from G-Dragon's final solo concert -- reveals the burdens of being K-Pop's biggest solo artist. Fans and music lovers will witness a personal portrayal of G-Dragon's desire to be loved for his real identity, Kwon Ji Yong. Beneath the confident, bold and flashy image of G-Dragon's public presence lies a vulnerable, emotional, and lonely Kwon Ji Yong. G-Dragon shows the pain, hardship, and struggle that come with his worldwide fame. Will his fans love him for his true self Kwon Ji Yong, or they will only celebrate his G-Dragon persona? Will anyone ever accept the reality of him being both Kwon Ji Yong and G-Dragon?

In addition to his meteoric success with BIGBANG, G-Dragon's solo career has truly made him a worldwide phenomenon. On YouTube, G-Dragon has amassed more than 240M views in the past year, with over 88% of his views coming from outside of South Korea. His enthusiastic fanbase spreads across the globe from places like the United States, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and many more.

Kwon Ji Yong Act III: Motte will be released on September 5 at 11 PM KST (September 4 at 7AM PT) on Youtube Premium.

"We're thrilled to be working with G-Dragon to launch this incredible documentary on Youtube Premium. G-Dragon is one of the most iconic K-Pop artists, and we're happy we can be part of this project to offer a personal and intimate portrayal of G-Dragon's identity behind the curtain to fans and music lovers around the world," said Nadine Zylstra, Head of Youtube Originals, Asia Pacific.

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