Even though BIGBANG hasn't had any official activities since 2017, their influence is still so strong that both old and new idols are still inspired by them. From idols to singers, hip-hop artists, actors and artists, trot singers, TV personalities, and more, BIGBANG is highly respected by everyone in every field.

See the celebrities who chose BIGBANG as their role models, said they're inspired by them, praised and mentioned them since 2019!

(Note: There is some missing context in the first part due to overlapping SNS links, you can find them in this part, at the end of the list!)

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36.BTS Jimin:
"Taeyang sunbaenim is like an idol to me. It wouldn't be exaggeration to say that I came running with the goal of working on music with him someday. I felt and learned a lot while watching sunbaenim's activities since I was young. So when sunbaenim first suggested that we work on a song together, it felt like a lie. I took this opportunity to work with him and realized that he was a better and better person than I thought. I was touched by the delicacy of taking care of each one throughout the process. 'I want to become a singer who sings well and performs well.' That's what I thought again."
[Suga to Taeyang]: "Jimin really studied you! I'm not kidding. You've never heard of him doing an impression of you, right? He even copies how you talk."

37.BTS Jungkook
[On his Spotify profile, which was created in 2022, G-Dragon is mentioned as a person Jungkook was inspired by and decided to pursue a career in music.] 

38.BTS Suga:
"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that BIGBANG practically made BTS. You were musicians that I aspired to be like as a kid."
"I'm so nervous because I'm such a huge fan.. Today's guest (Taeyang) is really making me nervous."
The guys all love you. When we were younger.. when Jungkook turned 20, we said, 'Let's go out for a drink.' and we went to a karaoke place and sang 'Bang Bang Bang' about 100 times. We had memorized the entire choreography. We loved you that much."
"I remember BIGBANG the most at MAMA. Because you had such a charismatic presence, we watched you like this.. well.. 'Let's become singers like them."
"BIGBANG is legendary.."
"We can't talk about Korean music history without BIGBANG. You left a huge legacy. There are so many young singers running forward after watching you. So I hope that you keep on performing forever. Please don't retire."

39.BUSTERS Takara:
[Q.Role model?] "G-Dragon sunbaenim. He is one of the reasons why I came to Korea. I want to be the only cool person like G-Dragon sunbaenim." 

40.CIIPHER Hyunbin:
"Our dreams grew by listening to BIGBANG sunbaenim's music. I told the members, I hope BIGBANG will release about three to four songs because I have to endure for another 10 years."
"A lot of our members first started dreaming of becoming K-pop stars by watching BIGBANG." 

41.CIIPHER Keita:

[Q.What made you start dreaming of becoming a K-Pop star?] "My mom was a big fan of BIGBANG sunbaenim. I knew of the song Fantastic Baby, and when I saw the performance of that song, that's when I realized. I thought to myself 'I want to be as cool as they are." 

"The artists who influenced me are BIGBANG and Zico." 

42.CIIPHER Tag:
"My role model is BIGBANG sunbaenim. I've been listening to songs since I was little, and while listening to their music, I always thought, 'It's great'. It's a group that I really want to be like." 

43.CIIPHER Tan:
[Q. Which artist do you look up to/respect?] "Taeyang sunbaenim."

44.CIIPHER Won:

"My dreams grew while watching G-Dragon sunbaenim." 

"The singer I want to stand on the same stage is G-Dragon sunbaenim. He's my role model."

[Q. Role model?] "When I was young, I dreamed of becoming an idol after watching G-Dragon sunbaenim's performance. I fell in love with the way he dominated the stage by himself"

"When I was young, I was mesmerized by BIGBANG songs. I was like, 'Huh? What's this?' I loved them so much. After looking up to performances online, I thought to myself 'That is so cool.' I made a promise to myself to be a charismatic artist just like them."

[Q.Rain vs G-Dragon?] "G-Dragon sunbaenim." (Note: CIIPHER was created by Rain) 

45.CIX BX:
[Q. Your all time favorite song and why?] "My all time favorite song is G-Dragon sunbaenim's 'Untitled, 2014.' The mood of the song is very ballad but the way G-Dragon sunbaenim sings it feels so different. That's why I like that song."

46.CIX Seunghun:

"My personal role model is Taeyang from BIGBANG. I want to resemble his diligence and vocal skills." 
[Playing the 'guess who' game] "Just looking at him, the beanie looks good on him.. He's handsome.. Everything looks good on him.. G.. G.. GD sunbaenim."

47.CLIMIX Jueun:

"There are sunbaes I like. As an idol, I like GD sunbaenim, Dawn sunbaenim and Cho Seungyoun sunbaenim. I respect them and respect the people who want to be like them. They have the style that people want to have."

48.CRAVITY Allen:

"My role model? Taeyang sunbaenim. He's such a nice person. I saw him at the BIGBANG concert and I thought he's so cool. He sings and dances, he's so down to earth. And then Taemin from SHINee." 

49.D1CE Jinyoung:
[Q. Role model?] "GD and Zico. I think they show their perfect side in many ways. That's why they are cool."

50.DAY6 (f.m.) Jae:
"You know someone very influential once said, 'Jieun-ah I still feel like a kid but I'm almost 30.. G-Dragon."
"So crazy.. T.O.P.'s got a really really nice singing voice.. He's got one of these voices makes you feel something."

51.DAY6 Sungjin:
"It was difficult to get a feel for the rap part, but as started to hum, thinking how GD sunbaenim would rap, the melody line came out."

52.DAY6 Young K:
"My dreams grew after seeing G-Dragon." 
"The reason I came to Korea because I saw G-Dragon sunbaenim and thought he was so cool. He's not only a member of an idol group,but also a great musician." 
[Q. First K-Pop group you ever stanned]"BIGBANG... G-Dragon." 

53.DKB D1:
"My dreams grew while watching BIGBANG sunbaenim. Listening to the songs like LaLaLa, Last Farewell,I wanted to be in a hiphop group.I especially like Taeyang sunbaenim.His performance is also excellent,but his unique voice remains in my memory. He's my role model." 

"Ever since I was young, I liked to dance while watching Super Junior and BIGBANG sunbaenim's stages. Since then, I dreamed of becoming a singer." 

54.DKZ (DONGKIZ) Jaechan:
"I grew up with a dream while watching the performances of senior singers, especially G-Dragon sunbaenim. I admire him because he is recognized in a wide range of fields such as fashion and art. Not limited to the music."
"When I watched G-Dragon sunbaenim's, I thought that I also wanted to become like G-Dragon sunbaenim while performing splendid performances." 

55.DUSTIN Bel:
"I dreamed of becoming a singer while listening to BIGBANG's music when I was in 6th grade."

56.ENHYPEN Heeseung:
"The next song I'll sing will be 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' by Taeyang sunbaenim. He's someone I really respect. I'll try to sing that song even though I don't sing it that well, but I listen to all of Taeyang sunbaenim's albums." 
[He mimicked Taeyang's famous 'Yorobun' meme] 

57.ENHYPEN Jake:
[Q.Who's most likely to become the next fashion icon?] "Also known as the next GD sunbaenim?"

58.ENHYPEN Ni-Ki:
[Quest: 'Take turns for accessory shopping'-he picks the crown, saying:] "For me, BIGBANG sunbaenim."

59.FANXY RED Roy:
[Q. Role model?] "G-Dragon .He has a cool style, and the charisma he exudes on stage is also great. I like the song 'Crayon'. I dreamed of becoming a singer while watching G-Dragon." 

60.GHOST9 Dongjun:
[Q.Role model?] "The reason I started making music is because I like G-Dragon sunbaenim's music. I liked it so much that I had over 10,000 photos of him on my phone. Music is music, and the fashion is also very cool."

Below is the missing context in part 1!

2.14U Luha:
"I consider BIGBANG's G-Dragon and Taeyang sunbaenims as role models.I respect the parts expressed in their own songs, composing regardless of genre. They have a lot of influence.I watch when I need to be inspired, so I want to be a person who inspires many people" 

3.1THE9 Taekhyeon:
"I want to stand on the same stage with G-Dragon sunbaenim. He is my role model and I want to stand on the same stage together at least once." 

4.24K Hui:
[Q.Role model?]"BIGBANG, Leehom Wang." 
[Hui has got the same tattoo and the same spot as G-Dragon's] 

5.2AM Seulong
[Shared 'Still Life' on his IG story] 
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7.2NE1 (f.m.) Dara:
"They will always be my idol, my dongsaengs and at the same time, oppa to be, even if I’m older than them." 
[Shared 'Still Life' on her IG]: "👑" 

8.2NE1 (f.m.) Minzy:
[Shared 'Still Life' on her IG] "🙏" 

9.A.C.E. Chan:
[Shared 'Still Life'] "I listened to a good song from an artist that I like, just the thought alone of sharing a song from an artist that A.C.E. liked made me happy. I can't understand the full meaning of of BIGBANG sunbaenim's 'Still Life' but the song is good and I just want to recommend it." 

10.A.C.E. Donghun
[Shared 'Still Life'] "🥺" 
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12.AB6IX (WANNA ONE f.m.) Woojin:
"I really like BIGBANG sunbaenims. I dreamed of becoming a singer while watching BIGBANG sunbaenims. I hope AB6IX can become a group like BIGBANG." 
[Q.Role model] "GD and Zico sunbaenims. Their musicality and style are really outstanding and cool." 
[Q. What made you want to become an idol?] "When I was little, I saw BIGBANG sunbaenim's 'Lies' stage on TV & started dreaming of becoming a singer." 
[Q. The first album you bought or listened to that made you feel like you wanted to become a singer?]"For me it was songs, not an album. When I first heard 'Lies' and 'Haru Haru' by BIGBANG, I felt like I wanted to become a singer." 

13.ABLUE WinL:
"BIGBANG G-Dragon and B.I's seniors are my role models. I wanted to embody their musical colors and produce like them." 

14.APR PROJECT Siwoo:
"My role is BIGBANG sunbaenim. Isn't their influence huge? They add their stories in their albums. We're a group that all the members participate in writing and composing. We want to have a good influence like BIGBANG sunbaenims." 

15.ATEEZ Hongjoong:
[Q.Role model?] "Zico, G-Dragon" 

[Q.Who do you look up to?] "G-Dragon, Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar." 

[Q. The song that got me into Kpop] "BIGBANG - Dirty Cash" 

16.ATEEZ Mingi:
"I heard 'Lies' and became a fan of BIGBANG sunbaenim instantly." 
[Q.The song that got me into Kpop] "Taeyang - Stay with Me" 
[Q.If I can only listen to one Kpop song forever, it would be..] "G-Dragon - 'Untitled, 2014', ATEEZ - Fireworks" 

17.ATEEZ San:
[Q.Role model?] "BIGBANG senpai!" 

18.ATEEZ Yeosang:
[Q.The Kpop artist I can go on and on about]"Highlight sunbaenim and BIGBANG sunbaenim." 

19.ATEEZ Yunho:
[Q.The song that got me into Kpop] "BIGBANG - Lies" 

20.B.A.P. Zelo:
"I dreamed of being a soccer player when I was in elementary school, but I dreamed of becoming a singer after I fell in love with Jang Woo-hyuk, U-Know Yunho, and G-Dragon." 

21.B1A4 CNU:
"I want to collaborate with my role model Taeyang sunbaenim." 

22.BAE173 J-Min:
[Q. Role model?] "I've always liked BIGBANG G-Dragon sunbaenim, and recently I enjoy listening to Woodz sunbaenim." 

23.BDC Sihun:
[Q. Role model?] "BIGBANG G-Dragon, SHINee Taemin, EXO Kai and BTS Jimin sunbaenims." 
"I've been a big fan of G-Dragon sunbaenim since elementary school." 

24.BLACKPINK Jennie:
[Shared 'Vibe' on her IG] "Cool Taeyang oppa, as expected, Vibeee" 

25.BLACKPINK Jisoo:
[Shared 'Vibe' on her IG] Everyone~~~ @__youngbae__ Bonjour~~~ 🔥” 

26.BLACKPINK Rosé:
[Shared 'Vibe' on her IG] " 🤍@__yougbae__🤍 Viiibbeeeee" 
-She mimicked Taeyang's famous meme at their own concert 

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28.BLANK2Y Sungjun:
[Q. The senior you want to see the most?] "EXO Baekhyun sunbaenim and BIGBANG G-Dragon sunbaenim." 

29.BLITZERS Sya:
[Q. The person who influenced your life the most?] "G-Dragon sunbaenim has the greatest influence in my life. It was thanks to G-Dragon sunbaenim that I first encountered hip-hop music." 
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32.BRAVE GIRLS Minyoung
[Shared 'Still Life' on her IG]

33.BTOB Changsub:
"I choose BIGBANG and Rain sunbaenims as the idol singers I respect very much. I practiced really hard while watching them when I was a trainee. I also got a lot of inspiration. And they are also very hard working people. They are sunbaenimsI still respect." 
"My dream is to become a rock star for a long time. I never gave up on that dream. To me, I think a rock star has the power to overwhelm people with music and on stage. When I see G-Dragon sunbaenim, I get the feeling of a rock star." 

34.BTOB (f.m.) Ilhoon:
"I also choose BIGBANG sunbaenim. They're the icon of the era. We think of them as the people we want to be like. There seems to be a lot of things we can learn from watching them." 

35.BTOB Minhyuk:
"I really respect BIGBANG seniors. It's already been over 10 years. I think that there are many things I want to emulate. They're the best at leading K-pop, and they're the stars who lead the trends. I have a lot of respect for them." 

To be continued... 

Stay tuned for Part 3!