Described as the "most fashionable" one in his group,[63] G-Dragon's role in influencing fashion trends in South Korea have garnered him awards such as the "Style Icon of 2008"[63] and the award for "Most Influential Men of 2008" sponsored by Arena magazine.[64] Fashion icon Kang Dong Won has also acknowledged G-Dragon's influences, calling him a "fashionista."[65] In 2013, G-Dragon was listed in the Style Icon Top 10, later garnering the 2013 Style Icon of the Year Award. He is the first solo singer to win the award undivided.[66] TV personality Kim Jun Hee, when speaking at the Fashion N‘s “Follow Me Season 2", spoke of her admiration for the artist, stating how "[n]ot only does G-Dragon have a great taste in fashion, but he can write and compose music like a genius. He just has this gift for music.”[67]
While promoting Heartbreaker, his change in hairstyle from dyeing it to blonde gained popularity among his fans and became one of the top hairstyles of the year.[68] Additionally, his constant sporting of triangular scarves became a trend among teenagers and were later nicknamed the "Big Bang scarves."[69] Despite his influences, G-Dragon has admitted to being self-conscious of his role as a musician, noting how he had "changed many things including the tone of my voice because I was conscious about my job when I was in front of others."[61] Aware that his public image is important when promoting his materials, G-Dragon notes that "what the public perceives of [my physical appearance] is my doing so it's my fault if I give off the wrong intention."[61] Despite his success as a solo artist and leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon has admitted that he didn't realize how famous he was until he went on Big Bang's World Tour.[70] He also strongly opposes the idea of singers as "products" of the entertainment industry.[71] He was later highlighted as one of the "50 Reasons Why Seoul is the Best City" by CNN.[32]