The Real Jiyong

Chapter 14: The Interview Pt 2

This is the second half of the interview. Where GD gets a bit curious. I hope you enjoy reading it
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GD'S POV

I looked over at China and felt a small sense of relief, never before was I able to comfortably give my opinion without having discussed what I was allowed to say and not say with Hyung. But I still felt like something was bugging me, actually something had been on my conscious even before I arrived in Sydney. I'm not sure if my thought process was printed out across my face but what I heard her say next took me by complete surprise.

CHINA: "Something seems to be on your mind, if you feel like talking about it I'm here to listen."

I raised my head and looked over at her. She wasn't serious was she? I'm not one to judge a book by its cover but I never confided to my members about what I've been facing and I've known them for years. How could I trust someone who I've barely known for a week?

GD: "I'm not really sure if it's something you could help with, or something I'd be comfortable talking to you about." I explain trying my best not to sound rude in any way.

CHINA: "I understand, I'm a journalist and it's hard to take my word...but I'm also someone who can relate to what you are going through. The pressures, always being in the spotlight... making sure you don't mess up."

I smile slightly looking away then looking back at her. Okay, so she knows something or two about what I face but still was it really okay to just open to someone like her...but then again there was something about her made me feel comfortable and like it was okay... so what did I have to lose?

CHINA: "I won't force you to talk if you don't feel like saying anything I understand completely."

I sighed and looked away for a bit as she nodded and judging from the change in her posture she was saddened by my silence it was as if she really wanted to know what was really going on with me. But I had to honest, journalist in the past haven't always been the most supportive; or most times they act supportive but as soon as the story is released what I said is completely changed and taken out of context. I watched her adjust herself slightly, I could she be just as nervous as I was at this very moment. Either way I took a few deep breathes to calm my nerves and spoke.

GD: "You can continue with the interview if you feel I haven't answered any questions to your liking, but please also understand that if I feel the question is inappropriate I will choose not to answer Also please do not twist my words and imply things that I never said, keep my words as they are." I explain sternly.

CHINA: "Yes of course, I won't change a thing. So are G-Dragon and Jiyong different parts of your personality? I understand that G-Dragon is a stage name. What was the reason you decided to use a stage name and not your name when you presented yourself as an artist?"

GD: "Well, in reality one could say yes and no. I choose G-Dragon because it sounds similar to my birth name Ji-Yong 'Ji' is pronounced like 'G' and 'Yong' is Korean for 'Dragon'. If you look at how I present myself on stage it's very different to what I am like off stage. I think for that reason I created decided to use the stage name G-Dragon as a way to show the different sides of my character. Some things are over exaggerated because of the image and idea that people have when they hear the name G-Dragon. But it's still an honest reflection of who I am because I may not be as wild off stage but I still enjoy having fun with friends and family and enjoy the finer things in life and I'm human so I have imperfections just like everyone else."