"Bullshit"
Song by G-Dragon
from the EP Kwon Ji Yong
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedJune 8, 2017 (2017-06-08)
Genre
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)G-Dragon
Producer(s)
Audio video
"Bullshit" on YouTube

"Bullshit" (Korean: 개소리; RR: Gaesori) is a song by South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter G-Dragon. It was released on June 8, 2017 through YG Entertainment as part of his second extended play (EP) Kwon Ji Yong. The song was co-produced by G-Dragon, Teddy Park, Cawlr, Future Bounce, and Choice37, with lyrics penned by G-Dragon. The track was originally slated to serve as the EP's title track, but was replaced with "Untitled, 2014" on the day of its release.

Background and composition

Upon the initial announcement of G-Dragon's second Korean-language extended play Kwon Ji Yong, the track "Bullshit" was originally slated to serve as the EP's title track. However on the day of the EP's release on June 8, YG announced that the title track would instead be "Untitled, 2014", for reasons not immediately disclosed.[1] Due to the provocative nature of "Bullshit", many observers have speculated that the sudden change was made due to BigBang bandmate T.O.P's ongoing marijuana scandal and drug overdose, which occurred a few days prior and required T.O.P having to be hospitalized.[2] The switch in title tracks allowed for G-Dragon to showcase a more private and intimate side of his musicality, underneath his well-known stage persona as reflected in "Bullshit".[3]

Musically, the song has been described as profanity-filled hip-hop song that incorporates a pulsating chorus flanked with dynamic instrumentals, sudden beat and rhythm changes. It was written by G-Dragon and co-produced by himself, Teddy Park, Cawlr, Future Bounce and Choice37.[4] A multi-layered track, "Bullshit" revolves around G-Dragon's status as a superstar—directly referencing "Crayon" (2012) by title—while the barking alludes to his Diplo-Baauer collab, "Coup d'Etat" (2013).[3] In the track, he cements his status by stating "G ain't no bullshit, bitch, I'm real". Written in the key signature of C Major, the track possesses a moderate tempo of 96 beats per minute, and has a runtime of 3:02.[5]

Reception

"Bullshit" sold an estimated 288,051 digital downloads in South Korea.[6]

Live performances and music video

G-Dragon performing the song on his M.O.T.T.E World Tour in Sydney

G-Dragon performed the song live for the first time on his second worldwide concert tour, titled Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 10, 2017.[7] The setlist featured all of the tracks in the EP, including "Bullshit".

Two months after the release of Kwon Ji Yong, G-Dragon announced that a music video for the track would be exclusively released on August 18, 2017 at 8:18 PM KST to coincide with his 29th birthday.[8] The video was made available online via a download link on the USB accessible only to those who have purchased the physical version of the EP. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and featured a cameo appearance by American hip hop artist Tyler, the Creator.[9]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Bullshit"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[10] 6
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100) 21
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[11] 10

Release history

Release dates and formats
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various June 8, 2017 YG Entertainment [12]

References

  1. ↑ "지드래곤, 오늘(8일) 컴백… 타이틀곡 '개소리'에서 '무제'로 바뀐 이유?" [G-Dragon will have a comeback today (8th)... the title song changes from 'Bullshit' to 'Untitled']. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). June 8, 2017. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ↑ "G-Dragon switches new album's title song amid T.O.P scandal". Yonhap News Agency. June 8, 2017. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Herman, Tamar (June 9, 2017). "G-Dragon Gets Personal With Eponymous 'Kwon Ji Yong' EP". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  4. ↑ "양현석, GD '권지용' 트랙리스트 공개..타이틀곡 '무제'로 변경" [Yang Hyun-seok, GD 'Kwon Ji-yong' track list released with 'Untitled' as title track]. Osen (in Korean). June 8, 2017. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Key, BPM of 개소리 (Bullshit) By G-Dragon". Musicstax. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ↑ Cumulative downloads for "Super Star" and "Bullshit" in South Korea:
  7. ↑ Min-sik, Yoon (June 11, 2017). "[Herald Review] G-Dragon reveals 'true self' at Seoul concert". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ↑ Ent, YG. "To Celebrate His Birthday on the 18th, GD to Release the "BULLSHIT" MV via his USB Album". YG Life. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Tyler, The Creator Makes Surprise Appearance In G-Dragon's "BULLSHIT" MV". Koreaboo. August 19, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  10. ↑ "2017년 23주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  11. ↑ "B******T Chart History - G-Dragon". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Kwon Ji Yong - G-Dragon". Melon (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
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