Who You?

"Who You?"
Single by G-Dragon
from the album Coup d'Etat
ReleasedNovember 13, 2013 (2013-11-13)
GenreK-pop
Length2:58
LabelYG
Songwriter
  • G-Dragon
Producers
G-Dragon singles chronology
"Crayon"
(2012) 		"Who You?" / "Black"
(2013) 		"Crooked" / "Niliria"
(2013)

"Who You?" (Korean: 니가 뭔데; RR: Niga mwonde) is a song recorded by South Korean singer-rapper G-Dragon for his second studio album Coup d'Etat (2013). The song was released digitally on September 2, 2013, through YG Entertainment, and later promoted as a single with a music video on November 13, 2013. The track was written by G-Dragon and produced by Kush and Choice37.[1]

Background and release

“Who You?” was included on Coup d’État Part 1, which was released online on September 2, 2013.[2] On October 5, 2013, G-Dragon filmed the music video at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang with approximately 1,000 fans.[3][4][5]

The final video premiered on November 13, 2013, at 8:08 p.m. KST, a time symbolizing G-Dragon’s birth date August 18, 1988.[1] The song was initially titled “Fuck You,” later changed to “Hate You,” before being finalized as “Who You?” for broadcast approval.

Composition and lyrics

“Who You?” is a mid-tempo pop and hip-hop song featuring melodic guitar sounds and a smooth vocal performance. Lyrically, it expresses conflicted feelings toward a past lover, alternating between love and resentment.[6] Critics noted its emotional tone and described it as a softer, more introspective counterpart to G-Dragon’s energetic single “Crooked”.[7]

Music video

The music video for “Who You?” depicts G-Dragon performing inside a transparent glass enclosure filled with personal items such as clothing, shoes, and a car, while 1,000 fans record from outside.[3] 1,000 fans directly participated in filming, edited and produced the music video, which is unusual.[1] The visual concept was praised for its emotional honesty and minimalist execution.[7] In September 2018, the video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming G-Dragon’s second solo music video to reach the milestone after “Crooked.”[8][9][10]

Commercial performance

“Who You?” debuted at number one on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart, selling over 347,000 digital downloads in its first week.[11] The single also topped several domestic streaming platforms including Melon and Naver Music.[12] G-Dragon became the first Korean solo artist to achieve four Music Bank wins with different songs from the same album, including “Black,” “Coup d’État,” “Crooked,” and “Who You?”.[13]

Critical reception

“Who You?” received positive reviews from critics. UnitedKpop praised the song for showcasing “G-Dragon’s more reflective and vulnerable side.”[6] Hypebeast commended the music video’s concept, calling it “a transparent metaphor for fame and isolation.”[7]

Accolades

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2013 Melon Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated [14]
Netizen Popularity Award Nominated
Music program wins
Program Date
KBS2's Music Bank September 20, 2013

Charts

Sales

Country Sales
South Korea (digital) 1,145,000[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c "G-Dragon releases 'Who You?' music video". Soompi. November 13, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  2. ^ "G-Dragon's 'Coup d'État Part 1' released". YG Family. September 2, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "G-Dragon finishes filming for 'Who You?' music video with 1,000 fans". Soompi. October 6, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "G-Dragon's 'Who You' tops 100m views". Soompi. September 11, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "GD, 오늘(5일) '니가뭔데' 뮤비 촬영…2집 4번째 MV". Naver. October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Album Review: G-Dragon – Coup d'État". UnitedKpop. October 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c "G-Dragon 'Who You?' Music Video". Hypebeast. November 13, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  8. ^ "BIGBANG's G-Dragon's 'Who You?' becomes 2nd solo MV to hit 100 million views". Soompi. September 9, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "지드래곤 '니가뭔데' MV, 8시 8분 공개 '왜?'". Soompi. November 13, 2013.
  10. ^ ""나 원래 찌질해"..지드래곤 '니가 뭔데', 마성의 하남자 [최혜진의 라떼]". Soompi. September 20, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Digital Chart – Week 37 of 2013". Circle Music Chart. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  12. ^ "G-Dragon's 'Who You?' tops charts". Korea JoongAng Daily. September 2, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "지드래곤, 한 앨범서 4곡 음악프로그램 1위…전무후무". Naver. September 24, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  14. ^ "Mnet Asian Music Awards 2013 Winners". Mnet Asian Music Awards. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  15. ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 (The week of September 28, 2013)". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  16. ^ "World Digital Singles – Who You?".
  17. ^ "Billboard Korea K-pop Hot 100 — Year-End 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  18. ^ Cumulative sales for "Who You?"
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