G-Dragon, Kiko Mizuhara split: reports

August 27, 2015
Big Bang's G-Dragon and Japanese model Kiko Mizuhara. (Korea Times file)

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Japanese model Kiko Mizuhara. (Korea Times file)

BigBang leader G-Dragon and his Japanese model girlfriend Kiko Mizuhara have split up, Dispatch reported Wednesday.

The entertainment news outlet cited a source close to G-Dragon as saying the pair have decided to remain friends. While the two never admitted they were dating, they were often photographed together in Korea and Japan.

Demanding work schedules reportedly led to the break-up. Since May, BigBang has been working on the “MADE” album project, releasing singles on the first day of each month.

The band is touring three Chinese cities through Aug. 30. BigBang is then scheduled to embark on a 15-nation tour, including the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico.