G-Dragon’s Agency Sparks Backlash With Their Formal Response To His “2025 MAMAs” Controversy
G-Dragon’s performance at the 2025 MAMAs continues to spark heated debates, with even his agency stepping in with a formal response.
On December 1, KST, Galaxy Corporation issued a statement, addressing the issues brought up by viewers with the idol’s performance. They explained that G-Dragon had completely revised his original performance plan last minute after hearing about the deadly fire incident in Hong Kong.
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The statement mentioned that the original set planned by the idol included flashy choreography and other performance elements, which he ended up discarding out of respect for the circumstances and chose to deliver a stage with composure instead. “Despite the short preparation time, he centered the performance on genuine sympathy for the victims and comfort for Hong Kong citizens,” the agency stated, adding that the approach was “suited to the situation.”
Galaxy Corporation’s attempt to support G-Dragon and protect him from the onslaught of brutal comments online, however, ended up adding more fuel to the controversy. Many felt that it would have been better if they had not said anything regarding the issue, since it only ended up drawing more people’s attention to G-Dragon’s performance. Comments saying things similar to “I didn’t know before, but now I can see how insincere his live performance was” popped up on the internet after the statement’s release.
Even an industry insider chimed in on the issue, criticizing the agency’s response and stating that Galaxy Corporation was “still in a stage where they need to learn more about management and the entertainment industry.”
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