Former Trainee Triggers Backlash For Impersonating Popular Idol For Over A Decade
Produce 101 Season 2’s trainee Cho Kyu Min (also known as PETER or Jo Kyu Min) is under fire for impersonating BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon.
He appeared on tvN’s “Martian But It’s Okay” dressed up as the idol. Wearing a similar outfit, he tried his best to recreate his look and style — right down to his haircut.
However, this isn’t the first time he’s done this. Ten years ago, he was originally embroiled in controversy for imitating G-Dragon.
Not only would he make variety appearances…
…he would also create a crowd on the streets, leading fans on to believe he’s the real deal.
He would even copy his mannerisms, including his bow.
He played G-Dragon in Crispi Crunch’s music video…
…and even signed fan posters as him.
Additionally, he would hold events in China under the name “Z-Dragon.”
Accepting personal tributes from fans, netizens are upset with his behavior making a profit off of G-Dragon’s name.
Following Produce 101 Season 2, he claimed he would retire from imitating the idol.
Netizens are especially upset with his “victim mentality” where he claims he doesn’t even want to resemble G-Dragon.
I hate being told I look like him the most. I didn’t copy him, it’s just a trend. I couldn’t help it because people told me to (copy him). It’s all just a rumor.
- “Putting aside the fact that he doesn’t even look like GD, why is that person pretending to be GD and accepting gifts that even GD himself doesn’t take?”
- “He’s literally going on a China tour as ‘Z-Dragon,’ not only for an event.”
- “I remember when he pretended to be GD and did that guerrilla date in Hongdae lmao. Everyone there thought he was really GD and waved at him. If that’s not a scam, then what is?”
- “I’m honestly worried he might end up thinking he really is G-Dragon and do something to him. It’s been 15 years, this feels like a serious mental issue. It reminds me of that Beatles situation… they should take action.”
- “This isn’t even on the level of Na Hoon Ah vs. Noh Hoon Ah. The only thing they have in common is their gender.”
