G-DRAGON’s “Embarrassing” HYBE Girl Group Cover Heavily Criticized
G-DRAGON has once again found himself at the center of massive backlash following a moment from his recent fan meeting.
On February 8, G-DRAGON held his sold-out FAM fan meeting at KSPO Dome, where he surprised fans by performing a short cover of ILLIT’s “Not Cute Anymore” choreography.
Instead of copying the routine exactly, the BIGBANG leader leaned into an exaggeratedly playful and “cute” style, clearly meant to be lighthearted and fun.
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not cute anymore😆#지드래곤 #권지용 #ジヨン#GD #權志龍 #GDRAGON#GDFAMMEETING2026 pic.twitter.com/EhUU1WSPvV— candyinyourheart (@candyinuheart) February 7, 2026
While many fans at the venue laughed and cheered, the performance quickly went viral and sparked mixed reactions online. Many netizens found the cover awkward rather than charming, with some saying the concept didn’t suit him and that it came across as uncomfortable to watch.
아으씨발진짜 어휴 https://t.co/BsIypns5Pt
— 고민서는 이렇게 말했다 (@coa909) February 7, 2026
“Ah, fuck, seriously… ugh.”
— Korean netizen on X
someone tell him he doesn’t look cute 😭 https://t.co/Hp5zYPWxwT
— ً (@yoonsdol) February 7, 2026
fanwars aside, this is genuinely so embarrassing https://t.co/aTEoelBj86
— cee ⭑ (@sieeoun) February 7, 2026
Others argued that the performance felt forced and unnecessary, especially given G-DRAGON’s established image and seniority in the industry.
not cute anymore ❌
not cute at all ✔️ https://t.co/dNm6PKESWq— q (@qillwua) February 7, 2026
pushing 40 btw https://t.co/aiq2fYkG12 pic.twitter.com/gjcawmhZwB
— 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑙𝑎 ໑ৎ ׁ ׅ♡ (@nwjnsmedia) February 7, 2026
He’s 50 years old this is so embarrassing https://t.co/vFQ3qRIiAa
— KpopInsider (@KpopInside4rdi) February 7, 2026
