G-Dragon, '74 minutes late for concert + 40 minutes late for event'... Is his charitable work losing its shine? "We did something good, so let's not be too harsh."
The singer G-Dragon (G-DRAGON) has drawn some disappointment from fans due to a series of 'lateness controversies.' Criticism of his attitude has arisen from delays in concerts to being late for brand events, while reactions defending his charitable acts are mixed.
On March 29 and 30, G-Dragon's solo concert 'Webermen's in Korea,' held in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, faced delays for two consecutive days due to inclement weather. Notably, the performance on the first day started a whopping 74 minutes late, to which the agency issued an official statement apologizing to the audience, citing "delays due to severe weather conditions like gusts."
However, the problem occurred again afterward. On June 13, G-Dragon arrived 40 minutes late to the launching party of the PeaceMinusOne highball at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul. An event official explained that it was due to "traffic congestion," but G-Dragon did not convey an apology himself, which made the atmosphere a bit awkward.
As a result, criticism arose that "there was no mention or apology from him despite the repeated lateness," and some fans expressed, "He was perfect on stage, but there is disappointment in his attitude toward fans." Conversely, support also continued, stating, "What's more important than being late is the meaning behind being there." This is largely because G-Dragon donated 880 million won to support treatment for youth alcohol addiction during the event, and it was previously reported that 300 million won of the concert revenue was donated for wildfire recovery.
Above all, having directly participated in the artwork of the PeaceMinusOne highball, he conveyed the message that "it's okay not to be perfect," focusing on exploring the value of deficiency and coexistence through art. The responses from internet users were sharply divided. "Right, we are all not perfect." "There should be some humanity, remember the message," and "It's too harsh to be criticized on the day he donated over 800 million won," while others said, "We should understand that kind of mistake after doing something good" and "I'm curious why he didn't express his stance this time when he apologized for being late in past concerts." Opinions vary, with some arguing, "Whether it's a performance or an event, a minimum courtesy to the fans waiting is necessary," while others insisted, "The authenticity of the message he wanted to convey and the donation should not be overshadowed by mistakes."
Meanwhile, in an interview related to the concert last April, G-Dragon expressed, "There were mechanical issues, and it was too cold, which made the preparation for the performance late," and he criticized himself, saying, "I should have just done better." At that time, he garnered understanding from fans with his candid response. Attention is now focused on whether G-Dragon will quietly express his true feelings again this time.
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