"Racial slurs against Black people, international embarrassment" criticism surges.. G-Dragon's side "caused disappointment" issues public apology [Official][Full Text]

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BIGBANG leader G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) sparked controversy over an outfit accused of "insulting Black people," and his agency issued a public apology.

Earlier, on the 2nd, G-Dragon appeared on stage at "K-SPARK in Macau" held in Macau. At the time, he wore an outfit with the text "RONNY, EEN GEILE NEGER_JONGEN." "EEN GEILE" is Dutch for "sexually aroused person." The bigger issue is that "NEGER" is recognized in the Netherlands as an insulting term for Black people and is a word avoided even in local usage, yet G-Dragon exposed it in a public setting.

The video of the performance spread rapidly online, triggering a flood of criticism from fans both domestically and internationally.

Criticism even included accusations of "international embarrassment," and ultimately, the agency Galaxy Corporation released an apology statement on the 4th. They stated, "We sincerely apologize for including a phrase in the artist (G-Dragon)'s performance outfit at the May 2 Macau K-SPARK event that was inappropriate given the social and cultural context."

They continued, "Through this incident, we have once again recognized the importance of greater cultural sensitivity and responsible review. We will closely examine and improve all internal review and verification procedures, including styling, and will operate under more cautious standards going forward."

The agency side bowed their heads, stating, "Going forward, in all activities related to the artist, we will act with greater responsibility and care to ensure that the diverse cultural backgrounds and values of our global fans are respected. We sincerely apologize once again for causing disappointment and concern due to this incident."

Hello. This is Galaxy Corporation.

We sincerely apologize for including a phrase in the artist's performance outfit at the May 2 Macau K-SPARK event that was inappropriate given the social and cultural context.

Through this incident, we have once again recognized the importance of greater cultural sensitivity and responsible review, and we will closely examine and improve all internal review and verification procedures, including styling, and will operate under more cautious standards going forward.

Going forward, in all activities related to the artist, we will act with greater responsibility and care to ensure that the diverse cultural backgrounds and values of our global fans are respected.

We sincerely apologize once again for causing disappointment and concern due to this incident.

Thank you.

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