G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greeting at Dubai concert sparks controversy among Chinese fans
Key takeaways
Quick summary- 1K-pop idols often find themselves at the center of controversies they did not necessarily intend to ignite.
- 2For global icons such as G-Dragon, even a brief remark onstage can reverberate far beyond its original context.
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K-pop idols often find themselves at the center of controversies they did not necessarily intend to ignite. For global icons such as G-Dragon, even a brief remark onstage can reverberate far beyond its original context. During the Krazy Super Concert held Feb. 17 at Dubai Media City Amphitheater in the United Arab Emirates, G-Dragon greeted fans by saying “Lunar New Year” — a phrase that later drew backlash from some Chinese fans. The date coincided with the Lunar New Year holiday and G-Dragon u
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