During his “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Ubermensch]” held on December 12 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, G-Dragon directly addressed the issue. He asked the audience, “Were there any parts today that could have caused controversy? If so, I’m sorry.” He added sincerely: “Even if there were, I ask for your understanding.”
Trying to lighten the mood, he continued: “I’m just doing my best. Don’t be disappointed. It’s been 19 years and if people still find controversy now, I’m shocked too.”
When a fan shouted, “You were perfect!”, G-Dragon humbly replied, “It wasn’t perfect. There are many performances that I personally feel disappointed with.”
Reflecting on the night’s performance, he shared, “I’m not saying today was flawless either. I just do my best every single day. It depends on the conditions I’m in. But today? Everything was fine. I’ll give it a thumbs up.”
G-Dragon has recently faced repeated criticism for his live vocals. At his March concert in Goyang, he was 74 minutes late and gave a shaky performance that drew negative reactions. At the time, he explained, “It rained and hailed and snowed. Everyone was freezing. We did our best to prepare the stage and the equipment, but even the cars freeze when it’s this cold.”
The criticisms didn’t end there. At the 2025 MAMA Awards held on November 29 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, he once again expressed concern. G-Dragon seemed to struggle with his voice, dropping high notes or stopping mid-performance. Fans have expressed concern about his condition.
In a surprising move, G-Dragon left a thumbs-down emoji underneath a video of his MAMA performance, a gesture that many interpreted as self-deprecating humor.
Despite the controversy, G-Dragon continues to face his critics head-on, balancing vulnerability with resilience and proving that, even after nearly two decades, he’s still moving forward, imperfections and all.
Sources: Naver
