BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur

May 03, 2026 | 17:41 (GMT)

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Source: soompi.com

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s agency has issued a formal apology for the controversial shirt he wore at a recent event.

On May 2, G-Dragon performed at K-SPARK in Macau while wearing a shirt emblazoned with a Dutch racial slur on the back.

After the singer came under fire for the offensive language imprinted on the shirt, G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corporation released an official statement of apology on May 3.

The agency’s full English statement is as follows:

Hello. This is Galaxy Corporation.

We sincerely apologize for the inappropriate wording featured on the performance outfit worn by the artist at K-SPARK in Macau on May 2.

This incident has once again reminded us of the importance of cultural sensitivity and responsible review. We will thoroughly reassess and strengthen our internal review and verification processes, including styling and related internal processes, and move forward with a higher standard of global respect and responsibility.

We remain committed to approaching all artist-related activities with greater thoughtfulness and accountability, while ensuring that the diverse cultural backgrounds and values of our global fans will always be respected.

Once again, we sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt or disappointed by this incident.

Thank you.

BIGBANG

G-Dragon

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