BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Sparks Outrage For Wearing Shirt Ft. Racial Slur. Agency Says THIS!
During a recent concert, the K-pop idol was seen wearing a shirt with offensive words printed on it.
K-pop idols often find themselves in the middle of controversies. Whether it is their words or actions, the public notices everything, and it quickly creates a big stir online. The latest one to deal with this is BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. He came under fire after being spotted wearing an offensive shirt. The incident has angered many fans worldwide. Read on to know all about it.
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Under Fire For Wearing Shirt With Racial Slur
During a recent concert in Macau, the K-pop idol was seen wearing a shirt with offensive words printed on it. The shirt also had a disrespectful caricature of a Black person. The issue became intense when old videos of G-Dragon wearing the exact same shirt appeared online.
G-Dragon was recently seen on tour wearing a shirt featuring, a racial slur; the hard n word in dutch. regardless of intent, this is something that warrants discussion and accountability. pic.twitter.com/UbFRaVWYTp
— Naevis -77.82X-78.29 (@naevisualizer) May 2, 2026
For those of you who don’t know, the K-pop idol has faced similar criticism before. He has been accused in the past of using the n-word on TV and copying Black culture, music, and fashion many times. After this Macau incident, many international fans became very angry. Some called the act clearly racist, while others said they felt deeply disappointed and hurt by their favourite artist.
On May 4, his agency Galaxy Corporation released an official statement. They apologised for using socially and culturally inappropriate wording on the artist’s outfit during the Macau K-SPARK event on May 2. They admitted the mistake and said they now understand the need for greater cultural sensitivity. The agency promised to carefully review and improve their internal processes, especially for styling choices. They also stated that they would take more responsibility in the future to respect the diverse backgrounds and values of fans worldwide.
This incident has started many discussions about the need for better cultural awareness in K-pop. As the industry becomes global, fans now expect K-pop idols to think carefully about their styling choices and actions. Some fans defended G-Dragon and said it was not done on purpose. However, most people believe that such carelessness is not acceptable for big stars.
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First Published: May 04, 2026 2:22 PM
