Being the leader of a K-pop group brings heavy burdens and constant stress. Recently, BIGBANG’s leader, G-Dragon, opened up about this on a talk show. The ‘Too bad’ singer seemingly touched upon the massive scandals involving former members T.O.P and Seungri. So, read on to know all about it.
G-Dragon Subtly Addresses BIGBANG’s Controversial Past With Seungri And T.O.P’s Scandals
He appeared on Son Suk-hee’s Questions and G-Dragon spoke firmly about his role. He admitted that personal issues of his team members stay apart from him. Still, the toughest moments came when his actions hurt the whole group. No matter if planned or accidental, such events bring suffering to all.
For the unversed, former member Seungri stepped away after being linked to a serious scandal known as Burning Sun, which shook everyone in the world. On the other hand, T.O.P left due to charges over illegal drug use and other problems. These events left the fans in shock and led to big changes in its lineup.
During the interview, the ‘Too Bad’ singer opened up about how he felt during his drug scandal. The K-pop star said that the claims left him silent and unable to defend himself properly. G-Dragon added that he was on a break and described those months as empty and full of frustration. He also thought about retiring early.
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The K-pop star also pointed fingers at news outlets for twisting the situation. He aimed to make it right so that such incidents don’t happen in the future. G-Dragon wants to protect others from similar unfair treatment. That’s like our leader! Netizens loved his honesty and also expressed sadness over how he dealt with these tough times.
On the work front, he made a comeback with the single ‘Power’ and then released a studio album, Übermensch, in February 2025. This was his first release under his new agency and the songs took over Korean music charts.
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