G-Dragon was hit in the face with counterfeit money, the culprit confessed, no one accepted his apology

G-Dragon's return with the "G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR Ü bermensch " tour brought joy to fans. However, his stop in Hong Kong was marred by two unpleasant incidents.

G-Dragon's offensive gesture and reaction

The two shows at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre were sold out, the venue lit up with a sea of light sticks and enthusiastic fans. But on the second night, an unscripted moment brought the mood down. As G-Dragon approached the stage to interact with the audience, a wad of fake money was suddenly thrown at him.

The video recording the incident has spread at a dizzying speed on social media. The "King of Kpop"'s expression clearly shows surprise and confusion. He froze, turned his head to look around with a suspicious look, then looked back again before his face darkened. Although he tried to regain his composure to continue the performance, this incident seemed to have greatly affected the singer's emotions.

The act of throwing fake money directly in Korean culture is often used as a satirical and demeaning gesture. This is completely different from the times when G-Dragon received a "rain" of toy money from a squirt gun as part of a funny performance. Therefore, this action has become a disrespectful gesture, directly insulting the artist.

On social media, a wave of indignation erupted. Most fans criticized the thoughtless behavior, saying that it was an uncivilized way of behaving and could leave a bad impression, making G-Dragon more cautious when returning to Hong Kong to perform. Many people expressed their sadness at seeing their idol, who had just returned after a long time, with much effort and dedication, facing such an unfortunate incident.

Late Apology and Fan Community Division

After a wave of criticism, the person who threw the money was identified as a viewer from mainland China. She posted an apology on the Xiaohongshu platform, claiming that her original intention was just to "tease" like the banner dancer, and that she was unaware of the negative connotation of the action in Korean culture. "I apologize. I was truly careless and did not mean to disrespect or hurt G-Dragon. I will think carefully before doing anything in the future," she wrote.

However, the apology did not completely quell the anger in the fan community. Some argued that this was a cultural misunderstanding and should be forgiven, while others insisted that it was necessary to speak up to protect the dignity of the stage and the artist's feelings. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the line between enthusiastic support and disrespectful behavior towards idols.

Breaking up fake ticket rings, protecting fans' rights

Also during G-Dragon's performance in Hong Kong, another important news was announced. Hong Kong and Shenzhen police coordinated to dismantle a large-scale counterfeit ticket production and trading ring, arresting 12 related subjects. According to the investigation, this ring defrauded victims of more than 100,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 334 million VND) by selling fake tickets to concerts, including those of G-Dragon and singer Dang Tu Ky.

Inspector Wan King-hang said the fake tickets were so sophisticated that they resembled the real ones in font, anti-counterfeiting features and materials, making it easy for buyers to be fooled. Police also seized a variety of fake ticket-making equipment, from computers, printers to invisible ink. Despite their sophistication, fake tickets can still be identified by small details such as spelling errors or inconsistent use of punctuation.

The incident is a wake-up call for fans, especially those who are too eager to hunt for "black market" tickets. Police have urged people to only buy tickets through official channels and to be careful when detecting any suspicious signs.

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