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    Jae youngBy Jae youngJuly 11, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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    SEOUL – G-Dragon’s “Ubermensch” world tour stop in Bangkok has been canceled, fueling growing frustration among fans over the disorganized rollout of the singer’s highly anticipated comeback tour.

    G-Dragon’s Bangkok show cancellation notice posted by concert promoter, AEG Presents Asia, Thursday. PHOTO: AEG PRESENTS ASIA’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT/THE KOREA HERALD

    Concert organizer AEG Presents Asia announced Thursday that the show, originally scheduled for Aug. 2 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, had been called off due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

    The promoter issued an apology for the inconvenience and disappointment, but failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation.

    The sudden change has deepened discontent among fans, many of whom had already raised concerns over the handling of the tour by the singer’s agency, Galaxy, especially regarding the Thailand stop. These concerns stem partly from Galaxy’s identity as an entertainment-technology company that primarily focuses on metaverse and AI sectors, rather than traditional entertainment management.

    G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert canceled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement

    A truck protest near Galaxy’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Tuesday, calling for transparency and accountability from the agency over the cancellation of G-Dragon’s Bangkok show. PHOTO: G-DRAGON’S FAN’S X ACCOUNT/THE KOREA HERALD

    Originally, the Bangkok concert was scheduled at an outdoor venue during the country’s rainy season — one of the hottest and most humid times of the year. Even as the date neared, ticketing and seating information had not been provided, causing anxiety and criticism from both domestic and international fans.

    The Bangkok show is the latest flashpoint in a months of controversies surrounding Galaxy’s management of G-Dragon’s comeback.

    From Tuesday to Thursday, fans organized a truck protest near the company’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, calling for accountability and transparency. The video messages aired on the truck screens accused the agency of last-minute planning, opaque operations and failing to prioritize premium fan club members in ticket sales.

    At the heart of the discontent is the exclusive presale structure for the concerts.

    Despite being paid members of the official fan club, many fans found that VIP tickets for overseas concerts were released first through third-party platforms. Some international fans began questioning the value of fan club membership.

    Fans have also criticized the choice of small venues in cities such as Macao, Jakarta and Melbourne, which failed to meet local demand. Additional shows were often added with little notice, resulting in grueling three-day performance schedules for the artist. Fans raised concerns about the potential impact on G-Dragon’s health and the lack of long-term planning.

    The US and European legs of the tour have not been spared controversy. Concerts were announced only two months in advance — a tight timeline for destinations requiring travel visas — and so far, Paris remains the only confirmed city in Europe. This has sparked speculation about whether the company has struggled to secure venues.

    An executive from one of the major K-pop agencies said that not all responsibility lies with Galaxy.

    G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert canceled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement

    G-Dragon fans’ offical statement urging Galaxy Corporation to correct its mismanagement and protect G-Dragon from hate comments online. PHOTO: G-DRAGON’S FAN’S X ACCOUNT/THE KOREA HERALD

    “World tour venues are usually booked by local or global promoters. It’s likely that G-Dragon didn’t hand over full control to Galaxy. The tour seems rushed, perhaps because he wanted to meet as many fans as possible in a short time following his album release,” the executive said.

    Still, the executive acknowledged that Galaxy does not have a strong track record in music management.

    “They’ve never been known for managing artists, and G-Dragon should have been aware of that. This was his decision, and it came with risks.”

    Fans have also voiced dissatisfaction with the agency’s legal follow-through.

    Galaxy announced in April that it would pursue legal action against malicious online posts, but three months on, fans say there has been no progress or updates. Some question whether the agency is genuinely committed to protecting the artist.

    Adding to the frustration is the perception that Galaxy has been using G-Dragon’s image to promote itself.

    Galaxy CEO Choi Yong-ho has appeared frequently in media and marketing tied to the artist’s activities, leading some fans to accuse the agency of prioritizing brand exposure over looking after its artist.

    Galaxy has yet to release a statement in response to the cancellation or fan protests.

    Despite the Bangkok setback, he is still scheduled to perform in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Newark, Los Angeles and Paris as part of the ongoing tour.

    Meanwhile, G-Dragon joined Galaxy Corporation in November 2023 after leaving YG Entertainment.

    jaaykim@heraldcorp.com

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