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G-Dragon Faces Backlash for "Lunar New Year" Comments

2/28/2026

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G-Dragon, a K-pop star, faced backlash from Chinese netizens for calling the holiday "Lunar New Year" during a February 17 Dubai performance on the first day of Chinese New Year.
The remarks occurred at the KRAZY Super Concert, which featured various Asian artists.
Cai Xukun, a Chinese pop idol, later performed and greeted the audience with "Chinese New Year," urging them to say "Happy New Year" in Chinese.

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G-Dragon, a K-pop star, faced backlash from Chinese netizens for calling the holiday "Lunar New Year" during a February 17 Dubai performance on the first day of Chinese New Year.
The remarks occurred at the KRAZY Super Concert, which featured various Asian artists.
Cai Xukun, a Chinese pop idol, later performed and greeted the audience with "Chinese New Year," urging them to say "Happy New Year" in Chinese.