Legendary K-Pop Idol Fiercely Defends G-Dragon From Live Vocals Backlash
G-Dragon’s recent concert in South Korea became a hot topic online, with many netizens criticizing his live vocals. However, former Fin.K.L member and renowned musical actress Ock Joo Hyun has stepped in to defend the BIGBANG leader amid the backlash.
On March 31, Ock Joo Hyun shared her thoughts on G-Dragon’s performance through a post on her personal social media account. Along with a photo from the concert, she expressed her admiration for the artist’s dedication despite the challenging conditions.
After hearing what people who attended the previous day said, I prepared as if I were dressing in a blanket. I was really excited since it was right before my own performance.
But watching an artist perform outdoors for such a long time in this weather was heartbreaking. Singing while breathing in such bitterly cold air is just unimaginable. I wanted to wrap him up in the blanket I was sitting on.
— Ock Joo Hyun
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Her words come at a time when G-Dragon has been facing significant scrutiny for his live performance. Clips from his concert have been widely shared online, with some netizens mocking his vocals and even questioning whether he was intoxicated. Multiple posts and clips went viral and it quickly became a hot topic.
Despite the criticism, Ock Joo Hyun’s comments point to the difficult circumstances G-Dragon performed under. His concert, held on March 30, reportedly faced disruptions due to sudden temperature drops, which may have affected his voice.
Following his Seoul performances, G-Dragon is set to continue his tour across eight cities in seven countries, starting with Tokyo. With strong support from industry peers like Ock Joo Hyun, many fans are pushing back against the negativity, emphasizing the challenges of performing live in extreme weather conditions.
