![[theqoo] G-DRAGON TAKES STAGE IN R*CIST OUTFIT AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE… “WE WILL REVIEW MORE CAREFULLY” APOLOGY](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBA1Tmmg8d1S6XTdO44uZC1bXT-NXM_YEjF7mIw0RYNlGg8ldjxiKgJzMLT7TgEGHCCwjxh3z5aGqNzZODdfewK454uSMiws7DIO60Pv9BzEixSQxr5Ok2Ua4SVaOiePPxvlzYriEpO6sECGSoLXMLhlwdsE7HdxCd4ZYppm7z87ZNS90XWtMYoZa_SODP=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu "[theqoo] G-DRAGON TAKES STAGE IN R*CIST OUTFIT AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE… “WE WILL REVIEW MORE CAREFULLY” APOLOGY")
On that day, his outfit, consisting of a white inner top and a cropped jacket, bore the text “RONNY, EEN GEILE NEGER__ JONGEN.”
In particular, while “NEGER” is a Dutch word meaning “Black person,” it is perceived as a r*cist expression.
On the 4th, Galaxy Corporation stated, “We sincerely apologize for the inclusion of a phrase inappropriate in social and cultural context on the artist’s performance outfit at the K-SPARK event in Macau on May 2nd.”
They continued, “Through this incident, we have once again recognized the importance of more meticulous cultural sensitivity and responsible review. We will more closely examine and improve our entire internal review and verification process, including styling, to operate under stricter standards.”
They added, “Moving forward, we will approach all activities related to the artist with greater responsibility and attentiveness to ensure that the diverse cultural backgrounds and values of our global fans are respected,” and concluded, “We sincerely apologize once again for causing disappointment and concern through this incident.”
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They say the word “NEGER” means Black person in Dutch.
t/n: The outfit in question
1. This is exactly why I don’t wear clothes with languages I don’t know on
2. If something is written there, it’s probably a good idea to search it up, whether it’s in English or not… especially if it’s celebrities
3. Looks like they apologized quickly before things escalated.
He probably didn’t realize it was Dutch, but this is why it’s best not to wear clothes with text on them
4. What’s up with brands who even put that on their clothes in the first place..
5. He gets into an outfit controversy every other day, I bet he stopped caring
6. Even if he doesn’t know Dutch, it’s so easy to infer the meaning of the word roughly though
7. The reactions to him are so different, it’s funny ㅋㅋ
8. If this is Dutch.. I bet it was a genuine mistake
9. If a global celebrity wears an outfit with lettering, it is essential to check. We live in an era where you can tell us what country this is from just by asking AI. It was his mistake, and it is a relief that they apologized quickly
10. How can he know Dutch? It’s good that he apologized right away