A faction of G-DRAGON’s fanbase has taken collective action against his agency, Galaxy Corporation, citing poor management, lack of artist protection, and increasing mistrust between fans and the company.
On July 8th KST, the fan group released an official statement expressing “growing concerns” over what they described as the agency’s “incompetent operations,” prompting the fandom’s first large-scale self-organized protest.
Key complaints include:
- Unfair ticketing systems for paid fan club members
- Poorly planned overseas tour venues and scheduling
- Lack of meaningful legal protection for the artist
- Excessive media exposure of Galaxy Corporation CEO Choi Yong Ho, even during G-DRAGON’s official activities
Fans specifically criticized the booking of small venues in cities like Macau, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Australia, noting that late-added performances resulted in “physically demanding” back-to-back shows for the artist.
They also raised serious concerns about the absence of updates on legal action against malicious online posts, despite the agency’s announcement of such plans over three months ago.
“The continued silence raises doubts about the company’s willingness to protect the artist,” they stated.
In particular, CEO Choi Yong-ho’s repeated appearances in the media and the heavy use of G-DRAGON’s image in promotional content have angered fans, who accused the agency of “prioritizing corporate branding over the artist himself.”
The fan group issued a list of demands, including:
- Transparent and consistent legal action against malicious rumors
- Fair ticketing and priority access for official fan club members and local fans
- Reasonable tour planning that considers artist health and audience demand
- Timely concert announcements and resale/ticket fraud prevention
- Reduced visibility of the CEO and separation of corporate branding from artist promotion
Photos of a protest truck organized by fans were also released, featuring messages like:
“Stop slacking off and start doing your job, Galaxy CEO Choi Yong Ho!”
“Stop using G-DRAGON’s name to promote your brand—focus on protecting the artist!”
“Poor venue planning, late notices—overseas fans are fed up!”
The statement concluded, “We demand changes to ensure a better creative environment for the artist and to rebuild trust between fans and the agency. Our calls for reform will continue.”
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