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Pink Villa
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BIGBANG's G-Dragon breaks silence on TWICE's Sana dating rumors: ‘He thought it could…'
G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation, has officially addressed and denied the recent wave of dating rumors involving BIGBANG leader and TWICE's Sana. Speculations were circulating online over their brief social media interactions and public appearances. The agency stepped forward to provide detailed context and clarify the misunderstanding. Agency responds In a statement issued on June 2, Galaxy Corporation directly addressed the dating rumors, making it clear that there is no romantic relationship between the two idols. They explained that G-Dragon 's participation in Fridge Interview was primarily due to his long-standing friendship with Dex. They also revealed that Sana 's involvement in the same episode was confirmed just a day before the filming. 'G-Dragon filmed Dex and Sana's Fridge Interview on April 14, the day after the final broadcast of MBC's Good Day. On April 22, TWICE performed as a special guest at Coldplay's concert in Korea,' the agency stated. Their interaction during the program, as well as G-Dragon 's tagging of Sana on social media, was intended as a friendly gesture with no deeper implications. The agency also noted that G-Dragon chose not to address the rumors earlier. 'The reason why he did not address the rumors of his relationship with Sana from the start was because he thought it could be a spoiler for his appearance on Fridge Interview,' They clarified. What sparked the dating speculation? The rumors began circulating when fans noticed subtle yet notable interactions between G-Dragon and Sana. In particular, the two recently confirmed to appear in the same episode of Fridge Interview alongside YouTuber Dex. It prompted fans to wonder if their bond extended beyond work. Adding fuel to the fire, Sana earlier attended Coldplay's concert in Korea on April 22. She performed as a special guest with her TWICE members. G-Dragon uploaded a story on his social media from the concert and tagged Sana. While it may have appeared to some fans as a subtle nod to Sana, others speculated it could have been a coincidence or simply a friendly interaction. Fans reaction The rumors had divided fans online. Some were quick to believe there was a relationship brewing between the two stars. It was especially due to their overlapping appearances and timing of posts. Others remained skeptical, pointing out that industry professionals often engage in casual and professional interactions that are misinterpreted. Now that G-Dragon's agency has provided a detailed explanation, the majority of fans appear to accept the clarification, appreciating the transparency.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
G-Dragon concert ticket bots and scalpers kept at bay
G Dragon also announced a world tour to go along with his new album. — Handout PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia's concerts and events continue to generate substantial profits, they are increasingly attracting the attention of unscrupulous parties seeking to exploit the booming industry. During South Korean singer G-Dragon (pic)'s three-day concert ticket sale, over 600 million attempts, suspected to be from ticket bots and scalpers, were thwarted by the event organiser. In response to the huge traffic and malicious attempts to breach its ticketing platforms, Star Planet managing director Datuk Alan Foo said they implemented advanced bot detection and verification measures, including Captcha, to safeguard the integrity of the sales process. 'Our ticketing platform's global security and traffic management system – including Cloudflare and Queue-it – successfully blocked over 600 million malicious or suspicious requests,' he said. Foo acknowledged that due to the overwhelming demand of over 4.5 million users entering the virtual waiting room, some scalpers managed to get through the security measures put in place. For this, he said Star Planet had identified transactions associated with unauthorised resale and invalidated those tickets. 'We strongly advise fans not to purchase tickets from unofficial sources to avoid the risk of cancellation and disappointment,' Foo added. He also confirmed that there may be another round of ticket sales once the unauthorised tickets were identified and cancelled by the organiser. G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong and a member of South Korean idol group BigBang, is widely known as the King of K-Pop. The singer's entertainment agency Galaxy Corporation said in a statement that fraudulent tickets or tickets resold at a price exceeding the official sale price will be invalidated. Checks on social media found that scalpers were selling his concert tickets in Kuala Lumpur for more than RM20,000. For the record, the most expensive ticket for the artiste's tour in Malaysia, scheduled next month, is about RM1,300, which includes exclusive perks. This prompted backlash from fans, calling out the organiser for allegedly failing to curb the problem, and demanding accountability and transparency. One of them was Siti Aishah Hashim, 29, who was devastated after she could not buy pre-sale tickets despite joining his fan club. She found them resold at inflated prices online by scalpers. Another fan Shahril Nazdi, 30, urged the organiser to take action against those found securing the tickets through illegal channels. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations chief executive officer Saravanan Thambirajah said a law to oversee the scalping issue should be expedited, referring to a proposal in 2023 when a similar problem occurred during British rock band Coldplay's concert ticket sales. 'Countries like the United Kingdom and Singapore have already enacted targeted legislation to deal with this issue effectively. Malaysia, too, must move in this direction,' he said. In 2023, the government, through the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and the Communications Ministry, said it would study the legal provisions to prevent scalping. Pertubuhan Mesra Pengguna vice-president Azlin Othman advised consumers to always go for recognised channels when buying concert tickets. She also urged the government to expedite the enactment of a law to curb scalping and further protect consumers. Meanwhile, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said it is actively looking into specific legislation to curb the issue and is committed to taking into account the interests of stakeholders. 'This is to ensure that enforcement could be done effectively and this approach is important before a legal framework is finalised,' it said in a statement to The Star. The ministry advised consumers to lodge complaints against scalpers through its official channels.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BIGBANG's G-Dragon and TWICE's Sana reignite dating rumors after her confession of admiration for him, watch
G-Dragon and Sana are once again making headlines for their association with one another. The duo was previously embroiled in dating rumors following G-Dragon tagging Sana in a photo featuring the latter during their Coldplay concert act and deleting it sometime later. Fans are pleasantly surprised with the duo making a joint show appearance just a month later. On May 30, a pre-release snippet of the upcoming episode revealed Sana's Fridge Interview's next guest to be G-Dragon. Sana and G-Dragon's reunion amid dating rumors The episode is set to be a special one, with the reunion of BIGBANG 's G-Dragon and TWICE 's Sana after years. The two JYP groups are known to be quite close to each other, largely due to their frequent meetups as part of the same company. However, the interaction between G-Dragon and Sana was particularly awaited due to their latest dating speculation. As seen in the recently released teaser of the special episode of the Fridge Interview show, the two artists shared cute and fun moments. Sana introduced G-Dragon as "Korea's legendary artist" and later shared her long-standing admiration for him. However, fans wonder if it was just a heartfelt display of appreciation between two K-pop idols or a subtle hint at their alleged relationship. What makes the episode more special? The episode will feature two hosts for the first time. If you have guessed the other host to be the show's veteran, Dex, then you're absolutely right! The episode featuring G-Dragon will be called Dex and Sana's Fridge Interview. Sana temporarily took over Dex's Fridge Interview because he was occupied with his new television series. However, he couldn't have missed the chance of sharing the screen with his favorite artist, G-Dragon for the world. The Singles Inferno fame got G-Dragon blushing as he made a surprise entry, offering the BIGBANG member a beautiful bouquet while going down on one knee. He also jokingly called him "your highness" while offering the flowers and the trio's unmatched synergy made a huge buzz online. The full episode will air on YouTube channel 117 on June 5 at 7 PM KST (3:30 PM IST).
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'I made a fool of myself': Malaysian woman trying to buy G-Dragon concert tickets accidentally buys ones for Kenny G , Entertainment News
Here's a reminder to double-check your purchases. A Malaysian woman who wanted to watch G-Dragon in concert accidentally bought tickets for American saxophonist Kenny G instead, taking to Xiaohongshu to share her (frankly hilarious) story. Maybe she got overexcited and only saw the capital letter the two musicians share in common. "I thought I was lucky! I got in (to the ticketing page), picked my seat and paid!" wrote the netizen going by the name Piann Lee. "But when I received my confirmation email, I found out I had bought tickets for Kenny G, not G-Dragon. "I made a fool of myself!" Two tickets for the (wrong) concert on July 13 at Genting cost her RM875 (S$266). On the other hand, BigBang star G-Dragon, 38, is bringing his Ubermensch Tour to Kuala Lumpur on June 19 and 20, with tickets starting from RM459. Netizens were tickled, making jokes about "Kenny G-Dragon" and saying that the 68-year-old woodwind virtuoso may see her in the audience and wonder why she's so enthusiastic with a lightstick, as is customary for K-pop fans. One netizen also felt a sense of schadenfreude (joy at someone else's misfortune), as they were also unable to get tickets to watch G-Dragon. Piann was also asked whether she would be selling the tickets, but said she has decided against it. "I initially planned to attend the G-Dragon concert with my colleague since my husband isn't interested in G-Dragon," she wrote. "Now that I've bought Kenny G tickets, I'll go and watch his concert with my husband. "I'm very happy nevertheless because my husband is interested (in the latter)." Sounds like it's going to be a date! Kenny G performs in Singapore on July 8. G-Dragon is coming for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 3. drimac@
Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
M'sian Fans Accuse G-Dragon's KL Concert Organiser Of Lying About Bot-Removing Measures
Just when fans thought (or rather, hoped) that the situation couldn't get any worse, it did. Earlier this week, Malaysian VIPs (BIGBANG fans) were left furious after learning that the majority of pre-sale tickets for BIGBANG's G-Dragon (권지용)'s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur had been snapped up by foreign buyers using a ticketing bypass. Many took to social media to criticise the organiser, Star Planet Malaysia, for allegedly allowing scalpers to jump the queue and secure tickets that, according to fans, should have been prioritised for local buyers. While the organiser claimed that measures had been put in place to prevent scalping, fans were quick to accuse the company of dishonesty, saying the issue had not been properly addressed. Here's what happened: General ticket sales for G-Dragon's two-day concert in Kuala Lumpur went live yesterday (Thursday, 29th May) at 2pm. VIPs rushed to the ticketing site to secure their seats, only to find that others appeared to have gained access to the queue earlier than expected. This, unsurprisingly, led many to suspect that the scalping issue remains unresolved despite repeated pressure on the organiser to take action. One fan even provided screenshots showing their attempts to purchase tickets. While all this was unfolding, Star Planet Malaysia posted on their official Facebook page, stating that they were in the process of removing bots to ensure local fans could purchase tickets with ease. However, despite these assurances, around 300 tickets were reportedly sold within an hour, even as fans took to social media to complain that they were unable to get past the payment process. Star Planet later removed the aforementioned Facebook post, adding to suspicions that tickets were indeed being snapped up by insiders and foreign buyers. As expected, Malaysian VIPs were outraged by the outcome. Some have reportedly filed police reports against Star Planet over suspected ticket mishandling, while others have launched petitions calling for the organiser to be replaced ahead of G-Dragon's upcoming concert. We also received a screenshot of the now-deleted post where fans accused the organiser of lying about the bot-removing process (as seen above). Regarding the 300 tickets in question, an Instagram user who goes by @/ posted a Reel bragging about successfully purchasing all 300 passes for the concert and reselling more than half, as shown in the screenshots above. This misstep quickly drew backlash, with many accusing the individual of using a bypass to secure the tickets. Although the video has since been deleted, fans were quick to capture screenshots as evidence. A few also posted their conversation with the scalper, who showed no remorse for their actions. Earlier today (Friday, 30th May), Star Planet issued an official statement, announcing that they will launch a further investigation into the matter and that any scalped tickets identified would be cancelled immediately. These cancelled tickets, they added, would be made available for purchase again at a later date. Despite the statement, fans remained unconvinced and continued to question whether the organisers were genuinely taking action, particularly as the issue of tickets purchased by foreign buyers using a bypass was not directly addressed. Regardless, the situation has clearly spiralled out of control, and it remains uncertain how the highly anticipated G-Dragon concert will proceed. Sources: Twitter (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 1
