The reason why G-Dragon cast aespa’s Karina in his TOO BAD music video has finally been revealed!

On March 19, G-Dragon’s official YouTube channel released exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the MV shoot.

In the video, G-Dragon is seen working closely with the performance director and staff, personally coming up with ideas, planning the concept, and even overseeing the entire set.

During a production meeting, the team discussed the need for a female lead, saying, “The bridge part needs a female protagonist to create the feeling that things are going well.” G-Dragon admitted, “I don’t know who to cast either, but we definitely need a female lead.”

Then, without hesitation, he made his decision—“In my opinion, it has to be Karina.” This revealed that casting Karina was entirely his idea!

Later in the footage, Karina and G-Dragon’s first meeting on set was shown. Right from the start, the two displayed amazing chemistry, especially in their dance scenes.

G-Dragon even demonstrated movements himself, advising Karina, “You can strike multiple poses like this,” and she executed them perfectly, making the MV even more stunning.

G-Dragon expressed his gratitude, saying, “I know Karina must be really busy, so I truly appreciate her appearing in the music video. I’m personally a fan, and I hope aespa’s fans also enjoy watching it.”

Throughout the filming, G-Dragon stayed deeply involved in directing various scenes, once again proving his artistic vision.

He wrapped up by saying, “I hope everyone enjoys this a lot. Please show it lots of love and support—this is for you all.”

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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