G-Dragon and Karina’s Dynamic on Social Media During the TOO BAD Music Video
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has captured the attention of fans worldwide, especially with his recent interactions with aespa’s Karina during the filming of the music video for his latest single, “TOO BAD.”This collaboration, featuring Anderson. Paak, comes from his album titled Übermensch, and on March 19, 2025, he shared behind-the-scenes footage that has fans buzzing on social media.
Respectful Cooperation Captivates Fans
In the behind-the-scenes clips, G-Dragon and Karina are seen mastering the choreography together, showcasing a positive working relationship. Audiences were quick to point out G-Dragon’s respectful demeanor, noting moments where he bowed to Karina and expressed gratitude after completing the filming sessions. This behavior has sparked discussions on social media, highlighting a contrast to the previous criticism aimed at G-Dragon concerning their age gap.
“Just putting this here because GD has always been so respectful. Some of these gg stans are just mentally ill,”a fan said.
As the clips circulated online, a wave of praise emerged not only from G-Dragon’s fans but also from those who initially criticized him. Many recognized his respectful interactions with the younger K-pop star as a sign of maturity and professionalism.
“I can’t say I know him personally, but something I love about GD is that when he interacts with women, he leaves space for them to feel comfortable. The respect he gives them, even giving Karina a 180° bow? He will never be who they make him out to be,”a fan noted.
Celebrate Collaboration: G-Dragon and Karina
Fans continued to express their excitement over the combination of G-Dragon and Karina, reflecting on how this collaboration represents a broader trend of different generations of K-pop artists coming together creatively.
“GD is a senior who knows how to embrace new talent. He loves to bring different generations of K-pop together & create something great, and both GD & Karina successfully did it with this collab,”a user stated.
“One thing about GD is that he’s so kind and considerate to his juniors regardless of gender. Some people don’t really deserve your kindness, Jiyong,”a fan commented.
“Even the best in the industry want to work with Karina. Surely GD chose her because she is so multi-talented, pretty, and has good character,”another netizen remarked.
Revealing the Selection of Karina for the TOO BAD MV
In a recent revelation, G-Dragon shared that he personally recommended Karina for the TOO BAD music video. During the pre-production discussions, he expressed a clear vision for the project:
“You’re right, we should have someone for it. Because it’s a (pair) dance choreo that I need to dance with a woman. Karina is the only one I can think of (to cast for the role).”
He conveyed his gratitude for Karina’s involvement, despite her busy schedule, underscoring his admiration for her talent:
“Karina must have such a packed schedule, and I feel so thankful for her guest appearance. Personally, I’m a fan of her as well. But I hope aespa fans also enjoy watching the M/V and find it cute and entertaining. Thank you for your hard work,” he stated.
In a related event, Karina and her aespa groupmates—Winter, Giselle, and Ningning—performed at the SYNK: PARALLEL LINE – ENCORE concert on March 16, 2025, in Seoul. The event was attended by several prominent K-pop artists, including G-Dragon himself, showcasing the strong community within the K-pop industry.