How aespa’s Karina Landed a Role in G-Dragon’s MV—Revealed by G-Dragon Himself

One of the most talked-about moments from G-Dragon’s comeback was the appearance of aespa’s Karina in the music video for his title track "Too Bad".

Fans were intrigued by how two of the hottest K-pop stars came together for this collaboration, and now, G-Dragon himself has revealed the behind-the-scenes story.

On March 19, G-Dragon’s official YouTube channel released a behind-the-scenes video of the "Too Bad" MV, shedding light on how Karina was cast for the role. Interestingly, it was G-Dragon himself who strongly insisted on casting Karina.

G-Dragon Personally Chose Karina for the MV

The video shows G-Dragon discussing the MV production with performance directors and the creative team. He personally took charge of the concept and overall direction of the shoot.

During the discussion, the production team suggested that the bridge section of the MV needed a female lead to create a certain dynamic. G-Dragon agreed, saying, “There has to be a female lead,” before firmly concluding, “It has to be Karina.”

It turns out, G-Dragon himself was the one who cast Karina for the role.

Their First Meeting on Set & G-Dragon’s Words of Appreciation

The behind-the-scenes footage also captured G-Dragon and Karina’s first meeting on set, where they instantly displayed incredible chemistry, creating a visually stunning and iconic scene.

G-Dragon later expressed his gratitude, saying, “Karina must be really busy, so I’m incredibly grateful that she joined the MV.” He added, “I’m a personal fan of hers, and I hope aespa fans also enjoy this collaboration.”

G-Dragon Kicks Off 2025 World Tour

Meanwhile, G-Dragon is set to embark on his highly anticipated 2025 World Tour, ‘Übermensch’.

On March 19, he announced the first phase of his tour schedule via his official social media accounts. According to the poster, the tour will kick off with a two-day concert in Tokyo, Japan, on May 10 and 11, followed by stops in:

📍 Bulacan, Philippines

📍 Osaka, Japan

📍 Macau, China

📍 Taiwan

📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

📍 Jakarta, Indonesia

📍 Hong Kong

The Phase 1 tour will span seven countries and eight cities across Asia.

aespa recently wrapped up their second world tour with a successful encore concert in Seoul on March 14. The event was attended by G-Dragon, Yoo Jae-suk, BTS’s Jungkook, and other top celebrities, further proving the group’s immense popularity.

With G-Dragon’s comeback in full swing and aespa continuing their global rise, fans are more excited than ever to see what’s next for both artists.