BIGBANG's G-Dragon is showing his deep sorrow after the tragic Jeju Air plane crash that claimed the lives of many victims.

On December 29, G-Dragon took to his social media to share an emotional tribute. He posted an image of a daisy flower, which represents his brand, but he chose to make it black and white, symbolizing his grief. The somber image was a clear message of respect and condolences.

In the comments, fans from around the world flooded the post with messages of sympathy, saying things like, "Rest in peace" to honor those who lost their lives.

The tragedy, which took place earlier that day, has sent shockwaves through not just the country, but the music industry as well.

Other artists, such as Sung Si Kyung, Im Young Woong, and Kim Jang Hoon, have also shared their condolences, holding moments of silence and offering words of comfort to the victims’ families.

The accident occurred at 9:05 AM on December 29 when Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from Bangkok, crashed into the runway wall while trying to land at Muan International Airport.

The crash led to massive flames engulfing the aircraft, tragically claiming the lives of 179 out of 181 passengers and crew on board.

The government has focused on recovering the victims and identifying them while also investigating the cause of the crash.

In response to the disaster, TV stations have canceled entertainment programs and switched to live news coverage to keep the public informed.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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