Big Bang members G-Dragon and Taeyang, along with singer BIBI, recently demonstrated their professionalism by handling unexpected stage incidents with poise.
G-Dragon appeared on the YouTube channel 'Defconn TV' to discuss a stage accident he experienced. He shared, "There are many dangerous moments on stage. During performances, accidents can happen." He recalled, "The audience often thinks it's part of the show. There have been times when I didn't realize the lift was down and fell. It was quite high," he reminisced, adding, "I just naturally rode it back up."
Having been on stage for nearly 20 years, G-Dragon has encountered lift accidents multiple times, allowing him to handle them smoothly. However, there was an incident eight years ago that led to a temporary halt of a performance. During the 2017 world tour in Bangkok, while performing 'A Boy,' he fell into a lift shaft while walking backward. The sudden incident prompted staff to rush onto the stage, and fans screamed, leading to a brief pause in the concert.
Fellow Big Bang member Taeyang also adeptly handled a stage mishap, gaining attention. During the '2024 MAMA' performance of 'HOME SWEET HOME' last November, he fell but continued singing and dancing as if nothing had happened. His posture remained intact, and he quickly got back up, making it seem like part of the choreography.
Fans reacted by saying, "I thought the fall was part of the dance," and "It was so natural." The moment became iconic, and in January, the group Seventeen recreated it on their YouTube channel 'Jibdaesung.' Seventeen's Hoshi commented, "I really thought it was part of the choreography."
Group member Daesung added, "Right after the performance, Taeyang said, 'I fell,' and we were like, 'Where did you fall?' He got up so quickly, as expected of Taeyang."
Singer BIBI also faced a potential wardrobe malfunction on stage, which became a topic of discussion. She appeared on the YouTube channel '1theK' and recounted an incident during the 2022 'Waterbomb Seoul' performance. BIBI said, "The issue of my bra strap coming undone became a topic," adding, "I was so flustered that I barely remember it. My manager came up to fix it, but I hardly recall that."
BIBI continued, "I used all my energy to maintain a poker face. I was smiling, but in my head, I was thinking, 'What should I do? Should I apologize?' I wondered if showing my flustered state would be embarrassing. It was all a blur." Fortunately, she had taped her outfit beforehand to prevent any major mishaps.
While some stage accidents can be prevented with preparation, controlling every unexpected situation is challenging. In cases of serious injury, performances may need to be halted. However, handling minor incidents like falls with grace is a quality that performers should possess.
By Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr