’Disgusting ‘: G-Dragon Under Fire for Liking, Then Unliking Post Featuring Kim Soo Hyun’s Statement Denying Kim Sae Ron Underage Dating Claims
G-Dragon faced severe online backlash after liking a social media post detailing actor Kim Soo Hyun's recent public statement defending himself against long-standing allegations. Netizens expressed disappointment over the public show of solidarity, which included a statement from an attorney revealing G-Dragon had supported the actor through a difficult year.
South Korean musician G-Dragon is facing significant public backlash online after interacting with a social media post concerning actor Kim Soo Hyun. The BIGBANG member reportedly liked and later unliked a post detailing Kim’s recent legal developments and public statements, which defended the actor against allegations originally stemming from his controversy involving Kim Sae Ron. The interaction quickly drew criticism from netizens, who questioned the musician's public show of alignment with the actor. Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron Dating Scandal: YouTuber Kim Se Ui Arrested for Spreading Fabricated Claims; K-Drama Star’s Agency Says ‘Truth Has Been Proven’.
Social Media Activity Sparks Public Criticism
The controversy began when online users noticed that G-Dragon had pressed the "like" button on an Instagram post regarding Kim Soo Hyun's recent official statement. The actor's statement was released following the issuance of an arrest warrant for Kim Se Ui, the head of the controversial YouTube channel Garosero Institute.
In that statement, Kim Soo Hyun expressed gratitude to investigative authorities for uncovering the truth based on objective evidence, noting that he had spent the last year working to prove his innocence.
Following G-Dragon's interaction with the post, Attorney Ko Sang Rok shared a post on Threads confirming the musician's supportive stance. The attorney revealed that early on in the controversy last year, G-Dragon had introduced Kim Soo Hyun to a meditation centre to help him regain emotional stability and peace of mind. On behalf of the actor, the attorney thanked everyone, including G-Dragon, for believing in and supporting Kim until the end.
Netizens React and G-Dragon Recants
Public reaction to the connection between the two stars was swift and largely negative. Many internet users expressed severe disappointment and discomfort over G-Dragon’s public gesture of solidarity.
While some fans speculated that the interaction might have been an automated bot liking a tagged post, the narrative of deliberate support quickly gained traction. Amid the escalating online backlash, G-Dragon subsequently unliked the post, though screenshots of the initial interaction had already spread widely across social media platforms.
G-Dragon's Reaction to Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron Underage Dating Case Triggers Backlash
[0528] Attorney Ko Sangrok posted on Threads:
“G-Dragon pressed like. At the beginning of the incident last year, actor #KimSoohyun reportedly did meditation to regain emotional stability. And I heard that the meditation center was a place that G-Dragon introduced to him for… pic.twitter.com/PDgoUEamBg
— soohyunupdates (@soohyunupdates) May 28, 2026
‘Disgusting’
gdragon??? that's fucking disgusting https://t.co/tpiamU081E
— gabi saumaga (@alittletheepout) May 28, 2026
GD Fanboys Are Well Aware of How Active He Is on Social Media
Idk if GD has a bot liking everything hes tagged or not bc this is v. Disturbing to see https://t.co/81kNUfFxVz
— Itsmaaaria (@Itsmaaaria22) May 28, 2026
Context of the Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron Dispute
The background of the situation dates back to last year, following highly publicised complications involving actress Kim Sae Ron. The situation escalated into legal territory when the Garosero Institute actively broadcast allegations against Kim Soo Hyun, which his legal team and representatives have rigorously denied. K-Pop Legends BIGBANG Announce 20th Anniversary World Tour at Coachella 2026, To Kick Off This Month.
Kim Soo Hyun’s recent address to the public marked a major step in concluding his year-long efforts to clear his name. However, G-Dragon's sudden entanglement in the matter has shifted a portion of the public scrutiny toward the musician, highlighting the intense sensitivity surrounding high-profile celebrity associations in the South Korean entertainment industry.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 29, 2026 03:31 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
