G-Dragon Lands in Hot Water for Following aespa's Karina — Is It Friendship or Foe?

In the ever-vigilant world of K-Pop fandoms, even the slightest digital gesture can ignite a wildfire of speculation. BIGBANG's G-Dragon, no stranger to social media controversies, finds himself once again in the crosshairs for his recent Instagram activity, specifically his decision to follow aespa's Karina on the platform.

This isn't the first time G-Dragon's online actions have raised eyebrows. Previously, his interactions with female K-Pop idols sparked rumors and heated discussions.

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Instances like using IVE Wonyoung's sticker on Instagram and liking f(x)'s Krystal's posts led to unwarranted dating rumors and temporary shutdowns of social media accounts.

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Recently, an eagle-eyed netizen uncovered that G-Dragon's private side account, @peaceminusone, was among those following Karina.

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While G-Dragon keeps his main account private, this revelation prompted questions about his motives and past controversies. Some find it perplexing that he chose his side account for this follow, given his history of social media scrutiny.

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The discovery has ignited a storm of opinions within the K-Pop community. While some passionately defend Karina and question G-Dragon's intentions, others argue that his actions are innocuous, given Karina's popularity and widespread following.

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The central question remains: Is the criticism warranted? While some argue that G-Dragon should be more mindful of his actions, especially considering his past controversies, others contend that his freedom to follow whom he pleases shouldn't be policed.

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Meanwhile, BIGBANG's G-Dragon has recently been noticed liking an Instagram post by aespa's Karina, sparking reactions from Korean netizens.

Since joining Galaxy Corporation in December 2023, G-Dragon's increased social media activity has drawn attention, especially amidst rumors of a solo comeback.

The like on Karina's post, shared on April 11, 2024, has led to speculation about their relationship, although some view it as typical behavior from G-Dragon. Despite varying opinions, many attribute the like to Karina's charm.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.

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