On April 19, G-Dragon posted a photo to his Instagram story featuring a cat holding a plush. The star actively updates his story, so this initially did not seem unusual.
However, upon closer examination, a netizen pointed out that the photo was linked to an unexpected group - NewJeans. The plush that the cat is holding onto is official merchandise from the group, the Bunini Costume Plush, which is sold as part of their Line Friends line.
G-Dragon's social media activity has often attracted attention, like the multiple times he has liked posts by aespa‘s Karina.
Clarifying Past Incidents
Unfortunately, his social media activity has also created trouble for female idols, like the dating rumors sparked when he liked the posts of IVE‘s Wonyoung. The age gap between the two made this rumor all the more scandalous, but it was fortunately verified to be false.
Confusion and Speculation
Korean netizens were more confused than anything by what he posted, wondering if it pointed to a collaboration or if the idol was a fan. Someone left a comment, saying:
- "Is this a collab or are you just a fan?"
- "Wow, is one of the members doing a feature on Kwon Jiyong(G-Dragon)'s solo album?"
- "I hope there's no G-Dragon feature on NewJeans' album. Just no..."
International Reactions
International netizens had much harsher feelings about the post, finding it "suspicious" following his other social media activity involving other female idols.
Get a job, stay away from them https://t.co/KNpyQtChDA
— άρτεμις (@ifyouareoverme) April 19, 2024
Meanwhile, Galaxy Corporation recently announced G-Dragon's musical comeback alongside a collaboration with Frédéric Malle for a special edition fragrance.
While emphasizing G-Dragon's long-standing affinity for the brand, the sudden addition of a comeback announcement within a perfume promotion raised skepticism about the agency's motives.
This isn't the first time G-Dragon's return has been teased, with hints dating back to the previous year and recent appearances at events like CES 2024. Speculation surrounds the timing of his comeback, with reports of upcoming performances in Japan and preparations for his first solo album in seven years.
However, some question the agency's intentions, suggesting that the repeated mentions of G-Dragon's comeback may be a strategic ploy to maintain relevance amid past controversies, including allegations of drug use.
