Why Korea’s Top Superstar G-Dragon Faces Relentless Hate: Latest “Innocent Tag” Fuels More Dating Rumors

Is it another case of “love-stagram” or just a misread moment? Netizens are buzzing after G-Dragon posted a photo from Coldplay’s concert and tagged only Sana from TWICE, despite the group performing as a whole. The move immediately ignited dating rumors online.

G-Dragon Sparks Dating Rumors with TWICE’s Sana

On April 22, G-Dragon shared pictures from Coldplay’s Seoul concert held in Goyang, where he was an attendee. The post, which included a brief Japanese caption “Eh?”, seemed innocent enough, until viewers noticed he had tagged only Sana, not the official TWICE account or any other members.

As speculation escalated, G-Dragon quickly deleted the post, adding fuel to the already burning fire of fan curiosity and suspicion.

Another “Innocent Tag” or Pattern

This isn’t the first time G-Dragon has stirred rumors with subtle SNS activity. Previously, he posted a gift from a clothing brand featuring a sticker of IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, alongside the caption “Thanks for the lovely gift.” That sparked similar dating speculation, especially after both stars attended Paris Fashion Week wearing strikingly similar styles.

One user claimed, “At Paris Fashion Week a few days ago, Jang Wonyoung wore a piece from a six-season-old collection, which many found odd. But it turns out G-Dragon was also at Paris Fashion Week at the same time wearing something very similar. Are they wearing couple outfits?”

Starship Entertainment later shut down the Jang Wonyoung rumors, stating the outfit in question was from an unreleased collection set to launch in November. They also warned of legal action against the spread of false information about their artists.

Reacting to the renewed buzz, netizens commented,

• “Didn’t he tag Jang Wonyoung like this before when she was 16, and it led to dating rumors? That turned out to be false too. Now it’s Sana? Why does he keep tagging people in ways that cause misunderstandings?”
• “He really goes around stirring up things everywhere.”
• “Not Sana, please, Ji-yong (G-Dragon’s real name).”

G-Dragon’s Interactions With Female Idols: Misunderstood Support or Internet Overreaction?

Although G-Dragon has not addressed the controversy publicly, his interactions with top female idols — such as tagging Jang Wonyoung or liking Karina’s posts — have reignited debates among K-pop fans. A viral post accusing him of dragging female stars into unwanted rumors has sparked thousands of comments, with critics claiming he seeks unnecessary attention and has become less tactful over the years.

However, supporters argue that the backlash stems from netizens’ overactive imaginations, emphasizing that G-Dragon has consistently used social media to casually show support for peers, not just female idols. As Korea’s No.1 superstar with wide-reaching industry ties, many believe G-Dragon’s openness reflects his genuine encouragement rather than hidden intentions, pointing to cases like his collaboration with aespa’s Karina as proof of positive professional relationships.

Whether it’s playful social media behavior or something more, one thing is clear: G-Dragon’s tags continue to set the internet ablaze.