G-Dragon has recently addressed the reason behind his much-talked-about act of “liking” a performance video by Jennie of BLACKPINK on social media—an action that previously sparked widespread speculation and discussion among netizens.

According to MyDaily, the explanation was revealed during the February 6 episode of Daesung’s YouTube channel, Jip Daesung, in a video titled “Not AI, Shocking: Lee Soo Hyuk x G-Dragon Appear for Real.” In this episode, G-Dragon and actor Lee Soo Hyuk appeared as guests and engaged in an open and relaxed conversation with Daesung, filled with humor and the easy chemistry of long-time friends.

The conversation began with Daesung expressing curiosity about the close relationship between the two guests, asking when they had last met in person. Lee Soo Hyuk replied that it was probably after the MAMA awards ceremony, and that this was their first meeting since the start of the new year. When Daesung asked how often they kept in touch, G-Dragon jokingly commented that Lee Soo Hyuk tends to get lonely, but because G-Dragon himself talks a lot, it is not exactly a case of him “comforting” his friend.

Lee Soo Hyuk immediately fired back with playful teasing, saying something along the lines of, “Comforting? More like putting the phone on speaker, doing something else, and just pressing ‘like’ for show, right?” G-Dragon quickly defended himself, explaining that even when he is busy, he genuinely tries to press “like” whenever he has a spare moment. The two continued to banter back and forth, constantly teasing each other and clearly showing the natural chemistry that comes from years of friendship.

As the discussion went on, the topic shifted to their phone call habits. G-Dragon revealed that when they do talk, their conversations often last one to two hours. He jokingly shared that he often ends the call by saying, “Should I just come over and have a beer?” only to be turned down by Lee Soo Hyuk. Lee explained that they do not talk every day; instead, they usually call each other when a lot of thoughts or stories have built up and need to be shared. He also revealed that G-Dragon is the type of person who calls as soon as someone crosses his mind, without needing any particular reason.

Eventually, the conversation naturally moved to G-Dragon’s well-known habit of “liking” posts on Instagram—a habit that has earned him the playful nickname “the fairy of likes.” When asked whether he has any specific criteria for liking posts, Lee Soo Hyuk jokingly suggested that G-Dragon sometimes presses “like” by mistake because he is trying to keep up with sheer volume. G-Dragon admitted that this observation was not entirely wrong, but went on to give a more thoughtful explanation.

He shared that at first, liking posts was simply part of promotional activity. Over time, however, he began to notice just how many talented fans were constantly creating content and supporting him. Feeling grateful for that support, he started to see “liking” their posts as a small way to express appreciation. G-Dragon explained that fans are often extremely happy when he likes their content, and he sees it as a message encouraging them to keep going and continue doing their best.

He emphasized that there is no special or strict standard behind his likes. Instead, he simply takes advantage of brief moments of free time to tap the button quickly. He joked that he does it so often that he feels as if his fingerprints are wearing away from all the tapping.

This explanation also applied to the viral moment when he liked Jennie’s performance video. As it turns out, the action was not meant to send any hidden message or spark rumors—it was simply part of his usual habit of liking content when he has the chance.

Daesung added that many people say receiving a “like” from G-Dragon feels almost like being officially recognized. In response, G-Dragon humorously compared himself to an influential blogger from the early days of the internet, which immediately made everyone in the studio laugh. Lee Soo Hyuk continued the teasing, saying that because G-Dragon does not want anyone to feel left out or hurt, he just keeps liking posts nonstop, which occasionally leads to mistakes. G-Dragon could only raise both hands in mock surrender and jokingly confess, “My hands are kind of big.”

Through humor and candid conversation, G-Dragon ultimately clarified that his social media interactions are driven by gratitude and habit rather than hidden meanings. What might appear significant to outsiders is, for him, simply a small and sincere way of connecting with fans and showing appreciation in the middle of a busy life.