G-Dragon Follows Popular 4th Generation Idol’s Fan Account on Instagram, Fuels Dating Speculations

G-Dragon is facing controversy after fans noticed he followed an aespa Winter fan account on Instagram — and it sparked wild speculation.

The controversy began on January 11 when netizens spotted that G-Dragon’s official Instagram was following only two accounts: his own brand and the Winter fan account.

| @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

Soon after, screenshots of this rare follow spread fast. The follow was later removed, but that didn’t stop the buzz.

Many Korean netizens dismissed the incident as a mobile slip-up, pointing out accidental follows happen all the time.

“Mistakes like that happen all the time. That follow or regram/share button is way too easy to misclick.”
Anonymous Korean fan

“G-Dragon accidentally following unrelated accounts happens often anyway. Ignore.”
Another fan

“I can already see other fandom stans trying to stir things up while pretending it’s no big deal. Ignore them.”
Pann user

| Pann

As the situation grew, international fans jumped to stronger conclusions, claiming it was a sign of a secret relationship.

“oh he is dating winter”
— sʜᴀɪ⁷ 非 (@shaitkv) Twitter

“It’s not a coincidence, they’re definitely in a relationship.”
— RIRI (@badgirlririrrr) Twitter

Others accused G-Dragon of stirring drama and putting Winter into unwanted controversy.

“His attention seeking ass is about to put out another unnecessary statement that’s gonna encourage his granny fanbase to harass yet another innocent woman”
— MIYEONCÉ⸆⸉ (@MIYE0NCE) Twitter

| @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

For now, G-Dragon hasn’t commented on the follow or the rumors. Fans remain divided between calling it a harmless mistake or a sign of something more.

The Instagram follow controversy shows how easily a simple action can blow up into international speculation overnight.