G-Dragon Posts Cryptic Message Amid ‘Good Day’ Hiatus: “Wake Up”

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has once again grabbed headlines—this time not with music or fashion, but with a cryptic Instagram post on his private account (8lo8lo8lowme), uploaded just as his variety show Good Day faces public backlash and a sudden broadcast delay.

On March 20, G-Dragon shared a screenshot from the classic MBC show Infinite Challenge. In the image, comedian Haha is shown with the caption:

“Wake up in this cold, heartless world.”

The photo was accompanied by a neutral face emoji—🫥—adding to the mystery and sparking a flurry of fan speculation. Given the timing, many interpreted the message as a subtle response to the current controversy surrounding ‘Good Day’ castmate Kim Soo-hyun.

📺 'Good Day' on Hiatus, Controversy Looms

The MBC variety show Good Day, in which G-Dragon serves as main music producer, announced it would not air its March 23 episode. The decision follows public outcry over Kim Soo-hyun’s alleged past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron, including accusations from her family that their relationship began when she was underage.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated the two dated briefly between summer 2019 and fall 2020—when Kim Sae-ron was legally an adult. However, the controversy has continued to dominate online discourse.

Good Day’s production company TEO released an official statement on March 17, confirming that Kim Soo-hyun’s individual recordings from March 13 will not be aired. They also revealed that his appearances in episodes 6 and 7 will be edited out as much as possible.

🎤 G-Dragon: Staying Creative Amid the Chaos

While Good Day takes a temporary break, G-Dragon remains active with several ongoing projects:

New Album & World Tour: G-Dragon is preparing for his long-awaited musical comeback with a new album tied to the G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]. The tour kicks off on March 29–30 at Goyang Sports Complex, followed by shows in Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and more.

Music Video: A cinematic music video is expected to drop soon, with rumors swirling about a special cameo from aespa’s Karina. The video teases a noir-inspired concept that aligns with the album’s deeper themes.

Media Art Exhibition: G-Dragon fans can currently visit the media exhibition at Hyundai Seoul, where exclusive visuals, concept art, and interactive installations tied to Übermensch are on display.

Fan Engagements: G-Dragon recently donated concert tickets to KAIST students, where he was appointed as a visiting professor for the mechanical engineering department, highlighting his commitment to cultural outreach.

As fans decode his latest cryptic message, one thing is clear—G-Dragon is not just watching from the sidelines. Whether through music, art, or social commentary, he continues to shape the conversation—on his own terms.