G-Dragon's Cryptic Post Amidst 'Good Day' Controversy

The variety show Good Day, featuring G-Dragon (지드래곤) from BIGBANG, has been temporarily suspended due to a personal controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun (김수현). On March 20, G-Dragon's secondary social media account shared a scene from MBC's Infinite Challenge (무한도전) with the caption, "Get a grip in this harsh world." This particular scene, originally spoken by cast member Haha (하하), has become a popular meme among fans. G-Dragon's account, managed by his staff, has previously shared moments from the show, hinting at his ongoing connection to it.

The controversy stems from Kim Soo-hyun's past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron (고 김새론). The family of Kim Sae-ron has accused Kim Soo-hyun of engaging in a long-term relationship with her when she was a minor, raising allegations of grooming. In contrast, Kim Soo-hyun's representatives maintain that their relationship began only after Kim Sae-ron turned 18, specifically from the summer of 2019 until the fall of 2020.

As the situation escalated, Kim Sae-ron's family released various past photos of the couple on the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Research Institute' to support their claims. In response, Kim Soo-hyun's team announced plans for legal action against what they describe as defamatory falsehoods, yet public criticism continues to mount.

In light of the backlash, Good Day faced scrutiny as well. During the fifth episode aired on March 16, Kim Soo-hyun's segments were heavily edited, resulting in a runtime approximately 10 minutes shorter than usual. Following ongoing viewer criticism, the production team announced the postponement of the sixth episode, originally scheduled for March 23, to address the situation and ensure the quality of the program.

G-Dragon's recent post, featuring the phrase "Get a grip in this harsh world," has drawn significant attention, especially since Good Day is produced by Kim Tae-ho (김태호), the same director behind Infinite Challenge. Fans are interpreting this as a poignant commentary on the current events surrounding the show.