G-Dragon, a member of the K-pop group BIGBANG, recently became the subject of dating rumors involving TWICE’s Sana. The rumors started after both stars attended a Coldplay concert on April 22 at the Goyang Sports Complex. TWICE performed as special guests at the show, and G-Dragon posted a photo afterward, tagging Sana’s personal Instagram account. He later deleted the tag, which led to many online discussions about a possible relationship.
Following the speculation about the nature of their relationship and the silence from both parties, the rumors spread quickly. On June 2, G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation, released an official statement. The label said the tag was a friendly gesture. They wrote,
"We would like to clarify certain misunderstandings regarding the recent rumors about G-Dragon’s romantic relationship. G-Dragon participated in the filming of the YouTube web variety show 'Dex and Sana’s Fridge Interview' on April 14. The tag was merely a friendly gesture following the shoot."
The company also said they delayed their response to avoid spoiling an upcoming show appearance. They confirmed that the two artists are not dating.
What led to the dating rumors between G-Dragon and Sana?

The rumors began after the Coldplay concert in April. G-Dragon was seen at the event, and TWICE performed on stage. After the concert, he posted a photo on his social media. In that post, he tagged Sana’s personal account. The tag was deleted soon after.
This action caused a lot of attention online. Fans started sharing screenshots of the tag before it was removed. Many believed it was a sign that the rapper and Sana were close. Others thought the tag could have been an error or a joke. Still, the silence from both artists added fuel to the rumors.
Without an official explanation from either idol, speculation grew. People online began creating stories and asking for a response. Some believed they were in a secret relationship. Others said it was a simple mistake. The internet buzz continued until the label stepped in.
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What did Galaxy Corporation say about the rumors?

Galaxy Corporation shared a statement on June 2. They said there is no romantic relationship between G-Dragon and Sana. They explained that the two had filmed a YouTube variety show together on April 14. The program is called Dex and Sana’s Fridge Interview.
The label said that the tag was a friendly gesture. It was meant to show support after filming the show. They also said that after the show was filmed, the two did not have any more contact. Their interaction was only professional.
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Why did the label wait before responding to the rumors?

Galaxy Corporation said the delay was planned. They were concerned about giving away G-Dragon’s guest appearance on the show. They did not want to spoil the surprise before the release of the episode. They wrote,
"The reason we did not address the dating rumors earlier was because we were concerned it might spoil G-Dragon’s appearance on “Fridge Interview.”"
The company said they hoped fans would understand. They also made it clear that the delay was not meant to ignore the public or media. They wanted to protect the content of the show. Once the air date was announced, they chose to speak up.
The episode is set to air on June 5 at 7 p.m. KST.
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G-Dragon and Sana are not dating, as confirmed by Galaxy Corporation. The rumors started from a social media post, but the label says it was a friendly tag. They worked together on a show, and that was the extent of their interaction.
The agency delayed its response to protect the show’s surprise. Now that the episode will soon be released, they have addressed the situation. They ask fans and the public to avoid spreading unconfirmed news.