G-Dragon: Why His SNS Is Flooded with “Likes”… “The Algorithm Is All Me” (Epikase)

(Xports News reporter Lee Chang-gyu) BIGBANG's G-Dragon (GD, Kwon Ji-yong) revealed why he frequently presses “Like” on social media.

On the afternoon of the 20th, a video titled “Family Gathering ft. BIGBANG” was uploaded to Epik High's YouTube channel as part of “Epikase.” BIGBANG appeared as guests in its entirety.

In the released video, Tablo mentioned G-Dragon's “Likes,” saying, “I saw it yesterday, and he was pressing Like on everything (so much).”

G-Dragon explained, “For example, I open social media like this. Then the algorithm is all about me. Since I already know everything, I look at it and press Like, then look at it and press Like.”

Tablo expressed his bewilderment, saying, “But you even press Like on things that have nothing to do with you or BIGBANG. Among our posts, there was one completely unrelated. If we were singing a BIGBANG song, you could press Like, right? But you pressed Like on a post announcing that we were holding a fan meeting.”

Tukutz said, “So if the thumbnail shows you or something related to BIGBANG, Jiyong just presses Like and watches it, right?” Tablo suggested, “Hey, from now on, let's make every thumbnail related to BIGBANG no matter what.”

G-Dragon said, “We had taken quite a long break. They made their comeback first, and I was the last to return, but I had no channel for communication, and apart from social media, I really don't know how to do anything else. Since I had no other way to express myself, I pressed Like once or twice. But when I do that, those people Like my posts again, so they upload their posts with even more care.”

Meanwhile, BIGBANG made their comeback by releasing the new song “BiiG” on the 19th and will embark on a world tour marking their 20th anniversary since debut starting on the 21st.

Photo: Screenshot from Epik High's YouTube

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