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A simple social media “like” from K-pop star G-Dragon has sparked online discussion after he appeared to support a statement released by actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, only to later remove the reaction. Screenshots circulating on Korean online communities Thursday showed G-Dragon had liked an Instagram post summarizing a statement from Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist. The statement addressed allegations that Kim had dated late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The claims, which had been raised by the controversial YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, were found to be false following an investigation, according to the agency. “Kim Soo-hyun promised at a press conference a year ago that he would not ask people to simply trust him but would prove the truth,” the agency said. “The past year has been devoted solely to keeping that promise. Through legal procedures and a thorough investigation, the truth has finally been established. We sincerely thank everyone who believed in and waited for Kim Soo-hyun.” G-Dragon’s apparent endorsement of the post quickly divided opinion online. So