Lee Soo-hyuk Tells His Age-Equal Best Friend G-Dragon to Turn Up the Volume

Actor Lee Soo-hyuk generated attention on May 18 with a photo and message he posted on his social media. He shared a screenshot of an Instagram live stream being hosted by G-Dragon and Daesung, along with the caption, “Turn up the volume, you guys.” At that time, some fans watching the stream reported that they couldn’t hear anything clearly. Since the two hosts didn’t take any action, it appears Lee Soo-hyuk stepped in personally.

This moment demonstrates the true friendship between these two iconic celebrities, who were born in 1988 and have been close friends for over 20 years. Lee Soo-hyuk and G-Dragon first became friends in their first year of high school and have maintained an unchanging bond of loyalty ever since. Their friendship, which began back in school days, has been revealed through various shows and content over the years. In February, Lee Soo-hyuk and G-Dragon appeared together on the YouTube channel “Jip Daesung,” where they shared anecdotes from their school days and attracted significant attention.

During that appearance, Daesung referenced lyrics from G-Dragon’s song “This Love” and said, “Lee Soo-hyuk is the main character who called me stupid.” Lee Soo-hyuk responded by saying, “It wasn’t ‘friends’ but just a friend,” sparking laughter. Lee Soo-hyuk also appeared on MBC’s variety show “Good Day” last year, further showcasing their enduring loyalty. The two have revealed their friendship from school days in numerous past shows and content, often exchanging playful insults at each other’s expense.

Lee Soo-hyuk’s social media post was more than just a technical complaint—it was an expression of intimacy. As Lee Soo-hyuk himself explained in a YouTube video, he and G-Dragon maintain a comfortable relationship where “the closer you are, the less you talk.” His immediate expression of opinion during the live stream when discomfort arose perfectly captures what true best friends are like.