BABYMONSTER member Chiquita has found herself at the center of a heated online debate after a solo segment of the group’s recent concert quickly spread on social media.
The controversy began after BABYMONSTER’s Choom World Tour stop in Seoul, where the 17-year-old idol performed a solo dance set to Fifth Harmony’s hit song “Worth It.” Videos of the performance quickly attracted attention online, generating millions of views across various platforms.
During the stage, Chiquita performed against a striking red backdrop, performing confident choreography that included floor moves and a concept that many viewers described as mature and sensual. His stage presence and dancing skills earned praise from many fans, who applauded his professionalism and charisma.
However, much of the online conversation has shifted away from his performance itself. Instead, critics questioned whether the concept was appropriate for a still-underage performer, arguing that the choreography and style projected a more adult image than they were comfortable with.
Some netizens have aimed their criticism at YG Entertainment, arguing that the agency should be more cautious in assigning mature concepts to underage artists. Others argued that the discussion reflects broader concerns about how younger idols are presented in the K-pop industry.
Isn’t this strange for all of you?? Why are you making a child do this? There are many adult members who could have done this instead… https://t.co/4CAWrGi1mH
– mel (@woosrmas) June 27, 2026
Tf is wrong with yg, I don’t care if he’s almost an “adult” or wtv you guys are saying to defend this bullshit he’s still too young, you need to be at least over 21 for this https://t.co/Mk4hclMTKH
— 𝗃𝗼𝗼 🀥 (@sunghooo_e) June 27, 2026
At the same time, many fans defended Chiquita, pointing out that she was simply performing the stage set for her and that she should not be blamed for the creative decisions made by the production team. Supporters also highlighted her strong performance skills and argued that criticism should focus on management rather than the artist herself.
The incident reignited ongoing conversations about age-appropriate concepts in K-pop. As more and more young idols debut at younger and younger ages, debates over choreography, style and direction continue to divide fans, with Chiquita’s latest performance becoming one of the most recent examples to fuel that discussion.
