Fans call Hybe for what they see as a recurring scheme to mask the sexualization of minor idols in their groups of girls. KatseyeHybe’s newst Global Girl group has recently published their song “Gnarly” Which has aroused controversy for its choreography, musical video images and texts, in particular due to the presence of the 17 -year -old member Yoonchae.
Controversial elements in “gnarly”
Critics highlighted several questionable aspects of the music video and choreography:
- Symbolic images: Scenes with flies that rub together suggestively, as well as shots that object members as “fresh products” are objectified.
- Representation of drinking minors: Yoonchae, a minor, you see a bottle of sparkling in a limousine shake, an action that imitates culture despite being under the legal age.
- Sexualized choreography: They move like football care and slavery, together with clothes that presented bras exposed in a prominent way.
Fans claim that Hybe has a story of pushing mature concepts on groups with minor members, citing past disputes with The SerafimIn particular, during their debut, when the minor member Eunchae was involved in the choreography that subsequently exploited the hip that was subsequently modified.
Fan reactions: a growing model?
Many Netizen have expressed frustration, accusing Hybe of using “angular” or “cooked for girls” concepts to mask inappropriate content for minors. A fan tweeted:
“Do not jump against this, but I started to notice a Hybe scheme in which all their groups of girls with minor members have to make a strange sexual connotation in their music or coreo … as at this point, it is so strange.”
Do not jump from me for saying it, but TBH I started to notice a scheme here in Hybe in which all their days with minor members have to make a strange sexual connotation in their music or cores as ATP is so strange:/https: //t.co/cm81mlwzas
– ★ (@seokjinlangford) April 30, 2025
Others have questioned the reason why Hybe continues to debut minors if the expected concept involves mature themes.
Despite the recourse, KatseyeThe first live performance of “Gnarly” ON Mulodunto M. (May 1) received a more positive reception. Some spectators felt that the song worked better on stage, especially after Hybe published a “clean” version with altered texts (for example, removing Tesla’s mentions). The strong presence and energy of the members of the members have been praised, moving some initial negative perceptions.
Will Hybe change your approach?
This is not the first time that Hybe faces criticism for the sexualization of young idols and fans are becoming more and more vocal on the problem. While KatseyeThe live performance has contributed to mitigating a certain repercussions, the debate continues if Hybe has to regulate its creative direction when minors are involved.
As the discussions take place, the next moves of the company, which double the controversial concepts or making changes, will probably determine how fans and the public respond by going on.
