Group of girls Kiss of life It is once again facing intense criticism from K-Pop international fans, this time later Collaboration of Tiktok with Baekhyun of Exo which has rekindled the unresolved controversy on a previous scandal that involves cultural appropriation.
Members Belle and Natty He appeared in a Tiktok challenge with Baekhyun to promote his new project Essence of ReverieIn particular, the trace of the title “Elevator.” While the collaboration was to be a fun promotional moment, it quickly failed. Fans flooded the official reports of Baekhyun with requires to delete the videofearing negative repercussions for the star Exo, especially with his The next US tour on the horizon.
A fan wrote on X (previously Twitter),
“As far as this is a great collaboration. But with the current situation and the fact that it is going to us for the tour. I only wanted his ai team to be a little more careful, because Ppl will find absolutely every little reason to drag him down …”
As far as this is a great collaboration. But with the current situation and the fact that it is going to us for the tour. I just wanted his ai team to be a little more attentive, because PPL will find absolutely every little reason to drag him down … https://t.co/dpffeiubmy
– Plai S. 💜 ސު ސުސު (@Chanyeldacutie) May 28, 2025
PLS for those who never manage its social media eliminates this, this can really influence its image especially at this moment that it will go on tour all over the world. Pls don’t load anything with problematic people …
– place (@ yearllkang) May 28, 2025
The recourse dates back to April 2025When the kiss of life has held a Live birthday event member Julie This was framed around a “hip-hop” concept. The members wore Talme, gold chainsand the discourse associated with Black culture. Despite the apologies issued by S2 Entertainment and the members themselves, the answer was slammed for Not to be able to completely face the damage caused.
The group was removed from the Kcon 2025 range theand the function of Julie in Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi’s Return trace TILT He was welcomed with strong criticism. The recent Tiktok with Baekhyun added only the pile.
Still, Not all fans condemn the kiss of life. Some international supporters argue that the repercussions went too far, especially considering the previous excuses of the group.
“They have already apologized, but they are still treating them as criminals. Not a Kiof fan, but this level of hatred? Is it too much. When responsibility becomes bullying? Can we simply give these girls the opportunity to grow and learn?”
They have already apologized, but people are still treating them as criminals. Isn’t he a Kiof fan, but this level of hatred? It’s too much. When does the responsibility of bullying becomes? Can we simply give these girls the opportunity to grow and learn? https://t.co/iaauh4bz8t
– Aero ✴︎ (@ cosmiceris1485) May 28, 2025
You are all strange, behaving like Kiof are criminals. It is stupid to think that this affects Baek’s reputation. This is not a real problem. If you don’t like them, well! Continue to scroll and not watch the video. You can go on with your life. https://t.co/r0wdj7kemn
– Yukkari (@yukkaricl) May 28, 2025
The accident highlights the fragile balance between public liability and the Long -term Fallout The idols face a culture of global fans in rapid movement. While Baekhyun is preparing for international promotions and the kiss of life tries to reconstruct, the clash between redemption and cancellation continues to take place in real time.
