Final formation for Kcon the 2025 It has recently been revealed, promising three days of important performances by the best K-Pop acts such as Aespa, Monsta Xand Rookie sensations NOWADAYS. Among the names initially announced, there was Kiss of Life a choice that quickly turned on the debate.
The repercussions broke out online almost immediately after their inclusion was made public, rejecting the previous criticisms against the group for alleged cultural allocations during a live broadcast at the beginning of this year. The accident aroused significant controversy, with some Netizen who even threatened to organize a protest of “black ocean” during their kcon phase a form of silent protest in the culture of the Fandom K-pop in which the public turns off the lights.
In response to the growing turmoil, Kcon USA issued a statement on May 16, confirming it Kiss of life 2025 will no longer participate in Kcon, stating that the decision was made after “careful consideration”.
[NOTICE]
Dear Kconer,Thanks for your continuous interest and support for Kcon 2025.
Unfortunately, after careful consideration and in -depth discussions that explore all the roads for participation, Kcon and S2 Entertainment have decided mutually that Kiss of Life no … pic.twitter.com/ddxdodamxu
– Kcon USA (@kconusa) May 16, 2025
The announcement aroused strong reactions on X (previously Twitter). Many users have expressed relief and praise towards Kcon To “listen to the community” and respect the feelings of global fans:
I would like to clarify why, but this is actually a good step in the sector. These KPOP groups must learn that their racist actions have consequences https://t.co/gdzz8h4uis
– Kenny (@qtvahn) May 16, 2025
A scandal of racism in kpop actually gaining traction for once and leads to material consequences 👀 https://t.co/cly4wmlrm
– 🤸 Let’s ⓕⓡⓔⓔ 🔻 🔻 (@bean_communique) May 16, 2025
Kiss of Life (and their team) must take a break and take some consultation of images and training of cultural skills. The whole situation with their life was deaf and racist and the “apologies” was not authentic. https://t.co/w0qjst77dq
– Numa Elle | Bougie Aunt | KPop Muva (@Bougikpuna) May 16, 2025
However, not everyone was satisfied with how things took place. Some have criticized the intensity of the recourse, claiming that the threats and pressure of the crowd created a toxic environment.
Above TheqooThe Netizen Koreans were equally divided. Some users agreed with the decision, saying it would be “Sovereign of tone” Because the group performed while the problem remained unsolved. Others expressed effort for the dispute, asking if the online indignation was proportional to the original accident.
- Oh wow, so it’s because of the problem of racism ..
- When it comes to school bullying scandals involving other idols, people are ready to close a eye, but for something like that, they expect the company to apologize, the member apologizes, bringing it to a part of the apologies. If you are so angry, leave the fandom. Are you going to continue lifting it and harasses them for the rest of their life? Foreign fans are really evil sometimes, seriously.
- School bullying and racism are different problems. After the accident, the company apologized on their behalf while the members continued to publish selfies, who made only the most rated people. Also, I don’t want to see idols around the Koreans.
- It is probably better for members not to say anything, at least for your safety.
- Wait, is it because of that controversy then?
- Seriously, why did they do it? I just don’t understand.
If seen as a correction of the necessary course or an unfortunate excessive reaction, Kiss of life The retreat from ** Kcon the ** has become a flash point in the conversations in progress on cultural sensitivity, the responsibility of fans and the continuously growing expectations positioned on k-pop idols, in particular those with global ambitions.
