On June 23, Baby don’t cryThe first group of girls launched by PAG TAGmade their official debut at the Blue Square Sol Travel Hall in Seoul. Despite the excitement around their new digital single “F girl“The group found itself at the center of the controversy on the alleged sexualization, a debate that aroused concern between K-pop fans and the public in general.
The group consists of four members – Yihyun, Kumi, MyAND Goods – and includes at least one minor artist. Branded as “mischievous girls who break the mold”, the group aims to subvert the traditional K-Pop “Girl Innocent” images. The debut track, produced by (G) Soyeon of I-AtleHe blends a rhythm guided by the guitar with a message of trust in themselves and rebellion against the judgment based on votes or appearances.
“The song speaks not to worry about what others think and be sure in who you are.” Yihyun said. The members also praised Jeon Soyeon for his tutoring and his guide during registration, with goods describing his collaboration as “a dream”.
However, the excitement that surrounds the bold concept of the group has been attenuated by hard criticism. The video teaser of music videos for “F girl“Published on June 20, it presented a provocative symbolism to which a candy wrapping reminiscent of a condoms, a colorful pad-shaped carpet with cherry juice and a cherry that explosively exploded many considered openly sexual, particularly problematic, given the age of some members.
P Nation quickly repliedreleasing a statement on June 22nd “The images had to be brazen and rebellious, not sexual. However, to prevent misunderstandings, we removed the controversial scenes from the final MV.” They also defended the use of cherries, claiming that it represented the group’s “bold and vibrant image”.
Despite the affirmation, the recourse continued online, with critics who accused the nation P of attention “bait” through the dispute only to retire under pressure. During the debut showcase, the problem was further inflamed when the media questions about the controversy were blocked by the host Park Kyung-LimBy reporting the reluctance of the label to publicly face the question.
In the meantime, Baby don’t cry He expressed sincere gratitude for their debut moment. Assets shared, “It wasn’t easy, but I’m really grateful to be here. I hope we can meet more fans and show them who we are.” Yihyun added, “I am incredibly nervous but also excited. This still seems unreal.”
When asked about their aspirations, the group did not hesitate, “Winning Rookie of the Year. It’s a unique dream over time”, “ He told me.
At the beginning of their journey, Baby don’t cry A subtle line between the creativity that eliminates the boundaries and responsibilities of the debut of minor idols is walking. It remains to be seen if this moment marks a new bold chapter or a caution story for the future of K-pop.
