The song divided Internet users.
TXT The Yeonjun‘s debut solo track has sparked heated reactions from internet users, many of whom are divided over the song.
Recently, Yeonjun released the music video for his debut solo track “GGUM”.
When the song was released, fans and netizens alike couldn’t get over the unique nature of the song, sharing that it cemented Yeonjun’s status as the fourth-generation “IT” boy. In particular, with the idol working on the entire song in multiple capacities, they praised the song’s uniqueness and how it fits Yeonjun.
as a non fan i can easily say yeonjun is one of the first names that comes to mind when it comes to star quality, he’s got the voice, he’s got the moves, he’s got the looks, real guy we got here, this sounds great https://t.co/tugiSROvJV
— riru (@kasisoob) September 19, 2024
DO you UNDERSTAND the level of confidence you have to have to debut as a solo artist with this type of song and performance????? Like?!?!?!? oh this is SO cool https://t.co/VnykiJbSxT
— me 🍎 (@yjunspider) September 19, 2024
since likes are private now let me just say that Yeonjun is really the 4th generation guyphoto.twitter.com/aB3OBjNIlI Italian: https://t.co/OV4nS4RtIE
— esa 🫧• (@jensoocrumbs_e) September 19, 2024
However, some netizens had very different opinions and criticized the song: some criticized the song itself, others criticized Yeonjun.
I’m afraid we won’t have any good male soloists from the fourth generation https://t.co/wUSIznTxlN
— ⋆ (@baecix) September 19, 2024
this is what NCT let happen…i will never forgive them https://t.co/nwmVqcabtu
— ِ (@hijabisfilm) September 19, 2024
idols who can’t sing shouldn’t debut as soloists, I don’t know https://t.co/pLZTbD440J
— ᓚᘏᗢ (@ropesvelvet) September 19, 2024
moas who force themselves to like this:
photo.twitter.com/SAOngtCIhJ Italian: https://t.co/VjGfIpMcvC— noor (@aerisdopa) September 19, 2024
As the hate began to pour in, netizens were quick to defend the idol. Some shared the success of the song, both on YouTube and streaming sites, while others pointed out how despite the hate, Yeonjun will continue to shine. One OP even shared that even if you don’t like him, he’s not the worst and they can understand why it’s annoying for MOA.
for all of you reference “GGUM” by YEONJUN so far:
#1 YouTube Trending Worldwide
#1 LINE Music Real-time Charts
#1 iTunes World Songs Chart
#1 iTunes in 32 countries
#2 on the European iTunes Songs Chart.
#3 Hot Melon 100
#8 Insects
#26 MelOn Old Ranking
#60 MelOn Top 100
#65 Genius… https://t.co/h4eh1JCPoH— yawnzone 🫧 (@allaboutyeonjun) September 20, 2024
seeing the haters qrts here just makes me laugh because that’s literally the point of the song 😭. you all can keep talking and chewing on his name. at the end of the day, yeonjun will still be famous, talented, and successful https://t.co/JQvgoZpdAD
— maryyy 🩷🫧 WATCH GGUM NOW (@moality) September 19, 2024
yeah it’s not the best song ever but it’s not that bad that I hate everyone like that really. like all of you guys promote WAY worse songs. also if you don’t like this don’t listen to it what’s the point of all this? im not even a moa and this shit bothers me so much https://t.co/O5uxuS8IW5
— matchaluvr🍵 (@wonlauver) September 20, 2024
Below you can read more about the very mixed reactions the song’s choreography has elicited.
TXT Yeonjun’s Dance Challenge Sparks Mixed Reactions