HYBE Girl Group Collaboration’s Lyrics About “Controversies” And “Hate” Trigger Major Backlash
Netizens thought it was cringe.
Koreaboo
6 hours ago
The recent HYBE girl group collaboration with ILLIT, LE SSSERAFIM, and KATSEYE has come under serious backlash.
The members of ILLIT, KATSEYE, and LE SSERAFIM
On June 11 (KST), the video for the song dropped and sparked major reactions.
In particular, the lyrics sparked controversy. While some loved that the song seemed to clap back at haters, it also drew major backlash. Fans said the lyrics were poor, and the whole vibe of the song felt off.
chatgpt give me sassy lyrics for my haters https://t.co/ifg5wE2U9C
— . (@bornpink_4) June 10, 2026
their consistency in releasing music that doesn’t require any singing ability is so impressive https://t.co/DbwWlZothr
— ْ (@synkbluu) June 10, 2026
Yet, many just hit back at the lyrics talking about the haters, believing that a lot of the controversies that the groups received hate for were either self-inclicted or due to actions of the company.
i just kinda find the message of “we’re iconic because people hate us” uninspiring and definitely not brag-worthy https://t.co/AZDU4Me20u
— c (@wujuskinny) June 10, 2026
i don’t get why they’re releasing this type of “idgaf about haters” music when last day they were crying on live because we were saying their music is ass 😭😭 https://t.co/OvzVri3lBe
— L (@jeansgratis) June 10, 2026
hybe is really doing the most w these lyrics bc most of the “hate” these 3 groups get come from actual facts such as racial mistreat towards a group member, clear aesthetical and musical plagiarism, and mockery towards a mistreated group from the same company theyre all in https://t.co/6ym529BPw8
— ángy (@angynity) June 10, 2026
girl if y’all knew how to sing then maybe y’all wouldn’t be getting any hate https://t.co/qzEa6XCuXE
— dustín 🖤 (@donotstin) June 10, 2026
“Iconic by Mistake” when all their careers & controversies were manufactured by Bang Sihyuk & Scooter Braun using TAG PR & Spotify bot farms… https://t.co/WOr4aRlyOu
— ⍤ (@jisuluver) June 10, 2026
