HYBE Girl Group Collab Draws Backlash After 3-Group Song Targets 'Hate'
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Updated · Koreaboo · Jun 11
HYBE Girl Group Collab Draws Backlash After 3-Group Song Targets 'Hate'
2 articles · Updated · Koreaboo · Jun 11
Summary
June 11’s video release for a HYBE collaboration by ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE quickly triggered heavy backlash, with criticism centered on lyrics about “controversies” and “hate.”
Fans said the track’s clapback message felt weak and self-congratulatory, arguing the song framed criticism as proof of being “iconic” rather than addressing why the groups were criticized.
Online reactions also attacked the song’s quality, with posts mocking the lyrics, vocal demands and overall vibe as mismatched for the three-group project.
The dispute widened beyond the music itself, as some commenters tied the backlash to past complaints involving the groups and HYBE, saying much of the negative attention was self-inflicted or company-driven.