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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netizens slam Baby DONT Cry's debut teasers amid concern for minor members
Baby DONT Cry, an upcoming girl group, just shared their first-ever set of teasers for the much-anticipated debut. While the buzz around the group's debut has been high, especially because the group has been produced by Soyeon from (G)I-DLE, their teasers have brought forth mixed reactions from netizens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baby DONT Cry drops debut teasers; fans are concerned over the concept The upcoming girl group Baby DONT Cry that has been launched by PSY's label has created a lot of buzz for their unique and fun concept. The group recently dropped a teaser video to commence the countdown to their debut. The video shows one of the members of the group ripping open a candy wrapper and eating the sweet treat. While the trailer itself is simple, many netizens online pointed out that the wrapping has intentionally been made to look like a contraceptive. The teaser, which was for their debut music video 'F Girl', has garnered a lot of mixed reactions online. Many shared their concern over the matter, as 3 out of 4 members in the group are still of minor age. Many people slammed the group's company for choosing such a theme due to the member's age. Netizens shared mixed reactions While some fans were excited to see the teaser and praised the quirky concept, many expressed their concern over it, citing that 3/4 members are still minors. One praised the concept and tried to explain it by saying, 'I think they're hinting at dirty thoughts about the palace, like the song Nxde; that's why she opened the candy and ate it, as if she's saying, 'I'm not what you're thinking...' I think the song is feminist,' while another fan shared that ' Many netizens also called the post out for showing minors in such a light. One netizen commented, 'Isn't there a 16yo in this group??? 'Why are we doing this?' while another shared that 'We will not be supporting the exploitation of minors.'
Hype Malaysia
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Netizens Criticise New Girl Group Baby DONT Cry's Debut Track Over Inappropriate Lyrics
The lucrative business of the K-pop entertainment industry has seen its fair share of young trainees, as intake for idol training starts as early as 14 years old. With calls for the protection of minors in the industry out of fear of being exploited, where does the line draw between artistic vision and age-appropriate content? P Nation's new girl group, Baby DONT Cry (베이비 돈 크라이), has sparked criticism among netizens for their new debut single 'F Girl' teaser due to its sexually related themes involving the group's underage members. Posted yesterday (19th June 2025), the 22-second teaser shows the members in a convenience store purchasing what appears to be a candy wrapper, stylised to resemble a condom. The group consists of members Yihyun (이현, 19 years old), Kumi (쿠미, 17 years old), Mia (미아, 17 years old), and Beni (베니, 16 years old). As such, the soft play on sexual themes has sparked discourse about age-appropriate content for younger idols. Reportedly, i-dle's Soyeon (소연) was credited to have produced, written and composed 'F Girl'. Netizens called out the teaser track with Twitter user @/hallojisso commenting, '[The] quotes saying, 'the pervert is you' when that candy is very obviously a condom, the song is called 'F Girl' and they're using a cherry as a logo'. Despite the majority of criticism, some netizens have also come out to defend Soyeon and the Baby DONT Cry members, mentioning how the song was approved by KBS and it's a play on feminism. Twitter user @/ane_bnh comments, 'I think they're hinting at dirty thoughts about the palace, like the song Nxde, that's why she opened the candy and ate it, as if she's saying, 'I'm not what you're thinking.' I think the song is feminist'. Despite not releasing the full music video yet, PSY's first girl group is already under fire for the allegedly inappropriate concept. Could this be a marketing strategy to hype up the group's debut single album? Watch the full teaser here: Sources: Youtube, Twitter, Kpop Fandom Wiki Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'3 out of 4 are minors': Baby DONT Cry's 'F Girl' teaser sparks concern over candy packaging
Even before they could make their debut, Baby DONT Cry - the upcoming girl group under PSY's label P Nation and partially produced by I-DLE's Soyeon - is already drawing controversy. The backlash stems from the group's teaser and debut concept, particularly the visuals, as three out of the four members are minors. Baby DONT Cry's teaser sparks debate The group unveiled the teaser for their debut single, F Girl, on June 20 (KST). In the clip, a member approaches a store counter and places a small packet down, prompting a confused and disapproving glance from the male clerk. She then opens the packet, revealing a piece of candy, which she pops into her mouth without hesitation. The moment quickly drew attention as viewers noticed the packet's design closely resembled a condom wrapper - a deliberate visual choice that sparked immediate discussion and controversy online. 'F Girl' MV Teaser 1🔗 Single [F Girl]2025. 6. 23. 6PM 💿 Pre-save : #BabyDONTCry #BDC #FGirl #250623_6pmKST #PNATION #피네이션 Fans raise concerns over minors While some fans interpreted the teaser as cheeky and bold, the overall response has been largely critical. Many fans voiced concern over the suggestive nature of the imagery, given that three of the four members are minors. Paired with the provocative title, F Girl, the teaser has sparked serious debate about the appropriateness of the group's debut concept. 3/4 members are minors btw 3 minors, condom wrapper, song called f girl… 'noooo the condom is an intentional artistic message' ok why does a minor filled group have to portray that message These concepts only work with adults Soyeon also dragged by netizens The controversy has also seen Soyeon, who played a role in producing Baby DONT Cry face criticism. While some fans were quick to defend her, insisting she likely had no say in the visual or conceptual elements, others felt that her involvement with the group made her partially responsible for the group's problematic debut presentation. What disgusts me the most is how her fans are still making feminist theories, do you realise that there is nothing wrong with holding your fav accountable? Calling people perverted when the song name, teaser and first mv were flat out weird and sickening. soyeon weird as fuck for this actually Larger debate over K-pop and minors While P Nation and the creative team behind Baby DONT Cry are facing criticism, the controversy has also reignited broader discussions around the use of sexualized imagery involving minors in K-pop. With the group's official debut drawing near, attention is now focused on how the label will respond - and whether any adjustments will be made to the group's concept or rollout. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Hype Malaysia
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
P Girls: What We Know So Far About P NATION's Upcoming Girl Group
2025 is about to see a bunch of highly anticipated K-pop debuts. One of the groups that fans have been waiting for is P NATION's girl group, nicknamed P Girls (피걸즈). As the first girl group under South Korean hitmaker PSY's (싸이) wing, it's no surprise the group is already making waves amongst K-pop fans. While there's no exact debut date yet, recent updates indicate that P Girls will be debuting very soon. While we wait for news on their long-awaited debut, here are some things to know about the group: I-dle Member Soyeon Is In Charge Of Creative Direction And Song Production If i-dle (아이들) leader Soyeon (소연) is taking part in the production, there's no doubt that P Girls' debut will be epic! In a recent 'Knowing Bros' episode, the songwriter confirmed she will be P Girls' main producer and has produced their debut song. As the group's producer, Soyeon is also in charge of their creative direction. PSY Has Already Hinted At The Debuting Members In April 2025, PSY had netizens excited when he dropped a video of P Girls on his Instagram. The video, titled 'The Future Of 'P Girls'', showed four female trainees dancing to a powerful choreography to Beyonce's 'PURE/HONEY'. In the comments, some said the group gave off similar vibes to BLACKPINK in their pre-debut days. One Of The Members Has Appeared In A Kids' Singing Competition Following the release of the pre-debut dance clip, netizens quickly recognised one of the trainees as former 'WE KID' contestant Jo Yi-Hyun (조이현). While in the children's singing competition, Jo Yi-Hyun became popular for her voice and visuals. Netizens who saw her as a child praised her growth, noting that she has gotten prettier since her time on the 2016 show. The Group's Name Is Rumoured To Be 'Baby DONT Cry' While the group is nicknamed P Girls, their official name might be unconventional. In April 2025, fans noticed that P Nation had submitted the trademark for the name 'Baby DONT Cry' and an image depicting two cherries on a stem. Many believed these two submissions were for the new girl group, particularly their name and logo. Sources: Allkpop, Instagram, Koreaboo, Twitter What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I-DLE's Shuhua almost left the group? Read to find out why she stayed behind
I-DLE's Shuhua recently revealed that she almost made the decision to quit her life with the girl group right before the date for contract renewal. The idol shared how she dealt with her emotions during that time and also what made her stay with her company and her group. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I-DLE's Shuhua shared how she dealt with emotions after almost leaving the group and agency behind I-DLE recently rebranded themselves and even made a brand-new comeback as well. One of the group's members, Shuhua, recently, while promoting the new album, shared anecdotes from her life as an idol. She even shared how she almost left I-DLE as well as her management agency. The idol also detailed how she even had hired a lawyer to smoothen the process as well. During her appearance at the popular variety show 'Knowing Bros', Shuhua got candid about how I-DLE might have become a four-member group. While talking about company contracts, Super Junior member Heechul made a passing comment about Shuhua's decision to hire a lawyer, saying, 'Surprisingly, even the usually quiet Shuhua hired a lawyer.' Even though comedian Lee Soo Geun replied in a witty manner, saying, 'She must have been preparing to leave,' Shuhua replied in all seriousness that it was her initial plan when the time came to renew their expiring contracts. Shuhua shared that when it came to deciding whether to stay with the company or leave it, Shuhua considered her options heavily and went through a lot of contemplation. It was also one of the reasons why she also hired a lawyer to help in her decision. The idol shared that even though she heavily considered leaving everything behind and starting fresh, it was the thought of leaving her members as well that made her change her mind. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She shared during the show that 'When I thought of the members, I felt that staying with the team would be the better choice.' Shuhua also shared how to ease her mind; she even had conversations with her fellow members one by one to ensure that she made the right decision. Soyeon also shared her involvement in the matter While talking about contract renewal, Soyeon, the leader of I-DLE, shared with the cast that she was directly involved in making the terms and conditions of their new contracts with their company. She shared during the show that 'I even took the lead in negotiating the finer details. I made a lot of edits to the contract, even down to the word choices.'
