BIBI's 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' Performance Sparks Controversy Over Sexuality... Opinions Divided Online

Singer BIBI’s performance on the stage of ’Waterbomb Seoul 2026,’ held on the 25th at the outdoor global stage of KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, has sparked controversy online. On that day, BIBI wore a white jumpsuit and, during the performance, knelt down and unzipped the jumpsuit to reveal a bikini top. She then knelt surrounded by male dancers who had taken off their tops and received a microphone from them. The video of the performance was posted on Waterbomb’s official SNS channels. Opinions among netizens were divided over this performance. Some expressed concerns about its suggestiveness, saying things like ″The moves were excessively explicit,″ ″It reminded me of a strip show,″ and ″They failed to control the level of exposure.″ Others pointed out the possibility of minors being exposed, stating, ″While it’s understood that this is an adult-only event, promoting it on SNS is a separate issue.″ On the other hand, some defended BIBI’s stage, saying, ″Since it’s a performance for audiences 19 and older, there is no problem,″ and ″The performance fits the nature of the Waterbomb event.″ On the 27th, BIBI shared behind-the-scenes photos related to ’Waterbomb Seoul 2026’ on her SNS. In the photos, she is seen smiling and making a finger V sign while wearing the white jumpsuit. Waterbomb is a summer music festival that combines water play and performances, with an age restriction of 19 and older. Many performers wear revealing outfits or deliver bold performances. BIBI and her agency Feel Ghood Music have not issued any separate statements regarding the performance. BIBI officially debuted in 2019 and has been active with songs such as ″Bamyanggaeng,″ ″Bad X,″ ″Sugarrit,″ and ″BUMPA.″ At a press conference for the release of her 2022 full-length album ″Lowlife Princess: Noir,″ she stated, ″I want to be an artist who is like a close friend and a companion dog, someone sexy and kind who can show a primal side.″